Mervyn Guy Fletcher OBE (born 21 April 1944)[1][2] is an English record producer, singer and songwriter who, in partnership with Doug Flett, wrote several hits for other artists.
After deciding to turn to songwriting, he met lyricist Doug Flett in 1966 and their long partnership resulted in writing songs for several international artists.
They were the first British writers to have a song recorded by Elvis Presley, when "The Fair's Movin' On" appeared on the B-side of his 1969 single "Clean Up Your Own Backyard".
"Save Me" was also a Billboard Hot 100 entry for American stars Donna McDaniel and Merrilee Rush in 1977[15] and was recorded by Helen Reddy for her 1981 album Play Me Out.
Fletcher and Flett also wrote hits for Ray Charles ("Is There Anyone Out There"),[16] Tom Jones,[17] Joe Cocker ("Lady Put the Light Out")[18] and the Bay City Rollers ("Dedication").
[6] In 1975, Fletcher, former Onyx guitarist Al Hodge and John Hodkinson formed the soft rock trio Rogue, who released several singles, including "Cool Clear Air", "Lay Me Down", "Lady Put the Light Out", "Too Much Too Soon", "One to One", and "Borderline", and three albums.