Clydie King | Direct Me | CD

Clydie King (born 21 August 1943 in Dallas, Texas, died 7 January 2019 in Monrovia, California) was an American singer and vocalist, best remembered for her session work. She provided backing vocals for Humble Pie and worked as a session singer with Venetta Fields and Sherlie Matthews, recording with B.B. King, The Rolling Stones, Steely Dan, Barbra Streisand, Bob Dylan, Linda Ronstadt and Joe Cocker. She was also a member of The Blackberries with Fields and Matthews, and sang on Joe Cocker's Mad Dogs and Englishmen tour.

Direct Me is a reissue of the album by Clydie King, issued as one CD by Retroworld in the UK with a release date of 4 August 2023. Credited musicians include Billy Preston on piano and organ, David T. Walker on guitar, Paul Humphrey on drums, Bob West on bass and Sonny Fortune on reeds.

Track List

1. Direct Me
2. Ain't My Stuff Good Enough
3. First Time, Last Time
4. Never Like This Before
5. You Can't Go On Without Love
6. 'Bout Love
7. There's a Long Road Ahead
8. B Minor
9. You Need Love Like I Do
10. The Long and Winding Road