pickWhile I generally liked this book and learned a lot about King, there are some choices she made in the writing of this memoir that made no sense. Tapestry is truly an iconic album — although that word is overused now — it‘s true in this case. Why did she spend so little time talking about it, it‘s development, and it‘s influence and so much time discussing a road dispute with her Idaho neighbors? #audiowalk
I was not aware that Carole King never really wanted to be a performer; James Taylor got her into it. This book is a little long, but I‘m still liking it. I got my walks in even though it looked like it was going to rain any second. #audiowalk
I had no idea that when Carole King was 17, she got married, and by 18, she had a baby. That‘s so young! She doesn‘t quite tell her story in a completely chronological manner, but brings in past and future events if they relate to the story she‘s telling. #audiowalk
We went to the beach today, so we listened to The Concrete Blonde on the trip. I continued to listen to A Natural Woman on my walk, which I‘m enjoying. King narrates and her voice is soothing. It was a gorgeous day today, but I‘m sure the rain will return. 😊. #audiowalk
I actually started out my walk listening to Bomb Shelter, where, since I have epilepsy, I was especially interested in the story the author was telling about her son‘s first seizure. Then my book quit playing — I think because I‘d forgotten to download the book and was thus listening over my cellphone signal and got to a place where it wasn‘t good. So I switched to A Natural Woman (love Carole King). #audiowalk
"My life has been a tapestry
Of rich and royal hue
An everlasting vision
Of the ever-changing view
A wond'rous woven magic
In bits of blue and gold
A tapestry to feel and see
Impossible to hold"
@dabbe beat me to it, but couldn't help adding a post of my well-worn piano music of Carol King's #Tapestry album. @Eggs @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks
#InQuotes
Currently listening to this. Very good. I have loved her songs and lyrics since the 70s (dont figure out my age please!😉) #tapestry #sofaraway
pickLoved it. Do the audiobook. She reads and sings. ❤️
pickThis beautiful memoir was more like a 7-decade retrospective of the music industry. Wow! No wonder Carole spent 12 years writing it! Hard to believe how many popular songs Carole and first husband Gerry Goffin wrote. I couldn‘t help humming at the mention of “Chains,” “One Fine Day, “Natural Woman” and then some. Also loved the extra treat of Carole singing several songs a cappella on the audiobook. 🙌🏻
(Elissa Kline photo from Carole‘s FB page)
#LetsTravel #concert
The very first concert that I paid for was Carol King & James Taylor in Hartford Bushnell theatre in 1971. I was blown away by their music, harmony, camaraderie, & joy as they performed.
