Clyde Otis, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Clyde Otis

American songwriter, record producer, music executive

Date of Birth: 11-Sep-1924

Place of Birth: Prentiss, Mississippi, United States

Date of Death: 08-Jan-2008

Profession: record producer, songwriter, music executive

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Clyde Otis (September 11, 1924 – January 8, 2008), was an American songwriter and record producer, best known for his collaboration with singer Brook Benton, and for being one of the first African-American A&R executives at a major label.According to the music licensing organization Broadcast Music Inc., Otis is credited as the writer or co-writer of almost 800 songs.