Songs Written by Earl King [Earl Johnson]Top Songs / Chart Singles Discography

Earl Silas Johnson IV (February 7, 1934 – April 17, 2003), known as Earl King, was an American singer, guitarist, and songwriter, most active in blues music. A composer of blues standards such as "Come On" (covered by Jimi Hendrix, Freddie King, Stevie Ray Vaughan) and "Big Chief" (recorded by Professor Longhair), he was an important figure in New Orleans R&B. == Biography == King was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. His father was a piano player. He... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Earl King [Earl Johnson] first charted in 1955 with Those Lonely, Lonely Nights.The artist placed 7 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, 3 of which reached the Top‑10.The artist scored 8 UK Top‑75 entries, including 4 Top‑10 placements, including 3 number‑ones.On US RnB the artist achieved 7 Top‑10s, 1 of which went to number‑one.