Songs Written by Johnny OtisTop Songs / Chart Singles Discography

Johnny Otis (December 28, 1921 – January 17, 2012), born Ioannis Alexandres Veliotes, was an American singer, musician, composer, bandleader, record producer, talent scout, and preacher. He was a seminal influence on American R&B and rock and roll. He discovered numerous artists early in their careers who went on to become highly successful in their own right, including Little Esther Phillips, Etta James, Alan O'Day, Big Mama Thornton, Johnny Ace, Jackie Wilson, Little Willie John, Hank Ballard, and The Robins,... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Johnny Otis first charted in 1950 with Deceivin' Blues.The artist placed 12 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, 3 of which reached the Top‑10, including 1 number‑one.The artist scored 2 UK Top‑75 entries.On US RnB the artist achieved 17 Top‑10s, 5 of which hit number‑one.