

McClain debuted in late 1976 with her first single, "Lay Down," which peaked at No. McClain's distinct vocal sound provided an edge in recognizability-as did her attractive appearance. Recording career Steady rise Īt the age of 20, McClain signed her first recording contract with Epic Records in 1976. By the age of 17, she was a regular on the club circuit, and appeared at the Memphis show Mid-South Jamboree from 1973–1975. Her first TV appearance was on the local WBBJ morning show in Jackson, Tennessee. The band performed together for the next six years. She began her musical career at age 12 performing with her brother Mike and their band, Charlotte & the Volunteers. As she was under age to comply with hospital visiting policy, she had to communicate with him through a tape recorder. Her first experience recording was when father Niles had tuberculosis when she was eight. McClain used it when she began her career playing hotel lounges. The nickname "Charly" would come from the neighborhood friends that she played with as a child. Wilson*, P.McClain was born in Memphis, Tennessee, United States, to Virginia (née Wiggins 1934–2009) and Niles McClain. Surround Me With Love Written-By – N Wilson*, W. Released at: This album was released on the label Epic (catalog number FE 37108). All materials are provided for educational purposes. On this page you can not listen to mp3 music free or download album or mp3 track to your PC, phone or tablet. Dreams come fallin' down, friends just can't be found.

Sometimes when life's poison arrows shoot me to the ground.

United States 5.Ĭharly McClain (Charlotte Denise McClain) Surround Me With Love lyrics: Sometimes when life's poison arrows shoot me to the ground, Dreams co.Artist: Charly McClain (Charlotte Denise McClain). Sleepin' With the Radio On Lyrics.Ĭharly McClain singing, "Surround Me With Love," from her 1981 album of the same name.
