Songs Written by Dave CrawfordTop Songs / Chart Singles Discography

David Bernard Crawford (October 24, 1943 – June 1988) was an American R&B musician, songwriter, radio personality and record producer. He wrote "What a Man", originally recorded by Linda Lyndell and later reinterpreted by Salt-n-Pepa; "Precious, Precious", a hit for Jackie Moore; and "Young Hearts Run Free", an international hit for Candi Staton. == Life and career == He was born in Jacksonville, Florida, and learned piano as a child. As a teenager, he performed with gospel musicians including Albertina... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Dave Crawford first charted in 1968 with Three Playing Love.The artist placed 8 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, one of which reached the Top‑10.The artist scored 10 UK Top‑75 entries, including 2 Top‑10 placements.On US Dance the artist achieved 7 Top‑10s, 1 of which went to number‑one.On US RnB the artist achieved 4 Top‑10s, 1 of which went to number‑one.