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A Road To Nowhere
The discography of Carole King, an American singer-songwriter and musician, consists of 17 studio albums, four live albums, seven compilation albums, one soundtrack album and 33 singles as a lead artist. King has sold over 75 million records worldwide. ''Billboard'' ranked her as the 73rd greatest artist of all time. Her second album, ''Tapestry'' (1971), was the world's best-selling album by a female artist for a quarter-century, with global sales of 30 million. According to the Recording Industry Association of America, King has sold 19.6 million records in the United States. She is also recognized as the most successful female songwriter of the 20th century, having written or co-written 118 hits on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. Official Charts named King as the most successful female songwriter in the UK charts, penning 61 hits between 1952 and 2005 in the country. Albums Studio albums Live albums Compilation albums Soundtrack albums Singles As lead artist Co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carole King
Carole King Klein (born Carol Joan Klein; February 9, 1942) is an American singer, songwriter, and musician who has been active since 1958, initially as one of the staff songwriters at 1650 Broadway and later as a solo artist. Regarded as one of the most significant and influential musicians of all time, King is the most successful female songwriter of the latter half of the 20th century in the US, having written or co-written 118 pop hits on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. King also wrote 61 hits that charted in the UK, making her the most successful female songwriter on the UK singles charts between 1962 and 2005. King's major success began in the 1960s when she and her first husband, Gerry Goffin, wrote more than two dozen chart hits, many of which have become standards, for numerous artists. She has continued writing for other artists since then. King's success as a performer in her own right did not come until the 1970s, when she sang her own songs, accompanying herself on t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
UK Albums Chart
The Official Albums Chart is a list of albums ranked by physical and digital sales and (from March 2015) audio streaming in the United Kingdom. It was published for the first time on 22 July 1956 and is compiled every week by the Official Charts Company (OCC) on Fridays (previously Sundays). It is broadcast on BBC Radio 1 (top 5) and found on the OCC website as a Top 100 or on UKChartsPlus as a Top 200, with positions continuing until all sales have been tracked in data only available to industry insiders. However, even though number 100 was classed as a hit album (as in the case of The Guinness Book of British Hit Albums) in the 1980s until January 1989, since the compilations were removed this definition was changed to Top 75 with follow-up books such as The Virgin Book of British Hit Albums book only including this data. As of 2021, the OCC still only tracks how many UK Top 75s album hits and how many weeks in Top 75 albums chart each artist has achieved. To qualify for the Offi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Welcome Home (Carole King Album)
''Welcome Home'' is the 9th album by American singer-songwriter Carole King, released in 1978. Track listing All songs by Carole King except where noted. #"Main Street Saturday Night" #"Sunbird" (King, Rick Evers) #"Venusian Diamond" (King, Evers, Mark Hallman, Robert McEntee, Robb Galloway, Miguel Rivera, Richard Hardy, Michael Wooten) #"Changes" #"Morning Sun" #"Disco Tech" (King, Hallman, McEntee, Galloway, Rivera, Wooten, Hardy) #"Wings of Love" (King, Evers) #"Ride the Music" #"Everybody's Got the Spirit" #"Welcome Home" Personnel *Carole King – vocals, background vocals, string arrangements *Robert McEntee – guitar, background vocals *Mark Hallman – guitars, background vocals *Rob Galloway – bass, background vocals *Michael Wooten – drums *Miguel Rivera – congas, percussion *Richard Hardy – flute, saxophone, clarinet, vocals *George Bohanon – trombone, horn arrangement * Dick Hyde – trombone *Ernie Watts – saxophone *Nolan Andrew Smith, Jr – trumpet, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Capitol Records
Capitol Records, LLC (known legally as Capitol Records, Inc. until 2007) is an American record label distributed by Universal Music Group through its Capitol Music Group imprint. It was founded as the first West Coast-based record label of note in the United States in 1942 by Johnny Mercer, Buddy DeSylva, and Glenn E. Wallichs. Capitol was acquired by British music conglomerate EMI as its North American subsidiary in 1955. EMI was acquired by Universal Music Group in 2012, and was merged with the company a year later, making Capitol and the Capitol Music Group both distributed by UMG. The label's circular headquarters building is a recognized landmark of Hollywood, California. Both the label itself and its famous building are sometimes referred to as "The House That Nat Built." This refers to one of Capitol's most famous artists, Nat King Cole. Capitol is also well known as the U.S. record label of the Beatles, especially during the years of Beatlemania in America from 1964 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Simple Things (Carole King Album)
''Simple Things'' is the 8th album by American singer-songwriter Carole King, released in 1977. It is her first album on the Avatar / Capitol label. ''Cash Box'' said of the title song that it "lives up to the philosophy of its title and lyric" and "has a deceptively simple melody that draws the listener in after a few short seconds." Track listing All tracks written by Carole King, except as noted below. ;Side one #"Simple Things" (King, Rick Evers) – 2:41 #"Hold On" (King, Evers) – 4:37 #"In the Name of Love" – 3:04 #"Labyrinth" – 4:03 #"You're the One Who Knows" – 5:05 ;Side two #"Hard Rock Cafe" – 3:44 #"Time Alone" – 2:37 #"God Only Knows" – 6:19 #"To Know That I Love You" (King, Evers) – 3:31 #"One" – 5:04 Personnel *Carole King - piano, vocals, background vocals *Rick Evers – guitar *Robert McEntee - guitar, keyboards, background vocals *Michael Rivera - percussion *Rob Galloway - bass *Mark Hallman - guitar, keyboards, background vo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thoroughbred (album)
''Thoroughbred'' is the seventh album by American singer-songwriter Carole King, released in 1976. Her final release on Ode Records, it was produced by Lou Adler, who had been her collaborator since ''Tapestry'' (1971). After Carole King self produced for a number of years on Capitol and Atlantic Records, Lou Adler later rejoined King to produce her 1984 album ''Speeding Time''. The track " Only Love Is Real" was released as a lead single from the album, and became her 4th and final chart-topper on the U.S. Billboard Adult Contemporary chart. "High Out of Time", a song featuring David Crosby and Graham Nash on vocals, was also released as a single. '' Cash Box'' called "High Out of Time" "a sweet ballad, filled with Carole King's expected but always exciting melody hooks." '' Record World'' called "High Out of Time" a "thoughtful and moving story as only this songstress can relate." The track "There's a Space Between Us" features harmony vocals by James Taylor. Track listing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wrap Around Joy
''Wrap Around Joy'' is the sixth album by American singer and songwriter Carole King, released in 1974. The album peaked at number one on the Billboard 200 albums chart in late 1974 and spun off successful singles with "Jazzman", reaching number two on the Pop chart and earning Carole King a nomination for Best Pop Vocal Performance, Female in the 17th Grammy Awards (the award went to Olivia Newton-John for "I Honestly Love You"). Another song from the album, "Nightingale", reached number nine on the Pop chart and number six on the adult contemporary chart. The album was certified Gold by the RIAA. Track listing Personnel *Carole King - piano, vocals, backing vocals * Tom Scott - saxophone on "Jazzman" *Susan Ranney - bass * Andy Newmark - drums *Louise Goffin and Sherry Goffin - backing vocals on "Nightingale" *Mike Altschul - horn *George Bohanon - trombone *Mari Tsumura - violin *Denyse Buffum - viola *Thomas Buffum - violin * The David Campbell String Section - strings ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fantasy (Carole King Album)
''Fantasy'' is the fifth album by American singer-songwriter Carole King, released in 1973. At the time of its release, it only reached number six on the US Billboard 200 album chart, but has remained highly regarded by her fans over the ensuing decades. Presented as a sort of song cycle, the album opens and closes with two versions of the title song and the songs on each side segue directly into one another. The Spanish language track "Corazón" (the Spanish word for "heart", also used as a term of endearment, as in this song's lyrics) was a moderate hit single from the album, as was "Believe in Humanity". The flip side of the latter single, "You Light Up My Life" (not the Debby Boone hit), charted separately from its A-side. Track listing Personnel *Carole King - vocals, piano, backing vocals, string and horn arrangements * David T. Walker - guitar *Charles Larkey - bass guitar, double bass *Susan Ranney - double bass * Harvey Mason - drums, vibraphone * Ms. Bobbye Hall - ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rhymes & Reasons (Carole King Album)
''Rhymes & Reasons'' is the fourth album by American singer-songwriter Carole King. Released in 1972, the album features a single "Been to Canaan", which topped the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart and peaked at number 24 on the Pop chart. The album itself also became a hit, reaching number two on the ''Billboard'' 200 chart. Track listing All songs by Carole King unless otherwise noted. ;Side one #"Come Down Easy" (Carole King, Toni Stern) - 3:06 #"My My She Cries" (Carole King, Toni Stern) - 2:19 #"Peace in the Valley" (Carole King, Toni Stern) - 3:23 #"Feeling Sad Tonight" (Carole King, Toni Stern) - 3:13 #"The First Day in August" (Carole King, Charles Larkey) - 2:50 #"Bitter with the Sweet" – 2:29 ;Side two #"Goodbye Don't Mean I'm Gone" – 3:34 #"Stand Behind Me" – 2:29 #"Gotta Get Through Another Day" – 2:35 #"I Think I Can Hear You" – 3:26 #"Ferguson Road" (Gerry Goffin, Carole King) - 2:40 #"Been to Canaan" – 3:38 Personnel *Carole King – vocals, piano, cl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Music (Carole King Album)
''Music'' is the third studio album by American singer-songwriter Carole King. The album was released in December 1971. Background Being written by the singer and produced by Lou Adler, the album is a continuation of the style laid down in ''Tapestry (Carole King album), Tapestry''. King plays the piano and Celesta, celeste on many tracks. The front cover photograph was taken by Jim McCrary of King at 8815 Appian Way, Laurel Canyon, California. Legacy Upon release, the album quickly rose to the top of the charts. It features songs such as "It's Going to Take Some Time" (US No. 12 by The Carpenters), "Sweet Seasons", a No. 9 hit for Carole King, and "Brother, Brother". While not as groundbreaking or as successful as King's ''Tapestry'' album, ''Carole King: Music'' experienced immediate success and was certified gold on December 9, 1971, days after release. It was certified platinum on July 17, 1995. The album reportedly sold 1,300,000 copies in the United States on the day of it ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Recording Industry Association Of Japan
The is an industry trade group composed of Japanese corporations involved in the music industry. It was founded in 1942 as the Japan Phonogram Record Cultural Association, and adopted its current name in 1969. The RIAJ's activities include promotion of music sales, enforcement of copyright law, and research related to the Japanese music industry. It publishes the annual ''RIAJ Year Book'', a statistical summary of each year's music sales, as well as distributing a variety of other data. Headquartered in Minato, Tokyo, the RIAJ has twenty member companies and a smaller number of associate and supporting members; some member companies are the Japanese branches of multinational corporations headquartered elsewhere. The association is responsible for certifying gold and platinum albums and singles in Japan. RIAJ Certification In 1989, the Recording Industry Association of Japan introduced the music recording certification systems. It is awarded based on shipment figures of com ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
British Phonographic Industry
British Phonographic Industry (BPI) is the British recorded music industry's Trade association. It runs the BRIT Awards, the Classic BRIT Awards, National Album Day, is home to the Mercury Prize, and co-owns the Official Charts Company with the Entertainment Retailers Association, and awards UK music sales through the BRIT Certified Awards. Structure Its membership comprises hundreds of music companies including all three "major" record companies in the UK (Warner Music UK, Sony Music UK, & Universal Music UK), and over 450 independent record labels and small to medium-sized music businesses. The BPI council is the management and policy forum of the BPI. It is chaired by the chair of BPI, and includes the chief executive, chief operating officer (COO) and the general counsel. In addition it includes 12 representatives from the recorded music sector, six from major labels, two each from the three major companies, and six from the independent sector, which are selected by votin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
