001.1995.015

Sun Apr 30 1995

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00:00 Introduction by Alison Miner. Clarence Carter talks about playing at the festival earlier that day. He discusses his early days as a musician with Calvin Scott as the “CC Boys” and his first record contract. 05:49 Carter tells an anectdote of negotiating in his royalty contract. The record “Strokin’” is played. 09:58 Carter talks about the appeal of his lyrical content and describes his writing process. He tells the story of writing “Snatching It Back.” 15:05 Carter talks about learning how to play guitar by listening to his father’s records. 18:03 Carter discusses his musical influences, such as Johnny Guitar Watson, Ray Charles, B.B. King, and John Lee Hooker. He discusses going from a duo to a single act and recording tracks like “Slip Away” for Rick Hall. “Slip Away” is then played over the speakers. 23:26 Carter talks about producing a new album of all new material and the difficulty of recording and touring simultaneously. He talks about upcoming dates after an audience member asks. 27:57 Carter discusses “Love Me With a Feeling” and why he doesn’t do autographs after an audience member asks for one. He mentions some of the modern music he likes on the radio. 32:03 Interview ends.

Clarence Carter. Allison Miner introducing. Susan Jenkins interviewer.

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