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Merry Clayton (born December 25, 1948) is an American soul and gospel singer. She contributed vocals to numerous tracks and worked with many major recording artists for decades, including a duet with Mick Jagger on the Rolling Stones song "Gimme Shelter".
Feb 24, 2023 · How Merry Clayton turned ‘Gimme Shelter’ by the Rolling Stones from good to legendary. This is the remarkable story of Clayton’s contribution to one of rock ‘n’ roll’s all-time greatest songs....
Mar 28, 2021 · In 1962, an excited 14-year-old Merry Clayton turned up for her first big recording session. After entering the storied Capitol Studios in Hollywood, she took her place among the other...
Merry Clayton is a living legend of unparalleled solar-powered vocal majesty, boldly bringing the Black American church experience across musical genres and styles.
May 3, 2009 · MERRY CLAYTON - GIMME SHELTER. Merry performs her classic rendition of the Stones mega smash "Gimme Shelter". Not only was she the featured female vocalist on their version she also covered...
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Apr 7, 2021 · Clayton gives the often-sung “A Song for You” her own definition, her voice soaring and then adding a beautifully haunting saxophone solo by her late husband, Curtis Amy.
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Sep 22, 2021 · In the late 1960s, Merry Clayton was one of the most sought after backup singers. Her new album, released in April of this year, is called Beautiful Scars.
