Date of Birth: February 9, 1942
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius
Biography
Carole King, born Carol Joan Klein, is an American singer-songwriter and one of the most successful female songwriters in the history of popular music. She was born on February 9, 1942, in Manhattan, New York City, and grew up in Brooklyn. King’s career began in the 1960s when she co-wrote several hit songs with her then-husband Gerry Goffin. Their partnership produced over two dozen chart hits, including “Will You Love Me Tomorrow” by The Shirelles and “The Loco-Motion” by Little Eva. King’s solo career took off in 1971 with the release of her album “Tapestry,” which became one of the best-selling albums of all time. The album included iconic songs like “It’s Too Late,” “I Feel the Earth Move,” and “You’ve Got a Friend.” Over her career, King has won four Grammy Awards and was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. King is also an environmental and political activist, advocating for various causes including environmental conservation and animal rights. She continues to influence contemporary music and remains a beloved figure in the industry.
5 Interesting Facts about Carole King
1. Carole King wrote her first hit song, “Will You Love Me Tomorrow,” at the age of 18.
2. Her album “Tapestry” spent 15 consecutive weeks at number one on the Billboard 200 chart.
3. King has written or co-written 118 pop hits on the Billboard Hot 100, making her one of the most prolific songwriters in history.
4. She has received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
5. Carole King was the first woman to be awarded the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Carole King
1. “A songwriter’s supreme challenge is being able to still write a good song after many years in the business.”
2. “You’ve got to get up every morning with determination if you’re going to go to bed with satisfaction.”
3. “My life has been a tapestry of rich and royal hue, an everlasting vision of the ever-changing view.”
4. “I feel the earth move under my feet, I feel the sky tumbling down.”
5. “It’s very important to me to give back, to contribute to making the world a better place.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Carole King’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $70 million.
Children
Carole King has four children: Louise Goffin, Sherry Goffin Kondor, Molly Larkey, and Levi Larkey.
Relevant Links
1. [Carole King Official Website](https://www.caroleking.com/
2. [Carole King on Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carole_King
3. [Carole King on AllMusic](https://www.allmusic.com/artist/carole-king-mn0000174553
4. [Carole King Rock and Roll Hall of Fame](https://www.rockhall.com/inductees/carole-king
