Summary
Thoroughbred is the seventh album by American singer-songwriter Carole King, released in 1975. 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.
| Thoroughbred | ||||
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| Released | December 1975 | |||
| 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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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [1] |
| Rolling Stone | (positive)[2] |
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. Cash Box called "High Out of Time" "a sweet ballad, filled with Carole King's expected but always exciting melody hooks."[3]Record World called "High Out of Time" a "thoughtful and moving story as only this songstress can relate."[4] The track "There's a Space Between Us" features harmony vocals by James Taylor.
Track listing edit
All 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
- J.D. Souther – backing vocals
- James Taylor – guitar, backing vocals
- Waddy Wachtel – guitar
Production notes
- Lou Adler – producer
- Milt Calice – engineer
- Hank Cicalo – engineer
Charts edit
Weekly charts edit
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Year-end charts edit
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Certifications edit
| Region | Certification |
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| United States (RIAA)[10] | Gold |
References edit
- ^ 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.