Clyde Otis
Clyde Lovern Otis (September 11, 1924 – January 8, 2008) was an American songwriter and record producer, best known for his collaboration with singer Brook Benton, and for being one of the first African-American A&R executives at a major label.
Clyde Otis | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | September 11, 1924 Prentiss, Mississippi, United States |
| Died | January 8, 2008 (aged 83) Englewood, New Jersey, United States |
| Occupation(s) | Songwriter, record producer, A&R executive |
According to the music licensing organization Broadcast Music, Inc., Otis is credited as the writer or co-writer of almost 800 songs.
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