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1942 – presentCarole KingSinger-songwriterAmerican songwriter who with Gerry Goffin wrote hits for the Shirelles, Little Eva and Aretha Franklin, then made Tapestry, one of the best-selling albums ever.
1942Carole King born in ManhattanCarol Joan KleinGrows up in Brooklyn, playing piano from the age of four.