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Clarence Carter, US soul star who had hits with Patches and more, dies aged 90
Singer-songwriter, and former husband of Candi Staton, was blind from birth and had further hits including Slip Away and Back Door Santa Clarence Carter, the US soul singer who had numerous hits including the transatlantic 1970 smash Patches, has died aged 90. ...
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Singer-songwriter, and former husband of Candi Staton, was blind from birth and had further hits including Slip Away and Back Door Santa Clarence Carter, the US soul singer who had numerous hits including the transatlantic 1970 smash Patches, has died aged 90. ...
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According to The Guardian’s report, Clarence Carter, US soul star who had hits with Patches and more, dies aged 90, Singer-songwriter, and former husband of Candi Staton, was blind from birth and had further hits including Slip Away and Back Door Santa Clarence Carter, the US soul singer who had numerous hits including the transatlantic 1970 smash Patches, has died aged 90. His management company confirmed his death to the Guardian, saying he died on Wednesday following complications with pneumonia. Continue reading…
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