Today marks two interesting historical occurrences that happened on this date. The first was the birth of Carole King, who celebrates her 80th birthday today. As a songwriter with her husband Gerry Goffen and on her own, she was responsible for the soundtrack of many of our lives. The early work the duo did in the Brill building in New York City had them churning out songs on a daily basis along with several other writing pairs -- each holed up in their little work rooms. After their breakup, King wrote and recorded for herself. I still have my vinyl copy of Tapestry -- an album that won three Grammy awards and contained songs that many know by heart to this day.
On this day 58 years ago, the Beatles first appeared on the Ed Sullivan show. I recall the TV being on in the living room while we were eating in the kitchen. We heard the group being introduced and my dad told me I could go watch 'your Beatles' -- something that rarely occurred during a meal. In the school year the next morning, kids were running around and singing the songs we'd heard the night before. That image has stuck with me over these many years. It was an introduction of the group to North America -- a group who would shape our ideas of music, fashion, spirituality, politics and so much more.
So -- today is a two-for. The first selection is from Carole King's early album and later became the title of the Broadway biographic show. The second is one of the songs played during that first Ed Sullivan show. Keep safe. Emjoy!
Beautiful -- Carole King
All My Loving -- The Beatles
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