Tapestry cover

Tapestry

Carole King · 1971

44 min · 12 tracks · folk rock · soft rock · easy listening

Warm melodies and heartfelt lyrics weave together a rich tapestry of personal reflection and universal themes.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • warm melodies for quiet moments
  • reflective listening on rainy days
  • heartfelt sing-alongs with friends
  • steady pacing for easy enjoyment

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy tracks
  • prefer instant gratification sounds

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on February 10, 1971, 'Tapestry' marked Carole King's transition from a successful songwriter to a solo artist in her own right. Following her previous work with Gerry Goffin and the Brill Building hit factory, this album became a defining moment in her career, establishing her as a prominent singer-songwriter.
Stylistic neighbors
James Taylor· Joni Mitchell· Linda Ronstadt

Tracklist

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

  • 1 I Feel the Earth Move 2:57
  • 2 So Far Away 3:55
  • 3 It’s Too Late 3:53
  • 4 Home Again 2:27
  • 5 Beautiful 3:05
  • 6 Way Over Yonder 4:42
  • 7 You’ve Got a Friend 5:07
  • 8 Where You Lead 3:18
  • 9 Will You Love Me Tomorrow? 4:10
  • 10 Smackwater Jack 3:39
  • 11 Tapestry 3:11
  • 12 (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman 3:47

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