Simple Things/Hold On/In The Name Of Love/Labyrinth/You're The One Who Knows/Hard Rock Cafe/Time Alone/God Only Knows/To Know That I Love You/One
Simple Things was the last album from singer songwriter Carole King to enjoy a high chart placing. She was enormously popular in the early 1970s, and will be forever remembered for her magnificent hit compositions during the early 1960s. (US:17)
“Carole King’s contract with the Ode label had expired with her last release and with it her overwhelming commercial success also ended. While she would continue to be moderately successful, there would be none of the commercial highs that dominated the earlier part of her recording career.”
“Simple Things marked the beginning of an evolution in her musical style. She would rely less on dramatic, gritty, and personal lyrics and instead move towards a more laid-back or pastoral style of writing. The music was good but not enough for one to choose to listen to over many of those that preceded it. Pleasant but not essential.”
“This was probably Carole's least successful LP commercially, but has handsome rewards for those who appreciate her excellent song craft and performance.”
“The first time I listened to this I thought that it not one of her best. So I listened to it again and read the lyrics as she sang the songs. Then I listened to it again and realized the emotion that she put into the songs. When you really listen to the songs, you get it.”
“Fans will find many fine album tracks, all of which are relentlessly optimistic. Even the song of separation, You're The One Who Knows, leans on the lasting value of what was, rather than dwelling on what's no more, and the closing One speaks to King's growing social conscience.”
“Several songs are all richly orchestral numbers mixing elements of folk, symphonic pop and progressive rock.”
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