The Smith Connection, a trio of brothers from St. Louis—Louis, Danny, and Michael Lovesmith—emerged in the early 1970s with a distinctive blend of R&B and soul. Initially known as The Smith Bros., they released singles like "Little Girl" and "Check Me Out" under the Isley Brothers' T-Neck label. Their 1972 album, *Under My Wings*, featured the hit "(I've Been a Winner, I've Been a Loser) I've Been in Love," which reached number 28 on the R&B charts in 1973. Michael Lovesmith later joined Motown's elite producer/writer staff, contributing to the label's rich musical legacy. ([imdb.com](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2367573/bio/?utm_source=openai))