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Remembering the Legendary Soul Man: Carl Carlton’s Legacy at 72

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of the legendary soul man, Carl Carlton, at the age of 72. Carlton was a highly acclaimed musician and performer known for his soulful voice and powerful stage presence. Throughout his career, he left a lasting impact on the music industry and will be remembered for his timeless contributions to the world of soul music. Our thoughts and condolences go out to his family, friends, and fans during this difficult time.

Music News: Soul Man Carl Carlton: Dead At 72

Carl Carlton, the funk, soul, and R&B singer known for hit songs âSheâs a Bad Mama Jama (Sheâs Built, Sheâs Stacked)â and âEverlasting Love,â has died. He was 72.

Carltonâs son, Carlton Hudgens II, confirmed the death on Sunday.

âRIP Dad, Legend Carl Carlton singer of Sheâs a Bad Mama Jama. Long hard fight in life and you will be missed,â Carlton Hudgens II said in a statement, which included a photo of Carlton, on social media.

A cause of death was not disclosed. The singer suffered a stroke in 2019, according to Soultracks.

Born Carlton Hudgens in Detroit in 1953, he first performed under the name âLittle Carlâ Carlton, later changing his moniker to Carl Carlton. He made some waves locally and later moved to Houston after he was signed to the Houston-based label Back Beat Records.

A decade after he first entered the charts, he scored his most enduring hit with 1981âs âSheâs a Bad Mamma Jamma (Sheâs Built, Sheâs Stacked),â which reached Number Two on the soul chart and spent 21 weeks on American charts, reaching 22 on the Hot 100 after it was released. The Grammy-nominated song continues to resonate nearly four decades later, hitting Number Seven on Billboardâs R&B Digital Song sales chart earlier this year. Appearing on his eponymous 1981 album, the funky lead single helped propel the album to gold certification.

The song has been sampled by multiple artists â including on Foxy Brownâs âBig Bad Mammaâ featuring Dru Hill, Flo Milliâs âBGC,â and BigXthaPlug, Ro$ama, and Young Hoodâs Meet the 6ixers. It gained further popularity in subsequent decades after being featured on soundtracks for films including Miss Congeniality 2 and Fat Albert, as well as on television shows such as Friends.

He performed through the decades and made television appearances, including on American Bandstand and Soul Train. In 2003, he was included in the Barry Glazer-directed television special, American Soundtrack: Rhythm, Love, and Soul, featuring Aretha Franklin, Lou Rawls, Mary Wilson, and other music luminaries. Carltonâs most recent release was the 2010 gospel album, God Is Good.

âWith heavy hearts, we mourn the passing of the legendary Carl Carlton,â Con Funk Shun wrote in a tribute to Carlton. âHis voice, talent, and contributions to soul and R&B music will forever be a part of our lives and the soundtrack of so many memories. Our deepest condolences to his family, friends, and fans around the world. Rest in power, Carl. Your legacy lives on.â

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Author: Brad LeBeau (promotionmusicnews.com)
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