Songs Written by Ivy Jo HunterTop Songs / Chart Singles Discography
George Ivy Hunter (August 28, 1940 – October 6, 2022), known as Ivy Jo Hunter, was an American R&B songwriter, record producer and singer, most associated with his work for Motown in the 1960s. == Life and career == Raised in Detroit, Michigan, Hunter was trained in orchestral music — primarily trumpet and keyboards. After a stint in the United States Army, Hunter began performing as a singer in the proto-soul venues around Detroit, where he became friends with songwriter... [more on Wikipedia]
As a songwriter, Ivy Jo Hunter first charted in 1964 with Dancing in the Street.The artist placed 19 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, 2 of which reached the Top‑10.The artist scored 11 UK Top‑75 entries, including 3 Top‑10 placements, including 1 number‑one.On US Dance the artist achieved 1 Top‑10.On US Rock the artist achieved 2 Top‑10s.On US RnB the artist achieved 7 Top‑10s.
featuring the Four Tops and The Andantes in additional background vocals [Gordy 7048] written by Sylvia Moy, William "Mickey" Stevenson & Ivy Jo Hunter