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Clyde Lovern Otis (September 11, 1924 – January 8, 2008) was an American songwriter and record producer, best known for his collaboration with singer Brook Benton, and for being one of the first African-American A&R executives at a major label. According to the music licensing organization Broadcast Music, Inc., Otis is credited as the writer or co-writer of almost 800 songs. == Early career == After serving in the Marines during World War II, Otis moved to New York City... [more on Wikipedia]