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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 BBC Radio 4 in September 2009.
Last on
Fri 19 Jan 202420:30
BBC Radio 4 Extra
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James Taylor
You've Got a Friend
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Tue 22 Sep 200913:30BBC Radio 4- Sat 26 Sep 200915:30BBC Radio 4
- Fri 3 Jun 201618:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Sat 4 Jun 201600:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Tue 19 Jan 202118:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Wed 20 Jan 202100:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
- Fri 19 Jan 202420:30BBC Radio 4 Extra
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