Now That Everything's Been Said

Now That Everything's Been Said - The City (1969)

The City was a band that was formed in the late 60's by Carole King, Danny Kortchmar, and King's second husband, Charles Larkey. And they only released one album, Now That Everything's Been Said.
King, who divorced her first husband, Gerry Goffin, moved to Laurel Canyon with her children, formed this band there.
The other two members, Danny Kortchmar and Cahrles Larkey left The Fugs to join this band. Later, Kortchmar joined a fusion band called The Section.
Lou Adler, who later produced King's Tapestry, also produced this album, and Jim Gordon, who palyed the drum in Derek And The Dominos and Delaney & Bonnie joined this recordings.

This was released between when King and Goffin divorced and when King released her solo album, so I don't think this album is known to many people. But I think this is as good as her Tapestry.

"Snow Queen" is a song written by King and Goffin that was covered by Roger Nichols and The Association. And I love this version because the arrangement is very sophisticated.

And I guess so may of you reading this know "I Wasn't Born To Follow" because The Byrds' cover version is in Easy Rider Soundtrack, but this song was actually written by Carole King!

And other songs were covered by many musicians as well (like The Monkees' "A Man Without A Dream" and Blood, Sweat & Tears' "That Old Sweet Roll").
Though many songs were covered, it went out of production due to distribution problem.
That's why this album became very rare and I don't think the original edition can come by easily now. And even if you encounter it, I think it'll cost you a lot (just like other rare vinyls lol).
But, thankfully, we have the internet! I couldn't find video of full album, but I could find the playlist on YouTube! So please check it out if this piqued your curiosity (And I do hope it does!). Thanks for reading! <3

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