James Vernon Taylor is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist. A six-time Grammy Award winner, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2000.
Taylor in 1977
A publicity photograph of Taylor for his second studio album Sweet Baby James, December 1969
Taylor in a publicity photograph for his 1971 studio album Mud Slide Slim and the Blue Horizon
Taylor and Simon in concert, 1975
"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.
Scandinavian single with "Beautiful" on the B-side
You've Got a Friend
You've Got a Friend
James Taylor and Carole King at the 2010 Troubadour Reunion Tour