In May 1970, “Ode” label released “Writer”, the debut Carole King album. It was recorded March-April 1970, at “Crystal Sound” in Los Angeles, and was produced by John Fischbach.
Personnel:
- Carole King – lead and backing vocals, piano, arrangements
- James Taylor- acoustic guitar, backing vocals
- Daniel Kortchmar- acoustic and electric guitar, conga
- Ralph Schuckett- organ
- John Fischbach – Moog synthesizer
- Charles Larkey – Fender bass
- Joel O’Brien – drums, percussion, vibes
- Abigale Haness, Delores Hall – backing vocals
- Andrew Berliner – engineer
- Gerry Goffin – mixing
- Guy Webster – cover photography
- Tom Neuwirth – liner photographs
- Rod Dyer, Paul Bruhwiler – layout, design
Track listing:
All tracks by Gerry Goffin and Carole King, except where noted.
- Spaceship Races
- No Easy Way Down
- Child of Mine
- Goin’ Back
- To Love
- What Have You Got to Lose – lyrics by Toni Stern
- Eventually
- Raspberry Jam – lyrics by Toni Stern
- Can’t You be Real
- I Can’t Hear You No More
- Sweet Sweetheart
- Up on the Roof
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