Historical Artist Profile
George Benson
Biography & Overview
George Washington Benson (born March 22, 1943) is an American jazz fusion guitarist, singer, and songwriter. He began his professional career at the age of 19 as a jazz guitarist. A former child prodigy, Benson first came to prominence in the 1960s, playing soul jazz with Jack McDuff and others. He then launched a successful solo career, alternating between jazz, pop, R&B singing, and scat singing.
🇺🇸 US Billboard Tracking History
6 Charted Tracks
"Give Me The Night"
Entered Charts: 1980
Peak: #4
"Turn Your Love Around"
Entered Charts: 1981
Peak: #5
"On Broadway"
Entered Charts: 1978
Peak: #7
"This Masquerade"
Entered Charts: 1976
Peak: #10
"Love Ballad"
Entered Charts: 1979
Peak: #18
"The Greatest Love Of All"
Entered Charts: 1977
Peak: #24
🇬🇧 UK Official Charts History
23 Charted Tracks
"Give Me The Night"
Entered Charts: 1980
Peak: #7
"In Your Eyes"
Entered Charts: 1983
Peak: #7
"Love X Love"
Entered Charts: 1980
Peak: #10
"Lady Love Me (One Mo Time)"
Entered Charts: 1983
Peak: #11
"Never Give Up On A Good Thing"
Entered Charts: 1982
Peak: #14
"Shiver"
Entered Charts: 1986
Peak: #19
"Natu Boy"
Entered Charts: 1977
Peak: #26
"Gatest Love Of All"
Entered Charts: 1977
Peak: #27
"Feel Like Makin' Love"
Entered Charts: 1983
Peak: #28
"Love Ballad"
Entered Charts: 1979
Peak: #29
"Turn Your Love Around"
Entered Charts: 1981
Peak: #29
"20/20"
Entered Charts: 1985
Peak: #29
"Supership"
Entered Charts: 1975
Peak: #30
"What'S On Your Mind"
Entered Charts: 1981
Peak: #45
"Teaser"
Entered Charts: 1987
Peak: #45
"Let'S Do It Again"
Entered Charts: 1988
Peak: #56
"Inside Love"
Entered Charts: 1983
Peak: #57
"Beyond The Sea (La Mer)"
Entered Charts: 1985
Peak: #60
"Kisses In The Moonlight"
Entered Charts: 1986
Peak: #60
"No One Emotion"
Entered Charts: 1985
Peak: #76
"Late At Night"
Entered Charts: 1984
Peak: #86
"Twice The Love"
Entered Charts: 1988
Peak: #91
"I Just Wanna Hang Around You"
Entered Charts: 1985
Peak: #93