Percy Mayfield

Percy Mayfield
Background information
Born(1920-08-12)August 12, 1920
Minden, Louisiana, U.S.
DiedAugust 11, 1984(1984-08-11) (aged 63)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
GenresRhythm and blues
OccupationsSinger, songwriter
InstrumentVocals
Years active1947–1960s
LabelsSpecialty, Chess, Imperial, Tangerine
Formerly ofRay Charles

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.

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