Skip Scarborough facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Skip Scarborough
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| Birth name | Clarence Alexander Scarborough |
| Born | November 26, 1944 Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States |
| Origin | Baton Rouge, Louisiana |
| Died | July 3, 2003 (aged 58) Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Genres | R&B, Funk, soul, disco |
| Occupation(s) | Songwriter, arranger, record producer |
| Instruments | Piano, keyboards |
| Years active | 1960s – 2003 |
| Associated acts | L.T.D., Earth, Wind & Fire, The Emotions, Creative Source, Anita Baker, Con Funk Shun |
Clarence Alexander "Skip" Scarborough (born November 26, 1944 – died July 3, 2003) was an American songwriter. He was especially known for writing beautiful, romantic songs.
About Skip Scarborough
Skip Scarborough was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, a city in the United States. He spent most of his life living in Los Angeles, California. Skip passed away on July 3, 2003, in Los Angeles, after battling cancer.
He was a very active songwriter, meaning he wrote many songs. His music was performed by famous groups and singers like L.T.D., Anita Baker, and Earth, Wind & Fire.
A Grammy-Winning Songwriter
One of Skip's most famous songs is "Giving You the Best That I Got." He co-wrote this song, and it became a huge hit! In 1988, it even won a Grammy Award for Best R&B Song. The Grammy Awards celebrate the best in music, so this was a big achievement.
Skip Scarborough was also related to another talented person in music, Gary Taylor. Gary was also a songwriter and producer, showing that musical talent ran in their family.
Songs Written by Skip
Skip Scarborough wrote or helped write many popular songs over the years. Here are some of the well-known songs he contributed to:
- 1970: "Love or Let Me Be Lonely" (sung by Friends of Distinction)
- 1973: "Can't Hide Love" (first sung by Creative Source)
- 1976: "Can't Hide Love" (also sung by Earth, Wind & Fire)
- 1976: "Love Ballad" (sung by LTD)
- 1977: "Don't Ask My Neighbors" (sung by The Emotions)
- 1977: "Lovely Day" (sung by Bill Withers)
- 1977: "Love's Holiday" (sung by Earth, Wind & Fire)
- 1988: "Giving You the Best That I Got" (sung by Anita Baker)
These songs show how much Skip Scarborough contributed to R&B, funk, and soul music. His work continues to be enjoyed by many people today.
