Posted on 03/07/2024 8:44:23 AM PST by simpson96
“Sweet Seasons” is a song written by Carole King and Toni Stern which appeared on King's 1971 album Music. It was the only charting single from the album, and was her second of four Top 10 hits in the US.
"Sweet Seasons" - Carole King (1972)
Goin' Wild (1958)
“...one of the most prolific female musicians in the history of pop music.
...She studied briefly at Queens College before dropping out to marry Gerry Goffin in 1959 (divorced 1968), who abandoned his plans to become a chemist in order to write music with her. Together, Goffin and King began writing songs for Aldon Music
...number one songs were “Take Good Care of My Baby” (1961; Bobby Vee), “The Loco-Motion” (1962; Little Eva), and “Go Away, Little Girl” (1962; Steve Lawrence). Other King and Goffin hits included “Up on the Roof” (1962; the Drifters), “One Fine Day” (1963; the Chiffons), “Don’t Bring Me Down” (1966; the Animals), and “(You Make Me Feel like) A Natural Woman” (1967; Aretha Franklin).”
Carol King has a net worth of at least $10 Million.
That’s far more than I will ever make during this lifetime, but I’m surprised she isn’t even richer than that.
I guess royalties are a nice source of passive income, but not a huge amount for someone as accomplished as she is.
I think Carol is still performing. Good for her. She still has her voice and her fingers are still nimble enough for the piano.
Some years ago I made it a point to visit the Brill Building. Looking at it I tried to imagine all the classic stuff that came out of it.
She also wrote Pleasant Valley Sunday
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