Clarence Alexander "Skip" Scarborough (November 26, 1944 – July 3, 2003) was an American songwriter, best known for romantic ballads.
A prolific songwriter, Scarborough wrote songs performed by L.T.D., Anita Baker and Earth, Wind & Fire.
He co-wrote "Giving You the Best That I Got", which won a Grammy Award in 1988 for Best R&B Song.
[1] Scarborough was a cousin of fellow songwriter and producer Gary Taylor.
[2] Scarborough died of cancer on July 3, 2003 in Los Angeles.