Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Seven years ago, Clayton — a veteran background singer known for her work on Carole King's Tapestry, Joe Cocker's "Feelin' Alright ...

Legendary singer Merry Clayton releases first album in 25 years after life-altering car accident. By Gail Mitchell Merry Clayton personifies the word “indomitable.” You can hear it in the spirited ...

You hear Merry Clayton’s life in her voice. In her soul-filled renditions, there is the innocence of a girl who sang at her daddy’s New Orleans church, the unabashed fun of a young woman who sang on ...

When Merry Clayton recalls the song most dear to her, "After All This Time" – one of many Carole King-written tunes on Clayton's self-titled 1971 solo album – she starts to recite the words: "Oooh, I ...

When the Rolling Stones released "Gimme Shelter" in 1969, everyone recognized Mick Jagger. But at the time, no one knew who that voice – you know the one – belonged to. It was Merry Clayton, one of ...

“It is with deep regret, but also deep gratitude, that we announce the following about our beloved Merry Clayton,” the statement read. “At approximately 3:30 p.m. Monday, June 16, 2014, Merry was ...

Merry Clayton, "Beautiful Scars" Merry Clayton, "A Song For You" Bobby Darin, "Who Can I Count On?" Ray Charles, "Eleanor Rigby" Merry Clayton, "Touch The Hem Of His Garment" In this episode of World ...

The movie’s enthusiastic reception has given Clayton an overdue opportunity to revisit her underappreciated early-Seventies efforts to build a solo career. Set for release June 25th, The Best of Merry ...

Soul and gospel singer Merry Clayton (pictured) was hospitalized with injuries, after being involved in a serious car accident in Los Angeles, according to Rolling Stone. Clayton was featured in the ...

When asked how she would describe her voice, singer Merry Clayton replied, "Angelic." "That it is!" concurred correspondent Lee Cowan. "It's my gift. It's my gift." Clayton has been offering that gift ...

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Merry Clayton, the veteran backup singer who was featured in the Oscar-winning documentary “20 Feet From Stardom,” is recovering after being seriously injured in an automobile ...