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.
Flaky buttermilk drop biscuits, creamy potato and sausage casserole, and soul-warming chicken and cabbage soup were among your favorite recipes in January. Find out what else made the list.
For only three days each week, a former hosiery mill building in the foothills becomes a barbecue destination powered by a hardworking family.
When demand for tobacco and cotton diminished, this one-square-mile Halifax County town followed suit. Now, one couple is revitalizing Littleton into a lively location once more.
Each year, Our State celebrates the very best in North Carolina craftsmanship with the Made in NC Awards. Meet the talented artisans who won top honors in 2022 — and watch them at work.
