Merry Clayton is likely best known for her work with The Rolling Stones but her first solo album is a simply delicious morsel of soul.
Born in Gert Town New Orleans to a Baptist revered father where Merry conditioned her voice to the soul gospel power that is captured on this debut album.
Lou Adler produced this gem with a fine song selection including songs by Carole King, Neil Young, Bill Withers, Leon Russell, James Taylor and Billy Preston. The standout track on this album is her version of Young's "Southern Man" which showcases the power and soul of her voice.
Clayton brought along a few musician friends as well with guest appearances by Billy Preston and Carole King.
The life of Clayton is also featured in the movie "20 feet from stardom" which chronicles the life of the backup singers.
...and of course Clayton has a superb back up singing group to support her of Jerry Peters, Abigail Haness, Carole King, Patrice Holloway and the James Cleveland Choir (not to mention herself too)
An excellent album full of soul!!!
...cant get 'nough
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