Click here to visit our frequently asked questions about html5. The lyrics, in the song, have evolved very sad feelings to a great many. The recording was a tremendous success from its released in july 1970, climbing to the top of the major pop charts in only two months. Clarence carter born 14 january 1936, montgomery, alabama is a singer and musician. The title track is the bestknown song here, though its all in your mind was also a hit later in the year, and i cant leave your. Clarence carter patches 7 inch 7 vinyl 45 uk atlantic. Clarence carter was born on january 14, 1936 in montgomery, alabama, usa. Watch the music video and discover trivia about this classic pop song now. Im coming to the keyboard a few weeks too late to wish clarence carter a happy birthday he turned 80 on jan. Clarence carter patches original stereo enhanced youtube. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. I was born and raised down in alabama on a farm way back up in the woods i was so ragged that folks used to call me patches papa used to tease me about it cause deep down inside he was hurt cause hed done all he could my papa was a great old man i can see him with a shovel in his hands, see education he never had.
Clarence carter s first majorhit album remains a mustown record, holding up extraordinarily well across four decades. Patches clarence carter july 1970 terence fletcher. The great alabama soul man clarence carter was at the peak of his popularity when he recorded and released the two albums featured in kents latest project from the vaults of fame records. Listen free to clarence carter patches willie and laura mae jones, say man and more.
Patches say it one more time by clarence carter single. So good to see his albums again, cleaned up with bonuses. This disc sold over one million copies, and received a. Pound for pound, patches is clarence carters greatest recording. Clarence carter grew up in alabama listening to blues singers like john lee hooker and washboard sam guys who found many different ways to sing about sex.
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I was suprised this came as a stereo issue in the uk as many recordings were mono in 1970. Your browser does not currently recognize any of the video formats available. Patches say it one more time, a single by clarence carter. Patches 1970 snatching it back 1969 strokin 1986 too weak to fight 1968. I was born and raised down in alabama on a farm way back up in the woods i was so ragged the folks used to call me. Clarence carter looking for a fox music video from another day in paradise fetaure film by jeff alley. Among the jewels on here are slip away, snatching it back, and let me comfort you. Carter is best known for his 1970 hit patches, where his bold voice and spoken word interludes told the story of a young who inherited the burden of caring for his family after his.
Clarence carter guitar, vocals, travis wammack guitar, albert s. Clarence carter is best known for his 1970 hit patches but as this collection which focuses on his recordings from 1966 to early 1970, just before patches was released shows, he was recording plenty of great songs in his early years. Chairmen of the board lead singer general johnson and his songwriting partner ronald dunbar wrote the song, which tells a heartwrenching story about a boy. Also known as the c and c boys, the blind duo made seven singles, the last of which was recorded at fames muscle shoals studio.
His most successful songs include slip away 1968, back door santa, too weak to fight, patches 1970, and strokin 1985. Born in montgomery, alabama, on january 14, 1936, carter attended the alabama school for the blind in talladega, alabama. Patches was a massive hit for clarence carter in the year of 1970. Clarence george carter born january 14, 1936 is an american blues and soul singer, musician, songwriter and record producer. Clarence carter patches i cant leave your love alone atlantic uk 2091 030. Vinyl 7 clarence carter patches 1970, pl, vinyl discogs. Patches clarence carter july 1970 video dailymotion. Carters earliest releases were as half of the duo clarence and calvin.
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The fame singles volume 2 197073 completes our look at this classic run of southern soul artistry after the success of our first volume. Clarence carter sings patches in live concert by herbert dennard. Richard mcculley, creator of beat magazine 865,588 views. Vinyl 7 clarence carter patches say it one more time 1970, vinyl discogs. Watch clarence carter strokin starnight2016 on dailymotion.