Earl Edwards
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Earl Edwards was an American songwriter. Along with Bernice Williams
and Gene Chandler
(née Eugene Dixon), he co-wrote the 1962 hit
"Duke of Earl
". It was originally intended for his group, The Dukays, but Vee-Jay Records
, who later bought the song, gave the vocal credit to Chandler.
Bernice Williams
Bernice Williams is an American songwriter, who wrote the 1960s song "Duke of Earl" along with Gene Chandler and Earl Edwards. She also wrote "Night Owl". Bernice wrote three Billboard Hot 100 songs in the 1960s.Chandler was discovered by Williams...
and Gene Chandler
Gene Chandler
Gene Chandler also known as "The Duke of Earl" or simply "The Duke", is an American R&B and soul singer-songwriter, producer and record executive. He is one of the leading exponents of the 1960s Chicago soul scene...
(née Eugene Dixon), he co-wrote the 1962 hit
1962 in music
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"Duke of Earl
Duke of Earl
"Duke of Earl" is a 1962 number-one song, originally by Gene Chandler. It is the best known of Chandler's songs, and he subsequently dubbed himself 'The Duke of Earl'. The song was penned by Bernice Williams, Eugene Dixon, and Earl Edwards....
". It was originally intended for his group, The Dukays, but Vee-Jay Records
Vee-Jay Records
Vee-Jay Records is a record label founded in the 1950s, specializing in blues, jazz, rhythm and blues and rock and roll. It was owned and operated by African Americans.-History:...
, who later bought the song, gave the vocal credit to Chandler.