Carole King performs some of her best-known compositions in an intimate setting, broadcast — live from London s BBC Studios in 1975 during her first European tour. — With the release of Tapestry in 1971, King s music struck ... more »a social and cultural nerve. She
had long been a successful songwriter, working behind the scenes to create some of the most
memorable hit songs to come out of New York City in the 60s. Now, young people who were
familiar with the songs Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow by The Shirelles; Up On The
Roof by The Drifters; or The Loco-Motion by Little Eva were confronted with the creator
behind the hits, revealed as an artist in her own right.
Coming at a time when women were commanding greater recognition of their contributions in
the workplace, Tapestry served as a reference point for many young people, male and female
alike, and gave expression to a maturing generation s struggles to grapple with the rapidly
changing cultural landscape at a time of great social and political turmoil. Tapestry went on to
spend more than six years on the US pop music charts.
Special appearance by James Taylor on guitar.« less