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: Critics praised the track for its "sophisticated blues aesthetic" and Cray's disciplined, soul-influenced vocal delivery. It helped Strong Persuader sell over two million copies and win a Grammy Award.

: The song tells a narrative of "late-night regret," jealousy, and suspicion, using the metaphorical "smoking gun" to describe irrefutable evidence of infidelity or betrayal. robert_cray_smoking_gun

: The song reached #2 on the Billboard Album Rock Tracks chart and peaked at #22 on the Billboard Hot 100. It remains one of the most commercially successful blues-oriented singles of the modern era. : Critics praised the track for its "sophisticated