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Otis Joseph René Jr. was an American songwriter and record label owner. As a songwriter, he is notable as the co-author of "When It's Sleepy Time Down South", which became a signature song for Louis Armstrong. == Biography == Otis René was born in New Orleans. Prior to devoting his full-time efforts to music, Otis René was a pharmacist in New Orleans. He moved to Los Angeles and married in 1930. He is best known as the co-author of the... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Otis René first charted in 1931 with When It's Sleepy Time Down South.The artist placed 4 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, one of which reached the Top‑10.The artist scored 1 UK Top‑75 entries, including a single Top‑10 placement.On US RnB the artist achieved 2 Top‑10s, 1 of which peaked at number‑one.