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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Percy_MayfieldPercy Mayfield - Wikipedia

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   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.

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3. www.allmusic.com › artist › percy-mayfield-mn0000309328Percy Mayfield Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More | AllMusic

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   Aug 12, 2011 · Percy Mayfield was a gifted performer with a rich, soulful voice and a poetic style. He composed many R&B classics, such as Please Send Me Someone to Go with Me, River's Invitation, and Hit Me with Your Best Shot.

4. www.pastemagazine.com › music › percy-mayfield-thePercy Mayfield: The Poet of the Blues - Paste Magazine

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   Jun 2, 2016 · A feature article about the life and music of Percy Mayfield, a Louisiana-born singer/songwriter who wrote some of the most influential blues songs of the '50s and '60s. Learn about his songs, such as "The River's Invitation" and "Hit the Road, Jack", his influences, his style and his legacy.

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6. www.discogs.com › artist › 600555-Percy-MayfieldPercy Mayfield Discography | Discogs

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   Percy Mayfield. Profile: US R&B vocalist and composer (b. August 12, 1920, Minden, Louisiana, d. August 11, 1984, Los Angeles, CA) Though maybe mostly known for penning the classic "Hit the Road, Jack", Mayfield himself was a major performer for the Specialty label in the first half of the 50s delivering slow blues ballads with his smoky voice ...

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   Aug 12, 2012 · Percy Mayfield was a singer-songwriter who composed classics like "Please Send Me Someone to Love" and "Hit the Road Jack". He also struggled with alcoholism and disfigurement after a car accident, and recorded for Ray Charles's Tangerine label.

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   How old was Percy Mayfield when he died?

   • On August 11, 1984, Percy Mayfield died of non-communicable disease. At the time of his death, he was 64 years old. At the time of his death he survived by his large extended friends and family.

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   Who is Percy Mayfield?

   • A gifted performer with a rich, soulful voice; as the the Poet of the Blues he composed many R&B classics. Explore Percy Mayfield's discography including top tracks, albums, and reviews. Learn all about Percy Mayfield on AllMusic.

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   What songs did Percy Mayfield sing?

   • 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 .

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   What happened to Percy Mayfield?

   • The best of those appearances were released as an album, Percy Mayfield Live, and as part of the film Percy Mayfield: Poet Laureate of the Blues, featuring Naftalin as producer, interviewer and pianist. In 1984, though, a year after the half-hour documentary came out, Mayfield died of a heart attack, one day before his 64th birthday.

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9. www.encyclopedia.com › mayfield-percy-1920-1984Mayfield, Percy (1920-1984) | Encyclopedia.com

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   Learn about Percy Mayfield, a blues singer and songwriter who wrote hits like "Please Send Me Someone to Love" and "Hit the Road Jack". Find out about his life, career, influences, and legacy in this comprehensive article.

10. www.imdb.com › name › nm1923051Percy Mayfield - Biography - IMDb

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    Percy Mayfield was a R&B singer/songwriter who wrote and performed his own songs. He had a #1 hit with "Please Send Me Someone To Love" in 1950 and a #1 hit with "Hit The Road Jack" in 1961. He died of a heart attack in 1984. Learn more about his life, career, and legacy on IMDb.