Thoroughbred is the seventh album by American singer-songwriter
Carole King, released in 1975. Her final release on Ode Records, it was produced by
Lou Adler, who had been her collaborator since Tapestry (1971). After
Carole King self produced for a number of years on Capitol and Atlantic Records,
Lou Adler later rejoined King to produce her 1984 album Speeding Time.
The track "
Only Love Is Real" was released as a lead single from the album, and became her 4th and final chart-topper on the U.S. Billboard Adult Contemporary chart. "High Out of Time", a song featuring
David Crosby and
Graham Nash on vocals, was also released as a single. Cash Box called "High Out of Time" "a sweet ballad, filled with Carole King's expected but always exciting melody hooks."[3]Record World called "High Out of Time" a "thoughtful and moving story as only this songstress can relate."[4] The track "There's a Space Between Us" features harmony vocals by
James Taylor.
Track listing
All songs written by Carole King, except where noted.