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Lincoln R. Chase (June 29, 1926 – October 6, 1980) was an American songwriter and occasional recording artist. As a writer, his most notable songs were "Such a Night", "Jim Dandy", and several of Shirley Ellis' hits in the early 1960s including "The Name Game" and "The Clapping Song". == Background == Chase was born in New York City, the only child of West Indian immigrants. Lorenzo, his father, was born in Cuba and his mother, Edith (or Elizabeth), was... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Lincoln Chase first charted in 1953 with Mend Your Ways.The artist placed 17 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, 5 of which reached the Top‑10, including 1 number‑one.The artist scored 6 UK Top‑75 entries, including 3 Top‑10 placements, including 1 number‑one.On US Dance the artist achieved 1 Top‑10.On US RnB the artist achieved 9 Top‑10s, 2 of which went to number‑one.