Goin' Back
Carole King
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I think I'm goin' back To the things I learned so well in my youth, I think I'm returning to The days when I was young enough to know the truth Now there are no games To only pass the time No more coloring books, No Christmas bells to chime But thinking young and growing older is no sin And I can play the game of life to win I can recall a time, When I wasn't afraid to reach out to a friend And now I think I've got A lot more than a skipping rope to lift Now there's more to do Than watch my sailboat glide Then everyday can be my magic carpet ride And I can play hide and seek with my fears, And live my life instead of counting my years Let everyone debate the true reality, I'd rather see the world the way it used to be A little bit of freedom, all we're left So catch me if you can I'm goin' back I can recall, I can remember I can recall, I can remember I can recall, I can remember
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Written by: CAROLE KING, GERRY GOFFIN
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9 facts about this song
Carole King1. Composition: Carole King is one of the original composers of the song "Goin' Back" together with Gerry Goffin.
2. Album Appearance: The song appeared on her 1980 album called “Pearls: Songs of Goffin and King”.
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Diana Ross3. Album Release: Diana Ross' version of "Goin' Back" was released on her 1973 album "Touch Me in the Morning".
4. Cover Version: This was a cover version and Ross wasn't involved in the writing process.
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Dusty Springfield5. First Released Recording: Dusty Springfield was the first artist to record "Goin' Back" in 1966.
6. Industry Recognition: Her version of the song is often considered the most successful and has been acclaimed by music industry.
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Freddie Mercury7. Solo Performance: Freddie Mercury performed "Goin' Back" during his solo career, separate from his work with Queen.
8. Album Feature: The song featured on Freddie Mercury's posthumous 2006 collection "Lover of Life, Singer of Songs".
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Marianne Faithfull9. Compilation Release: Marianne Faithfull's rendition of "Goin' Back" was included in her 2005 compilation album "True - The Collection".
10. Soulful Interpretation: Faithfull is known for adding her own soulful, heartrending interpretation to the song in her version.
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Pretenders11. Charity Single: The Pretenders recorded the song as a charity single in 1987, with proceeds going to the PETA organization.
12. Chart Success: Their version of the song reached No. 17 on the UK Singles Chart.
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The Move13. B-Side Track: For The Move, "Goin' Back" was a B-side track to their single "Wild Tiger Woman" in 1968.
14. Band Member Contribution: The band's version was sung by their member Trevor Burton.
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The New Seekers15. Cover Version: The New Seekers also covered "Goin' Back". It was included on their album "Circles" in 1972.
16. Pop Interpretation: The New Seekers are known for their pop interpretation of the song.
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General Facts17. Song Theme: "Goin' Back" is a song about growing up and wishing to return to childhood simplicity.
18. Popularized by Multiple Artists: The song has been made famous by various artists in the music industry throughout the years.
19. Frequent Coverage: "Goin' Back" is one of Goffin and King's most frequently covered songs.
20. Different Interpretations: Each version of the song offers different interpretations, showcasing the versatility of the composition.
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