Songs Written by Clarence CarterTop Songs / Chart Singles Discography

Clarence George Carter (January 14, 1936 – May 13, 2026) was an American singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer. His most successful songs include "Slip Away", "Back Door Santa" (both released 1968), "Patches" (1970), and "Strokin'" (1986). == Early life == Born blind in Montgomery, Alabama, on January 14, 1936, Carter attended the Alabama School for the Blind in Talladega, Alabama, and Alabama State University in Montgomery, graduating in August 1960 with a Bachelor of Science degree in music. ==... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Clarence Carter first charted in 1967 with Tell Daddy.The artist placed 10 songs on the Billboard Hot 100.On US RnB the artist achieved 7 Top‑10s.