Carole King

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The official BlueSky account for Carole King. Singer/Songwriter/Pianist/Author & Environmentalist caroleking.komi.io

"Goin' Back" was written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King in 1966. The song was recorded that year by Dusty Springfield, and was a top ten hit on the UK Singles Chart. The Byrds, Marianne Faithfull, the Pretenders, Diana Ross, Phil Collins, and Carole also covered the song, among many others.

“Crying in the Rain” by Carole King and Howard Greenfield, was originally recorded by American duo the Everly Brothers. The song was also covered by Tammy Wynette, A-ha, Nick Lowe and Art Garfunkel among others. This is Carole's demo.

Rhymes & Reasons is the 4th album by singer-songwriter Carole King. Released in 1972, the album features "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.

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Hey hey, we're the writers! Carole King is one of the talented songwriters behind several Monkees tracks, including "Take a Giant Step" featured in episode 1 of the show. Which is your favorite song she wrote for the show? Comment below! Photo courtesy of Getty Images.

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As we elders, our daughters, and our granddaughters continue the fight for power, equality, and respect, we hold you in our hearts with love and gratitude. Rest in peace and power, Gloria Steinem. 🤍

Gloria Steinem, Personification of the Women’s Movement, Dies at 92 (Gift Article)

She challenged sexist assumptions, helping women develop a sense of self-worth and gain a measure of equality at work, at home and in society at large.

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Repost from @westernwatersheds • In “The Peace of Wild Things,” poet and conservationist, Wendell Berry gave words to the solace we find in places beyond human noise and well, despair. That peace lives in rivers, grasslands, forests, deserts, and the wildlife that depend on them. (Cont'd)

Dolly Parton wasn't just a country music star—she loved nature and had hopes for the environment's future. In a 2022 interview with National Geo, the late musician shared her appreciation of her Tennessee mountain home while urging fans to take better care of the world. Video by Jerry Owens

Live at the Troubadour 2007 Carole King and James Taylor first performed together at the Troubadour in November 1970. They reunited, with their original band, at the Troubadour to celebrate the venue's 50th anniversary. These shows inspired the 2010 Troubadour Reunion Tour. 📷 @elissa_kline

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