Writer

by Carole King

Writer cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: May 1970
  • Label: Ode
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 43:37
  • Community rating: 3.66/5 from 4 ratings

Album Notes & Community Reviews

The debut solo studio album by the established Brill Building songwriter. Co-produced by John Fischbach and Gerry Goffin, the record served as a critical transitional step from her behind-the-scenes writing career to front-facing stardom. It features instrumental backing from James Taylor and members of 'The City,' laying the groundwork for her monumental breakthrough the following year.

Genres

Descriptors: folk, melodic, ballad, piano, confessional, classic, polished

Tracklist

  1. Spaceship Races (3:06)
  2. No Easy Way Down (4:33)
  3. Child of Mine (4:02)
  4. Goin' Back (3:16)
  5. To Love (3:36)
  6. What Have You Got to Lose (3:30)
  7. Eventually (4:57)
  8. Raspberry Jam (4:34)
  9. Can't You Be Real (2:56)
  10. I Can't Hear You No More (2:42)
  11. Sweet Sweetheart (2:43)
  12. Up On the Roof (with James Taylor) (3:36)

Credits

  • Carole King - arranger, piano, background vocals vocal, vocal
  • Danny Kortchmar - acoustic guitar, congas, electric guitar
  • Charles Larkey - bass guitar
  • Joel O'Brien - drums (drum set), percussion, vibraphone
  • Ralph Schuckett - organ
  • James Taylor - acoustic guitar
  • Delores Hall - background vocals vocal
  • Abigale Haness - background vocals vocal

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