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Clydie King
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| Birth name | Clydie Mae King |
| Also known as | Brown Sugar |
| Born | August 21, 1943 Dallas, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | January 7, 2019 (aged 75) Monrovia, California, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Labels | Specialty Records, Kent Records |
| Associated acts | Richard Berry, Raelettes, Humble Pie, Venetta Fields, Sherlie Matthews, Bob Dylan, the Blackberries |
Clydie Mae King (born August 21, 1943 – died January 7, 2019) was an American singer. She was famous for singing background vocals for many popular artists. Clydie also recorded her own songs. In the 1970s, she used the stage name Brown Sugar. Her song "Loneliness (Will Bring Us Together Again)" reached number 44 on the Billboard R&B charts in 1973.
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Life of a Singer: Clydie King's Journey
Clydie King was born in Dallas, Texas. After her mother passed away, her older sister raised her. Clydie started singing in her local church. In the early 1950s, her family moved to Los Angeles.
Starting Her Music Career
A songwriter named Richard Berry discovered Clydie. She began her recording career in 1956 with a group called Little Clydie and the Teens. Later, she joined Ray Charles' group, Raelettes, and sang with them for three years. She also helped with recordings by producer Phil Spector in the early 1960s.
Clydie released her own songs, called singles, with record labels like Specialty Records and Kent Records. Her solo song "'Bout Love" reached number 45 on the R&B chart in 1971.
Becoming a Top Background Vocalist
Clydie King became a very popular session singer. This means she was often hired to sing background vocals for other artists. She worked with Venetta Fields and Sherlie Matthews. She sang with many famous musicians, including B.B. King, The Rolling Stones, Steely Dan, Barbra Streisand, Bob Dylan, Linda Ronstadt, Joe Cocker, and Joe Walsh.
She was also a member of a group called The Blackberries with Venetta Fields and Sherlie Matthews. Clydie sang on Joe Cocker's "Mad Dogs and Englishmen" tour. This tour was even made into a movie! In 1971, she sang the main vocal on the song "Walkin' By the River" for the Beaver and Krause album Gandarva.
Clydie King also sang background vocals on the famous song "Sweet Home Alabama" by Lynyrd Skynyrd. She sang alongside Merry Clayton on this hit.
Family Life and Later Years
Clydie King was married and had children. She had three sons named Christopher, Randy, and Magge, and a daughter named Delores.
Clydie King passed away on January 7, 2019. She was 75 years old.
Clydie King's Music: Singles and Albums
Clydie King released many songs and albums throughout her career. Here are some of her notable works:
Singles
- 1956 Little Clydie & The Teens: "A Casual Look"
- 1957 Clydie King: "Our Romance"
- 1962 Clydie King & The Sweet Things: "The Boys In My Life"
- 1971 Clydie King: "'Bout Love"
- 1973 Brown Sugar: "Loneliness (Will Bring Us Together Again)"
Albums
- 1972 Clydie King: Direct Me
- 1973 Brown Sugar: Brown Sugar featuring Clydie King
- 1976 Clydie King: Rushing to Meet You
Singing for Other Artists (Selected)
Clydie King's voice can be heard on many famous recordings. Here are some of the albums where she sang background vocals:
- Ray Charles: Love Country Style (1970)
- The Rolling Stones: Exile on Main St. (1972)
- Steely Dan: Can't Buy A Thrill (1972), The Royal Scam (1976), Aja (1977)
- Linda Ronstadt: Don't Cry Now (1973), Heart Like A Wheel (1974)
- Elton John: Caribou (1974)
- Barbra Streisand: A Star Is Born (1976 soundtrack)
- Bob Dylan: Saved (1980), Shot of Love (1981), Infidels (1983)
See also
In Spanish: Clydie King para niños
