Merry Clayton

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  1. The Triumph of Merry Clayton

    12/28/2021

    The Triumph of Merry Clayton

    (Recorded October 6, 2021) Even if you don’t know the name Merry Clayton, you know her voice. It’s the one belting on The Rolling Stones’ Gimme Shelter and it is remarkable - you can actually hear Mick Jagger hooting and hollering in the background after Clayton sings the hook. Clayton started providing backing vocals for Bobby Darin as a teenager and went on to record with Ray Charles, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Carole King, Neil Young, and the list goes on and on. Her story is featured in the 2013 documentary 20 Feet From Stardom, which celebrated the often-overlooked contributions of backup singers to popular songs and won the Oscar for Best Documentary. Following a near-fatal car accident, Clayton has returned to release her first solo album in more than 25 years, Beautiful Scars.  This episode introduces guest host Talia Schlanger, who will occasionally be featured on Here’s the Thing. Schlanger is a performer, musician, and broadcaster. She has interviewed hundreds of artists as the former host of the NPR-distributed program World Cafe and throughout her career at CBC.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    42 min
  2. Merry Clayton Finds Redemption

    03/30/2021

    Merry Clayton Finds Redemption

    Merry Clayton is a legendary backup singer who has managed to consistently steal the spotlight. Merry’s journey from a renowned backup singer to a solo artist was documented in the Oscar-winning documentary 20 Feet From Stardom in 2013. Almost exactly one year after the film was released, Merry was involved in a near-fatal car accident that resulted in her losing both of her legs. After years of intensive physical therapy, Merry is back and set to release a brand new album, Beautiful Scars. On today’s episode Merry Clayton talks to Bruce Headlam about the lasting impression hearing Mahalia Jackson and Aretha Franklin sing in church left on her as a little girl. She also recalls how the Rolling Stones convinced her to get out of bed in the middle of the night to record backup vocals on their 1969 classic, “Gimmie Shelter,” and how Coldplay's Chris Martin was the first person to get Merry back in the studio after her tragic car accident. Subscribe to Broken Record’s YouTube channel to hear old and new interviews, often with bonus content: https://www.youtube.com/brokenrecordpodcast and follow us on Twitter @BrokenRecord You can also check out past episodes here: https://brokenrecordpodcast.com/ Check out a playlist of our favorite Merry Clayton songs HERE — enjoy! Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    47 min
  3. God Uses Us Through Our Scars: Tim Tebow, Merry Clayton, & Dean Cain

    04/21/2022

    God Uses Us Through Our Scars: Tim Tebow, Merry Clayton, & Dean Cain

    This week we celebrate a special landmark—our 300th episode. Many thanks to you—our listeners—for coming back to our show week after week to hear the stories of real people, just like yourself, who have found hope and peace in the word of God and in Jesus Calling. For this very special episode, we have three guests who have all experienced their share of scars from the hard parts of life, but have found a way to see their scars as badges of honor, and they recognize how God has strengthened them through their pain so that they can reach others with His message of love and healing. We’re talking with NFL and MLB star Tim Tebow, singer Merry Clayton, and actor Dean Cain.   Links, Products, and Resources Mentioned: Jesus Calling Podcast Jesus Calling Jesus Always Jesus Listens Past interview: Michelle Wilbur-Christiansen Upcoming interview: Jeanne Lakin   Tim Tebow Frank Thomas Psalm 139:14 NIV Mission Possible: Go Create a Life That Counts   Merry Clayton Rolling Stones  Lynyrd Skynryd Beautiful Scars Billy Preston  Ray Charles  www.merryclayton.com   Dean Cain No Vacancy trailer No Vacancy website No Vacancy Facebook No Vacancy Twitter Lois & Clark Sean Penn Chris Penn Rob Lowe Charlie Sheen Emilio Estevez Princeton University Young Guns Beverly Hills 90210 God's Not Dead Cecil Johnson It’s a Wonderful Life   Interview Quotes: “If I didn't know what God says about me, then it would be so easy to get caught up with the highs and the lows.” - Tim Tebow “We are here to love God and love people. And He has made it possible through the blood of the cross to have a mission possible life, one that truly counts. Not one that is about one day, but one that is about this day. This day, it is a chance to make our life count.” - Tim Tebow “It's so easy to get caught up in those emotions because they speak really loud. Ask for truth to speak louder.” - Tim Tebow “We can choose courage, because even in the midst of the trials and the midst of a tribulation, the midst of the negativity, in the midst of the criticism, we know all we have to do is keep fighting because He wins the game for us.” - Tim Tebow “We wanted His will to be done. Not me, not my will, but His will, because that's the way we live.” - Merry Clayton “God is still here. He hasn't left us. He's still here. We're still in the palm of His hands.” - Merry Clayton “I think being a parent changes you because you're no longer the most important thing. And then you start to sort of understand the whole idea behind faith and behind God.” - Dean Cain “I humble myself before God every single day because life itself is humbling.” - Dean Cain ________________________ Enjoy watching these additional videos from Jesus Calling YouTube channel: Audio Playlist: https://bit.ly/2PrbuwH Video Playlist: https://bit.ly/2PsmEkJ What’s Good? Playlist: https://bit.ly/3i7VUlZ ________________________  Connect with Jesus Calling Instagram Facebook Twitter Pinterest YouTube Jesus Calling Website Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

    30 min
  4. "Gimme Shelter" Singer Merry Clayton & Author Dawnie Walton

    12/31/2021

    "Gimme Shelter" Singer Merry Clayton & Author Dawnie Walton

    Author Dawnie Walton talks with hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot about what inspired her debut novel, The Final Revival of Opal and Nev, a fantasy rock history about a fierce black singer in the 1970s. Plus Jim and Greg talk with Merry Clayton, whose iconic performance on "Gimme Shelter" still didn't make her a household name.   Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3sivr9T Become a member on Patreon: https://bit.ly/3slWZvc Sign up for our newsletter: https://bit.ly/3eEvRnG Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/3dmt9lU Record a Voice Memo:  https://bit.ly/2RyD5Ah   Featured Songs: Merry Clayton, "Southern Man," Merry Clayton, Ode, 1971 Material, "Bustin' Out," Bustin' Out, Celluloid, 1981 Talking Heads, "Slippery People (Live)," Stop Making Sense, Sire, 1984 Betty Davis, "Dedicated To the Press," Nasty Gal, Island, 1975 Betty Davis, "They Say I'm Different," They Say I'm Different, Just Sunshine, 1974 The Rolling Stones, "Gimme Shelter," Let It Bleed, Decca, 1969 Bobby Darin, "Who Can I Count On?," You're the Reason I'm Living, Capitol, 1963 Elvis Presley, "Happy Ending," It All Happened At the World's Fair (Original Soundtrack), RCA Victor, 1963 Ray Charles, "I Won't Leave," A Portrait of Ray, ABC, 1968 Lynyrd Skynyrd, "Sweet Home Alabama," Second Helping, MCA, 1974 Merry Clayton, "Touch The Hem Of His Garment," Beautiful Scars, Ode Sounds & Visuals, 2021 Merry Clayton, "A Song For You," Merry Clayton, Ode, 1971 Merry Clayton, "Deliverance," Beautiful Scars, Ode Sounds & Visuals, 2021 Lil Nas X, "Montero (Call Me By Your Name)," Montero, Columbia, 2021 Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    51 min
  5. #801 Merry Clayton & "The Final Revival of Opal & Nev" author Dawnie Walton

    04/02/2021

    #801 Merry Clayton & "The Final Revival of Opal & Nev" author Dawnie Walton

    Black women haven't been celebrated enough in rock music. Author Dawnie Walton talks with hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot about how that inspired her debut novel, The Final Revival of Opal and Nev, a fantasy rock history about a fierce black singer in the 1970s. Plus Jim and Greg talk with Merry Clayton, whose iconic performance on "Gimme Shelter" still didn't make her a household name.   Join our Facebook Group: https://bit.ly/3rozD7u Become a member on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions Make a donation via PayPal: https://bit.ly/36zIhZK  Record a Voice Memo: https://bit.ly/2PaahgL   Featured Songs: Merry Clayton, "Southern Man," Merry Clayton, Ode, 1971 Material, "Bustin' Out," Bustin' Out, Celluloid, 1981 Talking Heads, "Slippery People (Live)," Stop Making Sense, Sire, 1984 Betty Davis, "Dedicated To the Press," Nasty Gal, Island, 1975 Betty Davis, "They Say I'm Different," They Say I'm Different, Just Sunshine, 1974 The Rolling Stones, "Gimme Shelter," Let It Bleed, Decca, 1969 Bobby Darin, "Who Can I Count On?," You're the Reason I'm Living, Capitol, 1963 Elvis Presley, "Happy Ending," It All Happened At the World's Fair (Original Soundtrack), RCA Victor, 1963 Ray Charles, "I Won't Leave," A Portrait of Ray, ABC, 1968 Lynyrd Skynyrd, "Sweet Home Alabama," Second Helping, MCA, 1974 Merry Clayton, "Touch The Hem Of His Garment," Beautiful Scars, Ode Sounds & Visuals, 2021 Merry Clayton, "A Song For You," Merry Clayton, Ode, 1971 Merry Clayton, "Deliverance," Beautiful Scars, Ode Sounds & Visuals, 2021 Art d'Ecco, "Tv God," Tv God (Single), Paper Bag, 2021 Support The Show: https://www.patreon.com/soundopinions See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

    51 min
  6. CBS Sunday Morning, April 25, 2021

    04/25/2021

    CBS Sunday Morning, April 25, 2021

    In our cover story, Tracy Smith looks at how the movie industry is primed to welcome audiences back into theaters after a year of closures. Martha Teichner examines the repercussions of the guilty verdict in the Derek Chauvin murder trial. Ben Mankiewicz visits Oscar-winning actor Jon Voight. Mo Rocca snaps fingers with "West Side Story" star Russ Tamblyn. Jim Axelrod discusses the new book about swindler Bernie Madoff, "Madoff Talks" with its author, Jim Campbell, and David Pogue checks out Cameo, a service that offers fans personalized videos from celebrities. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    54 min
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