Before Carole King exploded onto the pop charts as a singer, she was already hugely successful as a songwriter with then partner Gerry Goffin. Together they wrote many songs that became anthems of our youth. Together they wrote The Locomotion (Little Eva), Chains (The Cookies), One Fine Day The Chiffons), (You Make Me Fee Like) A Natural Woman (Aretha Franklin), and so many, many more.

In 1971, her solo album, Tapestry, was released, becoming an instant success and one of the biggest selling albums of all time. Many hit singles were contained on the album, including this week's Number One song.

Here's Carole King with It's Too Late, number one this week from 1971 on the Treasure Island Oldies Top Five Countdown.

Enjoy!