Nightingale
Carole King
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Like some night bird homeward wingin He seeks the sheltered nest Like the sailor's lost horizon, He needs some place to rest The songs that he's been singin' No longer make much sense And those stranger's cold perceptions They've killed his confidence Nightingale, she sails away upon a sea of song Nightingale, she serenades his lonely, lonely life along When his tired voice is broken His golden hope is gone She makes a lost soul's simple longing somehow not so wrong Nightingale, nightingale He was strong, but he was taken By the thought of his success Those spotlights shadows How they lured him and took him like all the rest But that old dream don't look good now No it don't seem quite the same He needs to hear a tender word Won't you sing him home again Nightingale, she sails away up on a sea of song Nightingale, she serenades his lonely, lonely life along When his strength is slowly going, His pride is all but gone She makes a foolish dreamer listen to one last song Nightingale ooh sing sweet nightingale Oh, na, na, na, na Nightingale ooh sing sweet nightingale
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Written by: CAROLE KING, DAVID PALMER
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10 facts about this song
Artist BackgroundCarole King is an American singer-songwriter who has been active in the music industry for over 60 years. She is known as one of pop music's greatest writers and has written or co-written over 400 songs.
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Album Release"Nightingale" is a track from Carole King’s seventh album, "Wrap Around Joy," which was released in 1974.
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Chart RankingsThe song "Nightingale" was a big hit and reached number nine (#9) on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Song GenreLike many of King's songs, "Nightingale" combines elements of pop and folk, with a touch of jazz influence.
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Awards and RecognitionThe album "Wrap Around Joy," which features the song "Nightingale," won a Grammy Award as the Best Engineered Album, and became a certified gold record.
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SongwritingWhile King is known for writing her songs often with former husband and lyricist Gerry Goffin, this track was penned by King and Dave Palmer.
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Song MeaningThe song is a call-to-arms, asking the singer (the nightingale) to use their voice for good and to uplift those around them.
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Live PerformancesKing has played "Nightingale" live in many of her concerts, and it remains a fan favorite till today.
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Covers and RenditionsWhile King's version is the most famous, "Nightingale" has also been covered by other artists over the years.
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Legacy"Nightingale," along with King's many other hits, solidified her reputation as one of the leading female singer-songwriters of the 20th century.
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