Tapestry

From HitStory, the pop encyclopedia of School of Rock · Work

Carole King had been writing hits since the early 1960s, often with her then husband Gerry Goffin, but mainly for other singers. James Taylor encouraged her to sing her own songs. Tapestry, her second studio album, was recorded in January 1971 in Studio B at A&M in Los Angeles. The producer was Lou Adler; Taylor, Joni Mitchell and experienced session musicians supported her. The album was released on 10 February 1971.

She wrote all the songs herself or with others. Goffin co-wrote the lyrics of, among others, Will You Love Me Tomorrow and (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman, which had already been hits for The Shirelles and Aretha Franklin. The single It's Too Late, with I Feel the Earth Move, spent five weeks at number one. A Rolling Stone reviewer praised its remarkable personal intimacy. The album won four Grammys, including Album of the Year.

Listening

Track list

1. 1I Feel the Earth Move2:59Apple Music ↗
2. 2So Far Away3:55Apple Music ↗
3. 3It's Too Late3:54Apple Music ↗
4. 4Home Again2:29Apple Music ↗
5. 5Beautiful3:08Apple Music ↗
6. 6Way Over Yonder4:46Apple Music ↗
7. 7You've Got a Friend5:10Apple Music ↗
8. 8Where You Lead3:20Apple Music ↗
9. 9Will You Love Me Tomorrow?4:12Apple Music ↗
10. 10Smackwater Jack3:42Apple Music ↗
11. 11Tapestry3:15Apple Music ↗
12. 12(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman3:48Apple Music ↗

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