Why This Record Matters
Carole King had already written hits for other artists, including 'Will You Love Me Tomorrow' with Gerry Goffin, before recording Tapestry in January 1971 at A&M Studios in Hollywood with producer Lou Adler. Released on Ode in February 1971, it features 'It's Too Late', 'I Feel the Earth Move', 'So Far Away' and 'You've Got a Friend'. It won four Grammys in 1972, including Album of the Year, and spent 15 consecutive weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. It is certified 14 times Platinum in the US, and its intimate singer-songwriter style set a template.
About this record
About this record
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TracklistHide Credits
| A1 |
I Feel The Earth MoveDrums – Joel O'BrienElectric Bass – Charles LarkeyElectric Guitar – Danny Kootch*Keyboards, Vocals – Carole KingWords By, Music By – Carole King |
2:57 |
| A2 |
So Far AwayAcoustic Guitar – James Taylor (2)Drums – Russ KunkelElectric Bass – Charles LarkeyFlute – Curtis AmyPiano, Vocals – Carole KingWords By, Music By – Carole King |
3:55 |
| A3 |
It's Too LateCongas, Electric Guitar – Danny Kootch*Drums – Joel O'BrienElectric Bass – Charles LarkeyElectric Piano – Ralph SchuckettPiano, Vocals – Carole KingSoprano Saxophone – Curtis AmyWords By, Music By – Carole King, Toni Stern |
3:51 |
| A4 |
Home AgainAcoustic Bass [String Bass] – Charles LarkeyAcoustic Guitar – James Taylor (2)Drums – Russ KunkelPiano, Vocals – Carole KingWords By, Music By – Carole King |
2:27 |
| A5 |
BeautifulCongas – Danny Kootch*Drums – Joel O'BrienElectric Bass – Charles LarkeyKeyboards, Vocals – Carole KingWords By, Music By – Carole King |
3:05 |
| A6 |
Way Over YonderAcoustic Guitar – James Taylor (2)Backing Vocals – Merry ClaytonDrums – Joel O'BrienElectric Bass – Charles LarkeyElectric Guitar – Danny Kootch*Piano, Vocals – Carole KingStrings [String Quartet], Acoustic Bass [String Bass] – Perry SteinbergStrings [String Quartet], Cello – Terry King (4)Strings [String Quartet], Viola – David CampbellStrings [String Quartet], Violin – Barry SocherTenor Saxophone – Curtis AmyWords By, Music By – Carole King |
4:42 |
| B1 |
You've Got A FriendAcoustic Guitar – James Taylor (2)Congas – Danny Kootch*Piano, Vocals – Carole KingStrings [String Quartet], Acoustic Bass [String Bass] – Charles LarkeyStrings [String Quartet], Cello – Terry King (4)Strings [String Quartet], Viola – David CampbellStrings [String Quartet], Violin – Barry SocherWords By, Music By – Carole King |
5:07 |
| B2 |
Where You LeadBacking Vocals – Carole King, Julia Tillman*, Merry ClaytonDrums – Russ KunkelElectric Bass – Charles LarkeyElectric Guitar – Danny Kootch*Electric Piano – Ralph SchuckettPiano, Vocals – Carole KingWords By, Music By – Carole King, Toni Stern |
3:18 |
| B3 |
Will You Love Me Tomorrow?Acoustic Bass [String Bass] – Charles LarkeyAcoustic Guitar – Danny Kootch*Acoustic Guitar [Acoustic Guitar And Granfalloon] – James Taylor (2)Backing Vocals – The Mitchell / Taylor Boy-And-Girl Choir*Drums – Russ KunkelPiano, Vocals – Carole KingWords By, Music By – Carole King, Gerry Goffin |
4:10 |
| B4 |
Smackwater JackBacking Vocals – Carole King, Julia Tillman, Merry ClaytonBaritone Saxophone – Curtis AmyDrums – Joel O'BrienElectric Bass – Charles LarkeyElectric Guitar – Danny Kootch*Electric Piano – Ralph SchuckettPiano, Vocals – Carole KingWords By, Music By – Carole King, Gerry Goffin |
3:39 |
| B5 |
TapestryKeyboards, Vocals – Carole KingWords By, Music By – Carole King |
3:11 |
| B6 |
(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural WomanAcoustic Bass [String Bass] – Charles LarkeyKeyboards, Vocals – Carole KingWords By, Music By – Carole King, Gerry Goffin, Jerry Wexler |
3:47 |
Companies, etc.
- Recorded At – A&M Studios
- Pressed By – Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Pitman
- Distributed By – A&M Records
- Published By – Screen Gems-Columbia Music, Inc.
Credits
- Art Direction – Roland Young (3)
- Artwork [Handstitched Tapestry] – Carole King
- Design – Chuck Beeson
- Engineer [Engineering] – Hank Cicalo
- Photography By – Jim McCrary
- Producer – Lou Adler
Notes
Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Pitman pressing.
Recorded at A&M Recording Studios.
Recorded at A&M Recording Studios.
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