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In the psyche of the American music lover as also elsewhere in the world, Carole King occupies and enjoys a most exalted position not only as a great songwriter, but a singer who strikes a musical chord with most people. Her fans include little children, teens, young persons and the old too.
When you listen to the way she has been singing for almost 50 years now and penning those great lyrics, the timelessness of her music and the absolute devotion to her art appeals to the various emotions in you. Born as Carole Klein on February 9, 1942, she remains today an ace songwriter, pianist, and singer combined still gracing music concerts with her vast repertoire of winning music singing. She occupies a place in American minds and hearts like no one else does. She is as graceful as they come, a songwriter of a bygone era and a singer whose popularity transcends the passage of time. She is definitely a unique artist and who still rules the roost among present day divas, except perhaps Aretha Franklin of her generation and to an extent Celine Dion today. Unlike most present day singers, Carole does not require the accompaniment of a sonorous band to present her music offerings. She simply plays the piano while singing to the accompaniment of a guitar or two and that is all. And the reason she still makes her presence felt in your mind is because of two things. One is the purity and sensitivity of the lyrics she lovingly has written to compose the song and the other is on the backing of her sheer singing talent. All her emotions go into the song and so it is a natural outcome rather than as an artificial product. This is what impacts you. There is no tinge of raucousness in her warm and soft voice with a great range. It is sheer emotional singing built on great lyrics and that is her real greatness. The beauty of Carole King as a pop music singer is while singing that great song You've Got A Friend live during a music concert. It is when she smilingly invites the audience to join her in singing with her. And the way the audience complies and sings with her with tears in their eyes and with smiles on their faces shows the extent to which she holds them in thrall. The great lyrics of this song that Carole wrote herself cause all the emotions to well up in you. Tapestry is her musical album that has reached an exalted position on the all-time top albums list. It not only includes the above song but also Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow, To Love, and Smackwater Jack. She has won four Grammy awards and inducted into the Songwriter Hall of fame. Related Articles
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