Pam Sawyer
born in 1938 in Romford, Essex, United Kingdom
Pam Sawyer
Pamela Sawyer is an American-based songwriter[1] from Romford in east London.
Sawyer worked with artists at Motown from 1967 to 1977. Before Motown she had been involved in hit records for the Young Rascals and Lulu, and wrote with Lori Burton with whom she also recorded as the Whyte Boots.
Sawyer co-wrote hits for The Supremes, Diana Ross, Marvin Gaye, David Ruffin, and Michael Jackson. She has also written for non-Motown artists, including The O'Jays and Patti LaBelle & the Bluebelles. Her regular writing partners included Gloria Jones and Marilyn McLeod.
Selected Songwriting Credits
Song | Co-Writer(s) | Performer(s) |
---|---|---|
"If I Were Your Woman"[2] | Gloria Jones Clay McMurray |
Gladys Knight and the Pips Bettye LaVette Stephanie Mills Alicia Keys |
"I Thought It Took a Little Time (But Today I Fell in Love)"[2] | Michael Masser |
Diana Ross |
"It's So Hard for Me to Say Goodbye"[2] | Frank Wilson | Eddie Kendricks |
"Let Me Tickle Your Fancy"[2] |
Jermaine Jackson Paul M. Jackson Marilyn McLeod |
Jermaine Jackson |
"Love Child"[2] |
Deke Richards R. Dean Taylor Frank Wilson |
Diana Ross and the Supremes Booker T. & the M.G.'s Sweet Sensation |
"Love Hangover"[2] | Marilyn McLeod |
Diana Ross Associates Jody Watley Players Association |
"My Mistake (Was to Love You)"[2] | Gloria Jones | Marvin Gaye and Diana Ross |
"My Whole World Ended (The Moment You Left Me)"[2] |
Johnny Bristol Harvey Fuqua Jimmy Roach |
David Ruffin |
"You Can't Turn Me Off (In the Middle of Turning Me On)"[2] | Marilyn McLeod | High Inergy |
References
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