Touch the Sky

by Carole King

Released: June 06, 1979

Rock, pop

The Album

"Touch the Sky" is an album by American musician Carole King, released in 1979. The album continues King’s tradition of blending introspective lyrics with her signature melodic style.

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This album marks a period in King’s career where she collaborated closely with producer Mark Hallman. The recording sessions took place in Austin, Texas, and featured contributions from Jerry Jeff Walker's band, adding a distinctive Texas flair to the album's sound.

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"Touch the Sky" received mixed reviews but is noted for its rich production and the collaboration with musicians rooted in the Austin music scene, which brought a unique influence to King's music.

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"Touch the Sky" is an album by American musician Carole King, released in 1979. This album marks a period in King’s career where she collaborated closely with producer Mark Hallman. The recording sessions took place in Austin, Texas, and featured contributions from Jerry Jeff Walker's band, adding a distinctive Texas flair to the album's sound.

The album continues King’s tradition of blending introspective lyrics with her signature melodic style. "Touch the Sky" received mixed reviews but is noted for its rich production and the collaboration with musicians rooted in the Austin music scene, which brought a unique influence to King's music.