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The Music of Carole King and James Taylor: You've Got a Friend
Overview
Performers
Programme

‘You’ve Got A Friend’ celebrates the timeless music of Carole King and James Taylor through an evening of beloved songs, rich harmonies and stories from behind the scenes.

Following sold-out performances in theatres across the UK and a recent West End run, the show brings together four professional musicians to trace the musical journey of two of the most influential singer-songwriters of a generation.

Blending classic hits with anecdotes and memories from their careers, the performance captures the warmth, authenticity and emotional connection at the heart of their music. Audience members often comment on how vividly the songs bring back memories and transport them back in time.

“Superb show, playing the classic songs of Carole King and James Taylor. A highly enjoyable evening, professional and with great harmonies and musicianship.”
- David Stark, Editor & Publisher, SongLink

Each member of the band has enjoyed an accomplished music career in their own right, coming together to create a nostalgic and uplifting live experience for audiences of all ages.

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Performers

Michael Goulding is a guitarist, bassist, singer and session musician. He currently plays George Harrison in the very successful Trembling Wilburys tribute band, appearing at venues all over London and the UK. He has also played bass recently as part of the backing band for comedian Nick Helm at his London show. 

Rebecca Turner is a pianist, singer and composer. She has worked with Wendell Richardson of Osibisa, and has made an album with him, which has enjoyed critical success. She has performed her compositions at her own West End shows, and has had a residency at the Four Seasons Hotel, playing jazz standards. 

Tony Hammond gigged with all the top pub and club London-based cabaret acts in the early eighties. He recorded with Donovan and Splinter as an in-house studio bass player with Southern Music Publishing. He also played on dozens of sessions for Denise Nolan, Five Star and Elaine Page, and many other artists. 

John Shearer has been a professional drummer all his adult life, mainly as a session artist working with members from Black Sabbath, Fleetwood Mac, Genesis, Uriah Heep, Iron Butterfly and many more, plus becoming a full time member of the world famous comedy group “The Barron Knights”.

Together, they bring you a memorable and highly entertaining show which will have you singing all the way home!

Programme

I’ll Do My Crying in the Rain - Goffin/King

Pleasant Valley Sunday - Goffin/King

Oh No Not My Baby - Goffin/King

It Might as Well Rain Until September - Goffin/King

Everyday - Taylor

Shower the People - Taylor

Going Back - Goffin/King

Don’t Ever Change - Goffin/King

Home Again - King

Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow - Goffin/King

Sweet Baby James - Taylor

So Far Away - King

Steam Roller Blues - Taylor

Handy Man - Taylor

Carolina - Taylor

Fire and Rain - Taylor

How Sweet It Is - Holland-Dozier-Holland

Chains - Goffin/King

It’s Too Late - King

(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman - Goffin/King

Halfway to Paradise - Goffin/King

I’m Into Something Good - Goffin/King

Breaking Up Is Hard to Do - Sedaka

Take Good Care of My Baby - Goffin/King

I Feel the Earth Move - King

Up on the Roof — Goffin/King

You’ve Got a Friend — Taylor

Oh Carol — Sedaka

The Loco-Motion — Goffin/King