Songs Written by Johnnie Mae MatthewsTop Songs / Chart Singles Discography

Johnnie Mae Matthews (December 31, 1922 – January 6, 2002) was an American blues and R&B singer, songwriter, and record producer from Bessemer, Alabama. Known as the "Godmother of Detroit Soul" and as the first African American female to own and operate her own record label (Northern Recording Company) she was an early influence on the careers of many of the now-famous recording stars who began their careers in Detroit, Michigan such as Otis Williams, David Ruffin, and Richard Street... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Johnnie Mae Matthews first charted in 1962 with My Man - He's a Lovin' Man.The artist placed 2 songs on the Billboard Hot 100.On US RnB the artist achieved 2 Top‑10s.