Songs Written by Ray SharpeTop Songs / Chart Singles Discography

Edward Ray Sharpe (born February 8, 1938) is an American singer, guitarist, and songwriter. His best-known single was "Linda Lu". Sharpe was described by one record producer as "the greatest white-sounding black dude ever". == Background == Born in Fort Worth, Texas, Sharpe grew up influenced by country as well as blues music. He learned guitar, influenced by Chuck Berry records, and in 1956 formed his own trio, Ray Sharpe and the Blues Whalers, with Raydell Reese (piano) and Cornelius... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Ray Sharpe first charted in 1959 with Linda Lu.The artist placed 1 song on the Billboard Hot 100.The artist scored 1 UK Top‑75 entries.