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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. According to the music licensing organization Broadcast Music, Inc., Otis is credited as the writer or co-writer of almost 800 songs. == Early career == After serving in the Marines during World War II, Otis moved to New York City... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Clyde Otis first charted in 1956 with No Other One.The artist placed 48 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, 6 of which reached the Top‑10.The artist scored 5 UK Top‑75 entries, including a single Top‑10 placement.On US AC the artist achieved 2 Top‑10s.On US Country the artist achieved 8 Top‑10s, 3 of which went to number‑one.On US RnB the artist achieved 17 Top‑10s, 6 of which went to number‑one.