Phil Hurtt (born April 12, 1942) is a musician, singer, songwriter and arranger who has written hits for The Detroit Spinners, The Ritchie Family and many others. His compositions have been recorded by many artists and he has worked as an arranger on recordings by well-known artists in the Soul genre. == Background == Phil Hurtt started out singing in church. At the age of 10, he and his oldest brother Al were singing on street corners. By the age... [more on Wikipedia]
As a songwriter, Phil Hurtt first charted in 1972 with I Found My Dad.The artist placed 11 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, one of which reached the Top‑10.The artist scored 10 UK Top‑75 entries, including 3 Top‑10 placements.On US AC the artist achieved 1 Top‑10.On US Dance the artist achieved 8 Top‑10s, 3 of which went to number‑one.On US RnB the artist achieved 1 number‑one.
Top songs: #1: Say I - #2: I'll Be Around - #3: The Best Disco in Town - #4: Peanut Butter Jelly - #5: Can't Stop the Music
Trouble in My Home
Joe Simon
Both Ends Against the Middle
Jackie Moore
You Call Me Back
Clyde Brown
Arabian Nights (all cuts)
The Ritchie Family
Life Is Music
The Ritchie Family
If I Had a Girl
The Chi-Lites
American Generation
The Ritchie Family
Boogie City (Rock and Boogie Down)
Phil Hurtt ![]()
#5 Can't Stop the Music
Village People
I'll Be Aound
The Spinners [US band]
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