Brook Benton was earning a good living as a songwriter and producer in the mid-50's for artists such as Clyde McPhatter, and Nat King Cole. He was also beginning to record some himself with so-so results until 1959, when his, "It's Just a Matter of Time" reached #3 on the charts. This continues a four year period where he records a LOT of singles, and 15 of them made the top 20.
The British invasion years were not kind to him, but he made a major comeback on the charts in 1970 after a move to Atlantic Records with, "Rainy Night in Georgia"
The British invasion years were not kind to him, but he made a major comeback on the charts in 1970 after a move to Atlantic Records with, "Rainy Night in Georgia"
