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Pearls: Songs of Goffin and King
Pop · 1980 · 9 tracks

Pearls: Songs of Goffin and King

Carole King

A sophisticated 1980 reimagining of King's own 1960s songwriting hits. Polished, nostalgic, and deeply personal reflections on her Brill Building legacy.

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Carole King takes her biggest 60s hits back and gives them a sophisticated 80s glow-up.

A sophisticated and warm celebration of past triumphs viewed through a mature, polished lens.

Pearls: Songs of Goffin and King · vs · Carole King
Nostalgic+1.9σ

Nostalgic saturates this record notably more than the artist's norm.

Tracklist · 9 Tracks
01
Dancin' With Tears in My Eyes
3:28
02
Locomotion
2:30
03
One Fine Day
2:30
04
Hey Girl
3:41
05
Snow Queen
4:26
06
Chains
2:55
08
Hi De Ho
3:36
09
Wasn't Born to Follow
3:15
10
Goin' Back
3:45
Moments Worth Waiting For
The transition from the upbeat bounce of Locomotion into the more sophisticated, jazzy arrangement of One Fine Day.
The vulnerable, aging-into-wisdom vocal delivery on Goin' Back that transforms a teen-pop sentiment into a mature reflection.
The unexpected synth-pop textures and driving rhythm that modernize Dancin' With Tears in My Eyes for the 1980 landscape.
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