Did you know that there are two versions of this iconic song? The original 1968 recording features Paul McCartney on bass and George Harrison singing background vocals. In 1976, Taylor rerecorded the song (the version we’ve all heard for years) for his Greatest Hits. Hear the original take and a live 2008 performance of the song below.
Don’t miss Nic Brown’s essay, “Carolina in my mind” in the July 2012 issue.
From beach music and soul to the melodies of folk music and jazz, we pulled together the music that fills the pages of the July 2012 issue. So grab your copy, hit play, and fall in love with Our State.
Why does this Haywood County town have some of the cleanest water in the state? It’s the result of the community’s efforts to keep the forests in its watershed pristine.
The spectacular views in North Carolina’s High Country aren’t just inspiration for writers, painters, and sculptors. Those landscapes — the rugged gray face of Grandfather Mountain, the vibrant fall leaves, the deep green meadows — are brushstrokes on Earth’s own canvas.
The sprawling vineyards and wide-open skies that stretch for miles across seven North Carolina counties offer relaxing getaways — not to mention some of the state’s finest wines — for Sunday drivers aching to escape the rush of city life.
Nothing lasts forever — and that’s what makes many of our cherished moments so special.
