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Percy Mayfield (12 de agosto de 1920-11 de agosto de 1984) fue un cantante y compositor norteamericano conocido especialmente por las canciones « Hit the Road Jack » (que más tarde sería un gran éxito para Ray Charles) y «Please Send Me Someone to Love», así como por su personal estilo vocal dentro del rhythm and blues .
Percy Mayfield (August 12, 1920 – August 11, 1984) was an American rhythm and blues singer with a smooth vocal style. He was also a songwriter, known for the songs "Please Send Me Someone to Love" and "Hit the Road Jack", the latter being a song first recorded by Ray Charles.
Percy Mayfield. Profile: US R&B vocalist and composer (b. August 12, 1920, Minden, Louisiana, d. August 11, 1984, Los Angeles, CA) Though maybe mostly known for penning the classic "Hit the Road, Jack", Mayfield himself was a major performer for the Specialty label in the first half of the 50s delivering slow blues ballads with his smoky voice ...
Percy Mayfield (12 de agosto de 1920-11 de agosto de 1984) fue un cantante y compositor norteamericano conocido especialmente por las canciones « Hit the Road Jack » (que más tarde sería un gran éxito para Ray Charles) y «Please Send Me Someone to Love», así como por su personal estilo vocal dentro del rhythm and blues.
12 de ago. de 2012 · Singer-songwriter Percy Mayfield was known as "Poet Laureate of the Blues," and his widely recorded compositions, have become standards in American popular music. Born in Minden, Louisiana, Mayfield wrote poems as a boy and set them to music, but because his mother didn't approve of blues, he sang only in church.
12 de ago. de 2011 · Explore Percy Mayfield's discography including top tracks, albums, and reviews. Learn all about Percy Mayfield on AllMusic.
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