Clarence carters first majorhit album remains a mustown record, holding up extraordinarily well across four decades. Listen free to clarence carter snatching it back snatching it back, slip away and more. Richard mcculley, creator of beat magazine 291,610 views. 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. 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 from the crops he. Watch the music video and discover trivia about this classic pop song now. Till i cant take it anymore writtenby clyde otis, dorian burton. Impassioned gospelinflected vocals and distinctive guitar playing mark this 60s soul singers work. One of the absolutely saddest songs ever recorded in my opinion, patches by clarence carter. Get youtube premium get youtube tv best of youtube music sports gaming movies tv shows news live.
Listen online and get new recommendations, only at playing via spotify playing via youtube. Clarence george carter is an american blues and soul singer, musician, songwriter and record producer. The lyrics, in the song, have evolved very sad feelings to a great many people. Clarence carter patches live this is recent footage of clarence, still sounding great, and with a great sense of humor. 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. 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. 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. Carter s earliest releases were as half of the duo clarence and calvin. Patches, first recorded by chairmen of the board, was a uk number 2 and a u. 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. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. Pound for pound, patches is clarence carter s greatest recording. Clarence carter patches original stereo enhanced youtube. Pound for pound, patches is clarence carters greatest recording.
His most successful songs include slip away, back d. The dynamic clarence carter from 1969 and 1970s patches contain such original hits as patches and too weak to fight alongside cover versions of popular songs. It reached number on the billboard top soul lps chart. Clarence carter patches lyrics and tracklist genius. Patches is one of the best story records of all time. Clarence carter born 14 january 1936, montgomery, alabama is a singer and musician. 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. Vinyl 7 clarence carter patches 1970, pl, vinyl discogs. Be what you are is a 1973 soul album by the staple singers. Its all in your mind writtenby george jackson 3, raymond moore.
Vinyl 7 clarence carter patches 1970, large centre, vinyl discogs. Clarence george carter born january 14, 1936 is an american blues and soul singer, musician, songwriter and record producer. Clarence carter sings patches in live concert by herbert dennard. 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 got bad the little money. 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. Richard mcculley, creator of beat magazine 865,588 views. Find clarence carter patches lyrics and search for clarence carter. Clarence carter is an american blues and soul singer, musician, songwriter and record producer. Get a special offer and listen to over 60 million songs, anywhere with amazon music unlimited. Carters singing possesses an immediacy and emotional impact that is as striking today as it was in 1970, and displays a vast range as well. Blind songwriter and guitarist clarence carter was known for the passionate vocal style he used on narratives that often reflected the times. His most successful songs include slip away 1968, back door santa, too weak to fight, patches 1970, and strokin 1985. Listen free to clarence carter patches willie and laura mae jones, say man and more.
I was born and raised down in alabama on a farm way back up in the woods. 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. Listen online to clarence carter patches and see which albums it appears on. This budget disc from collectables pairs up two original releases for the atlantic label.
Digitally remastered twofer containing a pair of albums by the soul great. Carters earliest releases were as half of the duo clarence and calvin. Patchesthe dynamic clarence carter clarence carter. The lyrics, in the song, have evolved very sad feelings to a great many.
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