Sam Theard (New Orleans, LA, October 10, 1904 - December 7, 1982, Los Angeles, CA), also known as Lovin' Sam Theard, was a singer, song-writer and comedian. He also performed under a variety of other names. His first recordings, as Lovin' Sam from Down in 'Bam, accompanied by Tampa Red and Cow Cow Davenport, date from 1929, when he recorded one of his best-known songs, "(I'll Be Glad When You're Dead) You Rascal You", for Brunswick Records in 1929 with Cow Cow Davenport, and which was covered by several artists. Read more on Last.fm