Carole King Divorced Her Husband Immediately After This Happened

Carole King, born in 1942 in Brooklyn, New York, is one of the most influential singer-songwriters in music history. Her career began in the early 1960s when she worked as a songwriter with her then-husband, Gerry Goffin. Together, they penned numerous hits for other artists, including "Will You Love Me Tomorrow" for The Shirelles and "The Loco-Motion" for Little Eva. Their work at the Brill Building cemented King’s status as a prolific writer, but her success as a performer was still to come.

▬Contents of this video▬
00:00 - Intro
01:02 - Carole King’s Life and Career
08:51 - Outro

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In 1971, she released her groundbreaking album Tapestry, which featured hits like "It's Too Late" and "I Feel the Earth Move." The album was a commercial and critical success, earning four Grammy Awards and remaining on the charts for over six years. Tapestry solidified King's place as a pioneer of the singer-songwriter movement, and it continues to influence artists to this day.

Throughout her career, King has released over 20 albums and has been added to the prestigious Songwriters Hall of Fame as well as the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Her music is characterized by its emotional depth, catchy melodies, and relatable lyrics, resonating with generations of fans.

King’s personal life, however, was not as smooth. She married four times, starting with Goffin. Their relationship, though creatively fruitful, was tumultuous, with infidelity and drug abuse leading to their eventual divorce. Her second marriage, to Charles Larkey, was short-lived. Her third marriage to Rick Evers ended in tragedy when Evers, who had become abusive, died of a drug overdose. King’s final marriage, to Rick Sorenson, also ended in divorce. Despite her struggles in relationships, Carole King’s resilience shines through her music, where she continues to inspire with her powerful voice and lyrics.

It's time to look back at Carole King’s extraordinary life and career but also have a look at some of the challenges she faced during her marriages.

Carole King Divorced Her Husband Immediately After This Happened

[robinfranklin]

I love "You've Got A Friend, " & "It's Too Late" I was just a child but I loved her voice.❤

[sandrastrom]

I love Carole King. She has always inspired me, her strength, her amazing talent and I grew up with all her awesome music. I love you Carole! You never cease to amaze me!!!

[CathieKiker]

I loved you then and now. You are timeless. Thank you❤

[windronner]

‘Prolific’ is one of the best ways id describe her. Remarkably prolific.

[thefamouspeopleus]

Carole King's journey is nothing short of inspiring!

[mercedesnevarez]

I love your music inspired by your success

[judybailey]

Tapestry, my sister played that album everyday right after Beatles . She was the oldest and the boss of our room . My other sister and I were so glad when Led Zepplin came out . She got her first apartment right after that and nothing was the same ever again . Gives me fond memories and glad it was big for her .

[tomzifertomzifer]

I remember Tapestry came out when I was in high school listened to it many times. Think I will buy a new copy.

[rkmklz]

She is amazing...❤ Her....that Tapestry album is still Hot 🔥 Now in 2024

[KatherineCorwin]

CAROL KING IS OUR TRUE AMERICAN TREASURE n A BLESSING

[suzannegaglie]

You’re talking about Rick Evers and his abuse but you’re showing pictures of James Taylor. This is very misleading

[lorewilhelm]

She's a fantastic singer- songwriter. I'm sorry that she was abused and cheated on.

[davefairburn]

Tapestry was produced by Lou Adler who also produced ALL of the Mama's & Papa's songs & albums. He produced Tapestry for just $21, 000 & took just three weeks to finish. The Lennon & McCartney always wondered who was "Goffin / King writing team who they got to meet in February 1964. PBS did a two-hour documentary on her a few years ago under "American Experience." Interviewing other artists & her daughters.

[katterkat]

I had her Tapestry album. I watched her concerts whenever they aired on TV.

[wsrutledge]

This video is very interesting, but it does not explain specifically what her husband did that prompted her to divorce him.

[judithortiz-velazquez]

You show photos of James Taylor not of Rick Evers. There is one photo online that resembles Taylor. There is photo that king is on the image.

[robcarvalho]

Why all pictures of her and James Taylor while talking about Rick Evers? She and JT are longtime friends.

[kevintaylor]

You kept showing James Taylor as her third husband. Not true .

[vickyabramowitz]

Carole divorced her husband after what happened?

[antoniocarlosmoreira]

deveria ter largado o marido violento, mas a sorte dela, é que ele morreu, tem que dar graças a Deus, porque não tinha inteligência para se separar na época