JAMES CARR

“You Got My Mind Messed Up”

Late 1980s Live Performance

I have no idea where this was filmed but I would guess it’s a late 80s performance, based on the outstanding yellow ensemble worn by guitarist Teenie Hodges (who also played on all the Hi Records Al Green sessions and Cat Power’s The Greatest album). And that’s definitely the Memphis Horns back there.

James Carr never had the hits, suffered from mental illness throughout the 70s & 80s and didn’t live long enough to get recognized as the greatest Southern soul singer.

But he is.

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