In 1977, his song "Making a Good Thing Better" appeared on Olivia Newton-John's album of the same name. In 1978 he wrote an amusing cult dance hit for Patti LaBelle titled "Eyes in the Back of My Head", featured on her "Tasty" album. Wingfield also played keyboards with The Hollies during this period (1975-1980). In 1980, he produced "Searching for the Young Soul Rebels" the first album by Dexys Midnight Runners. In the 1980s, Wingfield teamed with the film producer Mel Brooks, and co-wrote the songs "It's Good to Be the King" and "To Be or Not to Be". In 1985, he produced the Kane Gang's debut album "Bad and Lowdown World of the Kane Gang". Three years later his production credits appeared on The Proclaimers UK Top 20 hit "I'm Gonna Be" and their album "Sunshine on Leith".