Taylor Swift paid tribute to Carole King as she inducted the singer-songwriter into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Saturday. 

The Cardigan singer hit the stage with a performance of Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow? before launching into a heartfelt speech on the influence King had on her as an aspiring musician. 

Of the music icon, who became the third female artist in history to be inducted into the Hall of Fame twice, she said: “I grew up dancing around the living room in socked feet to the sounds of Carole’s soulful voice, her infectious melodies and lyrics that I, a seven-year-old, thought had been crafted for my exact, specific life experience.

“I listen to Carole’s music now and feel that same tingle of recognition. Her songs speak to the true and honest feelings that everyone has felt, is currently feeling, or hopes to feel one day. 

“So it is only right for them to be passed down like precious heirlooms from parents to children, older siblings to younger, lovers to each other.

“She is an immensely generous artist in every sense of that term. She has given us all so much. And that’s why I’m moved and honoured to be here this evening to give something back to her. 

“Carole, please accept your well-deserved place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.”

King was previously inducted for her work as a non-performer, alongside her ex-husband and songwriting partner Gerry Goffin, in 1990. 

Jennifer Hudson also performed as part of King’s induction, while the musician took the stage herself with a performance of You’ve Got a Friend in Me.

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony, which also honoured JAY-Z, Foo Fighters, Tina Turner and more, will air on HBO from November 20.