Songs Written by Cary GilbertTop Songs / Chart Singles Discography

Cary Gilbert (March 20, 1942; February 15, 1993) was an American lyricist who wrote songs with Kenneth Gamble and Leon Huff at Philadelphia International Records in the 1970s. Among the songs he co-wrote are the international number one hits "Me and Mrs. Jones" and "Don't Leave Me This Way". == Biography == Gilbert, widely known as "Hippy", grew up in Camden, New Jersey, and befriended with Gamble and Huff when the two were members of "Kenny Gamble & the Romeos.... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Cary Gilbert first charted in 1972 with Me and Mrs. Jones.The artist placed 8 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, 2 of which reached the Top‑10, including 2 number‑ones.The artist scored 9 UK Top‑75 entries, including 2 Top‑10 placements, including 1 number‑one.On US AC the artist achieved 1 Top‑10.On US Dance the artist achieved 3 Top‑10s, 2 of which went to number‑one.On US RnB the artist achieved 6 Top‑10s, 3 of which peaked at number‑one.

Top songs: #1: Me and Mrs. Jones - #2: Don't Leave Me This Way - #3: Don't Leave Me This Way - #4: Don't Leave Me This Way - #5: Livin' for the Weekend
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  Billy Paul
Me and Mrs. Jones
1.
10/1972

#1  Me and Mrs. Jones
Billy Paul

from 360 Degrees of Billy Paul   360 Degrees of Billy Paul
365 pts
1
US
10
AC


1
R&B
12
UK
[Philadelphia International 3521]
written by Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff & Cary Gilbert greentick
  Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes
2.
03/1974

I'm Weak for You
Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes

from Black & Blue   
1 pts






87
R&B


[Philadelphia International 3543]
written by Kenny Gamble, Cary Gilbert greentick & Leon Huff
  The Dramatics [1°]
Me and Mrs. Jones
3.
05/1975

Me and Mrs. Jones
The Dramatics [1°]

from The Dramatic Jackpot   The Dramatic Jackpot
39 pts
47
US




4
R&B


as Ron Banks & The Dramatics
live
[ABC 12090]
written by Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff & Cary Gilbert greentick
  The People's Choice
4.
12/1975

Nursery Rhymes (Part 1)
The People's Choice

from Boogie Down U.S.A.   
13 pts
93
US




22
R&B



[TSOP 4773]
written by Cary Gilbert greentick & Leon Huff
  The O'Jays
5.
03/1976

#5  Livin' for the Weekend
The O'Jays

from Family Reunion   Family Reunion
78 pts
20
US




1
R&B


[Philadelphia International 3587]
written by Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff & Cary Gilbert greentick
  Thelma Houston
6.
11/1976

#2  Don't Leave Me This Way
Thelma Houston

from Any Way You Like It   
336 pts
1
US
40
AC
1
dance
1
R&B
13
UK
charted as Don't Leave Me This Way / Any Way You Like It in US dance charts
[Tamla 54278]
written by Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff & Cary Gilbert greentick
  Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes
7.
01/1977

#4  Don't Leave Me This Way
Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes

from Wake Up Everybody   Wake Up Everybody
136 pts








5
UK
written by Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff & Cary Gilbert greentick
  Lou Rawls
8.
02/1977

This Song Will Last Forever
Lou Rawls

from All Things in Time   
1 pts






74
R&B


[Philadelphia International 3604]
written by Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff & Cary Gilbert greentick
  Philadelphia International All Stars
9.
07/1977

Let's Clean Up the Ghetto
Philadelphia International All Stars

from Let's Clean Up the Ghetto   
61 pts
91
US


26
dance
4
R&B
34
UK
[= Lou Rawls, Billy Paul, Archie Bell, Teddy Pendergrass, O'Jays, Dee Dee Sharpe]
[Philadelphia International 3627]
written by Kenneth Gamble, Leon Huff & Cary Gilbert greentick
  Barbara Mason
10.
12/1980

I'll Never Love the Same Way Twice
Barbara Mason

2 pts






54
R&B


[WMOT 5352]
written by Barbara Mason & Cary Gilbert greentick
  The Stylistics
11.
03/1981

Driving Me Wild
The Stylistics

from Hurry Up This Way Again   Hurry Up This Way Again
2 pts




51
dance




[TSOP 4798]
written by Cary Gilbert greentick, Cynthia Biggs & Ted Wortham
  The O'Jays
12.
07/1982

Your Body's Here with Me (But Your Mind's on the Other Side of Town)
The O'Jays

from My Favorite Person   
10 pts






13
R&B


[Philadelphia International 03009]
written by Bunny Sigler, Cary Gilbert greentick & James Sigler
  Jeanie Tracy
13.
09/1985

Don't Leave Me This Way
Jeanie Tracy

6 pts




22
dance




written by Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff & Cary Gilbert greentick
  The Communards
14.
08/1986

#3  Don't Leave Me This Way
The Communards

from Communards   Communards
249 pts
40
US


1
dance


1
UK
with Sarah Jane Morris
[MCA 52928]
written by Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff & Cary Gilbert greentick
  The O'Jays
15.
05/1987

Don't Take Your Love Away
The O'Jays

from Let Me Touch You   
2 pts






60
R&B


[Philadelphia International 50067]
written by Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff & Cary Gilbert greentick
  Freddie Jackson
Me and Mrs Jones
16.
09/1992

Me and Mrs Jones
Freddie Jackson

from Time for Love   Time for Love
32 pts






32
R&B
32
UK
[Capitol 44899]
written by Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff & Cary Gilbert greentick
  The Dells
17.
09/1992

Oh My Love
The Dells

from I Salute You   
1 pts






81
R&B


[Philadelphia I. 14070]
written by Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff & Cary Gilbert greentick
  Thelma Houston
18.
12/1994

Don't Leave Me This Way
Thelma Houston

34 pts




19
dance


35
UK
R
written by Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff & Cary Gilbert greentick
  Le Smoove Club
19.
04/2000

Baby Gets Hi
Le Smoove Club

2 pts








189
UK
featuring Michael White
written by Eric Miller, Michael White [E-Smoove], Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff & Cary Gilbert greentick
  Mirrorball
20.
06/2000

Burnin'
Mirrorball

17 pts








47
UK
written by Jamie Ford, Jamie White, Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff & Cary Gilbert greentick
  Rhythm Masters
21.
11/2001

Ghetto
Rhythm Masters

21 pts




10
dance


71
UK
featuring Joe Watson
written by Joe Watson, Robert Chetcuti, Stephen McGuinness, Cary Gilbert greentick, Kenny Gamble & Leon Huff
  Michael Bublé
Me and Mrs Jones
22.
06/2010

Me and Mrs Jones
Michael Bublé

3 pts








127
UK
R
written by Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff & Cary Gilbert greentick
  Billy Paul
Me and Mrs. Jones
23.
09/2011

Me and Mrs. Jones
Billy Paul

2 pts








177
UK
R
written by Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff & Cary Gilbert greentick
  Mary J. Blige
Mr. Wrong
24.
11/2011

Mr. Wrong
Mary J. Blige

from My Life II…The Journey Continues   My Life II…The Journey Continues
18 pts
87
US




10
R&B


featuring Drake
[Matriarrch/Geffen Digital]
written by James Scheffer, Rico Love, Danny Morris, Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff, Cary Gilbert greentick & Aubrey Graham

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