A Natural Woman

A memoir by the iconic singer-songwriter chronicling her story from her beginnings in Brooklyn through her remarkable success as one of the world's most acclaimed musical talents, to her present day as a leading performer and activist. From her marriage to Gerry Goffin, with whom she wrote dozens of songs that hit the charts, to her own achievements, notably with 'Tapestry', which remained on the charts for more than six years, to her experiences as a mother, this memoir chronicles one of music's most successful and fascinating stars.

The book includes dozens of photos from King's childhood, her own family, and behind-the-scenes images from her performances over the years.

“What a memoir, intelligent, honest, self-effacing, well-written”

'If you've ever wanted to walk alongside a world class musician . . . this is your starting point . . . well worth the read. Just be wary not to be found singing too loudly, too badly and in public - The Times - Cerys Matthews

I read her memoir exclaiming, 'Oh, did she write that?' again and again - Daily Mail

King's story is a valuable addition to the story of American rock and pop - Sunday Express

- Independent

Carole King is a singer, songwriter, and pianist. King and her former husband Gerry Goffin wrote more than two dozen chart hits for numerous artists during the 1960s, many of which have become standards. As a singer, King's album 'Tapestry' topped the U.S. album chart for fifteen weeks, in 1971, and remained on the charts for more than six years. She has won four Grammy Awards and was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for her songwriting. In 2009, Carole King was inducted into the 'Hit Parade' Hall of Fame. She holds the record for the longest time for an album by a female to remain on the charts and the longest time for an album by a female to hold the No.1 position, both for 'Tapestry'.

She created the soundtrack of our lives. Now, Carole King, one of the world's most acclaimed musical talents, finally tells the stories behind the music. From her beginnings as a teenage songwriter to her first time timidly singing lead in front of an audience to her present-day status as a consummate pro performing her beloved songs in front of thousands, King chronicles her extraordinary career, taking readers deep into the world of music from the 1960s to the present and weaving through relationships with men and fellow musicians that shaped who she is. Enthralling and insightful, A Natural Woman is truly a front-row seat to the woman behind the legend. 'Her warmth comes across on every page . . . A valuable addition to the story of American rock and pop' Clair Woodward, Sunday Express 'Thoughtful, readable and perceptive, [ A Natural Woman ] stands out' I (Independent) 'If you've ever wanted to walk alongside a world-class musician as she writes, arranges, records, mixes, masters and tours, here's your start point . . . well worth the read' Cerys Matthews, The Times

A memoir by the iconic singer-songwriter chronicling her story from her beginnings in Brooklyn through her remarkable success as one of the world's most acclaimed musical talents, to her present day as a leading performer and activist. From her marriage to Gerry Goffin, with whom she wrote dozens of songs that hit the charts, to her own achievements, notably with 'Tapestry', which remained on the charts for more than six years, to her experiences as a mother, this memoir chronicles one of music's most successful and fascinating stars.The book includes dozens of photos from King's childhood, her own family, and behind-the-scenes images from her performances over the years.

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