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- Birth nameClydie Mae King
- Clydie King was born on August 21, 1943 in Dallas, Texas, USA. She was an actress and writer, known for The Long Goodbye (1973), A Star Is Born (1976) and The Split (1968). She was married to Tony Collins and Robin Hale. She died on January 7, 2019 in Monrovia, California, USA.
- SpousesTony Collins (divorced, 1 child)Robin Hale (divorced, 3 children)
- She grew up in Dallas and sang in a gospel choir as a child. When she was 8, she appeared on Art Linkletter's national TV talent show.
- She was a sought-after backup and session vocalist. She can be heard on the Rolling Stones' "Tumbling Dice", Lynyrd Skynyrd's "Sweet Home Alabama", Linda Ronstadt's "You're No Good," Arlo Guthrie's "City of New Orleans", and Elton John's "The Bitch Is Back." She sang on albums by Ray Charles, Steely Dan, Humble Pie, Joe Walsh, Phil Ochs, Bob Dylan, Neil Diamond, and Ringo Starr.
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