Carole King ?– Tapestry - LP + CD - Sealed - 8843094711

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By the early 70s Carole King's legendary status was already assured by her work as a staff writer in New York's Brill Building during the previous decade. However the chart fodder she'd written for bands like the Shirelles may not, on paper have made her look like a likely candidate for being in the vanguard of the denim and lace singer-songwriter generation. The truth was, that from about 1968, King had been moving away from the production line approach to her art, and plugging into the (then unusual) idea that the writer was as important as the singer, so why not combine the two? Moving to the West Coast and working with bands like the Strawberry Alarm Clock, meant that it was a groovier, hipper King that had hit the racks in 1970 with the album, Writer. But it was the following year's Tapestry that was to turn her into a household name.

What makes it so groundbreaking isn't just the deceptive simplicity and directness of the arrangements, or the sheer quality of her pop writing; it's her voice. Here, for the first time, was a mainstream female artist who wasn't singing in any affected way, just strongly and honestly. It was no surprise that one of her classic co-writes that she chose to re-visit was Aretha's (You Make Me Feel Like A) Natural Woman. These re-versions were at the heart of King's masterplan. Knowing that, underneath the metaphorical hood, these pop gems always had sturdy motors that would withstand any amount of modernisation. In the end the simple approach of piano and band never sullies any memories, in many cases improving on the originals. Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow, her most heartfelt teenage anthem (written about 60s partner Gerry Goffin), is the pick of the bunch. It was this quality that reflected the 70s ethos of stripping away all artifice and laying bare the emotions at the centre. For this reason not only did it become the best selling solo album of all time (until Michael Jackson's Thriller) but it became a cornerstone of every thinking woman's record collection.

Of course the breezy optimism of tracks like Beautiful (a calling card for the 'me' generation, if ever there was one) or the 'there-for-you' grooviness of You've Got A Friend seem a little twee in today's jaded world. And the title track's fairy tale-as-allegory cheesiness now tries the patience somewhat. Yet, Tapestry remains a classic because it never forgets the innate urban r&b understanding of great pop while it covers itself in patchouli, satins and silks

LP+CD

Artist - Carole King

A1 I Feel the Earth Move   
A2 So Far Away   
A3 It's Too Late   
A4 Home Again   
A5 Beautiful   
A6 Way Over Yonder   
A7 Out In The Cold   
B1 You've Got A Friend   
B2 Where You Lead   
B3 Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?   
B4 Smackwater Jack   
B5 Tapestry   
B6 (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman   
B7 Smackwater Jack (Previously Unreleased Live Version)

Catalogue No. - 88843094711

Record Condition - Mint (Sealed)

Cover Condition - Mint

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PACKAGING

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FORMAT

PACKAGING

COST

7”

1 polysleeve, 2 stiffeners, 1 card envelope

£0.80

10”

1 polysleeve, 2 stiffeners, 1 card envelope

£1.00

12” / LP

1 polysleeve, 2 stiffeners, 1 card envelope

£1.00

2 x12”

2 polysleeve, 2 stiffeners, 1 card envelope

£1.10

CD

1 Jiffy bag

£0.60

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Grading based on Record Collector Guidelines:

Mint   The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. The cover and any extra items such as the lyric sheet, booklet or poster are in perfect condition. Records advertised as sealed or unplayed should be Mint.

Excellent   The record shows some signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. The cover and packaging might have slight wear and/or creasing.

Very Good   The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and the occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, without any major defects, is acceptable.

Good   The record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps with some distortion and mild scratches. The cover and contents suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, discolouration etc.

Fair   The record is still just playable but has not been cared for properly and displays considerable surface noise, it may even jump. The cover and contents will be torn, stained and/or defaced.

Poor   The record will not play properly due to scratches, bad surface noise, etc. The cover and contents will be badly damaged or partly missing.

Bad   The record is unplayable or might even be broken, and is only of use as a collection-filler.

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