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Carole King

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Born 09 February 1942.

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Biography

Carole King (born February 9, 1942) is an American singer, songwriter, and pianist. While she has been a successful songwriter for a decade, her singing career and fame peaked during the first half of the 1970s.

King has won four Grammy Awards and was inducted into both the Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for her songwriting, along with long-time partner Gerry Goffin.

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Credits

Role Artist Release
Instrument James Taylor Sweet Baby James (1970)
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