sentences:  Singleton spent nine years at Mercury and its sister label, Smash Records, during which he was involved in producing many hit records, including "Walk On By", Leroy Van Dyke; "Ahab the Arab", Ray Stevens; "Wooden Heart", Joe Dowell; and producing acts such as Jerry Lee Lewis, Roger Miller, Charlie Rich, Dave Dudley, and Brook Benton.In 1962, Singleton bought the master recording of "Hey Paula" by Jill and Ray, originally released on LeCam Records.He changed the duo's names to Paul & Paula and issued the song on Mercury's sister Philips.