Had Smith been based in Nashville instead of Charlotte, NC, he would most likely have had wider recognition and appreciation in the country music industry. He was a major figure and pioneer in country music television. And though he put "boogie" into his version of country music in my memories he never did adopt the "Nashville" approach. But I sort of lost touch when I moved west. In my earlier years, I enjoyed quite a few Arthur Smith TV broadcasts. He was a great one and brought a lot of pleasure to folks over the years. One of the things I remember him for is "Conversation with a Mule".