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Carole King is the most successful female songwriter of the 20th century, having written or cowritten 118 pop hits on the Billboard Hot 100 between 1955 and 1999. She also wrote 61 hits that charted in the UK, making her the most successful female songwriter on the UK singles charts between 1952 and 2005.Carole King has won four Grammy Awards and was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for her songwriting. She is the recipient of the 2013 Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, the first woman to be honored this way.Carole Kings Touch the Sky is the somewhat overlooked classic that showcases Carole Kings talent and versatility. Touch the Sky is a timeless album that still resonates with fans today. With its blend of folk, pop, and Yacht Rock it is a great introduction to Carole Kings discography. It was originally released in 1979 and coproduced by Mark Hallman. The album features a more countrytinged sound thanSimple ThingsandWelcome Homeand Kings voice is more contemplative and melancholic.Touch The Skyis available as a limited edition of 1500 individually numbered copies on sky blue coloured vinyl, housed in a gatefold sleeve and includes an insert. Carole King is available for home delivery from Vinyl Records London, only £29 +P&P