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)
Someone Who Believes in You
Carole King Lyrics
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And you think you can't get through it
Just put your hand in my hand
And I'll show you how to do it
When the future looks uncertain
You can count on me to be there
And when your heart and soul are hurtin'
Just follow where I lead
I'll give you what you need
A love that's always true
And someone who believes in you
It's time to come alive
Your moment has arrived
I'll bring out the best in you
We can have it all
No, we will never fall
Looking down from our celestial view
So when you're searching for that rainbow
I will help you find it
And when a mountain stands before you
I will help you climb it
Just follow where I lead
I'll give you what you need
And I'll tell you something else
You'll start believing in yourself
It's an easy thing to do
When you have someone who believes in you
Someone who believes
Someone who believes
I'm someone who believes
You've got someone who believes in you
Carole King's song Someone Who Believes in You is a powerful message of love and support to someone going through a difficult time. The first verse sets the scene of when there is a storm on the horizon and when the future is uncertain. King then promises to guide the person through it all and show them how to get through it. The second verse continues this theme of support, assuring the listener that they can count on her to be there when their heart and soul are hurting.
The chorus is the heart of the song, with King promising to provide the support and love needed to come alive and bring out the best in the person. It's an optimistic and hopeful message that encourages the listener to believe in themselves with the help of someone who believes in them. The final verse reaffirms the idea that King will be there to help the listener find the rainbow and climb any mountains that stand before them.
Overall, this song is a beautiful expression of unconditional love and unwavering support, and it's a message that can resonate with anyone going through a difficult time. It's a reminder that we are not alone and that having someone who believes in us can make all the difference.
Line by Line Meaning
When there's a dark storm on your horizon
When you're facing a difficult situation or challenge
And you think you can't get through it
When you feel overwhelmed and doubt your own abilities to handle the situation
Just put your hand in my hand
Just turn to me for support and guidance
And I'll show you how to do it
And I'll help you overcome the challenge
When the future looks uncertain
When you're unsure about what lies ahead
You can count on me to be there
You can always rely on me for support and comfort
And when your heart and soul are hurtin'
And when you're feeling emotional pain
Just look and you'll see me there
Just know that I'm there for you, even if you can't physically see me
Just follow where I lead
Just trust and follow my guidance
I'll give you what you need
I'll provide you with the support, love and care you require
A love that's always true
A love that is unconditional and reliable
And someone who believes in you
And someone who has faith in your abilities, worth and potential
It's time to come alive
It's time for you to awaken to your potential and live fully
Your moment has arrived
Your time to shine and succeed has come
I'll bring out the best in you
I'll encourage you to excel and be your best self
We can have it all
Together, we can achieve whatever we desire
No, we will never fall
With my support, we will never fail or give up
Looking down from our celestial view
Looking down from a higher perspective, with a sense of awe and wonder
So when you're searching for that rainbow
So when you're searching for hope, inspiration or joy
I will help you find it
I'll assist you in discovering what you seek
And when a mountain stands before you
And when a difficult challenge or obstacle blocks your path
I will help you climb it
I'll help you overcome the obstacle and reach your goal
And I'll tell you something else
And let me share something else with you
You'll start believing in yourself
You'll gain self-confidence and trust in your own abilities
It's an easy thing to do
It's a natural consequence of having someone who believes in you
When you have someone who believes in you
When you have my support and encouragement
Someone who believes
Someone who has faith and trust in you
I'm someone who believes
I believe in you
You've got someone who believes in you
You have my unwavering support and faith in your abilities
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Sadat Perry
Carole King is the ultimate! And I know her music. Saying that; Martha Wash simply made it her own!
Cheryl Bianculli
Lots of love Carole🥰
r jb5711
I think if anyone listen to the two versions, there's no doubt Martha Wash blew it out the water!!!
Leonides Jolejole
i believe air supply did it best
Peter Raymond
Yes, I first knew this song by way of Russell Hitchcock's 1988 solo album. I had no idea she had recorded it. A couple of friends of mine had this as a wedding song.
Rockscure
Which one is the original? Air Supply or Carole King?
Jim Peyton
King wrote the song
Peter Raymond
Russell Hitchcock recorded it on his 1988 self-titled solo album and Carole's own version was released the following year on her album City Streets.
♤GAMEPLAY ONLY♤
Air supply is the best
BACK TO THE MUSIC!!! Cesar Ferreyros
THE ORIGINAL IS FROM CAROLE...FOR ME IS THE BEST!!!