![]() ![]() ![]() At the end of 1968, he had a seasonal pop hit with the raunchy and funky 'Back Door Santa' (number 4 Christmas pop), and toured nationally. Both of the preceding Atlantic singles were certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America. He then began a string of hits on the R&B and pop charts, starting with 'Slip Away' (number 2 R&B, number 6 pop), which has been described as 'a superior cheating ballad spotlighting his anguished, massive baritone alongside the remarkably sinuous backing of Fame's exemplary backing band', and 'Too Weak To Fight' (number 3 R&B, number 13 pop). At the end of 1967, Carter joined Atlantic Records. In 1967 he recorded 'Tell Daddy', which reached number 35 on the BillboardR&B chart and inspired Etta James' answer record, 'Tell Mama', for which Carter was credited as writer. After Scott was seriously injured in an auto accident, Carter continued as a solo singer, and recorded for the Fame label. ![]() The duo performed regularly in clubs in Birmingham, Alabama in 1966. ![]()
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