Born Charlotte, she was given the nickname "Charly" by neighborhood friends in Memphis, which she later went on to use when she started playing hotel lounges. Her first experience recording was when her father, Niles McClain, had tuberculosis when she was eight. As she was under the age for visitation rights at the hospital, she had to communicate with him through a tape recorder. That inspired her interest in recording. She began her musical career at age 12 with her brother Mike, performing in their band, "Charlotte & The Volunteers", for 6 years. Her first TV appearance was on the Jackson, Tennessee, local station WBBJ morning show. 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.
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Radio Heart · Charly McClain
Biggest Hits
℗ 1985 Sony Music Entertainment
Released on: 1985-04-01
Producer: Norro Wilson
Composer, Lyricist: Stephen Davis
Composer, Lyricist: Dennis Morgan
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published: 28 Sep 2017
Mickey Gilley -- Paradise Tonight duet with Charly McClain
Classic clip from "Gilley's Place" televison show from 1983. Check out Mickey's website at www.gilleys.com.
published: 11 Mar 2012
Charly McClain: Surround Me With Love
Charly McClain singing, "Surround Me With Love," from her 1981 album of the same name.
published: 31 Mar 2010
Charly McClain: Sentimental Ol' You
Charly McClain singing, "Sentimental Ol' You," from 1982.
published: 31 Mar 2010
Charly McClain, Who's Cheating Who
From a 1982 performance on Austin City Limits.
published: 04 Aug 2009
Paradise Tonight
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Paradise Tonight · Charly McClain · Mickey Gilley
Biggest Hits
℗ 1984 Sony Music Entertainment
Released on: 1985-04-01
Associated Performer: Charly McClain with Mickey Gilley
Producer: Norro Wilson
Composer, Lyricist: Mark Wright
Assistant Engineer: Pat Holt
Composer, Lyricist: Bill Kenner
Guitar: Pete Wade
Mastering Engineer: M.C. Rather
Drums: Gene Chrisman
Recording Engineer: Lou Bradley
Drums: Jerry Kroon
Keyboards: David Briggs
Keyboards: Tony Migliore
Keyboards: Gary Prim
Bass: Henry Strzelecki
Bass: Bob Wray
Harmonica: Charlie McCoy
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published: 28 Sep 2017
Charly McClain - Fly Into Love (Official Video)
Music video by Charly McClain performing Fly Into Love. (C) 1983 Sony Music Entertainment
http://vevo.ly/yTt6yQ
published: 29 Mar 2024
Charly McClain - Sleepin' With the Radio On
from 1981's "Surround Me With Love"
published: 18 Jun 2023
Charly McClain With You
Charly McClain performs "With You" on the "Country Action" episode of the 6th season of "CHiPs" from January 1983. You'll also see Erik Estrada, Mickey Gilley, and Johnny Lee in the video.
published: 02 Jun 2020
Let Me Be Your Baby , Charly McClain , 1978
Written by Bob Morrison & Johnny MacRae and recorded by Charly McClain. Released in March 1978 from the album "Let Me Be Your Baby", it reached #13.
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Radio Heart · Charly McClain
Biggest Hits
℗ 1985 Sony Music Entertainment
Released on: 1985-04-01
Producer...
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Radio Heart · Charly McClain
Biggest Hits
℗ 1985 Sony Music Entertainment
Released on: 1985-04-01
Producer: Norro Wilson
Composer, Lyricist: Stephen Davis
Composer, Lyricist: Dennis Morgan
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Provided to YouTube by Columbia Nashville Legacy
Radio Heart · Charly McClain
Biggest Hits
℗ 1985 Sony Music Entertainment
Released on: 1985-04-01
Producer: Norro Wilson
Composer, Lyricist: Stephen Davis
Composer, Lyricist: Dennis Morgan
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Provided to YouTube by Columbia Nashville Legacy
Paradise Tonight · Charly McClain · Mickey Gilley
Biggest Hits
℗ 1984 Sony Music Entertainment
Released on:...
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Paradise Tonight · Charly McClain · Mickey Gilley
Biggest Hits
℗ 1984 Sony Music Entertainment
Released on: 1985-04-01
Associated Performer: Charly McClain with Mickey Gilley
Producer: Norro Wilson
Composer, Lyricist: Mark Wright
Assistant Engineer: Pat Holt
Composer, Lyricist: Bill Kenner
Guitar: Pete Wade
Mastering Engineer: M.C. Rather
Drums: Gene Chrisman
Recording Engineer: Lou Bradley
Drums: Jerry Kroon
Keyboards: David Briggs
Keyboards: Tony Migliore
Keyboards: Gary Prim
Bass: Henry Strzelecki
Bass: Bob Wray
Harmonica: Charlie McCoy
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Paradise Tonight · Charly McClain · Mickey Gilley
Biggest Hits
℗ 1984 Sony Music Entertainment
Released on: 1985-04-01
Associated Performer: Charly McClain with Mickey Gilley
Producer: Norro Wilson
Composer, Lyricist: Mark Wright
Assistant Engineer: Pat Holt
Composer, Lyricist: Bill Kenner
Guitar: Pete Wade
Mastering Engineer: M.C. Rather
Drums: Gene Chrisman
Recording Engineer: Lou Bradley
Drums: Jerry Kroon
Keyboards: David Briggs
Keyboards: Tony Migliore
Keyboards: Gary Prim
Bass: Henry Strzelecki
Bass: Bob Wray
Harmonica: Charlie McCoy
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Charly McClain performs "With You" on the "Country Action" episode of the 6th season of "CHiPs" from January 1983. You'll also see Erik Estrada, Mickey Gilley,...
Charly McClain performs "With You" on the "Country Action" episode of the 6th season of "CHiPs" from January 1983. You'll also see Erik Estrada, Mickey Gilley, and Johnny Lee in the video.
Charly McClain performs "With You" on the "Country Action" episode of the 6th season of "CHiPs" from January 1983. You'll also see Erik Estrada, Mickey Gilley, and Johnny Lee in the video.
Provided to YouTube by Columbia Nashville Legacy
Radio Heart · Charly McClain
Biggest Hits
℗ 1985 Sony Music Entertainment
Released on: 1985-04-01
Producer: Norro Wilson
Composer, Lyricist: Stephen Davis
Composer, Lyricist: Dennis Morgan
Auto-generated by YouTube.
Provided to YouTube by Columbia Nashville Legacy
Paradise Tonight · Charly McClain · Mickey Gilley
Biggest Hits
℗ 1984 Sony Music Entertainment
Released on: 1985-04-01
Associated Performer: Charly McClain with Mickey Gilley
Producer: Norro Wilson
Composer, Lyricist: Mark Wright
Assistant Engineer: Pat Holt
Composer, Lyricist: Bill Kenner
Guitar: Pete Wade
Mastering Engineer: M.C. Rather
Drums: Gene Chrisman
Recording Engineer: Lou Bradley
Drums: Jerry Kroon
Keyboards: David Briggs
Keyboards: Tony Migliore
Keyboards: Gary Prim
Bass: Henry Strzelecki
Bass: Bob Wray
Harmonica: Charlie McCoy
Auto-generated by YouTube.
Charly McClain performs "With You" on the "Country Action" episode of the 6th season of "CHiPs" from January 1983. You'll also see Erik Estrada, Mickey Gilley, and Johnny Lee in the video.
Born Charlotte, she was given the nickname "Charly" by neighborhood friends in Memphis, which she later went on to use when she started playing hotel lounges. Her first experience recording was when her father, Niles McClain, had tuberculosis when she was eight. As she was under the age for visitation rights at the hospital, she had to communicate with him through a tape recorder. That inspired her interest in recording. She began her musical career at age 12 with her brother Mike, performing in their band, "Charlotte & The Volunteers", for 6 years. Her first TV appearance was on the Jackson, Tennessee, local station WBBJ morning show. 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.