SPOTLIGHT SERIES- MUSIC INFLUENCERS- "BRILL BUILDING" **CAROLE KING** PT 1

On this Episode Tom and Bert continue "The Spotlight Series" on entertainment influencers thru the decades!

There are Stories to tell and the Guys will cover and discuss the beginnings and the careers of some of the greatest influencers throughout ALL of the entertainment industry.

Today's Podcast will cover another musical influencer.

Back in the 1950's and early 1960's when Rock and Roll was just in its infancy there was a famous NYC location that housed some of the best up and coming talent in the Music Industry.

These people were songwriters, publishers, arrangers, producers and Record Label A&R personnel along with aspiring artists.

The location off Broadway in Manhattan was called The "Brill Building" and featured many music legends in the making. 

On today's Podcast we introduce you to one of the best ever singer songwriters of all time........Welcome Carole King!

Carole was an accomplished writer along with Gerry Goffin her partner and spouse at the time and they were responsible for countless Pop hits that made many a Music Star. 

Listen in as we cover and discuss the "Brill Building" denizens and their impact then move on to Carole King and her outstanding solo artist career. 

CHAPTERS:

(1:36)Intro and the History of the Brill Building Team

(17:40) List of the many hits that came from this songwriting machine!

(21:03)The Story of "The Drifters" classic hit "Save the Last Dance for Me" featuring Ben E King on lead and written by the great Doc Pomus

(26:02) Introducing Carole King and her amazing career accomplishments and then it's a wrap!

Enjoy the Show!

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