02/02/2006 - Clare Torry - 'Heaven In The Sky'
Most famous for her wordless vocal contribution to Pink Floyd's ‘Great Gig In The Sky’. "Clare’s vocals were first heard on late 60’s solo singles released by Fontana, the raw 17 year old voice already reaching the parts no one else could, in a manner no one else would try. The single the ‘Music Attracts Me’ begins like any other 60’s Brit Girl number until Clare lets go her wail at the end of each hook line. A career followed in session singing, a much in demand backing vocalist bolstering hundreds of records, adverts, film and TV themes. Her CV, apart from Pink Floyd also includes sessions with Elton John on covers albums, with Kay Garner on regular sessions for Jonathan King’s UK Records, also backing Clifford T Ward, Serge Gainsbourg, Olivia Newton John, Sandy Denny, Kevin Ayers, Strawbs Jimmy Webb and many more.The Ad list goes on forever but a few you may recall depending on your vintage are Martini (73) , Jacobs Club (73) Typhoo (73) Brooke Bond (74) Vauxhall Chevette (74) Birds Dream Topping (75) Frys Choc Cream (75) Wranglers (76) Pepsi (77) Babycham (77) Jelly Tots (78) British Airways (79)" £8.99.
