Today (August 12, 2020) would have been American RnB legend Percy Mayfield's 100th birthday.
Biography Highlights (from Wikipedia)
- Born in Minden, Louisiana (August 12, 1920)
- Signed with Swing Time Records (1947)
- Signed with Specialty Records (1950)
- Had a number one hit with Please Send Me Someone to Love (1950)
- Recorded Hit the Road Jack (1960)
- Hired by Ray Charles as a private songwriter (1961)
- Passed way (August 11, 1984)
Here are a few local covers
Links: Suzie Vinnick, More Suzie Vinnick Stories, Tony D, Video above courtesy of James Dean
Links: Small Town Girls, Video above courtesy of Small Town Girls Music
And now some videos from the man himself . . .
Links: Percy Mayfield, Videos above courtesy of Percy Mayfield - Topic, More 100th Birthdays
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