Songs Written by Gene McDanielsTop Songs / Chart Singles Discography

Eugene Booker McDaniels (February 12, 1935 – July 29, 2011) was an American singer, producer and songwriter. He had his greatest recording success in the early 1960s, reaching number three on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 singles chart with "A Hundred Pounds of Clay" and number five with "Tower of Strength", both hits in 1961. He had continued success as a songwriter with "Compared to What". == Background == Born in Kansas City, Kansas, McDaniels grew up in Omaha, Nebraska.... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Gene McDaniels first charted in 1970 with Compared to What.The artist placed 6 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, one of which reached the Top‑10, including 1 number‑one.The artist scored 4 UK Top‑75 entries.On US AC the artist achieved 1 number‑one.On US RnB the artist achieved 3 Top‑10s, 1 of which hit number‑one.