Carol King

Bedouine tells us about the things that inspire her (listen to new LP 'Waysides')

Bedouine‘s list of inspirations includes Joni Mitchell, The Strokes, Bobby Charles, and more.

Nick Cave, John Cale, Donovan, Beck & more pay tribute to Leonard Cohen

Also: Robyn Hitchock, Bradford Cox, Cat Stevens, Judy Collins, Elton John, Questlove, Win Butler & more

watch Aretha Franklin wow the Kennedy Center Honors with "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman"

The Kennedy Center Honors paid tribute to Carol King earlier this month and CBS aired the special last night. As always its a star-studded affair both on stage and in the audience (including President Obama and family) but no one shined brighter than Aretha Franklin who reminded everyone she’s still Queen of Soul with a knockout performance of “(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman” that had co-writer Carol King jaw-dropped and President Obama wiping away tears…

songwriter Gerry Goffin, RIP

Gerry Goffin’s name was not as universally known as that of his former wife and songwriting collaborator, Carole King. But the lyrics that Goffin wrote — for such early-rock era classics as Will You Love Me Tomorrow, (You Make Me Feel Like A) Natural Woman and Up On the Roof — have remained in the pop canon for decades…