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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 fue un cantante y compositor norteamericano conocido especialmente por las canciones «Hit the Road Jack» y «Please Send Me Someone to Love», así como por su personal estilo vocal dentro del rhythm and blues.
8 de ene. de 2017 · Percy Mayfield (12 August 1920 - 11 August 1984) was an American singer & songwriter famous for the songs "Hit the Road, Jack" and "Please Send Me Someone to Love".He was known as “Poet Laureate of the Blues”. Mayfield was born in Minden, Louisiana. As a youth, he show… read more.
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.
Percy Mayfield discography and songs: Music profile for Percy Mayfield, born 12 August 1920. Genres: Rhythm & Blues, Blues, Electric Blues. Albums include Martin Scorsese Presents the Blues: A Musical Journey, The Chess Story: 1947-1975, and Poet of the Blues.
