So Far Away
Carole King
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So far away Doesn't anybody stay in one place any more? It would be so fine to see your face at my door It doesn't help to know you're just time away Long ago I reached for you and there you stood Holding you again could only do me good Oh how I wish I could but you're so far away One more song about moving along the highway Can't say much of anything that's new If I could only work this life out my way I'd rather spend it being close to you But you're so far away Doesn't anybody stay in one place any more? It would be so fine to see your face at my door It doesn't help to know you're so far away Yeah yeah so far away Traveling around sure gets me down and lonely Nothing else to do but close my mind I sure hope the road don't come to own me There's so many dreams I've yet to find But you're so far away Doesn't anybody stay in one place any more? It would be so fine to see your face at my door And it doesn't help to know you're so far away Yeah yeah so far away, yeh, you're so far away
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Written by: Carole King
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10 facts about this song
Composer"So Far Away" was written and composed by Carole King, one of America's most prolific songwriters who has crafted tunes for various artists across several decades.
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AlbumThe song is from the album "Tapestry" released in 1971, which is one of the best-selling albums of all time and has influenced music across generations.
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Awards and Accolades"Tapestry", the album featuring "So Far Away," won four Grammy Awards in 1972, including Album of the Year.
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Popularity"So Far Away" peaked at number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100 and remained in the charts for 10 weeks, helping to establish Carole King as a popular solo artist.
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Live PerformanceThe track is often performed live by King, featuring an intimate arrangement that highlights her vocal abilities and piano skills.
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Personal TouchThe song was inspired by King's feelings of homesickness and longing, while she was living in Los Angeles but missing her home in New York.
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Later RecognitionRolling Stone named "So Far Away" as one of the 500 greatest songs of all time in 2004.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by many artists including Rod Stewart, who had a minor hit with it in 1995.
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GenreThis classic hit falls under folk rock and soft rock genre, and contributed greatly to the singer-songwriter trend of the 1970s.
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LegacyToday, "So Far Away" remains one of Carole King's most beloved and recognized songs, continuing to resonate with listeners all around the globe.
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