Clay Drayton facts for kids
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Clay Drayton
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| Birth name | Clarence R. Drayton |
| Born | August 4 1947 |
| Genres | R&B, pop, disco, gospel |
| Occupation(s) | Songwriter, producer, arranger, bass player, guitarist |
| Instruments | Bass guitar, rhythm guitar |
| Years active | 1960s–present |
| Labels | Motown, 20th Century Fox Records |
Clarence R. "Clay" Drayton (born August 4, 1947) is an American musician. He is known for writing songs, arranging music, and producing records. Clay Drayton also plays the bass and guitar. He is most famous for his work with Motown, a very important record company.
One of his big achievements was arranging the music for Diana Ross's hit song, "Love ...." This song became a "gold record," meaning it sold a lot of copies!
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Clay Drayton's Music Career
Clay Drayton has been working in music for over forty years. He started in the 1960s and is still active today. Many famous artists have recorded songs that Clay Drayton wrote.
Working with Top Artists
Some of the artists who have sung his songs include:
- Al Wilson
- Lenny Williams
- High Inergy
- Táta Vega
- The Jackson 5
Clay Drayton also shares his knowledge with others. He teaches songwriting at the Songwriting School of Los Angeles in California. He also speaks to songwriting groups around the world.
Phatfoot Drum Harness
In 2006, Clay Drayton invented something special for drummers. It's called the Phatfoot Drum Harness. This invention helps drummers and percussionists play more comfortably.
Songs Written by Clay Drayton
Clay Drayton has written many songs for different artists. Here is a list of some of his songwriting credits:
| Song | Co-Writer(s) | Performer(s) |
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| "Love Is All You Need" | None | High Inergy Táta Vega |
| "Aint No Love Left" | Tamy Smith | High Inergy |
| "How’s Your Love Life" | None | Al Wilson |
| "Gypsy Lady Fortune Teller" | Hal Davis | Al Wilson |
| "Life Of The Party" | Tamy Smith; | The Jackson 5 |
| "She's a Rhythm Child" | Ruth Talmage; Hal Davis | The Jackson 5 |
| "We're Gonna Change Our Style" | Judy Cheeks | The Jackson 5 |
| "Window Shopping" | Pam Sawyer; Tamy Smith | The Jackson 5 |
| "Cupid" | Tamy smith | The Jackson 5 |
| "City Lights" | Jermaine | Jermaine Jackson |
| "No Matter Where" | Tamy Smith; | David Ruffin GC Cameron |
| "You Got Me Running" | Judy Wieder | Lenny Williams |
| "Though We Loved Once" | Judy Wieder | Lenny Williams |
| "Do It Now" | Ruth Talmage | Bette Midler |
| "... Last Forever" | None | Karen Pree |
| "Making Room For Love" | Judy Wieder; Paul Jackson Jr. | Alton McClain & Destiny |
| "Bring It Back" | Judy Wieder | Alton McClain & Destiny |
| "Steal Away" | None | Billy Davis Jr. |
| "Thanks For Your Grace" | Laythan Armor | Roberson Brothers |
| "I Can't Stop Dancing/Dance Fever" | Hal Davis; Michael Sutton | Supremes |
| "Stay Together" | AC Drummer Jr.; Roland Washington | Soul Excitement |
| "Smile" | Tamy Smith; Paul Cutner | Soul Excitement |
| "It's Not A Song" | None | Debbie Austin & Destiny |
| "Going Home Now" | None | Larry Laster |
| "I've Been Born Again" | None | Larry Laster |
| "Just Say No" | Paul Jackson Jr.; Philip Nicholas | Phil and Brenda Nicholas |
| "Praise The Lord" | None | Soldiers For The Second Coming |
