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Wrap Around Joy is the sixth studio album by American singer-songwriter Carole King, released in 1974. It reached number one on the Billboard 200 and includes the singles Jazzman and Nightingale. The album continues King's blend of pop, soft rock, and singer-songwriter writing, with songs arranged for a full studio ensemble rather than presented as a purely solo piano record. It is intended for listeners exploring King's post-Tapestry studio work and 1970s popular music.
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When was Carole King's Wrap Around Joy released?
Wrap Around Joy was released in 1974 and is Carole King's sixth studio album. It belongs to the period when her pop and singer-songwriter work was regularly reaching a large mainstream audience.
Did Wrap Around Joy reach number one?
Yes. The album reached number one on the Billboard 200 in late 1974, making it one of King's strongest charting albums.
Which Carole King songs are on Wrap Around Joy?
The album includes the singles "Jazzman" and "Nightingale." "Jazzman" reached number two on the Billboard Hot 100, while "Nightingale" reached number nine.
Who plays saxophone on Carole King's "Jazzman"?
Saxophonist Tom Scott is associated with the prominent saxophone part on "Jazzman." The song appears on Wrap Around Joy, the 1974 album that also includes "Nightingale."
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