Songs Written by Leon HaywoodTop Songs / Chart Singles Discography

Otha Leon Haywood (February 11, 1942 – April 5, 2016) was an American funk and soul singer, songwriter, and record producer. He is best known for his 1975 hit single "I Want'a Do Something Freaky to You", which has been frequently sampled by musicians such as Dr. Dre (for his 1992 hit "Nuthin' but a 'G' Thang") among others. == Career == Born in Houston, he listened to the blues as a child and started playing piano at the age... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Leon Haywood first charted in 1965 with She's with Her Other Love.The artist placed 8 songs on the Billboard Hot 100.The artist scored 3 UK Top‑75 entries.On US Dance the artist achieved 1 Top‑10.On US RnB the artist achieved 4 Top‑10s, 1 of which went to number‑one.

Top songs: #1: Don't Push It, Don't Force It - #2: She's a Bad Mama Jama (She's Built, She's Stacked) - #3: I Want'a Do Something Freaky to You - #4: Nuthin' but a G Thang - #5: Keep It in the Family