Mayme Watts
Mayme P. Watts, also known as Maymie Watts, was an influential American songwriter and R&B singer, notable for her work during the 1950s and 1960s. She gained recognition as a co-writer of the jazz standard "Alright, Okay, You Win" alongside Sid Wyche. Her songwriting talents extended to collaborations with Robert Mosely, resulting in charting songs such as "Give Me Your Love" and "Midnight Flyer" by Nat King Cole, "Since I Made You Cry" by The Rivieras, "Point of No Return" by Adam Wade, and "Ooh! What a Day!", recorded by both Craig Douglas and Sarah Vaughan.
Watts also showcased her vocal talents as a member of the Lionel Hampton Orchestra and recorded singles both as a solo artist and as part of the duo Mayme & Robert. Her discography includes solo tracks like "Quicksand" and "There Goes That Train," and duo performances such as "Ain't No Way in the World" and "Sweet Lips."
In her personal life, Watts married Ralph Sawyer in Germany in March 1958. She later filed a lawsuit in August 1959 against former Mercury Records executive Brad Shad for royalties she claimed were owed from "Alright, Okay, You Win." By the mid-1960s, she was performing with the Walter Davis Jr. Trio and married pianist Walter Davis. Watts' contributions to music, particularly in songwriting and performance, have left a lasting impact on the jazz and R&B genres.