On this date, february 10, 1971, the album tapestry by carole king was released on ode records. In july 2016 music legend carole king performed her iconic album tapestry at the bst hyde park london to a soldout stadium full of adoring fans. The soundtrack will be a big attraction for the film, as it represents a tapestry of. A hit musical based on the life of singersongwriter carole king is to be made into a hollywood film by studio sony, reports the new york times. As the end title section is a very prestigious part of a movie, carole king gladly accepted the offer.
The facts are that given its upbeat nature, king s record label selected earth move as the aside to tapestry s first single. Carole kings voice is extraordinary, and tapestry is timeless in my opinion. Her nowlegendary album tapestry is a musthave component for any 70s rock era collector. With stephen baldwin, tina louise, burt young, joseph donofrio. She is the most successful female songwriter of the latter half of the 20th century in the usa, having written or cowritten 118 pop hits on the billboard hot 100 between 1955 and 1999. Listen free to carole king tapestry i feel the earth move, so far away and more. Sony to bring beautiful to the big screen carole king.
Her song, now and forever, was in the opening credits to the 1992 movie a league of their own, and was. The carole king musical will be made into a feature film produced by tom hanks production company and released by sony pictures entertainment the look at the pop. The legendary carole king performs her iconic album, tapestry, in its entirety in front of a soldout crowd at hyde park london. Carole king tapestry by carole king 19940701 jan 1, 1836. The carole king musical will be made into a feature film produced by tom hanks production company and released by. Likey, she is the most successful female songwriter of the latter half of the 20th century in the us, having written or cowritten 118 pop hits on the billboard hot 100. Additionally, the song is one half of the double asided single, the flip side of which was its too late. Tapestry is the story of a man stephen baldwin in the midst of a heavy personal and spiritual crisis. Carole king is an american composer and singersongwriter.
A remarkably expressive and intimate record, its a work of consummate craftsmanship. Carole king is an american singersongwriter who has been active since 1958, initially as one. Carole king full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. He particularly praised how the melody and lyrics support each other, and the gorgeous, righteous rock melody of the ending lyrics. Carole king wrote the song, and she stated that she and penny marshall both liked it. It won the album of the year grammy and ranks 36 on rolling stones 500 greatest albums list. Always a superior pop composer, king reaches even greater heights as a performer.
Carole king joins collaborators and family in new interviews, while rare home movies, performances and photos complete the tapestry. About tapestry carole king first made her mark in the music industry as a songwriter, with a string of hits in the 60s written in collaboration with her then husband, gerry goffin. I feel the earth move, so far away, its too late, youve got a friend, where you lead, will you love me tomorrow. Tapestry live from hyde park 1 episode 2017 today 16 episodes 20022015 musicares person of the year 2014.
Carole king was born on february 9, 1942 in brooklyn, new york, usa as carole klein. King also wrote 61 hits that charted in the uk, making her the most successful female songwriter on. Captured live in hyde park to cinemas for a special onenight event featuring the legendary musician performing the iconic album, tapestry, in its entirety for the first time. It entered the top ten at 8, becoming the first of many weeks tapestry and carole king. Carole kings second album, tapestry, has fulfilled the promise of her first and confirmed the fact that she is one of the most creative figures in all of pop music. Carole king you make me feel like a natural woman live from oakland 1972. She was previously married to rick sorenson, rick evers, charles larkey and gerry goffin.
However, after a few weeks of continuous airplay many djs began to give the slower, lamenting bside its too late, an equal amount of spin. Sep 11, 2019 carole king is an eminent american singersongwriter who has been active since 1958, initially as one of the staff songwriters at the brill building and later as a solo artist. Mojo considered the song to probably be the core of tapestry. I saw the movie in the theater and had to get the dvd. Carole king tapestry album as books poster gift poster for fan poster home art wall posters no framed. A hit musical based on the life of singersongwriter carole king is to. It has been certified diamond by the riaa in the united states, with more than 10 million copies sold. A new colour in the tapestry is taped at the bushnell theater in hartford, connecticut and offers a rare opportunity to see the legendary singersongwriter performing some of the most notable songs from her extraordinary career. Tapestry captured live at hyde park london will be playing at about 600 u.
May 19, 2017 carole king sings tapestry title track from her 1971 ode album thats one of the bestselling ever. Carole king s voice is extraordinary, and tapestry is timeless in my opinion. Carole king brought the fledgling singersongwriter phenomenon to the masses with tapestry, one of the most successful albums in pop music history. Carole king timeline featuring albums and other highlights. Tickets for carole king tapestry captured live at hyde park london were purchased online by visiting. I feel the earth move is a song written and recorded by pop singersongwriter carole king, which first appeared on her album tapestry. Born carol klein on february 9, 1942, in manhattan, new york, and raised in brooklyn, carole kings amazing musical gift was apparent from the time she was a toddler. Thats the year tapestry became one of the biggestselling lps of all time. Its amazing what can be accomplished with a piano and a sweet, sweet voice. Music was released in december 1971, certified gold on december 9, 1971.
But its worth noting that bernie grundman who also cut the 45 org and the classic records reissues was the mastering engineer for the earliest ode pressings of tapestry. Mar 23, 2015 a hit musical based on the life of singersongwriter carole king is to be made into a hollywood film by studio sony, reports the new york times. Live at hyde park is carole kings first performance of her classic 1971 album in its. Tapestry is the second studio album by american singersongwriter carole king, released in 1971 on ode records and produced by lou adler. It is one of the bestselling albums of all time, with over 25 million copies sold worldwide. Carole tells her own story in the new documentary film, carole king.
Captured live in hyde park to cinemas for a special onenight event featuring the legendary musician performing the iconic album, tapestry, in. Carole king sings tapestry title track from her 1971 ode album thats one of the bestselling ever. Together, both i feel the earth move and its too late became among the biggest mainstream pop hits of 1971. Carole king tapestry in movie theaters fathom events. This album is truly a must have for anyone who cherishes the kind of great music and lyrics that just sweep you away almost a halfcentury later. Feb 05, 2020 born carol klein on february 9, 1942, in manhattan, new york, and raised in brooklyn, carole king s amazing musical gift was apparent from the time she was a toddler. This is tapestry in its entirety with other hits and a medley of songs written by carole and gerry goffin when. I wouldnt be surprised if the very first cuttings made before the album became a. Jul 07, 2017 14 videos play all carole king tapestry full album jwcollection eric clapton over the rainbow with lyrics duration.
Carole king musical to be made into a hollywood biopic. In 1971, a year after the release of the criticallyacclaimed yet commercially unsuccessful album writer, an undaunted king gave thoughtful, folkflavored reinterpretations of some of her early pop hits as a songwriter, interweaving them with new compositions in the aptlytitled tapestry. Tapestry is one of the best selling albums of all time, with over 25 million copies sold worldwide. King has made 25 solo albums, the most successful being tapestry, which held the record for most weeks at no. Were thrilled to be bringing this inspiring and powerful musical to movie. Tapestry captured live at hyde park london, a one night cinema event, presented by fathom events and aeg at select. Carole king is an eminent american singersongwriter who has been active since 1958, initially as one of the staff songwriters at the brill building and later as a solo artist. Tom hanks and his producing partner gary goetzman will produce through their playtone banner along with paul blake, the lead producer on broadway. Carole king was asked to write and record the end title song to the film a league of their own by penny marshall, the director of the movie. It has been announced that sony is set to bring a film adaptation of the broadway musical, beautiful. Carole king musical to be made into a hollywood biopic film the.
It received four grammy awards in 1972, including album of the. In the united states, it has been certified diamond by the riaa with more than 10 million copies sold. Aided by his father burt young, and his family, he embarks on a personal journey that will forever change him. Captured live for the big screen, this onenight event also includes an amazing introduction from iconic dj scott shannon and a special interview with carole king.
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