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Composer Barry Mann and lyricist Cynthia Weil were an unstoppable duo, cranking out hits with enduring appeal.

From a small office at New York City's Aldon Music, Carole King and Gerry Goffin co-wrote big hits that became timeless classics.

Revered songwriter. Iconic performer. Pop music as we know it would be far different without the many lasting contributions of Carole King.

Get ready to experience the music that shaped a generation. You'll hear these songs (and more) on stage at BEAUTIFUL.

Somewhere Out There

Written by: Mann & Weil (With James Horner) (1987)

Original Artist: Appeared in the film An American Tail and released as a single by Lisa Rondstadt

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Sometimes When We Touch

Written by: Barry Mann & Dan Hill (1978)

Original Artist: Dan Hill

Chart Position: #3

Famous Covers: Barry Manilow, Tina Turner, Rod Stewart

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We Gotta Get Out Of This Place

Written by: Mann & Weil (1965)

Original Artist: The Animals

Famous Covers: Blue Oyster Cult

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He’s Sure The Boy I Love

Written by: Mann & Weil (1963)

Original Artist: The Crystals

Famous Covers: Tom Jones

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On Broadway

Written by: Mann & Weil and Leiber & Stoller (1963)

Original Artist: The Drifters

Famous Covers: Tito Puente, Neil Young

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Bless You

Written by: Mann & Weil (1961)

Original Artist: 17 year old, Tony Orlando

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Only In America

Written by: Mann & Weil and Leiber & Stoller (1963)

Original Artist: Jay and the Americans

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Blame it on the Bossa Nova

Written by: Mann & Weil (1963)

Original Artist: Eydie Gorme

Chart Position: #7

Famous Covers: Annette Funicello, Lucie Arnaz

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Walking in the Rain

Written by: Mann & Weil and Phil Spector (1964)

Original Artist: The Ronettes

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Don’t Know Much

Written by: Mann & Weil and Tom Snow (1980)

Original Artist: Bobby Mann

Chart Position: #2

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Uptown

Written by: Mann & Weil (1962)

Original Artist: The Crystals

Famous Covers: Bette Midler

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I Love How You Love Me

Written by: Barry Mann & Larry Kolber (1961)

Original Artist: The Paris Sisters

Chart Position: #5

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Who Put The Bomp

Written by: Barry Mann & Gerry Goffin (1963)

Original Artist: Barry Mann

Chart Position: #7

Famous Covers: Jan & Dean, The Muppets

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Here You Come Again

Written by: Mann & Weil (1977)

Original Artist: Dolly Parton

Chart Position: #3

Famous Covers: Patti Labelle, Taylor Swift

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Just Once

Written by: Mann & Weil (1981)

Original Artist: Quincy Jones featuring James Ingram

Famous Covers: Nancy Wilson, Sonny Rollins

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Make Your Own Kind Of Music

Written by: Mann & Weil (1969)

Original Artist: Mama Cass Elliot

Famous Covers: Barbara Streisand, Clay Aiken

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He’s So Shy

Written by: Mann & Weil (1980)

Original Artist: The Pointer Sisters

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(You’re My) Soul and Inspiration

Written by: Mann & Weil (1966)

Original Artist: The Righteous Brothers

Chart Position: #1

Famous Covers: Johnny Mathis, Donny and Marie

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Kicks

Written by: Mann & Weil (1966)

Original Artist: Paul Revere and the Raiders

Famous Covers: The Monkees, Nancy Sinatra and 30+ other artists

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Never Gonna Let You Go

Written by: Mann & Weil (1983)

Original Artist: Sergio Mendes

Chart Position: #4

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Through The Fire

Written by: Cynthia Weil, David Foster and Tom Keane (1984)

Original Artist: Chaka Khan

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Just a Little Lovin’

Written by: Mann & Weil (1968)

Original Artist: Dusty Springfield

Famous Covers: Sarah Vaughn, Dianne Reeves, Ike & Tina Turner

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You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling

Written by: Mann & Weil and Phil Spector (1964)

Original Artist: The Righteous Brothers

Famous Covers: Over 100 artists

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I Just Can’t Help The Feeling

Written by: Mann & Weil (1970)

Original Artist: BJ Thomas

Famous Covers: Elvis Presley

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Will You Love Me Tomorrow

Written by: Goffin & King (1960)

Original Artist: The Shirelles

Chart Position: #1

Famous Covers: The Four Tops, Smokey Robinson, Neil Diamond and Amy Winehouse

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One Fine Day

Written by: Goffin & King (1963)

Original Artist: The Chiffons

Chart Position: #10

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Hey Girl

Written by: Goffin & King (1963)

Original Artist: Freddy Scott

Chart Position: #10

Famous Covers: Billy Joel

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(You Make Me Feel Like a) Natural Woman

Written by: Goffin & King (1967)

Original Artist: Aretha Franklin

Chart Position: #8

Famous Covers: Mary J Blige

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Oh No Not My Baby

Written by: Goffin & King (1964)

Original Artist: Maxine Brown

Chart Position: #24

Famous Covers: Dusty Springfield, Rod Stewart and Cher

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It Might As Well Rain Until September

Written by: Goffin & King (1962)

Original Artist: Carole King

Chart Position: #22

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Some Kind Of Wonderful

Written by: Goffin & King (1961)

Original Artist: The Drifters

Chart Position: #32

Famous Covers: Marvin Gaye

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Go Away Little Girl

Written by: Goffin & King (1962)

Original Artist: Steve Lawrence

Chart Position: #1

Famous Covers: Donny Osmond

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Pleasant Valley Sunday

Written by: Goffin & King (1967)

Original Artist: The Monkees

Chart Position: #3

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Take Good Care Of My Baby

Written by: Goffin & King (1961)

Original Artist: Bobby Vee

Chart Position: #1

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Don’t Bring Me Down

Written by: Goffin & King (1966)

Original Artist: The Animals

Chart Position: #12

Famous Covers: Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers

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Up On The Roof

Written by: Goffin & King (1963)

Original Artist: The Drifters

Chart Position: #5

Famous Covers: James Taylor

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I’m Into Something Good

Written by: Goffin & King (1964)

Original Artist: ‘Earl Jean’ McCrea

Chart Position: #38

Famous Covers: Herman’s Hermits

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Chains

Written by: Goffin & King (1962)

Original Artist: The Cookies

Chart Position: #17

Famous Covers: The Beatles

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Loco-motion

Written by: Goffin & King (1962)

Original Artist: Little Eva

Chart Position: #1

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It’s Too Late

Written by: Carole King (1971)

Original Artist: Carole King

Chart Position: #1

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So Far Away

Written by: Carole King (1971)

Famous Covers: Rod Stewart

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I Feel the Earth Move

Written by: Carole King (1971)

Original Artist: Carole King

Chart Position: #1

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Only Love Is Real

Written by: Carole King (1976)

Featured on the album Thoroughbred

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Brother, Brother

Written by: Carole King (1971)

Featured on the album Music

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Nightingale

Written by: Carole King & David Palmer (1974)

Chart Position: #9

From the album Wrap Around Joy

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Corazon

Written by: Carole King (1973)

From the album Fantasy

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Where You Lead

Written by: Carole King & Toni Stein (1971)

Original Artist: Carole King

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Sweet Seasons

Written by: Carole King & Toni Stein (1971)

Chart Position: #9

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Now And Forever

Written by: Carole King (1992)

Written for the film, A League of Their Own

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Tapestry

Written by: Carole King & Toni Stein (1971)

25 million copies sold worldwide

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Way Over Yonder

Written by: Carole King (1971)

From the Grammy Award winning album Tapestry

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You’ve Got A Friend

Written by: Carole King (1971)

Won Grammy Awards for both Carole King and James Taylor

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Jazzman

Written by: Carole King & David Palmer (1974)

Chart Position: #2

Nominated for 1975 Grammy

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Beautiful

Written by: Carole King (1971)

Original Artist: Carole King

Chart Position: #12

Famous Covers: The Carpenters

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