So Far Away
Carole King
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Although you see the world Different from me, Sometimes I can touch upon The wonders that you see. All the new colors And pictures you've designed. Oh, yes sweet darling, So glad you are a child of mine, Child of mine, Child of mine, Oh, yes sweet darling, So glad you are a child of mine. You don't need directions, You know which way to go And I don't want to hold you back, I just want to watch you grow. You're the one who taught me You don't have to look behind. Oh, yes sweet darling, So glad you are a child of mine, Child of mine, Child of mine, Oh, yes sweet darling, So glad you are a child of mine. Nobody's gonna kill your dreams Or tell you how to live your life. There'll always be people to make it hard for a while But you'll change their heads when they see you smile. The times you were born in May not have been the best, But you can make the times to come Better than the rest, I know you will be honest If you can't always be kind, Oh, yes sweet darling, So glad you are a child of mine, Child of mine, Child of mine, Oh, yes sweet darling, So glad you are a child of mine. Oh, yes sweet darling, So glad you are a child of mine, Child of mine, Child of mine, Oh, yes sweet darling, So glad you are a child of mine.
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Written by: Carole King
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10 facts about this song
Composer"So Far Away" was written and composed by Carole King, one of America's most prolific songwriters who has crafted tunes for various artists across several decades.
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AlbumThe song is from the album "Tapestry" released in 1971, which is one of the best-selling albums of all time and has influenced music across generations.
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Awards and Accolades"Tapestry", the album featuring "So Far Away," won four Grammy Awards in 1972, including Album of the Year.
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Popularity"So Far Away" peaked at number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100 and remained in the charts for 10 weeks, helping to establish Carole King as a popular solo artist.
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Live PerformanceThe track is often performed live by King, featuring an intimate arrangement that highlights her vocal abilities and piano skills.
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Personal TouchThe song was inspired by King's feelings of homesickness and longing, while she was living in Los Angeles but missing her home in New York.
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Later RecognitionRolling Stone named "So Far Away" as one of the 500 greatest songs of all time in 2004.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by many artists including Rod Stewart, who had a minor hit with it in 1995.
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GenreThis classic hit falls under folk rock and soft rock genre, and contributed greatly to the singer-songwriter trend of the 1970s.
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LegacyToday, "So Far Away" remains one of Carole King's most beloved and recognized songs, continuing to resonate with listeners all around the globe.
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