Composer
Percy Mayfield
American singer and songwriter (1920-1984)
1920–1984
5 works in the index
- Born
- 1920
- Died
- 1984
- Birthplace
- Minden
- Place of death
- Los Angeles
- Citizenship / historical state
- United States
- Period (estimated from birth year)
- Contemporary
Biography
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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Life and musical career
- Occupations
- songwriter; singer; composer; musician
- Genres
- blues; rhythm and blues
- Languages used
- English
- VIAF ID
- 54343913
- ISNI
- 0000000059498887
- GND ID
- 134622332
- Library of Congress ID
- n93019562
- MusicBrainz ID
- 21711e9c-3722-4b88-8cd4-5a1b6c9adba4
Recorded in Wikidata. Affiliations may refer to earlier stages of the composer's career.
In this catalogue
- Common listed instruments
- Guitar, Voice, Piano, Vocal, Organ
- Genres represented
- Blues, R&B, pop, Rock
- Works with composition dates
- 0 of 5
These details describe the indexed sheet music, including arrangements.
Catalogue
Works
Years are composition dates where known. Instruments describe editions in our catalogue and may include arrangements. A dash means the detail is not recorded.
| Work | Year composed | Catalogue / opus | Key in title | Listed instruments | Genre | Editions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Please Send Me Someone To Love | — | — | — | Piano, Guitar, Voice | Blues, R&B, pop | 34 |
| Hit The Road Jack | — | — | — | Organ, Guitar, Voice | Blues, Rock, R&B | 11 |
| Strange Things Happen | — | — | — | Piano, Guitar, Voice, Vocal | Blues, R&B, pop | 4 |
| Lost Mind | — | — | — | Guitar, Voice | Blues, R&B | 1 |
| Please Send Me Someone to Lovee | — | — | — | Vocal | — | 0 |
Biographical record: Wikidata, matched on name and checked against dates held in the catalogue. The period label is an estimate from birth year. Authority record: VIAF 54343913.