You've Got a Friend

"You've Got a Friend" is a 1971 song written by American singer-songwriter Carole King. It was first recorded by King and included on her second studio album, Tapestry (1971). Another well-known version is by James Taylor from his album Mud Slide Slim and the Blue Horizon. His was released as a single in 1971, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and number four on the UK Singles Chart. The two versions were recorded simultaneously in 1971 with shared musicians.

"You've Got a Friend"
Scandinavian single with "Beautiful" on the B-side
Single by Carole King
from the album Tapestry
Released1971
GenreSoft rock
Length5:09
Label
Songwriter(s)Carole King
Producer(s)Lou Adler
Official audio
"You've Got a Friend" on YouTube
"You've Got a Friend"
Single by James Taylor
from the album Mud Slide Slim and the Blue Horizon
B-side"You Can Close Your Eyes"
ReleasedMay 1971
Genre
Length4:29
LabelWarner Bros.
Songwriter(s)Carole King
Producer(s)Peter Asher
James Taylor singles chronology
"Country Road"
(1971)
"You've Got a Friend"
(1971)
"You Can Close Your Eyes"
(1971)
Audio sample
"You've Got a Friend"
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"You've Got a Friend" won Grammy Awards both for Taylor (Best Male Pop Vocal Performance) and King (Song of the Year). Dozens of other artists have recorded the song over the years, including Dusty Springfield, Michael Jackson, Anne Murray, and Donny Hathaway.

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