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From album
Tapestry
Carole King · 1971 · Track 9
Details
TonalidadC
Compás4/4
Tempo81 BPM
Duración4:12
ÁlbumTapestry
Año1971
ISRCUSSM10800383
Fun facts
Shirelles recorded Will You Love Me Tomorrow in 1960, and it was the first song by a female group to reach the top of the Billboard Hot 100. They recorded it for their album Tonight's the Night, and released it as a single that same month. The song became a hit, and later many artists covered it, including Carole King on her album Tapestry in 1971.
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The story behind
Carole King wrote "Will You Love Me Tomorrow?" in 1960, a song that became the first success of a female group to reach number one on the Billboard Hot 100. She recorded the Shirelles in a New York studio, and released it as a single in November of that year. The lyrics, which speak of fear of rejection and need for love, were met with some resistance by some radio stations that considered it too sexual. The song has an AABA structure and was recorded with a session band that included piano and drums.
The Carole King version appeared on her album Tapestry in 1971, with background vocals by Joni Mitchell and James Taylor. This slower version stood out for its introspective atmosphere. The song remains a hit in live performances and has been interpreted by many artists over the years.
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