Percy Mayfield Musical artist

Percy Mayfield (August 12, 1920 – August 11, 1984) was an American songwriter famous for the songs "Hit the Road Jack" and "Please Send Me Someone to Love", as well as a successful rhythm and blues artist known for his smooth vocal style.

Personal facts

Birth date	August 12, 1920
Birth place	Minden Louisiana
Date of death	August 11, 1984
Place of death	California
Hometown	Louisiana Webster Parish Louisiana Minden Louisiana United States

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Musical artist

Career started	1947
Career ended	1960
associated musical artist	Charles Brown (musician) Ray Charles
Background	Non performing personnel
genre	Rhythm and blues
instrument	Singing
record label	Chess Records Imperial Records Specialty Records