Cotton on to this classic

BACK in 1971, US singersongwriter Carole King released what would become one of the most popular and best-selling albums of all time: Tapestry.

Tapestry spent 15 weeks at No.1 on the US charts, eventually selling more than 25 million copies and winning four Grammy Awards, including Album of the Year.

King’s masterpiece is considered one of the most important pop albums of the 20th century, yielding classic tracks such as I Feel the Earth Move, You’ve Got A Friend, It’s Too Late, (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman, and Will You Love Me Tomorrow?

Now, nearly 50 years after its release, two of Australia’s most beloved vocalists, Vika Bull and Debra Byrne, are celebrating the album’s legacy via their show Tapestry: The Songs of Carole King — including two performances in Hobart next week.

Best known for her work with sister Linda and their collaborations with the Black Sorrows, Bull has lent her rich vocals to a range of soul, gospel, blues and country projects over the past 30 years, including recording and playing live with the likes of Paul Kelly, Renee Geyer, John Farnham, Hunters & Collectors, Tim Finn, Kasey Chambers and John Butler.

Byrne was chosen at age 14 as one of the original Young Talent Time cast. By the time she turned 16 she had won a Logie, released a chart-topping single, and been named Australia’s Queen of Pop. She became a musical theatre star in the 1980s, and has also featured in several Australian television series.

Backed by The Brill Band — featuring some of Australia’s finest musicians — Bull and Byrne will reimagine the songs of Tapestry along with other King trademark tracks such as I’m Into Something Good and Locomotion.

Grows On Trees Productions presents Tapestry: The Songs of Carole King at the Theatre Royal from 8pm next Thursday and Friday (March 22 and 23). Tickets are $79-$84, for bookings phone 6233 2299 or go to www.theatreroyal.com.au