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Carole King

Carole King

Brill Building, adult contemporary music, blue-eyed soul, easy listening, folk rock, pop music, soft rock

United States

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Sound in a sentence: "King’s music builds layers of melodic simplicity and rhythmic warmth, creating a gentle yet compelling flow that resonates with the listener's heart."
Carole King reshaped the landscape of popular music with her deeply introspective songwriting and emotionally resonant melodies, capturing the essence of human experience in a way that transcends mere entertainment.
Carole King reshaped the landscape of popular music with her deeply introspective songwriting and emotionally resonant melodies, capturing the essence of human experience in a way that transcends mere entertainment. Her ability to connect with listeners on a personal level has made her a cultural touchstone, influencing generations of songwriters and musicians who seek to blend vulnerability with accessibility. King's approach to music is marked by her seamless integration of personal narrative and universal themes, often drawing from her own life experiences to craft songs that feel both intimate and relatable. She revolutionized the act of storytelling in songwriting by embracing sincerity without sacrificing sophistication, inviting audiences into her world while also allowing them space to reflect on their own lives. Her lyrics frequently explore love, heartbreak, resilience, and self-discovery, employing a conversational tone that feels both warm and candid. There’s an understated irony in her work; she often balances moments of vulnerability with an empowering perspective, encouraging listeners to find strength amid struggle. The result is a rich tapestry of sound that pulses with emotional honesty and reflective depth.

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Discography

32 releases • 23 studio • 1962–2012
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Singles ()

So Far Away

So Far Away

2008

Now and Forever

Now and Forever

1992

Nightingale

Nightingale

1974

Jazzman

Jazzman

1974

Corazón

Corazón

1973

Been to Canaan

Been to Canaan

1972

I Feel the Earth Move

I Feel the Earth Move

1971

He's a Bad Boy

He's a Bad Boy

1963

It Might As Well Rain Until September / Nobody's Perfect

It Might As Well Rain Until September / Nobody's Perfect

1962

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