James Ray (singer)James Ray (born James Jay Raymond, 1941 – c. May 1963) was an American R&B singer of the early 1960s best known for the hit single "If You Gotta Make a Fool of Somebody", which went to number 10 on the USBillboardR&Bchart and number 22 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1962. He also recorded the original version of "Got My Mind Set on You", later a number-one hit for George Harrison.
If You Gotta Make a Fool of Somebody"If You Gotta Make a Fool of Somebody" is a song written by Rudy Clark and first recorded by James Ray in 1961. Ray's recording on the Caprice label, arranged by Hutch Davie and produced by Gerry Granahan, reached number 10 on the USBillboardR&Bchart and number 22 on the Hot 100 in early 1962. InfluenceIn 1962, the Beatles began to perform the song at their gigs, with John Lennon singing lead and playing harmonica.
Bobby DarinWalden Robert Cassotto (May 14, 1936 – December 20, 1973), known by the stage name Bobby Darin, was an American singer, songwriter, and actor who performed pop, swing, folk, rock and roll and country music. Darin started his career as a songwriter for Connie Francis.
Artie ResnickArthur Resnick (born 1937) is an American songwriter, record producer and musician. His most successful songs as a writer include "Under the Boardwalk" (co-written with Kenny Young), "Good Lovin'" (co-written with Rudy Clark), and "Yummy Yummy Yummy" (co-written with Joey Levine). BiographyResnick grew up in New York City and attended Valley Forge Military Academy.Gerry GranahanGerald Granahan (April 20, 1932 – January 10, 2022) was an American singer, songwriter, and record producer, best known for his work in the 1950s and 1960s. Life and careerGranahan was born in Pittston, Pennsylvania on April 20, 1932. He worked at WPTS as a radio announcer and disc jockey in his youth. His Elvis Presley-like voice got him a job recording demos of songs submitted to Presley.
Freddie and the DreamersFreddie and the Dreamers were an English beat band that had a number of hit records between 1962 and 1965. The band was well-known for their stage act, which was enhanced by the comic antics of frontman Freddie Garrity.
George HarrisonGeorge Harrison (25 February 1943 – 29 November 2001) was an English musician who achieved international fame as the lead guitarist of the Beatles. Known as "the quiet Beatle", Harrison played a significant role in shaping the band's musical direction and established a successful solo career, particularly through his interest in Eastern musical influences.
Got My Mind Set on You"Got My Mind Set on You" (also written as "(Got My Mind) Set on You") is a song written and composed by Rudy Clark and originally recorded by James Ray in 1962, under the title "I've Got My Mind Set on You". An edited version of the song was released later in the year as a single on Dynamic Sound Records credited to Ray with Hutch Davie Orchestra & Chorus.
Good Lovin'"Good Lovin'" is a song written by Rudy Clark and Arthur Resnick that was a No. 1 hit single for the American rock band the Young Rascals in 1966.The Shoop Shoop Song (It's in His Kiss)"It's in His Kiss" is a song written and composed by Rudy Clark. It was first released as a single in 1963 by Merry Clayton but did not chart. The song was made a hit a year later when recorded by Betty Everett, who reached No. 6 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in April 1964 and No. 1 on the US Cash Box R&B chart. Recorded by dozens of artists and groups around the world in the decades since, the song became an international hit once again when covered by Cher in 1990.*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.