American singer Carl Carlton has passed away at the age of 72.<\/p>\n
Best remembered for his infectious hits during the disco era, Carlton first captured the nation\u2019s attention with his 1974 cover of \u201cEverlasting Love\u201d.<\/p>\n
Often compared to Stevie Wonder<\/p>\n
For countless fans, Carl Carlton\u2019s music was the soundtrack of their childhood and remains beloved to this day. His version of \u201cEverlasting Love\u201d was breathtaking \u2014 the soaring melody and genuine emotion made it impossible not to be swept up in its romance.<\/p>\n
Born Carlton Hudgens in Detroit, he launched his music career as a preteen under the name \u201cLittle Carl Carlton\u201d and quickly signed with the Texas label Back Beat. There, he released early singles like \u201cCompetition Ain\u2019t Nothin\u2019\u201d, \u201cDrop by My Place\u201d, and \u201cI Can Feel It\u201d.<\/p>\n
Although these tracks didn\u2019t make him a household name in the U.S., they became cherished favorites within the Northern Soul club scene in the U.K.<\/p>\n
But with his bright, flexible vocals often compared to Stevie Wonder, Carlton finally broke into the American mainstream with the 1974 hit \u201cEverlasting Love.\u201d<\/p>\n
The strings-driven, near-disco track climbed to No. 6 on Billboard\u2019s Hot 100, establishing him as a major R&B presence.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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