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James Dexter Weatherly (March 17, 1943 – February 3, 2021) was an American singer-songwriter who wrote mostly pop and country music. He played quarterback at the University of Mississippi while also writing music with his own bands. He subsequently chose songwriting over a football career. His notable songs include "The Need to Be" and "Midnight Train to Georgia". == Early life == Weatherly was born in Pontotoc, Mississippi, on March 17, 1943. He attended Pontotoc High School, where he was... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Jim Weatherly first charted in 1972 with Midnight Train to Georgia.The artist placed 13 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, 3 of which reached the Top‑10, including 1 number‑one.The artist scored 6 UK Top‑75 entries, including 3 Top‑10 placements.On US AC the artist achieved 2 Top‑10s.On US Country the artist achieved 10 Top‑10s, 3 of which hit number‑one.On US RnB the artist achieved 6 Top‑10s, 3 of which peaked at number‑one.