Carole King
Carole King is an American singer-songwriter who shaped popular music as both a behind-the-scenes hitmaker and solo artist.
In the 1960s, she co-wrote dozens of pop standards with Gerry Goffin, including "Will You Love Me Tomorrow" and "The Loco-Motion." Her 1971 album *Tapestry* became one of the best-selling records of all time, featuring "It's Too Late" and "You've Got a Friend."
Keyed percussion instrument
- vocalsSung musical parts
- singerVocal music performer
- performerOne who entertains audiences
- concertLive musical performance
album · tour · stage · acoustic · soulful · intimate · live · Troubadour
Museum honoring influential musicians
- influencePower to affect others
- pioneerEarly explorer or settler
- trailblazerFirst to forge ahead
- cultural impactEffect on shared values
timeless · inspiration · legendary · enduring · songbook · mentorship · lifetime achievement · icon
Written words for music
- compositionArranged elements forming whole
- balladNarrative poem or song
- versesLines of poetry
- chorusSingers performing together
bridge · anthem · craft · hitmaker · tunesmith · rhyme · collaboration · poet
Exceeding one million sales
- 1971A calendar year
- confessionalBooth for admitting sins
- landmarkNotable point of reference
- breakthroughSudden important advance
piano
Keyed percussion instrument
concert · album · tour · stage · acoustic · soulful · intimate · live · Troubadour · Carnegie Hall
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Museum honoring influential musicians
- influencePower to affect others
- pioneerEarly explorer or settler
- trailblazerFirst to forge ahead
cultural impact · timeless · inspiration · legendary · enduring · songbook · mentorship · lifetime achievement · icon · standard-bearer
lyrics
Written words for music
- compositionArranged elements forming whole
- balladNarrative poem or song
- versesLines of poetry
chorus · bridge · anthem · craft · hitmaker · tunesmith · rhyme · collaboration · poet · storytelling
multiplatinum
Exceeding one million sales
- 1971A calendar year
- confessionalBooth for admitting sins
- landmarkNotable point of reference
- Female SingersAdele, Aretha Franklin, Beyonce, Celine Dion, Cher
- soft rockAir Supply, Barry Manilow, Chicago, Fleetwood Mac, Journey
- songwritersBob Dylan, songwriter, lyricists, composer, lyricist
- Jewish MusiciansLeonard Bernstein, George Gershwin, Irving Berlin, Barbra Streisand, Benny Goodman
- Rock MemoirsKeith Richards, Patti Smith, Pete Townshend, Bruce Springsteen, Dave Grohl
- The MonkeesDavy Jones
Carole KingLed Zeppelin
Carole KingFrank Zappa
John Cage · punk rock · Sonic Youth · noise music · free jazz