The 1971 Grammy award winning album Tapestry was recorded by which singer/songwriter?
"on CD, with two previously unreleased bonus tracks. In 2008, Sony/BMG, Epic, and Ode released a 2-disc ""Legacy Edition"". One disc is the original album remastered; the second disc is live performances of 11 of the 12 songs, recorded in 1973 at Boston, Columbia, Maryland, and Central Park, New York; and in 1976 at the San Francisco Opera House. ""Where You Lead"" is the song not included on the live disc. Live disc track listing Original release Tapestry (Carole King album) Tapestry is the second studio album by American singer-songwriter Carole King, released in 1971 on Ode Records and produced"
"beginning July 3, 1971. Several songs on ""Tapestry"" were recorded by other artists and became hits while the album was still on the charts: James Taylor's 1971 cover of ""You've Got a Friend"" hit number one in the US and number four in the UK, and Barbra Streisand's 1971 studio recording of ""Where You Lead"" reached number 40 while a live recording of a medley in which Streisand paired the song with the Sweet Inspirations hit ""Sweet Inspiration"" reached number 37 the following year. Various artists combined to re-record all the original tracks for more than one tribute album. The"
"continued saying, ""it was recorded in 1970 so the technology since then really has changed... I really believe if it ain't broke don't fix it so I sang the songs with the same respect as though they were written for me or I wrote them myself. But if you put my voice to anything and somebody else's voice to the same thing, no two people are going to interpret that song the same way. The great thing about being a singer is that you actually are a storyteller."" All songs written by Carole King except where noted. Marcia Sings Tapestry"
"immediate reaction to stardom. McLean told ""Melody Maker"" magazine in 1973 that ""Tapestry"" was an album by someone previously concerned with external situations. ""American Pie"" combines externals with internals and the resultant success of that album makes the third one (""Don McLean"") entirely introspective."" Other songs written by McLean for the album include ""Dreidel"" (number 21 on the Billboard chart) and ""If We Try"" (number 58), which was subsequently recorded by Olivia Newton-John. ""On the Amazon"" from the 1920s musical Mr Cinders was an unusual choice but became an audience favorite in concerts and featured in ""Till Tomorrow"", a documentary"
"""the idealistic credulousness of a project that incorporated pop, jazz, a little blues, lots of gospel, and the conservatory into an all-over black style is linked to the floridity that mars much of his work."" With Phil Upchurch Donny Hathaway Donny Edward Hathaway (October 1, 1945 – January 13, 1979) was an American soul singer, keyboardist, songwriter, and arranger. Hathaway signed with Atlantic Records in 1969 and with his first single for the Atco label, ""The Ghetto"", in early 1970, ""Rolling Stone"" magazine ""marked him as a major new force in soul music."" His enduring songs include ""The Ghetto"", ""This"
"""You've Got a Friend"", which was a number 1 hit for Taylor; King said in a 1972 interview that she ""didn't write it with James or anybody really specifically in mind. But when James heard it he really liked it and wanted to record it"". ""Tapestry"" was an instant success. With numerous hit singles – including a ""Billboard"" No.1 with ""It's Too Late"" – ""Tapestry"" held the No.1 spot for 15 consecutive weeks, remained on the charts for nearly six years, and has sold over 25 million copies worldwide. The album garnered four Grammy Awards including Album of the Year;"
"Soulful Tapestry Soulful Tapestry is the third studio album by girl group the Honey Cone. It was released by Hot Wax/Invictus Records in 1971 (see 1971 in music). The name of the album was based on and inspired by Carole King's Pop/Rock break-through 1971 album ""Tapestry"". The album contained the group's three highest charting singles including; the funky soul upbeat number ""Want Ads"" - In the vein of The Jackson 5's ""I Want You Back,"" this single became the group's highest charting single and biggest single of their career hitting number one in June, 1971; ""Stick-Up"" - a similar follow"
"Jim Salestrom James Kevin Salestrom (born February 20, 1956) is an Grammy Nominated American singer/songwriter. Was lead singer of the band Timberline from 1971 to 1977. Performed in Dolly Parton's band from 1979 to 1991. As a solo artist, he has performed around the world. Salestrom was born in Omaha, Nebraska in 1956. He co-founded the country-folk-rock band Timberline in 1971, where he was the lead singer and primary songwriter, along with his brother Chuck Salestrom, Dugg Duggan, Craig Link, and Bill Howland. His song, ""It's Too Soon To Let Our Love End"", was recorded by Mary McGreggor on her"
"most successful singer-songwriter artists were Jackson Browne, Eric Carmen, Jim Croce, John Denver, Steve Goodman, Arlo Guthrie, Joel, Dave Mason, Don McLean, Joni Mitchell, Paul Simon, Taylor and Neil Young. Some artists — including King, Kris Kristofferson and Gordon Lightfoot — had previously been primarily songwriters but began releasing albums and songs of their own. King's album ""Tapestry"" became one of the top-selling albums of the decade, and the song ""It's Too Late"" became one of the 1970s biggest songs. McLean's 1971 song ""American Pie,"" inspired by the death of Buddy Holly, became one of popular music's most-recognized songs of"
"Freddie Hart Frederick Segrest (December 21, 1926 – October 27, 2018), known professionally as Freddie Hart, was an American country musician and songwriter best known for his chart-topping country song and lone pop hit ""Easy Loving,"" which won the Country Music Association Song of the Year award in 1971 and 1972. Hart charted singles from 1953 to 1987, and later became a gospel singer. He performed at music festivals and other venues until he died. Hart was born to a sharecropper family in Loachapoka, Alabama, in 1926 and spent his childhood in nearby Phenix City, Alabama, along with his 11"
"a composer for television and did arrangement work for musicians such as Ella Fitzgerald and Frank Sinatra. He led studio ensembles which released several albums in the 1960s. In 1968 he issued the single, ""Mission: Impossible:Norwegian Wood"", which was a medley interpolating the """" and the Beatles song ""Norwegian Wood"". It peaked at #120 on the ""Billboard"" Bubbling Under chart and won a Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Pop Performance by a Chorus. Alan Copeland Alan Weaver Copeland (1926) was an American singer, songwriter, composer, and conductor. Copeland was born October 6, 1926 in Los Angeles, California. Copeland was a"
"Tommy Tate (musician) Thomas Lee Tate (September 29, 1945 – January 20, 2017), known as Tommy Tate, was an American soul singer and songwriter, who had three hits on the R&B chart in the 1970s. Born in Homestead, Florida and raised in Jackson, Mississippi, Tate began his career in his early teens as a drummer and singer. He made his first recordings on the Rise label in 1964. He recorded for several smaller labels during the 1960s, on many of which he was backed by the Imperial Show Band led by Tim Whitsett. He toured widely with the band, which"
"Benny Spellman Benny Spellman (December 11, 1931 – June 3, 2011) was an American R&B singer, best known for his 1961 hits ""Lipstick Traces (On A Cigarette),"" and the original version of ""Fortune Teller"", written by Allen Toussaint (as Naomi Neville). Later, these songs were covered by The Who, The Ojays and The Rolling Stones, among others. ""Lipstick Traces"" reached #28 on the US ""Billboard"" Black singles chart and #80 on the ""Billboard"" Hot 100. Spellman variously worked with Allen Toussaint, Earl King (""Trick Bag""), Huey ""Piano"" Smith, Ernie K-Doe, Wilson Pickett, The Neville Brothers and The O'Jays. Spellman was"
"were not required. In 2017, Tommy Tedesco was posthumously inducted into the Niagara Falls Music Hall of Fame. Solo With Chet Baker With Don Ellis With Quincy Jones With Jack Nitzsche With Lalo Schifrin With Hugh Masekela Tommy Tedesco Thomas J. Tedesco (July 3, 1930 – November 10, 1997) was an American guitarist and studio musician in Hollywood. Tedesco's credits include the theme from television's ""Bonanza"", ""The Twilight Zone"", Vic Mizzy's theme from ""Green Acres"", ""M*A*S*H"", ""Batman"", and ""Elvis Presley's '68 Comeback Special"". Tedesco was shown on-camera in a number of game and comedy shows, and played ex-con guitarist Tommy"
"husbands (there have been four) and four kids...Though she writes in detail about the making of ""Tapestry"", she barely mentions its subsequent success. It's an odd omission. Any record that spent a full six years in the Billboard chart is, at the least, a small cultural phenomenon. It must have been life-changing, yet she skims over what it felt like suddenly to be America's biggest-selling singer. There are three brief sentences about winning four Grammys in 1972 (she didn't attend the ceremony 'because it was in New York and I wanted to stay in California with my family'), and a"
"Marcia Sings Tapestry Marcia Sings Tapestry is a studio album released by Australian musician Marcia Hines, released physically and digitally in October 2010. It debuted at No. 16 in Australia, which is Hines' 11th top 20 album there. ""Marcia Sings Tapestry"" is a tribute album to Carole King's 1971 album, ""Tapestry"". The songs appear in the same order on both albums, with tracks 13-15 'bonus' for this album Hines said of the release: ""Carole King's ""Tapestry"" is an album that has been very integral in my life,"" explains Marcia. ""I love singing and these songs allow me to sing."" Hines"
"Donny Hathaway Donny Edward Hathaway (October 1, 1945 – January 13, 1979) was an American soul singer, keyboardist, songwriter, and arranger. Hathaway signed with Atlantic Records in 1969 and with his first single for the Atco label, ""The Ghetto"", in early 1970, ""Rolling Stone"" magazine ""marked him as a major new force in soul music."" His enduring songs include ""The Ghetto"", ""This Christmas"", ""Someday We'll All Be Free"", ""Little Ghetto Boy"", ""I Love You More Than You'll Ever Know"", signature versions of ""A Song for You"", ""For All We Know"", ""Where Is the Love"" and ""The Closer I Get to"
"the first woman to win the Grammy Award for Song of the Year. The album remained on the Billboard charts for 313 weeks (second only to Pink Floyd's 724 weeks with ""The Dark Side of the Moon""). ""Tapestry"" was number one on the ""Billboard"" 200 for 15 consecutive weeks, and held the record for most weeks at number one by a female solo artist for over 20 years until surpassed by Whitney Houston's """" in 1993, which spent 20 weeks at number one. It still holds the record for most consecutive weeks at number one by a female solo artist."
"the charts in 1975 with ""Diamonds & Rust"". Some of the most successful singers and songwriters were: Jackson Browne, James Taylor, Jim Croce, John Denver, Neil Diamond, Barry Gibb, Stevie Wonder, Carole King, Elton John, Don McLean, Joni Mitchell, Paul Simon, Kris Kristofferson, Carly Simon, Donna Summer, Gordon Lightfoot, and Harry Chapin— some had previously been primarily songwriters but began releasing albums and songs of their own. King's album ""Tapestry"" became one of the top-selling albums of the decade, and the song ""It's Too Late"" became one of the 1970s biggest songs. McLean's 1971 song ""American Pie,"" inspired by the"
"Billy Paul Paul Williams (December 1, 1934 – April 24, 2016), known professionally as Billy Paul, was a Grammy Award-winning American soul singer, known for his 1972 #1 single, ""Me and Mrs. Jones"", as well as the 1973 album and single ""War of the Gods"" which blends his more conventional pop, soul, and funk styles with electronic and psychedelic influences. He was one of the many artists associated with the Philadelphia soul sound created by Kenny Gamble, Leon Huff, and Thom Bell. Paul was identified by his diverse vocal style which ranged from mellow and soulful to low and raspy."
"the television industry, Hairston has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame located at 6201 Hollywood Blvd. He is interred at Inglewood Park Cemetery, Inglewood, California. Jester Hairston Jester Joseph Hairston (July 9, 1901 – January 18, 2000) was an American composer, songwriter, arranger, choral conductor, and actor. He was regarded as a leading expert on Negro spirituals and choral music. His notable compositions include ""Amen,"" a gospel-tinged theme from the film ""Lilies of the Field"" and a 1963 hit for The Impressions, and the Christmas song ""Mary's Boy Child"". Hairston was born in Belews Creek, a rural community"
"I Miss You Again Tonight"" (#8 in 1974), ""I'm a Believer"" (#9 in 1975), ""That's When My Woman Begins"" (#6 in 1975), ""If Love was a Bottle of Wine"" (#11 in 1976), ""Don't Go City Girl on Me"" (#5 in 1977), ""Yes, Ma'am"" (#12 in 1978, and ""Fadin' In, Fadin' Out"" (#11 in 1978). Overstreet died at his home in Oregon on November 2, 2015. He had been suffering from a variety of undisclosed ailments in recent years. Tommy Overstreet Tommy Overstreet (September 10, 1937 – November 2, 2015) was an American country singer. Often known simply as ""T.O."" by"
"in February 1971, ""Tapestry"" was number one on the Billboard charts for fifteen consecutive weeks, and held a record for most weeks at number one that lasted over forty years. Cicalo also worked with Carole on ""Rhymes & Reasons"", ""Fantasy"", ""Wrap Around Joy"", ""Really Rosie"", and ""Thoroughbred"". During the 1970s, Cicalo also continued to do freelance projects. He worked with George Harrison at his Friar Park recording studio to make Harrison's ""Thirty-Three & 1/3"", and also worked with Barbra Streisand on her ""ButterFly"" album. The late 1980s and 1990s saw Cicalo back in the studio, recording and mixing albums: ""Dreams"
"Danny Sembello Daniel ""Danny"" Sembello (January 15, 1963 – August 15, 2015) was an American songwriter, record producer and multi-instrumentalist. He produced recordings by artists including George Benson and Pebbles, and he had his compositions recorded by Chaka Khan, Jeffrey Osborne, Patti LaBelle (the hit single ""Stir It Up""), Irene Cara, René & Angela, and The Pointer Sisters (the hit single ""Neutron Dance""). In 1986, he won a Grammy Award for Best Score Soundtrack Album for a Motion Picture, Television or Other Visual Media, for his contributions to the ""Beverly Hills Cop"" soundtrack. He was the brother of Michael Sembello."
"Woody Guthrie Woodrow Wilson Guthrie (; July 14, 1912 – October 3, 1967) was an American singer-songwriter, one of the most significant figures in American folk music; his music, including songs, such as ""This Land Is Your Land"", has inspired several generations both politically and musically. He wrote hundreds of political, folk, and children's songs, along with ballads and improvised works. His album of songs about the Dust Bowl period, ""Dust Bowl Ballads"", is included on ""Mojo"" magazine's list of 100 Records That Changed The World. Many of his recorded songs are archived in the Library of Congress. Songwriters such"
"Rob Wasserman Rob Wasserman (April 1, 1952 – June 29, 2016) was an American composer and bass player. A Grammy Award and NEA grant winner, he played and recorded with a wide variety of musicians including Bob Weir, Bruce Cockburn, Elvis Costello, Ani di Franco, Jerry Garcia, David Grisman, Stéphane Grappelli, Rickie Lee Jones, Van Morrison, Aaron Neville, Lou Reed, Pete Seeger, Jules Shear, Brian Wilson, Chris Whitley, Neil Young, Jackson Browne, Laurie Anderson, Stephen Perkins, Banyan, Mystic Knights of the Oingo Boingo, and Ratdog. He is best known for his own work on the trilogy of albums, ""Solo"", ""Duets"","
"set to star as the late singer. As of 2017, a BBC Films documentary on Pendergrass' life is in production. Pendergrass received the following four nominations for Grammy Awards. Pendergrass received several nominations for the American Music Awards between 1979 and 1981 for Favorite Soul/R&B Male Artist, Favorite Soul/R&B Album, and Favorite Disco Artist. He won the AMA for Favorite Soul/R&B Male Artist in 1979, tied with singer Lou Rawls. Teddy Pendergrass Theodore DeReese ""Teddy"" Pendergrass (March 26, 1950 – January 13, 2010) was an American singer. Born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he initially rose to musical fame as"
"Jester Hairston Jester Joseph Hairston (July 9, 1901 – January 18, 2000) was an American composer, songwriter, arranger, choral conductor, and actor. He was regarded as a leading expert on Negro spirituals and choral music. His notable compositions include ""Amen,"" a gospel-tinged theme from the film ""Lilies of the Field"" and a 1963 hit for The Impressions, and the Christmas song ""Mary's Boy Child"". Hairston was born in Belews Creek, a rural community on the border of Stokes, Forsyth, Rockingham and Guilford counties in North Carolina. His grandparents had been slaves. At an early age he and his family moved"
"Terry Stafford Terry LaVerne Stafford (November 22, 1941 – March 17, 1996) was an American singer and songwriter, best known for his 1964 U.S. Top 10 hit, ""Suspicion"", and the 1973 country music hit, ""Amarillo by Morning"". Stafford was also known for his Elvis Presley sound-alike voice. Stafford was the only son of William Nathan ""Bill"" Stafford (1921–2011), a United States Navy veteran of World War II and a construction worker, and the former Juanita J. Roach (1919–2001). He had two sisters, Linda Williams of Amarillo and Judy Snead of Hendersonville, Tennessee. He, like his mother, was born in rural"
"track list) Kelly Gordon: EMI, Capitol Records, vinyl 2-sided single (1969-1970 - four editions for four different national markets) Kelly Gordon Kelly Gordon (19 November 1932 - 1 August 1981) was an American singer, songwriter and record producer. ""That's Life"", a song he co-wrote with Dean Kay, had numerous cover versions including one by Frank Sinatra. Some of his compositions at that time went to well known performers like The Temptations, Nichelle Nichols, Aretha Franklin or James Brown. In 1967 he produced Bobbie Gentry's ""Ode to Billy Joe"", a song with nine Grammy Awards nominations in 1968 and three wins."
"Tommy Overstreet Tommy Overstreet (September 10, 1937 – November 2, 2015) was an American country singer. Often known simply as ""T.O."" by fans and radio disc jockeys, Overstreet had five top five hit singles in the ""Billboard"" country charts and 11 top 10 singles. His popularity peaked in the 1970s. He lived in Hillsboro, Oregon. Born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Overstreet grew up in both Houston and Abilene, Texas. He decided on a singing career when he was very young, influenced largely by his cousin, ""Uncle"" Gene Austin. Austin was a singing star of the 1920s and 1930s. Overstreet's musical"
"Garry Glenn Garry Glenn (May 12, 1955 – September 27, 1991) was an American singer and songwriter perhaps best known for writing the song “Caught Up In The Rapture” recorded by Anita Baker. He also wrote “Intimate Friends” that was recorded by Eddie Kendricks and later sampled by Alicia Keys for the Grammy Award-nominated recording “Unbreakable.” Garry Dewayne Glenn was born on May 12, 1955 in Detroit, the son of Robert and Bonnie (née Beard) Glenn. As a teenager, he toured with his sister, Gospel singer, Beverly Glenn. By the late 1970s, he turned his attention to songwriting. In the"
"Garry Glenn Garry Glenn (May 12, 1955 – September 27, 1991) was an American singer and songwriter perhaps best known for writing the song “Caught Up In The Rapture” recorded by Anita Baker. He also wrote “Intimate Friends” that was recorded by Eddie Kendricks and later sampled by Alicia Keys for the Grammy Award-nominated recording “Unbreakable.” Garry Dewayne Glenn was born on May 12, 1955 in Detroit, the son of Robert and Bonnie (née Beard) Glenn. As a teenager, he toured with his sister, Gospel singer, Beverly Glenn. By the late 1970s, he turned his attention to songwriting. In the"