Complex sentence: Thus, Smiley was signed to record for Paragon Records in 1968 and the day before the session was to take place, he cautioned the backup musicians on the need for an early night.
Split into simpler sentences: Thus, Smiley was signed to record for Paragon Records in 1968. The day before the session was to take place, he cautioned the backup musicians on the need for an early night.