Songs Written by Roy HawkinsTop Songs / Chart Singles Discography

Roy Theodore Hawkins (February 7, 1903 – March 19, 1974) was an American blues singer, pianist, and songwriter. After working in clubs, he broke through with his 1950 song "Why Do Things Happen to Me" inspired by an auto accident which paralyzed his right arm. Several of his songs, most notably "The Thrill Is Gone", were covered by later artists, including Ray Charles, B.B. King, and James Brown. == Biography == Hawkins was born in Jefferson, Texas. Little is known... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Roy Hawkins first charted in 1950 with Why Do Things Happen to Me.The artist placed 1 song on the Billboard Hot 100.On US RnB the artist achieved 3 Top‑10s.