4 Facts About Gary Clark’s ‘Mary’s Prayer’

Gary Clark wrote ‘Mary’s Prayer’ himself. The song became his biggest hit, reaching number 3 on the UK Singles Chart.

It also charted in the United States. The single peaked at number 23 on the US Billboard Hot 100.

The song earned Clark industry recognition. He received a BMI award and an Ivor Novello nomination for the track.

‘Mary’s Prayer’ was a transatlantic success. It performed well on both sides of the Atlantic, a rare feat for a solo artist at the time.