Sep 2009

27m 25s

You've Got a Friend

Bbc Radio 4

About this episode

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.

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