Carl Carlton

Carl Carlton was born Charles Lewis in Detroit in 1953. He grew up listening to Motown artists like Marvin Gaye and Stevie Wonder, which shaped his approach to singing and songwriting.

In 1972, he signed with Atlantic Records and released his debut album. That record included 'Baby I Need Your Loving,' a ballad that became his breakthrough hit. The song's straightforward melody and direct lyrics connected with listeners at the time.

Later, in 1980, he put out an album called 'No Room for Squares' that featured 'She's a Bad Mama Jama (She's Built, She's Stacked).' That track showed a different, funkier side of his voice compared to the earlier ballad. He kept recording and performing in the years that followed, with songs like 'Everlasting Love' and 'Coming home' also appearing in his catalog.