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Pearls - Songs of Goffin and King

Carole King · 1980

33 min · 10 tracks · folk rock · soft rock · easy listening

A nostalgic collection of melodic pop gems intertwined with heartfelt storytelling and lush arrangements.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • nostalgic sing-alongs with friends
  • steady pacing for reflective moments
  • heartfelt storytelling in melodies
  • lighthearted tunes for sunny days

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking intense emotional experiences
  • prefer dynamic, fast-paced tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1980, 'Pearls - Songs of Goffin and King' marked Carole King's return to the spotlight after her commercially successful album 'Tapestry' in 1971. By this time, she was well-established as a solo artist but sought to pay homage to the songwriting duo Gerry Goffin and Carole King, whose work had shaped her early career. This album came during a period when King was exploring the legacy of her past while continuing to evolve her sound.
Stylistic neighbors
James Taylor· Joni Mitchell· Linda Ronstadt

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Dancin’ With Tears in My Eyes 3:28
  • 2 Locomotion 2:30
  • 3 One Fine Day 2:30
  • 4 Hey Girl 3:41
  • 5 Snow Queen 4:26
  • 6 Chains 2:55
  • 7 Oh No Not My Baby 3:01
  • 8 Hi De Ho 3:36
  • 9 Wasn’t Born to Follow 3:15
  • 10 Goin’ Back 3:45

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