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Clarence Carter

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Also known as Clarence George Carter

American recording artist; singer, songwriter, musician

Person · Open Library

Works
5

Top works

  • Rejected Ones
  • Ballad of Broken Dreams
  • No Honor among Thieves
  • Damn Ernie
  • On the Run

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Music · MusicBrainz

Type
Person
Gender
Male
Origin
United States
Active from
1936-01-14
Active to
2026-05-14
r&bsoulsouthern soul

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Listeners · Last.fm

Listeners
438,112
Total plays
2,225,775

Tags

soulrhythm and bluesbluesfunkoldies

Clarence Carter (born Clarence George Carter in Montgomery, Alabama, on 14 January 1936; died 14 May 2026) was an American singer, songwriter, musician and record producer remembered for his successful songs, including "Slip Away", "Back Door Santa" (both released 1968), "Patches" (1970) and "Strokin'" (1986). Carter's earliest releases were as half of the duo Clarence And Calvin. Also known as the "C And C Boys", the blind duo made seven singles, the last of which was recorded at Fame's Muscl

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