What were /mu/'s favorite Clarence Carter songs?>The Boogie Report has received the somber news tonight that the legendary soul singer, songwriter, and guitarist Clarence Carter has passed away. He was 90 years old.>The Montgomery, Alabama, native—a giant of the industry and a cornerstone of the Southern Soul and Blues movement—leaves behind an unparalleled legacy. Blind from birth, Carter transformed his personal challenges into a signature sound that bridged the gap between raw blues and polished R&B.>A Legacy of "Slip Away" and "Strokin'">Carter's career, which spanned over six decades, was defined by his storytelling and his unmistakable, soulful delivery. He first gained national prominence with his 1968 classic "Slip Away" and followed it with the gut-wrenching, Grammy-winning ballad "Patches" in 1970.To a new generation of fans, he became a cultural phenomenon with the 1985 anthem "Strokin'," a staple of Southern Soul radio and Juke Joints across the country.https://soultracks.com/clarence-carter-dies/
Sixty Minutes With Clarence Carter [Fame, 1973]The title has nothing to do with the record's duration--it's yet another play on this soul survivor's back-door-man routine. But thanks to Rich Hall's confident cop of the Allmans' high lick and an unusual things-ain't-getting-better lyric from George Jackson, a lot of this is more than routine. B+
Patches forever a tune
