Talking Tapestry: Johnnie Walker Meets Carole King

New Yorker Carole King gained recognition in the 1960s as half of one of the most prolific songwriting teams in popular music. In partnership with lyricist and husband Gerry Goffin, she was responsible for such classics as 'Halfway to Paradise', 'One Fine Day', 'Up on the Roof', 'The Locomotion' and 'Pleasant Valley Sunday'. Her songs were recorded by some of the biggest transatlantic pop stars of her generation and beyond - an illustrious list that includes The Beatles, The Byrds, The Everly Brothers, Herman's Hermits, Dusty Springfield and Barbra Streisand. But it was the 1971 release of her solo album 'Tapestry' that saw Carole make the transition from a composer into a performer in her own right. The quadruple-grammy-winning disc saw Carole offer her personal take on tracks she's made into hits - like 'Will You Love Me Tomorrow'(The Shirelles) '(You Make Me Feel Like A) Natural Woman' (Aretha Franklin) and 'You've Got A Friend' (popularised by her friend James Taylor) Now 38 years after the release of this landmark album, Carole makes a rare visit to the UK and talks candidly to Johnnie Walker about a unique musical journey. She talks about the making of 'Tapestry', her musical family, concerns for the environment, dealing with stage fright, and the legendary musicians - like Aretha Franklin - who made her songs their own. Carole also illustrates her story with some impromptu performances on her trademark piano, the tool of her craft, as she offers a masterclass in songwriting and composing.