Carole King's "It's Too Late," one of the biggest singles of 1971 and a centerpiece of the Tapestry album, has a secret most listeners never even considered: the lyrics weren't written by King at all.

The Shirelles almost said no.

Tapestry is an undeniable testament to Carole King‘s songwriting. Each track is chock full of timeless truths, soul-baring messages, and endlessly applicable advice. It’s an album that comes around ...

Some songwriters allude to the feeling there is a higher, spiritual force at work. This was allegedly the experience of Carole King in January 1971 when she wrote You've Got A Friend, the song that ...