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...
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Merry Clayton is the third studio album by American soul singer Merry Clayton, released in 1971 on the Ode Records label. AllMusic Guide's editorial board...
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rape and fear. It features prominent guest vocals by American singer Merry Clayton. American author, music journalist and cultural critic Greil Marcus...
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composed by Rudy Clark. It was first released as a single in 1963 by Merry Clayton that did not chart. The song was made a hit a year later when recorded...
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that Merry Clayton and Clydie King, two well-known black studio singers, are heard on the track as backing vocalists. In a 2013 interview, Clayton spoke...
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Dave Grusin, recorded by multiple artists during the summer of 1975. Merry Clayton's version was the first to chart, reaching #45 on the U.S. Billboard...
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Donald Cammell and Nicolas Roeg. It features music from Randy Newman, Merry Clayton, Ry Cooder, Jack Nitzsche, Buffy Sainte-Marie, The Last Poets and Mick...
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behind-the-scenes experiences of such backup singers as Darlene Love, Merry Clayton, Lisa Fischer, Judith Hill, Jo Lawry, Claudia Lennear, and Tata Vega...
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ISBN 978-0142180310.[permanent dead link] Adams, Sam (August 27, 2013). "Merry Clayton on 20 Feet From Stardom, Ray Charles, Lynryd Skynyrd, and "Gimme Shelter""...
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"Yes", by Manic Street Preachers, from The Holy Bible, 1994 "Yes", by Merry Clayton, 1987 (from the Dirty Dancing film soundtrack) "Yes", by Tim Moore,...
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4 or 5 singers. The ever-changing lineup included Minnie Riperton, Merry Clayton, Clydie King of the Blackberries, Edna Wright of Honey Cone, and latter-day...
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January 2023. Retrieved 5 January 2023. "Credits / Beautiful Scars / Merry Clayton". Tidal. 9 April 2021. Archived from the original on 5 January 2023...
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As a given name, Merry may refer to: Merry Anders (1934–2012), American actress born Mary Helen Anderson Merry Clayton (born 1948), American soul and...
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influenced by R&B music, and gospel music. He is the brother of singer Merry Clayton and the brother-in-law of jazz flautist and saxophonist Curtis Amy....
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States, it served as the album's second single, after "God". Singer Merry Clayton provided backing vocals and sings the "man with the golden gun" bridge...
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Los Angeles-recorded portions included overdubs by guest musicians Merry Clayton (on "Gimme Shelter"), Byron Berline (on "Country Honk"), and Bobby Keys...
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Still Shine", performed by Merry Clayton, music and lyrics by Ashford and Simpson "It's in His Kiss", performed by Merry Clayton, music and lyrics by Rudy...
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("Get a Line On You") Bonnie Bramlett – vocals Joe Cocker – vocals Merry Clayton – vocals Jim Horn – saxophone Technical Leon Russell – producer Denny...
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co-production by William Allen. The album features contributions from Merry Clayton, Sylvia Cox and Debbie Burrell on vocals, Harry Whitaker, Armen Donelian...
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was reissued in 2006. 1970 Brewster McCloud Soundtrack MGM Records Merry Clayton on vocals. CD reissued in 2000. 2001 Pay Pack & Follow Album Eagle Rock...
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collaborated with Beyoncé, Noel Gallagher, Tove Lo, Khatia Buniatishvili and Merry Clayton. The album was produced by Rik Simpson and Stargate. The album also...
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Russ Titelman – guitar; Carol Kaye – bass; Jim Gordon – drums; Choir – Merry Clayton, Brenda Holloway, Patrice Holloway, Gloria Jones, Sherlie Matthews,...
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Hollywood High School in California, and percussionist Sam Clayton (brother of session singer Merry Clayton and the brother-in-law of the jazz saxophonist Curtis...
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musical director of Ray Charles' orchestra, together with his wife, Merry Clayton, and Steve Huffsteter. As well as leading his own bands and recording...
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Diana Ross, and Chaka Khan—as well as lesser-known artists such as Merry Clayton, Linda Clifford, and Claudia Lennear. Be identifies as queer. Whiting...
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Nitzsche – electric piano; Carol Kaye – bass; Earl Palmer – drums; Choir: Merry Clayton, Brenda Holloway, Patrice Holloway, Gloria Jones, Sherlie Matthews,...
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recording was produced by Richard Perry and includes backing vocals by Merry Clayton and Martha Reeves. "Oh My My" was co-written by Starr (credited by his...
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Terry Callier, Fire On Ice (Elektra, 1978) Merry Clayton, Gimme Shelter (Ode, 1970) Merry Clayton, Merry Clayton (Ode, 1971) Joe Cocker, With a Little Help...
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John deNicola; this song peaked at No. 4 in 1988. "Yes," performed by Merry Clayton, composed by Neal Cavanaugh, Terry Fryer, and Tom Graf; this song peaked...
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Background vocals in the song are provided by Beyoncé, Annabelle Wallis and Merry Clayton. A music video for the track, directed by Vania Heymann and Gal Muggia...
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