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Singer Carole King on Her Early Songwriting Days

In the 1960s, King wrote hit songs like "Up on the Roof" and "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?" But in the 70s, she achieved lasting fame with songs like "Natural Woman" and her album "Tapestry," which was the best-selling album of the decade. Terry spoke to her in 1989. (Rebroadcast.)

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Fresh Air with Terry Gross, September 20, 1996: Interview with Ellie Greenwich; Interview with Carole King; Interview with Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller; Interview with Ronnie Spector; Review of the…

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