Young Jessie is best known as the writer of his original "Mary Lou," later covered by Ronnie Hawkins in 1959, Bob Seger in 1976, and Gene Clark in 1977. He recorded with doo wop group The Flairs in the early 1950's and briefly recorded with The Coasters in 1957 (including "Searchin'" and "Young Blood"). He has also appeared on records by The Crescendos and Johnny Morisette, as well as being a writer for other artists' recordings, including The Chargers and Jimmy Norman. He made several solo singles in the 1950's and 1960's.

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