Merry Clayton Quotes


I have always said every good thing is divinely sent from heaven.


Citations

Parker, Melissa. "Merry Clayton Interview: '20 Feet from Stardom' Vocalist on Singing with Ray Charles and The Rolling Stones." Smashing Interviews Magazine, 25 Jul. 2013.

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Merry Clayton
Merry Clayton
  • Born: December 25, 1948
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Singer, Actress

Merry Clayton is an American soul and gospel singer and an actress. She provided a number of backing vocal tracks for major performing artists in the 1960s, most notably in her duet with Mick Jagger on the Rolling Stones song "Gimme Shelter". Clayton is featured in 20 Feet from Stardom, the Oscar-winning documentary about background singers and their contributions to the music industry.