Verdelle Smith is an American pop singer who gained prominence in the mid-1960s. Known for her soulful, emotive style, Smith's music often straddled the line between pop and rhythm and blues. Her most influential work, "Tar and Cement," peaked at No. 38 on the Billboard Hot 100 and cemented her place in music history. Despite her brief career, Smith's unique sound and powerful vocal delivery left a lasting impact on the pop music scene of her era.