You've Got A Friend

Cover version of the month #118James Taylor covers Carole KingThis exceptional song was written by the legendary Carole King after hearing James Taylor's Fire and Rain in which he sings I've seen lonely times when I could not find a friend .King recorded it for her Tapestry album with Taylor simultaneously recording (with the same musicians) for his Mud Slide Slim and the Blue Horizon album. Both were released in 1971, with King's original coming out first. Taylor also released his version as a single and the song hit number one on the Billboard Hot 100. Carole King's Tapestry album is, in my humble opinion, one of the best of all-time. It's heart on the sleeve stuff, full of empathy and emotion. And You've Got A Friend is bursting with a pure and heartfelt message of unwavering support and friendship. Simple, soulful, sincere and a sense of solidarity.When you're down and troubled, and you need some lovin' care, and nothing is going rightClose your eyes and think of me, and soon I…