Best known for her background vocal work on the Rolling Stones' legendary single "Gimme Shelter," Merry Clayton had a long and successful career as backup singer, solo artist, and actress. Born December 25, 1948 (hence the rather "holiday" feel of her first name), in New Orleans, LA, Clayton recorded tracks with Elvis Presley, the Supremes, Ray Charles, and Joe Cocker, as ...more
- Joe Cocker
- Hymn for My Soul (Bonus Track)
- Vocals (Background)
- Carole King
- Tapestry (Legacy Edition)
- Vocals (Background)
- Hoyt Axton
- Less Than the Song/Life Machine
- Vocals (Background)
- Allen Toussaint
- What Is Success: The Scepter & Bell Recordings
- Vocals (Background)
- Bonnie Owens
- Queen of the Coast
- Choir, Chorus






























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