Benny Spellman (December 11, 1931 – June 3, 2011)[1] was an American R&B singer,[2] he was best known for the 1962 single "Lipstick Traces (on a Cigarette)" and its B-side "Fortune Teller", both written by Allen Toussaint (credited as Naomi Neville).

[4] Spellman variously worked with Toussaint, Earl King ("Trick Bag"), Huey "Piano" Smith, Ernie K-Doe, Wilson Pickett, The Neville Brothers and The O'Jays.

[5] He sang backing vocals on Ernie K-Doe's number one hit record, "Mother in Law".

[5] Spellman died fighting by heart failure in June 2011, at the age of 79.

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