Clarence Carter, who has died aged 90, was an American blues and soul singer best remembered in the UK for his sentimental hit Patches, which reached No 2 in 1970.

Clarence Carter — the Southern soul singer behind hits like “Patches” and the raunchy classic “Strokin’” — has died. He was 90. The legendary singer and producer died Thursday, according to Rolling ...

Renowned soul musician Clarence Carter was the mastermind behind hits like "Patches," "Slip Away" and "Strokin.'" ...

In songs like “Slip Away” and “Back Door Santa,” he performed with the fervor of a backwoods preacher and the bawdy humor of a juke joint.