Songs Written by Percy MayfieldTop Songs / Chart Singles Discography

Percy Mayfield (August 12, 1920 – August 11, 1984) was an American rhythm and blues singer with a smooth vocal style. He was also a songwriter, known for the songs "Please Send Me Someone to Love" and "Hit the Road Jack", the latter being a song first recorded by Ray Charles. == Career == Mayfield was born in Minden, Louisiana, the seat of Webster Parish, in the northwestern part of the state. As a youth, he had a talent for... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Percy Mayfield first charted in 1950 with Please Send Me Someone to Love.The artist placed 9 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, one of which reached the Top‑10, including 1 number‑one.The artist scored 1 UK Top‑75 entries, including a single Top‑10 placement.On US RnB the artist achieved 12 Top‑10s, 2 of which went to number‑one.