Paul Riser (born September 11, 1943) is an American trombonist and Motown musical arranger who was responsible for co-writing and arranging dozens of top ten hit records. His legacy as one of the "Funk Brothers" is similar to that of most of the other "Brothers", as his career has been overlooked and overshadowed by the stars of Motown that became household names. Some of the Funk Brothers with whom he worked include: Earl Van Dyke, Johnny Griffith, Robert White, Eddie... [more on Wikipedia]
As a songwriter, Paul Riser first charted in 1966 with What Becomes of the Brokenhearted?.The artist placed 5 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, one of which reached the Top‑10.The artist scored 7 UK Top‑75 entries, including 3 Top‑10 placements, including 1 number‑one.On US AC the artist achieved 1 number‑one.On US RnB the artist achieved 1 Top‑10.
Top songs: #1: What Becomes of the Brokenhearted? - #2: What Becomes of the Broken Hearted / You'll Never Walk Alone / Saturday Night at the Movies - #3: What Becomes of the Broken Hearted - #4: Don't Know Why (I Love You) - #5: What Becomes of the Brokenhearted
#3 What Becomes of the Broken Hearted
Jimmy Ruffin
#5 What Becomes of the Brokenhearted
Paul Young
#2 What Becomes of the Broken Hearted / You'll Never Walk Alone / Saturday Night at the Movies
Robson Green & Jerome Flynn
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