Happy Birthday Carol King!
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I know I've said it before, but will do so again: if Carol had ONLY written "Up On The Roof", I'd still consider her one of this country's best songwriters. The fact that she's written dozens more great tunes makes her a national treasure. She has influenced and inspired dozens of artists. She mixes sadness, sophistication and tenderness in perfect balance. (Only Barbara Lewis is comparable to her). No higher complement can be paid than the fact that my boy Springsteen tips his hat to her in his signature song, Born To Run; (Listen to the very beginning of the song, when there's a fierce drum attack followed quickly by a wave of horns - then listen to the begining of Little Eva singing "Locomotion").
I know I've said it before, but will do so again: if Carol had ONLY written "Up On The Roof", I'd still consider her one of this country's best songwriters. The fact that she's written dozens more great tunes makes her a national treasure. She has influenced and inspired dozens of artists. She mixes sadness, sophistication and tenderness in perfect balance. (Only Barbara Lewis is comparable to her). No higher complement can be paid than the fact that my boy Springsteen tips his hat to her in his signature song, Born To Run; (Listen to the very beginning of the song, when there's a fierce drum attack followed quickly by a wave of horns - then listen to the begining of Little Eva singing "Locomotion").
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