I think, “Pretty Boy” would be the first word that comes to mind when you see a picture of Richard “Dimples” Fields. Pretty though he was, he talent was worth noting. He was famous for his songs, “If It Ain’t One Thing, It’s Another,” and “She’s Got Papers On Me.” So, what’s up with the name, “Dimples.” According to sources, Fields was nicknamed that by a female “admirer” who said he was always smiling.
In the early 70s, Fields purchase his own cabaret in San Fran, the Cold Duck Music Lounge, and frequently headlined there, becoming a popular act in the area.
Fields would record for several more years, various albums and songs with clever titles, definitely catching some interest. Unfortunately, in 2000 at the age of 58, Richard “Dimples” Fields died of a massive stroke. His music may not have made the record books, but he is a character to remember. And as life sometimes goes, “If It Ain’t One Thing, It’s Another…”
