1. Valerie Gail Zakian Carter was an American singer.
13 Facts About Valerie Carter
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Valerie Carter was a mentor to her until his death in 1979 and introduced her to Jackson Browne, James Taylor, and many of the artists working with her throughout her career.
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Valerie Carter then released another solo album, The Way It Is, with guest artists including Phoebe Snow, Lyle Lovett, Edwin McCain, James Taylor, Linda Ronstadt, and Jackson Browne.
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Valerie Carter followed two years later with EPs Find a River, Vanilla Grits, and a compilation CD Midnight Over Honey River.
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Valerie Carter worked as a backup vocalist for a number of recording artists.
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Valerie Carter wrote the song "Cook with Honey," which was a hit for Judy Collins on her 1973 album True Stories and Other Dreams.
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Valerie Carter co-wrote the Jackson Browne track "Love Needs a Heart" that was featured on his 1977 album Running on Empty.
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Valerie Carter co-wrote "It Is One" and "Nino" on Browne's album Looking East.
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Valerie Carter was credited under the pseudonym Laurel Runn, likely inspired by living in Laurel Canyon at the time.
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Valerie Carter sang several songs in the special, including a duet with singer John Sebastian of The Lovin' Spoonful fame.
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Valerie Carter completed all of the court's requirements on May 25,2011.
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Valerie Carter died of a heart attack on March 4,2017, at the age of 64.
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The song "Valerie Carter", recorded by Steve Winwood, was reportedly about her as was Jackson Browne's song "That Girl Could Sing".