Legendary singer-songwriters James Taylor and Carole King, friends and collaborators for more than 50 years, are two of the most successful musicians in American musical history.
Taylor's confessional lyrics, soulful voice and delicate guitar-playing resonated with audiences. King started as a songwriter, making a long list of chart-toppers for other artists that became instant classics. She broke out with her own style in her 1971 album "Tapestry," which became a worldwide success, selling more than 25 million copies. Here are some of the duo's biggest hits and the story behind them.
"I think he is an intelligent public servant, who's focused. He's level-headed. He's a cool hand on the helm. I think he is a deeply compassionate man," Taylor said."I'm fiercely proud of my country for electing this man."Hide Caption 26 of 35 Photos: James Taylor's life in photos The Dalai Lama, Tibetan spiritual leader, shakes hands with Taylor following a talk titled"Beyond Religion: Ethics, Values and Wellbeing" in Boston in 2012.
Hide Caption 2 of 32 Photos: Carole King's Life on PhotosMusicians Barry Mann, Cynthia Weil and King at JDS Records in 1959. Mann and Weil were a husband and wife songwriting team. They were part of the teen writing staff at Aldon Music, which included King and Goffin. Mann and Weil produced"Uptown,""Here You Come Again," and"You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling.
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