Doctor Clayton

Doctor Clayton (born Peter Joe Clayton; April 19, 1898 – January 7, 1947) was an American blues singer and songwriter.

Biography Clayton was born in Georgia

Among the songs he wrote were "Cheating and Lying Blues", frequently covered by other blues artists; "Pearl Harbor Blues", written after the Pearl Harbor bombing of 1941; and "Moonshine Women Blues", which became a chart hit for B.B. King under the name "The Woman I Love" in 1968. Most of his later recordings featured Blind John Davis on piano. Attesting to his companion's popularity, Slim worked as "Dr. Clayton's Buddy" in his debut recording session, in 1947. In the same year, Willie "Long Time" Smith recorded, "My Buddy Doctor Clayton".

Document Records released all of Clayton's output recorded between 1935 and 1942 on one CD. Old Tramp Records released the remaining 1946 recordings.

Discography Doctor Clayton & His Buddy: Pearl Harbour Blues (Camden/RCA International, 1970) Gotta Find My Baby (Bluetime/Swingtime, 1987) Doctor Clayton and His Buddy (1935–1947) (DA Music, 1989) -with Sunnyland Slim Complete Recorded Works (1935–1942) (Document, 1993) Doctor Clayton & His Buddies: Complete Recordings 1946 & 1947 (Old Tramp, 1994) -with Sunnyland Slim, Willie "Long Time" Smith Angels in Harlem (P-Vine, 1999)