The Story Behind Carole King's Song Beautiful
According to CNN, it was on a New York City subway when inspiration struck Carole King for the lyrics to "Beautiful." What she noticed at the time was how the way she perceived others reflected her own mood. This concept is apparent in several lyrical passages, including, "You've got to get up every morning /With a smile in your face /And show the world all the love in your heart /Then people gonna treat you better / You're gonna find, yes you will /That you're beautiful as you feel."
King recalled this moment in her 2012 memoir, "A Natural Woman: A Memoir," writing, "I still believe everyone is beautiful in some way, and by seeing the beautiful in others, we make ourselves more beautiful." "Beautiful" was never a single, but it was covered by several other well-known artists who resonated with the message, such as Barbra Streisand and Richard Marx, per American Songwriter. It's also been immortalized in the title of the Tony-nominated Carole King musical. According to the Library of Congress, "Tapestry" has sold more than 25 million copies.
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