Missed the original Troubedour shows, but had seen them solo many times each. When I heard they were planning a tour 40 years later I jumped right on it. Was lucky enough to see them at the Hollywood Bowl. So of course when I heard this Doc was coming out I couldn't wait to see it. I was not disappointed. A great representation of two of the greatest. Loved how they edited some of the original performances into the new ones. Outstanding doucumentary.
(And if they tour again, I'll be there)
Carole King & James Taylor: Just Call Out My Name
2022
Action / Documentary / Music
Carole King & James Taylor: Just Call Out My Name
2022
Action / Documentary / Music
95% - Critics
8.1
Plot summary
Having known each other and been friends in their music synchronicity for fifty years, Carole King and James Taylor, considered two of the most influential singer/songwriters of their generation, are shown in concert on their Troubadour Reunion Tour. The tour itself is an offshoot off what was intended to be their one-time only Troubadour Reunion concert in 2007, the Troubadour a famed Los Angeles concert venue where they first performed together in 1970 when he asked her to join his band, she up to that point known primarily as a songwriter in collaboration with Gerry Goffin for other performing artists. The genesis of their friendship and their musical collaboration in how it resulted in this tour is presented through archive footage, some of old concerts, and through interviews with them and others associated to their joint act, including longtime band mates and producers.
February 10, 2022 at 01:51 PM
Director
Frank Marshall
Top cast
James Taylor as Self
Tech specs
720p.WEB 1080p.WEB 895.23 MB
1280*714
English 2.0
NR
23.976 fps
1 hr 37 min
P/S 0 / 3
Movie Reviews
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Ruined by Autotune
The actual documentary parts were enjoyable, but all of the 2010 live performances were ruined by amateurish pitch correction on both of the vocals. Carole's voice was perfectly fine during that tour, but it's been edited so much that all of the humanity has been removed. It's one thing to clean up a live vocal for a movie like this, but this is just sloppy.
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1970 lives
I might be biased but these people are my age and still sound like they did 50 years ago. This is what music should sound like. In the 70s these were at the top of the charts. There is no aging of the music or the songs. May they live forever. Bravo.
Carole & James - what a team! They fit together so well, just as they did so many years back when they surprised the world with their unforgettable tunes. Loved the mix of concert, behind the scenes and archival footage. Thank you, Freeman.
You rule, Freeman! Thank you so much!
thank you thank you thank you