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Live at the Troubadour

by Carole King and James Taylor

Released: May 04, 2010

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Chart Success.

The Album

"Live at the Troubadour" is a collaborative live album by Carole King and James Taylor, released in 2010. This iconic location holds significance for both artists, as it was where they first performed together back in November 1970. The release coincided with the Troubadour Reunion Tour, which included stops in Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and North America throughout 2010.

Inside the Recording

The album captures a performance recorded at The Troubadour in West Hollywood in November 2007, celebrating the venue's 50th anniversary.

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This achievement marked a significant milestone for both…

This achievement marked a significant milestone for both artists: it gave James Taylor a top 10 album in every decade since the 1970s, while for Carole King, it was her first top 10 album since 1976.

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Reception

The album debuted impressively at No. 4 on the Billboard 200, with first-week sales of 78,000 copies. Live at the Troubadour has sold over 606,000 copies in the United States, highlighting the enduring popularity of both artists and their music.

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The Complete Album Story

"Live at the Troubadour" is a collaborative live album by Carole King and James Taylor, released in 2010. The album captures a performance recorded at The Troubadour in West Hollywood in November 2007, celebrating the venue's 50th anniversary. This iconic location holds significance for both artists, as it was where they first performed together back in November 1970.

The release coincided with the Troubadour Reunion Tour, which included stops in Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and North America throughout 2010. The album debuted impressively at No. 4 on the Billboard 200, with first-week sales of 78,000 copies. This achievement marked a significant milestone for both artists: it gave James Taylor a top 10 album in every decade since the 1970s, while for Carole King, it was her first top 10 album since 1976.

Live at the Troubadour has sold over 606,000 copies in the United States, highlighting the enduring popularity of both artists and their music.