In 2012, Rolling Stone asked readers to vote on the "best vocal performance in rock history," and the results included some truly epic musical moments: Coming in at #10, Joe Cocker's iconic performance of the Beatles' "With a Little Help From My Friends" at Woodstock; at #9, Kurt Cobain singing Nirvana's version of "In the Pines" (also known as "Where Did You Sleep Last Night") from MTV's Unplugged. Ian Gillan of Deep Purple, meanwhile, nabbed the #8 spot for showcasing his range on 1970's "Child in Time."
At #7, however, was someone who spent most of her career as a "backup" singer.
Merry ClaytonPhoto by Michael Ochs Archives on Getty Images
As Clayton — who also sang with the likes of Elvis Presley, Carole King and many others — once explained, musician/composer/arranger Jack Nitzsche was the person who suggested she sing on the song.
After she told Mick Jaggerhe was "nothing but a skinny little boy," the band played "Gimme Shelter" for Clayton and asked her to "put a little somethin’ on it."
Decades later, fans are clearly still thinking about Clayton's contribution to the tune.
Interestingly enough, in second place was another singer who wasn't a regular member of the band in question: Clare Torry, who provided the vocals on Pink Floyd's "The Great Gig in the Sky."
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