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Clarence Lewis

real name Clarence L. Lewis

Clarence Lewis is credited on 1,419 releases across 397 albums tracked on Gatefold, active 1959–2025 — the collector-built map of who actually made the music.

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1,419

Credits

397

Albums

8

Decades active

691

In collections

Biography

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US songwriter, label owner (Revelation Records, Fury Records, Falew!), publisher owner (Fast Music), restaurant owner ("Pig 'n' Pit", "The Poolroom", "The Game Room") from Harlem, NY. Associate of Bobby Robinson. Best known as co-writer of Lee Dorsey's 1961 hit song "Ya Ya". Cousin of the producer Darlene Lewis (opens in a new tab).
Do NOT confuse with singer Clarence Lewis (unrelated) from Birmingham, AL, who recorded for Bobby Robinson's label Red Robin and Fury Records

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Credited work

1,419 releases · 397 albums · active 1959–2025

  • Performance · 1,538
  • Other credits · 24

Studios: Fillmore East · Cincinnati Gardens · Alpha Sound (2) · Ardent Studios

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