Writer (album)
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | Writer |
| type | Album |
| artist | Carole King |
| cover | Carole King - Writer.png |
| border | yes |
| released | May 1970 |
| recorded | MarchApril 1970 |
| studio | Crystal Sound, Hollywood |
| genre | |
| length | 44:11 |
| label | Ode / A&M (Original Issue) |
| Ode / Epic (Re-issue) | |
| producer | John Fischbach |
| next_title | Tapestry |
| next_year | 1971 |
| :: |
| name = Writer
| type = Album
| artist = Carole King
| cover = Carole King - Writer.png
| border = yes
| alt =
| released = May 1970
| recorded = MarchApril 1970
| studio = Crystal Sound, Hollywood
| venue =
| genre =
| length = 44:11
| label = Ode / A&M (Original Issue)
Ode / Epic (Re-issue)
| producer = John Fischbach
| prev_title =
| prev_year =
| next_title = Tapestry
| next_year = 1971
| rev1 = AllMusic
| rev1Score =
| rev2 = Christgau's Record Guide
| rev2Score = B
| rev3 = Music Week
| rev3score =
Writer is the debut studio album by American singer-songwriter Carole King, released in May 1970. King already had a successful career as a songwriter, and been a part of The City, a short-lived group she formed after moving to Los Angeles in 1968. Tracks on the album include "Up on the Roof" which was a number 4 hit for the Drifters in 1962, and "Child of Mine", which has been recorded by Billy Joe Royal, among others. The album did not receive much attention upon its release, though it entered the chart following the success of King's next album, Tapestry, in 1971. It was produced by John Fischbach, the co-founder of Crystal Sound studio, in Hollywood, California, where the album was recorded.
The album received positive reviews from critics, with AllMusic noting that it was the "most underrated of all [her] original albums".
Track listing
All songs written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King; lyrics for "Raspberry Jam" and "What Have You Got to Lose" by Toni Stern.
| headline = Side one | all_writing = | title1 = Spaceship Races | length1 = 3:09 | title2 = No Easy Way Down | length2 = 4:36 | title3 = Child of Mine | length3 = 4:05 | title4 = Goin' Back | length4 = 3:20 | title5 = To Love | length5 = 3:39 | title6 = What Have You Got to Lose | length6 = 3:33 | headline = Side two | title1 = Eventually | length1 = 5:01 | title2 = Raspberry Jam | length2 = 4:35 | title3 = Can't You Be Real | length3 = 3:00 | title4 = I Can't Hear You No More | length4 = 2:46 | title5 = Sweet Sweetheart | length5 = 2:46 | title6 = Up on the Roof | length6 = 3:37
Personnel
- Carole Kingpiano, vocals, backing vocals, arrangements
- Ralph Schuckettorgan
- John FischbachMoog synthesizer
- James Tayloracoustic guitar; backing vocals on "Goin' Back"
- Danny Kortchmaracoustic guitar, electric guitar, conga
- Charles LarkeyFender bass
- Joel O'Briendrums, percussion, vibes
- Abigale Haness, Delores Hallbacking vocals
Production
- John Fischbachproducer
- Andrew Berlinerengineer
- Gerry Goffinmixing
- Guy Webstercover photograph
- Tom Neuwirthliner photographs
- Rod Dyer, Paul Bruhwilerlayout, design
Charts
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| Chart (1971) | Position |
|---|---|
| Canadian RPM Albums Chart | 62 |
| Japanese Oricon Albums Chart | 67 |
| US Billboard Top LPs | 84 |
| :: |
References
References
- "Crystal Sound | Discogs".
- "John Fischbach | Discogs".
- {{AllMusic. Bruce. Eder
- Christgau, Robert. (1981). "[[Christgau's Record Guide: Rock Albums of the Seventies]]". [[Ticknor & Fields]].
- (March 10, 1979). "Album Reviews: Carole King — ''Writer''". Pensord Press Ltd..
- [http://www.allmusic.com/album/mw0000225907 Billy Joe Royal, ''The Very Best of Billy Joe Royal: The Columbia Years (1965-1972)''] Retrieved September 23, 2012.
- Landau, Jon. (April 29, 1971). "Carole King ''Writer'' & ''Tapestry'' > Music Review". [[Rolling Stone]].
- [http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/rpm/028020-119.01-e.php?&file_num=nlc008388.5367&type=1&interval=20&PHPSESSID=3t4vispr9hp1nunhtq0il85mo1 Library and Archives Canada.] Retrieved 2011-02-02
- (2006). "Oricon Album Chart Book: Complete Edition 1970-2005". Oricon Entertainment.
- [{{AllMusic
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