Clarence Carter
- Type: Singer/Songwriter
- Country: United Kingdom
- Born: January 14, 1936 in Montgomery, Alabama, United States
- Died: May 13, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Biography
Clarence Carter was a blind soul singer and songwriter from Montgomery, Alabama, whose records at #FAME Studios# in Muscle Shoals made him a Southern soul fixture. His hits include 'Slip Away' and 'Back Door Santa' (1968), the Grammy-winning 'Patches' (1970) and the 1986 comeback 'Strokin''. He performed for six decades before his death in Atlanta in 2026, aged 90. His chuckling, conversational delivery influenced generations of Southern soul singers.
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Clarence Carter Discography
- This Is Clarence Carter (1968) - Album - rated 4.19/5