It’s delightful how delighted Carole King is… but then, who wouldn’t be? Via NYMag:
Earlier this month, Aretha Franklin graced the Kennedy Center Honors stage to pay tribute to Carole King, one of six honorees this year. Aretha received that same honor more than two decades ago, but if you think she deserved it then, hoo boy, just look at her now: The Queen of Soul arrived to slay, casually strolling across the stage in her floor-length fur coat like it was her living room, tossing her sparkling clutch on the piano and taking her seat at the keys — a rare sight these days. Already, King’s mouth is agape. Barely a minute into “Natural Woman,” which King co-wrote, President Obama’s wiping away tears. The whole room (particularly King, who can’t help but stand out) is mesmerized…
ETA: Because star commentor LAMH is correct, as always — this performance also deserves full attention:
EATA: Courtesy of TaMara, you can watch the entire show at this link.
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