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)

My Favorite Things
Carole King Lyrics

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Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens,
Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens,
Brown paper packages tied up with strings,
These are a few of my favorite things.

Cream colored ponies and crisp apple strudels,
Door bells and sleigh bells and schnitzel with noodles.
Wild geese that fly with the moon on their wings.

These are a few of my favorite things.

Girls in a white dresses with a blue satin sashes,
Snowflakes that stay on my nose and eyelashes,
Silver white winters that melt into springs,
These are a few of my favorite things.

When the dog bites, when the bee stings,
When I'm feeling sad,
I simply remember my favorite things,
And then I don't feel so bad.

Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens,
Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens,
Brown paper packages tied up with strings,
These are a few of my favorite things.

Cream colored ponies and crisp apple strudels,
Door bells and sleigh bells and schnitzel with noodles.
Wild geese that fly with the moon on their wings.
These are a few of my favorite things.

Girls in white dresses with blue satin sashes,
Snowflakes that stay on my nose and eyelashes,
Silver white winters that melt into springs,
These are a few of my favorite things.

When the dog bites, when the bee stings,
When I'm feeling sad,

I simply remember my favorite things,
And then I don't feel so bad.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "My Favorite Things" by Carole King paint a picture of comfort and warmth amidst life's challenges. The opening lines represent simple, enjoyable things that bring joy and comfort to the singer – raindrops, kittens, kettles, and mittens. The second verse continues this theme, detailing more objects and experiences that the singer enjoys, such as pony rides and noodle dishes.

The final verse shifts the focus to people, specifically girls in white dresses with blue sashes. This verse also touches on the idea of seasons changing, with the silver-white winter that melts into spring. The song ends with the repeated line, "When the dog bites, when the bee stings, when I'm feeling sad, I simply remember my favorite things, and then I don't feel so bad." This lyric underscores the idea that having a mental list of comforting, enjoyable things can be a powerful tool in coping with life's hardships.

Overall, "My Favorite Things" is a song about finding joy and comfort in the small things, and using those things to combat sadness and negativity.

Line by Line Meaning

Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens,
I find joy in the simple things, like the sound and sight of raindrops falling on roses and the cuteness of a kitten's whiskers.

Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens,
Objects like bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens make me feel cozy and happy.

Brown paper packages tied up with strings,
Even something as basic as a brown paper package tied up with strings can bring me joy because it signifies a gift or surprise.

These are a few of my favorite things.
These simple and ordinary things make my life more enjoyable and happy.

Cream colored ponies and crisp apple strudels,
I have a fondness for cream colored ponies and delicious apple strudels.

Door bells and sleigh bells and schnitzel with noodles.
Sounds like door bells and sleigh bells, and savory food like schnitzel with noodles, also contribute to my enjoyment of life.

Wild geese that fly with the moon on their wings.
The beauty of nature, like wild geese flying under the moon, is another source of joy for me.

Girls in a white dresses with a blue satin sashes,
I find beauty in things like a girl in a white dress with a blue satin sash.

Snowflakes that stay on my nose and eyelashes,
The wonder of snowflakes staying on my nose and eyelashes is another example of a small joy that I appreciate.

Silver white winters that melt into springs,
Seasonal changes, like winter turning into spring, bring me hope and joy.

When the dog bites, when the bee stings,
Even when bad things happen, like getting bitten by a dog or stung by a bee, I can lessen the impact by focusing on the good things in life.

When I'm feeling sad,
In times of sadness and distress,

I simply remember my favorite things,
I remind myself of the things that bring me joy and help me feel better.

And then I don't feel so bad.
This practice helps me feel more positive and hopeful, even in tough times.

Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Richard Rodgers, Oscar Hammerstein II

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