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Don't Misunderstand - O.C. Smith from "Shaft's Big Score" (1972)

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This song was supposedly written by Gordon Parks, in 1955. This is a largely overlooked, soundtrack of the blaxploitation genre. Although credited to Gordon Parks, this recording features O.C. Smith and CTI recording artists ,including Freddie Hubbard. Also arrangements by Tom McIntosh and others. Guest artists include: - O.C. Smith - Freddie Hubbard - O.C. Smith - Tom McIntosh - Joe Pass - Marshall Royal - Jimmy Jones - D**k Hazard - Dale Oehler

About O.C. Smith

Ocie Lee Smith, known professionally as O. C. Smith, was an American singer. His recording of "Little Green Apples" went to number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1968 and sold over one million records.

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Added 2 Aug 2026



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