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)
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Carole King Lyrics
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I only wanna be with you
And I would go
To the ends of the earth
'Cause, darling
To me that's what you're worth
Where you lead, I will follow
If you need, you need me to be with you
I will follow where you lead
If you're out on the road
Feeling lonely, and so cold
All you have to do is call my name
And I'll be there on the next train
Where you lead, I will follow
Anywhere that you tell me to
If you need, you need me to be with you
I will follow where you lead
I always wanted a real home with flowers on the window sill
But if you wanna live in New York City, honey, you know I will
(Yes I will, yes I will)
I never thought I could get satisfaction from just one man
But if anyone can keep me happy, you're the one who can
Where you lead, I will follow
Anywhere that you tell me to
If you need, you need me to be with you
I will follow, oh
Where you lead, I will follow
Any-anywhere that you tell me to
If you need, you need me to be with you
I will follow where you lead
Oh baby, ooh
I'm gonna follow where you lead
(I'm gonna follow where you lead)
Oh baby, yeah, yeah
I'm gonna follow where you lead
(I'm gonna follow where you lead)
Ooh, sugar, uh-huh
I'm gonna follow where you lead
(I'm gonna follow where you lead)
Oh baby, yeah
I'm gonna follow where you lead
(I'm gonna follow where you lead)
The lyrics to Carole King's "Where You Lead" speak of a deep and unwavering love, with the singer expressing her willingness to go to great lengths for her partner. The opening lines, "Wanting you the way I do, I only wanna be with you" set the tone for the rest of the song, portraying the singer as someone fully devoted to her partner. She goes on to say that she would go "to the ends of the earth" for her beloved, emphasizing the depth of her commitment.
The chorus repeats the titular phrase, with the singer declaring that she will follow her partner anywhere he leads, and be with him whenever he needs her. The bridge introduces a note of compromise, with the singer acknowledging that she has her own desires for a comfortable home, but that she is willing to sacrifice that for the sake of her partner's happiness. The song closes out with the singer repeating the chorus, affirming her loyalty to her partner, and declaring her unwavering commitment to follow him wherever he leads.
Overall, "Where You Lead" is a powerful love song that speaks to the depth of devotion and willingness to compromise that the singer has for her significant other.
Line by Line Meaning
Wanting you the way I do
Expressing the strong desire to be with the person she loves
I only wanna be with you
Declaring that she desires exclusivity with this one person
And I would go
Emphasizing her willingness to do anything for the person she loves
To the ends of the earth
Illustrating the extent to which she would go to be near this person
'Cause, darling
Addressing her loved one affectionately
To me that's what you're worth
Conveying the depth of her love and admiration for this person
Where you lead, I will follow
Pledging loyalty and devotion to her loved one's leadership
Anywhere that you tell me to
Indicating that she will go anywhere and do anything for her loved one's sake
If you need, you need me to be with you
Offering her presence and support in times of need
If you're out on the road
Acknowledging the possibility of her loved one being away from home
Feeling lonely, and so cold
Sympathizing with her loved one's emotional state when he is far from her
All you have to do is call my name
Assuring him that she is always there for him
And I'll be there on the next train
Reiterating her willingness to travel far to be with him
I always wanted a real home with flowers on the window sill
Expressing her desire for a settled, domestic life with her loved one
But if you wanna live in New York City, honey, you know I will
Showing flexibility and support for any life direction her loved one may choose
(Yes I will, yes I will)
Affirming again her willingness to follow and support him
I never thought I could get satisfaction from just one man
Admitting to past doubts about monogamy
But if anyone can keep me happy, you're the one who can
Affirming her confidence in her loved one as the one to make her happy
Oh baby, ooh
Expressing affection and admiration
I'm gonna follow where you lead
Reiterating her commitment to follow his leadership
(I'm gonna follow where you lead)
Emphasizing and repeating the idea for emphasis
Oh baby, yeah, yeah
Expressing eagerness and enthusiasm
Ooh, sugar, uh-huh
Using affectionate terms to express admiration and affection
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Carole King, Toni Stern
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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..And this incredible woman!
@davepinewood562
When you're down and troubled
And you need some love and care
And nothing, nothing is going right
Close your eyes and think of me
And soon I will be there
To brighten up even your darkest night
You just call out my name
And you know wherever I am
I'll come running, to see you again
Winter, spring, summer or fall
All you have to do is call
And I'll be there
You've got a friend
If the sky above you
Grows dark and full of clouds
And that old north wind begins to blow
Keep your head together
And call my name out loud
Soon you'll hear me knocking at your door
You just call out my name
And you know wherever I am
I'll come running, running, yeah, yeah, to see you again
Winter, spring, summer or fall
All you have to do is call
And I'll be there, yes, I will
Now, ain't it good to know that you've got a friend
When people can be so cold?
They'll hurt you, yes, and desert you
And take your soul if you let them, oh, but don't you let them
You just call out my name
And you know wherever I am
I'll come running, running, yeah, yeah, to see you again
Winter, spring, summer or fall
All you have to do is call
And I'll be there, yes, I will
You've got a friend
You've got a friend
Ain't it good to know you've got a friend?
Ain't it good to know, ain't it good to know, ain't it good to know
You've got a friend?
Oh yeah now, you've got a friend
Yeah baby, you've got a friend
Oh yeah, you've got a friend
@nititchtyk1641
You’ve Got a Friend
When you're down and troubled
And you need some lovin' care
And nothin', nothin' is goin' right
Close your eyes and think of me
And soon I will be there
To brighten up even your darkest night
You just call out my name
And you know, wherever I am
I'll come runnin'
To see you again
Winter, spring, summer or fall
All you have to do is call
And I'll be there
You've got a friend
If the sky above you
Grows dark and full of clouds
And that old north wind begins to blow
Keep your head together
And call my name out loud
Soon you'll hear me knockin' at your door
You just call out my name
And you know, wherever I am
I'll come runnin', runnin', yeah, yeah
To see you again
Winter, spring, summer or fall
All you have to do is call
And I'll be there, yes, I will
Now, ain't it good to know that you've got a friend
When people can be so cold?
They'll hurt you, yes, and desert you
And take your soul if you let them
Oh, but don't you let them
You just call out my name
And you know, wherever I am
I'll come runnin', runnin', yeah, yeah
To see you again
Winter, spring, summer or fall
All you have to do is call
And I'll be there, yes, I will
You've got a friend
You've got a friend
Ain't it good to know you've got a friend
Ain't it good to know, ain't it good to know
Ain't it good to know
You've got a friend
Oh, yeah, now, you've got a friend
Yeah baby, you've got a friend
Oh, yeah, you've got a friend
@meiyenty6840
Who is listening to ms Carole king in 2024 just like me
@Davioficcial
🙋 que mulher é essa!! Suas músicas são perfeitas, maravilhosas!!😌😏
@MaryHernandez-lq8kq
Nice rendition, glad it was shared
@gabyta7130
🙋🏻♀️💙
@normatarragona4798
Me encantó!! No la conocía!!!
@JoseBeltran-tj3bz
Yo.
@leslyerucker8083
I’m 74. Black American female. Been listening to her since Day One. It’s still wonderful and actually more meaningful than ever.
@williamgaylor8203
Carol has aged so beautifully ..I think she's better looking now than we she was young...GO CAROL!!
@brianseybert2189
The other night I was playing my version of this song on the violin in my garden, to my garden. When I finished, an older couple were standing at the sidewalk, they clapped and thanked me. We all have a friend!!!
@eddiegillmer5031
😄