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Percy MayfieldPercy Mayfield Percy Mayfield American rhythm and blues singer-songwriter (1920–1984) Percy Mayfield (August 12, 1920 – August 11, 1984)[1] 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. Quick facts Background information, Born ... Percy Mayfield Background information Born (1920-08-12)August 12, 1920 Minden, Louisiana, U.S. Died August 11, 1984(1984-08-11) (aged 63) Los Angeles, California, U.S. Genres Rhythm and blues Occupation(s) Singer, songwriter Instrument Vocals Years active 1947–1960s Labels Specialty, Chess, Imperial, Tangerine Formerly of Ray Charles Close Career Mayfield was born in Minden, Louisiana, the seat of… (Source: Wikipedia)
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