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Hit the Road Jack. " 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, [4] and won a Grammy Award for Best Rhythm and Blues Recording, becoming one of Charles' signature songs. [5]
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 .
Jun 30, 2016 · Reported errors. The song Hit the Road Jack was written by Percy Mayfield and was first recorded by Percy Mayfield in 1992. It was first released by Ray Charles and His Orchestra in 1961. It was covered by Toni Stricker, The Sessions Quartet, Savoy Jazzmen [NL], Nev Nicholls and His Country Playboys and other artists.
May 10, 2015 · Percy Mayfield (12-08-1920 - 11-08-1984) was an American songwriter, successful rhythm and blues artist known for his smooth vocal style, famous amongs other...
Now baby, listen baby, don't ya treat me this-a way. 'Cause I'll be back on my feet some day. (Don't care if you do 'cause it's understood) (you ain't got no money you just ain't no good.) Well, I ...
