Carole King & James Taylor Trade Off Signature Songs in ‘Just Call Out My Name’
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“You’ve Got a Friend” is more than an anthem for Carole King—who wrote, recorded and won a Song of the Year Grammy for it—and James Taylor, for whom it was a No. 1 hit. The song also defines their longtime mutual admiration and support for each other, manifested in 2010’s Troubadour Reunion world tour, the centerpiece of director Frank Marshall’s captivating concert doc.
“You and I probably just have the same musical DNA,” says Taylor, who first urged King to sing her songs in public in 1969 at L.A.’s famed Troubadour club, where she played in his band. Reflecting on the arena tour, which often feels like two greatest-hits concerts on one turntable stage, King notes, “We do it for each other, but what they’re seeing is us having a great time together.”
Happily, we get a ringside seat as they trade off signature songs, including one uninterrupted 35-minute stretch. Other documentaries may shed more light on these artists’ lives, but none will offer as much pure musical satisfaction in showing how they played.
Carole King & James Taylor: Just Call Out My Name, Documentary Premiere, Sunday, January 2, 9/8c, CNN
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I've been smiling from the start and still an hour left🥰 They really do feel like old friends ❤️
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What was the name of their last song?
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Connie, their last song was “You Can Close Your Eyes”, written by James.
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Familiar songs bringing back great memories. Both talented artists.
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Love it, they still sound really good 50+ years. Smiling also, great selections.
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It brings back an innocence when feeling that everything would be alright was expected, not a dream.
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I'm all in! Sheer chemistry, these two; but that's stating the obvious. Take me back ...💛
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Beautiful. When musicians made music!
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I am a little confused. Is this live or taped? Love it either way
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taped - from "legendary 2010 Troubadour Reunion Tour,"
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A trip down memory lane! A great diversion from all this covid news. We all need some easy listening feel-good music every now and then.
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Love love love this Doc!
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There were so many commercials that the show was basically unwatchable.
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Wish I had CNN!
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where can i purchase this documentary
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It was incredible!
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Loved it! What an amazing friendship! I cried at the end of their concert! I didn’t want it to end as I wanted to hear all of their songs! Play it again and again and again………….
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When was this concert
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"legendary 2010 Troubadour Reunion Tour"
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When was the tour?
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"legendary 2010 Troubadour Reunion Tour"
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Love her, never got him at all.
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Well Laurie maybe now you do!
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Funny, just the opposite for me. To each his own
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ZZZZZZZZZZZZZ!
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Simple, don’t watch!
We can sill enjoy it
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