The Carole King

Project has now

developed

into one of

London’s hottest

new tribute acts.

You’ve Got a Friend (1971) - Recorded at Crown Lane Studios 2023

There is a lovely myth behind this song, originally Carole King wrote the song for her Tapestry album (1971) but then.... the story goes that Carole King gave it to James Taylor when he fell on hard times. How true it is I can't be sure but what a lovley thing to do!

The project has gone from strength to strength and the concept has now expanded beyond the confines of the Tapestry album. Carole’s body of musical work is vast, from her years spent as a writer at The Brill Building and Geffen records, to her many solo and collaborative albums. The project now includes many numbers from all of Carole King's musical repertoire.

Carole King is one of the most prolific and successful singer songwriters of the 20th Century. She is labelled as being on to the top ten singer songwriters of our time.  

The Carole King Project started as a passion piece, a musical exercise. Is it possible to play and sing the entire Tapestry album, coupled by the realisation that not only could Claire do it, but she actually looked and sounded like Carole, it was an opportunity not to miss.


Claire uses a combination of acoustic piano and backing tracks alongside her vocal performance which is steeped in musicality, with a touch of feminist flower power, this show is second to none.

She has written for some of the biggest musicians: Aretha Franklin;  Blood Sweet and Tears; Bobby Lee; Dusty Springfield; Herman Hermits; James Taylor; Little Eva; Mariah Cary; The Animals; The Byrds; The Carpenters; The Crystals; The Drifters; The Everly Brothers; The Monkees; The Shirelles

This huge catalogue of music delivers a range of music 50’s 60 70 and 80’s combined with Claire’s versatile performance will leave you feeling uplifted and energised.  

So Far Away (1971) - Recorded at Crown Lane Studios 2023

  • Beautiful (1971)

    Hi-de-Ho (1968) - later released by Dusty Springfield

    Home Again (1973)

    I Feel The Earth Move (1971)

    It Might as Well Rain until September (1962)

    It’s Too Late (1971)

    Music (1971)

    Natural Woman (1967)

    So Far Away (1971)

    Tapestry (1971)

    Up On The Roof (1971)

    Way Over Yonder (1971)

    Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow (1971) (also available with backing tracks)

    You’ve Got A Friend (1971)

  • Anyone At All (from You’ve Got Mail 1998)

    Beautiful (1971)

    Been to Canaan (1972)

    Don’t Bring Me Down (Released The Animals 1965)

    Don’t Ever Change (Released by the Beatles 1961)

    Hard Rock Cafe (written because she loved the restaurant so much 1977)

    It Might As Well Rain Until September (released for Bobby Vee 1962)

    It’s Going To Take Some Time (written for The Carpenters 1972)

    It’s Too Late (1971)

    I’m In To Something Good (released by Herman and the Hermits 1964)

    Jazz Man (Written in 1974 featured in the Simpsons by Lisa Simpson 1985)

    Locomotion (released in 1962 by Little Eva 1962, later released by Kylie Minogue 1987)

    Natural Woman (1967)

    One Fine Day (released by the Chiffons 1963)

    Smackwater Jack (released on Tapestry 1971)

    Some King of Wonderful (released by the Drifters 1961)

    Some of your Lovin (released by the Honey Bees 1965)

    Sweat Seasons (released on Music Album 1971)

    Take Good Care of My Baby (released released by Bobby Vee 1961) later made famous by Baby Formula SMA

    Tapestry (1971)

    Up on the Roof (1971)

    Way over Yonder (1971)

    Where you Lead (released 1971 was rerecorded by Barbra Streisland 1973) later used as the Theme Song of Gilmore Girls

    Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow (released by the Shirelles 1960) and later Dusty Springfield

    You’ve Got A Friend (1971)

It’s Too Late (1971) - Recorded at Crown Lane Studios 2023