Brook Benton was an American singer and songwriter who was popular with rock and roll, rhythm and blues, and pop music audiences during the late 1950s and early 1960s and who continues to have an influence on music today. In honour of Brook Benton’s death anniversary (died April 9, 1988) we rounded up his top ten hits. Which tune is your favourite?

10. Thank You Pretty Baby – #16 in 1959

9. Endlessly -#12 in 1959

8. A Rockin’ Good Way(To Mess Around And Fall In Love) -with Dinah Washington #7 in 1960

7. Kiddio – #7 in 1960

6. So Many Ways – #6 in 1959

5. Baby (You’ve Got What It Takes) – with Dinah Washington #5 in 1960

4. Rainy Night In Georgia – #4 in 1970

3. Hotel Happiness – #3 for one week in 1963

2. It’s Just A Matter of Time – #3 for one week in 1959

1. The Boll Weevil Song – #2 for three weeks in 1961