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Percy Mayfield (* 12. August 1920 in Minden, Louisiana; † 11. August 1984 in Los Angeles, Kalifornien) war ein US-amerikanischer Rhythm-and-Blues-Sänger und Songschreiber. Percy Mayfield begann seine musikalische Karriere in Texas, zog aber während des Zweiten Weltkriegs nach Kalifornien. 1947 macht er seine erste Aufnahme Two ...
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 ...
12. Aug. 2012 · Percy Mayfield was a singer-songwriter who composed classics like "Please Send Me Someone to Love" and "Hit the Road Jack". He also struggled with alcoholism and disfigurement after a car accident, and recorded for Ray Charles's Tangerine label.
Known as “the poet laureate of the blues ,” Percy Mayfield is revered as a uniquely sensitive songwriter and rhythm and blues (R&B) artist. One of Mayfield’s early producers, Art Rupe, stated that “If he could have been encouraged more, [Mayfield] would have been seen as great as Langston Hughes.”
2. Juni 2016 · Learn about the life and songs of Percy Mayfield, a Louisiana-born, L.A.-based singer/songwriter who wrote classics such as "Please Send Me Someone To Love" and "Hit the Road, Jack". Discover how he explored the darker side of the human psyche and influenced many artists with his unique style and language.
Learn about the life and career of Percy Mayfield, one of the most acclaimed singer/songwriters in rock history. Read reviews of his songs, from his early hits to his later collaborations with Ray Charles and other artists.
