{"product_id":"carole-king-rhymes-and-reasons-vinyl-lp-sp-77016","title":"Carole King – Rhymes \u0026 Reasons (Vinyl LP, SP 77016)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCarole King – \u003cem\u003eRhymes \u0026amp; Reasons\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatalog:\u003c\/strong\u003e SP 77016  |  \u003cstrong\u003eSide One Matrix: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSP-77031-2A C2-D 0 | \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ode Records  |  \u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vinyl LP\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarole King is one of the most celebrated singer-songwriters in popular music history. A Brooklyn-born prodigy who began writing hits for other artists in the early 1960s — including \"Will You Love Me Tomorrow\" for The Shirelles and \"(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman\" for Aretha Franklin — King stepped fully into the spotlight as a solo performer in the early 1970s. Her landmark 1971 album \u003cem\u003eTapestry\u003c\/em\u003e spent 15 weeks at #1 and remains one of the best-selling albums of all time, reshaping what it meant to be a female artist in rock and pop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Album\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRhymes \u0026amp; Reasons\u003c\/em\u003e, released in 1972 on Ode Records, arrived in the immediate wake of \u003cem\u003eTapestry\u003c\/em\u003e's extraordinary success. Rather than chasing the same commercial formula, King delivered a more introspective and lyrically rich collection — a quiet, confident statement from an artist at the height of her creative powers. Produced by Lou Adler, the album showcases King's gift for melody and her warm, intimate piano-driven arrangements. It reached #2 on the Billboard 200 and was certified platinum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe album opens with \u003cstrong\u003e\"Come Down Easy\"\u003c\/strong\u003e, a gentle, reassuring ballad that sets the album's reflective tone. \u003cstrong\u003e\"My My She Cries\"\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e\"Stand Behind Me\"\u003c\/strong\u003e demonstrate King's ability to blend emotional depth with accessible pop sensibility. The standout \u003cstrong\u003e\"Goodbye Don't Mean I'm Gone\"\u003c\/strong\u003e is a soulful, understated gem. Throughout, King's piano playing is expressive and unhurried, and her voice carries the lived-in warmth that made \u003cem\u003eTapestry\u003c\/em\u003e a generational touchstone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecord Condition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe record has been carefully cleaned with a \u003cstrong\u003eSpin-Clean\u003c\/strong\u003e record washer and placed into a \u003cstrong\u003enew inner plastic sleeve\u003c\/strong\u003e. The album also includes the \u003cstrong\u003eoriginal inner sleeve\u003c\/strong\u003e. While the album has minor scuffs, it \u003cstrong\u003eplayed flawlessly on a quality turntable with no skips\u003c\/strong\u003e. Minor pops and crackles were noted, consistent with the record's age and grade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eJacket Condition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe jacket is in \u003cstrong\u003eGood\u003c\/strong\u003e condition with minor scuffing in the corners, as shown in the photos. Includes original carboard inner sleeve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease review all photos carefully before purchasing — they form part of the item description.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Portage MCC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47721894576381,"sku":"Storefront Vinyl","price":8.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/9597\/7651\/files\/Carole_King_Rhymes_Reasons_Vinyl_LP_SP_77016.jpg?v=1781628578","url":"https:\/\/portagemcc.com\/fr\/products\/carole-king-rhymes-and-reasons-vinyl-lp-sp-77016","provider":"Portage MCC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}