Goin' Back

Carole King

About Goin' Back

"Goin' Back" (a.k.a. "Going Back") is a song written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King in 1966. It describes the loss of innocence that comes with adulthood, along with an attempt, on the part of the singer, to recapture that youthful innocence. The song has been recorded by many artists, including Dusty Springfield, Goldie Zelkowitz, the Byrds, Elkie Brooks, Blerta, Deacon Blue, Marianne Faithfull, Bill Drummond (of the KLF), Nils Lofgren, Freddie Mercury (on a Larry Lurex single), the Move, the New Seekers, the Pretenders, Diana Ross, Richard Thompson, Phil Collins, and Bon Jovi, as well as by Carole King herself.  


Year:
1980
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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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Carole King

Carole King (born February 9, 1942) is an American singer, songwriter, and pianist. King and her former husband Gerry Goffin wrote more than two dozen chart hits for numerous artists during the 1960s, many of which have become standards. As a singer, her Tapestry album topped the U.S. album chart for 15 weeks in 1971, and remained on the charts for more than six years. more »

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Written by: CAROLE KING, GERRY GOFFIN

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9 facts about this song

Carole King
1. 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”.
Diana Ross
3. 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.
Dusty Springfield
5. 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.
Freddie Mercury
7. 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".
Marianne Faithfull
9. 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.
Pretenders
11. 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.
The Move
13. 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.
The New Seekers
15. 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.
General Facts
17. 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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