Carolina in My Mind
James Taylor wrote “Carolina in My Mind” and put out the earliest release of it on file, in 1968. Also recorded by Melanie (released 1970), John Denver (released 1970) and Joni Mitchell & James Taylor (released 1990), among 78 recordings of this work on MusicBrainz. J. Cole’s “29 Intro” (2026) samples it, per MusicBrainz.
Cole reached back for a song about missing home, and the man who wrote it cut it first. Play his take next to "29 Intro" and you can hear what Cole kept.
Credited writer: James Taylor.
Earliest release on file: this one, 1968.
J. Cole’s “29 Intro” (2026) samples it, per MusicBrainz.
- Evie Sands1969
- Melanie1970
- John Denver1970
- Jade1970
- Tony Orlando & Dawn1970
- Samuel Hui1971
- Joni Mitchell & James Taylor1990
- University of North Carolina Clef Hangers1992
- The Everly Brothers1994
- Carole King1995
78 recordings of this work on MusicBrainz.
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