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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...
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.
Merry Clayton was born on 25 December 1948 in New Orleans, Louisiana, USA. She is an actress, known for Lionheart (1990), Dirty Dancing (1987) and 9½ Weeks (1986). She was previously married to Curtis Amy.
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.
Apr 9, 2021 · No Longer '20 Feet From Stardom': Singer Merry Clayton Steps Out Of The Background. Clayton sang backup with Ray Charles, Joe Cocker, Carole King and many others. Now she has a new album —...
Merry Clayton is a living legend of unparalleled solar-powered vocal majesty, boldly bringing the Black American church experience across musical genres and styles.
Apr 9, 2021 · Singer Merry Clayton did the iconic background vocals of the 1969 Rolling Stones song "Gimme Shelter." But despite the fame and success of the record, Clayton remained largely...
Feb 28, 2022 · Clayton's voice levied public success, personal tragedy. After years of singing in church, Clayton dipped her toe in secular music.
