ABOUT
Lou Courtney (August 15, 1943 - June 25, 2021, b. Louis Russell Pegues) was a soul/pop singer-songwriter who became famous during the late 1960s. As a performing artist, his best known songs and biggest crossover successes include the dance hits, "Skate Now" and "Do The Thing," which both made the R&B Top 20 in 1967. He also wrote songs for such bands and artists as Chubby Checker, Freddie & The Dreamers, The McCoys, The Nashville Teens, and Mary Wells.
Best known songs (with years) include:
- Do The Thing (1967)
- Skate Now (1967)
Pop charts debut year: 1967
Years active: 1962 - ca. 1980s
Genres: Soul, pop, funk
Labels: Imperial, Riverside, Pop-Side, Verve, Epic, RCA
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