The tragic story behind The Rolling Stones song ‘Gimme Shelter’ with Merry Clayton

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Merry Clayton vocals on Rolling Stones hit 'Gimme Shelter'

Merry Clayton Explaining How She Laid Down The Legendary Backing Vocal On The Rolling Stones Gimme Shelter (Interview and Isolated Playback With Mick Jagger)

Intellects Digest on Instagram: "Gospel singer, Merry Clayton sang backing vocals on the Rolling Stones song “Gimme Shelter” in 1969. Clayton was called in late at night, still in her pajamas and with her hair in rollers. Her performance is considered to be a key part of rock history. Backstory of the Lyrics: Merry Clayton was initially hesitant, when first given the lyrics, she was unsure about singing such graphic words. The Rolling Stones explained the song's theme is of the dangers faced by

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