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The Living Room Tour

Carole King · 2005

88 min · 21 tracks · folk rock

A warm blend of storytelling and nostalgia, where soft rock melodies meet heartfelt lyrics in an intimate setting.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Welcome to My Living Room Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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    It's Too Late — This track elegantly encapsulates themes of love and regret, with King's emotive vocals conveying a sense of bittersweet reflection.
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    I Feel the Earth Move — The energetic performance of this classic demonstrates King's ability to blend pop sensibilities with powerful emotion, making it a highlight of the live set.
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    (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman — King's rendition of this anthem showcases her vocal prowess and deep connection to the song's message of empowerment and love.
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    Where You Lead I Will Follow — The duet quality of this song, especially in a live setting, emphasizes themes of loyalty and partnership, resonating strongly with audiences.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • intimate performances for cozy evenings
  • nostalgic sing-alongs with friends
  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • heartfelt storytelling in living room
  • for reflective afternoon listening

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer fast-paced, upbeat tracks
  • looking for experimental soundscapes

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Late Career Highlight — Showcases King's return to live performance with emotional depth after a hiatus.
Career context
Released in 2005, The Living Room Tour captures Carole King's return to the stage after a lengthy hiatus from live performances. This album comes after her last studio release, Love Makes the World in 2001, marking a significant moment as she revisits her classic hits and shares personal reflections with her audience.
Stylistic neighbors
James Taylor· Joni Mitchell· Linda Ronstadt

Tracklist

Disc 1

  • 1 Welcome to My Living Room Start here 1:58
  • 2 Peace in the Valley 3:42
  • 3 Love Makes the World 4:22
  • 4 Now and Forever 3:17
  • 5 Where You Lead I Will Follow 3:24
  • 6 Lay Down My life 4:20
  • 7 Jazzman 4:00
  • 8 Smackwater Jack 4:11
  • 9 Wishful Thinking 4:12
  • 10 Medley: Take Good Care of My Baby / It Might as Well Rain Until September / Go Away Little Girl / I'm Into Something Good / Hey Girl / One Fine Day / Will You Love Me Tomorrow 8:40

Disc 2

  • 1 Loving You Forever 3:32
  • 2 It’s Too Late 5:22
  • 3 So Far Away 4:52
  • 4 Sweet Seasons 3:20
  • 5 Chains 4:08
  • 6 Pleasant Valley Sunday 3:44
  • 7 Being at War With Each Other 4:05
  • 8 I Feel the Earth Move 4:03
  • 9 (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman 3:58
  • 10 You’ve Got a Friend 5:31
  • 11 Locomotion 3:37

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