Carter's earliest releases were as half of the duo Clarence And Calvin. Also known as the "C And C Boys", the blind duo made seven singles, the last of which was recorded at Fame's Muscle Shoals studio. When his partner, Calvin Thomas (aka Scott), suffered serious injuries in a car accident in 1966, Carter became a solo act (Calvin himself later reappeared as a solo act to record two Dave Crawford-produced Atco Records singles in 1969/70 and a Clarence Paul-produced 1971 album for Stax Records, I'm Not Blind ... I Just Can't See, from which two singles were also taken). "Tell Daddy", released in January 1967, began a fruitful spell of Fame-produced hits by Carter, released on the Atlantic Records label. Noteworthy were "Thread The Needle", "Looking For A Fox" and "Slip Away", where the singer combined his outstanding voice with his skill as an arranger and musician.
"Patches", first recorded by Chairmen Of The Board, was a UK number 2 and a US number 4 in 1970, but despite further strong offerings, Clarence was unable to sustain the momentum. He remained with Fame until 1973, where he also helped guide Candi Staton, who was now his wife, before moving to ABC Records the subsequent year.
Further recordings on Venture and Big C took Carter's career into the 1980s and later the artist found a sympathetic outlet with the Ichiban Records label. Despite being blinded as a child, he developed a distinctive guitar style that complemented his earthy delivery, and was just as comfortable on keyboards, writing songs or arranging sessions. The first two albums, This Is Clarence Carter and The Dynamic Clarence Carter show off his versatile talent to good effect.
Clarence returned in the late Eighties with the album Dr. CC, which spawned the bawdy, comedic single "Strokin'", which has evolved into a favorite at clubs and weddings. He later followed it up with a sequel, "Still Strokin'", in 1989.
Slipped Tripped and Fell in Love
Clarence Carter Lyrics
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What you had in mind
But I said to myself, baby
You're gonna just waste your time
But somehow during the night, baby
Things started to get out of hand
And I found myself (found myself)
I slipped (tripped) fell in love
Fell in love with you, baby
Yes, I did, I slipped, tripped
Fell in love, fell in love
With you, baby, oh, yeah
Getting stuck on you, baby
Was the last thing I had in mind
But now you got me wanting you, baby
Want your love all the time
When you touch me, baby
(Oh, baby) I just lose control
And I find myself (find myself)
Wanting more of you down in my soul
I slipped (tripped) fell in love
Fell in love with you, baby
Yes, I did, I slipped, tripped
Fell in love, fell in love
With you, baby, yes, I did
Lord, it's all right, yeah
I slipped (tripped) fell in love
Fell in love with you, baby
And I like it like that
I slipped (tripped) fell in love
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Fell in love with you, baby
I slipped (tripped) fell in love
Fell in love with you, baby
In Clarence Carter's song "Slipped Tripped and Fell in Love," the singer begins by admitting that he knew from the start what the object of his affection had in mind, but he initially resisted the idea of falling in love with her. However, something changed over the course of the night, and his defenses crumbled as he found himself "falling in love again." The metaphor he uses to describe this experience is that he "slipped (tripped) fell in love" with her. He is now "stuck" on her and cannot get enough of her love and affection. The song conveys a sense of surrender to the force of love, as the singer realizes that his feelings for this person are out of his own control.
The use of the metaphor of falling or slipping in love is a common and effective one, as it captures the sense of losing one's balance or control in the face of overwhelming emotions. The fact that the singer initially resisted the idea of falling in love, but ultimately surrendered to it, suggests that love can be a powerful and unpredictable force. The repeated phrase "slipped (tripped) fell in love" emphasizes the surprise and suddenness of this experience.
Line by Line Meaning
I knew from the very beginning
I was aware of your intentions right from the start
What you had in mind
Your plan to pursue me romantically
But I said to myself, baby
I cautioned myself, thinking
You're gonna just waste your time
That this won't work between us
But somehow during the night, baby
However, something changed overnight
Things started to get out of hand
The situation escalated beyond my control
And I found myself (found myself)
And suddenly there I was
Falling in love again (falling in love again)
Experiencing feelings of love once more
I slipped (tripped) fell in love
I unintentionally fell in love
Fell in love with you, baby
It happened with you
Yes, I did, I slipped, tripped
I never saw it coming
Fell in love, fell in love
I fell completely and madly in love
With you, baby, oh, yeah
With you, my love
Getting stuck on you, baby
I never intended to become attached to you like this
Was the last thing I had in mind
It's something that came as a surprise
But now you got me wanting you, baby
I can't help but desire you
Want your love all the time
I crave your love constantly
When you touch me, baby
Your touch affects me deeply
(Oh, baby) I just lose control
I can't help but surrender to my emotions
And I find myself (find myself)
Once again, I am in this position
Wanting more of you down in my soul
Seeking a deeper connection with you
And I like it like that
Despite my initial reservations, I enjoy being in love with you
Lord, it's all right, yeah
It's okay to be in love, it's a natural feeling
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GEORGE JACKSON, GEORGE HENRY JACKSON
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Gail Waterbury
on Strokin
I remember the first time hearing this from my friend 20 years ago. Me being me fell in love with not only this but many other nasty songs. He'll I raised my kids on this s*** . Alongwith David Allen coe Even played this for my Grandma who almost died of laughter