Carlton McCarthy, known mononymously as Carlton, is a singer and songwriter from Bristol, England.[1] He is known for singing on Massive Attack's debut single "Any Love" (1987), also the first production by Smith & Mighty.[1][2] It was later named one of Smith & Mighty's best productions by Fact.[3]
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| Birth name | Carlton McCarthy |
| Born | Bristol, England |
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| Years active | 1987–present |
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In 1991, he released his own album, the Smith & Mighty-produced The Call Is Strong, later included by Fact in their list of the 1990s' greatest albums,[4] and considered one of the finest albums of the Bristol underground scene.[5] Three singles reached the UK Singles Chart; "Do You Dream" at number 81, "Cool with Nature" at number 90 in August and "Love and Pain" at number 56.[6] In 1995, Bomb the Bass collaborated with Carlton on their single "1 to 1 Religion".[7][8] Found on the former album's Clear,[9] it reached number 53 on the UK Singles Chart in March 1995.[10] He released the single "Lovetime" on 4 November 1996.[11] In 1999, he collaborated with speed garage act Serious Danger on "Do U Dream".[12]
Discography
editAlbums
edit- The Call Is Strong (1991)
Singles
edit- "Any Love" (with Daddy G and Massive Attack) (1988)
- "Do You Dream" (1990)
- "Cool with Nature" (1990)
- "Please Leave" (Steve Jervier Mixes) (1990)
- "Love and Pain" (1991)
- "1 to 1 Religion" (with Bomb the Bass) (1995)
- "Lovetime" (1996)
- "I Like It"/"So Much More" (1998)
- "Do U Dream" (with Serious Danger) (1999)
References
edit- ^ a b "Any Love". Massive Attack.ie. Retrieved 4 February 2022.
- ^ "Massive Attack, Roni Size and more: Bristol's musical mavericks – in pictures". The Guardian. 14 October 2021. Retrieved 4 February 2022.
- ^ Muggs, Joe. "The Essential...Smith & Mighty". FACT Mag. p. 2. Retrieved 4 February 2022.
- ^ Sande, Kiran; Lea, Tom; Morpurgo, Joseph; Finlayson, Angus; Beatnick, Mr; Purdom, Tim; Jahdi, Robin; Gunn, Tam (3 September 2012). "The 100 Best Albums of the 1990s". Fact Mag. Retrieved 3 February 2022.
- ^ Wheaton, R. J. (2001). Portishead's Dummy (33 1/3). London: Continuum. p. 30. ISBN 1441194495. Retrieved 2 February 2022.
- ^ "Carlton". Official Charts. Retrieved 3 February 2022.
- ^ "New Releases: Singles" (PDF). Music Week. 18 March 1995. p. 35. Retrieved 5 June 2021.
- ^ Betts, Graham (2006). Complete UK Hit Singles 1952-2006. London: HaperColllins. p. 139. ISBN 0007200773. Retrieved 4 February 2022.
- ^ Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "Clear – Bomb the Bass". AllMusic. Retrieved 5 January 2018.
- ^ "Bomb the Bass". Official Charts. Retrieved 4 February 2022.
- ^ "Lovetime - Carlton". AllMusic. Retrieved 4 February 2022.
- ^ Paoletta, Michael (4 September 1999). "Dance Trax". Billboard. Vol. 111, no. 36. p. 35. Retrieved 4 February 2022.