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Leroy Edward Kirkland (February 10, 1904 or 1906 – April 6, 1988) was an American arranger, bandleader, guitarist and songwriter whose career spanned the eras of big band jazz, R&B, rock and roll and soul. == Life and career == Born in Columbia, South Carolina, in either 1904 or 1906 (sources differ), Kirkland played guitar in southern jazz bands in the 1920s, and after a spell in the army worked as arranger and songwriter for Erskine Hawkins. He joined Tommy... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Leroy Kirkland first charted in 1953 with Gabbin' Blues.The artist placed 8 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, one of which reached the Top‑10.The artist scored 4 UK Top‑75 entries, including 2 Top‑10 placements, including 1 number‑one.On US Dance the artist achieved 1 number‑one.On US RnB the artist achieved 9 Top‑10s.