Music (Carole King album)


Music is the third album by American singer-songwriter Carole King. It is a continuation of the style laid down in Tapestry. The album was released in December 1971 and quickly rose to the top of the charts. It features songs such as "It's Going to Take Some Time", "Sweet Seasons," a No. 9 hit for Carole King, and "Brother, Brother".
While not as groundbreaking or as successful as King's Tapestry album, Carole King: Music experienced immediate success and was certified gold on December 9, 1971, days after release. It was certified platinum on July 17, 1995. The album reportedly sold 1,300,000 copies in the United States on the day of its release. However, platinum status for albums, wasn't created by the RIAA until 1976.
Music entered the top ten at No. 8, becoming the first of many weeks both Tapestry and Carole King: Music would occupy the top ten simultaneously. The album hit No. 1 on New Year's Day 1972 and stayed there for three consecutive weeks.
King plays the piano and celeste on many tracks.

Track listing

All songs written by Carole King, except where noted.
;Side one
  1. "Brother, Brother" – 3:00
  2. "It's Going to Take Some Time" – 3:35
  3. "Sweet Seasons" – 3:15
  4. "Some Kind of Wonderful" – 3:07
  5. "Surely" – 4:58
  6. "Carry Your Load" – 2:52
;Side two
  2. "Music" – 3:50
  3. "Song of Long Ago" – 2:44
  4. "Brighter" – 2:46
  5. "Growing Away from Me" – 3:03
  6. "Too Much Rain" – 3:35
  7. "Back to California" – 3:23

    Personnel

Weekly charts

Year-end charts

Certifications