Carole King, what a Natural Woman Carole King performing in Perth earlier this month: Thomas Davidson Source: PerthNow CAROLE King fans at the Adelaide Festival Centre last night certainly felt the earth move under their feet as the powerhouse vocalist delivered a flawless show crammed with hits, passion and emotion. The 71 year old was ageless as she took to the modestly adorned stage to belt out her back catalogue of hits that spanned from 1960 through to present day. It was clear to see why King has enjoyed the career longevity she currently boasts - she gives her all on stage and is pure talent. Opening with Home Again, King then led the capacity crowd through her hits as well as some songs she and ex-husband Gerry Goffin penned for other successful artists. Conveying a warmth, wit and credibility that is immediately endearing it's easy to see why so many artists clamored to work with King and, now, tour with her. Her on-stage cohorts were nothing short of spectacular - King allowed her two very talented back-up singers to shine in their own right on several occasions and her guitarist's solos perfectly complemented King's unique vocal. But it was her hits from 1971's Tapestry that got the biggest cheers of the night, among them I Feel the Earth Move, It's Too Late, Will You Love Me Tomorrow? and Way Over Yonder. However the diminutive singer - who really does use her effortless vocal as the ultimate instrument - truly left the best for last, wrapping the show with a three song encore showcasing that iconic album's biggest hits - So Far Away, (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman and You've Got A Friend. Unsurprisingly King left the Festival Centre stage to a rousing standing ovation and many hoping her return to our shores won't be so far away.