The biggest hit for Clarence Carter started out as a B-side for the Chairmen of the Board. Clarence heard the song, liked it and put his own Alabama soul spin on the tune. He grew up poor (but not on a farm) and seemed genuinely surprised that so many people related so passionately to a rather heartbreaking tune. Most of the song is spoken, which was highly unusual. Written by the Chairmen’s General Johnson.
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