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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 大象传媒 Radio 4 in September 2009.

Available now

30 minutes

Music Played

  • James Taylor

    You've Got a Friend

Broadcasts

  • Tue 22 Sep 2009 13:30
  • Sat 26 Sep 2009 15:30
  • Fri 3 Jun 2016 18:30
  • Sat 4 Jun 2016 00:30
  • Tue 19 Jan 2021 18:30
  • Wed 20 Jan 2021 00:30
  • Fri 19 Jan 2024 20:30

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