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Jessie Mae Robinson
Jessie Mae Robinson was a pioneering African American songwriter born in Texas in 1918 and raised in the Watts neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. Her songs have been recorded by a wide range of artists, from Louis Jordan to Lana Del Rey. Known for her ability to write both party songs and heartbreak ballads, Robinson's work was characterized by concise and evocative language, granting dignity to her characters.

Growing up, Robinson was a champion tap dancer and wrote a column for the California Eagle newspaper. She also performed in WPA musicals and was encouraged to pursue songwriting by neighborhood friend Joe Adams. Her break came in 1945 when Dinah Washington released "Mellow Mama Blues."

Despite working mostly on her own in the 1940s and 50s, Robinson challenged the music industry's attempts to pigeonhole her into specific genres. She achieved pop crossover success in 1952 with Patti Page's recording of "I Went To Your Wedding." A self-taught musician, she often hummed melodies into a tape recorder and scribbled lyrics on paper, having her songs transcribed onto sheet music in Hollywood.

In the early 1960s, Robinson started her own record labels but grew tired of the music industry. Her health declined, and she passed away in 1966 at the age of 48. Robinson left behind a legacy as a uniquely gifted composer, known for her imaginative and ambitious work.
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