| Thoroughbred | |
| Type: | studio |
| Artist: | Carole King |
| Cover: | Thoroughbred Carole King.jpg |
| Released: | January 13, 1976[1] |
| Studio: | A&M (Hollywood) |
| Genre: | Pop, soft rock |
| Length: | 33:11 |
| Label: | Ode / A&M (Original Issue) Ode / Epic (Re-issue) |
| Producer: | Lou Adler |
| Prev Title: | Really Rosie |
| Prev Year: | 1975 |
| Next Title: | Simple Things |
| Next Year: | 1977 |
Thoroughbred is the seventh album by American singer-songwriter Carole King, released in 1976. 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. The track "There's a Space Between Us" features harmony vocals by James Taylor.
Cash Box called "High Out of Time" "a sweet ballad, filled with Carole King's expected but always exciting melody hooks."[2] Record World called "High Out of Time" a "thoughtful and moving story as only this songstress can relate."[3]
All songs written by Carole King, except where noted.
Production notes
| Chart (1976) | Position |
|---|---|
| Australia (Kent Music Report)[4] | 87 |
| Canadian RPM Albums Chart[5] | 9 |
| Japanese Oricon Albums Chart[6] | 7 |
| US Billboard 200[7] | 3 |