Tapestry

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Barnes & Noble - Kerry Dexter
"Very personal, very accessible statements, built from the ground up with a simple, elegant architecture," says James Taylor of the songs Carole King wrote for this multimillion selling album which charted for more than half a decade in the '70s. Taylor who played guitar on "Way Over Yonder," "I Feel the Earth Move," and several other cuts knows what he's talking about. Though you might think that tunes such as "A Natural Woman," "You've Got a Friend," and "Where You Lead" have been worn thin by time and uninspired covers by every lounge singer in the world, heard in the voice of the original songwriter, they still sound astonishingly fresh. The album was remastered ...
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Editorial Reviews

Barnes & Noble - Kerry Dexter
"Very personal, very accessible statements, built from the ground up with a simple, elegant architecture," says James Taylor of the songs Carole King wrote for this multimillion selling album which charted for more than half a decade in the '70s. Taylor who played guitar on "Way Over Yonder," "I Feel the Earth Move," and several other cuts knows what he's talking about. Though you might think that tunes such as "A Natural Woman," "You've Got a Friend," and "Where You Lead" have been worn thin by time and uninspired covers by every lounge singer in the world, heard in the voice of the original songwriter, they still sound astonishingly fresh. The album was remastered from the original recordings by the original producer, Lou Adler, and there are two bonus tracks: "Out in the Cold," a previously unreleased cut from the original sessions, and a live version of "Smackwater Jack."
All Music Guide - Jason Ankeny
Carole King brought the fledgling singer/songwriter phenomenon to the masses with Tapestry, one of the most successful albums in pop music history. A remarkably expressive and intimate record, it's a work of consummate craftsmanship. Always a superior pop composer, King reaches even greater heights as a performer; new songs like the hits "It's Too Late" and "I Feel the Earth Move" rank solidly with past glories, while songs like "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow," and "You Make Me Feel Like A Natural Woman" take on added resonance when delivered in her own warm, compelling voice. With its reliance on pianos and gentle drumming, Tapestry is a light and airy work on its surface, occasionally skirting the boundaries of jazz, but it's also an intensely emotional record, the songs confessional and direct; in its time it connected with listeners like few records before it, and it remains an illuminating experience decades later.
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Product Details

  • Release Date: 5/25/1999
  • Label: Sony
  • UPC: 074646585023
  • Catalog Number: 65850
  • Sales rank: 3,029

Album Credits

Performance Credits
Carole King Primary Artist, Synthesizer, Guitar, Piano, Keyboards, Vocals, Background Vocals
Joni Mitchell Background Vocals
James Taylor Acoustic Guitar, Guitar, Vocals
Curtis Amy Bass, Flute, Baritone Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Wind, String Quartet
Terry King Cello, Tenor Saxophone, String Quartet
David Campbell Cello, Viola, String Quartet
Merry Clayton Vocals, Background Vocals
Danny Kortchmar Guitar, Conga, Electric Guitar, Vocals
Russ Kunkel Drums
Charles Larkey Bass, Electric Bass, String Bass, String Quartet
Mitchell Background Vocals
Joel O'Brian Drums
Julia Tillman Waters Background Vocals
Ralph Schuckett Piano, Keyboards, Electric Piano
Penn Steinberg Bass
Joel O'Brien Drums
Steve Barzyk Drums
Barry Socher Violin, Tenor Saxophone, Viola, String Quartet
Perry Steinberg Bass, Violin, Tenor Saxophone, String Bass, String Quartet
Julia Tillman Vocals, Background Vocals
Taylor Boy And Girl Choir Background Vocals
Danny Kootch Acoustic Guitar, Conga, Electric Guitar
Technical Credits
Carole King Composer, Engineer
James Taylor Liner Notes
Gerry Goffin Composer
Lou Adler Producer
Hank Cicalo Engineer
Steve Hall Mastering
Jerry Wexler Composer
Bob Irwin Engineer
Roland Young Art Direction
Vic Anesini Engineer, Mastering
Toni Stern Composer
Michael Pultand Contributor
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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 14, 2012

    Music is great, "Remastered" audio, not so much

    You can't fault the music on this classic album, but I was hard pressed to hear any sonic improvement for it being "remastered". It still sounded like it was recorded many decades ago, with a real lack of transparency in the upper octaves. Buy this if you don't have it in your music collection, but don't expect sonic improvements because of remastering.

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  • Posted October 1, 2010

    Carole King at Her Best

    Found this album took me way back. My daughter and I sang time all in the car.

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  • Posted October 1, 2010

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    Essential in every way

    Albums don't come any more classic than this one. I can only assume that if your considering getting this album (by reading the reviews) that your young and curious about the music of the seventies. This album helped define the music of the 1970's and was a top seller for more than 25 years. To know 70's music, you have to hear this album.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    timeless

    I remember the first time I listened to Carol King, on an 8-track tape. Her songs are timeless. I was pleased to see that Tapestry is available here at Barnes and Noble, my favorite place to shop for books and music.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    Pristine song writer

    Tapestry was given to me when I was 12 years old. It has been and remains to this day my favorite album. King goes to that place in your heart and stays forever.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    only the best

    This is a classic. For music to suite your every need, you have to have this one in your collection

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    king is ''queen''!!

    carole king is such a super songwriter, and every song on this masterpiece proves it. she never really got the credit she richly deserved as a singer, but her voice is so unique, that the classics she wrote can best be sung by only herself. this album is timeless.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    One of the Best

    One of the Best Albums of the Decade. Truly a Classic for all time.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    UPBEAT AND PURE KING

    Carole King knows how to write them & sing them with a gutsy down to earth sound. In any age, time or millenium she is the best. I will never grow tired of this CD and I have been listening to it ever since it was first released in the early 70's. My children, they are all grown now, know every word of every song and delight in it as I do. This is superior listening. Buy it, you'll like it!!!!

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    Whooa.....What a pleasant surprise!

    This was my Christmas gift from my kids back in the '70's, I believe the year of my divorce. Then as a newly divorced and single mom, I could relate the variety of songs to various stages of my life for years already past and then years to come. Some songs made me sad and others made me bounce and sing with joy. I must have this in my life again so that my grandchildren can hear my favorite album and hear the story about how their parents bought it for me! Thank you for having it available.....

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    One Of TheTop Five Pop Albums Of All Time

    This is the essential Carole King album to own and a must to share with those who have yet to experience the soul of this song writing Diva. Home Again: ...'snow is cold, rain is wet, chills my soul right to the marrow'...

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    CAROL KING THE GREATEST

    AS A YOUNG TEENAGER I PRACTICED THIS ALBUM DAY IN AND DAY OUT.. TILL THIS DAY AT ALMOST FORTY ONE I STILL TREASURE THE MEMORIES AND HER MUSIC THANKS CAROL FOR SUCH WONDERFUL MUSIC AND THE GREAT MEMORIES THAT FILLED MY LIFE FOR MUSIC THAT NEVEER GETS OLD...

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    Long ago

    My Gosh, I had listened to Carole King when I was A teen and I just love her music, she has a style that will not go out of style!

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    Posted May 16, 2010

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