A defining breakup hit of the early 1970s topped the Billboard charts 55 years ago today, cementing its place as a timeless anthem of heartbreak and reflection. Carole King's "It's Too Late" was one ...
Carole King's "It's Too Late," one of the biggest singles of 1971 and a centerpiece of the Tapestry album, has a secret most listeners never even considered: the lyrics weren't written by King at all.