"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
Carole King Klein is an American singer-songwriter and musician who has been active since 1958. One of the most successful female songwriters of the latter half of the 20th century in the US, she wrote or co-wrote 118 pop hits on the Billboard Hot 100. She also wrote 61 hits that charted in the UK, making her the most successful female songwriter on the UK singles charts between 1962 and 2005.
King in 2002
King on the cover of Cash Box; May 15, 1971
King c. 1977
Carole King performing aboard USS Harry S. Truman in the Mediterranean in 2000