James Taylor - You've Got A Friend (official Audio) Apr 2026

: The recording features notable backup, including vocals by Joni Mitchell and instrumentation by Danny Kortchmar, Leland Sklar, and Russ Kunkel.

"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 James Taylor - You've Got A Friend (Official Audio)

: 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

: 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 Key Facts About the Song : According to