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Rex Garvin (July 24, 1940 – December 2, 2013) was an American rhythm and blues singer, songwriter, keyboard player and arranger. His writing credits include the 1957 US chart hit "Over the Mountain; Across the Sea", by Johnnie and Joe, and his own 1966 recording "Sock It To 'Em J.B.", later recorded by The Specials. == Life and career == Garvin was born in Harlem and raised by foster parents in the Bronx. He took piano lessons as a child.... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Rex Garvin first charted in 1957 with I'll Be Spinning.The artist placed 3 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, one of which reached the Top‑10.The artist scored 2 UK Top‑75 entries.On US AC the artist achieved 1 Top‑10.On US RnB the artist achieved 2 Top‑10s.