From American Songwriter · Em Casalena · · 40s
Carole King's 1971 Songs Redefined Songwriting
Three Carole King songs from 1971 changed songwriting forever.
In brief
Three Carole King songs from 1971 changed songwriting forever. Carole King's 1971 songs like 'You've Got A Friend' and 'It's Too Late' inspired songwriters with complex love themes and emotional maturity. Originally reported by American Songwriter.
You've Got A Friend
Carole King's song inspired songwriters with complex love themes and enduring friendships.
“You've Got A Friend”
It's Too Late
Co-written with Toni Stern, this song about ending relationships showed emotional maturity in 1970s music.
“It's Too Late”
I Feel The Earth Move
This upbeat song proved songwriters could write danceable anthems without sticking to love tropes.
“I Feel The Earth Move”
The bottom line
Carole King's 1971 songs like 'You've Got A Friend' and 'It's Too Late' inspired songwriters with complex love themes and emotional maturity.
