Clarence R. "Clay" Drayton (born August 4 1947) 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.”
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., 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" NoneHigh InergyTáta Vega"Aint No Love Left" Tamy SmithHigh Inergy"How’s Your Love Life"NoneAl Wilson"Gypsy Lady Fortune Teller" Hal DavisAl Wilson"Life Of The Party" Tamy Smith; The Jackson 5"She's a Rhythm Child" Ruth Talmage; Hal DavisThe Jackson 5"We're Gonna Change Our Style" Judy CheeksThe Jackson 5"Window Shopping" Pam Sawyer; Tamy SmithThe Jackson 5"Cupid" Tamy smithThe Jackson 5"City Lights" JermaineJermaine Jackson"No Matter Where" Tamy Smith; David Ruffin GC Cameron"You Got Me Running"Judy WiederLenny Williams"Though We Loved Once"Judy WiederLenny Williams"Do It Now" Ruth TalmageBette Midler"Make Love Last Forever" None Karen Pree"Making Room For Love" Judy Wieder; Paul Jackson Jr.Alton McClain & Destiny"Bring It Back" Judy WiederAlton McClain & Destiny"Steal Away" NoneBilly Davis Jr."Thanks For Your Grace"Laythan ArmorRoberson Brothers"I Can't Stop Dancing/Dance Fever" Hal Davis; Michael SuttonSupremes"Stay Together" AC Drummer Jr.; Roland WashingtonSoul Excitement"Smile" Tamy Smith; Paul CutnerSoul Excitement"It's Not A Song"NoneDebbie Austin & Destiny"Going Home Now"NoneLarry Laster"I've Been Born Again"NoneLarry Laster"Just Say No" Paul Jackson Jr.; Philip NicholasPhil and Brenda Nicholas"Praise The Lord"NoneSoldiers For The Second Coming
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