David Bernard Crawford (October 24, 1943 – June 1988)[1] was an American R&B musician, songwriter, radio personality and record producer.
He wrote "What a Man", originally recorded by Linda Lyndell and later reinterpreted by Salt-n-Pepa; "Precious, Precious", a hit for Jackie Moore; and "Young Hearts Run Free", an international hit for Candi Staton.
As a teenager, he performed with gospel musicians including Albertina Walker, Shirley Caesar, and The Caravans.
As a freelance producer in 1975, based in Atlanta, Georgia, he was paired with singer Candi Staton, and wrote "Young Hearts Run Free".
Crawford reportedly made substantial financial losses on the venture, and returned to Miami where he worked as a DJ on gospel radio.