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Paul Leon Gayten (January 29, 1920 – March 26, 1991) was an American R&B pianist, songwriter, producer, and record company executive. == Career == Gayten was born in Kentwood, Louisiana, the nephew of blues pianist Little Brother Montgomery. In his teens, he played piano in local bands while also setting up his group, Paul Gayten's Sizzling Six, which featured future bebop saxophonist Teddy Edwards. During the war, he led a band at the Army base in Biloxi, Mississippi. He then... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Paul Gayten first charted in 1949 with Cuttin Out.The artist placed 4 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, one of which reached the Top‑10.The artist scored 2 UK Top‑75 entries, including a single Top‑10 placement.On US RnB the artist achieved 5 Top‑10s, 1 of which peaked at number‑one.