| Clay Drayton | |
| Birth Name: | Clarence R. Drayton |
| Instrument: | Bass guitar, rhythm guitar |
| Genre: | R&B, pop, disco, gospel |
| Occupation: | Songwriter, producer, arranger, bass player, guitarist |
| Years Active: | 1960s–present |
| Label: | Motown, 20th Century Fox Records |
Clarence R. "Clay" Drayton (born August 4 1947)[1] is an American songwriter, arranger, producer, and sideman best known for his work at Motown. He was the arranger on Diana Ross’s certified gold record, “Love Hangover.”[2] [3]
In a career that spans over four decades, Drayton’s songs have been recorded by Al Wilson, Lenny Williams, High Inergy, Táta Vega, and The Jackson 5.,[2] [3] He Speaks for Songwriting organizations and groups around the world. Drayton Teaches Songwriting at the Songwriting school of Los Angeles in CA. In 2006 he Invented the Phatfoot Drum Harness for drummers & Percussionists. www.phatfootusa.com
| Song | Co-Writer(s) | Performer(s) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| "Love Is All You Need"[4] [5] | None | High Inergy Táta Vega | ||
| "Aint No Love Left" | Tamy Smith | High Inergy | ||
| "How’s Your Love Life" | None | Al Wilson | ||
| "Gypsy Lady Fortune Teller" | Hal Davis | Al Wilson | ||
| "Life Of The Party" | Tamy Smith | The Jackson 5 | ||
| "She's a Rhythm Child" | Ruth Talmage
| The Jackson 5 | ||
| "We're Gonna Change Our Style" | Judy Cheeks | The Jackson 5 | ||
| "Window Shopping" | Pam Sawyer
| The Jackson 5 | ||
| "Cupid" | Tamy smith | The Jackson 5 | ||
| "City Lights" | Jermaine | Jermaine Jackson | ||
| "No Matter Where" | Tamy Smith | David Ruffin GC Cameron | ||
| "You Got Me Running" | Judy Wieder | Lenny Williams | ||
| "Though We Loved Once" | Judy Wieder | Lenny Williams | ||
| "Do It Now" | Ruth Talmage | Bette Midler | ||
| "Make Love Last Forever" | None | Karen Pree | ||
| "Making Room For Love" | Judy Wieder
| Alton McClain & Destiny | ||
| "Bring It Back" | Judy Wieder | Alton McClain & Destiny | ||
| "Steal Away" | None | Billy Davis Jr. | ||
| "Thanks For Your Grace" | Laythan Armor | Roberson Brothers | ||
| "I Can't Stop Dancing/Dance Fever" | Hal Davis
| Supremes | ||
| "Stay Together" | AC Drummer Jr.
| Soul Excitement | ||
| "Smile" | Tamy Smith
| Soul Excitement | ||
| "It's Not A Song" | None | Debbie Austin & Destiny | ||
| "Going Home Now" | None | Larry Laster | ||
| "I've Been Born Again" | None | Larry Laster | ||
| "Just Say No" | Paul Jackson Jr.
| Phil and Brenda Nicholas | ||
| "Praise The Lord" | None | Soldiers For The Second Coming |