James Taylor - You've Got A Friend (official Audio) < 4K × 2K >

: According to Taylor, King wrote the song as a response to his 1970 hit "Fire and Rain" , specifically answering the line where he sings about not being able to find a friend.

: The recording features notable backup, including vocals by Joni Mitchell and instrumentation by Danny Kortchmar, Leland Sklar, and Russ Kunkel. James Taylor - You've Got A Friend (Official Audio)

: The song earned Taylor a Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Performance, Male , and King the Grammy for Song of the Year in 1972. Where to Listen : According to Taylor, King wrote the song

"You've Got a Friend" is one of James Taylor's most enduring hits, famously written by his close friend and fellow artist . While King first recorded it for her landmark 1971 album Tapestry , Taylor's version—released that same year on his album Mud Slide Slim and the Blue Horizon —became a massive success, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100. Key Facts About the Song Where to Listen "You've Got a Friend" is

You can find the official audio and various live performances on platforms like YouTube and Spotify . James Taylor - You've Got A Friend (Official Audio)