Raymond Earl Jackson (September 11, 1941 – November 10, 1972) was an influential American rhythm and blues songwriter, guitarist, and record producer. Born and raised in Memphis, Tennessee, Jackson's musical journey began in his teenage years when he formed the group Soul Consolators with his friend Homer Banks. Together, they wrote songs for the group, marking the start of a prolific songwriting partnership.

After serving in the US Army from 1966 to 1968, Jackson resumed his collaboration with Banks, who had begun working at the iconic Stax Records. The duo, along with songwriter Bettye Crutcher, formed a successful songwriting trio known as We Three. They penned several hits, including Johnnie Taylor's "Who's Making Love," which topped the Billboard R&B chart and reached no. 5 on the Hot 100. The trio continued to create hits such as Taylor's "Take Care Of Your Homework" and "I Could Never Be President," as well as Carla Thomas' "I Like What You're Doing (To Me)."

Jackson's collaboration with Banks and Carl Hampton yielded further successes, including the hit "(If Loving You Is Wrong) I Don't Want to Be Right," popularized by Luther Ingram, and The Staple Singers' "If You're Ready (Come Go With Me)" and "Touch a Hand, Make a Friend." Tragically, Raymond Jackson's life was cut short at the age of 31 when he died in a house fire in November 1972.

Jackson's legacy continues through his sons, Raymond Earl Jackson Jr. and Cornelius Jackson, who are also musicians and formed We Three Productions in 2020. His brother, Robert Jackson, contributed to the music industry as an engineer at Stax Records and later as Isaac Hayes' manager.