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)
Locomotion
Carole King Lyrics
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(Come on baby, do the Loco-motion)
I know you'll get to like it if you give it a chance now
(Come on baby, do the Loco-motion)
My little baby sister can do it with me
It's easier than learning your A-B-C's
So come on, come on, do the Loco-motion with me
You gotta swing your hips, now
Come on, baby
Jump up
Jump back
Well, now, I think you've got the knack
Wow, wow
Now that you can do it, let's make a chain, now
(Come on baby, do the Loco-motion)
A chug-a chug-a motion like a railroad train, now
(Come on baby, do the Loco-motion)
Do it nice and easy, now, don't lose control
A little bit of rhythm and a lot of soul
Come on, come on
Do the Loco-motion with me
Ye-ye-ye-yeah
Move around the floor in a Loco-motion
(Come on baby, do the Loco-motion)
Do it holding hands if you get the notion
(Come on baby, do the Loco-motion)
There's never been a dance that's so easy to do
It even makes you happy when you're feeling blue
So come on, come on, do the Loco-motion with me
(Come on)
You gotta swing your hips, now
(Come on)
That's right (do the Loco-motion)
You're doing fine!
(Come on, do the Loco-motion)
Come on, babe
(Come on, do the Loco-motion)
Hm-hm-hm, jump up
(Come one)
Jump back (do the Loco-motion)
You're looking good
(Come on, do the Loco-motion)
Hm-hm-hm, jump up
(Come on)
Jump back (do the Loco-motion), yeah yeah yeah
The lyrics to Carole King's popular song Locomotion are upbeat, fun, and easy to follow. The song is an invitation to dance and enjoy a simple yet enjoyable step. The opening verse invites listeners to join in a "brand-new dance" called Locomotion, highlighting its simplicity and how anyone can do it. The lyrics go on to encourage listeners to give it a chance and to come on and dance the Locomotion.
King emphasizes that the dance is so easy that even a baby can do it, and it doesn't require much effort to learn, unlike the ABC's. The song emphasizes that it's all about rhythm and soul. The chorus then invites listeners to move their hips and jump up and back as they feel comfortable doing. The verse goes on to encourage dancers to make a chain, mimicking a train's motion, to create a fun dance routine that anyone can follow.
The song emphasizes that the Locomotion is not just about dancing but also a mood booster. It makes you happy even when you're feeling blue. It's a fun, light-hearted song that encourages people to dance and have fun. It's a perfect tune for a party or any occasion where people want to let loose and dance.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody's doing a brand-new dance, now
Many people are excitedly trying a new dance.
(Come on baby, do the Loco-motion)
The singer is encouraging someone to do the Loco-motion dance.
I know you'll get to like it if you give it a chance now
The singer believes that the listener will enjoy the dance if they try it.
My little baby sister can do it with me
Even young and inexperienced dancers can participate in the Loco-motion dance.
It's easier than learning your A-B-C's
The dance is very simple and easy to learn.
So come on, come on, do the Loco-motion with me
The singer is urging the listener to join them in doing the Loco-motion dance.
You gotta swing your hips, now
To perform the Loco-motion correctly, you need to move your hips.
Jump up
The artist is instructing the listener to jump upwards.
Jump back
The artist is instructing the listener to jump backwards.
Well, now, I think you've got the knack
The artist believes that the listener has learned the dance steps correctly.
Now that you can do it, let's make a chain, now
Since the listener has learned the dance, the singer wants to link arms and dance together.
(Come on baby, do the Loco-motion)
The artist is urging the listener to continue doing the Loco-motion dance.
A chug-a chug-a motion like a railroad train, now
The Loco-motion dance resembles the movements of a train.
Do it nice and easy, now, don't lose control
The singer is reminding the listener to perform the dance smoothly and carefully.
A little bit of rhythm and a lot of soul
The dance requires a bit of timing and style to look good.
Move around the floor in a Loco-motion
The artist is suggesting that the listener dance around the floor.
Do it holding hands if you get the notion
The artist suggests that the listener hold hands with a partner while dancing.
There's never been a dance that's so easy to do
According to the singer, the Loco-motion dance is extremely simple to perform.
It even makes you happy when you're feeling blue
The singer suggests that the dance can lift your mood even if you are feeling down.
Hm-hm-hm, jump up
The artist is making a humming sound to emphasize their instruction to jump up.
You're looking good
The artist is complimenting the listener's dancing ability.
yeah yeah yeah
The artist is expressing enthusiasm and excitement for the Loco-motion dance.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CAROLE KING, GERRY GOFFIN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@dee_dee_place
Happy 82nd Birthday, Ms. King.
@hebneh
The only song that got to the Billboard #1 position in the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. I bet she’s earned some BIG money from just this one song alone!
@Richie_the_Fixer
Little Eva took it to #1 in 1962 .
Grand Funk Railroad took it to #1 in 1974 .
In 1980 , Carole King's version went to #44 , never entering the top 40 .
Kylie Minogue's version only made it to #3 in 1987 ,
SO WHERE IS THIS 1980s #1 you speak of ?
@hebneh
@@Richie_the_Fixer On the syndicated national radio show "American Top 40", which used the chart positions from Billboard magazine, Kylie's version did in fact appear as a no. 1.
@maggotbrain7499
@@Richie_the_Fixer Little Eva got only 50 dollar from Carol for this rage back in the 60 up till now.
@flemingcourt
One day this lady is gonna write a hit or two
@joccuthill3695
what do you mean?
@danieleriksson4148
You know what? I think you're right!
@nuitnuit666
This is one of the greatest song ever made!!!!!!! Purely joy!!!!!!
@trishasharnowske1031
CAROL KING SURE BEEN MY CHILDHOOD GREAT ICONIC PERFORMER..JUST LOVE HER