Carole King – Up On The Roof
“Up On The Roof” is a song written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King, and originally recorded by The Drifters in 1962. It has been covered by many artists, including Carole King herself, who released her version in 1970 on her album Tapestry. King’s version of the song reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and number two on the UK Singles Chart.
Background and composition
“Up On The Roof” was written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King in 1962. The song is a beautiful ballad about a young man who finds solace on the roof of his apartment building. The song’s lyrics are simple, yet poetic, and they paint a vivid picture of the city at night.
Recording and production
Carole King’s version of “Up On The Roof” was recorded in 1970 at the A&M Studios in Los Angeles, California. The song was produced by Lou Adler.
The recording features King on vocals and piano. King’s vocals are soft and expressive, and they perfectly convey the emotion of the song. The song’s instrumentation is simple, yet effective, with a gentle acoustic guitar arrangement.
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“Up On The Roof” 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 originally written and recorded by The Drifters in 1962.
- Carole King released her version of the song in 1970 on her album Tapestry.
- King’s version of the song reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and number two on the UK Singles Chart.
- “Up On The Roof” has been covered by many artists, including James Taylor, Elton John, and Willie Nelson.