I was born in Portland, Oregon a long time ago, so I’m told. I actually don’t remember much about it, but I do get the sense that it was a pivotal moment in my life. After that, I moved around quite a few times before arriving in Cloudcroft, NM, where, as of this writing, I currently reside. 

I’ve been writing songs since about the age of six, although most of my work from that era has fallen into obscurity and is probably best left forgotten. However, my writing improved with time, and by 1986 I felt it was time for the world to hear the fruits of my efforts. With this goal in mind, I released my first album that December.

Sadly, the ENTIRE world did not hear the album when it was first released. (I fell short of this goal by a few billion people.) However, the few people who did hear it actually liked it enough to request another album. That was good enough for me. In fact, as long the fan base is there, I’ll keep making albums. My sixth studio album was released in 2006, and a live acoustic (unplugged) album was released in 2015.  More music is on the way!  Thank you for your support!

From the opening notes of Carl Thornton’s follow-up  single, "I Depend On Me" this is an irresistibly melodious club banger with an inspirational message that makes one feel empowered, joyous and free.  With a mix of velvety vocals and a pulsating, hard driving beat, it will certainly leave the listener feeling happy, exhilarated and inspired.  

Singer, songwriter, and actor Carl Thornton was born in North Carolina but at the tender age of three his parents moved to Long Island, New York where he was raised. Carl began singing at the age of seven in an elementary school chorus. While on stage of the very first performance he had an epiphany that singing was what he wanted to do with his life.

Carl has been performing professionally for ten years. His talents have taken him to Austria, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Holland, Istanbul, Dubai, and Portugal. In 2012 he was contracted to tour and sing in China where he performed in Shanghai, Gangzhou, Fuzhou, and Hong Kong at the Starlight Dance Clubs.

Carl is currently living in New York and singing with New York City Swing, which is taking him all over the East Coast. One of Carl's favorite quotes is "nothing beats a failure but a try" --  words he lives by everyday. He takes musical inspiration from Pharrell Williams, John Legend, and Usher and idols Stevie Wonder and Peabo Bryson.

“Keep Dancin!” is available at iTunes, Amazon, and CDbaby.com.

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