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From album
Tapestry
Carole King · 1971 · Track 2
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Duración3:55
ÁlbumTapestry
Año1971
ISRCUSSM17100516
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The story behind
When you immerse yourself in *So Far Away*, you encounter a melody that evokes that feeling of distance, not just physical but also emotional, which can arise in relationships. The lyrics, written by Carole King, start from the idea of someone missing their partner and unfold to explore the gap that can grow between two people, even when they are close. The warmth of King's voice in the original recording, accompanied by a piano that seems to caress each note, conveys that melancholy in a very direct way. It is one of those songs that, with its apparent simplicity, manages to touch deep chords.
This piece is part of Tapestry, Carole King's second studio album, released in 1971. The recording of *So Far Away* took place in January of that same year at A&M Studios in Hollywood, under the production of Lou Adler and with Hank Cicalo as recording engineer. In the take, in addition to King on piano, we hear James Taylor on acoustic guitar, Russ Kunkel on drums, Charles Larkey on bass, and Curtis Amy on flute. The album Tapestry had an enormous impact, consolidating King as a central figure in music and being recognized with several Grammy Awards in 1972, including Album of the Year. *So Far Away* has been covered by various artists over the years, demonstrating its enduring quality, and was even performed at the funeral of Amy Winehouse, one of her admirers.