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Lou Courtney was an American soul singer, songwriter, and producer born on August 15, 1943, in Buffalo, NY, U.S.A. He passed away on June 25, 2021, in New York, NY, U.S.A. Courtney had a minor impact on the soul music scene in the 1960s with a series of dance hits that showcased a proto-funk style. He recorded his first single for Imperial Records in 1962, but much of his early work involved songwriting behind the scenes, collaborating with various producers and writing for artists under his birth name. In 1966, he signed with Riverside Records and released several dance hits that elevated him to national stardom, including "Skate Now," which reached number 13 on the R&B chart and number 70 on the pop chart in 1967, and "Do The Thing," which peaked at number 17 R&B and number 80 pop. In 1968, he joined Buddah Records and recorded "Tryin' To Find My Woman," a song that did not chart upon release but later gained a following among UK northern soul fans. Courtney also served as the lead vocalist for the Packers, known for their track "Go Ahead." In 1973, he collaborated with a producer and achieved a hit single with "What Do You Want Me To Do," which reached number 48 on the R&B chart, followed by "I Don't Need Nobody Else," pe

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