You've Got a Friend
Carole King tells the story of her song You've Got a Friend, from her 1971 Tapestry album, celebrating friendship. From September 2009.
Written by Carole King and made famous by James Taylor, You've Got a Friend won a Grammy Award in 1971.
In this programme people tell how this song has affected their lives.
Contributors:
Carole King
Nick Barraclough
Marcella Erskine
Estelle Williams
Karen Garner
James Taylor
Series exploring famous pieces of music and their emotional appeal.
Producer: Terry Carter
First broadcast on 麻豆社 Radio 4 in September 2009.
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James Taylor
You've Got a Friend
Broadcasts
Tue 22 Sep 2009 13:30麻豆社 Radio 4- Sat 26 Sep 2009 15:30麻豆社 Radio 4
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