You’ve Got a Friend, Thursday 6th April, St David’s Hall, reviewer: Sarah Harris
James Taylor and Carole King are arguably two of the most influential and most successful singer/songwriters of the last few decades. From the same people who created the outstanding West End masterpiece, The Simon & Garfunkel Story, YouÔÇÖve Got A Friend┬áshowcases the music and work on Taylor and King and celebrates the beautiful friendship and lives of the duo. It includes some of the greatest songs ever to be writer including, ÔÇÿYou Make Me Feel,ÔÇÖ ÔÇÿFire & RainÔÇÖ and obviously the infamous ÔÇÿYouÔÇÖve Got A Friend.ÔÇÖ Carole King is played by West End star, Kyla Brown whose melodic voice introduced the show with some of the best songs from KingÔÇÖs most successful album, ÔÇÿTapestry,ÔÇÖ Bill Lennon who played James Taylor was equally as soulful and enchanting with his voice.
IÔÇÖm not usually one for country music but the atmosphere of YouÔÇÖve Got A Friend was homely and lively, within minutes of the show beginning, the audience was on their feet, clapping and swaying to the rhythms. Everyone left the show feeling joyful and cheery, whether they were a King and Taylor or not. Both Brown and Lennon did a fantastic job in capturing the intimate relationship between the duo and the passion they have for music. The tour will continue to run till late September so if youÔÇÖre lucky enough for it to be coming to your hometown then itÔÇÖs definitely worth going to! I assure you itÔÇÖs a two hours well spent, and no doubt youÔÇÖll leave with a smile on your face!
by Sarah Harris