Merry Clayton
Merry Clayton
Merry Claytonis an American soul and gospel singer and an actress. She provided a number of back-up vocal tracks for major performing artists in the 1960s, most notably in her duet with Mick Jagger on the Rolling Stones song "Gimme Shelter." Merry is featured in 20 Feet from Stardom, the Oscar-winning documentary about background singers and their contributions to the music industry. In 2013, she released The Best of Merry Clayton, a compilation of her favorite songs...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionSoul Singer
Date of Birth25 December 1948
CityNew Orleans, LA
CountryUnited States of America
I started with Bobby Darin. He signed me to Capitol when I was 15. I was 14, getting ready to be 15. Then the next encounter I had was with I think Peggy Lee. I sang background with The Blossoms with Darlene Love.
I felt like if I just gave my heart to what I was doing, I would automatically be a star.
I have always said every good thing is divinely sent from heaven.
Stay cool, stay humble, stay beautiful, and just do the work
I was able to endure and play a special part in music history. And I always managed to keep working, even if I wasnt a big solo artist.