Wrap Around Joy
by Carole King
Released: September 04, 1974
Pop, soft rock
Why This Album Matters
This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Chart Success.
The Album
"Wrap Around Joy" is the sixth studio album by American singer-songwriter Carole King, released in 1974. "Wrap Around Joy" showcased King's signature blend of pop, rock, and soul influences, solidifying her status as one of the most prominent singer-songwriters of the era.
Essential Tracks
Nightingale
It produced two successful singles: "Jazzman," which peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and earned King a Grammy nomination for Best Pop Vocal Performance, Female; and "Nightingale," which reached number nine on the Hot 100 chart and number six on the Easy Listening chart.
Jazzman
It produced two successful singles: "Jazzman," which peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and earned King a Grammy nomination for Best Pop Vocal Performance, Female; and "Nightingale," which reached number nine on the Hot 100 chart and number six on the Easy Listening chart.
Wrap Around Joy
"Wrap Around Joy" is the sixth studio album by American singer-songwriter Carole King, released in 1974.
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Reception
It produced two successful singles: "Jazzman," which peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and earned King a Grammy nomination for Best Pop Vocal Performance, Female; and "Nightingale," which reached number nine on the Hot 100 chart and number six on the Easy Listening chart. The album achieved significant success, reaching number one on the Billboard 200 chart. The album's popularity was further solidified by its certification as Gold by the RIAA, indicating sales of over 500,000 units in the United States.
The Complete Album Story
"Wrap Around Joy" is the sixth studio album by American singer-songwriter Carole King, released in 1974. The album achieved significant success, reaching number one on the Billboard 200 chart. It produced two successful singles: "Jazzman," which peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and earned King a Grammy nomination for Best Pop Vocal Performance, Female; and "Nightingale," which reached number nine on the Hot 100 chart and number six on the Easy Listening chart.
The album's popularity was further solidified by its certification as Gold by the RIAA, indicating sales of over 500,000 units in the United States. "Wrap Around Joy" showcased King's signature blend of pop, rock, and soul influences, solidifying her status as one of the most prominent singer-songwriters of the era.
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