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Review 1 for Carole King
You've Got a Friend
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- Sat 10 Apr 2010 @
Favourite moment: Lots of it - when they sang Will You Still Love Me. @
Setlist: ??? @
Opening act(s): Did love it a lot!!!! @
Posted 12/04/2010
by Lennie
Location:Auckland
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This concert was splendid and this duo gave the audience a big bang of powerhouse songs regarded as classic already. They have engaged the audience warmly that a very close rapport took place which made the audience feel special and this duo catered to everyone's favourite songs. We all considered them a legend in their own right and music genre. And this duo touched on their long lasting friendship which gave the audience the meaning and value of true friendship. Their performance were superb, in that they gave their best - Carol King gave her songs a big boost - extending her voice to its fullest. James Taylor, with his amazing sense of humour, gave the crowd so far a real enjoyment - with his tender, soothing voice capturing the whole crowd with his versatility that the audience had the feeling of 'we want to hear more' and wish we could have more of him and his songs.
Vector Arena @
- Auckland @
- Sat 10 Apr 2010 @
Favourite moment: Lots of it - when they sang Will You Still Love Me. @
Setlist: ??? @
Opening act(s): Did love it a lot!!!! @
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Review 2 for Carole King
Carole King & James Taylor - unforgettable legends
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- Auckland @
- Sat 10 Apr 2010 @
Opening act(s): Thankfully there was no opening act! @
Posted 10/04/2010
by Jumperoo
Location:Auckland
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Pleasure turned to privilege during my attendance at the Carole King & James Taylor concert last night. These two amazing people are more than great artists - they are legends and last night's performance set this in concrete for me. I believe this concert to have been a major event for many New Zealanders of my generation (and others) and yet, typically, Carole and James created their usual relaxed atmosphere with their obvious affection for each other and their own visible pleasure at being here, as they played as many of my favorite songs as they could in the short time available to them. These prolific singer/song writers reminded me of my own rich past. Indeed my pleasure turned to privilege. I thank you Carole and James for coming to share yourselves with us. (I haven't had my fill yet and no doubt my family will be sick of hearing both Carole and James by the time I have - tough!)
Vector Arena @
- Auckland @
- Sat 10 Apr 2010 @
Opening act(s): Thankfully there was no opening act! @
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Review 3 for Carole King
Carole King and James Taylor
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- Auckland @
- Sat 10 Apr 2010 @
Favourite moment: Carole King!!!! @
Posted 10/05/2010
by Sharron
Location:North Shore City
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My only disappointment was it was billed as Carole King and James Taylor........expected more of Carole than James, but to me it seemed the reverse. Carole supported James.
Otherwise excellent, very enjoyable.
Otherwise excellent, very enjoyable.
Toilets are an issue I say, two queues into one toilet structure doesn't really help the situation
Vector Arena @
- Auckland @
- Sat 10 Apr 2010 @
Favourite moment: Carole King!!!! @
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Review 4 for Carole King
Carole King & James Taylor
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- Auckland @
- Sat 10 Apr 2010 @
Favourite moment: James Taylor singing Steam Roller @
Opening act(s): There was none, as it should be @
Posted 27/04/2010
by Anonymous
Location:Nelson
Fantastic, think they are better now than ever before, what a show
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- Auckland @
- Sat 10 Apr 2010 @
Favourite moment: James Taylor singing Steam Roller @
Opening act(s): There was none, as it should be @
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Review 5 for Carole King
An ultimate musical experience of a lifetime!
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- Sat 10 Apr 2010 @
Posted 20/04/2010
by Albert
Location:Takapuna, North Shore City, Auckland
" James Taylor & Carole King concert is ULTIMATELY, absolutely, awesome! Awesome & even beyond the words of appreciation, admiration...and an ultimate musical experience of a lifetime! Been listening to James Taylor's songs for almost 40 years of my entire life, appreciating & enjoying all the good songs ever written down here on earth...and it just blew me away to see one of my hero right there, live in person …and Carole King? She’s like a pretty morning dew that draws a tapestry of visions & stories in an empty world....and by the way, Carole King wrote a song that my wife sings so lovely & one of the reasons why we’re together, isn't that amazing? Me & my wife were holding hands so TIGHTLY on Carole’s Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow and it felt so heartbreakingly wonderfully & took my breath away! To James n Carole, please.write some more tunes for us cause I think the music world is drying out with today's music. Cheers"
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- Sat 10 Apr 2010 @
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Review 6 for Carole King
Carole & James live in NZ
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- Sat 10 Apr 2010 @
Posted 20/04/2010
by RReviewer
Legends of the music business - consummate professionals doing what they do best, and loving every moment of it. Backed by names that those who saw them in their heyday will immediately recognize and appreciate, this was a wonderful evening.
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- Sat 10 Apr 2010 @
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Review 7 for Carole King
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- Sat 10 Apr 2010 @
Favourite moment: James, without his hat! @
Posted 19/04/2010
by monet
Location:Wellington
The scene was set when James Taylor greeted us. "We sort of had to be here, but you have all chosen to come " Carole and James came on the stage at about 10past eight and stayed until after eleven pm. They only left for a short interval. Numbers played were oldies that I knew and some I didn't. All wonderful. One of the best shows I've ever been to.
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- Auckland @
- Sat 10 Apr 2010 @
Favourite moment: James, without his hat! @
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Review 8 for Carole King
Ahhhh ... Sweet Baby James
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- Sat 10 Apr 2010 @
Posted 18/04/2010
by h2tk
Location:Auckland, New Zealand
What a truly magical evening in the presence of not one, but two singer/songwriter legends of folk/rock. If ever there was a dream concert for the '50-somethings', this was it! With a playlist consisting of hit after hit, we were not disappointed. Carole King virtually emptied out the entire 'Tapestry' basket with several other hits such as Jazzman and covers of her songs by artists such as Hi-de-ho and Locomotion, all in that distinctive earthy, husky voice. JT, with that beautiful voice still as clear as a bell after all these years and his signature acoustic guitar kept the punters happy with Carolina in my mind, Fire & Rain, Sweet Baby James, Mexico, Shower the People, How Sweet it is, amongst others. But of course the highlights were those songs that they had both covered such as the crowd favourite, You've Got a Friend and Up on a Roof. But for me you couldn't beat the encore of You Can Close Your Eyes, two voices, two stools, and a guitar. With his original band from the 60s/70s (Leland Sklar, Danny Kortchmar no less), what a dream team! We left still humming and very happy indeed, but also knowing that we probably may never see these two in concert again.
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- Auckland @
- Sat 10 Apr 2010 @
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Review 9 for Carole King
Carol King & James Taylor were outstanding
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- Auckland @
- Sat 10 Apr 2010 @
Favourite moment: Every moment! @
Posted 17/04/2010
by Sambuck
Location:AUCKLAND (JAFA)
Having been fortunate enough to have attended some twenty concerts and/or events at the VECTOR ARENA, I can honestly say; this was, without a doubt, the best yet.
The acoustics have greatly improved in the venue, allowing this to take over from my previous number. Prior to that, SANTANA was the best, in my opinion.
Vector Arena @
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- Sat 10 Apr 2010 @
Favourite moment: Every moment! @
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Review 10 for Carole King
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Posted 16/04/2010
by Anonymous
The best concert I have ever been to!
Two world class entertainers with fabulous careers over many years at one event, what could be better. They were each outstanding, complemented each other beautifully, supported each other's'performances with harmony and sang a few songs together. They had great energy and their friendship shone through. Two and a half hours of solid performance - great value for money.
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- Sat 10 Apr 2010 @
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Review 11 for Carole King
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- Sat 10 Apr 2010 @
Posted 15/04/2010
by Anonymous
A magical night to remember always. I'll be happy if I can move like Carole & James
at their ages!
at their ages!
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- Sat 10 Apr 2010 @
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Review 12 for Carole King
Totally unbelievable... the best ever!!!!!!!!
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- Sat 10 Apr 2010 @
Posted 15/04/2010
by Benzo
James Taylor was a singer-songwriter and Carol King a songwriter-singing and through the years became legends in the own rights....... together they create an atmosphere that is so perfect, words in this universe can not explain.....the only solution is to experience it for yourself and to travel the world for it,you would never regret it
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- Sat 10 Apr 2010 @
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Review 13 for Carole King
Wonderful
Vectra - great venue. @
- Auckland @
- 10/04/2010 @
Favourite moment: When they sang to the guitar; @
Opening act(s): So pleased there wasn't one. @
Posted 15/04/2010
by lezah
Location:Nelson
I've been listening to Carole King since 1971, James Taylor nearly as long. Wonderful to get the opportunity to hear them both in reality, with friends who've been listening to them as long.
Thought Carole was amazing, would have liked more of James singing to just his guitar.
Thought Carole was amazing, would have liked more of James singing to just his guitar.
Vectra - great venue. @
- Auckland @
- 10/04/2010 @
Favourite moment: When they sang to the guitar; @
Opening act(s): So pleased there wasn't one. @
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Review 14 for Carole King
Carole King/James Taylor Concert
Vector Arena @
- Auckland @
- Sat 10 Apr 2010 @
Favourite moment: Fire and Rain. @
Posted 14/04/2010
by Christel
Location:Live in Christchurch but attended Auckland concert
For those of you who thought about going to this concert and didn't ... shame on you! Right from the beginning with the Taylor thumbs up to the rousing encore, the audience was taken on a mesmerising musical journey spanning 40 years. They were accompanied by the original band from the Troubadore Club, all accomplished artists and masters of their trade. King and Taylor are still in amazingly good voice and share an obvious comfortable bond with each other, the times when they sat side by side in perfect harmony were simply breathtaking. This was easily more than just a 2-hour concert - it was a joyous celebration of musical song-writing and singing genius.
Vector Arena @
- Auckland @
- Sat 10 Apr 2010 @
Favourite moment: Fire and Rain. @
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Review 15 for Carole King
Carol King & james Taylor - Magic
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- Auckland @
- Sat 10 Apr 2010 @
Favourite moment: Encore @
Posted 14/04/2010
by Lindsay
Location:Invercargill
Brillant show - So many memories.
They ahve imptoved with age
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- Auckland @
- Sat 10 Apr 2010 @
Favourite moment: Encore @
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Review 16 for Carole King
it oozed music!
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- Auckland @
- Sat 10 Apr 2010 @
Favourite moment: You just call out my name.....and we are all together @
Posted 14/04/2010
by hazngav
Location:Auckland via Wales and UK
Top 500 Contributor
These are heros of mine but even so this gig far exceeded expectations. 2 sets. Simple tunes and grounded words. But such inherent conectedness and sheer virtuosity it could make angles weep! i only hope we see them again....
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- Sat 10 Apr 2010 @
Favourite moment: You just call out my name.....and we are all together @
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Review 17 for Carole King
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- Sat 10 Apr 2010 @
Favourite moment: The Locomotion - so much ooomph!!! @
Posted 14/04/2010
by Anonymous
Location:Tauranga
we enjoyed the chemistry bewteen Carole King and James Taylor. James' dry, smart sense of humour was a bonus
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- Auckland @
- Sat 10 Apr 2010 @
Favourite moment: The Locomotion - so much ooomph!!! @
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Review 18 for Carole King
Plesantly Surprised
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- Auckland @
- Sat 10 Apr 2010 @
Favourite moment: Sweet Baby James @
Posted 14/04/2010
by AAJH
Location:Auckland, New Zealand
We had a fantastic night, we went along as we love James Taylor and were blown away by Carole King also.
Vector Arena @
- Auckland @
- Sat 10 Apr 2010 @
Favourite moment: Sweet Baby James @
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Review 19 for Carole King
Troubadour Reunion
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- Auckland @
- Sat 10 Apr 2010 @
Favourite moment: Playing and singing of James Taylor's favourites. @
Posted 13/04/2010
by Anonymous
Location:Epsom, Auckland
I thought the concert was memorable especially as many of their songs related to my youth. I love James Taylor and felt that his voice had not changed at all and still had that wonderful melodious quality. Carole King had the most amazing energy and of course I also loved her oldies. A great concert, not to be missed and probably never to be seen again!
Vector Arena @
- Auckland @
- Sat 10 Apr 2010 @
Favourite moment: Playing and singing of James Taylor's favourites. @
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Review 20 for Carole King
James Taylor & Carole King still got it!
Vector Arena @
- Auckland @
- Sat 10 Apr 2010 @
Favourite moment: Close Your Eyes, second encore, was waiting for that song! @
Posted 13/04/2010
by Sarz
Absolutely fantastic!!!!! The best concert I've been to in years!!!! Simplicity is beautiful and the three encores was just fab!
I've wait so long to see James Taylor live, never thought he'd come to NZ, so glad he did!
I've wait so long to see James Taylor live, never thought he'd come to NZ, so glad he did!
Vector Arena @
- Auckland @
- Sat 10 Apr 2010 @
Favourite moment: Close Your Eyes, second encore, was waiting for that song! @
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