You've Got a Friend - Carol King & James Taylor

[@francisclause4668]

Here I am in 2024 loving my TAPESTRY ALBUM!!! ❤

[@catherinekammerer7094]

Nothing better

[@tiffsaver]

It brings back so many great memories for me!

[@ronnyd011]

It's timeless!

[@elizabethhu6955]

I live in Hong Kong and I am 70 years old now. In 1972, 52 years ago, I was studying late at 1 am at night for college exam, the radio back then was playing James Taylor’s You’ve got a friend.

[@damianofrancesconi1725]

Wrote by Carole King

[@jennymabrey8964]

same as me, but I was studying in N.Y.

[@SousChef77]

Anthem of that time, however, our time is Still now. Don't let the bad guys define us...or delete the truth that is. Let's decide that all of humanity come out and experience what we did. I hate that our grands live in a different world, an unsafe world , than we and our children did. It is time now for my generation to stop this madness...and we are doing it. Wake up people. Please. Stop watching TV, get online and look for alternative news. We were brainwashed too..but stopped watching TV/Cable in 2005. It is amazing to see the changes in our thinking! God has this and each and every one of us too...if we just accept His free gift of Salvation. He came for us. Eternity is forever.

[@VILJL]

Carole King is one of the most successful female songwriters in the US, she wrote or co-wrote 118 pop hits appearing on the Billboard Hot 100 over the latter half of the 20th centuryr. King scored her breakthrough with the album Tapestry, which topped the U.S. album chart for 15 weeks in 1971 and remained on the charts for more than six years. King has made 25 solo albums, the most successful being Tapestry, which held the record for most weeks at No. 1 by a female artist for more than 20 years. Her record sales were estimated at more than 75 million copies worldwide.] She has won four Grammy Awards and was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. She has been inducted twice into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a performer and songwriter. She is the recipient of the 2013 Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, the first woman to be so honored. She is also a 2015 Kennedy Center Honoree.

[@paulbarton2515]

One of the greatest songs of all time. Thank you Carole for writing it and thank you James for making it famous. And thank you for singing it together.

[@patrickvanrinsvelt4466]

Phew. Big call there. Though I love James, Carol's writing and delivery had such raw pain behind it. So far Away is just classic

[@donrybak241]

​@@patrickvanrinsvelt4466 qaaaaa00

[@priscilapresotto1996]

Agree

[@priscilapresotto1996]

😢😢😢😢

[@carykillingbeck2874]

@@patrickvanrinsvelt4466 So's "Fire and Rain." And JT didn't exactly write that from a happy place when he was twenty-something. 😞

[@jimleonida6487]

Tear jerker... Still loving both of them after half a century

[@SousChef77]

j,T..just so you know..hubs and my song (We met in 75..married in '77) Is You've got a Friend)....just wanted you to know that and thank you Carole!!! We both had come off horrible divorces...God put us together..and now, almost 50 years later...we are STILL Best friends, thanks to Jesus! (P.S. Gorilla was awesome dude!)

[@VaBeachVA-yl9km]

Where has the time gone? Life was so simple back then when these 2 extremely talented artists came to fame. I want those days back for my Grandchildren

[@Freshstart6354]

YOU SAID IT!

[@bms8360]

U a shithole

[@surfdogdude]

If you are as great as this woman, you have NO GLASS CEILINGS! Stop using this excuse! Just be a Carol King!

[@sandyhanneman7533]

Absolutely. Bring back the joy!

[@rafaelortiz-sanoguet1420]

What for me is the most difficult part of growing old is the music, how in these times there is hardly any music that matters.

[@lovelyhawaiigal]

Tapestry was one of those albums I used to play and sing to over and over and over as a teen. Carol is an icon for a reason! So many amazing songs that she recorded, and she is also incredibly talented as a songwriter. She's written songs that were perfect for her and for people like James, Aretha, The Drifters, Mariah Carey, and Donny Osmond! Her songs move us so much because they are real, just like her!

[@colinnutter8848]

One of the best albums ever just listen to how it's too late starts on the fade of the previous song just fantastic

[@patrickvanrinsvelt4466]

Me too. Sad to hear what these songs are about when she was still writing with her husband.

[@wandalozier8660]

These two are beautiful inside and out. Their music makes me feel so wonderful, especially at a very low place in my life right now.

[@rafaelfleitas5038]

Cheer up Wanda. That's what music is for, specially by these great singers.

[@lilliancarilo]

God, I love James Taylor & Carole King

[@leefrancis190]

Legends

[@KatrenaS]

This is an absolute treasure ❤

[@Barry-ju2pc]

The friendship they have is amazing. You can tell they adore one another.

[@rickarra1833]

We know how great they are, but together, it's a ride to the moon

[@edwardlynch9973]

I've probably seen this clip 30 times in the last month, and every time he cuts in and she laughs I get teary eyed! 😂

[@mifnp8887]

She is even more beautiful with age! Love Carole King.

[@springtimemarion]

Carole King is amazing. I love to hear her sing.

[@afrhspook]

Classic, wonderful words sung by the best!! Love both Carol and James!!

[@roysimmons7426]

This song got me through a bunch of years. And then i would play a James Taylor song and keep driving across the country knowing deep down inside that it would all work out....and now that was 50 years ago.

[@kevinbarton1661]

I sang this at my dads funeral service . I only regret not singing it for him while he could smile and enjoy it and make me feel even better

[@reginawilliams2803]

It was meant to be,,,,I did meet James he needed a expesso it was 530 am but I acted like no big deal It was surreal he was staying at a resort I worked at

[@jaymacgee_A_Bawbag_Blethering]

God bless you Kevin

[@bernardlong3740]

Music like this never dies!

[@ianmurray6798]

These two were simply magic together!

[@avanderwalde]

no words can describe caroles beauty and energy! She still sounds incredible and James is perfect!!!!! If u can see this show its a once in a lifetime experience. You will be in heaven every minute.The audience sang every note along with them. It doesnt get any better than this show!!!!

[@josephdsilva5557]

May is just say, they are both gems, but my preference is the man's version, this even though this lovely talented woman wrote the song. Only James Taylor could sing this with so much feeling

[@michaelcarlsson5773]

This is timeless ! Music and lyrics of the most basic thing in life.

[@richardshultis9626]

Two American music icons. We are blessed to still have them with us.

[@martingardner9124]

Yes. I got the chance to see them when they toured side by side over a decade ago.

[@1richirich__]

Discovering the music, the vibe, the unmistakable voice.." I've seen the biggest music (real)stars/groups, luckily. Seeing JT when I was 18/19, was unforgettable & in my Top 3, all-time favourite gigs... JT, The Eagles, Dylan. Still playing the three's timeless, masterpieces.... Simply on a different level....

[@appletile2887]

She still has her voice......so nice

[@arnelcrisostomo163]

She is a musical genius...

[@benjamindavid5681]

From a woman who broke through an almost invisible glass ceiling. It is difficult to describe a woman who wrote some of the best Urban rock of the 60's and then moves into a more upper middle class public acceptance. Perhaps she was 'marketed' differently as Jews moved into the middle class. However that history does not explain her beautiful music and her brilliant musicianship and genius as a composer! She is a brilliant musician and a beautiful performer. She is ageless.

[@1977asmara]

+Benjamin David it is a brilliant observation about Carole King!!!!!!

[@varigdc10]

+Benjamin David I made a comment to you somewhere else, I think Nancy Sinatra, Boots. I have another, Carole is just great, loved her for a long time, why is it that I still confuse her with Carly Simon?

[@carmelacaporossi]

So true..so talented...

[@sohnconduit]

No . Back in the day , writers were given assignments and listened to a " sound " , or songs already recorded by a group . The writers task was to write the next hit . The writer was a commodity contracted by the publisher . When Carol had a big enough ' Catalog ' of different material they often took the big risk of stepping out from behind the studio . For Carol , that came when she opened for James Taylor after he took off with "You've Got A Friend " , which she wrote for him . This was a step she took before " Tapestry " was released .

[@bullsnutsoz]

So so true my fried!

[@inesbarros1944]

There’s no other singer that can sing so tender this James song!!🎶🎶❤️❤️ Lovely!!!

[@chrishowe2935]

She wrote it.

[@susanpanther6731]

@@chrishowe2935 I just said that aloud!

[@jerrytyndall1274]

Yeah, tears in my eyes too! Whats better than a friend like they seem to be? So many memories w/this song, l love them both! Peace be to them!! Only wish I could go back to this time.

[@garcemac]

Two angels. Sent from heaven to make my life just a tiny bit better.

[@clarencemendonca579]

To my friends, Darryl, Henry, Clifton, Freddie, Dominic, Tony , Bede and Georgie. Takes me back down memory lane to the early 70s, day dreaming these tunes, all beauties. God Bless You, James Taylor, Carole King and of course, 'No Secrets - Carly Simon'

[@marcy3127]

A song that reminds me of my dear late sister, always there to be my friend when I was growing up. Miss you Kathy xxx

[@jaymacgee_A_Bawbag_Blethering]

Marcy, your comment brought a misty tear to my eye, I hope when you think of your sister it makes you smile and glad she was in your life, bless you

[@tangobango9653]

One of my favorite sons, one of the best ever written. Such a talented lady...Carole King!

[@mariannaresendesallesresen6970]

Two great singers performing this beautiful song. Carole and James are amazing!

[@2023FourRunner]

I Feel the Earth Shake under My Feet!! Thank You Carol and JT for Your Music!! Your Longevity Rocks

[@norbertenderle8092]

Two Legends,so Beautiful ,when You havn'd Heard it For a Long Time IT Sounds so warm....Many Thanks For Upload

[@honeybuckmine]

The strangest & greatest thing about these two is that they sound the same so many moons later...Their relationship is a magical friendship... The talent is just amazing, when they collaborate it's pure beauty for the ears..

[@martycech5844]

Agreed… Pure Musical Magic❤️❤️

[@genescarfutti4952]

Amazing...there just isn't music and lyrics like that anymore... absolutely brilliant!!!

[@BillChild2njoy]

Anyone who has ever needed a friend should think of this song! I was at a concert in West Hartford, CT in the early 70's where James introduced an up and coming musical star and I guess he was right ! She is a stellar star!

[@revolverden]

Carol King was writing and singing songs since the 50's. Neil Sedaka even wrote "Oh Carol" for her in 1958 in an effort to ask her out, so she wasn't up and coming in the 70's. She was famous since she hit the stage in the 50's.

[@scotswanderer]

Revolver Den A few points: Her first single, 'The right girl' came out in 58. She was only 16, & it wasn't a hit. She became famous as a songwriter with her husband, Gerry Goffin, in the 60s, but not as a singer until 'Tapestry' in 71. Neil sedaka, had already dated her, in high school, when 'O Carol' came out. She married G. Goffin the next year, 59.

[@CrossstitchKelly]

This song got me through law school. They tried to tell us we knew more than anyone else did about anything. Many times I listened to this and sang along--"They'll take your soul if you let them, but don't you let them."

[@daffo001]

Absolutely brilliant! - Two of my favourite people...

[@carlosrodriguez6717]

I remember this song my dad playing this on weekends. When we had barbecue. Good memories😢😭

[@thebeastlacey]

My love, admiration & wholehearted respect for these two gifts from God cannot be overstated....❤️✝

[@bethb7965]

Just listened to JT singing this at his BBC concert 1971..high school...what memories. My 2 favorite singers....

[@michaelc7880]

Nothing but pure class!

[@susanjones4904]

My life has been a Tapestry of rich and royal hue, an ever-changing vision of an ever-changing view. A wondrous woven magic in bits of blue and gold. A Tapestry to see and feel impossible to hold......Carole King's magic. Just love it!!!

[@jaymacgee_A_Bawbag_Blethering]

This perfect piece of writing is something every race and creed on our planet can share and agree to and isn’t that the definition of a global masterpiece, Ms King is quite literally a gift from heaven and I can’t listen to this without tearing up with tears of joy... love it

[@petrayanez2469]

I also tear with this song & Carol King was one of my favorites ❤

[@michellemann6362]

I'm tearing up right now Again 😊. I remember hearing this at my sister's graduation 🎓. I cried then and that was over 30 years ago ❤️🙏

[@amarelbarrow2500]

such a pure friendship

[@MrDancampbell60]

This is a song of hope and faith, it reflects all that is worthwhile. Carole King and James Taylor are great.

[@robertbiron5081]

what a great song

[@soonhqrun2683]

..friends of the world song ever forever..

[@theunboxer3986]

Indeed, hope and faith adding love and friends.

[@Tinkledrum]

this is how PROPER MUSICIANS DO IT GOD BLESS THEM

[@edwinak5771]

Dan Campbell great

[@grmrpr8153]

Great full respect to this LADY..SHES THE BEST FOR ME....ITS BRING BACK MY MEMORIES SINCE 70'S...

[@mmort55]

I love these guys and to see them together is great and when I wanted by myself after school, this always made everything better.

[@TerryMcGearyScotland]

We've all been there. Sometimes music like this is the friend you need.

[@dkingt1617]

thank you for the beautiful songs you've composed and sang...it will eternally live in our hearts...

[@esteban_futbol]

Winter, spring, summer or fall, all you've got to do is call, and I'll be there. Just sublime. So emotional...

[@donbiancamano5663]

Just beautiful when they sing together at the end. Just beautiful.

[@martingardner9124]

It went so well that they did three nights of collaborations nearly two years later that became a PBS special and live album and then a world tour.

[@kevinbarton1661]

We all need to reset our Goals & priorities with a Song like this Life is tooo short

[@debilynnphillips]

She is most definitely ageless!!! So well put!!! I love, love, love her works!!! All of them! :):) xoxoxo

[@mateomendoza6372]

My tears drop. I love James and Carol. I used to sing James songs. With my 🎸 guitar

[@udz5480]

I love how Americans are so warm and welcoming, clap and sing along. So many other cultures are so reserved, just a subjective point of view.

[@martingardner9124]

This is one of those that’s an audience favorite. Have you heard his solo acoustic version from a year after this. No singers, none of the usual people. Tells a good intro before he starts it.

[@Cybi0]

If anybodyy doesn't understand the meaning of the word "friendship" : the definition is right here before your eyes guys !

[@cibelerodrigues6435]

My favorite song . And He is a great singer.

[@bruceowen8461]

Just two of the great artist from the 70s who will always be known for blessing the hearts of that generation with song. God bless you James and Carole!

[@markthemay8210]

This brought tears of joy to me. [sobbing and crying]

[@SharonRiver]

I saw them together in Denver during the Troubadour Tour. Wonderful!

[@edmundomandac1213]

I've been listening this song a hundred times...and i love it..

[@brianmcd9492]

A fine duet great for all those friends working apart,as Carol sings" just close your eyes and your friend is there"🙂Brilliant

[@adamdougcj]

Love you "Carol" "Love you "James ".... You both have gotten me through life with your wonderful and inspirational music always so much I have shared im life through the years ...while your music was playing Your both the most deserving of such an amazing honor for what you have Given to us through the years ..... God Bless Both of your Beautiful Souls .... For where you lead....I will follow ...

[@saritalirley6739]

Carol king l have bought and replaced her music in every format , every screwed up relationship and ever move since i descovered her music in high school. A true a genius, i will always cherish her music.

[@hotbamboo1012]

Nothing ever touched me in my life more than the loving friendship ot these two most marvelous human beings. I just love both of them for what they contributed not only to music, but to the American lifestyle, and they just did it so easily, by just being who they are. Simply Magic.

[@김흥백-h4t]

James, Carole, what a good couple ! beautiful song ! wow !

[@minodayo]

I've met this tune on 40 years ago. And I learned a lot, for my life. Thanks Carole, Thanks James. I love this tune. From Japan.

[@bornepure1645]

so many tears shed to this song>>>> I it is so good to know that some friends are for life..... My home is open to those I love always..

[@sunnyem2551]

NOTHING LESS THAN GORGEOUS !

[@ivettesaavedralopez7640]

Sunny Em. Muy ,muy buenas voces y temas que no se olvidan. Voz especial,la de Carole King.

[@SuperJohntoo]

I saw James Taylor at an intimate open air concert in Haddington, Edinburgh, for my 40th birthday, I will neverforget that, totally amazing, and that was more than twenty four years ago. 😊

[@bougainvillefreedommovemen162]

It takes a great girl to call out to a male to ensure thru winter summer or fall they remain friends. Go Carol King it's Your Song and great that James Taylor is now supporting you. Go Girl Carol your voice and your right and yeah James T is finally backing you.

[@stuartolson1372]

Greatest song writer ever! I never worried about anything in the seventies. She was so talented.

[@tarakinsell2217]

I can listen to these two together all day long.

[@justinhealey7880]

It keeps me alive love it 🥰

[@shelia67able]

I love this song Thank you Carol for this great song

[@carenogwayo1918]

I just had your whole album. Today I have recovered . I can sing again . I lost my beloved David six years ago after 35 years together.

[@TacoVeldstraGrutte]

This is the song I was looking for...I needed it! So true!

[@TacoVeldstraGrutte]

Thanks Cin Dee!

[@TacoVeldstraGrutte]

Dank Elly van Amstel

[@josegoncalves7239]

Taco Veldstra ii

[@kokchonchong]

beautiful days passed by. down memory lane. always a beautiful song. keep goin Carol & James

[@hammysmad]

Wow great combination.

[@martingriffiths7825]

first saw Carol & James perform this in the Colston HALL in 1974 ??. Went to see BEAUTIFUL last night;brought back so many memories

[@evangart3588]

Such a wonderful song !!!

[@grahamjones7328]

I was blessed to have lived through this period when there was so much wonderful music produced.

[@willowvons]

They framed my life, and a wonderful life it has been. Thank you.

[@anne-mariebruce1937]

I love this pair!!..... Hey!!.. I am a Scottish Girl. And love Glen Travis Campbell.....

[@ameralbadry6825]

Absolutely the best romantic duet, two beautiful human beings who changed people life for better ❤

[@lauraportella6950]

Me sinto previlegiada em ter vivido nessa época e ter me apaixonado por todos esses impressinantes cantores, compositores que me fez sonhar tanto❤

[@janetdavies9612]

One of my most favourite songs by a couple of my favourite artists 😊❤️ A beautiful song , the sentiment of the words say it all .... Thank you both for all the wonderful music you have given us !*!! Definitely enhanced our lives ....🎶🎹🎸😊❤️💞

[@jimrobert7239]

Hello 👋 Janet

[@diBundy]

what an incredibly beautiful woman

[@veraejcheffers332]

James Taylor amazing too....thanks you guys for sharing your awesome music love yas. XX

[@patearly9492]

Always fantastic! God bless everyone

[@jimrobert7239]

Hello 👋 Pat.

[@johnallright6847]

Brilliant, the only version I really heard in England when young was James Taylor which was the definitive for this song,it was his song and his only and never knew she wrote it or sang it😢😢

[@ApoloExpress]

her voice is still amazing

[@jamesjohnson386]

What a beautifully talented woman!!

[@cj0623]

I am almost crying hearing this song, especially when James Taylor appears

[@robertosemprini4285]

She's fantastic as always, in this song she's superlative. The look towards Taylor is that of a woman still attached to him and it doesn't just seem like artistic admiration given that they worked together and, at the time, also had a flirtation. He alongside her in this song, today as then, is completely overwhelmed.