Carole King: Songwriter to Legend

Carole King, initially a teenage songwriter in 1957, transformed from a prolific hitmaker for stars into a music legend with her album 'Tapestry.' She co-wrote enduring pop standards like "The Loco-Motion" and "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman" with her then-husband, Gerry Goffin. These compositions were so influential that John Lennon and Paul McCartney aspired to be the "Goffin-King" of England.

By age 29, King had established herself in the music industry. After divorcing her lyricist, she moved to Hollywood, embracing self-discovery and spirituality. This period of reinvention led her to write her own lyrics, penning more than half of the songs on her second album, 'Tapestry.' This introspective work became a phenomenon, solidifying her reputation as an American master of melody.