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

[@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.

[@francisclause4668]

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

[@catherinekammerer7094]

Nothing better

[@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. 😞

[@davedzone]

Carole King was my mother in 1970 when I didn't even know what a mother was. She was warm, emotional, and involved. I still listen to Tapestry and know that we had a bond she didn't even know about.

[@edi489]

bless you.

[@Steven-dy8fo]

So nice

[@rafaelfleitas5038]

After some 51 years, it´s still a joy to listen to these two as if no time has gone by. One of my favorite songs of all my times.

[@jhopyne1]

Ageless

[@edwardmccancio9936]

same here☺️☺️☺️

[@chrisullery3386]

Absolutely beautiful

[@ianwilliams2387]

Timeless

[@hortensepinto8963]

Past, present, future...

[@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!

[@karenbittner3645]

I have been a huge fan of Carole and James for many decades. They are timeless…. I particularly love the interaction in this clip. Beautiful and harmonious unity. #lovecarolekingandjamestaylorr Bless you both!

[@jimrobert7239]

Hello 👋 Karen.

[@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.

[@paulrainha9976]

And no one sings it better than James and Carol.

[@margaretfreeman1314]

Yes they are really Awesome...

[@lilliancarilo]

God, I love James Taylor & Carole King

[@leefrancis190]

Legends

[@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.

[@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

[@jimleonida6487]

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

[@mifnp8887]

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

[@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.

[@jarodcarnarvon5198]

Both of them are legends!!!!

[@leticiam8804]

Yes❤️❤️❤️

[@tomgoodsite4499]

Same here. Are guys allowed to show emotion?

[@michetrue-aspoonielife4me389]

Loved it back then when Carole sang it & loved it back then when James sang it. To see them sing together ❤️ is pure magic. If only you could capture moments like these and bottle them. They're worth their weight in gold. Xxoo You got a friend!

[@springtimemarion]

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

[@arnelcrisostomo163]

She is a musical genius...

[@joseluisdiazbarco5200]

Que inspiración para cantar, eres súper genial Carole King, te amo, que súper canción. ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@ianmurray6798]

These two were simply magic together!

[@rickarra1833]

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

[@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....

[@user-fd8pl7wz4q]

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

[@thebeastlacey]

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

[@afrhspook]

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

[@markcuffe4610]

This song epitomizes both of these geniuses. Because they clearly are true friends.

[@bernardlong3740]

Music like this never dies!

[@appletile2887]

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

[@michaelcarlsson5773]

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

[@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

[@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! 😂

[@septemberquest6393]

One of the most beautiful songs written sung by icons in the industry....

[@udz5480]

Thank you Carole and James, you made our lives happier.

[@nimfabangay7318]

Beautiful friends singing together.❤️

[@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.

[@marlaschlom7634]

You both make me so happy. Songs of love, peace, and passion.

[@oliviareis1755]

Chame senhor !!!

[@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.

[@michaelc7880]

Nothing but pure class!

[@tangobango9653]

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

[@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❤️❤️

[@markthemay8210]

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

[@VictorCapen]

What can I say but, you will really understand this song when, you really have a "friend".

[@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

[@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!

[@Barry-ju2pc]

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

[@robertpetricko4846]

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

[@debilynnphillips]

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

[@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."

[@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.

[@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😢😢

[@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!

[@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.

[@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.

[@grmrpr8153]

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

[@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

[@DorrisDiaz]

Gorgeous, true friendship sung by 2 of the most amazing artists of the 70's. It's so good to see that they're both going strong. long may it continue.

[@garcemac]

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

[@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.

[@fionameyers1305]

i bumped into a band in tasmania at the beach, rehearsing this song, n yes it was so nice, n inspirational, and i listened to the words, as i felt exactly what they were singing, outta respect, n only respect i stopped filming as i was filming the gorgeous coast n i hadnt seen my friend much in 27 years, yet i was there with a friend, i didnt even realise they were there rehearsing this song til i walked closer, twas so weird

[@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'

[@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.

[@molliebrower9069]

With her power and magnetism it's difficult to think she wa ever reluctant to take the stage singing her wonderful music. Thank God she changed her mind!

[@tundeolukoya6223]

Carole King nd James Taylor great team,first heard them wayback in d late 70's in d "Fire nd Rain"album nd staightaway i knew this was a gem,made me do an appraisal how much friendly were my friends down d memory lane

[@carlosrodriguez6717]

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

[@paulpecchio5690]

This song performed by Carole King and James Taylor is to make you cry! This letter is pure poetry and sensitivity, typical of the genius James Taylor. I think I heard this song for the first time when I was about 12 or 13 years old, I believe that the end of the 60's and even today, when I listen, I get a strong emotion! How good music was made then! This Baldwin piano crying in the background is killing ... Thank you for everything, James, Carole, you are irreplaceable ... Who never needed a friend shoulder to cry on? Paul Pecchio, from S. Paulo, Brazil.

[@justinhealey7880]

It keeps me alive love it 🥰

[@martingriffiths7825]

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

[@edmundomandac1213]

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

[@lauraportella6950]

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

[@SharonRiver]

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

[@ScatCatist]

Its so good to see these two performing together still. Brings back a lot of good memories.

[@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.

[@cibelerodrigues6435]

My favorite song . And He is a great singer.

[@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..

[@francopasta3704]

When music was an art…

[@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 ❤️🙏

[@mariannaresendesallesresen6970]

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

[@elianemarcalgabriel2286]

Que honra cantar do lado desse artista maravilhoso e também com essa música haja❤

[@karenbittner3381]

Nothing says better than this version!

[@dawns6]

This is my all time favorite with Carole King .

[@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.

[@mateomendoza6372]

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

[@poker24adik]

sometimes you get very weak when you are with the one you truly completely and wholeheartedly loved, but the one you loved does not want you to be weak, they wanted you to be strong focus and at yourself, so in the end both of you remains..... just a friend.

[@w-nordgren1598]

Memories from the 1970:th....one of my favorite

[@grahamfrancis8851]

How good is that ? Dreams are made by performances like this . Thank you Both Graham from Crete xxxx

[@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. 😊

[@RonWesterbeek]

Convincing soulmates, with an embracing bandstand. A pleasure ☺

[@frb5861]

I love you both very much and am thankful every time that I have the pleasure to hear you . As a musician you have both been a very positive influence to me since I was very young . Thank you and I truly love you both , you are a gift to this world and I wish there were many more like you . Ok I'm finally finished !!!

[@bjrnarhaugen4532]

Franki miller

[@pooperpants4503]

Both had a big impact on my life, like musicians hope, with their words. Got through some breakups and found others, thank you!

[@robertlong5836]

I am 59 years old and have listened to James Taylor since in 5th grade My FRIEND I'VE SEEN FIRE AND RAIN. My SON'S ARE Named JT tHANK yOU

[@esteban_futbol]

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

[@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 ...

[@daffo001]

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

[@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!!!

[@arieslaurente9979]

This is sooooooo Touching ❤😢.wowwww .really feel here the Best of Friendship🤗🤗🙏🏼✊🏻Respect !

[@dkingt1617]

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

[@eleanoraitken1207]

CAROL KING & JAMES TAYLOR HAVE THE BEST RENDITION OF THIS SONG

[@evelyngoff-siegel6626]

Que Bella. I love Carole King, no matter what this Awesome woman has been through, she is not bitter, and has so much love in her heart! God Bless!

[@bethb7965]

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