Where You Lead

Carole King

About Where You Lead

"Where You Lead" is a song written in 1970 by Carole King with lyricist Toni Stern, introduced on King's iconic 1971 album Tapestry. A Top 40 hit for Barbra Streisand in both a studio and a live version — the latter in a medley entitled "Sweet Inspiration/ Where You Lead'" — the song has also served as the main theme song for The WB dramedy series Gilmore Girls in a lyrically revised version recorded by King and Louise Goffin.


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2006
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Wanting you the way I do
I only want to be with you
And I would go
To the ends of the earth
'Cause darling
To me that's what you're worth

Where you lead, I will follow
Anywhere that you tell me to
If you need, you need me to be with you
I will follow where you lead

If you're out on the road
Feeling lonely, and so cold
All you have to do is call my name
And I'll be there on the next train

Where you lead, I will follow
Anywhere that you tell me to
If you need, you need me to be with you
I will follow where you lead

I always wanted a real home with flowers on the window sill
But if you want to live in New York City, honey, you know I will
I never thought I could get satisfaction from just one man
If anyone can keep me happy, you're the one who can

Where you lead, I will follow
Anywhere that you tell me to
If you need, you need me to be with you
I will follow where you lead

Where you lead, I will follow
Anywhere that you tell me to
If you need, you need me to be with you
I will follow where you lead

I'm gonna follow where you lead...
I will follow, I will follow...

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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, Toni Stern

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8 facts about this song

Songwriters and Artists
"Where You Lead" is a renowned song written by Carole King and Toni Stern. - The song was performed by multiple artists over the years, including renowned music artist Barbra Streisand and Carole King herself.
Album and Release
Carole King originally included "Where You Lead" on her second studio album, Tapestry, released in 1971. - This album is one of the best-selling album worldwide, with over 25 million copies sold.
Versions of the song
Barbra Streisand's recorded a version of "Where You Lead" for her 1971 album, Barbra Joan Streisand. - In 1972, Streisand decided to pair the song with another track from her album, "Sweet Inspiration," and released it as a medley. The single reached No. 37 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and No. 3 on the Adult Contemporary chart.
Lyrics and Theme
The song's lyrics are about devoted love and commitment - the willingness to follow a loved one wherever they go. - Some find the song's sentiments revolutionary for its time, as it depicts a woman taking active control in expressing her love and commitment to her partner.
Television Exposure
Probably the most well-known usage of this song is as the theme for the American TV Series "Gilmore Girls." - However, for this purpose, Carole King altered the lyrics slightly to reflect a mother-daughter relationship instead of a romantic one.
Live Performances
During the 'Live...In Concert' tour in 1972, Barbra Streisand performed the song as part of the show. - Likewise, Carole King also performed the song at her live concerts, and it became one of her signature songs.
Critics' Reception
Critics have praised "Where You Lead" for its catchy rhythm and profound lyrics. - Also, critics hailed Carole King for her brilliant songwriting.
Awards and Nominations
While "Where You Lead" wasn't nominated on its own, the album Tapestry, where it originally appeared, won four Grammy Awards in 1972, including Album of the Year.

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