Twinkie Clark – Church’n
A musical genius. The maestro. Gifted musician and anointed vocalist, a true worshipper. These are all accurate descriptions of Elbernita “Twinkie” Clark, the woman considered the heart and soul of the Clark Sisters. In many respects, she has been the creative force in shaping the vibrant sound that has become the Clark Sisters hallmark (more affectionately known as the ‘Clark Sound’). In the history of Gospel music, she has quickly become a legend in her own right. With the reverence of a vast array of audiences, critics and peers, she is considered by many Gospel aficionados to not only be Gospel music’s greatest, but also the undisputed “Queen of the B3 Hammond organ.” Twinkie received her formal musical training at the prestigious Howard University in Washington, DC and went on to faithfully work in the Lord’s vineyard, creating some of the most memorable hits available today for herself and her siblings. With Twinkie’s musical gifts accompanied by the vocal talents of her sisters, all made possible under the favor and anointing of God resting upon each of them, together they’ve acquired worldwide superior accolades including a gold record in 1981 with “You Brought the Sunshine,” their bonafide hit on the Gospel and R&B charts and their long-awaited induction into the International Gospel Music Hall of Fame in 1999. Most recently, The Clark Sisters received high honors at the 2007 Stellar Awards when they were presented with the coveted award for Most Notable …
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Plastic factory is the track n.9 from Safe as Milk, the debut album by Captain Beefheart & His Magic Band, originally released in 1967. It is a heavily blues-influenced work, but also hints at many of the features—such as surreal lyrics and odd time signatures—that would later become trademarks of Beefheart’s music. The album is also notable for the involvement of a 20-year-old Ry Cooder, who plays guitar and wrote some of the arrangements. Label Buddah (Sony Music Entertainment) Producer Richard Perry & Bob Krasnow Musicians Don Van Vliet vocals, harmonica, bass marimba, arrangements The Magic Band Alex St. Clair Snouffer guitar, bass, background vocals Jerry Handley bass, background vocals John French drums, background vocals Additional musicians Ry Cooder guitar, slide guitar, bass, arrangements of “Sure ‘Nuff ‘N Yes I Do” and “Grown So Ugly” Samuel Hoffman – theremin on “Electricity” and “Autumn’s Child” Milt Holland log drum, tambourine Taj Mahal tambourine Plastic Factory lyrics: Phos`phrous chimney burnin` Modern-men`s a-learnin` Time and space a-turnin` Motor`s engine churnin` fac`trys no place for me boss man let me be Wind and wave all blowin` Mountain `n` sky showin` Bee `n;“ flower growin` Boy`n`girl are glowin` fac`trys no place for me boss man let me be Minds inside are goin` Muscle `n` bone are showin“ One thing sure are knowing (sure I`m?) knowin` Get a fire goin` fac`trys no place for me boss man let me be boss man let me be boss man leave me be Enjoy!