Songs Written by Don RobeyTop Songs / Chart Singles Discography

Don Deadric Robey (November 1, 1903 – June 16, 1975) was an American record label executive, songwriter, and record producer. As the founder of Peacock Records and the eventual owner of Duke Records, he was responsible for developing the careers of many rhythm and blues artists in the 1950s and 1960s. He was the first African American record mogul, 10 years prior to Berry Gordy's Motown label (though the first Black-owned label, Black Swan Records, belonged to Harry Pace in... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Don Robey first charted in 1949 with My Time Is Expensive.The artist placed 46 songs on the Billboard Hot 100.The artist scored 1 UK Top‑75 entries.On US AC the artist achieved 1 number‑one.On US Country the artist achieved 3 Top‑10s, 1 of which hit number‑one.On US RnB the artist achieved 30 Top‑10s, 5 of which went to number‑one.