Clay Drayton

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Clay Drayton
Birth nameClarence R. Drayton
Born (1947-08-04) August 4, 1947 (age 74)
GenresR&B, pop, disco, Gospel
Occupation(s)songwriter, producer, Arranger, bass player, Guitar player
InstrumentsBass guitar, Rhythm guitar
Years active1960's–present
LabelsMotown, 20th Century Fox Records
Associated actsDiana Ross, High Inergy, The Jackson 5, Táta Vega, and Lenny Williams
Websitewww.claydrayton.com

Clarence R. "Clay" Drayton (born August 4, 1947)[1] is an American songwriter, arranger, producer, and sideman best known for his work at Motown. He was the arranger on Diana Ross’s certified gold record, “Love Hangover.”[2][3]

Career[]

In a career that spans over four decades, Drayton’s songs have been recorded by Al Wilson, Lenny Williams, High Inergy, Táta Vega, and The Jackson 5.,[2][3] He Speaks for Songwriting organizations and groups around the world. Drayton Teaches Songwriting at the Songwriting school of Los Angeles in CA. In 2006 he Invented the Phatfoot Drum Harness for drummers & Percussionists. www.phatfootusa.com

Selected Songwriting Credits[]

Song Co-Writer(s) Performer(s)
"Love Is All You Need"[4][5] None High Inergy
Táta Vega
"Aint No Love Left"[3] High Inergy
"How’s Your Love Life"[3] None Al Wilson
"Gypsy Lady Fortune Teller"[3] Hal Davis Al Wilson
"Life Of The Party"[3] ; The Jackson 5
"She's a Rhythm Child"[3] ; Hal Davis The Jackson 5
"We're Gonna Change Our Style"[3] Judy Cheeks The Jackson 5
"Window Shopping"[3] Pam Sawyer; Tamy Smith The Jackson 5
"Cupid"[3] The Jackson 5
"City Lights"[3] Jermaine Jermaine Jackson
"No Matter Where"[3] ; David Ruffin
GC Cameron
"You Got Me Running"[3] Judy Wieder Lenny Williams
"Though We Loved Once"[3] Judy Wieder Lenny Williams
"Do It Now"[3] Bette Midler
"Make Love Last Forever"[3] None Karen Pree
"Making Room For Love"[3] ; Paul Jackson Jr. Alton McClain & Destiny
"Bring It Back"[3] Alton McClain & Destiny
"Steal Away"[3] None Billy Davis Jr.
"Thanks For Your Grace"[3] Laythan Armor
"I Can't Stop Dancing/Dance Fever"[3] Hal Davis; Michael Sutton Supremes
"Stay Together"[3] ; Roland Washington
"Smile"[3] ; Paul Cutner
"It's Not A Song"[3] None
"Going Home Now"[3] None
"I've Been Born Again"[3] None
"Just Say NO"[3] Paul Jackson Jr.; Phillip Nicholas Nicholas
"Praise The Lord"[3] None

References[]

  1. ^ "U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 1 [database on-line]". United States: The Generations Network. 1995. Retrieved 2013-07-11.
  2. ^ a b THE HOOK. "Professional Songwriting Seminars". United States. Archived from the original on 2019-01-19. Retrieved 2011-07-11.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z aa ab "Clay Drayton". United States: All Music Guide. Retrieved 2013-07-11.
  4. ^ Turnin' On (Media notes). High Inergy. Hollywood, California: Gordy Records. 1977.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  5. ^ Nathan, David (2011). Full Speed Ahead (Media notes). Táta Vega. soulmusic.com records.

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