“It’s Too Late” is a #1 song from Carole King’s 1971 album Tapestry (see 1971 in music). Toni Stern wrote the lyrics and King wrote the music. The piano part is audibly similar to the opening song of Stephen Shwartz’ musical Pippin, “Magic to Do”.
King’s version of “It’s Too Late” peaked at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and Adult Contemporary charts‒on the Hot 100 as a double A-side with “I Feel the Earth Move”.
King’s version of “It’s Too Late” was certified Gold by the RIAA.
“It’s Too Late” won a Grammy Award for Record of the Year in 1972. Continue reading →