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"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.
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.
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Jun 6, 2018 · 'You've Got a Friend' is one of the greatest folk ballads of all time. 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.
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
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Written and recorded by Carole King in 1971, this song became the biggest, and most well-known hit for then 23-year-old James Taylor, and his only #1 in America. It was the first single off of his third album.
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...
The song wrote itself. It was written by something outside of myself, through me." Carole King's good friend James Taylor played acoustic guitar on five songs from the album, including this one.
