"You 've Got a Friend '' is a 1971 song written by Carole King. It was first recorded by King, and included in her album Tapestry. Another well - known version is by James Taylor from his album Mud Slide Slim and the Blue Horizon. His was released as a single in 1971 reaching number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 4 on the UK Singles Chart. The two versions were recorded simultaneously in 1971 with shared musicians.
who wrote song you've got a friend
Carole King