Have Mercy: Songs Of Don Covay / Various Have Mercy: Songs Of Don Covay / Various CD

UK collection of tracks composed by the R&B singer/songwriter. The latest in Ace Records' songwriter series comprises an eclectic mixture of Soul, Rock 'n' Roll, Pop, R&B and Rock gems from the pen of the multi-talented Don Covay. A successful recording artist in his own right, Covay made his biggest mark as the writer of songs for other performers. During his time as an Atlantic Records artist he supplied material for some of the company's biggest stars, including Aretha Franklin, Solomon Burke and Wilson Pickett, all featured here. Ace.

1. Three Time Loser - Wilson Pickett 2. Chain of Fools - Aretha Franklin 3. This Old Town (People in This Town) - the Staple Singers 4. You're Good for Me - Solomon Burke 5. I Don't Know What You've Got But It's Got Me - Little Richard 6. Pony Time - Chubby Checker 7. There's a Party Goin' on - Wanda Jackson 8. Long Tall Shorty - the Graham Bond Organization 9. Mercy Mercy - the Wailers 10. Mr Twister - Connie Francis 11. Love Bug - Lena Horne 12. Don't Drive Me Away - Ben E King 13. Give - Mary Ann Fisher 14. Letter Full of Tears - Billy Fury 15. You Can Run (But You Can't Hide) - Jerry Butler 16. Come See About Me - Gladys Knight ; the Pips 17. Shoes - Brook Benton with the Dixie Flyers 18. Sookie Sookie - Tina Britt 19. See Saw - Cliff Bennett ; the Rebel Rousers 20. Kangaroo Hop - Dee Clark 21. A Big Fat Saturday Night - Gene Vincent 22. Mon Cherie Au Revoir - Arlene Smith 23. The Continental Walk - the Rollers 24. I'm Gonna Take What He's Got - Etta James 25. She Said Yeah - Joe Tex 26. Watch the One Who Brings You the News -Millie Jackson