Carole King
- MatchCarole King
- 100%Carly Simon
- 98%Joni Mitchell
- 90%James Taylor
- 68%Linda Ronstadt
- 67%Laura Nyro
- 64%Carpenters
- 57%Jim Croce
- 57%Paul Simon
- 56%Jackson Browne
- 52%Cat Stevens
Biography
Carole Klein, 9 February 1942, Brooklyn, New York, USA. A proficient pianist from the age of four, King was a prolific songwriter by her early teens. When friend and neighbour Neil Sedaka embarked on his recording career, she followed him into the New York milieu, recording demos, singing back-up and even helping arrange occasional sessions. As a student at Queens College, New York, she met future partner and husband Gerry Goffin whose lyrical gifts matched Kings grasp of melody.... Read more