About Clay Drayton
Born 1947. Clay Drayton is an American musician, record producer, composer, arrangement, bassist and guitarist.
Clarence R. "Clay" Drayton (born August 4 1947) is an American songwriter, arranger, producer, and sideman best known for his work at Motown. He was the arranger on Diana Ross’s certified gold record, “Love Hangover.”
Career
In a career that spans over four decades, Drayton’s songs have been recorded by Al Wilson, Lenny Williams, High Inergy, Táta Vega, and The Jackson 5., None High InergyTáta Vega
"Aint No Love Left" Tamy Smith High Inergy "How’s Your Love Life" None Al Wilson
"Gypsy Lady Fortune Teller" Hal Davis Al Wilson
"Life Of The Party" Tamy Smith; The Jackson 5
"She's a Rhythm Child" Ruth Talmage; Hal Davis The Jackson 5
"We're Gonna Change Our Style" Judy Cheeks The Jackson 5
"Window Shopping" Pam Sawyer; Tamy Smith The Jackson 5
"Cupid" Tamy smith The Jackson 5
"City Lights" Jermaine Jermaine Jackson
"No Matter Where" Tamy Smith; David Ruffin GC Cameron "You Got Me Running" Judy Wieder Lenny Williams "Though We Loved Once" Judy Wieder Lenny Williams
"Do It Now" Ruth Talmage Bette Midler
"Make Love Last Forever" None Karen Pree
"Making Room For Love" Judy Wieder; Paul Jackson Jr. Alton McClain & Destiny
"Bring It Back" Judy Wieder Alton McClain & Destiny
"Steal Away" None |Billy Davis Jr.
"Thanks For Your Grace" Laythan Armor |Roberson Brothers
"I Can't Stop Dancing/Dance Fever" Hal Davis; Michael Sutton Supremes
"Stay Together" AC Drummer Jr.; Roland Washington Soul Excitement
"Smile" Tamy Smith; Paul Cutner Soul Excitement
"It's Not A Song" None Debbie Austin & Destiny
"Going Home Now" None Larry Laster
"I've Been Born Again" None Larry Laster
"Just Say No" Paul Jackson Jr.; Philip Nicholas Phil and Brenda Nicholas
"Praise The Lord" None Soldiers For The Second Coming
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Clay Drayton?
Motown songwriter and arranger.
When was Clay Drayton born?
Clay Drayton was born on 4 August 1947.
What is Clay Drayton's occupation?
Clay Drayton is a musician, record producer, composer, arrangement, bassist and guitarist.
What nationality is Clay Drayton?
Clay Drayton is American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Clay Drayton. https://biography.guide/clay-drayton/
MLA: "Clay Drayton." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/clay-drayton/.
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