In 1971, Carole King released her masterpiece, Tapestry. 50 years later, the music feels more brilliant, moving and comforting than ever. Hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot do a classic album dissection of Tapestry and talk to lyricist Toni Stern, guitarist Danny Kortchmar and drummer Russ Kunkel about their involvement on the legendary record.
Jim and Greg discuss the events that led up to Carole King's creation of Tapestry, including her personal and professional relationship with Gerry Goffin, success as a songwriter and transition to a performing artist.
Songwriter Toni Stern
The hosts talk with poet and lyricist Toni Stern, who wrote the lyrics for “It’s Too Late” and part of the words on “Where You Lead.” They discuss her Tapestry experience and what it's like to collaborate with Carole King.
Danny Kortchmar & Russ Kunkel
Jim and Greg chat with guitarist Danny Kortchmar and drummer Russ Kunkel about their contributions to Tapestry, including their playing choices and chemistry with Carole. Later in the segment, Jim and Greg talk about the lasting impact of Tapestry and where they see the album's influence in music today.
Featured Songs:
Carole King, "It's Too Late," Tapestry, Ode, 1971
The Shirelles, "Will You Love Me Tomorrow," Tonight's the Night, Scepter, 1960
Little Eva, "The Loco-motion," The Loco-motion (Single), Dimension 1000, 1962
Bobby Vee, "Take Good Care of My Baby," Take Good Care of My Baby, Liberty, 1961
The Monkees, "Pleasant Valley Sunday," Pisces, Aquarius, Capricorn & Jones Ltd., Colgems, 1967
Carole King, "It Might As Well Rain Until September," It Might As Well Rain Until September (Single), Dimension, 1962
The City, "Now That Everything's Been Said," Now That Everything's Been Said, Ode, 1968
Carole King, "No Easy Way Down," Writer, Ode, 1970
Carole King, "Beautiful," Tapestry, Ode, 1971
Carole King, "I Feel the Earth Move," Tapestry, Ode, 1971
Carole King, "You've Got a Friend," Tapestry, Ode, 1971
Carole King, "Tapestry," Tapestry, Ode, 1971
Carole King, "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman," Tapestry, Ode, 1971
Carole King and Louise Goffin, "Where You Lead," Our Little Corner of the World Music From Gilmore Girls, Rhino, 2002
Carole King, "Where You Lead," Tapestry, Ode, 1971
Carole King, "So Far Away," Tapestry, Ode, 1971
Carole King, "Will You Love Me Tomorrow," Tapestry, Ode, 1971
Carole King, "Way Over Yonder," Tapestry, Ode, 1971
James Taylor, "You've Got a Friend," Mud Slide Slim and the Blue Horizon, Warner Bros., 1971
Carole King and James Taylor, "You've Got a Friend," Live At The Troubadour, Syzygy, 2010
Liz Phair, "Divorce Song (Girly-Sound Version)," The Girly-Sound Tapes, Matador, 2018
Lauryn Hill, "Everything Is Everything," The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, Columbia, 1998
Tori Amos, "Cornflake Girl," Under the Pink, Atlantic, 1994
Caroline Rose, "Do You Think We'll Last Forever," Superstar, New West, 2020
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