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"You've Got a Friend" is a song from 1971, originally written and performed by Carole King. It was included in her album Tapestry of 1971, but was made famous by James Taylor's cover version the same year.
Hank did a great version on his Guitar Man album.

My own arrangement here is based on James Taylor’s version.

I used my Steve Toon Montpellier hybrid guitar which was just right for this song.
http://www.stevetoon.co.uk/shop/product ... d=10&cat=3

Just love that guitar !

The BT was sent to me by a friend - The track was on a complimentary CD from The Guitarist Acoustic guitar book - issued some 5 or 6 years ago.
With this info and not trying to breech any copyright I have added the BT to my website and it’s available to download free here :- http://www.philmcgarrick.co.uk/CD2.html

My friend recorded his version on a Stratocaster which sounded very good indeed – I used the acoustic as the backing track was done on acoustics and felt it was about time I used the Montpellier again.

Hope you like “You’ve got a friend” all comments welcome.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHd4MLd7 ... ature=plcp

Cheers Phil

Beautiful version of that tune Phil.
Love the tone off that guitar, its a lovely sounding instrument.
Hugh.

Thanks Hugh,
I haven't used it much recently so it was great to find a song where I could use it.
Glad you liked it and many thanks for commenting.
All the best... Phil

Excellent Phil, and the bt is spot on, great tone from your guitar.

Thank Keith - Hope the BT comes in useful I too thought it was really good.
Glad you liked it.
Cheers Phil

phil that cheered me up no end. really refreshing sound beautifully played, thanks peter

Excelent Phil, loved it

Bye

Fred

Hi Peter and Fred, very glad you liked it and thanks very much for commenting.

All the best... Phil

Hi Phil
Well at least it didnt rain ALL the time!!!!
Beautiful sound of the acoustic and faultless playing. Well worth coming back for!
Thank you for the BT - its a very good one and suits your playing perfectly.
cheers
ian

Hi Ian,
We're having a rubbish summer this year aren't we.!!
Glad you liked the song - very much hope the BT will come in use for you.
Many thanks for your comments.
Cheers Phil