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"Been to Canaan" is a song written by Carole King introduced on King's 1972 album release Rhymes and Reasons. Released as that album's lead single, "Been to Canaan" peaked at #24 on the Billboard Hot 100 in January 1973 and it was the second of King's four #1 hits on the Easy Listening chart. The single also reached #20 on the Cashbox chart. A Finnish rendering of "Been to Canaan": "Olet Nähnyt Kaanan", was recorded by Anki on her 1973 album Aikalintu, while famous Swedish jazz singer Alice Babs recorded a jazzy cover on her album Music With a Jazz Flavour the same year.  


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Green fields and rolling hills
Room enough to do what we will
Sweet dreams of yestertime are running though my mind
Of a place I left behind, been so long, I can't remember when
I've been to Canaan and I want to go back again

Been so long, I'm living till then
Cause I've been to Canaan and I won't rest until
I go back again. Though I'm content with myself
Sometimes I long to be somewhere else
I try to do what I can, but with our day to day demands
We all need a promised land.

Been so long,I can't remember when
I've been to Canaan and I want to go back again
Been so long, I'm living till then
'Cause I've been to Canaan and I won't rest until
I go back again. Oh I want to be there in the wintertime
With a fireplace burning to warm me
And you to hold me when it's stormy

Been so long, I can't remember when
I've been to Canaan and I want to go back again
Been so long,I'm living till then.

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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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11 facts about this song

Been to Canaan" Creation
The song "Been to Canaan" is a famous song by singer-songwriter Carole King. It was created and produced in 1972.
Album History
The song is part of the album "Rhymes & Reasons", which was the fourth album by Carole King. Released in 1972, the album features a single "Been to Canaan", which topped the Billboard Pop Singles chart and was King's third "#1 hit".
Ranking Achievement
Not only did "Been to Canaan" top the Billboard Pop Singles chart, but it also topped the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart. It remained in the number one spot of the Billboard Easy Listening Chart for an entire month, from late 1972 to 1973.
Songs Content
The song refers to a longing for a heavenly place or an earthly paradise. "Canaan" was the Biblical term for an area in the Levant region, broadly defined as the birthplace of civilization and the promised land in the Bible.
Grammy Nomination
The song was nominated for a Grammy award in 1973 for the best Female Pop Vocal Performance.
Popular Covers
It was covered by various artists including Freddie Hubbard who did an 11 minute and 15-second Latin jazz rendition on his 1975 "The Baddest Hubbard" album.
International Recognition
In Japan, "Been to Canaan" often plays in many school's choral competitions alongside other Carole King’s hits. Additionally, there's a translated version that became a hit in the country.
Music Style
Like many of Carole King’s songs, "Been to Canaan" is marked by its soft and soothing melody. It belongs to the pop and easy-listening genre, often being referred to as 'soft rock'.
The Voice Behind the Lyrics
The song beautifully showcases Carole King’s vocal style. Her emotive and powerful voice gives depth to the lyrics which talk about nostalgic reminiscence and yearning for a place of peace and tranquility.
Song’s Duration
The song "Been to Canaan" has a length of approximately three minutes and thirty-eight seconds long.
Songwriters
Carole King is not only the singer but also the writer of the song, showcasing her talent in both areas. "Been to Canaan" is considered one of her greatest hits that she also composed.

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