Tapestry

Carol King is timeless!

Four decades later, Carole King's Tapestry still can hold it's own and will forever be a landmark album. The proof is sure in that Carole King is touring again, with James Taylor, and singing the time-enduring songs she penned long ago.With minimal production by Lou Adler, King's unadorned, honest vocals, coupled with her personal style are a constant throughout the ballads of Tapestry. Originally released in 1971, this album paved the way for female singer/songwriters. It is a refreshing change from most albums of that time, mainly because the featured instrument is the piano. The songs on this album do not suffer from lack of electric guitar or in-your-face drums.Tapestry features the two hit songs, "It's Too Late" and "I Feel The Earth Move." King's piano pounds out a beat similar to drums on "I Feel The Earth Move" which is sure to have your head bobbing, while her soulful vocals lend to the sexual theme of the song, without being raunchy. King's own version of "You've Got A Friend," is notably the best song on the album. Even though most people relate "You've Got A Friend" to James Taylor, King's rendition of her own song is equally compelling; the words of this song are the ultimate anthem of deep, dedicated friendship. Most of the other songs of the album speak of loneliness or a desire to be at peace with one's self.Tapestry also contains two early compositions of hers, "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow" and "Natural Woman," which will always be ingrained on our minds as the song we associate with Aretha Franklin."Way Over Yonder" has a soulful, blues-y feel and features Curtis May on a tenor sax solo in the middle of the song. Poetic and beautiful, "Tapestry" deserves to hold the title of the album, while "Smackwater Jack" seems oddly misplaced on this album.Listening to this album will leave you with the feeling that you had a conversation with a long-time trusted friend, in the comfort of her living room. It is down-to-earth yet deep in the messages it conveys about life, love and the desire to be happy.

One of the best writers of music of her own songs of my generation! She also wrote songs for other singers too! But the songs are classic just some of the best of that have ever been sung and written by Carol King period!!!

Shame on me for buying 6 cassettes before discovering how horrible the are. Kudos to you for deceptively peddling others people's garbage. In the future there won't be any more purchases from me.

Well I bought this disc back in 2007. It's so good, so awesome to listen to, that I just could not pull myself away from listening to it in order to write a review. Let's face it, when having the choice between listening to a jewel of a surround disc or writing out a review, the music is going to win every time. I feel fortunate to have bought it when I did before it became so rare and costly to attain. That is a darn shame. It's a shame because if you love this album, you simply must own this. Beg, borrow, whatever... just get it.I'll never in my life have the experience of sitting in a recording studio while a masterpiece is being recorded, nor will you. Here is the good news though, you wont need to. Not if you have this disc. Yes, that is the experience of listening to this. I kid you not! I want to emphasize this again, as a music lover- if you love this album, if you appreciate the few in a lifetime experiences of joy when you listen to a real talent performing in front of you, get this disc for yourself. I know you will come back here with a comment to thank me. Be aware though, the first track is a little rough around the edges. The use of surround is excellent and Carol's voice coming at you from center channel will give you goosebumps. I know this sounds like a bunch of hype, but trust me, I have trashed some awful sounding albums with brutally honest one star reviews.Content 5Audio Quality 5

I love Carol King and this CD is great. I have the vinyl --the sound quality is the best

The package came on time and looked great. My only concern was that when we took out the LP and played it on the record player the album seemed very wobbly as it turned around, but the sound was wonderful and it did not skip on either side.

Excellent quality. Shipped fast.

このレコードが発売された頃はまだほんの幼児でした。今まで一度もキャロル・キングを聴いたことがなかったのですが、人生損してたなぁと思いました。もっと早くに出会えば良かった！どの曲も本当に素晴らしかったです。

Bought a new copy of this all time classic from Carole King to replace a worn out edition. Lovers of classic rock & folk/rock must have this one in their collection !

Este disco es un clásico. Si te gusta la música deberías tenerlo (en el formato que más te guste). Un descubrimiento para gente como yo que no lo vivimos (por edad).

Cet album historique et légendaire est fantastique. Toutes les pièces musicales s'enchaînent et s'enchevêtrent magnifiquement. Les textes, la voix et les musiciens talentueux assurent une expérience musicale de haut niveau. À écouter sans retenu. Cette version SACD vaut vraiment le coût. Je retiens en particulier l'atmosphère et l'ambiance magiques recréées par cet enregistrement à partir du Master original. Les timbres aussi sont splendides, riches, profonds et respectés selon la voix ou les instruments. Chaque instrument retrouve sa sonorité propre. Ça vaut le coût et je ne suis pas déçu. Qualité du disque, de la pochette et de son contenu exemplaires.

Timeless classic