Grammy-winning soul singer known for ’70s hits dies at 90

Clarence Carter, the blind blues and soul singer-songwriter responsible for ‘ Carter, whose raspy, emotional vocals powered ...

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Clarence Carter, Singer of Lust-Filled Soul Hits, Dies at 90

In songs like “Slip Away” and “Back Door Santa,” he performed with the fervor of a backwoods preacher and the bawdy humor of ...

Legendary R&B singer known for songs about cheating dies at 90

Clarence Carter, the blind R&B singer and guitarist who had a number of hits in the late 1960s and ‘70s — usually centering ...

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These folk rock one-hit wonders from the 1960s still sound amazing today, and they might just turn new generations on to the ...
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These traditional pop songs really shaped the sound of the 1960s beautifully. And if you've forgotten them, let's refresh ...

R&B legend famous for songs about cheating dies at 90

Clarence Carter, the blind R&B singer and guitarist who had a number of hits in the late 1960s and ‘70s — usually centering ...

The band who ruined Linda Ronstadt’s 1967 breakthrough: “It’s not that they weren’t good”

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I Will Always Love You & other popular songs you didn’t know other people wrote

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‘The Legend of Xanadu’: A teen cop, a dead rock star, and a 1960s novelty hit

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Clarence Carter, ‘Patches,’ ‘Strokin’’ soul singer, dies at 90

Clarence Carter, the blind soul singer-songwriter whose hits included the sentimental “Patches” and the raunchy “Strokin’” and “Slip Away,” died on May 13. He was 90. Carter’s death was confirmed by ...