King's major success began in the 1960s when she and her first husband, Gerry Goffin, wrote more than two dozen chart hits, many of which have become standards, for numerous artists. She has continued writing for other artists since then. King's success as a performer in her own right did not come until the 1970s, when she sang her own songs, accompanying herself on the piano, in a series of albums and concerts. After experiencing commercial disappointment with her debut album Writer, King scored her breakthrough with the album Tapestry, which topped the U.S. album chart for 15 weeks in 1971 and remained on the charts for more than six years.
King has made 25 solo albums, the most successful being Tapestry, which held the record for most weeks at No. 1 by a female artist for more than 20 years. Her record sales were estimated at more than 75 million copies worldwide. She has won four Grammy Awards and was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. She has been inducted twice into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, as a performer and songwriter. She is the recipient of the 2013 Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, the first woman to be so honored. She is also a 2015 Kennedy Center Honoree.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carole_King
Studio albums
Writer (1970)
Tapestry (1971)
Music (1971)
Rhymes & Reasons (1972)
Fantasy (1973)
Wrap Around Joy (1974)
Thoroughbred (1976)
Simple Things (1977)
Welcome Home (1978)
Touch the Sky (1979)
Pearls: Songs of Goffin and King (1980)
One to One (1982)
Speeding Time (1983)
City Streets (1989)
Colour of Your Dreams (1993)
Love Makes the World (2001)
A Holiday Carole (2011)
Birthday Song
Carole King Lyrics
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Celebrate your day in style
Happy Birthday
Tonight I want to see you smile
Your whole life is in front of you, you've only just begun
So Happy Birthday
The best is yet to come
The good things I could say about you are infinite
But I will only take a minute
To say the world is a better place with you in it
With you in it
Happy Birthday
You know just how to be
Happy Birthday
I'm glad you're you with me
To know you is to love you, to love you is to be blessed
So Happy Birthday
You deserve the best
Every time I ever reach out for you
You never let me down
Any time you're ever in need of a friend
I will always be around
Happy Birthday
You are everything that's good
You are everything that matters
I would give you the world if I could
You will always be a part of me and all that I go through
So Happy Birthday, dear friend
May all your dreams come true
Happy birthday to you
Carole King’s song “Birthday Song” is a touching tribute to a person on their special day. The lyrics express the singer’s sentiments towards their friend or loved one celebrating their birthday. The song starts off by encouraging the person to “celebrate their day in style” and to smile. The singer also acknowledges that the individual has their whole life ahead of them, and that the best is yet to come.
The chorus is a heartfelt wish for a happy birthday and emphasizes the good qualities of the celebrant. The singer explains that they only need a minute to say that the world is a better place with the individual in it. The song also acknowledges how happy the singer is to be with the person celebrating their birthday. The line, “to know you is to love you, to love you is to be blessed” is a beautiful tribute to the individual. The song ends with a promise of everlasting friendship and support for the celebrant.
Overall, “Birthday Song” is an uplifting and joyful tribute to a person on their special day. It emphasizes the importance of friendship, love, and support. The song reminds us that celebrating a birthday is not just about getting older, but also about appreciating the people in our lives and enjoying the journey ahead.
Line by Line Meaning
Happy Birthday
Wishing you a happy birthday and expressing congratulations
Celebrate your day in style
Encouraging the person to celebrate the special day in a way that they enjoy
Tonight I want to see you smile
Expressing a desire to see the person happy and joyful on their birthday
Your whole life is in front of you, you've only just begun
Reminding the person that they have a lot of time and opportunities ahead of them
The best is yet to come
Expressing optimism about the person's future and the good things that are yet to come
Happy Birthday to you
Offering birthday wishes to the person
The good things I could say about you are infinite
Acknowledging the person's positive qualities and traits
But I will only take a minute
Indicating that there's too much to say and too little time, but still wanting to express something
To say the world is a better place with you in it
Highlighting the impact the person has on those around them
With you in it
Reiterating that the world is a better place with the person in it
You know just how to be
Acknowledging the person's ability to handle situations and navigate life
I'm glad you're you with me
Expressing gratitude for the person's presence in the singer's life
To know you is to love you, to love you is to be blessed
Indicating that the more someone gets to know the person, the more they come to love and appreciate them
You deserve the best
Acknowledging the person's worth and deservingness of good things
Every time I ever reach out for you
Highlighting the person's reliability and helpfulness
You never let me down
Expressing appreciation for the person's dependability
Any time you're ever in need of a friend
Promising to be there for the person whenever they need support
I will always be around
Assuring the person of the singer's availability and willingness to help
You are everything that's good
Stating that the person embodies good qualities
You are everything that matters
Highlighting the person's importance and value
I would give you the world if I could
Expressing a desire to provide the person with everything they want or need
You will always be a part of me and all that I go through
Indicating the lasting impact the person has had on the singer's life
May all your dreams come true
Wishing the person fulfillment and success in their future endeavors
Happy birthday to you
Offering birthday wishes to the person
Contributed by Jackson A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Happy Birthday
Celebrate your day in style
Happy Birthday
Tonight I want to see you smile
Your whole life is in front of you, you've only just begun
So Happy Birthday
The best is yet to come
Happy Birthday to you
The good things I could say about you are infinite
But I will only take a minute
To say the world is a better place with you in it
With you in it
Happy Birthday
You know just how to be
Happy Birthday
I'm glad you're you with me
To know you is to love you, to love you is to be blessed
So Happy Birthday
You deserve the best
Every time I ever reach out for you
You never let me down
Any time you're ever in need of a friend
I will always be around
Happy Birthday
You are everything that's good
You are everything that matters
I would give you the world if I could
You will always be a part of me and all that I go through
So Happy Birthday, dear friend
May all your dreams come true
Happy birthday to you
Indio Brasil Machado cercle
uma das minhas preferidas. canta e toca muito.
Lisa Preston
I think this is the most beautiful birthday song ever song...I made a personal video of the birth of my daugher and the first words, steps, etc..and I kept making video's until she was 16 and then played it at her party. It brought tears to both of our eyes and our family and friends. Thank you, thank you......
Jim Herndon
What a nice sentiment. I will send this to all my friends this year on their special day. Thanks for posting.
2degucitas
Oh, that voice. My childhood, teen years. Carole you make the world a better place.
E Michelle Lee
Love your Curious George icon ,,, those were the good ol days :-)
Gibby's Wife
I sent this to my Hubby. He turned 62 today. We "grew up" in the 70's together and Carol King was a big part of our generation. (Actually I Love Her Music So Much!)😊 ✌❤🎸
Have a Good Day😊
Peace,✌
Love, ❤
and
Rock & Roll 🎸
Robin Mc
Just had this sent to me! Carol is on my top 5 list. Love her!!
Marial Iglesias
I love Carole King. She is one of my favorites. But I never heard this one song. Thank you so much for uploading this one.
Cindy Carpenter
This is absolutely lovely!
Axelle LaBaw
Beautiful. As only Carole King can do :)