Carole King – It’s Too Late
“It’s Too Late” is a song written by Carole King and Toni Stern. It was originally recorded by King on her 1971 album Tapestry, and it was released as a single in April 1971. The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and number four on the UK Singles Chart. It also won the Grammy Award for Record of the Year in 1972.
Background and composition
“It’s Too Late” was written by Carole King and Toni Stern in 1970. The song is about the end of a relationship. The song’s lyrics are simple, yet powerful, and they speak to the universal experience of heartbreak.
Recording and production
“It’s Too Late” was recorded at the A&M Studios in Los Angeles, California in 1971. The song was produced by Lou Adler.
The recording features Carole King on vocals and piano. King’s vocals are passionate and soulful, and they perfectly convey the emotion of the song. The song’s instrumentation is simple, yet effective, with a driving beat and a catchy melody.
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“It’s Too Late” is a beautiful and moving song that will be cherished for generations to come.
Here are some additional details about the song:
- The song was written by Carole King and Toni Stern in 1970.
- The song was originally recorded by King on her 1971 album Tapestry.
- The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and number four on the UK Singles Chart.
- “It’s Too Late” has been covered by many artists, including Roberta Flack, Barbra Streisand, and The Beatles.