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 ...

Clarence Carter, blues and soul singer known for hits 'Strokin'' and 'Patches,' dies at 90

Clarence Carter, the Grammy-nominated blues and soul singer known for the raunchy hit 'Strokin',' which was featured in Eddie ...

Blind soul star Clarence Carter, with hits like 'Strokin,' dies at 90

Renowned soul musician Clarence Carter was the mastermind behind hits like "Patches," "Slip Away" and "Strokin.'" ...

Clarence Carter Dies: ‘Slip Away’, ‘Patches’ Singer Was 90; Raunchy Song ‘Strokin” Found Second Life In Eddie Murphy’s ‘The Nutty Professor’

Clarence Carter, the blind Southern soul star who scored two Top 10 hits in the late 1960s and early 1970s with "Slip Away" ...
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3 Traditional Pop Songs That Shaped the Sound of the 1960s (And I Bet You’ve Forgotten Them)

These traditional pop songs really shaped the sound of the 1960s beautifully. And if you've forgotten them, let's refresh ...

Clarence Carter, Singer Who Scored Hit With 'Strokin',' Dead at 90

The blind Southern soul star was renowned for being as bawdy as he was poignant on songs like "Slip Away" and "Too Weak to ...
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3 Rock Songs From the 1960s That Haven’t Stood the Test of Time

These three 1960s rock songs were all massively popular in their day. However, they have not quite stood the test of time.

1975 Country Classic ‘Blanket on the Ground,’ Billie Jo Spears’ Career Song, Became a No. 1 Hit

In 1975, American country singer Billie Jo Spears released “Blanket on the Ground,” a track that would change the direction ...

Cal Raleigh was in a 0-for-36 slump. Then he showered in his uniform and got two hits

Raleigh's first thought after ending his slump was that people would make a big deal out of his shower. But who’s to say it ...

Clarence Carter dead: Music legend dies after heartbreaking health battle

Music icon Clarence Carter has passed away at the age of 90.
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1960 rock classic, 'The Twist' banned by some radio stations, became a No. 1 hit twice

This banned hit topped the charts twice.

Rory McIlroy hits Hollywood, dines at the White House, still finds time to win grand slam

Rory McIlroy can be spotted on screen in movies featuring Hollywood’s biggest stars. He had speaking lines — pulling off a “Saved by the Bell” joke — in Adam Sandler's “Happy Gilmore 2” and even ...