James Taylor - You've Got A Friend (Ohne Filter, March 27, 1986)

Ohne Filter was a popular music program run by the German public TV station SWF from 1983 to 2001. The show featured international pop and rock artists, who would typically play a 45-minute set in front of a live audience in a TV studio.
This Ohne Filter James Taylor special was recorded on March 27, 1986 and first broadcast on January 2, 1987.

Program: Ohne Filter extra: James Taylor und Band
Director: Harald Schäfer
Presenter: Frank Laufenberg
Concert Recording: 1986, SWF-Studio Baden-Baden
Production: SWF, now SWF, 1987 licensed via SWR Media Services GmbH
Band: Arnold McCuller (vocals), Rosemary Butler (vocals), Carlos Vega (drums), Lee Sklar (bass), Dan Dugmore (pedal steel) Bill Payne (keyboards)

LYRICS
You've Got A Friend by Carole King

When you’re down and troubled
And you need some loving care
And nothing
Oh, nothing is going right

Just close your eyes and think of me
Yes, and soon I will be there
To brighten up
Oh, even your darkest nights

You just call out my name
And you know wherever I am
I’ll come running
To see you again

It’s winter, spring, summer or fall
Now all you got to do is call on me
And I will be there, yeah, yes, I’ll be there
You’ve got a friend

If the sky high above you
Should grow dark and full of clouds
And that old cold north wind
Should begin to blow

Just keep your poor head together now
And call my name out loud, you know
Pretty soon
I’ll be knocking on your door

You just call out my name
And you know wherever I am
I’ll come running
To see you again

It’s winter, spring summer or fall
Really, all you got to do is call
And I’ll be there
You know I’ll be there

Oh, ain’t it good to know that you’ve got a friend
When people can be so cold
They’ll hurt you, yes, and desert you
Well, they’ll take your soul if you let them
But don’t you let them

You just call out my name
And you know wherever I am
I’ll come running like as fast as I can
To see you again

Oh, yes, don’t you know about that

Winter, spring, summer or fall
Oh, all you’ve got to do is call
And I will be there
Yeah, yes, I’ll be there

You’ve got a friend
You’ve got a friend
Ain’t it good to know that you’ve got a friend
Walking and talking and everything friend
Well, I said everybody here tonight in Pittsfield
No matter how low you may go sometimes
Ought to take some consolation in one thing, oh, yeah
Ain’t it good to know
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
You’ve got a friend

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[Riccardo_Silva]

Simply moving....six musicians, their fingers, ears and voices. No electronic devices. Pure music. Everlasting love to them, and to my colleague bassist Lee Sklar: a true legend! ❤❤❤Thank you Carole for this masterpiece of a song! ❤❤❤

[lisamalone]

November 1, 2024
May God Bless Us All! ☮️🙏💙🩷🇺🇸
Thanks, James Taylor and Friends.

[WhispersFromTheDark]

One of my all time favorites. I hope all is well with you JT.

[bobheaney]

Brilliant..
I travelled to Dublin to see James in 2022 and he hadn't lost a bit of his voice, charm or elegance.
Love from a Scotsman in Wales.

[PhilipRawson-el]

P, P&M, 1965 listening now in 2024 to what they were then, pure perfection. Can't understand why I'm almost in tears, remembering back maybe to, possibly happier times or simply appreciating the perfection that they were AND, that they will always be.

[lindacovilli]

This is my favorite Carole King-James Taylor collaboration and a beautiful rendition, JT. I sang the first verse and chorus at my best friend Viv's Celebratioon of Life, I lived her and the song fit our forever relationship ❤️

[FabianGutman]

Saludos desde Buenos Aires, Argentina!

[ddwm_mua]

Bless you, JT!! I'm so glad my dad introduced me to your music. It's carried me through the good times and the not so good times. Thanks for sharing your music with the world!

[k.doctor]

The singing and playing are all excellent. Steel guitar playing instead of electric guitar is rare. I also love Lee Sklar's bass. James' voice is so soothing☺️ありがとう❤

[alejandroarnalaguilar]

Beautiful song. It took me back to adolescence and when one offered and received unconditional support in that always conflictive and challenging stage of growing up, listening to James and the brilliant Carol King. Thank you so much James!!!

[pamgoodloe-finney]

James Taylor, you are the Best and have been since I started listening to your beautiful voice.
There is a difference between listening and hearing.
Listening, you hear every note, voice instrument.... ect..
Thank You JT❤🤗🙏

[rosettadeters]

Yet Another of my favorite songs! I listened to it over and over when i lost my son in '2014'! Jesus revealed himself to me in voice.I told Jesus;i know he is with u father, i only ask why now? Then he explained the reason and exactly why! It was and will always be the most precious & beautful moment of my life. I promise all belivers and nonbelievers ( PLEASE PLEASE LISTEN TO ME) Jesus in all his glory and LOVE, IS REAL! He is of pure love & salvation!! And came and is coming again, not to judge or condemn the world but to save it! Praise his holy & loving name! He 'IS NOT THEATENING OR JUDGEING, OR ABOUT FIRE & BRIMSTONE!!! HE'S A LIVING LOVING GOD, the Best friend u will Ever, Ever have!!! He still guides me and still speaks to me, filling me with joy always, Amen, 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[RobertoBarrios-fgzf]

El mejor de todos james Teylor gracias

[gilbertomaria]

Muito bom. Só Jesus um amigo tal qual mencionado. ELE vem quando clamamos, quando o chamamos.

[olschool]

Dugmore killed it on the pedal steel, new favorite version!

[carolynveenstra]

Love to hear this, man!! He is just Awesome!!listened since the 70s

[brianrussell]

A splendid more orchestral performance of an all time favorite song. Leland’s bass playing is terrific. Thank you.

[Mrthfret]

Another great performance. Thanks for sharing James!

[trumpgirl]

I dedicate this to my son. I would sing this to you while I rocked you to sleep. Aric, I love you more than I could ever tell you. You have made me the proudest mom on earth. Joy fills my heart to know your first child comes this November and you will know the love I have felt as a parent. It’s the best feeling on earth. You are my boo. No matter how old you get. Love you forever. Mom🩷

[spicoliforever]

hey James some my favorite memories of you : hearing about your pig from my big brother...seeing you guys arrive with crazy Norman in front of the black dog when i was just kid on the dock playing in the sand...dancing in front of the stage with my tour friends in Reno when you waved us over in 92'...seeing you work on your boat at GandB before the fire ...eating breakfast on the porch over looking VH harbor a few tables down...and best of all when you were sailing past me and my girlfriend on a dock at east chop and you waved to us 30 years ago (i think you waved to us but she always says you waved to her!? lol) thanks for the best memories peace to you all...your a steamroller and a demolition derby baby!!! rock on