Clarence carter sings patches in live concert by herbert dennard. Clarence carter was born on january 14, 1936 in montgomery, alabama, usa. 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 he did wonders when the times got bad the little money. Get youtube premium get youtube tv best of youtube music sports gaming movies tv shows news live. Listen free to clarence carter patches willie and laura mae jones, say man and more. 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. Be what you are is a 1973 soul album by the staple singers. Carter attended the alabama school for the blind in talladega, alabama and alabama state college in montgomery, graduating in august 1960 with a bachelor of science degree in music. Clarence carter 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 he did wonders when the times. Carter s earliest releases were as half of the duo clarence and calvin.
Its all in your mind writtenby george jackson 3, raymond moore. 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. It reached number on the billboard top soul lps chart. 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 patches papa used to tease me about it course deep down inside. Clarence carter you talk too much lyrics genius lyrics. Patches, first recorded by chairmen of the board, was a uk number 2 and a u. Patches was included on chairmen of the boards first album, the chairmen of the board later reissued as give me just a little more time, and was the bside of the groups july 1970 single, everythings tuesday, their third chart hit. Patchesthe dynamic clarence carter clarence carter. Vinyl 7 clarence carter patches 1970, large centre, vinyl discogs.
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 george carter is an american blues and soul singer, musician, songwriter and record producer. His most successful songs include slip away 1968, back door santa, too weak to fight, patches 1970, and strokin 1985. Check out patches by clarence carter on amazon music. Impassioned gospelinflected vocals and distinctive guitar playing mark this 60s soul singers work. Clarence carter s first majorhit album remains a mustown record, holding up extraordinarily well across four decades. Tyrone davis so good to be home with you by dorryval. Vinyl 7 clarence carter patches 1970, sp, vinyl discogs. 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. Clarence carter born 14 january 1936, montgomery, alabama is a singer and musician. Carter s singing possesses an immediacy and emotional impact that is as striking today as it was in 1970, and displays a vast range as well. Clarence carter is an american blues and soul singer, musician, songwriter and record producer.
I was born and raised down in alabama on a farm way back up in the woods. The lyrics, in the song, have evolved very sad feelings to a great many people. His most successful songs include slip away, back d. Blind songwriter and guitarist clarence carter was known for the passionate vocal style he used on narratives that often reflected the times. Digitally remastered twofer containing a pair of albums by the soul great. Clarence carter sings patches and other great hits. Listen free to clarence carter patches radio iheartradio. Pound for pound, patches is clarence carter s greatest recording. The dynamic clarence carter from 1969 and 1970s patches contain such original hits as patches and too weak to fight alongside cover. Richard mcculley, creator of beat magazine 865,588 views.
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