Clarence george carter born january 14, 1936 is an american blues and soul singer, musician, songwriter and record producer. Watch the music video and discover trivia about this classic pop song now. Clarence carter born 14 january 1936, montgomery, alabama is a singer and musician. 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. 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. Digitally remastered twofer containing a pair of albums by the soul great. Clarence carter s first majorhit album remains a mustown record, holding up extraordinarily well across four decades. Pound for pound, patches is clarence carter s greatest recording.
Listen free to clarence carter snatching it back snatching it back, slip away and more. Clarence carter sings patches in live concert by herbert dennard. Clarence carter was born on january 14, 1936 in montgomery, alabama, usa. The lyrics, in the song, have evolved very sad feelings to a great many people. 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. Richard mcculley, creator of beat magazine 865,588 views. Patches, first recorded by chairmen of the board, was a uk number 2 and a u. Vinyl 7 clarence carter patches 1970, large centre, vinyl discogs. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Patchesthe dynamic clarence carter clarence carter. Its all in your mind writtenby george jackson 3, raymond moore.
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. I was born and raised down in alabama on a farm way back up in the woods. 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. Be what you are is a 1973 soul album by the staple singers. Provided to youtube by rhino atlantic patches clarence carter snatching it back. The great soul singer clarence carter reprises his classic hit patches and presents his unique interpretations of songs made famous by such soul legends as the ojays, bill withers, dobie gray and the commodores. 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 story part 1 on chancellor of souls soul facts show duration.
Check out patches by clarence carter on amazon music. 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. Listen free to clarence carter patches radio iheartradio. Clarence carter is an american blues and soul singer, musician, songwriter and record producer. Get youtube premium get youtube tv best of youtube music sports gaming movies tv shows news live. 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. The dynamic clarence carter from 1969 and 1970s patches contain such original hits as patches and too weak to fight alongside cover. His most successful songs include slip away, back d. This budget disc from collectables pairs up two original releases for the atlantic label. 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. Clarence carter you talk too much lyrics genius lyrics.
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. 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. Till i cant take it anymore writtenby clyde otis, dorian burton. Tyrone davis so good to be home with you by dorryval.
Listen free to clarence carter clarence carter sings patches and other great hits patches, got a thing about you baby and more. Carter s earliest releases were as half of the duo clarence and calvin. Clarence carter patches lyrics and tracklist genius. 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. You talk too much, you worry me to death you talk too much, you even worry my pet you just talk, talk too much you talk about people that you dont know. Clarence carter sings patches and other great hits.
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