Carole King - Tapestry

About Tapestry by Carole King Album

In 1971, a year after the release of the critically-acclaimed yet commercially unsuccessful album Writer, an undaunted King gave thoughtful, folk-flavored reinterpretations of some of her early pop hits as a songwriter, interweaving them with new compositions in the aptly-titled Tapestry. The album would become the turning point in her career. Tapestry was instantly recognized as one of the landmark albums of the singer-songwriter genre of the early 1970s. With numerous hit singles, it would remain on the charts for nearly six years, selling over 10 million copies in the United States alone, and an estimated 22 million worldwide, making it King's most popular album to this day among fans and critics alike. The album garnered four Grammy Awards at the 1972 ceremony, including Album of the Year; Best Pop Vocal Performance, Female; Record of the Year (It's Too Late); and Song of the Year (You've Got a Friend). Tapestry was placed at #36 on Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time, while "It's Too Late" was placed at #469 on Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Songs of All Time. And until Michael Jackson's groundbreaking album Thriller came along in 1982, Tapestry was the top-selling pop solo album of all time, with sales of 13 million copies in 1971 alone.

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Tapestry (Carole King) Album Songs

NoSong TitleTime
1.I Feel The Earth Move 2:58
2.So Far Away 3:55
3.It's Too Late 3:53
4.Home Again 2:28
5.Beautiful 3:07
6.Way Over Yonder 4:45
7.You've Got A Friend 5:09
8.Where You Lead 3:19
9.Will You Love Me Tomorrow? 4:12
10.Smackwater Jack 3:41
11.Tapestry 3:14
12.(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural W... 3:47

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- One of the Best Albums of any decade!

There is no electromic junk here just puire singing and some of the best songs you will ever here! I have this on vinyl and CD. Young peope give it a spin you will not be disappointed , it is a natural album no autotune here just a pure voice!!!!

- Always a classic

I played the grooves out if this album in college on my portable turntable. Seems like another life, but the songs are still the same and bring back loads of memories. I'm glad to have it back again.

- Bobby Bee on the 'Tapestry' albulm

ICONIC ALBULM! In every sense of the word and the reason Carole won't ever have to work EVER AGAIN in life! At least 5 of these songs went on to become Gold Standards for other artists. Here I am 50 years later finally buying it. BETTER LATE THAN EVER!

- One of the most classic albums ever!

Love "Tapestry" & Carole King. 😍

- All formats

I purchased a vinyl copy in grade school, (I would listen to it after dinner on the family turntable) an 8-track version in middle school, (parents got a new car with a great sound system) cassette in college (for playing on my boom box while painting houses with friends) and finally a digital copy. (I have it ready for my daily walk) She is a talented musician and a fabulous songwriter. The lively tunes traveled with me throughout my life. Enjoy these songs and get your journey started!

- Sheer genious

This album is a pure delight whether it's 1970 or 2017. Her masterful lyrics, melodies and sweet soulful voice shines.

- Amazing album!!!

I own this album on vinyl and would have to say this is one of the best albums to come out of the 70's with hits like "You Got A Friend", "So Far Away", "Where You Lead", "I Feel The Earth Move", and "You Make Me Feel (like a natural woman)" I grew up listening to 90's music but still can appreciate this classic album. Carole King still to this day performs as well as she did in her prime if not better now! Do yourself s favor and get this album if you like even 1 song! You won't be disappointed!

- My #1

Still have my original vinyl plus CD and digital versions. If I still had my 8 track I would have that too :) Whenever I need to feel centered this is the album I listen to and it never fails me.

- Home Again played as Beautiful

I just bought this album today after watching Beautiful the musical. Every song is just beautiful even they are not that popular. Unfortunately, one of the songs Home Again was damaged and it played Beautiful instead. It played the correct song as a test but not when played on the album. Please let me download the correct song extra charge!!

- I LOVE HER!

I think she has the most BEAUTIFUL voice in the entire world!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 👍👍👍👍👍

- WHat happened?

I'm not sure if this LP even went platinum. It is a mile stone LP. I bought it many years ago on cassette. She has written many great songs. This LP could be re-titled as a greatest hit lp for Carole King. - Jeff B in ny

- Tapestry

Home run for carol ....

- This album is amazing!

Carole King is such a great singer!

- Ditto - Timeless Classic

Ditto - Timeless Classic

- Yaaass

I only found out about her music from Glee... before the show ended, they dedicated two episodes to Carole King and Alanis Morissette... it's was amazing so... I had to download both albums! I love it!

- Still a great Album!

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- Home

What is a home? For me it's where my heart is. K. Seriously I'm just done. You see friends are over rated, I guess if you can count on 1 or 2 you are lucky.

- I would’ve paid $100 for this

This is by far the best $6.99 you will spend in your life. I can only think of maybe 9 albums that every song is amazing on. This is one of them.

- Tapestry

Carol King's Masterpiece.

- Good

Good

- Feels like home

I love this album. It feels so comforting and homie. Thank you for this masterpiece. ❤️

- Memories

I had this album back in the day, just purchased it for my ipod, and I can still remember every word!! Every one of these songs are great! Brings back many memories!

- Gets Better with Age

My mother got it in the 70s, so Carole King’s songs have always been a part of my life, but it wasn’t until I reached adulthood that I truly appreciated them. She truly poured her heart and soul into these songs. Ironically, Carole King was part of the 70s singer songwriter, but today she feels more like neo-soul to me, which makes sense since some of her best songs were covered by Aretha Franklin and the Shirelles. The truth is that these songs are timeless and meant for everyone.

- The memories come flooding back

This music sings from the soul. I was 9 yrs old and it takes me back to a better time. The artists of today could learn something from this album’s power and simplicity.

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- Life Changing!!

THANK YOU CAROLE KING!!! I love this so much. One of my most favorite albums ever!!

- Tapesty

Best female album.....one of all time greatest defined generation.

- One of a Kind

This is simply one one the best album's ever made. Someone will be listening to this album 100 years from now!

- Timelessly integrated into my being

Carole sang / wrote for us at time we looked back on, places we found and find ourselves and in retrospect hinted where we might likely be. Over 46 years later I cannot state it differently.

- Best Album Ever…

Best album ever in the history of the world…

- Will have this forever. Young people check it out!

I have this on vinyl and CD. Even as a 15 year-old Black kid, I knew good music. I was so fortunate to grow up during this time period, because music like this and Joan Baez and Janis Joplin to go along with Motown and the Beatles, & Jimi Hendrix is timeless and priceless.

- Terrific!

There is only one other 70's hit album that stayed in the Billboard Top 100 for a record amount of time.....Pink Floyd's "Dark Side of the Moon". I believe this stat still stands and is a testament to a great recording

- perfection

this album is absolutely amazing. they dont make albums like this anymore.

- Good Songs BUT!

This was and still is a good Album. But! I never thought her voice was all that good :)

- I feel the earth move by Carole King

I have loved this song for many years. I never get tired of it.

- Timeless Classic

Who is writing melodies and lyrics like this in popular music today?

- A musical Tresure

This Album is simply one of Best of all time! It set the bar for so many Great singer song writers of the boomer generation to this very day.

- Tapestry Carole King

It's great to hear this and so many memories come flooding back. Trips back and forth to Pitt State were great for singing at the top of my lungs!!

- You make me feel

Please leave the Legends song alone!! You did it NO JUSTICE!! You’re not a soulful singer! This song is the equivalent of unseasoned chicken!! Smh #ArethaFranklin

- The Greatest Pop Album of all Time

A bold statement? Yes. A true statement? Absolutely. No other Pop album has the simplicity of this album. Any person my age - 49 - has the memory of their parents 8 track tape of Tapestry on road trips. Still remember every word, play near all of 'em on the piano..............if only I could play and sing like CK.............This album is a window to my childhood memories.......FINALLY I have downloaded from iTunes. If you are reading this & someone has suggested you download Tapestry, don't take my word for it, take the advice of your friend or relative who has steered you to this glorious and timeless album.

- A brilliant Masterpiece

This album actually helped define a new decade. Carole influenced more artists then anyone else at that time. A shear genius. Every song moves your soul . Thank God she realized that she should perform her own masterpieces. Go get this album, put on headphones and shut the lights.. And shut off your iPhone.

- my 6th grade album of the class room

Yes it takes me back to 6th grade at Coe school. roller skating in the new gym. and playing that again in our room. to this day it takes me back to the school year and at the end where they had a birthday party for my teacher ... across the ally from my home. that introduces me too Elton John had just come on the radio at KJR .. it was the station to listion to back then its before FM. this was also a album i would get stoned too . back in the day.. thank Carole for all she has given us. this is priceless.

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- Tapestry by Carole King

You must have been born after 1997 not to appreciate this album.

- Tapestry

One of the genre's true masterpieces

- Beautiful.

Absolutely phenomenal. One of the greatest records of all time.

- Perfect

I have this on vinyl... It's my favourite record.its amazing

- tapestry-album

simply great

- Awesome!

Brings back the memories of the seventies. Great times! Great music!

- Practically Perfection.

Emotionally, musically, and vocally this album is perfect.

- Iconic

This album defies age,it just keeps getting better!

- Classic

This classic album from 1971 is one the best seeling albums of all time and also one of my favourites. Nearly every track is a 5 star song. Highlights include: It's Too Late, So Far Away, and the iconic You've Got a Friend. Rated the 36th best album of all time by Rolling Stone Magazine.

- Glee's Final Season

Jagged Little Tapestry was so good. Carole King is an amazing song writer. Glee did such a great job on this album.

- Tapestry

One of the greatest albums of all time.

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Tapestry Wiki

Tapestry is a form of textile art which was traditionally woven by hand on a loom. Normally it is used to create images rather than patterns. Tapestry is relatively fragile, and difficult to make, so most historical pieces are intended to hang vertically on a wall (or sometimes in tents), or sometimes horizontally over a piece of furniture such as a table or bed. Some periods made smaller pieces, often long and narrow and used as borders for other textiles. Most weavers use a natural warp thread, such as wool, linen, or cotton. The weft threads are usually wool or cotton but may include silk, gold, silver, or other alternatives. In late medieval Europe, tapestry was the grandest and most expensive medium for figurative images in two dimensions, and despite the rapid rise in importance of painting it retained this position in the eyes of many Renaissance patrons until at least the end of the 16th century, if not beyond. The European tradition continued to develop and reflect wider changes in artistic styles until the French Revolution and Napoleonic Wars, before being revived on a smaller scale in the 19th century. Technically, tapestry is weft-faced weaving, in which all the warp threads are hidden in the completed work, unlike most woven textiles, where both the warp and the weft threads may be visible. In tapestry weaving, weft yarns are typically discontinuous (unlike brocade); the artisan interlaces each coloured weft back and forth in its own small pattern area. It is a plain weft-faced weave having weft threads of different colours worked over portions of the warp to form the design. European tapestries are normally made to be seen only from one side, and often have a plain lining added on the back. However, other traditions, such as Chinese kesi and that of pre-Columbian Peru, make tapestry to be seen from both sides. Tapestry should be distinguished from the different technique of embroidery, although large pieces of embroidery with images are sometimes loosely called "tapestry", as with the famous Bayeux Tapestry, which is in fact embroidered. From the Middle Ages on European tapestries could be very large, with images containing dozens of figures. They were often made in sets, so that a whole room could be hung with them.

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