Clyde Otis

Songwriter and producer, born 11 September 1924 in Prentiss, Mississippi, died 8 January 2008 in Englewood, New Jersey.

A songwriter since the 1950s, his songs have been recorded by artists such as [a=Nat King Cole], [a=Aretha Franklin], [a=Elvis Presley] and [a=Johnny Mathis]. In 1958 he joined [l=Mercury] Records as an A&R manager, producing recordings for artists like [a=Brook Benton] and [a=Dinah Washington]. Otis later worked as an independent producer.

Co-wrote a song entitled "Ain't That Lovin' Baby" released in 1957: [m764003] and later covered by [a=Elvis Presley] NOT to be confused with [a=Jimmy Reed]'s song of the same name (1956) which was covered by many blues & rock artists.