Don Covay date of birth:
March 24, 1938
How old was Don Covay when died?
76
Where was Don Covay born?
Orangeburg, South Carolina, United States
When did Don Covay die?
January 30, 2015
What is Don Covay nationality?
American
What is Don Covay's occupation?
Vocalist, Songwriter
What genre is Don Covay's work?
R&B, Rock and Roll, , Soul, Blues, R&B, rock and roll, soul, blues
What instruments does Don Covay play?
vocals, Vocals
Short Biography
Donald James Randolph (March 24, 1936 – January 31, 2015), better known by his stage name Don Covay, was an American R&B, rock and roll and soul singer and songwriter most active from the 1950s to the 1970s. His most successful recordings included "Mercy, Mercy" (1964), "See-Saw" (1965), and "It's Better To Have (And Don't Need)" (1974). Other songs written by Covay included "Pony Time", a US #1 hit for Chubby Checker, and "Chain of Fools", a Grammy-winning song for Aretha Franklin. He received a Pioneer Award from the Rhythm and Blues Foundation in 1994.