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Also known as Clydie Mae King

American singer (1943–2019)

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Type
Person
Country
US
Active from
1947-09-21

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Clydie King (Clydie May Crittendon, Dallas, Texas, August 21, 1943 - January 7, 2019) was an American rhythm & blues and soul singer best known for her session work as a backing vocalist. Discovered by songwriter Richard Berry, King began her recording career in 1956 with Little Clydie & the Teens, she was a member of Ray Charles' Raeletts for three years and contributed to early '60s recordings by producer Phil Spector. She recorded solo singles for Specialty Records, Kent Records and others.

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Instance of
human
Family name
King
Gender
female
Citizenship
United States
Place of birth
Dallas
Place of death
Monrovia
Occupation
singer
Instrument
voice
Record label
Specialty
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date of birth
1943-08-21
date of death
2019-01-07
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