The Joy of 45 Collecting: Collecting Key Producers

One of the most successful strategies I've had in collecting 45s is to look for certain producers and arrangers whose work I'm familiar with. The list on this page is very short comparatively, and concentrates on producers from the 1960s-80s. These are individuals who had a large enough impact on the Rock 'n' Soul marketplace to influence trends and whose consistent work makes picking up unknown 45s with their names on them a good bet. If you like the work of one producer on this list, chances are you'll like other 45s they worked on as well. This is a companion list to other ones I'm preparing for collecting arrangers and songwriters; some producers listed here also appear on the songwriters page. Not included are producers whose work is not so distinctive that their presence on a 45 record's label may not be a good guide to whether you'll like other records they worked on (for example, Jerry Wexler and Tom Johnston).

Long-time 45 collectors understand that the universe of music released on 45 records is so vast it seems to just keep expanding as your collection grows. Counter-intuitive maybe, but true. In such a world, keying on who produced, arranged, or wrote a given song or artist you've never heard of before can lead to some excellent finds.

The list below is just a suggestion, and I plan to expand it as time permits. The artists are listed in alphabetical order. If you know of a producer who should be here and isn't, please send a note through the Classic 45s Comments form. Last Updated 08/05/16 with about 40 producers.

Steve Barri

Steve Barri worked primarily as a producer, handling a vast array of artists in various genres, but mostly Power Pop, Bubblegum, and Northern Soul. Artist credits include Bobby Bland, Cashman & West, Bo Donaldson & Heywoods, Four Tops, Grass Roots, Hamilton, Joe Frank & Reynolds, Sam Harris, Barry McGuire, Rhythm Heritage, the Robbs, Tommy Roe, P.F. Sloan, Smith, and Dionne Warwick. His biggest and most notable hits as a producer, some co-produced with P.F. Sloan, include:

Billy, Don't Be A Hero (#1p, 1974) by Bo Donaldson & Heywoods
Ain't No Woman (Like The One I've Got) (#2r, #4p, 1973) by Four Tops
Let's Live For Today (#8p, 1967) by Grass Roots
Things I Should Have Said (#23p, 1967) by Grass Roots
Where Were You When I Needed You (#28p, 1967) by Grass Roots
Midnight Confessions (#5p, 1968) by Grass Roots
Temptation Eyes (#15p, 1970) by Grass Roots
Don't Pull Your Love (#4p, 1971) by Hamilton, Joe Frank And Reynolds
Eve of Destruction (#1p, 1965) by Barry McGuire
Theme From S.W.A.T. (#1p, #11r, 1975) by Rhythm Heritage
Movin' (#131p in 1969) by the Robbs
Dizzy (#1p, 1969) by Tommy Roe
Jam Up Jelly Tight (#8p, 1969) by Tommy Roe
Welcome Back (#1p, 1976) by John Sebastian
Do You Believe In Love At First Sight (Not charted, 1977) by Dionne Warwick
The Other Side Of Midnight (Not charted, 1977) by The Waters

Jeff Barry

Jeff Barry worked as a songwriter with Ellie Greenwich, but he was very active as a producer as well, both with Greenwich and other partners, including Andy Kim and Steve Venet. He worked with Soul artists, Girl Groups, and Bubblegum music primarily, with artists like The Ad Libs, The Archies, Bobby Bloom, Butterflys, Ron Dante, Neil Diamond, Sam Hawkins, Jelly Beans, Andy Kim, McCoys, Monkees, Raindrops, Shangri-Las, and Nino Tempo. Here is a list of some of his biggest and most notable hits as a producer:

Sugar, Sugar (#1p, 1969) by The Archies
Jingle Jangle (#10p, 1969) by The Archies
Montego Bay (#8p, 1970) by Bobby Bloom
Cherry, Cherry (#6p, 1966) by Neil Diamond
Thank The Lord For The Night Time (#13p, 1967) by Neil Diamond
Rainy Day Bells (Not charted, 1970) by The Globetrotters
Hold On Baby (#10r, 1965) by Sam Hawkins
I Wanna Love Him So Bad (#9p, 1964) by Jelly Beans
Baby I Love You (#9p, 1969) by Andy Kim
I'm A Believer (#1p, 1966) by The Monkees
A Little Bit Me, A Little Bit You (#2p, 1967) by The Monkees
The Kind Of Boy You Can't Forget (#27r, #17p, 1963) by the Raindrops
Leader of the Pack (#1p, 1964) by the Shangri-Las
Sister James (#53p, #78r, 1973) by Nino Tempo
The Palm Of Your Hand (Not charted, 1963) by Chuck Wright

Thom Bell

Bell worked primarily as a producer/arranger, though he also has some songwriting credits as well. He worked with some partners, too, including Linda Creed. Most of Bell's clients were Soul artists, and he came to be seen as one of the "founding fathers" of what came to be known as Philly-style Soul. Artists he worked with included The Delfonics, Archie Bell & Drells, Jerry Butler, Brenda & the Tabulations, Ronnie Dyson, O'Jays, Elton John, Melba Moore, New York City, Spinners, Peaches & Herb, Orlons, Stylistics, and Dionne Warwick. Here is a list of some of his biggest and most notable hits as a producer or arranger:

La-La Means I Love You (#2r, #4p, 1968) by The Delfonics
Didn't I (Blow Your Mind This Time) (#3r, #10p, 1970) by The Delfonics
Only The Strong Survive (#1r, #4p, 1969) by Jerry Butler
One Man Band (Plays All Alone) (#15r, #28p, 1973) by Ronnie Dyson
Back Stabbers (#1r, #3p, 1972) by O'Jays
Love Train (#1r, #1p, 1973) by O'Jays
Mama Can't Buy You Love (#9p, #36r 1979) by Elton John
I'm Doin' Fine Now (#14r, #17p, 1973) by New York City
I'll Be Around (#1r, #3p, 1972) by The Spinners
Could It Be I'm Falling In Love (#1r, #4p, 1972) by The Spinners
Envy (In My Eyes) (Not charted, 1965) by The Orlons
Betcha By Golly Wow (#2r, #3p, 1972) by The Stylistics
You Make Me Feel Brand New (#5r, #2p, 1974) by The Stylistics
Once You Hit The Road (#5r, #79p, 1975) by Dionne Warwick
It's Gonna Take A Miracle (#1r, #10p, 1982) by Deniece Williams

Bert Berns

Also known as Bert Russell, Berns made major contributions to 1960s popular music, most often working with Soul artists. He has a few songwriting credits as well as production credits. Artists he worked with include The Drifters, Soloman Burke, Erma Franklin, Betty Harris, Isley Bros., Barbara Lewis, Van Morrison, Garnet Mimms, Wilson Pickett, Them, Freddie Scott, and Baby Washington. Here is a list of some of his biggest and most notable hits as a producer:

Under the Boardwalk (#1r, #4p, 1964) by The Drifters
Saturday Night At The Movies (#18p, 1964) by The Drifters
Piece of My Heart (#10r, #62p, 1967) by Erma Franklin
Baby I'm Yours (#5r, #11p, 1965) by Barbara Lewis
Brown-Eyed Girl (#10p, 1967) by Van Morrison
Killer Joe (#16p, 1963) by Rocky Fellers
Gloria (#71p, 1965) by Them
Are You Lonely For Me (#1r, #39p, 1966) by Freddie Scott
My Girl Sloopy (#26p, 1964) by The Vibrations
More, More, More Love, Love, Love (Not charted, 1964) by Johnny Thunder
Twist And Shout (#2r, #17p, 1962) by Isley Brothers

Mike Chapman

Mike Chapman began producing rock acts in the 1970s and continued into the 1980s, and he also wrote hits with partner Nick Chinn. He produced hits by mainly Rock acts including Blondie, Pat Benatar, Exile, Nick Gilder, the Knack, Mud, Suzi Quatro, and Tina Turner. Here is a list of some of his biggest and most notable hits as a producer:

Heart Of Glass (#1p, 1979) by Blondie
Invincible (#10p, 1985) by Pat Benatar
The Tide Is High (#1p, 1980) by Blondie
Kiss You All Over (#1p, 1978) by Exile
Hot Child In The City (#1p, 1978) by Nick Gilder
My Sharona (#1p, 1979) by The Knack
Tiger Feet (Not charted, 1974) by Mud
48 Crash (Not charted, 1973) by Suzi Quatro
Living Next Door To Alice (#25p, 1976) by Smokie
One Of The Living (#41r, #15p, 1985) by Tina Turner

Bob Crewe

Bob Crewe has one of the longest careers as a producer, as well as writer with partner Frank Slay. Starting in the 1950s, Crewe worked with a great many artists over the years, including Freddy Cannon, Disco Tex, Four Seasons, Ellie Greenwich, Lesley Gore, Ben E. King, Mitch Ryder & Detroit Wheels, Oliver, Diane Renay, and Frankie Valli. Here is a list of some of his biggest and most notable hits as a producer:

Night And Day (Not charted, 1962) by Johnny Cabott
Way Down Yonder in New Orleans (#14r, #3p, 1960) by Freddy Cannon
Music To Watch Girls By (#15p, 1966) by The Bob Crewe Generation
Get Dancin' (#32r, #10p, 1974) by Disco Tex and the Sex-O-Lettes
Stop Runnin' 'Round, Baby (Not charted, 1966) by Distant Cousins
Hollywood Hot (#45r, #55p, 1975) by Eleventh Hour
Dawn (Go Away) (#3p, 1964) by Four Seasons
Big Girls Don't Cry (#1r, #1p, 1962) by Four Seasons
Rag Doll/ Silence Is Golden (#1p, 1964) by Four Seasons
Let's Hang On! (#3p, 1965) by Four Seasons
Sherry (#1r, #1p, 1962) by Four Seasons
Working My Way Back To You (#9p, 1966) by Four Seasons
Goodnight, Goodnight (Not charted, 1967) by Ellie Greenwich
Bamboo Man (Not charted, 1964) by Jayson King
Devil With A Blue Dress On & Good Golly Miss Molly (#4p, 1966) by Mitch Ryder & Detroit Wheels
Break Out (#62p, 1966) by Mitch Ryder & Detroit Wheels
Good Morning Starshine (#3p, 1969) by Oliver
Dusty (#55p, 1965) by The Rag Dolls
Navy Blue (#6p, 1964) by Diane Renay
Jenny Take A Ride! (#10p, 1965) by Mitch Ryder & Detroit Wheels
My Eyes Adored You (#1p, 1974) by Frankie Valli
Don't Think Twice (#12p, 1965) by The Wonder Who

Steve Cropper

Steve Cropper was a session guitarist with Stax studios in Memphis, and he also played session guitar for other studios over the years. While at Stax and as a member of the "house band," Booker T & the MGs, he began working as a producer, and he also has some songwriting credits. He was also active in the 1970s and 1980s. During his time at Stax and since then, Cropper acted as producer for many Soul and Rock artists, including Eddie Floyd, Don Covay, Wilson Pickett, Otis Redding, John Cougar Mellencamp, and Rufus Thomas.

I've Got To Have Your Love (#50r, #102p, 1969) by Eddie Floyd
I've Never Found A Girl (To Love Me Like You Do) (#2r, #40p, 1968) by Eddie Floyd
Ninety-Nine and a Half (Won't Do) (#13r, #56p, 1966) by Wilson Pickett
(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay (#1r, #1p, 1968) by Otis Redding
Wait You Dog (Not charted, 1967) by Mable John
This Time (#27p, 1980) by John Cougar Mellencamp
634-5789 (Soulsville, U.S.A.) (#1r, #13p, 1966) by Wilson Pickett
I've Been Loving You Too Long (To Stop Now) (#2r, #21p, 1965) by Otis Redding
The Memphis Train (Not charted, 1966) by Rufus Thomas

Carl Davis

Carl Davis was a prominent Chicago-based producer, primarily working with Soul acts. He also has some songwriting credits and shares some credits with fellow Chicago producers Eugene Record and Curtis Mayfield. Artists he worked with over the years (primarily in the 1960s and 1970s) include Barbara Acklin, Gene Chandler, the Artistics, Billy Butler, Major Lance, the Chi-Lites, Erma Franklin, Jackie Wilson, Mary Wells and Young-Holt Unlimited. Here is a list of some of his biggest and most notable hits as a producer:

The Right Track (#24r, 1966) by Billy Butler
Love Makes A Woman (#3r, #15p, 1968) by Barbara Acklin
The Chase Is On (Not charted, 1967) by The Artistics
The Monkey Time (#4r, #8p, 1963) by Major Lance
Um, Um, Um, Um, Um, Um (#5p, 1964) by Major Lance
Baby Boy (#25r, 1969) by Fred Hughes
From The Teacher To The Preacher (#16r, #57p, 1968) by Gene Chandler & Barbara Acklin
24 Hours Of Sadness (#30r, #119p, 1970) by The Chi-Lites
It's All Over (#10r, #67p, 1963) by Walter Jackson
Pretty Little Angel Eyes (Not charted, 1973) by The Lost Generation
(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher (#1r, #6p, 1967) by Jackie Wilson
Because Of You (#45r, 1973) by Jackie Wilson
Me And My Baby (Not charted, 1966) by Mary Wells
Soulful Strut (#3r, #3p, 1968) by Young-Holt Unlimited

Don Davis

Don Davis was an active producer during the 1960s and 1970s, working mainly with Soul artists. Artist credits include Darrell Banks, the Dells, the Holidays, Patti LaBelle, Emanuel Lasky, Johnnie Taylor, and the Dramatics. Here is a list of some of his biggest and most notable hits as a producer:

Give Your Baby a Standing Ovation (#3r, #34p, 1973) by The Dells
No Greater Love (Not charted, 1966) by The Holidays
Lucky To Be Loved (By You) (Not charted, 1965) by Emanuel Lasky
Can't Shake It Loose (Not charted, 1966) by Pat Lewis
Who's Making Love (#1r, #5p, 1968) by Johnnie Taylor
I Believe In You (You Believe In Me) (#1r, #11p, 1973) by Johnnie Taylor
You Don't Have To Be A Star (To Be In My Show) (#1r, #1p, 1976) by Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis Jr.

Dave Edmunds

Dave Edmunds is a guitarist extraordinaire who got his start in the U.K. group Love Sculpture and then pursued an on again-off again solo career with some successes such as his 1971 cover of "I Hear You Knocking." In the late 1970s, he began working as a producer along with fellow Brit and sometimes musical partner Nick Lowe (together, they formed the band Rockpile). Besides producing his own material, Edmunds also produced memorable music — much of it in a Rockabilly vein — for the Everly Brothers, Fabulous Thunderbirds, Flamin' Groovies, Foghat, Stray Cats, and George Thorogood. He also has some songwriting credits. Here is a list of some of his biggest and most notable hits as a producer:

I Hear You Knocking (#4p, 1970) by Dave Edmunds
Crawling From The Wreckage/ Queen of Hearts (Not charted, 1979) by Dave Edmunds
Girls Talk (#65p, 1979) by Dave Edmunds
On The Wings Of A Nightingale (#50p, 1984) by Everly Brothers
Tuff Enuff (#10p, 1986) by Fabulous Thunderbirds
I Can't Hide (Not charted, 1976) by Flamin' Groovies
I Just Want To Make Love To You (#83p, 1972) by Shirley Ellis
Rock This Town (#9p, 1982) by Stray Cats
Stray Cat Strut (#3p, 1982) by Stray Cats

Feldman-Goldstein-Gottehrer

This trio — Bob Feldman, Jerry Goldstein and Richard Gottehrer — had their hands in countless hits from the 1960s, specializing in catchy Rock and Girl Group tunes, as well as some Northern Soul. They even formed a band, The Strangeloves, as an outlet for some of their work. They wrote as well as produced, though their reputation rests mainly on their production credits. Gottehrer continued producing into the 1980s, working with bands like The Go-Gos and Marshall Crenshaw. In the 1960s, acts they worked with included The Angels, Freddy Cannon, the McCoys, Strangeloves, Dean Parrish, and the Sheep. Here is a list of some of the trio's biggest and most notable hits as producers (including solo work by Richard Gottehrer):

My Boyfriend's Back (#2r, #1p, 1963) by The Angels
Wow Wow Wee (He's the Boy for Me) (#41p, 1964) by The Angels
Out In The Sun (Hey-O) (Not charted, 1965) by the Beach-Nuts
Wonderful Guy (Not charted, 1965) by Diane Christian
The Chicken Back (Not charted, 1963) by Bobby Comstock
Professional Lover (Not charted, 1964) by Lou Courtney
Hang On Sloopy (#1p, 1965) by The McCoys
Sorrow (Not charted, 1965) by The McCoys
Night Time (#30, 1966) by The Strangeloves
Turn On Your Lovelight/ Determination (Not charted, 1966) by Dean Parrish
We Got The Beat (#2p, 1982) by The Go-Go's
Someday, Someway (#36p, 1982) by Marshall Crenshaw
Hide & Seek (#58p, 1966) by Sheep
I Want Candy (#11p, 1965) by The Strangeloves

Gamble-Huff

Almost more than any other person or team, Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff developed the Soul style that came to be identified with Philadelphia, PA, in the 1970s: Philly Soul. Starting in the late 1960s and continuing into the early 1980s, they had a profound influence on the evolution of "Northern Soul", taking the basic Motown sound and adding keyboards, strings, and dramatic arrangements to move the bar toward what became known as "Disco" music in the mid-1970s. Besides producing, they also wrote many of their artists' hits, much as Holland-Dozier-Holland and Norman Whitfield did at Motown. Artists they worked with included Archie Bell & the Drells, Jerry Butler, the Intruders, the Futures, the Jacksons, Harold Melvin & the Blue Notes, the O'Jays, Billy Paul, Wilson Pickett, Lou Rawls, the Soul Survivors, Joe Simon, the Three Degrees, the Vibrations, and Dee Dee Warwick. Here is a list of some of this duo's biggest and most notable hits as producers and (in many cases) writers:

Here I Go Again (#112p, 1970) by Archie Bell & Drells
There's Gonna Be A Showdown (#6r, #21p, 1968) by Archie Bell & Drells
Hey Western Union Man (#1r, #16p, 1968) by Jerry Butler
Only The Strong Survive (#1r, #4p, 1969) by Jerry Butler
Take A Chance (Not charted, 1967) by The Cruisers
Cowboys To Girls (#1r, #6p, 1968) by The Intruders
Love Is Here (#47r, 1973) by The Futures
Enjoy Yourself (#2r, #6p, 1976) by The Jacksons
If You Don't Know Me By Now (#1r, #3p, 1972) by Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes
The Love I Lost (#1r, #7p, 1972) by Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes
TSOP (The Sound of Philadelphia) (#1r, #1p, 1974) by MFSB
Back Stabbers (#1r, #3p, 1972) by The O'Jays
Love Train (#1r, #1p, 1973) by The O'Jays
Envy (In My Eyes) (Not charted, 1965) by The Orlons
What Kind Of Lady (Not charted, 1967) by Dee Dee Sharp
Me And Mrs. Jones (#1r, #1p, 1972) by Billy Paul
Engine Number 9 (#3r, #14p, 1970) by Wilson Pickett
You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine (#1r, #2p, 1976) by Lou Rawls
Expressway To Your Heart (#3r, #4p, 1967) by Soul Survivors
Drowning In The Sea Of Love (#3r, #11p, 1971) by Joe Simon
When Will I See You Again (#4r, #2p, 1974) by The Three Degrees
Love in Them There Hills (#38r, #93p, 1968) by The Vibrations
Slow Motion (#12r, #78p, 1972) by Johnny Williams

Henry Glover

Henry Glover was a producer/arranger active in the 1950s and 1960s, working mostly with Soul/RnB artists including the Cleftones, Joey Dee & Starliters, the Charms, Bill Doggett, Little Willie John, the Essex, Flamingos, Ronnie Hawkins, Louisiana Red, Sam & Dave, the Swallows, and Otis Williams. Here is a list of some of Glover's biggest and most notable hits as producer (some of these are arranging credits):

Heart and Soul (#10r, #18p, 1961) by The Cleftones
Peppermint Twist (#8r, #1p, 1961) by Joey Dee & Starliters
Hearts of Stone (#1r, #15p, 1954) by The Charms
Little Girl of Mine (#8r, #57p, 1956) by The Cleftones
Honky Tonk (#1r, #2p, 1956) by Bill Doggett
Fever (#1r, #24p, 1956) by Little Willie John
Let Them Talk (#11r, #100p, 1959) by Little Willie John
A Walkin' Miracle (#11r, #12p, 1963) by The Essex
Come On To My Party (Not charted, 1963) by The Flamingos
All She Wants To Do Is Rock (#1r, 1949) by Wynonie Harris
Who Do You Love (Not charted, 1963) by Ronnie Hawkins
Sleep (#10r, #13p, 1960) by Little Willie John
Drinkin' Wine, Spo-Dee-O-Dee (#2r, #26p, 1949) by Sticks McGhee & His Buddies
It Was So Nice While It Lasted (Not charted, 1963) by Sam & Dave
She's Alright (Not charted, 1963) by Sam & Dave
Love Me (Not charted, 1962) by The Suburbans
It Ain't The Meat (It's The Motion) (Not charted, 1951) by The Swallows
Ivory Tower (#5r, #11p, 1956) by Otis Williams & Charms

Rick Hall

Rick Hall was the founder of Fame Studios in Muscle Shoals, AL. As producer at Fame, he oversaw an incredible, multiracial house band (much like the one Stax had) who worked almost exclusively with Southern Soul artists. In the 1970s, he turned to producing Bubblegum Rock for the Osmonds and others. Artists he produced over the years include Clarence Carter, Paul Anka, Linda Carr, Aretha Franklin, Art Freeman, Arthur Conley, Bobbie Gentry, Willie Hightower, Etta James, Jimmy Hughes, Maurice & Mac, Bobby Moore, Laura Lee, the Osmonds, Wilson Pickett, Candi Staton, Bettye Swann and Spencer Wiggins. Here is a list of some of Hall's biggest and most notable hits as producer:

Patches (#2r, #4p, 1970) by Clarence Carter
(You're) Having My Baby (#1p, 1974) by Paul Anka
Slip Away (#2r, #6p, 1968) by Clarence Carter
I Never Loved a Man (The Way I Love You) (#1r, #9p, 1967) by Aretha Franklin
Slippin' Around With You (Not charted, 1966) by Art Freeman
Fancy (#31p, 1969) by Bobbie Gentry
Tell Mama/ I'd Rather Go Blind (#10r, #23p, 1967) by Etta James
Steal Away (#2r, #17p, 1964) by Jimmy Hughes
You Left The Water Running (Not charted, 1968) by Maurice & Mac
Searching For My Love (#7r, #27p, 1966) by Bobby Moore
Wanted: Lover, No Experience Necessary/ Up Tight, Good Man (#16r, #93p, 1967) by Laura Lee
One Bad Apple (#1p, #6r, 1971) by The Osmonds
Out Of My Mind (Not charted, 1975) by Rhodes, Chalmers & Rhodes
I'd Rather Be An Old Man's Sweetheart (Than A Young Man's Fool) (#9r, #46p, 1969) by Candi Staton
Double Lovin' (#44r, 1970) by Spencer Wiggins

Holland-Dozier-Holland

Like the legendary Philly Soul team of Gamble and Huff, Eddie and Brian Holland teamed with Lamont Dozier to make a huge impact on what became known as the "Motown Soul" sound. As both writers and producers (most often, only Brian Holland and Lamont Dozier are credited as producers, though all three are typically credited as writers), they began inauspiciously in 1962 with an unknown female trio called The Supremes, but finally in 1964 their combined talents clicked, and both The Supremes and The Four Tops, as well as other Motown acts like The Isley Bros, became the launching pads for a unique brand of dance music that's been much imitated both at the time and since. After breaking up with Motown in 1968, the team formed Invictus Records and due to contractural obligations began writing and producing under the names of Dunbar and Wayne. Through both Invictus and Hot Wax, the trio (or some combination thereof) kept their brand of Motown Soul alive into the mid-1970s. Here are a few of the biggest and most notable hits produced (and quite often also written) by Holland-Dozier-Holland:

Give Me Just A Little More Time (#8r, #3p, 1970) by Chairmen of the Board
Heaven Must Have Sent You (#9r, #50p, 1966) by The Elgins
She's Not Just Another Woman (#3r, #11p, 1971) by The 8th Day
Baby I Need Your Loving (#11p, 1964) by Four Tops
I Can't Help Myself (#1r, #1p, 1965) by Four Tops
Reach Out I'll Be There (#1r, #1p, 1966) by Four Tops
Standing in the Shadows of Love (#2r, 6p, 1966) by Four Tops
Can I Get A Witness (#3r, #22p, 1963) by Marvin Gaye
How Sweet It Is To Be Loved By You (#4r, #6p, 1964) by Marvin Gaye
This Old Heart of Mine (Is Weak For You) (#6r, 12p, 1966) by The Isley Bros.
Come and Get These Memories (#6r, #29p, 1963) by Martha & the Vandellas
Heat Wave (#1r, #4p, 1963) by Martha & the Vandellas
Nowhere To Run (#1r, #1p, 1964) by The Supremes
Band Of Gold (#20r, #3p, 1970) by Freda Payne
Love Is Like An Itching In My Heart/ He's All I Got (#7r, #9p, 1966) The Supremes
Where Did Our Love Go (#1r, #1p, 1964) The Supremes
You Can't Hurry Love (#1r, #1p, 1966) The Supremes
Take Me In Your Arms (Rock Me A Little While) (#4r, #50p, 1965) Kim Weston

Quincy Jones

Quincy Jones had a very long career as a producer who touched all kinds of music, beginning in the early 1960s with Girl Group legend Lesley Gore moving all the way to Funk sounds with the "King of Pop," Michael Jackson. Other artists he worked with over the years included Patti Austin, George Benson, Brothers Johnson, and Aretha Franklin. Here is a list of some of the Jones' biggest and most notable hits as a producer:

Baby Come to Me (#9r, #1p, 1982) by Patti Austin
Give Me The Night (#1r, #4p, 1980) by George Benson
I'll Be Good To You (#1r, #3p, 1976) by Brothers Johnson
Stomp! (#1r, #7p, 1980) by Brothers Johnson
It's My Party (#1r, #1p, 1963) by Lesley Gore
She's A Fool (#5p, #26r, 1963) by Lesley Gore
You Don't Own Me (#2p, 1963) by Lesley Gore
Billie Jean (#1r, #1p, 1983) by Michael Jackson
Beat It (#1r, #1p, 1983) by Michael Jackson
Don't Stop Til You Get Enough (#1r, #1p, 1979) by Michael Jackson
Man In The Mirror (#1r, #1p, 1988) by Michael Jackson
We Are The World (#1r, #1p, 1985) by USA for Africa
One More Break (Not charted, 1965) by Chuck Willis
Angel (#1r, #20p, 1973) by Aretha Franklin

Kasenetz-Katz

Jerry Kasenetz and Jeff Katz teamed up in the mid-1960s with apparently one goal in mind: Creating short, sweet, catchy, danceable Rock tunes that would appeal to teenagers — especially young teenagers. :-) Today, we call what they did Bubblegum Rock, and part of what makes Bubblegum is that the music is made wholly in the studio — a key strategy of this duo as they spread their special brand of loony fun to a variety of "groups," including Crazy Elephant, Flying Giraffe, K&K Super Circus, the Lemon Pipers, Magic Swirling Ship, Music Explosion, 1910 Fruitgum Co., and Ohio Express. Here is a list of some of the duo's biggest and most notable hits as producers:

Green Tambourine (#1p, 1967) by The Lemon Pipers
Love In Your Eyes (Not charted, 1968) by Magic Swirling Ship
Little Bit O'Soul (#2p, 1967) by Music Explosion
1, 2, 3 Red Light (#5p, 1968) by 1910 Fruitgum Co.
Beg, Borrow and Steal (#29p, 1967) by Ohio Express
Yummy, Yummy, Yummy (#4p, 1968) by Ohio Express
Black Betty (#18p, 1977) by Ram Jam
Come And Take A Ride In My Boat (Not charted, 1966) by Rare Breed
Simon Says (#4p, 1968) by 1910 Fruitgum Co.
Quick Joey Small (Run Joey Run)/ (Poor Old) Mr. Jensen (Not charted, 1968) by Kasenetz-Katz Singing Orchestral Circus

Lambert-Potter

Dennis Lambert and Brian Potter teamed up in the late 1960s and had a string of hits with various groups in the 1970s, including the Four Tops, Glen Campbell, Grass Roots, Original Caste, Righteous Bros., and Tavares. The team also had some songwriting credits. Here is a list of some of the duo's biggest and most notable hits as producers:

Rhinestone Cowboy (#1p, #1c, 1975) by Glen Campbell
Ain't No Woman (Like The One I've Got) (#2r, #4p, 1973) by Four Tops
Mamacita (#71p, 1975) by Grass Roots
It's A Cryin' Shame (#44p, 1971) by Gayle McCormick
One Tin Soldier (#34p, 1969) by Original Caste
Baby Come Back (#10r, #1p, 1977) by Player
Rock and Roll Heaven (#3p, 1974) by Righteous Brothers
It Only Takes A Minute (#1r, #10p, 1975) by Tavares
Remember What I Told You To Forget (#4r, #25p, 1975) by Tavares
My Ship (Not charted, 1976) by Willie Harry Wilson

Leiber-Stoller

Mike Leiber and Jerry Stoller got the music bug in the early 1950s and had a huge impact on the development of Rock'n'Roll in the 1950s and early 1960s, in particular. Like other production teams, they wrote many of the hits they produced. Artists they worked with over the years include The Coasters, Ad Libs, Clovers, Dixie Cups, Drifters, Exciters, Jay & the Americans, Ben E. King, Stealers Wheel and Sammy Turner. Here is a list of some of the duo's biggest and most notable hits as producers (and frequently writers):

Along Came Jones/ That Is Rock & Roll (Not charted, 1959) by The Coasters
The Boy From New York City (#6r, #8p, 1965) by The Ad Libs
Love Potion No. 9 (#23r, #23p, 1959) by The Clovers
Searchin'/ Young Blood (#1r, #3p, 1957) by The Coasters
Yakety Yak (#1r, #1p, 1958) by The Coasters
Chapel Of Love (#1p, 1964) by Dixie Cups
Fools Fall In Love (#10r, #69p, 1957) by The Drifters
On Broadway (#7r, #9p, 1963) by The Drifters
Save the Last Dance for Me (#1r, #1p, 1960) by The Drifters
There Goes My Baby (#1r, 2p, 1959) by The Drifters
Up On The Roof (#4r, #5p, 1962) by The Drifters
Tell Him (#5r, #4p, 1963) by The Exciters
She Cried (#5p, 1962) by Jay & The Americans
Spanish Harlem (#15r, #10p, 1961) by Ben E. King
Stand By Me (#1r, #4p, 1961) by Ben E. King
Smokey Joe's Cafe (#10r, #79p, 1955) by The Robins
Stuck In The Middle With You (#6p, 1973) by Stealers Wheel
Always (#2r, #19p, 1959) by Sammy Turner

Steve Lillywhite

U.K.'s Steve Lillywhite began producing rock acts in the late 1970s and through the 1980s, working with a dizzying variety of some of the best rock bands of the era, including U2, Big Country, the Brains, Rolling Stones, Talking Heads, and XTC. Here is a list of some of his biggest and most notable hits as a producer:

New Year's Day (#53p, 1983) by U2
In A Big Country (#17p, 1983) by Big Country
Money Changes Everything (Not charted, 1980) by The Brains
Harlem Shuffle (#5p, 1986) by The Rolling Stones
(Nothing But) Flowers (Not charted, 1988) by Talking Heads
Two Hearts Beat As One (#101p, 1983) by U2
Vertigo (#31p, 2004) by U2
Generals and Majors (#104p, 1981) by XTC
Making Plans for Nigel (Not charted, 1979) by XTC

Nick Lowe

Nick Lowe is a singer/guitarist/songwriter who was a big influence on the late 1970s/early 1980s "New Wave" of U.K. artists. Besides his own recorded output, Lowe also worked as a producer with a distinctive touch in the 1980s, producing artists such as Elvis Costello, Paul Carrack, The Pretenders, and Rockpile. Here is a list of some of his biggest and most notable hits as a producer:

Alison/ Watching The Detectives (Not charted, 1978) by Elvis Costello
(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love and Understanding (Not charted, 1978) by Elvis Costello
Less Than Zero (Not charted, 1977) by Elvis Costello
I Need You (#37p, 1982) by Paul Carrack
Radio Radio (Not charted, 1978) by Elvis Costello
Accidents Will Happen (#101p, 1979) by Elvis Costello
(I Love the Sound of) Breaking Glass (Not charted, 1978) by Nick Lowe
Cruel To Be Kind (#12p, 1979) by Nick Lowe
Stop Your Sobbing (#65p, 1980) by The Pretenders
Teacher Teacher (#51p, 1980) by Rockpile

Madara-White

John Madara and David White teamed up beginning in the late 1950s and had a big influence on the sound of Rock'n'Roll in the early 1960s. Artists they produced included Len Barry, Billy & the Essentials, the Pixies Three, the Secrets, Bunny Sigler, and the Sherrys. They also have songwriting credits, including "At The Hop" by Danny & the Juniors and "You Don't Own Me" by Lesley Gore. Here is a list of some of the duo's biggest and most notable hits as producers (some are songwriting credits as well):

1-2-3 (#11r, #2p, 1965) by Len Barry
The Dance Is Over/ Steady Girl (Not charted, 1962) by Billy & the Essentials
It Ain't What You Got (Not charted, 1964) by The Panics
442 Glenwood Avenue/ Cold Cold Winter (#56p, 1964) by Pixies Three
The Boy Next Door (#18p, 1963) by The Secrets
Follow Your Heart (Not charted, 1967) by Bunny Sigler
Let The Good Times Roll & Feel So Good (#20r, #22p, 1967) by Bunny Sigler
Pop Pop Pop-Pie (#25r, #35p, 1962) by The Sherrys
Like A Baby/ Happiness (#27p, 1966) by Len Barry
Birthday Party (#40p, 1963) by Pixies Three

George Martin

George Martin's fame rests primarily on his work as producer for the most successful Rock band of all — The Beatles. But the U.K. producer handled other acts over the years as well, including America, Jeff Beck, David & Jonathan, Cheap Trick, Elton John, Billy J. Kramer & Dakotas, Paul McCartney, and Ultravox. Here is a list of some of Martin's biggest and most notable hits as a producer:

A Hard Day's Night (#1p, 1964) by The Beatles
Sister Golden Hair (#1p, 1975) by America
Can't Buy Me Love (#1p, 1964) by The Beatles
Come Together/Something (#1p, 1969) by The Beatles
Help!/ I'm Down (#1p, 1965) by The Beatles
Hey Jude/ Revolution (#1p, 1968) by The Beatles
I Feel Fine/ She's A Woman (#1p, 1964) by The Beatles
I Want To Hold Your Hand/ I Saw Her Standing There (#1p, 1964) by The Beatles
Let It Be (#1p, 1970) by The Beatles
Paperback Writer/ Rain (#1p, 1966) by The Beatles
Penny Lane/ Strawberry Fields Forever (#1p, 1966) by The Beatles
She Loves You (#1p, 1964) by The Beatles
Ticket To Ride (#1p, 1965) by The Beatles
We Can Work It Out/ Day Tripper (#1p, 1965) by The Beatles
Yesterday (#1p, 1965) by The Beatles
Step Inside Love (Not charted, 1968) by Cilla Black
The Magic Book (Not charted, 1966) by David & Jonathan
Candle in the Wind 1997 (#1p, 1997) by Elton John
Bad To Me/ Little Children (#9p, 1964) by Billy J. Kramer with the Dakotas
The Night Owls (#6p, 1981) by Little River Band
Live And Let Die (#2p, 1973) by Paul McCartney
Reap The Wild Wind (#71p, 1983) by Ultravox

Curtis Mayfield

Besides his work with The Impressions, for whom he wrote most of their hits, Curtis Mayfield produced many other, mostly Chicago-based Soul acts over the years, including The Fascinations, Five Stairsteps, Walter Jackson, Gladys Knight & Pips, Major Lance, Barbara Mason and the Staple Singers. Here is a list of some of Martin's biggest and most notable hits as a producer (including some with writing credits as well):

This Is My Country (#8r, #25p, 1968) by The Impressions
Girls Are Out To Get You (Not charted, 1967) by The Fascinations
You've Been Cheatin' (#12r, #33p, 1965) by The Impressions
All I Need (Not charted, 1967) by June Conquest
Ooh, Baby Baby/ The Girl I Love (#34r, #63p, 1967) by The Five Stairsteps
It's All Over (#10r, #67p, 1964) by Walter Jackson
On And On (#2r, #5p, 1974) by Gladys Knight & Pips
Freddie's Dead (#2r, #4p, 1972) by Curtis Mayfield
Don't Start None (Not charted, 1965) by The Mayfield Singers
Stay Away From Me (I Love You Too Much) (#13r, #67p, 1970) by Major Lance
Give Me Your Love (#9r, #31p, 1972) by Barbara Mason
Superfly (#5r, #6p, 1972) by Curtis Mayfield
Let's Do It Again (#1r, #1p, 1975) by The Staple Singers

Van McCoy

Casual music fans likely associate Van McCoy with his big Disco hit, "The Hustle," but McCoy was a lot more important to Soul music history than that! In fact, he didn't even produce "The Hustle!" Starting in the early 1960s, McCoy wrote, arranged and produced in a distinctive style for a dizzying number of artists, mostly in Soul genres, including the Ad Libs, Chris Bartley, Brenda & Tabulations, D.C. Playboys, Faith, Hope & Charity, Darren Green, Intrigues, Gladys Knight & Pips, Melba Moore, New Censation, Peaches & Herb, Presidents, David Ruffin, the Stylistics, and Oscar Weathers. Here is a list of some of his biggest and most notable hits as a producer (including some with writing and arranging credits as well):

On And Off (#41r, #90p, 1972) by Anacostia
The Sweetest Thing This Side of Heaven (#32r, 1967) by Chris Bartley
One Girl Too Late (#48r, 1973) by Brenda & Tabulations
Why Didn't I Think of That (#34r, #107p, 1971) by Brenda & Tabulations
You Were All I Needed (Not charted, 1964) by D.C. Playboys
So Much Love (#14r, #51p, 1971) by Faith Hope & Charity
Am I Cold, Am I Hot (Not charted, 1975) by Bill Harris
To Each His Own (#1r, #50p, 1975) by Faith Hope & Charity
You're Messin' Up My Mind (Not charted, 1966) by Herb Fame
The Language of Love (#21r, #100p, 1971) by The Intrigues
Baby Don't Change Your Mind (#10r, #52p, 1977) by Gladys Knight & Pips
Sweet and Easy (Not charted, 1969) by Van McCoy
This Is It (#18r, #91p, 1976) by Melba Moore
I've Got Nothin' But Time (#79r, 1974) by The New Censation
5-10-15-20 (25-30 Years Of Love)/ I'm Still Dancing (#5r, #11p, 1970) by The Presidents
Heavy Love (#8r, #47p, 1976) by David Ruffin
Let Me Make You Happy (Not charted, 1971) by Billy Woods
Just Let Me Hold You For A Night/ Rode By The Place (Where We Used To Stay) (#18r, #108p, 1977) by David Ruffin
Pledging My Love/ I'm Your Good Thing (#31r, 1972) by Oscar Weathers

Huey P. Meaux

Texan Huey P. Meaux produced a large number of Rock and Soul acts during the 1960s and 1970s, imparting a distinctive sound to the work of artists like Dale & Grace, Freddy Fender, the Hombres, Jivin' Gene, Barbara Lynn, Jackie Paine, Sir Douglas Quintet, Rockin' Sidney, and B.J. Thomas. Here is a list of some of his biggest and most notable hits as a producer:

Cry Your Eyes Out (Not charted, 1967) by Dottie Cambridge
Do 'Em All/ This Is Blue Eyed Soul (Not charted, 1966) by Boogie Kings
The Loneliest Night/ I'm Not Free (#65p, 1964) by Dale & Grace
Before The Next Teardrop Falls (#1c, #1p, 1975) by Freddy Fender
Let It Out (Let It All Hang Out) (#12p, 1967) by The Hombres
Breaking Up Is Hard To Do (#69p, 1959) by Jivin' Gene
You'll Lose a Good Thing (#1r, #8p, 1962) by Barbara Lynn
Movin' On A Groove (Not charted, 1967) by Barbara Lynn
Anyone Can Love Him (Not charted, 1972) by Jean Knight
This Is The Thanks I Get (#39r, #65p, 1968) by Barbara Lynn
You're Losing Me (Not charted, 1968) by Barbara Lynn
Go Go Train (Not charted, 1966) by Jackie Paine
She's About A Mover (#13p, 1965) by Sir Douglas Quintet
My Toot Toot (Not charted, 1985) by Rockin' Sidney
Lover's Holiday (#8r, #31p, 1969) by Peggy Scott & Jo Jo Benson
The Rains Came (#31p, 1966) by Sir Douglas Quintet
Bring Back The Time (#75p, 1966) by B.J. Thomas
Take Your Love & Run (Not charted, 1971) by Barbara Lynn

Chips Moman

Chips Moman was a Memphis boy who made a name for himself in the 1960s and 1970s primarily as a producer of Soul, Country and Rock artists who passed through the various Memphis studios, especially Stax and American. Moman also wrote some important songs and has some arranging credits as well. Artists he produced over the years include William Bell, the Box Tops, Wayne Carson, Cymarron, Neil Diamond, the Gentrys, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, James & Bobby Purify, Sandy Posey, Merrilee Rush, Joe Simon, B.J. Thomas, and Bobby Womack. Here is a list of some of his biggest and most notable hits as a producer:

You Don't Miss Your Water (#95p, 1962) by William Bell
I Shall Be Released (#67p, 1969) by The Box Tops
She's Got Everything I Need (Not charted, 1968) by Wayne Carson
Rings (#17p, 1971) by Cymarron
Brother Love's Traveling Salvation Show (#22p, 1969) by Neil Diamond
Keep On Dancing (#4p, 1965) by The Gentrys
Luckenbach, Texas (#1c, #25p, 1977) by Waylon Jennings
Always On My Mind (#1c, #5p, 1982) by Willie Nelson
Born A Woman (#12p, 1966) by Sandy Posey
What A Woman In Love Won't Do (#31p, 1966) by Sandy Posey
Angel of the Morning (#7p, 1968) by Merrilee Rush
Hooked On A Feeling (#5p, 1968) by B.J. Thomas
I Just Can't Help Believing (#9p, 1970) by B.J. Thomas
The Eyes Of A New York Woman (#28p, 1968) by B.J. Thomas
Bahama Mama (Not charted, 1967) by Jamo Thomas
More Than I Can Stand (#23r, #90p, 1970) by Bobby Womack
What Is This (#33r, 1968) by Bobby Womack

Mickie Most

Mickie Most produced a wide array of mostly U.K. artists during the 1960s, imparting a distinctive, minimalist vibe to his work that's similar to the approach Chips Moman took with his artists. Rock acts Most produced included the Animals, Donovan, Herman's Hermits, Hot Chocolate, Lulu, and Terry Reid. Here is a list of some of his biggest and most notable hits as a producer:

Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood (#15p, 1965) by The Animals
It's My Life (#23p, 1965) by The Animals
The House of the Rising Sun (#1p, 1964) by The Animals
We Gotta Get Out Of This Place (#13p, 1965) by The Animals
Whole Lotta Love (#58p, 1971) by C.C.S.
Atlantis/ To Susan on the West Coast Waiting (#7p, 1969) by Donovan
Hurdy Gurdy Man (#5p, 1968) by Donovan
Sunshine Superman (#1p, 1966) by Donovan
Can't You Hear My Heartbeat (#2p, 1965) by Herman's Hermits
I'm Into Something Good (#13p, 1964) by Herman's Hermits
Mrs. Brown You've Got A Lovely Daughter (#1p, 1965) by Herman's Hermits
Every 1's A Winner (#7r, #6p, 1978) by Hot Chocolate
Brother Louie (Not charted, 1973) by Hot Chocolate
You Sexy Thing (#6r, #3p, 1975) by Hot Chocolate
To Sir With Love (#1p, #9r, 1967) by Lulu
Dance With The Devil/ And Then There Was Skin (#49p, 1974) by Cozy Powell
Super Lungs (Not charted, 1969) by Terry Reid
One Fine Girl (Not charted, 1965) by The Symbols

Freddie Perren

Freddie Perren produced many mostly Soul artists in the 1970s/80s with Philly Soul and Disco styles. Artists he worked with include Gloria Gaynor, Michael Jackson, Jackson 5, Miracles, Peaches & Herb, Sylvers and Tavares. Here is a list of some of his biggest and most notable hits as a producer (some of these are also arranging and/or composing credits):

I Will Survive (#4r, #1p, 1978) by Gloria Gaynor
If I Can't Have You (#1p, #60r, 1978) by Yvonne Elliman
Do It Baby (#4r, #13p, 1974) by The Miracles
Love Machine (#1p, #5r, 1975) by The Miracles
Makin' It (#5p, 1979) by David Naughton
Reunited (#1r, #1p, 1979) by Peaches & Herb
Shake Your Groove Thing (#4r, #5p, 1978) by Peaches & Herb
Boogie Fever (#1r, #1p, 1975) by The Sylvers
Hot Line (#3r, #5p, 1976) by The Sylvers
Heaven Must Be Missing An Angel (#3r, #15p, 1976) by Tavares
More Than A Woman (#36r, #32p, 1977) by Tavares

Jerry Ragavoy

Jerry Ragavoy (also, Ragovoy) was a 1960s producer with a distinctive style, working mainly with Soul artists. He also has some arranging and writing credits to his name. Artists he worked with included Lorraine Ellison, Lou Courtney, Claudine Clark, the Majors, Garnet Mimms, Howard Tate, Gene Pitney, and Roy Redmond. Here is a list of some of his biggest and most notable hits as a producer:

Stay With Me (#11r, #64p, 1966) by Lorraine Ellison
I Can't Escape From You (Not charted, 1965) by Ritchie Adams
What Do You Want Me To Do (#48r, 1973) by Lou Courtney
A Little Bit Now (A Little Bit Later) (#63p, 1962) by The Majors
Looking For You (Not charted, 1965) by Garnet Mimms
A Wonderful Dream (#23r, #22p, 1962) by The Majors
That Goes To Show You (#115p, 1965) by Garnet Mimms
Cry Baby (#1r, #4p, 1963) by Garnet Mimms & The Enchanters
Good Lovin' (#81p, 1965) by The Olympics
If You See My Baby (Not charted, 1964) by The Pirouettes
Mecca (#12p, 1963) by Gene Pitney
Ain't Nobody Home (#12r, #63p, 1966) by Howard Tate
Ain't That Terrible (Not charted, 1967) by Roy Redmond
Let's Get Together (Not charted, 1968) by The Staple Singers
Get It While You Can (#134p, 1967) by Howard Tate
You Don't Miss a Good Thing (Until It's Gone) (#109p, 1965) by Irma Thomas
Take It From Me (#30p, 1975) by Dionne Warwick

Eugene Record

Eugene Record was a Chicago-based songwriter/producer who worked in the 1960s and 1970s mainly with Chicago Soul artists, including The Chi-Lites, Barbara Acklin, the Artistics, Fred Hughes, Erma Franklin, the Visitors, Jackie Wilson, and Young-Holt Unlimited. Here is a list of some of his biggest and most notable hits as a producer:

Have You Seen Her (#1r, #3p, 1971) by The Chi-Lites
After You (#30r, 1969) by Barbara Acklin
Love Makes A Woman (#3r, #15p, 1968) by Barbara Acklin
Oh Girl (#1r, #1p, 1972) by The Chi-Lites
Baby Boy (#25r, 1969) by Fred Hughes
Gotta Find Me A Lover (24 Hours A Day) (#40r, 1969) by Erma Franklin
I'm In Danger (Not charted, 1968) by The Visitors
I Still Love You (#39r, #105p, 1969) by Jackie Wilson
Soulful Strut (#3r, #3p, 1968) by Young-Holt Unlimited

Smokey Robinson

William "Smokey" Robinson was one of the first members of the Motown team, joining Barry Gordy, Jr., in the late 1950s and forming his group, The Miracles. Thought of primarily as a songwriter, Smokey Robinson was also one of the most successful producers at Motown, one third of the "major Motown producers" triad that includes Holland-Dozier-Holland and Norman Whitfield. Over the span of time (Robinson never left the Motown fold as so many other artists did eventually), Smokey produced most Motown acts, including himself and The Miracles as well as Marvin Gaye, Brenda Holloway, The Contours, the Marvelettes, The Temptations, and Mary Wells. Here is a list of some of his biggest and most notable hits as a producer (see the writers page for writing credits):

Ain't That Peculiar (#1r, #8p, 1965) by Marvin Gaye
I'll Be Doggone (#1r, #8p, 1965) by Marvin Gaye
One More Heartache (#4r, #29p, 1966) by Marvin Gaye
When I'm Gone (#12r, #25p, 1965) by Brenda Holloway
First I Look At The Purse (#12r, #57p, 1965) by The Contours
Don't Mess With Bill (#3r, #7p, 1966) by The Marvelettes
Cruisin' (#4r, #4p, 1979) by Smokey Robinson
The Hunter Gets Captured By The Game (#2r, #13p, 1967) by The Marvelettes
Baby Come Close (#7r, #27p, 1973) by Smokey Robinson
I Second That Emotion (#1r, #4p, 1967) by The Miracles
Let Me Be The Clock (#4r, #31p, 1980) by Smokey Robinson
Going To A Go-Go/ Choosey Beggar (#2r, #11p, 1965) by The Miracles
Ooo Baby Baby (#4r, #16p, 1965) by The Miracles
My Girl Has Gone (#3r, #14p, 1965) by The Miracles
The Tears Of A Clown (#1r, #1p, 1970) by The Miracles
The Tracks of My Tears (#2r, #16p, 1965) by The Miracles
You've Really Got A Hold on Me (#1r, #8p, 1962) by The Miracles
My Girl (#1r, #1p, 1965) by The Temptations
Since I Lost My Baby (#4r, #17p, 1965) by The Temptations
Get Ready (#1r, #29p, 1966) by The Temptations
The Way You Do The Things You Do (#1r, #11p, 1964) by The Temptations
You Lost The Sweetest Boy/ What's Easy For Two Is So Hard For One (#8r, #22p, 1963) by Mary Wells
My Guy (#1r, #1p, 1964) by Mary Wells
You Beat Me To The Punch (#1r, #9p, 1962) by Mary Wells

Nile Rodgers-Bernard Edwards

Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards teamed up as songwriters/producers in the late 1970s and stamped their own unique brand onto "Disco" through working with artists like Chic, Diana Ross, and Sister Sledge. Here is a list of some of their biggest and most notable hits as producers (many are writing credits as well):

Dance, Dance, Dance (Yowsah, Yowsah, Yowsah) (#6r, #6p, 1977) by Chic
Good Times (#1r, #1p, 1979) by Chic
Le Freak (#1r, #1p, 1978) by Chic
Backfired (#43p, #71r, 1981) by Debbie Harry
I'm Coming Out (#6r, #5p, 1980) by Diana Ross
Upside Down (#1r, #1p, 1980) by Diana Ross
He's The Greatest Dancer (#1r, #9p, 1979) by Sister Sledge
We Are Family (#1r, #2p, 1979) by Sister Sledge

Todd Rundgren

Todd Rundgren is a singer/songwriter, early a member of Nazz, who had a reasonably successful solo career. However, perhaps his biggest impact on Rock music in the 1970s and 1980s has been as producer of acts like Grand Funk Railroad, Badfinger, Meat Loaf, Psychedelic Furs, Patti Smith, and XTC. Here is a list of some of his biggest and most notable hits as producers (some are writing credits as well):

We're An American Band (#1, 1973) by Grand Funk Railroad
Baby Blue (#14p, 1972) by Badfinger
Walk Like A Man (#19p, 1973) by Grand Funk Railroad
Paradise By The Dashboard Light (#39p, 1978) by Meat Loaf
Two Out Of Three Ain't Bad (#11p, 1978) by Meat Loaf
Love My Way (#44p, 1982) by Psychedelic Furs
Bang The Drum All Day (#63p, 1983) by Todd Rundgren
I'm An Adult Now (#6m, 1988) by Pursuit of Happiness
I Saw The Light (#16p, 1972) by Todd Rundgren
We Gotta Get You A Woman (#20p, 1970) by Runt
Frederick (#90p, 1979) by Patti Smith Group
Set Me Free (#27p, 1980) by Utopia

Brad Shapiro

Brad Shapiro was active in the late 1960s and 1970s, working mainly as a producer (sometimes with partner Steve Alaimo or Dave Crawford) of Soul artists such as Jimmy "Bo" Horne, Millie Jackson, Betty Lavette, Jackie Moore, Wilson Pickett, Clarence Reid, Joe Simon, Dee Dee Warwick, and Betty Wright. Here is a list of some of his biggest and most notable hits as a producer:

I Can't Speak (Not charted, 1968) by Jimmy Bo Horne
Hurts So Good (#3r, #24p, 1973) by Millie Jackson
If You're Not Back in Love By Monday (#5r, #43p, 1977) by Millie Jackson
Take Your Love (And Shove It) (#116p, 1969) by Kane's Cousins
Salty Tears (Not charted, 1976) by Thelma Jones
Girl I Got News For You (Not charted, 1967) by Benny Latimore
Mojo Hannah (Not charted, 1971) by Tammi Lynn
Darling Baby (#22r, #106p, 1972) by Jackie Moore
Make Me Feel Like A Woman (#6r, 1975) by Jackie Moore
Take A Closer Look At The Woman You're With (#17r, #90p, 1973) by Wilson Pickett
Fire And Water (#2r, #24p, 1971) by Wilson Pickett
Nobody But You Babe (#7r, #40p, 1969) by Clarence Reid
Cold Night In Georgia (#44r, 1971) by Dee Dee Warwick
Girls Can't Do What The Guys Do (#15r, #33p, 1968) by Betty Wright

Phil Spector

Phil Spector practically wrote the book on the early 1960s Girl Group sound, and he's justifiably famous for his "Wall of Sound" production approach, which has been much imitated over the course of Rock history. Spector started in the late 1950s and was active through the 1980s, working with a diverse array of artists like Bobb B. Soxx & the Blue Jeans, Sonny Charles & Checkmates, the Beatles, the Crystals, Cher, Dion, George Harrison, Curtis Lee, John Lennon, Darlene Love, Gene Pitney, the Ramones, Righteous Bros., Ronettes, John Prine, and Ike & Tina Turner. Here is a list of some of his biggest and most notable hits as a producer:

Why Do Lovers Break Each Other's Heart? (#38p, 1963) by Bobb B. Soxx & the Blue Jeans
Black Pearl (#8r, #13p, 1969) by Sonny Charles & Checkmates
Puddin N' Tain (#43p, 1963) by Alley Cats
The Long And Winding Road (#1p, 1970) by The Beatles
Da Doo Ron Ron (#5r, #3p, 1963) by The Crystals
The Bells (Not charted, 1961) by The Creations
He's A Rebel (#2r, #1p, 1962) by The Crystals
Then He Kissed Me (#8r, #6p, 1963) by The Crystals
Make The Woman Love Me (Not charted, 1974) by Dion
My Sweet Lord (#1p, 1970) by George Harrison
What Is Life (#10p, 1971) by George Harrison
Pretty Little Angel Eyes (#7p, 1961) by Curtis Lee
Under The Moon of Love (#46p, 1962) by Curtis Lee
Instant Karma (We All Shine On) (#3p, 1970) by John Lennon
(Today I Met) The Boy I'm Gonna Marry (#39p, 1963) by Darlene Love
Imagine (#3p, 1971) by John Lennon
A Fine Fine Boy (#53p, 1963) by Darlene Love
Christmas (Baby Please Come Home) (Not charted, 1963) by Darlene Love
Every Breath I Take (#42p, 1961) by Gene Pitney
I Love How You Love Me (#5p, 1961) by Paris Sisters
Do You Remember Rock N' Roll Radio? (Not charted, 1980) by The Ramones
You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin' (#1p, #3r, 1964) by The Righteous Bros.
Unchained Melody (#6r, #4p, 1965) by The Righteous Bros.
Baby, I Love You (#24p, 1963) by The Ronettes
Be My Baby (#4r, #2p, 1963) by The Ronettes
Do I Love You? (#34p, 1964) by The Ronettes
River Deep-Mountain High (#88p, 1966) by Ike & Tina Turner
A Love Like Yours (Don't Come Knocking Every Day) (Not charted, 1967) by Ike & Tina Turner
So Young (Not charted, 1964) by Veronica

Bill Szymczyk

This producer with the consonant-heavy last name was very active in the 1970s and 1980s, working with bands like The Eagles, Elvin Bishop, Rick Derringer, Jay Ferguson, J. Geils Band, B.B. King, the James Gang, Joe Walsh, Bob Seger, and The Who. Here is a list of some of his biggest and most notable hits as a producer:

Hotel California (#1p, 1977) by The Eagles
Fooled Around And Fell In Love (#3p, #82r, 1976) by Elvin Bishop
Take It To The Limit (#4p, 1975) by The Eagles
One Of These Nights (#1p, 1975) by The Eagles
Thunder Island (#9p, 1977) by Jay Ferguson
The Thrill Is Gone (#3r, #15p, 1969) by B.B. King
Give It To Me (#30p, 1973) by J. Geils Band
Funk #49 (#59p, 1970) by The James Gang
Life's Been Good (#12p, 1978) by Joe Walsh
Against The Wind (#5p, 1980) by Bob Seger
Rocky Mountain Way (#23p, 1970) by Joe Walsh
You Better You Bet (#18p, 1981) by The Who

Tokens

Besides putting out their own excellent Doo Wop and Sunshine Pop singles on RCA, B.T. Puppy, and other labels in the 1960s, The Tokens (Hank Medress, Phil Margo, Mitch Margo, and Jay Siegel) produced prolifically during the 1960s and 1970s, and they have a lot of songwriting crecdits as well. As producers, they often went under the name "Bright Tunes," working with artists as diverse as The Chiffons, the Buddies, Dusk, Four Pennies, Lou Gossett, The Happenings, Robert John, Tony Orlando & Dawn, Randy & the Rainbows, the Summits, Johnny Thunder, and Frankie Valli. Here is a list of some of the team's biggest and most notable hits as producers (including some with writing and arranging credits as well):

A Love So Fine (#40p, 1963) by The Chiffons
He's So Fine (#1r, #1p, 1963) by The Chiffons
On The Go (Not charted, 1964) by The Buddies
One Fine Day (#6r, #5p, 1963) by The Chiffons
Sweet Talkin' Guy (#10p, 1966) by The Chiffons
I Hear Those Church Bells Ringing (#53p, 1971) by Dusk
My Block (#67p, 1963) by Four Pennies
See You In September (#3p, 1966) by The Happenings
The Lion Sleeps Tonight (#3p, 1972) by Robert John
Candida (#3p, 1970) by Dawn
Knock Three Times (#1p, 1970) by Dawn
Denise (#18r, #10p, 1963) by Randy & The Rainbows
Till The Water Stops Runnin' (Not charted, 1973) by Johnny Thunder
I Hear Trumpets Blow (#30p, 1966) by The Tokens
She Lets Her Hair Down (Early In The Morning) (#61p, 1969) by The Tokens

Allen Toussaint

Allen Toussaint infused nearly everything he did (including a large body of songs) with the sound of his native New Orleans. His distinctive production work, often with partner Marshall Sehorn, carved out a unique genre of Funky Soul in the 1960s and 1970s. Artists he produced over the years included Lee Dorsey, Lee Calvin, Joe Cocker, Ernie K-Doe, Chris Kenner, Dr. John, Betty Harris, LaBelle, the Meters, the Showmen, and Maurice Williams. Here is a list of some of his biggest and most notable hits as a producer (including some with writing and arranging credits as well):

Ride Your Pony (#7r, #28p, 1965) by Lee Dorsey
Hurry Back To Me (Not charted, 1967) by Diamond Joe
Fun Time (#43p, 1978) by Joe Cocker
Holy Cow (#10r, #23p, 1966) by Lee Dorsey
Working In The Coal Mine (#5r, #8p, 1966) by Lee Dorsey
Mother-in-Law (#1r, #1p, 1961) by Ernie K-Doe
Land of 1,000 Dances (#77p, 1963) by Chris Kenner
Right Place Wrong Time (#19r, #9p, 1973) by Dr. John
(Everybody Wanna Get Rich) Rite Away (#42r, #76p, 1973) by Dr. John
I'm Evil Tonight (Not charted, 1966) by Betty Harris
Ain't No Backing Up Now (Not charted, 1975) by Isis
Lady Marmalade (#1r, #1p, 1974) by LaBelle
Cissy Strut (#4r, #23p, 1969) by The Meters
Hey Pocky A-Way (#31r, 1974) by The Meters
It Will Stand (#80p, 1964) by The Showmen
Being Without You (Not charted, 1966) by Maurice Williams
Brother John (Not charted, 1976) by The Wild Tchoupitoulas

Teddy Vann

Teddy Vann was a 1960s producer of mainly Soul music, working with artists like the Bobbettes, Tony Fox, Larry Hale, Sandpebbles, Johnny Thunder, and Tender Slim. Here is a list of some of his biggest and most notable hits as a producer (including some with writing credits as well):

In Paradise (Not charted, 1964) by The Bobbettes
Soul Train (Not charted, 1965) by Dixie Drifter
(I've Got To) Do It To It (Not charted, 1967) by Tony Fox
Shout And Do The Duck (Not charted, 1966) by Larry Hale
Love Power (#14r, #22p, 1967) by The Sandpebbles
If You Didn't Hear Me The First Time (I'll Say It Again) (#42r, #122p, 1968) by The Sandpebbles
Forget It/ Psychedelic Technicolor Dream (#10r, #81p, 1967) by The Sandpebbles
Loop De Loop (#6r, #4p, 1962) by Johnny Thunder
The Rosy Dance (#122p, 1963) by Johnny Thunder
Teenage Hayride (#93p, 1960) by Tender Slim

Norman Whitfield

Together with Barrett Strong, Norman Whitfield wrote many of the most loved Motown hits, perhaps second only to Holland-Dozier-Holland as Motown's premier hit-maker. (Smokey Robinson is definitely in the mix, too!) Besides, writing, Whitfield produced most Motown acts and was active in the post-Motown 1970s as well, including Marvin Gaye, the Isley Bros., Gladys Knight & the Pips, the Marvelettes, Rare Earth, Rose Royce, Edwin Starr, Jimmy Ruffin, the Temptations, and Undisputed Truth. Here is a list of some of his biggest and most notable hits as a producer (see the writers page for writing credits):

I Heard It Through The Grapevine (#1r, #1p, 1968) by Marvin Gaye
Too Busy Thinking About My Baby (#1r, #4p, 1969) by Marvin Gaye
I Heard It Through The Grapevine (#1r, #2p, 1967) by Gladys Knight & the Pips
The End Of Our Road (#5r, #15p, 1968) by Gladys Knight & the Pips
Too Many Fish In The Sea (#15r, #25p, 1965) by The Marvelettes
(I Know) I'm Losing You (#7p, 1970) by Rare Earth
Car Wash (#1r, #1p, 1976) by Rose Royce
War (#3r, #1p, 1970) by Edwin Starr
Gonna Give Her All The Love I've Got (#14r, #29p, 1967) by Jimmy Ruffin
(I Know) I'm Losing You (#1r, #8p, 1966) by The Temptations
Ain't Too Proud To Beg (#1r, #13p, 1966) by The Temptations
Beauty Is Only Skin Deep (#1r, #3p, 1966) by The Temptations
Ball of Confusion (#2r, #3p, 1970) by The Temptations
I Wish It Would Rain (#1r, #4p, 1968) by The Temptations
Just My Imagination (#1r, #1p, 1971) by The Temptations
I Can't Get Next To You (#1r, #1p, 1969) by The Temptations
Papa Was A Rollin' Stone (#5r, #1p, 1972) by The Temptations
Smiling Faces Sometimes/ You Got The Love I Need (#2r, #3p, 1971) by Undisputed Truth
Needle In A Haystack (#31r, #45p, 1964) by The Velvelettes
You're My Everything (#3r, #5p, 1967) by The Temptations