A memoir by the iconic singer-songwriter chronicling her story from her beginnings in Brooklyn through her remarkable success as one of the world's most acclaimed musical talents, to her present day as a leading performer and activist. From her marriage to Gerry Goffin, with whom she wrote dozens of songs that hit the charts, to her own achievements, notably with 'Tapestry', which remained on the charts for more than six years, to her experiences as a mother, this memoir chronicles one of music's most successful and fascinating stars. The book includes dozens of photos from King's childhood, her own family, and behind-the-scenes images from her performances over the years.
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Weight: 410g
Dimensions: 129 x 198mm
Publication Date: 07 Feb 2013
Publisher: Little Brown Book Group
Publication City/Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781844088867
About Carole King
Carole King is a singer songwriter and pianist. King and her former husband Gerry Goffin wrote more than two dozen chart hits for numerous artists during the 1960s many of which have become standards. As a singer King's album 'Tapestry' topped the U.S. album chart for fifteen weeks in 1971 and remained on the charts for more than six years. She has won four Grammy Awards and was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for her songwriting. In 2009 Carole King was inducted into the 'Hit Parade' Hall of Fame. She holds the record for the longest time for an album by a female to remain on the charts and the longest time for an album by a female to hold the No.1 position both for 'Tapestry'.