What songs did Carole King wrote for Aretha Franklin?

What songs did Carole King wrote for Aretha Franklin?

"(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman" is a 1967 single released by American soul singer Aretha Franklin on the Atlantic label. The song was co-written by Carole King and Gerry Goffin, with input from Atlantic producer Jerry Wexler.

What James Taylor songs did Carole King write?

'You've Got a Friend' King wrote both the music and lyrics for "You've Got a Friend," which was included on Tapestry. James Taylor, a friend and musical collaborator, also recorded the song; his take topped the Billboard Hot 100 in July 1971.

Who did Carole King wrote for?

Carole King established her solo career in 1971 with her hit album Tapestry, but in the lead up to this she had already written hits for artists such as The Shirelles, Aretha Franklin, The Monkees, The Drifters and more.

How many hit songs did Carole King write?

She is the most successful female songwriter of the latter half of the 20th century in the US, having written or co-written 118 pop hits on the Billboard Hot 100. King also wrote 61 hits that charted in the UK, making her the most successful female songwriter on the UK singles charts between 19.

Is Carole King married now?

Rick Sorensonm. 1982–1989 Rick Eversm. 1977–1978Charles Larkeym. 1970–1976Gerry Goffinm. 1959–1969 Carole King/Cônjuge

Were Carole King and James Taylor a couple?

But no, she was not romantically involved with her longtime friend and performing partner James Taylor, who she says gave her the confidence to sing and play in front of live audiences. (The pair reunited in 2010 for the Troubadour Reunion Tour.)

Who married Carole King?

Rick Sorensonm. 1982–1989 Rick Eversm. 1977–1978Charles Larkeym. 1970–1976Gerry Goffinm. 1959–1969 Carole King/Cônjuge

How old is Carole King now?

79 years (Febru) Carole King/Idade

Why did Carole King Cover you Make Me Feel Like a natural woman?

• Often in the music world, song covers convey a “who wore it better” competitiveness, comparing one artist’s rendition as inherently better or worse than the original. In the case of Carole King’s “ (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman,” though, each adaptation of the song tells a narrative of its own.

Why did Gerry Goffin and Carole King write Natural Woman?

• Inspired by music producer Jerry Wexler, King and Goffin were asked to write a song titled “Natural Woman” specifically for Franklin. After one long night of musical and lyrical composition, the two managed to write a song filled with personal devotion and relatability that made its way to number eight on the Billboard Hot 100.

How old was Carole King when she wrote beautiful?

• "Beautiful: The Carole King Musical" landed on Broadway; it told the story of her rise to stardom, first as a songwriter and ultimately as one of the most popular solo acts in modern music. King also released a memoir at age 70. King says she wrote "A Natural Woman" by herself, without the help of a ghostwriter.

When did Carole King Write you Make Me?

• Written by King and husband Gerry Goffin in 1967, the song was originally intended for and recorded by Aretha Franklin. Inspired by music producer Jerry Wexler, King and Goffin were asked to write ...