Lincoln R. Chase (June 29, 1926 – October 6, 1980) was an American songwriter and occasional recording artist.

Lorenzo, his father, was born in Cuba and his mother, Edith (or Elizabeth), was a native of the British West Indies.

However, his single releases for Decca and, later, other labels including RCA, Dawn, Liberty and Columbia were unsuccessful.

[4] His first real success came when his song "Such a Night" was recorded by The Drifters, featuring Clyde McPhatter, in November 1953.

Chase's next major success came with "Jim Dandy," recorded on December 21, 1955, by LaVern Baker and the Gliders and released in late 1956.

[13][14] Featuring drummer Idris Muhammad, it has been described as "trippy, odd and funky all at the same time....a bit like a black Frank Zappa but groovier.

"[15] Also in 1973, his song "Jim Dandy" was recorded by southern rock band Black Oak Arkansas.