Artie Wayne (born Wayne Kent, January 22, 1942 – February 19, 2019) was an American record producer, music publisher, songwriter and singer. His first hit as a songwriter and producer came in 1963 when he co-wrote Joey Powers' "Midnight Mary" for which he received a gold record, signifying that the single had realized $1 million in sales in the U.S.A. Wayne had over 250 covers of his compositions recorded by such artists as Michael Jackson, Aretha Franklin, Tony Orlando and... [more on Wikipedia]
As a songwriter, Artie Wayne first charted in 1963 with Queen for Tonight.The artist placed 3 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, one of which reached the Top‑10.The artist scored 1 UK Top‑75 entries.On US AC the artist achieved 1 Top‑10.
Top songs: #1: Midnight Mary - #2: Queen for Tonight - #3: Flashback - #4: 3,000 Miles - #5: Here's Where I Came In (Here's Where I Walk Out)
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