Clydie King: Ready Willing And Certainly Able
John Abbey, Blues & Soul, March 1973
I SUPPOSE it's true to say that Clydie King is best generally known in this country for her successful duet hit with Jimmy Holiday, 'Ready. Willing And Able'. But that really is the tip of a very deep iceberg for in Clydie King is one of the most versatile talents imaginable.
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