Tapestry

Four decades later, Carole King's Tapestry still can hold it's own and will forever be a landmark album. The proof is sure in that Carole King is touring again, with James Taylor, and singing the time-enduring songs she penned long ago. With minimal production by Lou Adler, King's unadorned, honest vocals, coupled with her personal style are a constant throughout the ballads of Tapestry. Originally released in 1971, this album paved the way for female singer/songwriters. It is a refreshing change from most albums of that time, mainly because the featured instrument is the piano. The songs on this album do not suffer from lack of electric guitar or in-your-face drums. Tapestry features the two hit songs, "It's Too Late" and "I Feel The Earth Move." King's piano pounds out a beat similar to drums on "I Feel The Earth Move" which is sure to have your head bobbing, while her soulful vocals lend to the sexual theme of the song, without being raunchy. King's own version of "You've Got A Friend," is notably the best song on the album. Even though most people relate "You've Got A Friend" to James Taylor, King's rendition of her own song is equally compelling; the words of this song are the ultimate anthem of deep, dedicated friendship. Most of the other songs of the album speak of loneliness or a desire to be at peace with one's self. Tapestry also contains two early compositions of hers, "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow" and "Natural Woman," which will always be ingrained on our minds as the song we associate with Aretha Franklin. "Way Over Yonder" has a soulful, blues-y feel and features Curtis May on a tenor sax solo in the middle of the song. Poetic and beautiful, "Tapestry" deserves to hold the title of the album, while "Smackwater Jack" seems oddly misplaced on this album. Listening to this album will leave you with the feeling that you had a conversation with a long-time trusted friend, in the comfort of her living room. It is down-to-earth yet deep in the messages it conveys about life, love and the desire to be happy.

One of the best writers of music of her own songs of my generation! She also wrote songs for other singers too! But the songs are classic just some of the best of that have ever been sung and written by Carol King period!!!

Well I bought this disc back in 2007. It's so good, so awesome to listen to, that I just could not pull myself away from listening to it in order to write a review. Let's face it, when having the choice between listening to a jewel of a surround disc or writing out a review, the music is going to win every time. I feel fortunate to have bought it when I did before it became so rare and costly to attain. That is a darn shame. It's a shame because if you love this album, you simply must own this. Beg, borrow, whatever... just get it. I'll never in my life have the experience of sitting in a recording studio while a masterpiece is being recorded, nor will you. Here is the good news though, you wont need to. Not if you have this disc. Yes, that is the experience of listening to this. I kid you not! I want to emphasize this again, as a music lover- if you love this album, if you appreciate the few in a lifetime experiences of joy when you listen to a real talent performing in front of you, get this disc for yourself. I know you will come back here with a comment to thank me. Be aware though, the first track is a little rough around the edges. The use of surround is excellent and Carol's voice coming at you from center channel will give you goosebumps. I know this sounds like a bunch of hype, but trust me, I have trashed some awful sounding albums with brutally honest one star reviews. Content 5 Audio Quality 5

I love Carol King and this CD is great. I have the vinyl --the sound quality is the best

Excellent quality. Shipped fast.

Good old songs

The package came on time and looked great. My only concern was that when we took out the LP and played it on the record player the album seemed very wobbly as it turned around, but the sound was wonderful and it did not skip on either side.

Bought it for my son and daughter-in-law who were unfamiliar with Carole. They are in for a pleasant surprise. I would rate this masterpiece as being in the top 10 lps of all time.

このレコードが発売された頃はまだほんの幼児でした。今まで一度もキャロル・キングを聴いたことがなかったのですが、人生損してたなぁと思いました。もっと早くに出会えば良かった！どの曲も本当に素晴らしかったです。

Bought a new copy of this all time classic from Carole King to replace a worn out edition. Lovers of classic rock & folk/rock must have this one in their collection !

Cet album historique et légendaire est fantastique. Toutes les pièces musicales s'enchaînent et s'enchevêtrent magnifiquement. Les textes, la voix et les musiciens talentueux assurent une expérience musicale de haut niveau. À écouter sans retenu. Cette version SACD vaut vraiment le coût. Je retiens en particulier l'atmosphère et l'ambiance magiques recréées par cet enregistrement à partir du Master original. Les timbres aussi sont splendides, riches, profonds et respectés selon la voix ou les instruments. Chaque instrument retrouve sa sonorité propre. Ça vaut le coût et je ne suis pas déçu. Qualité du disque, de la pochette et de son contenu exemplaires.

Timeless classic

Carole King earned her spurs as a production line Brill Building songwriter, producing a string of memorable hit songs for a range of other artists during the 1960's. For this, her debut solo album in her own right, she produced a cracking set of strong memorable songs, and it was an instant massive hit with the record buying public. It sold by the truck load , remained in the charts for literally years, a lovely set of strong personal songs, such as Will You Love Me Tomorrow?; (You Make Me Feel Like ) A Natural Woman; You've Got A Friend; and It's Too Late. Definitely one of the all time classic singer songwriter albums of all time, much loved, incredibly influential, the best album she ever released, absolutely stunning. She tends to use the piano as the lead instrument, rather than guitar, Danny Kootch was on electric guitar, and James Taylor on some tracks on acoustic guitar. On a few tracks there was more lush orchestration, to adorn these great songs, and Carole's singing is clear, true, sincere, the thread at the centre of things that ties it altogether beautifully. Along with Neil Young and Joni Mitchell who produced similarly fantastic albums early in their careers, this period was the strong peak for singer songwriters, and this is up there right at the top as one of the absolute best of all time. I originally had this on pre recorded cassettee (remember them) and only recently acquired this on CD, where it has been remastered, and has a couple of extra tracks added. it is like having one of your best friends come round to see you again after a long absence, and you pick up where you left off, a comfortable homely relationship, something special to treasure and cherish. Verry very highly recommended.