Otha Young

Otha Young (a.k.a. Robert Otha Young) (May 10, 1943 – August 6, 2009) was an American singer, songwriter, guitarist, producer and the longtime musical partner of Grammy Award-winning country-pop artist Juice Newton. Otha was born on May 10, 1943 in Tulare, Tulare County, California. Other Otha Young-penned Top-10 hits include "Sweet, Sweet Smile" (The Carpenters, 1978), "Don't You" (Forester Sisters, 1987) and "What Can I Do With My Heart?" (Juice Newton, 1986).

Otha Young

Otha Young (a.k.a. Robert Otha Young) (May 10, 1943 – August 6, 2009) was an American singer, songwriter, guitarist, producer and the longtime musical partner of Grammy Award-winning country-pop artist Juice Newton. Otha was born on May 10, 1943 in Tulare, Tulare County, California. Other Otha Young-penned Top-10 hits include "Sweet, Sweet Smile" (The Carpenters, 1978), "Don't You" (Forester Sisters, 1987) and "What Can I Do With My Heart?" (Juice Newton, 1986).