'12 Bands' CD is one to be proud of Nov 13, 2008
Greg Hester: Back Door Santa: Soulful, funky and fun, this inspired take on a Clarence Carter tune reminds you that songs of good tidings can be just a little naughty. Look out for some killer guitar work by Keith Jenkins. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Book recounts famed guitarist, leader of Allman Brothers Band Oct 13, 2008
" Poe has more than made up for the lack of literature on the subject. Comprehensive without being exhaustive, he offers a sensitive yet honest portrayal of this son of the South who combined the music of his heritage with an appreciation of jazz and straight-ahead rock into music that resonates with the young and old more than 35 years after its creation. Calling Macon home, Allman received his greatest share of critical plaudits while leading the venerable Allman Brothers Band (which... (Athens Banner-Herald)
'Idol' Chatter Oct 3, 2008
Elliott fans are sure to like Back Door Santa, a mild double-entendre Christmas tune originally by Clarence Carter that gives Mr. Yamin a chance to play soul man, which he does entertainingly ... Additionally, there's a song called Christmas Without Carol and Back Door Santa, a cool old Clarence Carter R&B Christmas ditty. (USA Today -- Life)
Events Roundup Feb 16, 2008
Schedule includes Theodis Ealey, Bobby Bland, Charles Jones, Marvin Sease, Clarence Carter, Mel Waiters, Latimore, Floyd Taylor. 3:30-8:30 p.m. $45. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
The perfect gift for Valentine's Day: A mixtape Feb 10, 2008
Suggestions: "The Weight," by Aretha Franklin followed by "Slip Away," by Clarence Carter. Tracks 3-6. (Sioux City Journal, IO)
Exotics reunite at Christmas Eve gala Dec 20, 2007
The Exotics, one of the most sought-after bands of the late 1960s and early '70s, had a hit song, "Boogaloo Investigator," and played back-up for some of the biggest names in the industry during its heyday--Marvin Gaye, Peaches and Herb, ZZ Hill and Clarence Carter, just to name a few. The J.B. Hunt Scholarship is given in honor of long-time Orangeburg music instructor James B. Hunt, who served as the first and only band director at Wilkinson High School, the first band director at Sharperson... (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Christmas Eve delight: Reunion brings Exotics back to ol' stomping grounds Dec 6, 2007
The Exotics, one of the most sought-after bands of the late 1960s and early '70s, had a hit song, "Boogaloo Investigator," and played back-up for some of the biggest names in the industry during its heyday -- Marvin Gaye, Peaches and Herb, ZZ Hill and Clarence Carter, just to name a few. The group did extensive work with Bobby Womack, who wanted to sign them to a permanent, exclusive contract, but most of the members were reluctant to give up their family life and instead chose to earn salaries... (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Mark Bradley: Gailey or not, the better squad won | Sports Columnists Nov 3, 2007
Commentary and opinion. The entry titled "Gailey or not, the better squad won," and any of the comments about it. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Dating: Do you sell it? Sep 1, 2007
Jake You know I got words for you from yesterday about your Strokin Clarence Carter Tribute to me. 0) LOL I didnt get a chance to fire back b4 the blog closed. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
It's Just A #&$% Date! Aug 31, 2007
For Real* why don t you play **Mo some Clarence Carter Strokin , so Sweet Peeda can go give her the interpretive dance lol. By For Real. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
R&B legend to perform in Sasser Aug 3, 2007
Clarence Carter still 'strokin' " at 71. SASSER Georgia and Alabama Music Hall of Famer Clarence Carter will be performing at 7 p.m. Saturday. the outside of the Sasser Flea Market and Antique Mall will be the set up for the tailgate-style music fest where visitors are encouraged to bring their coolers, grills and lawn chairs. The event will be hosted by V-105.5's Jim Stevens. Promoters Willie Latimore and Sirreatha Hall Jr. contacted Carter's manager because they thought he would be the perfect... (Albany Herald)
More of this story Jul 9, 2007
Musical acts at the festival included The Craig Woolard Band, the Catalinas, the Embers, Delbert McClinton, Clarence Carter and The Tams. And where there's beach music, there's a whole lot of people doing The Shag. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
General Johnson to close Alive series Jul 3, 2007
Johnson won a Grammy for penning atches, which was performed by Clarence Carter. His lyrics also landed on the charts with ant Ads, tick Up, ne Monkey Don't Stop No Show and ring Home the Boys. (Lumberton The Robesonian, NC)
Mary Shepard's life told in words and pictures Jun 24, 2007
Over the years, the club became famous for performances by B.B. King and other blues greats, including Bobby Rush, David Lee Durham, Howlin' Wolf, Ray Charles, Little Milton, Little Richard, Ruth Brown, Ike and Tina Turner, Lou Rawls, Jackie Wilson, Willie Clayton, Bobby Bland, Albert King, Clarence Carter, the Staple Singers, Denise LaSalle, John Lee Hooker and Rufus Thomas. Each year after the B.B. King Homecoming Festival at Fletcher Park, the King of Blues performs a concert in the more... (Greenville Delta Democrat Times, MS)
Family, friends remember Ryan Clark Apr 18, 2007
While Bryan Clark's taste ran pretty much toward hip-hop and rap, friends enjoyed the fact that Ryan loved groups ranging from Korn to Bob Marley to Clarence Carter to Kenny G and Aqua. Kizzi Rice, who went to the high school prom with Ryan Clark and was one of his best friends, said it didn't surprise her that he sprang to someone's aid when shots rang out. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
'Blues' Room Mar 14, 2007
The bands that will perform are: Mel Walters, Marvin Sease, Theodis Ealey, Clarence Carter, Latimore, Shirley Brown, Roy C. and the Bobby "Blue" Bland. Tickets for the Fayetteville Blues Festival will range from $37. (Up & Coming Magazine, NC)
Film fest for Goober Mar 2, 2007
"Right there where Aretha Franklin, Wilson Pickett, Clarence Carter and Otis Redding recorded we'll be watching movies on Saturday," said Terry Pace, a former reporter who covered the festival and now teaches English at the university. All the movies and panel discu 00001A3A ssions are free, but it's $15 to get into either a Friday-night tribute featuring Borgnine, an old friend of Lindsey, and an awards show on Saturday. (The Palm Beach Post)
Griffith's 'Goober' holds Ala. film fest Mar 2, 2007
"Franco Salzano and Charles Grosbety came to Alabama all the way from Switzerland to see a featured star at this year's festival, actor Ernest Borgnine. They love his 1973 movie Emperor of the North.Movies screened at the Lindsey festival aren't shown in theaters but in more intimate settings like a public library, a computer store and a hotel bar. There will even be screenings at FAME Recording Studios, one of a handful of places where the "Muscle Shoals sound" emerged in the 1960s and '70s in... (The Morning Star)
FAME, EMI deal could lead to resurgence Feb 11, 2007
Those products will include re-releases of-classic FAME Southern Soul records by artists including Arthur Alexander, Clarence Carter, Jimmy Hughes and Wilson Pickett. EMI also will be involved in the distribution of new acts being developed at the local studio. (Shoals TimesDaily)
Sultans of sound Feb 7, 2007
He's also worked with Mobile-based Ugli Stick, local artist John Paul White, Clarence Carter, Russell Smith, of the Amazing Rhythm Aces, Angela Hacker, Jimmy Buffett and the Drive-By Truckers. Nutt will also mix country music demos or put a singer's vocals on a kareoke disc. (Shoals TimesDaily)
Today in History - Jan. 14 Jan 14, 2007
Blues singer Clarence Carter is 71. Country singer Billie Jo Spears is. (MSNBC -- Race)
For the record Jan 2, 2007
Throughout his career, he has recorded with such names as Percy Sledge and Marie Osmond and also has played shows with Chris Kristofferson and Clarence Carter. He has worked for both RCA and Atlantic Records and had a top 20 hit with a band called FCC.. (Shoals TimesDaily)
