Will You Love Me Tomorrow
Carole King
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SONGWRITING FACTThe song "Will You Love Me Tomorrow" was lyrically written by Gerry Goffin and musically composed by Carole King, who were notable songwriting partners and couples in real life.
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CHARTS FACTThe original version of "Will You Love Me Tomorrow" performed by The Shirelles hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1961. It made history as the first song by an all-black girl group to reach that position in the US charts.
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BEHIND THE SCENES FACTThe same song delivered by Carole King featured in her 1971 album "Tapestry," which became one of the best-selling albums of all time.
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GRAMMY HALL OF FAME FACTBoth versions of "Will You Love Me Tomorrow" secured a spot in the Grammy Hall of Fame - The Shirelles' version in 2001 and Carole King's in 2010.
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COVER FACTThe song has been covered by numerous artists throughout the years, including Amy Winehouse, Roberta Flack, and the Four Seasons, showcasing its timeless appeal.
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CULTURAL CONTEXT FACTThe song became an anthem of uncertainty in romance, capturing the anxieties of the emerging sexual revolution in the early 1960s.
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INSPIRATION FACTThe title and concept of "Will You Love Me Tomorrow" were reportedly conceived by Gerry Goffin while he was walking down Broadway in New York City.
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CAMEO FACTCarole King’s version in the year 1971 featured Joni Mitchell and James Taylor as backup singers on the track.
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APOLOGETIC FACTSome radio stations initially refused to play The Shirelles' version because they felt the song was too sexually suggestive. The company responded by releasing a statement saying the song depicted a "woman in love" who had "the right to ask the pertinent questions."
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MOVIE USE FACTThe song has been beautifully used in various films and TV shows, including "Dirty Dancing" and "Gilmore Girls," ensuring its continued relevance for newer generations.
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