Thoroughbred is the seventh album by American singer-songwriter Carole King, released in 1976. Her final release on Ode Records, it was produced by Lou Adler, who had been her collaborator since Tapestry (1971). After Carole King self-produced for a number of years on Capitol and Atlantic Records, Lou Adler later rejoined King to produce her 1984 album Speeding Time.
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| Released | January 13, 1976[1] | |||
| Studio | A&M (Hollywood) | |||
| Genre | Pop, soft rock | |||
| Length | 33:11 | |||
| Label | Ode / A&M (Original Issue) Ode / Epic (Re-issue) | |||
| Producer | Lou Adler | |||
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The track "Only Love Is Real" was released as a lead single from the album, and became her 4th and final chart-topper on the U.S. Billboard Adult Contemporary chart. "High Out of Time", a song featuring David Crosby and Graham Nash on vocals, was also released as a single. The track "There's a Space Between Us" features harmony vocals by James Taylor.
Critical reception
edit| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [2] |
| Rolling Stone | (positive)[3] |
Cash Box called "High Out of Time" "a sweet ballad, filled with Carole King's expected but always exciting melody hooks."[4] Record World called "High Out of Time" a "thoughtful and moving story as only this songstress can relate."[5]
Track listing
editAll songs written by Carole King, except where noted.
- Side one
- "So Many Ways" – 3:11
- "Daughter of Light" (Gerry Goffin, King) – 3:11
- "High Out of Time" (Goffin, King) – 3:15
- "Only Love is Real" – 3:29
- "There's a Space Between Us" – 3:20
- Side two
- "I'd Like to Know You Better" – 2:48
- "We All Have to Be Alone" (Goffin, King) – 3:44
- "Ambrosia" (King, Dave Palmer) – 3:16
- "Still Here Thinking of You" (Goffin, King) – 3:11
- "It's Gonna Work Out Fine" – 3:50
Personnel
edit- Carole King – piano, vocals, backing vocals
- Danny "Kootch" Kortchmar – guitar, vocals
- Russ Kunkel – drums
- Ralph MacDonald – percussion
- David Crosby – backing vocals
- Graham Nash – backing vocals
- Tom Scott – saxophone
- Leland Sklar – bass guitar
- JD Souther – backing vocals
- James Taylor – guitar, backing vocals
- Waddy Wachtel – guitar
Production notes
- Lou Adler – producer
- Milt Calice – engineer
- Hank Cicalo – engineer
Charts
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Weekly chartsedit
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Year-end chartsedit
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Certifications
edit| Region | Certification |
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| United States (RIAA)[11] | Gold |
References
edit- ^ "Pop Picks" (PDF). Cashbox. Retrieved September 2, 2024.
- ^ Thoroughbred at AllMusic. Retrieved 2012-02-23.
- ^ Holden, Stephen (1976-03-25). "Carole King: Thoroughbred: Music Review". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on 2008-12-20. Retrieved 2012-02-22.
- ^ "CashBox Singles Reviews" (PDF). Cash Box. May 1, 1976. p. 21. Retrieved 2021-12-11.
- ^ "Hits of the Week" (PDF). Record World. May 1, 1976. p. 1. Retrieved 2023-03-06.
- ^ Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992 (illustrated ed.). St Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. p. 166/167. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
- ^ Library and Archives Canada. Archived 2014-01-06 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved 2011-02-22
- ^ Oricon Album Chart Book: Complete Edition 1970-2005 (in Japanese). Roppongi, Tokyo: Oricon Entertainment. 2006. ISBN 4-87131-077-9.
- ^ Allmusic - Carole King > Wrap Around Joy > Charts & Awards > Billboard Albums
- ^ "Top Pop Albums of 1976". billboard.biz. Retrieved 2012-02-11.
- ^ "American album certifications – Carole King – Wrap Around Joy". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved 2012-02-07.