5 Facts About the Backup Singers on Carole King's Tapestry

Joni Mitchell and James Taylor sang backup on the album. Both were close friends and Laurel Canyon neighbors of Carole King.

The core band included Carole King on vocals, piano, and keyboards. Danny “Kootch” Kortchmar played guitar, Charles Larkey played bass, and Joel O’Brien or Russ Kunkel played drums.

Mitchell and Taylor were not part of the core band. They only contributed backing vocals, not instrumental parts.

The album’s backup singers were a small, intimate group. Only Mitchell and Taylor provided the additional vocals alongside King.

Their involvement reflects the close-knit Laurel Canyon music scene. King, Mitchell, and Taylor were neighbors and collaborators during this period.