''Thoroughbred'' is the seventh album by American singer-songwriter Carole King, released in 1976. Her final release on Ode Records, it was produced by

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, who had been her collaborator since ''

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'' (1971). After Carole King self produced for a number of years on Capitol and Atlantic Records,

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

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and

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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

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Track listing

All songs written by Carole King, except where noted. ;Side one #"So Many Ways" – 3:11 #"Daughter of Light" ( Gerry Goffin, King) – 3:11 #"High Out of Time" (Goffin, King) – 3:15 #" Only Love is Real" – 3:29 #"There's a Space Between Us" – 3:20 ;Side two #

"I'd Like to Know You Better" – 2:48 #"We All Have to Be Alone" (Goffin, King) – 3:44 #"Ambrosia" (King, Dave Palmer) – 3:16 #"Still Here Thinking of You" (Goffin, King) – 3:11 #"It's Gonna Work Out Fine" – 3:50

Personnel

*Carole King – piano, vocals, backing vocals * Danny "Kootch" Kortchmar – guitar, vocals *

Russ Kunkel Russell Kunkel (born September 27, 1948) is an American drummer who has worked as a session musician with many popular artists, including Jackson Browne, Joni Mitchell, Jimmy Buffett, Harry Chapin, Rita Coolidge, Neil Diamond, Bob Dylan, Dan F ...

– drums *

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– percussion *

– backing vocals *

– backing vocals * Tom Scott - saxophone *

Leland Sklar Leland Bruce Sklar (born May 28, 1947) is an American bassist and session musician. Sklar rose to prominence as a member of James Taylor's backing band, which coaleced into a group in its own right, The Section. This group of musicians so frequ ...

– bass guitar * J.D. Souther – backing vocals *

– guitar, backing vocals *

Waddy Wachtel Robert "Waddy" Wachtel (born May 24, 1947) is an American musician, composer and record producer, most notable for his guitar work. Wachtel has worked as session musician for other artists such as Linda Ronstadt, Stevie Nicks, Kim Carnes, Randy ...

– guitar Production notes *Lou Adler – producer *Milt Calice – engineer * Hank Cicalo – engineer

Charts

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Certifications

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Thoroughbred (Carole King Album) 1976 albums Carole King albums Albums produced by Lou Adler Ode Records albums Albums recorded at A&M Studios