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ABOUT
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Valerie Carter was an American singer-songwriter hailing from the 1970s era. Her album "Just a Stone's Throw Away" on Columbia Records was produced by Lowell George and Maurice White and featured such guest artists as Linda Ronstadt, Jackson Browne, and Deniece Williams. The album was well received garnering favorable reviews and placing her as the opening act for the Eagles "Hotel California" tour.
Carter followed with her "Wild Child" album featuring the members of Toto, and "The Way It Is" album featuring Phoebe Snow, Lyle Lovett, Jackson Browne, and Linda Ronstadt.
Carter penned the Judy Collins hit "Cook With Honey" as well as songs for Earth, Wind & Fire, Cher, and Jackson Browne. Additionally, she played a crucial role as a backup singer, lending her talents to renowned artists such as James Taylor, Christopher Cross, Randy Newman, and Eddie Money.
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Valerie passed away on March 4, 2017. Despite her untimely departure, her music continues to resonate with fans around the world, serving as a lasting testament to her immense talent and legacy in the realm of American singer/songwriters. Two albums have been released posthumously, The Lost Tapes and The Lost Tapes Vol 2.
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In 2024 the Valerie Carter estate and Faragher Brothers joined forces and recreated the Faragher Brothers "Never Get Your Love Behind Me" with a remarkable twist: the inclusion of Valerie's original vocal from a demo in 1977 when she was considering it for her "Wild Child" album. The B Side is a new recording of James Brown's "What My Baby Needs Now" featuring Valerie's vocals from a mesmerizing live performance in 1976. Through this project, Valerie Carter is celebrated. Her soul-stirring voice is given new life, ensuring that her legacy continues to live on.
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DISCOGRAPHY
Solo Albums
Just a Stones Throw Away 1977
Wild Child 1978
The Way It Is 1996
Find A River 1998
The Way It Is/Find A River 2017
The Lost Tapes 2018
Ooh Child: The Columbia Years 2019
Valerie Carter - Live in Tokyo 1994 2020
The Lost Tapes Vol 2 2022
Duet/Trio/Background Vocals
Airforce Airforce 1984
Laura Allan Laura Allan 1978
Hoyt Axton Southbound 1975
Jackson Browne I'm Alive 1993
Jackson Browne Looking East 1996
Jimmy Buffet Margaritaville Cafe 1993
Jorge Calderon City Music 1975
Eric Carmen Change of Heart 1978
Valerie Carter and Faragher Bros 2024
Cher Love Hurts 1991
Shawn Colvin Fat City 1992
Shawn Colvin Wish You Were Here 1996
Christopher Cross Christopher Cross 1980
Christopher Cross Wishing Well 1994
Aselin Debison Sweet Is the Melody 2002
Cliff DeYoung Cliff DeYoung 1975
Rick Derringer Free Ride 2002
Neil Diamond Lovescape 1991
Neil Diamond Up on the Roof 1993
Neil Diamond Christmas Album, Vol. 2 1994
Neil Diamond In My Lifetime 1996
Brian Elliot Brian Elliot 1978
Dan Fogelberg Portrait 1997
Julia Fordham Swept 1991
Jeffrey Foskett Laughter In the Rain 2003
Freebo End of the Beginning 1999
Glenn Frey Strange Weather 1992
Jack Gafford No Vacancy 2008
Lowell George Thanks I'll Eat It Here 1979
Lowell George Tribute Rock and Roll Doctor 1997
Glenda Griffith Glenda Griffith 1977
Don Grusin 10k-La 1980
Don Henley The End of the Innocence 1989
Don Henley Inside Job 2000
Hurt Vol. 2 2007
Tom Jans Eyes of an Only Child 1975
Tom Jans Dark Blonde 1976
Tom Jans Chambers of the Heart 2015
Tom Kell This Desert City 2011
Al Kooper Championship Wrestling 1982
Kenny Loggins December 1998
Jude Johnstone Coming of Age 2001
Nicolette Larson Nicolette 1978
Nicolette Larson Tribute Lotta Love Concert 2006
Nicolette Larson All Dressed up & No Place To Go 1982
Nicolette Larson / Valerie Carter / Lauren Wood Baby It's You 2018
Little Feat The Last Record Album 1975
Little Feat Shake Me Up 1991
Little Feat Rad Gumbo 2014
Little Feat Hotcakes and Outtakes 2000
Lyle Lovett Road to Ensenada 1996
Hirth Martinez Feeling So Fine 2000
Keiko Matsui Sapphire 1995
Maureen McCormick When You Get a Little Lonely 1995
Larry John McNally Larry John McNally 1982
Bob Meighan Band Mr Hun 1977
Julie Miller Orphans & Angels 1993
Julie Miller Invisible Girl 1994
Adam Mitchell Redhead in Trouble 1979
Eddie Money Playing for Keeps 1980
Anne Murray Anne Murray 1996
Willie Nelson Healing Hands of Time 1994
Aaron Neville Warm Your Heart 1991
Randy Newman Born Again 1979
Ofra Haza Kirya 1992
Outlaws Ghost Riders 1980
Henry Paul Band Henry Paul 1982
Stephen Paul The Awakening 2001
Greg Prestopino Big Red Nude 1997
Vesica Pisces Halfway to Naked 2003
Mary Kay Place Almost Grown 2011
Micheal Polnareff Michel Polnareff 1976
Bill Quateman Just Like You 1979
Linda Ronstadt Winter Light 1994
Linda Ronstadt Feels Like Home 1995
Linda Ronstadt Dedicated to the One I Love 1996
Diana Ross The Force Behind the Power 1991
Diana Ross When You Dream 1993
Vonda Shepard Songs From Ally McBeal 1998
Adam Shoemaker Adam Shoemaker 2018
Michael Shrieve Big Picture 1989
Tom Snow Tom Snow 1976
Ringo Starr Time Takes Time 1992
Rod Stewart Foolish Behavior 1980
James Taylor Gorilla 1975
James Taylor In the Pocket 1976
James Taylor New Moon Shine 1991
James Taylor Hourglass 1997
James Taylor James Taylor: Best Live 1994
Allan Thomas The Island 1989
John Vester My Heart is In Your Hands 1998
Anna Vissi Everything I Am 2000
Jack Wagner Lighting Up The Night 1985
Jimmy Webb Angel Heart 1982
Jimmy Webb Suspending Disbelief 1993
Bobby Woods Les Deux Orchestra
Warren Zevon Back In the High Life 2003
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TV/Film
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Barney's Great Adventure, Original Motion Picture Soundtrack 1998
The Butcher's Wife Original Motion Picture Soundtrack 1991
The Devil and Daniel Mouse Animated Feature Soundtrack 1978
If Not For You TV Series Theme Song 1995
Mermaids Original Motion Picture Soundtrack 1990
Michael: Music from the Motion Picture 1996
One Day at a Time TV Series Theme Song 1975
Over the Edge Original Motion Picture Soundtrack 1979
Ally McBeal Soundtrack 1998
Thelma and Louise Original Motion Picture Soundtrack 1997
The Unknown Cyclist Original Soundtrack 1998
White Line Fever Original Motion Picture Soundtrack 1975
White Sands Original Motion Picture Soundtrack 1992
Written/Co-written
And You Never Knew Howdy Moon 1974
Back to Blue Some More Valerie Carter Just a Stone's Throw Away 1977
Cook With Honey Howdy Moon 1974
Cook With Honey Judy Collins The Stories and Other Dreams 1973
Cowboy Angel Valerie Carter Just a Stone's Throw Away 1977
Crazy Valerie Carter Wild Child 1978
Deceiver Brothers Johnson You Keep Me Coming Back 1984
I Got Over It Valerie Carter The Lost Tapes 2018
I Say Amen Valerie Carter The Way It Is 1996
I'm Alone Howdy Moon 1974
It Is One Jackson Browne Looking East 1996
Lady In The Dark Valerie Carter Wild Child 1978
Love Needs A Heart Valerie Carter The Way It Is 1996
Love Needs A Heart Jackson Browne Running on Empty 1983
Love Needs A Heart Polly Bolton No Going Back 1989
Love Needs A Heart Barbara Dickson Dark End of the Street 1995
Love Needs A Heart The Harptones Various Everything Old is New Again 1982
Never Should've Started Black Rose (Cher) Black Rose 1980
Nino Jackson Browne Looking East 1996
Ringing Doorbells in the Rain Valerie Carter Just A Stone's Throw Away 1977
Sea of Stars Valerie Carter The Way It Is 1996
Skinny White Pants Valerie Carter The Lost Tapes 2018
Southern Belle Tom Jans Champion 1982
Story of Love Valerie Carter Wild Child 1978
Sweat TheeSatisfaction Awe Naturale 2012
Taking the Long Way Home Valerie Carter Wild Child 1978
The Way It Is Valerie Carter The Way It Is 1996
Turn It Into Something Good Earth, Wind & Fire Faces 1980
What's Become of Us Valerie Carter Wild Child 1978
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