Clyde Otis

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Clyde Otis (c. 1924January 8, 2008) was an American songwriter and producer best known for his collaboration with singer Brook Benton, and for being the first African American A&R executive for a major label.

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[edit] Early years

Otis was born in Prentice, Mississippi.

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