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

"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 : The song earned Taylor a Grammy Award

: The recording features notable backup, including vocals by Joni Mitchell and instrumentation by Danny Kortchmar, Leland Sklar, and Russ Kunkel. While King first recorded it for her landmark

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)