Why Carole King Is The Greatest Artist Of All Time

Posted: January 23, 2014 in Music
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The legendary musician is being honored as the MusiCares 2014 Person of the Year.

She wrote several hits in the 1960s for popular artists like Aretha Franklin, The Monkees, The Drifters, The Everly Brothers, and Little Eva.

She wrote several hits in the 1960s for popular artists like Aretha Franklin, The Monkees, The Drifters, The Everly Brothers, and Little Eva.

She co-wrote these hits with her then-husband, Gerry Goffin (Listen to their songs here).

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She had a #1 hit when she was a teenager. A TEENAGER.

The song was “Will You Love Me Tomorrow,” by The Shirelles in 1961.

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In her 50+ year career, she's had a total of 118 songs in the Billboard Hot 100.

In her 50+ year career, she's had a total of 118 songs in the Billboard Hot 100.

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Carole King collaborated with legendary producer Lou Adler for her first seven solo albums.

Carole King collaborated with legendary producer Lou Adler for her first seven solo albums.

Writer (1970), Tapestry (1971), Music (1971), Rhymes and Reasons (1972), Fantasy (1973), Wrap Around Joy (1974), Thoroughbred (1976).

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