Composer
Van McCoy
American musician, producer and songwriter (1940–1979)
1940–1979
5 works and musical collections
- Born
- 1940
- Died
- 1979
- Birthplace
- Washington, D.C.
- Place of death
- Englewood
- Citizenship / historical state
- United States
- Period (estimated from birth year)
- Contemporary
Biography
Van Allen Clinton McCoy (January 6, 1940 – July 6, 1979) was an American record producer, arranger, songwriter and singer. He is known for his 1975 internationally successful hit "The Hustle". He has approximately 700 song copyrights to his credit, and produced songs by such recording artists as Brenda & the Tabulations; David Ruffin; The Stylistics; The Presidents; Faith, Hope & Charity; New Censation; Gladys Knight & the Pips; Aretha Franklin; Peaches & Herb; Lesley Gore; and Stacy Lattisaw.
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Life and musical career
- Occupations
- record producer; singer; singer-songwriter; songwriter; conductor; digital piano; composer; musician; bandleader
- Education
- Howard University
- Instruments played
- voice
- Genres
- rhythm and blues; contemporary R&B; pop music; disco
- Official website
- http://www.vanmccoymusic.com
- Birth name
- Van Allen Clinton McCoy
- Native languages
- English
- Languages used
- English
- VIAF ID
- 59280372
- ISNI
- 0000000076922010
- GND ID
- 134450914
- Library of Congress ID
- n93012668
- MusicBrainz ID
- 0f081bd8-d324-4738-8197-f30b933dc2df
Recorded in Wikidata. Affiliations may refer to earlier stages of the composer's career.
In this catalogue
- Common listed instruments
- Guitar, Voice, Piano, Vocal
- Genres represented
- Dance, pop, R&B, Rock
- Source entries with composition dates
- 0
These details describe the indexed sheet music, including arrangements.
Catalogue
Sheet music catalogue
Instruments describe listed editions, including arrangements. Composition dates and keys appear where recorded; collection pages show their individual contents.
| Title | Work details | Listed instruments | Sheet music |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Hustle | See work details |
1 more instruments
| View sheet music |
| I Get The Sweetest Feeling | See work details |
| View sheet music |
| When You're Young And In Love | See work details |
| View sheet music |
| Change With the Times | See work details | See edition details | View sheet music |
| Hustle, The | See work details | See edition details | View sheet music |
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 59280372.