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He eventually established himself under the name Carl Carlton and began building a career in soul and R&B.

His early success included the 1971 song “I Can Feel It,” which helped introduce him to a wider audience. But his biggest breakthrough was still ahead.

The Song That Made Him a Household Name

In 1974, Carlton released his version of “Everlasting Love,” originally recorded by Robert Knight.

The song became a major success, reaching No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100 and becoming Carlton’s biggest pop-chart hit. His energetic interpretation gave the song a new identity and helped turn it into one of the enduring recordings associated with the era.