Carole King Klein (born Carol Joan Klein; February 9, 1942) is an American … Read Full Bio ↴Carole King Klein (born Carol Joan Klein; February 9, 1942) is an American singer, songwriter, and musician who has been active since 1958, initially as one of the staff songwriters at 1650 Broadway and later as a solo artist. Regarded as one of the most significant and influential musicians of all time, King is the most successful female songwriter of the latter half of the 20th century in the US, having written or co-written 118 pop hits on the Billboard Hot 100. King also wrote 61 hits that charted in the UK, making her the most successful female songwriter on the UK singles charts between 1962 and 2005.

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.

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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)

Good Mountain People
Carole King Lyrics

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I've seen people just because they've had some schooling
Think they know all there is to know
Well, I've done some movin' around in my time and I ain't foolin'
One of my favorite places to go
Is where there's

Good mountain people who make why' feel so fine
Good mountain people they sure know how to have a rockin' good time

I've traveled in vehicles over miles of country
Too fast to stop and look around
But I'm like a child again, I'm learnin' how to run free
It's good to feel my feet back on the ground
Livin' with those

Good mountain people who make why' feel so fine
Good mountain people they sure know how to have a rockin' good time

It's quite a sight to see rednecks and longhairs
After years on the opposite sides of the fence
Helpin' each other in time of need, knowin' they both belong there
Working it out with good old common sense
Just because they're

Good mountain people who make why' feel so fine
Good mountain people they sure know how to have a rockin' good time

Overall Meaning

In Carole King's song "Good Mountain People," the singer shares her admiration for the simple yet fulfilling life of people who live in the mountains. The song starts with the singer's observation on people who have formal education assuming that they know everything, whereas her experiences have taught her otherwise. She then shares her passion for traveling and how she has been so busy moving around that she forgets to stop and appreciate the beauty around her. However, something about the mountains keeps calling her back to its natural setting, which makes her feel liberated and carefree.

The chorus emphasizes the main message of the song, which is the "Good mountain people" and how they can make a person feel so fine. The singer acknowledges their way of living and appreciates the positive vibrancy and energy that they radiate. She admires their ability to make the best of what they have and still have a good time. Towards the end, King expresses the importance of bridging the gap between different groups of people in society. She notes the coexistence of rednecks and longhairs, people who were once on opposite sides of the fence, coming together and helping each other through hard times. The final chorus highlights the title's importance, reiterating that these are "Good mountain people."

Line by Line Meaning

I've seen people just because they've had some schooling
I have observed individuals who believe they have obtained all knowledge from their formal education.

Think they know all there is to know
These people believe that formal education equates to complete knowledge.

Well, I've done some movin' around in my time and I ain't foolin'
From experience, I have traveled to many places and am not joking.

One of my favorite places to go
I particularly enjoy visiting a specific location.

Is where there's good mountain people who make why' feel so fine
My favorite place includes residing amongst friendly mountain inhabitants who make me feel joyful.

Good mountain people they sure know how to have a rockin' good time
These mountain people specialize in having an excellent time.

I've traveled in vehicles over miles of country
I have traversed long distances by various vehicles.

Too fast to stop and look around
I was moving so quickly that I did not have the opportunity to stop and observe my surroundings.

But I'm like a child again, I'm learnin' how to run free
Presently, I feel like a child again, discovering how to be free and independent.

It's good to feel my feet back on the ground
I cherish the sentiment of being grounded and earthbound.

Livin' with those good mountain people who make why' feel so fine
As I reside with friendly mountain individuals who bring me joy.

It's quite a sight to see rednecks and longhairs
It is quite the spectacle to behold those who have distinct lifestyle choices come together.

After years on the opposite sides of the fence
Despite having opposing views for years.

Helpin' each other in time of need, knowin' they both belong there
In times of crisis, they assist each other, realizing their mutual belongingness within the community.

Working it out with good old common sense
The community resolves challenges through logic and practical reasoning.

Just because they're good mountain people who make why' feel so fine
These friendly mountain inhabitants bring me joy through their inherent goodness.

Good mountain people they sure know how to have a rockin' good time
They have excellent aptitude in reveling and enjoying life.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CAROLE KING

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