Richard Wayne Wylie (June 6, 1939 – September 7, 2008), often known as Popcorn Wylie, was an American pianist, bandleader, songwriter, occasional singer, and record producer who was influential in the early years of Motown Records and was later known for his work on many records in the Northern soul genre. == Life and career == Wylie was born in Detroit, Michigan, into a musical family, and learned piano. He gained the nickname "Popcorn" through his habit of popping quickly... [more on Wikipedia]
As a songwriter, Popcorn Wylie first charted in 1966 with I Spy (For the FBI).The artist placed 5 songs on the Billboard Hot 100.The artist scored 3 UK Top‑75 entries.On US RnB the artist achieved 1 Top‑10.
Top songs: #1: With This Ring - #2: Hijackin' Love - #3: Washed Ashore (On a Lonely Island in the Sea) - #4: I Spy (For the FBI) - #5: I Spy (For the FBI)
#3 Washed Ashore (On a Lonely Island in the Sea)
The Platters
#5 I Spy (For the FBI)
Jamo Thomas and His Party Brothers Orchestra
Funky Rubber Band
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