The Clark Sisters: Twinkie, Jacky, Dorinda and Karen
These beautiful sisters are legendary in the Gospel music community for their groundbreaking contemporary sound. Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan and reared in the Church of God in Christ (COGIC), The Clark Sisters were born to sing.
Their mother, Dr. Mattie Moss Clark, was a legendary choir director, writer, and musician who recorded more than 35 albums during her career. She is widely credited with being the first person to teach three-part harmony to gospel choirs. Dr. Clark encouraged her girls to glorify God from an early age with their extraordinary vocal talents.
Regarded as the biggest-selling female gospel group in history, their 1980 album, Is My Living In Vain, remained on the top of the Billboard charts for more than a year. Their 1981 hit single, You Brought the Sunshine, crossed over to the R&B black singles chart in 1983, peaking at No. 16. The world has watched the growth of these loving sisters from their first album recorded in 1973 when they were teenagers, until the release of their highly anticipated album, "Live: One Last Time", released April 2007.
The Fabulous Clark Sisters
"We're responsible for bringing people to Christ and for singing songs that will stir up the spirit in people."- Karen Clark Sheard
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Favorite Song by The Clark Sisters
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The Clark Sisters at The 2008 Stellar Awards
The Clark Sisters at Stellars 08
Great Music From The Clark Sisters
My mother has always said to us, 'Y'all stick together.'-Dorinda Clark-Cole
J. Moss Interviews The Clark Sisters
Classics by The Clark Sisters
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The CD's of The Clark Sisters
Is My Living in Vain?
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Heart & Soul by The Clark Sisters
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Clark Sisters in Concert
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Jacky Clark Chisolm
"I feel there is a need for more music that allows the listener to enter into praise and worship for the Lord."-Jacky Clark Chisolm
Jacky is the eldest of the Clark Sisters and is known as the "sweet-voiced" sister. She brings balance to the high energy vocals of her sisters by contributing her sweet yet versatile vocal styling.
Jacky Clark Chisolm
Expectancy
Amazon Price: $16.99 (as of 07/10/2009) 
Twinkie Clark
"I see myself as a vehicle, a vessel being used by God, having purpose, and yielding to God." - Twinkie Clark
Twinkie is considered the heart and soul of the Clark Sisters. She is a clasically trained pianist and is the writer of most of the group's songs. She is the main architect of the "Clark Sound" and is widely regarded as the "Queen of the B3 Hammond organ".
Twinkie Clark CD's
Twinkie Clark Terrel Presents
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Praise & Worship
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Twinkie Clark and Friends: Live in Charlotte
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Masterpiece
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Home Once Again: Live In Detroit
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Dorinda Clark Cole
"We've always believed a crucial part of what we do is to speak to people who might never even go to a church, or listen to gospel music."-Dorinda Clark Cole
Dorinda Clark Cole, also known as "The Rose of Gospel", has won two Stellar Awards and a Soul Train Lady of Soul Award for her self-titled debut released in 2002. She is the sister that adds the jazzy feel and the scats and the riffs to the unique "Clark Sound". She has vocal abilities similiar to her mother, the legendary Mattie Moss Clark.
A little more than ten years ago, she considered committing suicide. This episode in her life is the cornerstone of her testimony, and inspired her biggest hit, "I'm Still Here". Her willingness to share her life experiences has allowed her to minister to people of all walks of life.
Dorinda Clark Cole CD's
Dorinda Clark-Cole
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The Rose of Gospel
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Take It Back
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Karen Clark-Sheard
"My mother would be proud today to even know that her legacy still lives. She used to always say, 'Make sure you live the life that you sing about so that when you get on that stage God will anoint you.'"-Karen Clark Sheard
Karen Clark Sheard CD's
It's Not Over
Amazon Price: $17.98 (as of 07/10/2009)
2nd Chance
Amazon Price: $13.96 (as of 07/10/2009)
The Heavens Are Telling
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Finally Karen
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Kierra Sheard Music
The Next Generation-Kierra "KiKi" Sheard
J Moss We Must Praise
The Next Generation-J. Moss
Great Links on The Clark Sisters & The Next Generation
The Clark Sisters Fan Club
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The Clark Lounge - Home
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The Clark Space
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The Clark Sisters Discography
1974: Mattie Moss Clark Presents the Clark Sisters
1976: Unworthy
1978: Count It All Joy
1978: New Dimensions of Christmas Carols
1979: He Gave Me Nothing To Lose (But All To Gain)
1980: Is My Living in Vain
1981: "You Brought the Sunshine
1982: Sincerely
1986: Heart and Soul
1987: Conqueror
1988: Bringing It Back Home
1994: Miracle
2007: Live: One Last Time
We would love to hear your thoughts on The Clarks Sisters
Drop us a line to let us know what you think about this tribute page and also share your thoughts on the famous Clark Sisters.
deborah wrote
these are some singing sisters God has bless there beautiful vocies
Posted October 15, 2008
mmog37 wrote
man...I grew up on the Clark sisters...classic gospel. My parent used to play Mattie Moss Clark until the wheel fell off LOL Thanks for bring back memories with this lens!
Posted April 10, 2008
Tiffany Stoney wrote
May God forever bless you in all that you do and your family. Continue to hold out the light and live what youre singing stay together where there is unity.
Posted January 29, 2008
Gerald Peterson wrote
I just discovered this site! I love any website with info on The Clark Sisters! Does anyone have track listings for some of their older material? Thanks!
Posted January 06, 2008
Regi from Franklin TN wrote
ok, I'm alittle slow.
I remembered a song that the Clark Sister's did awhile back, but basically forgot about them as a group...bought individual CDs....then I ordered, "One
Last Lime," after seeing them sing "Livin," on BET.
Phenomenal..whatever you are going through, buy it!
Buy it! Buy it!
Posted December 20, 2007
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