Carole King - It's Too Late (Official Audio)

[@tysonatkins2236]

I'm a 47 year old construction worker and I heard this song for the first time two years ago and I cried. I was alone in my truck, driving to work, so I had time to dry my eyes by the time I got there and told everyone that I was doing great, even though this song tore into my emotions!

[@edyed.95]

Beautiful, love what you wrote , & publicizing it - takes some guts. ❤️ I haven't been able to get this song out of my head this past wk, (my not so subconscious at work, no dout), so just listened to it here for 1st time in 20+ yrs. I can't think of a song w/a higher emotional impact that nails the sorrow & loss of falling out of love more poignantly.

[@cheesecakefan4880]

Me too This song just came up this week How interesting

[@jennahall5434]

❤️ hugs

[@lisarousseau788]

I'm 60 been loving this song since I was a little girl thanks to my older sister this woman is fantastic Taylor Swift who?????

[@jonasprov4883]

I believe in you brother!

[@snake91977]

In 1971, in L.A. at 18 years old, and enjoying this tune before departing for Southeast Asia. Now at 71, Carole King's song still one of the best sentimental songs that reminds me of love lost.

[@chriswxman6149]

I had just come back at that time. Take care brother.

[@anthonymongelli5567]

I was nineteen when I went to Vietnam and didn’t turn 21 till I got back in September 1969 , couldn’t vote or drink 🍹 but we could have died !!! What a shame all our young men died over there for nothing or were exposed to agent orange and other poisonous chemicals.!!! That are still causing problems to this day because Dioxin doesn’t break down if it’s in your system it will eventually cause a problem. All the areas that were barren of jungle growth are still like that where they dropped it . 10 billion pounds all over Vietnam plus 5 billion pounds of other herbicides lunacy seriously 😳.!

[@jeffbarnes7196]

Thank you for your service

[@visibleman5458]

Happy you made it through✌

[@medicoonline15]

Southeast Ásia? I know where

[@menendezgilbert]

Only people who truly were in love and lost it can truly appreciate this song

[@RobertGriffin-k6p]

Never a truer statement expressed ❤

[@Topmember]

​@@RobertGriffin-k6pHence the clichéd 'It's better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all'.

[@uverpro3598]

Such bitter sweetness.

[@MarkWalters-z6s]

Absolutely

[@simplewormonastring6869]

You may enjoy it having had never experienced love even, but not in the same way like you said.

[@TonyTee79]

This is the saddest realest song that I've ever heard. Almost everybody has gone through this and it hits the heart hard.

[@lustforkicks7392]

Another song that I could relate to in that sense would be the song "At Seventeen" by Janis Ian. The lyrics to that song basically just has Janis pouring out her emotions of never being accepted by the popular crowd when she was in high school. ~Dutch

[@dilbertfish]

@TonyTee79 Amazing song.

[@katrinakaye7997]

Going through it now.. sad.

[@rollmops3113]

YUP!

[@laurenrzempoluch2569]

Word

[@philallard986]

This is simply the most emotionally intelligent break up song ever written.

[@adamwadley6086]

I want an emotionally intelligent playlist. Maybe Long Long Long can go on the breakup version too?

[@ravzrangasamy7828]

Yes u right i just love this song it was for my ex wife

[@criticRN]

This song makes me nostalgic and sad.. it’s a beautiful song

[@deepfriedsammich]

@@adamwadley6086 Carole King: "It's Too Late" Gordon Lightfoot: "If You Could Read My Mind" The Eagles: "Best of My Love" The Eagles: "Already Gone" Dido: "White Flag" Dave Mason: "We Just Disagree" Joni Mitchell: "Big Yellow Taxi" Crosby, Stills, and Nash: "Southern Cross" Doobie Brothers: "What a Fool Believes" Allan Parsons Project: "Games People Play" Cat Stevens: "Wild World" Chicago: "Feelin' Stronger Every Day" Meatloaf: "Two Outta Three" Elton John: "Goodbye, Yellow Brick Road" Fleetwood Mac: "Go Your Own Way" Patty Smyth: "Sometimes Love Just Ain't Enough" Diana Ross: "Touch Me in the Morning" Barbara Streisand: "The Way We Were" Natalie Imbruglia: "Torn" Bonnie Raitt: "I Can't Make You Love Me" Journey: "Separate Ways Worlds Apart" Sarah McLachlan: "Adia"

[@deepfriedsammich]

@@adamwadley6086 Also: Don Henley: "The Heart of the Matter"

[@DadBradTo5]

This was "Album of the Year" when I graduated High School in 1971. I'll be 70 before I know it, yet this song STILL takes me back to a very bittersweet time in my life! An incredibly special "Best Friend' (whom I'm still "Best Friends" with to this day, albeit separated by 3000+ miles), cruising in my '71 Mazda RX-2 and paying just 25 cent a gallon for gas, a girl I was MADLY in love with, (who died all too young from a brain tumor), all the while living in a very tumultuous and emotionally destructive home environment that was 'fueled' nightly by all too much alcohol. To quote from Dickens' "A Tale of Two Cities", "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times..." Memories that cause me to smile through my tears.....

[@googleaccount1860]

That is an awesome, AND sad tale about the girl. Now... tell us an upbeat story, about the woman who gave you 5 kids, and how you wouldn't change that outcome - even if you could go back in time and prevent the death of a girl you once had feelings for. I had many girlfriends since I was a kid, and I loved everyone of them (even though moving every few years, because my dad was in the Navy... took me away from them). I wish I could get in touch with every one of them, just to see how they're doing today, but I only remember their first names... so it isn't really possible (we'd also be in our 50's, now... who knows if all of them are still around?!).

[@glamaris007]

May is Brain Tumor Awareness month 🤍 Sorry to hear about your girlfriend and your home situation.

[@beckythomas5755]

DadBradTo5 Go Class of ‘71 what memories !what a year !

[@DadBradTo5]

@@googleaccount1860 Wow! How 'prophetic' as I did marry an incredibly GREAT gal who has given me 5 wonderful kids, + 2 'Bonus Kids' that she was raising on her own when we met. I would have changed 1 thing about that though, in that I wished we'd met 10 years earlier, so that I could have hopefully averted the damage caused to her 2 kids (NOT her fault) by not having a dad around . Thanks for the reminder to be THANKFUL for what I HAVE been blessed with!!

[@sweetroland2691]

I wish I was a teenager in the 60s-70s...I am in this era

[@jennahall5434]

2024 and still loving it!

Me too!

[@sandramariaaugusto7062]

Eu amo muito essa música ❤

[@CVS777]

Te amo mucho Carole ❤

[@alinemsilva9074]

Me too ❤

[@johnmeek7614]

wow wow wow

[@RICHMOND94114]

In August 1971 when I was leaving for Vietnam, I was 18 years old, as we pulled away from the pier in San Diego, I could hear somewhere on the pier, "It's too Late." Slowly we were gone from sight, lives changed forever from war.

[@cyndiwhite8129]

Canchola First time i.

[@TheTesemeau]

Feels like touching history to read your comment Richmond, thank you. Love and peace from Scotland x

[@StylinOnYaKidz]

Thanks for the sacrifices. Glad you got home safe

[@jennifersullivan5400]

Thank you for your service & sacrifice.

[@idavo]

I stopped breathing and every hair on my arms, legs and back of my neck stood. I was four years old. Have read about that time & the aftermath for those who served. I might be over the pond in England, but to title another of the amazing Carole King's songs from 'that' album, 'You Got a Friend' - David.

[@paulmartos7730]

I'm 76, a lifetime rock 'n' roll fan, and always thought this was one of the most beautiful and poignant songs I ever heard.

[@colleenchurm7756]

Definitely!

[@truenorthtarot8670]

All her stuff so good😊

[@amorperfeito1977]

Carole King🎉❤

[@esthergarcia1373]

@@truenorthtarot8670 Even Pleasant Valley Sunday by the Monkees. It paints a picture of living in the suburbs of California at the time the song was written.

[@adellatorres3753]

This song remains me off my husband when we got divorce in the late 70 i use to hear it all the time. We were divorced for a couple off years but by the Garcia off God. God bought us back together and we got remarried again we were married for 54 years. Iam 82 years old now and my beloved husband has gone to be with our havenly father. And today one off son's came up the stairs and he was hearing music on he's phone and they were playing that song. I hadn't heard it for a long time and it bought tears to my eyes.

[@JRBaccaglio]

Nice story

[@rollmops3113]

I'm so glad you guys got back together and were able to make it work. God bless 💗

[@davidwalker8955]

Lovely Memories

[@shecompton8100]

Love, Real Love escaped Pandora's box too . Along with hope.

[@ksmacktographymack4662]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@Sandra-fg9yo]

I find myself going outside with my coffee & sing this song to God! I'm 72 now, hard to forget good songs of our youth

[@garykibble4102]

I'm 66 and love this song.

[@paulaw.5884]

Better days, better nights.....

[@Sane-wq8ug]

Hey Sandra, I'm Sandra 🤪

[@Sane-wq8ug]

Never found my man 😢

[@mikemc41]

I was 14 when this came out that summer of ‘71. I never get tired of hearing it…..

[@RickyPisano]

Thanks Mom. I'm 60 now... you're gone..... but you turned me on to some GREAT music!!!

[@codyjones1098]

Yep time goes on ;it dont care who, or what we are or say about it. What does it all mean? I am not sure, when we go who knows what or when we were, or are about?

[@shereefanestiel6850]

That just made me cry. I am going to be 62 soon and I hope that my taste in music music (including this song) rubbed off on my kids. I know they both have such eclectic tastes.

[@lindascherrer8730]

Same age. LOVE this music

[@bakedrach]

@@shereefanestiel6850 my dad's music definitely rubbed off on me! today's my 19th birthday but my favorite band is heart and i've seen them twice. absolutely amazing, and rush, i've seen them 8 times and caught alex's guitar pick in front row. among 40+ other concerts i've seen, the rush moment was probably the happiest moment of my life, and i realized that music is such a big part of my life and im so grateful that my dad took me to my first show when i was 8

[@stephaniem.]

Yes, it's great music :)

[@ScottCole-sb8fy]

The music industry just doesn't make musicians like this anymore. Thanks for everything, Carole King.

[@k.robert6279]

THEY NEVER DID.

[@FMNeal]

They don't accept artists like this anymore. Ms. King definitely made made herself

[@wilson4328]

🤣🤣🤣

[@k.robert6279]

THE ASSHOLES IN THE MUSIC INDUSTRY NEVER DID MAKE MUSICIANS LIKE CAROLE,...HER VOICE IS STRICTLY "GOD GIVEN" PERIOD.

[@LesterMoore]

Yes you are correct. To my knowledge Carol, Joni Mitchell and the other women songwriter singers of that era never ever wore revealing clothing, had dancers behind them and pyrotechnics on the stage when they performed. They just walked to center stage and performed. A lovely and grand time to be young and alive.

[@glennquesenberry8884]

I'm a white guy and I totally appreciate you as a black guy who appreciates this music ! Just another reason we are brothers!!!!!

[@zachariahkushner2862]

Unity

[@conradford7493]

Nicely said. 😮

[@JoseDelgado-v7x]

Está canción la estoy escuchando desde los años .70 .y todavía me encanta. Trae recuerdos.a mi vida

[@dannyramirez890]

Carol and the cat. are on the same page.God Bless both of them.CATS KNOW WHAT'S HAPPENIN.I miss mine.😢❤

[@johnlacey3857]

What….? 🤔

[@TiffG100]

Played this song so much when I was going through a divorce 4 years ago. I was so uncertain of my future. Now I’m so proud of how far I’ve come.💜

[@christinesteinborn7737]

🙏 amwn

[@marygee7524]

It's funny how music can get us thru the bad times. That's why I'm here today.😢

[@melissagarza2376]

🙌🏼

[@cedricsmith1699]

I am 67 years of age and this is one of my favorite recordings of all time.Truly a classic.

[@suzi5246]

A solidão é ótima companheira. Devemos ama -la. É melhor estar só, do que junto com quem.nao da valor.

[@paulmarquez8026]

I'm 74 years old and still love hearing her sing reminds me of love

[@fredgeley]

there is still love my friend, it just shows itself in different ways.this music does help though.

[@anthonymangino9662]

Tis better to have love and lost love than never to have loved at all.... "Alfred Lord Tennyson." .....Love is a hopeful doomed beautiful tragedy...Once we're entwined we are on a collision course with ourselves..."Me.

[@dexadrinepancake]

If you are ever asked 'what is a classic' the answer is simple: A song released 47 years ago which is as fresh today as it was then.

[@stilljoem]

Alexis Mandrake man, you can say that... I actually believed it was from 2015 or some...

[@charlienortoncooper1968]

47 goddamn years ago

[@paullydon222]

An entire album filled with classics.

[@kiwancurley304]

Exactly !!

[@GABE_is_here]

it sounds like modern indie i thought it was recent!

[@lindsayrogers6690]

I was a student teacher, I sat in my car full of trepidation before I stood in front of the class to teach them English. This tune played as I summoned the courage to walk into the school. I am now retired and 68 years of age and recovering from surgery for cancer. I ended up teaching troubled lads in Liverpool and had the privilege to be best man at the wedding of one of my lads who made a success of his life. Unfortunately I stood at the graveside of one of my lads who was out of reach and took 8 bullets to the chest. This tune will always resonate as I embarked on being a part of the best profession on the planet.

[@patriciosilvarobalino9832]

I liked the story

[@map3364]

Thank you for playing a positive role in this world of ours. Our kids needed and need people like you. Good luck and God bless you in your recovery.

[@sherryweeks5956]

Wow! Some Brits know our music better. I live by Anne Frank's message. In spite of everything I think there is good in everyone......Anne Frank, Amsterdam

[@lindsayrogers6690]

@@sherryweeks5956 brilliant, Sherry 👍

[@johnguarino8603]

Very touching story. After reading your story, I wish you health and happiness for many years to come.🙏❤️

[@monkeybusiness6687]

10 seconds into this and I'm convinced this is some of the best music ever written

[@Ntyler01mil]

Carole King is a prolific songwriter. She spent the 60s writing hits for other performers at the Brill Building.

[@paulmorris4110]

Amen to that... BTW... I actually KNEW Diane Warren in school.. still like Carole the best. 🙂

[@leonardmilne8634]

your a fool

[@deniseaguirre2568]

💕🎶

[@paulritchie5868]

It is..

[@bluecollarhispanic]

This kind of music is almost a spiritual experience anyone can have...

[@kenanmccaleb8327]

Amen🙏

[@DavidJHarrisonEssex]

Happy 81st birthday to Carol King.

[@LindsayVines]

I bought this album for my dad a few years ago he said it was one of his favorites, he passed away a week ago. I never cared or listened to it, when he was dying I wanted to play some music he liked, I remembered this and remembered buying it for him. I played it and fell in love with her. I’ve been listening to it ever since.

[@manuelorozco7760]

I’m sorry for your loss

[@Americanpatriot-zo2tk]

Your dad sound like a cool dude.

[@Nottoday-e7q]

What a nice way to honor your dad. So sorry for your loss

[@traceymariewade3435]

❤

[@RobertSmith-rj9md]

Sorry xx play it and have fond memories xx

[@biknjak]

The older I get, the more depth and sadness I realize Carole is portraying in this gorgeous song. I certainly didn't "get it" as a teenager in the early 70's when she released it. Hadn't experienced life yet and the odd mixture of bliss and agony that come through the years that we all end up living....

[@stevehobbs8130]

One important thing to know is Carole King wrote the music to this song but not the lyrics as that lady just passed away yesterday

[@biknjak]

@@stevehobbs8130 Thanks. Didn't realize that. She did put her "soul" into the delivery of it, though, in my opinion. Something that I feel is woefully lacking in current music.

[@LiesDamnLiesandPolitics]

Just guessing that you tried your best but it wasn't good enough. Welcome to the club. Only thing I can say is, if you tried your best, what more can you do? Just appreciate what you have left. :)

[@biknjak]

​@@LiesDamnLiesandPoliticsThanks. Yep, that was pretty crushing, but a long time ago. Some things you heal from and move on, but you're definitely never quite the same person again. We're actually friends now, believe it or not. Just one of the "shaping" experiences of our lives on Earth, I guess. Anyway, I've got a great one now. Cheers!

[@Topmember]

You said it.

[@such_a_delight9748]

I was just introduced to Carole King. Omg what a voice. What a musician. What a talent!

[@sandieserrano2425]

Got to see her perform in the 80s...great performance

[@garyjackson3531]

She also wrote hit songs for others, including the Monkees.

[@ragnhildhogbakk]

She is one of the best 🥰

[@kelbell9312]

👏👏I'm so happy you have come to hear her. I used to play Tapestry over and over.xx

[@carolekingklein00]

OMG I am so much impressed to see this lovely comment of yours, where are you texting from?

[@KelvinHutchings-bf6ck]

I was cruising on my Harley Electra, feet on pegs, back on back rest..hitting those country winds in the road..brother brother...this son and Against the Wind...and Harley..

[@ekell7472]

I miss my street glide. 😢

[@marcusbradford47]

You can't break up with any better words than this. No hatred involved, no regrets, just part ways

[@howtowritestuffbetter]

In 1971 at age 21 I heard this song for the first time and I was a Carole King fan for life. I'm 74 now.

[@devonmitchell5294]

In 1971, I was a 7 year old kid listening to my mom playing this album. This song and the other one , "I feel the earth move under my feet, I feel the sky tumbling down, I feel my heart start to trembling, whenever you're around...." lol

[@LSher-z5u]

I was 8 years old

[@LSher-z5u]

Great songs by carol king

[@anthonymongelli5567]

You just a toddler I was 22 years old turned 23 in October 1971 stay Blessed Brother.! 😉👍🏻😎🇺🇸💞

[@devonmitchell5294]

❤❤

[@billlasselle1359]

Love this woman. Her talent and her effortlessly sung vocals always bring me to tears. Thank you Carole.

[@antonimartinez9961]

Her and Joni

[@DukeWalker-id3tp]

Higher calling, or perhaps direct intervention...

[@user-qk8uh4me5v]

My sentiments exactly. Couldn't have said it better if I had tried. She is truly magical, gifted with a rare ability to translate human emotion into music blended seamlessly with piercing lyrics. Arguably, the most talented singer-songwriter on the planet today. Countless thanks, Carole!!!

[@sathira_anuk5179]

​@@antonimartinez9961 and Dylan

[@marymartin7306]

No one should feel awkward about enjoying this music. It expresses emotions we all have.

[@olivervandebeer7492]

For sure Mary. I heard this song when I lived in Berkeley Ca at the Family house on Addison... I went to buy the album at Tower Records.

[@Rodrigos.godoy86]

We don't have this kind of songs today, but we still have the feelings, so these songs are still very relatable .

[@noeyes6151]

My mum still has this record🥰 I remember she used to play it. I typed the title of this song, not because of knowing the song, but coz my own shit, and i knew the sleve, the picture, so was like "hey i know that picture" and yeah, says much. Anyone who's ashamed to like stuff, fuck people like that, weak

[@StevenRice-wo9nv]

Mary, I agree so much. When I first heard this back in 71 I was just a kid but Carol's voice along with the music and words touched me greatly.

[@marymartin7306]

I am so glad that people feel the same way that I do. Despite being much older at this time, some feelings never change 💗

[@perryperez2839]

Timeless classic her voice is bountiful and stunning

[@bettyjones7739]

A favorite of mine

[@xolisilemokoena3725]

True to that , classic, i just can't stop listening to this song 🤗🤗🤗🤗😍😍😍😍😍

[@glennfromel5711]

She can barely sing. I suppose you like Janice Joplin's voice as well. Great talent though.

[@carolekingklein00]

Thank you so much dear, where are you texting from?

[@perryperez2839]

@@carolekingklein00 clear lake california

[@Scott-ri2sy]

Still remember where I was when this was popular

[@KathleenORourke-z1p]

Me too!

[@kathleenc8810]

I was 17

[@DriveupLife22]

Our parents were cooler, their music was better, and life was simpler. How can I not be envious?

[@davemave7685]

But your amazing! i wish I WAS AS AWESOME AS YOU!!!!!!! KEEP BEING THE BEST THING EVER!!!

[@katarzynams51]

The music was better but was the life really simpler? The human emotions were the same.

[@Topmember]

​@@katarzynams51Only you can answer that for yourself.

[@cristinavaldeslopez8398]

I'm from that era....life was simpler and slower...people actually looked into your eyes when they spoke to you 👁‍🗨

[@Tommy-ce9hg]

the music was better from Jackson Browne to King Crimson and their shows were cheap. For example I saw Springsteen for $5 in the 70s

[@RXbee2]

Been listening to this for 50 years and it still lands. One of THE best songs ever. Carole is a true genius.

[@DanielGomez-bp6be]

Im a black guy who loves rap but this is my secret pleasure

[@DanielGomez-bp6be]

Soo much love!!

[@noahxzark]

isleys covered "brother, brother" written by her too

[@Amber-pi5vm]

No shame ... that's awesome !

[@noahxzark]

amber..baby

[@evelyndavis245]

Token_Black aint nonthing wrong with that

[@jolenedouglas501]

This song played in my head for years. It’s amazing what the old songs can do for the soul.

[@donaldcostamagna9811]

This song is absolutely beautiful... Definitely great for the soul!

[@pauloamancio1405]

I agree with you!

[@jamiebarker3961]

So true.Still stands the test.. Love my house music and Brit indie but Tapestry album is always there.

[@waynes1407]

Tapestry, listen to the whole album. Who else can compare?

[@jldm7583]

Another spirit in the world so then in the musics

[@OaklandWildcatBaseba]

Oh, Carole King, you are a gem. I hope life is as great for you as what you've given us. Peace and love, girl.

[@juanmanuelhernandezjimenez7091]

Happy 82 birthday dear Carole...❤

[@FranciscoMayorga-l7r]

Buena.que.buena.rrola.me.hace.rrecordar.la.epoca.dorada.de.lo.mejor.de

[@fernandoramirez5122]

April, 2021. It's been officially 50 years since this song got released as a single and it still hasn't lost it's classic sound. Happy 50th anniversary to her It's Too Late song!

[@zanegrey4720]

You are so Wright a true classic it just gets better with time have loved this for ever.

[@garysoares54]

Where has all these years gone i was 16 years old went it was released and i still love this song

[@teresathayn5170]

It's also been 50 years since I was 10. It's ok. It always was and always will be. Just love, and be loved. That's all there is!!

[@torrencemonroe1233]

👍

[@stp407]

One of my happiest memories, my dad, singing along, key perfect. Brought years to my eyes

[@hongbangdynasty1432]

perhaps the most realistic break up song of all times in American music. so profound and deep.

[@craigsmith6274]

You are so right

[@sandyschiller9694]

@@craigsmith6274 so simple and easy ..clean pure ..natural ..just allowed to be ....she never had to work to bring it

[@ChairmanMo]

It also applies in regards to people learning to let go of things.

[@tklrrbccar3906]

Baby , one of the best songs ever and one of the best ALBUMS ever! Thank you Miss Carol!!!!

[@mariettestraathof]

50 years later still one of my favorite albums of all times. The old record from 1971 was worn out and i luckily found a new one without any scratches. This album deserves to be played on vinyl. Carole King, a great songwriter and with that special unique voice makes her music so timeless.

[@wynditurner2826]

True 👍 I'm 56, and this music is timeless 😊God speak ✌️

[@teenanance8691]

Absolutely!!😊

[@Keyspoet27]

Keyspoet27 Right there with you. I got this album not long after it came out, mostly for "I Feel the Earth Move," since the single had come out right before the 1971 Sylmar/Newhall earthquake, and became an instant hit in L.A. I loved the entire album. I brought it over to my dad's one afternoon, and he enjoyed it as well, and some years later confided to me that this song was the one that he felt captured the ending of his marriage to my mom most perfectly. Interestingly, the song that always reminded me of their split was "Overs," by Simon and Garfunkel, but I'm not sure that he had even heard that song, much less knew it. Still love this album, and Bookends, and SO MANY MORE!!!

[@petitestreet8002]

You’re absolutely right! I just got Tapestry on vinyl and it sounds great

[@Eric-zk2hu]

I always thought that Tapestry in total from the start to the finish was the best album ever made and I still do. There were many times when I was down, depressed and all alone that I feel that listening to this album literally saved my life.

[@kenyongray2615]

A monster album.

[@terpedace]

Agreed! This was one of the first pop LPs my parents got me for my 12th birthday in 1971. I've always loved this album start to finish. I'm glad it got you through tough times . God bless you!

[@juliethompson340]

Every song on Tapestry is a hit. She is a true artist.

[@rogerhill99]

Interesting, in this particular case, not the best song to listen to if you are seriously depressed. But one of the great songs ever, about Neil Sedaka?

[@silvaadourian3185]

Me too

[@user-tx2yt2ce1s]

Although the lyrics are very sad, the song feels like a very calming blanket. ❤

[@andyboerger]

This is possibly the greatest pop song ever released. Catchy as hell, beautifully orchestrated, the lyrics are completely straightforward, conversational; no allusions or metaphors or 'deeper meanings' implied. It's just all out there, honest and raw, very adult and mature examination of the end of a romance.

[@creoleladee]

Yes, all that you stated ;)

[@Rbl7132]

This song strikes at the heart of the pain of losing someone you loved and hoped would stay with you forever. This big world can become extremely lonely without a person you love and loves you. It is extreme pain to invest yourself emotionally in someone, then their heart goes hard and they go.

[@Catherinedent12]

yes. the connection and when u lose that connection, feels like dying, he deleted all my whattsap then never heard from him

[@Rbl7132]

@@Catherinedent12 so sorry Catherine...listen to the song "closer to believing" by emerson lake and palmer

[@Catherinedent12]

@@Rbl7132 ok, will listen to it now

[@helengrigsby4838]

Well, I would have to move on.

[@chucklayton4434]

I lost my true love kinda because of this song, I’ll love you forever Sifey

[@billyrayvalentine7972]

I bought this album in the early 1970s at around 12 years old. Listened to it over and over. Now decades later it has a new meaning because I understand it so much more. A timeless classic

[@lucgruffaz7750]

Lol... Don't we all understand all thoses beautiful song , the true meaning with age , or the unspoken "verite !" . That is the beauty of life, and sadness...

[@mariesteve358]

Ooooh How I'd Love To Turn Back The Yesteryears! Those Were The Best Yrs. Of The Best Musician's, ❤

[@Azav312]

Especially after how The Dukes did you like that!

[@justanotherguy469]

Does it evoke a certain nostalgia, does it make you feel, the time as it was then, today? It does it to me.

[@davidcarter1738]

Songs of OUR time.Good for the soul.

[@IamMandiRoza]

I’m a Black Woman who was Blessed to have parents that loved all music genres because they have friends from all ethnic backgrounds #funtimes #forevermusic

[@zarario4444]

As a Black Person why are we still making comments like this in 2024? Its nothing new or profound good music is good!

[@lookingtowardsthesun]

​@@zarario4444I believe she meant any harm & her comment is from 2023, not 2024.

[@carolynfleming5340]

All music!

[@carolynfleming5340]

@@zarario4444 Agree......music is music.

[@giantleprechaun2350]

@@zarario4444She’s just clarifying that she’s not racist

[@optitom9033]

I don't think you'll remember Carole but back in the early 70s I was your banker at the Manufacturer's Bank in Beverly Hills and thought wow she's a knockout and has such a pure voice. Just turned 79 and still play your albums and close my eyes and remember innocent times. God bless you

[@RocaoVR]

One of the most beautiful songs of all times...

[@501man9]

A word to the wise. Don't wait til it's "too late" to save a love.

[@bettyjones7739]

When you have done all you can, then you have done all you could do. At least you tried your best.

[@peterbalac1915]

Unfortunately when you start playing this song it's already too late, Great song great singer puts everything into perspective ❤

[@karlfalckh3498]

@@bettyjones7739 tried and i just can't fake it

[@bettyjones7739]

@@karlfalckh3498 So you try but you just can't fake it, well you did what you needed to do, no more faking. Yes acknowledging the truth, it's a good thing.

[@creoleladee]

I love the part where she sings "There'll be good times for me and you, but we just can't stay together don't you feel it too? Still I'm glad for what we had and how I once loved you" Benevolence, grace, compassion, reality not blame

[@jerrymammoser9857]

..all those, yeah, but still the sting of her singing it to him.

[@jerrymammoser9857]

Thank you!

[@joecalleros1359]

Nailed it

[@mariaoliva9604]

Still

[@mariaoliva9604]

@@joecalleros1359 hello fellow Calleros where are you from ?

[@jameshamel3633]

Most of us older folks have lived this song.

[@chasmader]

I remember when the album dropped. It was big

[@im-a-sssnake]

I’m young and I love it!

[@devonledford8734]

....or are currently living it.

[@armagedon0264]

I lived it more than once unfortunately

[@Shellinois]

Melodically, this song is epic. Lyrically it takes you on a journey with a woman realizing the end of her romance within three minutes. This is an incredible realization of a breakup song. She goes from being stuck in bed, to realizing they don't have any fun anymore, to accepting the end within the context of the song. Even the answer vocal goes from "we can't make it" to "we can't make it NOW." This is a masterpiece by Carole King and a unique song in it's context. So many emotions within four minutes, not to mention amazing chords and musicianship.

[@sylvialawrence261]

For sure. We definitely had some great music back in the day...stands the test of time.

[@SSasi-vx4dj]

@Augustus Blake no, keep leaning into it. You're heading to worthy places

[@tomster927]

Very well put. What strikes me most about this piece is how Carole is not a piano virtuoso by any means, but a SONGWRITER who knows how to put a lyric to chords and melody with the best of them, and to convey all the emotions within. I believe Toni Stern wrote the lyric. IMHO this is one of the top pop songs of all time.

[@michaelbruns449]

So well expressed, thanx... My other favorite song by her is Jazz Man...

[@primeror]

@Augustus Blake Haha

[@Louie914]

Something about Carole King, Nicholette Larson and Joni Mitchell that has put me in a state of calm and peace since I was a kid. God Bless these three legends.

[@toddswartz3510]

Carly Simon is another

[@MK-su6eg]

Maria M midnight at the oasis, R flack Don Hata. Where is the love..... 2 many ... but never forgotten.

[@Burt472]

Joni Mitchell....The most heaven-like voice ever imho.....But I do like all those you mentioned....

[@Louie914]

@@toddswartz3510 yes she certainly is in that category.

[@troydaigle7902]

Couldn't agree any more, born in 61, my older sister and brother had control of our cabinet stereo so I grew up listening to what they listened to....if I could only get those days back

[@robertmontoya4833]

She wrote so many songs that fit the time. Finally she sang her own songs. I love this song!

[@staciasmith5162]

Ikr. I love when Aretha surprised her at her Kennedy Center honors.

[@sebastianfairchild4733]

Too many.

[@boogie1014]

Hell yeah brother!!!

[@johncallsen7019]

Maybe MY SONG

[@gavindadds4414]

@Bobb Grimley 1/2 right, she was a co-writer. Carol didn't write lyrics but she wrote all the music on her songs.

[@joekosobucki2141]

One of the greatest albums ever! Carole King was gorgeous, talented and sweet!

[@youlisten2elle]

Couldn't agree more!! In fact, I just released a remake of this legendary song on Friday, if you have a moment and want to check out my version, it's on my channel:) Elle Gyandoh, "Too Late". Thank you in advance:)

[@gregpringle1299]

The piano makes this track so melancholy.

[@BilisNegra]

You can live on just any instrument track in this recording. Such an achievement

[@tune7333]

yep and her skill with the chords...amazing writing

[@charlesaguilar1708]

I like CHARLES LARKEY ON bass! I learned from him!

[@BilisNegra]

@@charlesaguilar1708 Loved your comment! This is a track where you get amazed at everything going on there the way a sound engineer go, even not being one, and I definitely join with you praising this guy as part of the team that made, in my honest opinion, this wonder of a recording and production feat, possible.

[@rafmerino5676]

Stayed in bed all mornin' just to pass the time There's somethin' wrong here, there can be no denyin' One of us is changin', or maybe we've just stopped tryin' And it's too late, baby now, it's too late Though we really did try to make it Somethin' inside has died, and I can't hide And I just can't fake it, oh, no, no It used to be so easy, livin' here with you You were light and breezy, an' I knew just what to do Now you look so unhappy, and I feel like a fool And it's too late, baby now, it's too late Though we really did try to make it Somethin' inside has died, and I can't hide And I just can't fake it, oh, no, no There'll be good times again for me and you But we just can't stay together, don't you feel it, too? Still I'm glad for what we had and how I once loved you But it's too late, baby now, it's too late Though we really did try to make it (we can't make it) Somethin' inside has died, and I can't hide And I just can't fake it, oh, no, no, no, no, no It's too late, baby, it's too late now, darling It's too late

[@angelinebena9675]

thank you

[@rafmerino5676]

@@angelinebena9675 youre wellcome

[@kristydaniels1424]

Yesss

[@kristydaniels1424]

Carole King was a great songwriter back in the '60s and 70s and I mean GREAT!

[@TheScastellon]

Thanks

[@figliadisam]

LYRICS Stayed in bed all mornin' just to pass the time There's somethin' wrong here, there can be no denyin' One of us is changin', or maybe we've just stopped tryin' And it's too late, baby, now it's too late Though we really did try to make it Somethin' inside has died And I can't hide and I just can't fake it Oh, no, no, no, no, no (No, no, no, no) It used to be so easy, livin' here with you You were light and breezy, and I knew just what to do Now you look so unhappy and I feel like a fool And it's too late, baby, now it's too late Though we really did try to make it (we can't make it) Somethin' inside has died And I can't hide and I just can't fake it Oh, no, no There'll be good times again for me and you But we just can't stay together, don't you feel it, too? Still I'm glad for what we had and how I once loved you But it's too late, baby, now it's too late Though we really did try to make it (we can't make it) Somethin' inside has died And I can't hide and I just can't fake it Oh, no, no, no, no It's too late, baby It's too late now, darling It's too late

[@kanaksingh7171]

Thankyou for lyrics

[@leonardodutra8787]

From Tony Stern: kzbin.info/www/bejne/pX-sk4V_e7uprpo

[@mynameisjonas4191]

Im glad people still put the lyrics in the comments because it's really comfortable for me to read them while i listen

[@teenanance8691]

Thank you soooo much!!

[@teenanance8691]

​@@mynameisjonas4191 me too!!! I put it on repeat and listen over and over and remember who and when this song broke my heart so many times....but it's one of my all time fav!

[@protonneutron9046]

takes me back to sad time in my life. brings back my emotions from that time in the early 70's

[@djcedric]

Pure and simple, melodic and timeless. Among the greatest albums ever.

[@janetmannis8042]

It’s a beautiful song

[@m.e.d.7997]

Every song on that album was beautifully written and sung. Amazing Carole King.

[@boscofan]

you must not be familiar with my beautiful dark twisted fantasy

[@jeromebaker2075]

You are so right...This brings back so many beautiful memories...One of the greatest writers of all time...Love you Carole...

[@rubicon-oh9km]

@@boscofan Jesus, Kanye? Really?

[@tinydemons988]

I was a Sophomore in High school The year this song came out. I’d been a long time Motown person. My mother thought it would be a good idea to send me to Summer Camp that year. Like in the movies the camp counselors were few years older .There was this blonde gorgeous young woman there she brought that album to camp and played it . This album and her made me see that it was ok to listen to other types of music. From here I was introduced to Mudslide Slim aka James Taylor Seals and Crofts and later my dream girl Carly Simon. Naturally Rapid Roy the Stock car boy Jim Croce. Bread and others. A kid from the projects of Chicago on the near north side. Never talked to her , smiled from time to time but she was pretty. Forever ago.

[@Americanpatriot-zo2tk]

👍

[@davidfaulkner4760]

Carole king had a beautiful voice as did Carly Simon amongst others like Karen carpenter. Beautiful.

[@kevinsibert3160]

What a great story! Made me smile reading this. Thank you!

[@davidfaulkner4760]

@@kevinsibert3160 certainly something we seriously need today in this world of utter madness. A smile, song, artiste that brings a lightening to our souls.

[@johnnysoso2]

Carole wrote for a lot of Motown stars. Including Aretha Franklin and The Shirelles.

[@patriciaalston1082]

We all have gone through this and made it through right time to move on. 🌹❤️🥰💙😍🤟💛

[@jacquelinchildress3028]

I love this woman! These songs take me back to my childhood in the 70s. Best memories!

[@jackwireman5457]

This got me back to that time after coming home from Nam, an being in that hospital an getting my Dear John letter. I thought she must wrote that letter after hearing this song. But really like all of Carole's songs. an got 3 great kid, an 5 grand kids from a love of my life. So life always goes on.

[@ronzup61]

thank you for your service

[@jackwireman5457]

Thank you, that counts a lot, for now. but any one in any service in the 60's to the 70's, those times were very hard. From paper bags of dog shit, thrown at us, to not getting food in a restaurant, some times we could not even get in the door an them tell us, or me No food for you. Almost as bad as the blacks of that time. Just a very bad time. Now we have those people in government Crazy.

[@maggierezac5820]

@@jackwireman5457 First & foremost, I most heartily thank you for your service as well! 👍 I grew up during the 60's & 70's & I had two uncles in 'Nam & one dear friend who came out of the jungle on the end of a rope!! Under fire! Sadly, we lost him to Crohn's BEFORE the VA concluded it WAS caused by Agent Orange. Grrr. But mostly, as you point out above, the way you soldiers were treated upon your return was, to me, a grade school kid, abominable!! Truly if anyone believes that people are ugly right now {& many are} chat with a Vietnam Era Veteran!! Also, sadly & enragingly, here we go again with the whole "Baby Killers" bullshit! 😤 Unbelievable! My son in law did 3 tours in the 'sandboxes' & he does have undiagnosed PTS {as it is now called} but won't admit it nor seek help. Very sad. But here we are & I am so very glad that you are still with us! Our generation had CCR etc., & nowadays the troops have Five Finger Death Punch & so forth to listen & relate to! Non Sibi Sed Patriae! Peace! ✌☮😊🤘💨

[@wadef7950]

Know what you mea?

[@joaquin91277]

Jack thank you so much for your service, my father was in Nam to in 68. god bless you

[@rockinroll7947]

She also wrote You've Got A Friend, Will You Love Me Tomorrow, Up On A Roof, and the list goes on and on. This is pure, complete, talent.

[@cehayes74]

Rockin Roll The female version of Rod Temperton (R.I.P)

[@user-B_8]

We know that... 🙃🤪😋

[@gilsonmelo2823]

Will You Love Me Tomorrow's composer and lyricist: Gerry Goffin.

[@johnhextall1136]

@@gilsonmelo2823 Goffin/King

[@MrChrissy1r]

@@gilsonmelo2823 Lyrics King, music Goffin.

[@SG-qk1li]

It's 2024, who's Listening to this Classic, smh U never know what real Love 💕 is, until it's gone. Thanks Carole King !!🥰🙏

[@davidlarson897]

I'm listening, and I love it!!! such good, sad memories

[@ChelleDerak]

As amazing as ever!

[@italia689]

Carole King is one of the greatest American songwriters ever,

[@diannerebedew259]

I have been listening to her since I was 12 yrs old...Now 64 and still jamming to her music.

[@davidcarter1738]

66 here...

[@pinty56]

Me too, 67 this year & still absolutely love this song

[@oraliamasswadi662]

Right on you go girl ✌️

[@TerryMullane-z4o]

Same here. Just started high school in 71, and a few primary school friends went to different schools. My elder sister had 'Tapestry', (as did every other friend's elder sister in Australia, it seemed). 'So far away' got hold of me too. Missed my K-6 friends. 65 in May.

[@septiawoman2911]

Dam...a new millennium and this song still jams! Carole King OWNS this song!

[@alvickijo]

One of the greatest albums of the 70s too

[@danw1374]

@the middle man Yeah most of us on here will be long dead by then..lol

[@henryanderson6752]

the middle man The 1900s was a different millennium then 2000s.

[@tonybrown8006]

Well, she wrote it.

[@mikepatrick5909]

Carole wrote dozens of hit songs...

[@samnussbaum4321]

My grandma was friends with her from the ages 11-15. She didn’t even know Carole could sing!

[@Lin0815huhi]

aha sure

[@samnussbaum4321]

@@Lin0815huhi ok then

[@KingChaos777]

If that is rather true thats awesome

[@emi6099]

@@samnussbaum4321 sure she was

[@seanmcgivney7631]

No one lives in a vacuum.

[@lapdawg60]

Charles Larkey's bass is PERFECT! Concentrate on just the bass the next time you listen to it. Full disclosure: yes, play bass. That old school tone is also wonderful.

[@Brady-w7v]

Better times, Better people, better music. And i wasn't even born yet !

[@unclesalty7778]

I was there neighbor! Very beautiful magical time! Except this song came true in my life !

[@r-yv5uz]

I remember listening to this song after my grandpa died, I started to mourn in tears. Then I found this song.

[@RS-rz9xj]

Yes. It's true. I keep waiting (at 77) to be proven wrong. Nope. Those were the best years for our music.

[@carolinerothenberg3982]

You are correct! I was there and those were the best times with the best music! 😊

[@Dina-nm1nx]

Correct...because now there's just a bunch of dufus people who just spend all there time watching OTHERS on their phones---and they are dull and moronic cause they don't DO their own thing. Just sit still and WATCH others ALL DAY and are so worried about fitting in or being trendy. so LAME... Just shut off phone and learn to do your OWN thing and LIVE your OWN lives.

[@jamesharwell835]

You can't overlook her amazing piano either.

[@murphs511]

Watched Carole on the AMA's tonight, she looks 50...and she is gonna be 78 on Feb09th...I first heard this album in 1971 in grade 9...Still takes me back in time to better days...May God Bless

[@MrANDYGEEZER]

Still beautiful inside & out

[@kimberlyashworth1833]

I lost someone I loved very much two weeks ago-- he died, but the lyrics still hit home, even though there was no breakup. I think this song impacts people in different ways. I'm 54 years old,and I have loved this song since I was a little girl.

[@garykibble4102]

Sorry for your loss. But you have got memories of him, no one can take them from you. X

[@trevorpugh6475]

I fell for Carole and this beautiful album way back in 1971... nothing has changed 🥰

[@jg1205]

This artist along with James Taylor, The Eagles, Seals & Crofts, America were the sound and feeling of the 70s.

[@mistermusic140]

You can add Cat Stevens to that list.

[@straightedgesteve1592]

dON'T FORGET bREAD!

[@daniashidi1299]

carpenters n linda ronstadt..

[@willjensen4639]

funnily enough, the lyrics for this song were written after the author broke up with James Taylor

[@JohnSmith-kz8yo]

Also neil young and carly simon...and I forgot elton john

[@bam440]

Nothing to be scared about listening to this strong jam in front of no body. I’m a real man with real pain and this gets me by💪🏾

[@michaellewis836]

Love some some Carole!!!!🌹🌹🌹

[@brianfugate2822]

Beautiful, timeless its hard to believe this is a 50 year old song

[@realname2158]

God I miss the 70's. The only decade that produced the greatest music there ever was or will be.

[@gabrielvasha3929]

From Mid 60's and 70's were the best musical era hands down ever.....this song was a classic of that era

[@mikepatrick5909]

@@gabrielvasha3929 true dat!

[@carolb.6350]

@@gabrielvasha3929 don't forget the 80s

[@notebookluvr]

Nah. There were some great hits from the 70s but I doubt it's anywhere close to the 80s.

[@m.e.d.7997]

@@notebookluvr No.

[@alanhigh8125]

It's so lyrically beautiful, but it also hits so hard and so deep, because nearly all of us have lived through this scenario. You listen, and the years fall away and the emotions, long buried, still feel fresh.

[@biknjak]

Well said.😎👍

[@Burt472]

True dat....Greetings from Italy

[@MargaretWrightPercy]

Grew up on this so beautiful and nostalgic brings back great memories of my childhood....and I remember the words from so long ago oh my my !!! Yikes!! Love the piano...🎉❤❤❤

[@wilykat]

This is woman keeping real to both herself and her former paramour. Songs like this don't exist anymore because people rely on gimmicks and catchphrases instead of their actual feelings.

[@eyesopen281]

thank you!!!

[@jeffreypetree7163]

There's no songs today that bring back feelings , I just know real music has died.

[@bellevueboys3056]

amen

[@philc4520]

Agreed 😊

[@PastorManning1]

Gimmicks and catch phrases, something Democrats rely on instead of actually trying to solve the problem

[@kathleenluciani3456]

My husband passed in 2018 and our daughter is getting married this year. She doesn't want to do a Daddy daughter dance with her uncles, who she loves but doesn't want to sob. When she was in jr high, we watched Gilmore girls every week and she fell in love with Where you Lead and has decided she and I will dance to it at her wedding. I filled my heart when she told me, a fun song and a happy memory for her. She plans to honor Dad quietly because she doesn't her wedding day to be sad and neither would her Dad. His daughters were his world

[@sweetdream9200]

I am a 17 years old girl who also discovers Carole King's songs from Gilmore Girls! I hope your daughter and you will have an unforgettable moment on the big day! And wish everything will go well as you planned!

[@phillipcorona9711]

I am so sorry for your loss. I.m sure you and your daughter will have a amazing day.

[@fairysnow8279]

That's such a beautiful touching story, I sent my congratulations to your daughter, may your husband rest in peace, this song has the same soul of you story thats incredible

[@jeffmartin2060]

This is absolutely great!

[@jeandistefano5486]

So sorry for your sorrow. Gina in lights

[@terrencelane6031]

Music. The universal language.

[@publicserviceannouncement4777]

Terrence Lane Amen!

[@alexandrevanhannigen7821]

Music is peace and love to the world!!

[@MrFrenchteacher1]

Terrence Lane My maths teacher used to say ‘Maths is the universal language ‘

[@maureensawatzki7917]

Oh the memories! They don't make music like this anymore 😢

[@markgreen2223]

Carole King is a genius!

[@kirkcloud2082]

Mark Green LOOOOOOOOOOOVED HER EVER SENCE TAPESTRY ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🎤🎹🎤🎹🎤🎹🎤🎹🎤🎹🎤🎹🎤🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼🎼

[@hollyherring71]

And a beautiful human being, too!

[@brucescott4261]

Mark Green ...I second that!!!

[@brucescott4261]

@@hollyherring71 ...Absolutely!!!

[@hollyherring71]

@@brucescott4261 She's just so humble, so human, and such a supporter of good things!

[@GunninRebel55]

That bass-line and melody is soothing to my soul. She sang this so beautifully too. A timeless classic!

[@BilisNegra]

Oh, the bassline, I'm glad I'm not alone! Must say every track in the mix is worth enjoying in its own right, but I'm a bassy dude.

[@charlesaguilar1708]

The bass is CHARLES LARKEY! Great musician!

[@Vinnybrain]

Being a Bassist...I second or tenth that!!... for me--- The SAX riff send shivvverrs !!!... its SOO o good!...got a kind of "new york"... maybe Walt Weiskoph got borrowed from Steely Dan :) for the session.....but Dayam it sticks in my Riff-Register!! Lol

[@RyneMurray23]

Her voice is so soft and sweet. Like a lullaby.

[@bambo0zled714]

I’m 19, and my orchestra teacher played this song in class once. I love it!

[@agape4tube]

This woman was beyond multi-talented. Great song writer for so many great entertainers and for herself, producer, as well as talented musician and singer.🎉❤

[@pjd4017]

Driving my Father's Cadillac Fleetwood on the open highway on Long Island in Summertime in the 1970's with all eight windows open, the Stereo radio playing Carol King. Wonderful Memories. PJD.

[@pdavis1973]

😢😢😢😢

[@paulclifford4040]

Love that story .as a former longislander ..Thx for sharing

[@paulmorris4110]

Try listening to some of these classic/greats on a QUADRAPHONIC sound system (preferably TAPE). AMAZING to hear.. long before today's "surround sound" systems.

[@aarontaylor1688]

Here just reliving memories of my sister who passed away two years ago. She LOVED Carol's music, and it makes me smile to see her enjoying it in my mind. Love ya, sis.

[@sandycares2995]

Sorry to hear of the passing of your precious sister. Glad you have these memories. They bring comfort for sure.❤

[@trulovegirl]

MY BROTHER PASSED ON FEB 6 2020 AND ONLY 5 MONTHS LATER ON JULY 8 2020 MY MOTHER PASSED, JUST ONE WEEK BEFORE HER BIRTHDAY, I HAVE MANY MEMORIES THAT I TREASURE AS WELL, I THANK GOD I STILL HAVE MY SISTER, SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF YOURS, BLESSINGS TO YOU🙏🙏

[@joahrose]

I never realized until i was older how amazing carole king really is at song writing. Such a talented artist.

[@charlesmiddleton1052]

I was nine when this song came out ,loved it then ,now I'm 56 years old, and I still love it,I must have a old soul.

[@hey_joe7069]

I was 1 and i liked it. who didn't back then? unless you were 75.

[@babsdolson]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/poiTl6huqt91Y5I

[@citybythesea2010]

Or, how about good taste? I'm right there with you. Simply classic, real and authentic.

[@lorenrobertson8039]

Same age...out on the back porch singing with friends to the Tapestry album smoking a joint and bonding like family. Yeah, my childhood wasn't really normal...

[@malenatijerina2116]

Me too...56 years ols and still love it

[@jackryan9183]

Want to know what the 70's sounded like? Here ya go...

[@capitaoalcir]

JAMES ROCKFORD............................GREAT CHOICE !!!!!!!!!!!

[@noeltaylor3594]

There was nothing romantic about the 70's. Lots of tough times for lots of people. But the music? Sounds as good today as it did then. This song can't be remade. Estefan tried, but you can't really remake a perfect song and this is a perfect song.

[@sillybilly4710]

Noel Taylor Exactly, everyone praises the era they grew up in and completely ignore the millions of people that suffered during that same period outside of their childhood suburb.

[@eles2147]

@@capitaoalcir thought about that show.

[@mikewoodman2872]

Amen, brotha

[@tjm3774]

Congratulations on her recent induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame... long overdue!

[@decristo1021]

This song is so plaintive and accepting…it captures the sadness and ultimately the resignation and acceptance of a once perfect carefree relationship gone bad….nothing you can do but amputate it and move on…..

[@steveoshow4832]

1971 surely has to be one of the most creative in the history of rock and pop. Elton John, The Who, Lennon, Marvin Gaye, Led Zeppelin, Bowie, George Harrison to name but a few were all at the top of their game and amongst them was Carole King flying high with one of the most popular albums of the year and it's headlining song It's Too Late which even now four decades on retains its fresh and honest lyrics with the dreamiest music production. And then even topping that by having James Taylor's cover of You've Got A Friend as a #1 global hit. Carole never surpassed this success but giving the world Tapestry is still indeed a legacy to be proud of.

[@tatsucreditrepair6169]

Don't forget James Brown, that's when his funky music exploded.

[@thehouseofcm]

And the Rolling Stones "Sticky fingers" too!

[@RICKzzSANDS]

You are so Right.. I was in College 70 thru 74 & Literally Lived on Top 40 Music... Warm Summer Nights Cruising the Gut in my 67 Chevelle SS 396.. Stopping at Rebels Superstore or Gas Stations to buy Bootleg 8-Tracks and if You didn't have a Muncie 8-Track under the Dash you just weren't Cool... Tapestry was always on the Top of my List to go in the 8-Track.. The late 60's and 70's Music will live on!!!!!

[@kelleyhice]

Don't forget the creation of the cassette tape.

[@sheilasams5065]

I WAS BORN IN 63 SO THE 60s and 70sIS THE MUSIC I GREW UP WITH AND THE 70s HAD SOME OF THE BEST MUSIC AND MUSICIANS IN THE WORLD ✌💖🌹👍🤘😎