Step 1 : Introduction to the question "3. Which singer/songwriter had her first number one hit as a songwriter in 1961 when the Shirelles hit the top with "Will You Love Me Tomorrow?" "
...1. Katie King 2. Carole King 3. Carly King 4. Kristie King Carole King was a prolific songwriter that wrote or co-wrote almost 120 pop hits between 1960 and 1999. She was also a very popular singer in her own right, with numerous hits. Her album "Tapestry" (1971) went to the top of the record charts when it was released and remained on the charts for over six years. At the turn of the 21st century she held the record for the longest time for an album by a female singer to hold the number one position as well as the longest time for an album by a female to remain on the charts. She is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as well as the Songwriters Hall of Fame and has won four Grammy Awards.
