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Merry Clayton - "Country Road"
Merry Clayton - "Country Road"
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Length:
16 minutes
Released:
Jan 2, 2021
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Podcast episode
Description
Merry Clayton never had a big hit, but her voice can be heard in dozens of songs you know (we've listened to one of them here before-- see episode #42). One of the legendary background singers profiled in the documentary 20 Feet From Stardom, most of her solo work is largely unknown-- which is a shame, because there's some great music on those albums. Take this example from her first album, Gimme Shelter. Merry takes this James Taylor classic to a whole new place, one of my favorite cover songs of all time.
"Country Road" (James Taylor) Copyright 1970 Blackwood Music Inc./Country Road Music Inc. (BMI)
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"Country Road" (James Taylor) Copyright 1970 Blackwood Music Inc./Country Road Music Inc. (BMI)
If you enjoyed this show, please check out these related episodes:
https://lovethatsongpodcast.com/the-rolling-stones-gimme-shelter
https://lovethatsongpodcast.com/aretha-franklin-a-change-is-gonna-come
https://lovethatsongpodcast.com/the-temptations-i-cant-get-next-to-you
https://lovethatsongpodcast.com/earth-wind-fire-shining-star
https://lovethatsongpodcast.com/stevie-wonder-i-wish
-- This show is just one of many great music-related podcasts on the Pantheon network. Check them all out!
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Released:
Jan 2, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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