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"You've Got a Friend" was written by Carole King during the January 1971 recording sessions for her own album Tapestry and James Taylor's album Mud Slide Slim and the Blue Horizon. King has stated that "the song was as close to pure inspiration as I've ever experienced.
Jan 11, 2022 · "You've Got a Friend" is a song popularized by both James Taylor and Carole King – who have been friends for decades. King wrote the song for her album titled "Tapestry," which was released in 1971, and she said that it came about easily.
- Jean Mendoza
Jun 6, 2018 · Both Carole King and James Taylor have made it one of their signature songs, and it's a powerful anthem for anyone who might need a helping hand. Here are all the big facts about the classic song, from the lyrics to its meaning to the cover versions.
Apr 24, 2024 · Carole King wrote “You’ve Got a Friend” in 1971 and released it on her famous album “Tapestry.” While King is known for writing songs about personal experiences, “You’ve Got a Friend” was actually written for a friend, James Taylor.
- Mitch Waters
Jan 13, 2022 · Not to be confused with Randy Newman’s “You’ve Got a Friend in Me” from the 1995 animated film Toy Story, “You’ve Got a Friend” is a song written by Carole King for her 1971 album, Tapestry....
- Jacob Uitti
- Senior Writer
When King was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2021, she performed "You've Got A Friend" backed by Danny Kortchmar, Leland Sklar, and Russ Kunkel, all of whom played on James Taylor's version.
Written in 1969 by Carole King and included in her Grammy winning and Album of the Year (1972) Tapestry. It was written for her fellow co-workers, married couple, Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann...
