Songs Written by Jimmy ReedTop Songs / Chart Singles Discography

Mathis James Reed (September 6, 1925 – August 29, 1976) was an American blues musician and songwriter. His particular style of electric blues was popular with a wide variety of audiences. Reed's songs such as "Honest I Do" (1957), "Baby What You Want Me to Do" (1960), "Big Boss Man" (1961), and "Bright Lights, Big City" (1961) appeared on both Billboard magazine's R&B and Hot 100 singles charts. Reed influenced many other musicians, including Elvis Presley, Hank Williams Jr., Bob... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Jimmy Reed first charted in 1955 with I Don't Go for That.The artist placed 15 songs on the Billboard Hot 100.The artist scored 2 UK Top‑75 entries, including a single Top‑10 placement.On US Country the artist achieved 1 number‑one.On US RnB the artist achieved 10 Top‑10s.