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...

"Hit the Road Jack" is a song written by the rhythm and blues singer Percy Mayfield and recorded by Ray Charles. The song was a US number 1 hit in 1961...

and roll, and recorded artists such as Little Richard, Guitar Slim, Percy Mayfield, and Lloyd Price. Rupe established the company under the name Juke Box...

continued releasing singles as late as February 1954. Ray Charles, Percy Mayfield, Lowell Fulson, and other rhythm and blues and swing era artists of...

covers and originals. Garrett's covers were written by Bobby Charles and Percy Mayfield. Garrett was presented with an Alberta Music Industry Award in 1994...

American meteorologist Percy Mayfield (1920–1984), American songwriter and singer Ross Mayfield, American businessman Scott Mayfield (born 1992), American...

Burnett) - 5:19 "Hey Gyp" (Donovan Leitch) - 3:46 "Hit the Road, Jack" (Percy Mayfield) - 3:16 "Outcast" (Ernie Johnson, Edgar Campbell) (Album version) -...

blues ballad, written and recorded by American blues and soul singer Percy Mayfield in 1950, for Art Rupe's Specialty Records. It was on the Billboard's...

5:22 "Sad Lady" (Cougar, George M. Green) – 3:26 "Hit the Road Jack" (Percy Mayfield) – 2:32 "I Need Somebody Baby" (Iggy Pop, James Williamson) – 3:43 "Man...

which has issued recordings by artists including Paul Butterfield and Percy Mayfield. He continued to perform, both solo and in an ensemble, in the Bay area...