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While the landmark album Tapestry earned her superstar status, singer/songwriter Carole King had already firmly established herself as one of pop music's most gifted and successful composers, with work recorded by everyone from the Beatles to Aretha Franklin. Born Carole Klein on February 9, 1942, in Brooklyn, New York, she began playing piano at the age of four, and formed her first band, the vocal quartet the Co-Sines, while in high school. A devotee of the composing team of ... Read More... at allmusic.com

 


southparker9

I think without doubt, she should be in, and they do too. She was inducted into the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame in 1990. The thing is, it was in the non-performer category. Her album Tapestry is one of the most commercially successful, and well received albums of all time. She wrote so many songs that other people turned into hits. These songs include. "Will You Love Me Tomorrow", "Take Good Care of My BabyOne Fine Day", "Up on the Roof", "Don't Bring Me Down", "I'm Into Something Good", "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman", and "You've Got A Friend". She's one of the most significant women in music.
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• Review posted on 07/16/2006
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