"You've Got a Friend" is a song from the early 1970s which marked the singer-songwriter movement. The song was written by Carole King and appeared on her 1971 album Tapestry. It has been named one of the The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll. The term singer-songwriter refers to performers who both write and sing their own material. ... Carole King (born February 9, 1942) is an American singer, songwriter, and pianist. ... Tapestry is a ground-breaking pop album by singer-songwriter Carole King, released in 1971 (see 1971 in music). ... The Rock and Roll Hall of Fames 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll is based on the permanent exhibit of the same name. ...

Song information

James Taylor sang a version of "You've Got a Friend" on his 1971 album Mud Slide Slim and the Blue Horizon. The most famous version of the song, Taylor's rendition hit #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 on July 31, 1971, and won Grammy Awards both for Taylor (Best Pop Vocal Performance, Male) and King (Song of the Year). It also reached #4 in the UK Singles Chart, giving Taylor his only Top 20 entry in the United Kingdom. The song was also recorded in 1971 by Dusty Springfield, a recording that predates Taylor's version. It was recorded for her third album for Atlantic Records, but a falling-out with the company meant the album was unreleased. The song was left unissued until 1999, when it was issued as a bonus track for the Rhino Records deluxe re-release of Dusty in Memphis. James Vernon Taylor (born March 12, 1948) is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist, born in Belmont, Massachusetts. ... Mud Slide Slim and the Blue Horizon is James Taylors third album. ... The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. ... is the 212th day of the year (213th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1971 (MCMLXXI) was a common year starting on Friday (link will display full calendar) of the 1971 Gregorian calendar. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... The Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance has been awarded since 1966. ... The Song of the Year is one of the two most prestigious awards in the Grammies, if not in all of the music industry. ... The UK Singles Chart is currently compiled by The Official UK Charts Company (OCC) on behalf of the British record industry. ... Dusty Springfield OBE (16 April 1939 - 2 March 1999) was a popular English singer whose career spanned four decades. ... Atlantic Records (Atlantic Recording Corporation) is an American record label, and operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Warner Music Group. ... Rhino Entertainment is a specialty record label originally known for releasing retrospectives of famous comedy performers, including Stan Freberg, Tom Lehrer, and Spike Jones. ... Dusty in Memphis. ...

Other cover versions

Other than King, Springfield and Taylor's versions, a number of artists have covered "You've Got a Friend". A partial list includes: In popular music, a cover version, or simply cover, is a new rendition (performance or recording) of a previously recorded song. ...

• Country singer Lynn Anderson on her album How can I Unlive You.
• Gospel singers Angelo & Veronica on their album Angelo & Veronica.
• Rhythm and blues singer LaVern Baker on her album Woke Up This Mornin'.
• Jazz saxophonist Bob Belden on his King tribute album Tapestry.
• Jazz clarinetist Acker Bilk on his album All The Hits Plus More.
• Acid jazz and alternative hip hop Group Brand New Heavies on their album Shelter
• Petula Clark on her album Live in London.
• Reggae musician Jimmy Cliff on his album Humanitarian.
• Gospel singer Jim Cole on his album An Evening in Cincinnati.
• Instrumental jazz group Common Ground on their Taylor tribute album Fire & Rain
• Pop singer Billy Crawford on the Japan edition of his self-titled album.
• Country singer Billy Ray Cyrus on his album Home At Last.
• Country music singer Skeeter Davis on her album Love Takes A Lot Of My Time.
• Jazz pianist Xavier Davis on his album The Dance of Life.
• Guitarist Alex de Grassi on his Taylor tribute album Alex de Grassi's Interpretation of James Taylor.
• Reggae singer Adina Edwards on her album Don't Forget to Remember.
• Jazz singer Ella Fitzgerald on her album Ella in London.
• Gospel singers The Blind Boys of Alabama on their album Bridge Over Troubled Water.
• Roberta Flack on her albums Heavy Soul and Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway.
• Al Green on his album Soul Survivor.
• American actor/singer Scott Grimes on his self-titled 1989 debut album.
• Ofra Haza on her album Ofra Haza 1997.
• British indie rock group The Housemartins on their album Now That's What I Call Quite Good
• R&B singer Javine on her double A-side single "Don't Walk Away/You've Got A Friend". Her version was also taken from the movie soundtrack for "Garfield The Movie".
• Michael Jackson on his album Got to Be There.
• Tom Jones on his album ...Sings the Ballads.
• Stacey Kent on her album The Boy Next Door.
• Country singer Anita Kerr on her album Daytime Nighttime.
• Labelle covered the song on their 1971 self-titled album
• Lucero sings a Spanish version on her 1986 Lucerito album.
• Russell Malone on his album Playground.
• Easy-listening artist Mantovani on his album Magical Moods of Mantovani.
• Jazz saxophonist Eric Marienthal on his covers album Got You Covered.
• Johnny Mathis on his album You've Got a Friend.
• Miki Matsubara on her album Blue Eyes.
• Pop group McFly on their double A-side single "All About You/You've Got a Friend".
• Punk music band Me First and the Gimme Gimmes on their album Turn Japanese.
• Mina recorded an Italian version on her album Cinquemilaquarantatre.
• Lucio Dalla recorded an instrumental version on his album Lucio Dalla (Q Disc).
• Anne Murray on her album Talk It Over in The Morning.
• Pianist Peter Nero on his album Peter Nero's Greatest Hits.
• Vincent Price & Monsters on an episode of The Muppet Show. Clip on YouTube
• Cliff Richard on his album Wanted.
• Barbra Streisand on her album Barbra Joan Streisand.
• Pop singer Andy Williams on his album The Andy Williams Show/You've Got a Friend.
• Many AA employees on a 2006 AA advert.
• Various Disney artists on this album Winnie The Pooh — Friends Forever.
• Lisa Ono on her 2007 album Soul & Bossa.
• Ventriloquist Terry Fator sang this song on the 2007 Finale of America's Got Talent with his Idol Kermit the Frog

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1998 VH1 Divas version

"You've Got a Friend"
Single by Céline Dion, Shania Twain, Gloria Estefan and Carole King
from the album VH1 Divas Live
Released	November 9, 1998
Format	CD single
Recorded	Beacon Theatre, New York City
Genre	Pop
Length	5:28
Label	Columbia, Epic
Writer(s)	Carole King
Peak chart positions
#74 (Belgium)
Céline Dion chronology
"Zora sourit" (1998) "You've Got a Friend" (1998) "I'm Your Angel" (1998)

The Divas performing "You've Got a Friend" (1998).

"You've Got a Friend" was performed by Céline Dion, Shania Twain, Gloria Estefan and Carole King at the VH1 Divas Live concert on April 14, 1998. The event took place in New York City's Beacon Theatre. The whole concert was released on CD and DVD on October 6, 1998. Mariah Carey and Aretha Franklin also took part in this event. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... A collection of various CD singles In music, a single is a short recording of one or more separate tracks. ... Céline Marie Claudette Dion Angélil, OC, OQ, (born March 30, 1968) is a Canadian pop singer and occasional songwriter. ... Shania Twain, OC (born Eilleen Regina Edwards, August 28, 1965, Windsor, Ontario) is a Canadian singer and songwriter in the country and pop music genres. ... Gloria Estefan (born Gloria María Milagrosa Fajardo García on September 1, 1957 in Havana, Cuba) is a five-time Grammy Award-winning Cuban American singer and songwriter. ... Carole King (born February 9, 1942) is an American singer, songwriter, and pianist. ... In 1998, VH1 debuted the first annual VH1 Divas concert. ... is the 313th day of the year (314th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar). ... A CD single is a music single in the form of a compact disc. ... New York, New York and NYC redirect here. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... For popular forms of music in general, see Popular music. ... This does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Epic Records is an American record label, owned and operated by Sony BMG. // Epic was launched originally as a jazz and classical music label in 1953 by CBS. Its bright-yellow, black and blue logo became a familiar trademark for many jazz and classical releases. ... A songwriter is someone who writes the lyrics to songs, the musical composition or melody to songs, or both. ... Carole King (born February 9, 1942) is an American singer, songwriter, and pianist. ... // A record chart, also known as a music chart, is a method of ranking music according to popularity during a given period of time. ... Céline Marie Claudette Dion Angélil, OC, OQ, (born March 30, 1968) is a Canadian pop singer and occasional songwriter. ... Zora Sourit (meaning Zoras Smiling) is the first single from Céline Dions Sil Suffisait dAimer album. ... Im Your Angel is a duet by R. Kelly and Celine Dion. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Céline Marie Claudette Dion Angélil, OC, OQ, (born March 30, 1968) is a Canadian pop singer and occasional songwriter. ... Shania Twain, OC (born Eilleen Regina Edwards, August 28, 1965, Windsor, Ontario) is a Canadian singer and songwriter in the country and pop music genres. ... Gloria Estefan (born Gloria María Milagrosa Fajardo García on September 1, 1957 in Havana, Cuba) is a five-time Grammy Award-winning Cuban American singer and songwriter. ... Carole King (born February 9, 1942) is an American singer, songwriter, and pianist. ... In 1998, VH1 debuted the first annual VH1 Divas concert. ... April 14 is the 104th day of the year (105th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar, with 261 days remaining. ... Year 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar). ... New York, New York and NYC redirect here. ... is the 279th day of the year (280th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar). ... Mariah Carey (born March 27, 1970) is an American singer, songwriter, record producer, music video director, and actress. ... Aretha Louise Franklin (born March 25, 1942) is an American R&B, Pop and Gospel singer, songwriter, and pianist. ...

"You've Got a Friend" was issued as the second radio single to promote it, after "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman." It peaked at #74 on the Belgian Flanders Airplay chart. Lady Soul is a soul album by Aretha Franklin, released on January 22, 1968 (see 1968 in music). ...

Formats and track listings

Promotional 1-Track CD-Single

1. "You've Got a Friend" (Live) 5:28

Charts

Céline Marie Claudette Dion Angélil, OC, OQ, (born March 30, 1968) is a Canadian pop singer and occasional songwriter. ... This page includes the albums discography of Celine Dion. ... This page lists the singles discography of Céline Dion. ... This page includes the videography of Céline Dion. ... Category: ... As one of the biggest selling female artists of all time, Céline Dion has received numerous awards and accolades in recognition of her worldwide success in the music industry: 5 Grammy Awards, 10 World Music Awards, 7 American Music Awards, 7 Billboard Music Awards, 21 Juno Awards, 38 F...

References

• Céline Dion - official website
• Céline Dion - chart history