Day 21: January 21: You've Got a Friend

"Winter, spring, summer or fall, all you have to do is call."

We were out of town with shaky internet service for a few days so I've fallen behind.  I'll catch up in the next few days.

This is James' biggest collaboration with his old friend Carole King and one of his biggest songs with or without her. This isn't the only song James recorded that Carole wrote, and they performed together frequently, but this is one of his staples.  There's an over-earnestness to it, but the sap doesn't prevent it from being touching. Everyone you know over the age of 30 can sing along with this one.

You've Got a Friend

Here's a great Carole King that doesn't directly involve James.  The lyrics have that same kind of earnestness, but somehow Carole manages to not let that hamper its effectiveness.  

Child of Mine