This month's edition of #classicalbumtweets will be taking place in an hour. Carole King's Tapestry will be getting the treatment.
— Eloquent 2-Year Old (@hecticivan) September 10, 2014If you've never heard Tapestry, you're kind of missing out. It was like the 21 of its time, except better.
— Eloquent 2-Year Old (@hecticivan) September 10, 2014Time to get started on #classicalbumtweets. Join me when I press play on Carole King's Tapestry. pic.twitter.com/azzNPK0mXw
— Eloquent 2-Year Old (@hecticivan) September 11, 2014Pushing play on Tapestry...now. #classicalbumtweets
— Eloquent 2-Year Old (@hecticivan) September 11, 2014That opening to "I Feel The Earth Move" feels so much like 70s AM. I literally started seeing things from filter of photographs back then.
— Eloquent 2-Year Old (@hecticivan) September 11, 2014It's pretty much the closest Tapestry comes to rocking. Sign of the times and possible nod to acts she used to write for #classicalbumtweets
— Eloquent 2-Year Old (@hecticivan) September 11, 2014"So Far Away" is close to perfection. Universal sentiment of long-distance longing. King's voice took it up a level. #classicalbumtweets
— Eloquent 2-Year Old (@hecticivan) September 11, 2014Not the greatest vocalist, but she's so damn effective. Very touching in tender moments, but money when trying to belt. #classicalbumtweets
— Eloquent 2-Year Old (@hecticivan) September 11, 2014Those little strains gives her an Everywoman feel. #classicalbumtweets
— Eloquent 2-Year Old (@hecticivan) September 11, 2014"It's Too Late" is another track whose craft I admire. King had years of practice as a songwriter, so no surprise. #classicalbumtweets
— Eloquent 2-Year Old (@hecticivan) September 11, 2014I wouldn't say that there are a ton of quotables on Tapestry, but everything is placed with such care. Nothing clunky. You simply connect.
— Eloquent 2-Year Old (@hecticivan) September 11, 2014"Home Again" was probably the first stunner for me. Very short, but a lot of build, more King belting. "Chills my soooul to the marrow"
— Eloquent 2-Year Old (@hecticivan) September 11, 2014I see snowflakes solemnly falling from a window point of view every time I hear "Home Again." #classicalbumtweets
— Eloquent 2-Year Old (@hecticivan) September 11, 2014As I said, lyrics were pretty much open, but very effective. Not much mystery. No wonder it sold the amount it did. pic.twitter.com/UKukXzs5Fm
— Eloquent 2-Year Old (@hecticivan) September 11, 2014I put "Beautiful" on a mixtape for a friend, but they didn't care for it. Thought they would've appreciated the chorus. #classicalbumtweets
— Eloquent 2-Year Old (@hecticivan) September 11, 2014"You've got to get up every morning with a smile on your face and show the world all the love in your heart." Cynicism steals all our fun.
— Eloquent 2-Year Old (@hecticivan) September 11, 2014"Way Over Yonder" is more of King going in soul mode. You know someone else could have killed this song, but with her there's sincerity.
— Eloquent 2-Year Old (@hecticivan) September 11, 2014My goodness, I just heard a drum fill on "Way Over Yonder" and it sounded so full and beautiful. 70s soft rock production yields surprises.
— Eloquent 2-Year Old (@hecticivan) September 11, 2014Shhh. "Winter, spring, summer or fall/All you have to do is call/And I'll be there..."
— Eloquent 2-Year Old (@hecticivan) September 11, 2014"You've Got A Friend" can last through any generation. Just listening to it now I'm thinking of all the amazing people in my life.
— Eloquent 2-Year Old (@hecticivan) September 11, 2014I love when the bridge hits that minor chord. It gives weight to the friendship by going low. It beckons you to heed. #classicalbumtweets
— Eloquent 2-Year Old (@hecticivan) September 11, 2014"Now ain't good to know that you've got a friend when people can be so cold." Deep eye contact was being made when she sang that.
— Eloquent 2-Year Old (@hecticivan) September 11, 2014I think "Where You Lead" has some of my favorite lines. The part about leaving for NYC always makes me smile. #classicalbumtweets
— Eloquent 2-Year Old (@hecticivan) September 11, 2014It was such a treat to hear that song every week when Gilmore Girls came on back in the day. Remind to go back to that series. Only got S1.
— Eloquent 2-Year Old (@hecticivan) September 11, 2014There are times when I prefer King's "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow" more than Shirelles'. Feels more walk-of-shamey. #classicalbumtweets
— Eloquent 2-Year Old (@hecticivan) September 11, 2014Shirelles version was more innocent, but King made it pretty sobering. Might've been her original intent when her Gerry Goffin wrote it.
— Eloquent 2-Year Old (@hecticivan) September 11, 2014Not the biggest fan of "Smackwater Jack" because it lets off the emotional train, but I appreciate b/c it allowed King to be clever.
— Eloquent 2-Year Old (@hecticivan) September 11, 2014Smackwater Jack shot a bunch of ppl & was hanged. "On the whole it was a very good year for the undertaker." Yes, Carole! Show us your wit!
— Eloquent 2-Year Old (@hecticivan) September 11, 2014The title track, "Tapestry" is probably my favorite. I think that says something about me because it's also the most mysterious and magical.
— Eloquent 2-Year Old (@hecticivan) September 11, 2014The keyboards on "Tapestry" are so damn lush and eerie. Not sure exactly what, but sounds like it's through tremolo. #classicalbumtweets
— Eloquent 2-Year Old (@hecticivan) September 11, 2014I mean, nothing can top Aretha's version of "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman," but it's hard not to appreciate the simplicity here.
— Eloquent 2-Year Old (@hecticivan) September 11, 2014The focus on King's version is on the lyrics and how lovely those chord changes are. They're quite incredible when you take the time.
— Eloquent 2-Year Old (@hecticivan) September 11, 2014And I love that King can't match Aretha's power and that's what makes the performance feel more human, and dare I say, natural. Great finale
— Eloquent 2-Year Old (@hecticivan) September 11, 2014I hate to say it, but whenever I look at Tapestry cover, I automatically think, "Welp, that cat must be dead by now." #classicalbumtweets
— Eloquent 2-Year Old (@hecticivan) September 11, 2014Tapestry is wonderful in the way that it taps into a lot of things that humans long for. Hard not to find at least one song to connect with.
— Eloquent 2-Year Old (@hecticivan) September 11, 2014This brings me to the end of another edition of #classicalbumtweets. Never knew you Tapestry Cat, but I'll miss you. pic.twitter.com/3xeWxWVVeH
— Eloquent 2-Year Old (@hecticivan) September 11, 2014I do this every 2nd Wednesday of the month. For Oct., stick to the rivers & the #classicalbumtweets that you're used to. TLC's CrazySexyCool
— Eloquent 2-Year Old (@hecticivan) September 11, 2014
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