Song:
Gimme Shelter (Live)
Artist:
The Rolling Stones with Lisa Fischer
We watched a documentary last night called "20 Feet From Stardom" - it was about the change in the role of backup singers from the early 60s through the present.
Two of the featured singers were Merry Clayton, who sang the female lead on the
studio version of Gimme Shelter, and Lisa Fischer, who's been on all of the Stones tours since 1989.
Another featured singer was Darlene Love, who many will recall not only from her singing, but also from her role as Danny Glover's wife in the Lethal Weapon movies.
I recommend the documentary - in addition to the backup singers, you'll see rock stars, producers, and engineers. And you'll hear some amazing voices. (Kudos here to Mrs. TR, who picked up the DVD at the library.)