Richard Jon Smith is a South African pop singer who transcended the racial segregation of apartheid and became known nationally and internationally with the success of his 1973 hit "That's Why I Love You". He released his first single, "Candlelight", in 1972, followed by winning double gold record awards for "That's Why I Love You", "Michael Row the Boat Ashore", "Happy and Gay", "Sweet Mama", "Dayo-Island" and others.