Carole King Tapestry: Live in Hyde Park (Concert Film)

This concert film captures a historic performance by the legendary singer-songwriter Carole King on July 3rd, 2016, at London's Hyde Park. In front of a massive crowd of 65,000, King performed her iconic 1971 album Tapestry in its entirety for the first time live. The film serves as a heartfelt tribute to the album's enduring legacy, its impact on music history, and its deep personal connection to generations of fans.

Key Highlights of the Performance:

• Introduction & Tribute: The film opens with a congratulatory message from Tom Hanks, who reflects on the cultural significance of Tapestry and its influence on songwriting (0:31-3:44).
• The Tapestry Set: Carole King performs the full tracklist of Tapestry, including:
  • "I Feel the Earth Move" (4:22)
  • "So Far Away" (8:02)
  • "It's Too Late" (12:50)
  • "Home Again" (17:12)
  • "Beautiful" (19:49)
  • "Way Over Yonder" (22:44)
  • "You've Got a Friend" (27:30)
  • "Where You Lead" (34:20), featuring a guest appearance by her daughter, Louise Goffin.
  • "Will You Love Me Tomorrow" (38:28)
  • "Smackwater Jack" (43:02)
  • "Tapestry" (48:33)
  • "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman" (51:52)
• Career Retrospective & Medley: Following the Tapestry album, King performs a medley of hits written with her former songwriting partner Gerry Goffin, including "Take Good Care of My Baby", "It Might as Well Rain Until September", "Go Away Little Girl", and "One Fine Day" (57:13-1:04:41).
• Encores and Collaborations: The concert concludes with powerful performances including "Up on the Roof" (1:16:07), "The Loco-Motion" (1:20:14), and a reprise of "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman" with the cast of the West End musical Beautiful (1:24:23). The show ends with a final, communal performance of "You've Got a Friend" (1:27:54).