Happy birthday! Carl Douglas turns 82 today

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The iconic and legendary singer turns 82 on Friday, May. 10, 2024.
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Carl Douglas is celebrating his 82nd birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed singers of his generation.

Popular singer-songwriter Carl Douglas (Kung Fu Fighting, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 82nd birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Douglas, a cultural icon

Born Carlton George Douglas in Kingston on May 10, 1942, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Jamaican history. Douglas' not just a great singer, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Carl hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Carl Douglas as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 82.

Happy Birthday, Carl, you're the best!

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