Van McCoy

Van Allen Clinton McCoy (Jan. 6, 1940 – July 6, 1979)

Singer / Songwriter, Musician, Record Producer, Arranger and Orchestra Conductor, Van McCoy, was a major talented Artist that produced and wrote many singles (When you're young and in love by Ruby and the Romantics , Right on the tip of my tongue by Brenda and the Tabulations, Baby I'm yours by Barbara Lewis, To each is own by Faith, Hope & Charity, Walk away from love by David Ruffin and others) for other Artist and scored a successful single of his own. He died from an heart attack in 1979 at aged 39 years old. Please take a listen here and enjoy your weekend:

Soul cha cha, African symphony, The shuffle, Mr. DJ,  Let me down easy, Change with the times and The hustle

Source: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Van_McCoy

Background information
Birth name	Van Allen Clinton McCoy
Born	January 6, 1940[1] Washington, D.C., United States[1]
Died	July 6, 1979 (aged 39)[1] Englewood, New Jersey, United States
Genres	Disco, R&B, pop
Occupation(s)	Singer, songwriter
Years active	1952–1979
Labels	Columbia, Avco, H&L