Merry Clayton

Merry Clayton

76 · Born: Dec 25, 1948

Personal Details

BornDec 25, 1948 New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Parents
  • Eva B. Clayton
  • A.G. Williams Sr.
Relatives
  • Sam Clayton (Sibling)

Biography

Merry Clayton, a celebrated American vocalist, composer, and performer, has enjoyed a remarkable and extensive professional journey, spanning numerous years and diverse musical styles, with notable forays into the realms of soul, gospel, and mainstream popular music.

Clayton was blessed with a remarkable aptitude for singing, which was swiftly acknowledged by the music industry's esteemed professionals, resulting in a plethora of opportunities to lend his vocal talents to the esteemed ranks of the 1960s' most celebrated artists, thereby serving as the harmonious foundation for some of the era's most iconic recordings.

The renowned singer-songwriter has had the privilege of collaborating with the incomparable Mick Jagger, resulting in the creation of a legendary musical masterpiece, the iconic hit single "Gimme Shelter", which has become an integral part of the Rolling Stones' vast and eclectic discography, a testament to the band's remarkable ability to produce enduring and timeless music that continues to captivate audiences to this day.

Beyond the confines of her remarkable musical talent, Clayton's extraordinary versatility and boundless creativity have enabled her to effortlessly traverse the boundaries of various artistic mediums, thereby cementing her reputation as a multifaceted performer of unparalleled depth and scope.

Margaret Cho, born on December 5, 1968, in San Francisco, California, is an American actress, comedian, and musician.

Career

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2007
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2000
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1994
Cagney & Lacey: The Return
Cagney & Lacey: The Return as Verna Dee Jordan
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1987
Maid to Order
Maid to Order as Audrey James
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Cagney & Lacey
Cagney & Lacey as Verna Dee Jordan
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1986
9½ Weeks
9½ Weeks as Background Vocal at Porno House
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1984
Blame It on the Night
Blame It on the Night as Merry Clayton
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2024
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2013
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1999
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1988