Artie Wayne
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Wayne Kent |
| Born |
January 22, 1942 New York City, United States |
| Occupation(s) | songwriter, singer, producer |
| Years active | 1959–present |
Artie Wayne (born January 22, 1942) is an American semi-retired record producer, music publisher, award-winning songwriter and singer.
Artie Wayne has pursued an eclectic array of vocations and avocations including songwriter, singer, producer, publisher, concert promoter and wearable artist. His first hit as a songwriter and producer came in 1963 when he co-wrote Joey Powers' "Midnight Mary" for which he received a gold record, signifying that the single had realised $1 million in sales in the U.S.A. Wayne has had over 250 covers of his compositions recorded by such artists as Michael Jackson, Aretha Franklin, Tony Orlando and Dawn, Pat Boone, Helen Shapiro, The Magic Lanterns, Joe Dassin, The Temptations, Ricky Nelson, Paul Anka, Cher, and The 5th Dimension.
Wayne was first discovered by Bobby Darin in 1959, who sent him to Don Kirshner, who had just formed Aldon Music with veteran song man/producer Al Nevins. It was there that Wayne learned how to write songs from Carole King, Gerry Goffin, Barry Mann, Neil Sedaka, and Howie Greenfield.
He went on to collaborate with Paul Vance ("Itsy, Bitsy Bikini") and in 1963 co-wrote his first hit, " Midnight Mary" with Ben Raleigh ("Tell Laura I Love Her"). He also produced the single, which was singer Joey Powers' only hit. Wayne also wrote UK top 50 hits by Helen Shapiro ("Queen for Tonight") and The Magic Lanterns ("Excuse Me Baby").
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