You've Got a Friend
Donny Hathaway
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When you're down and troubled And you need a helping hand And nothing, nothing is going right Close your eyes and think of me And soon I will be there To brighten up even your darkest night You just call out my name And you know wherever I am I'll come running to see you again Winter, spring, summer or fall All you have to do is call And I'll be there You've got a friend If the sky above you Grows dark and full of clouds And that old north wind begins to blow Keep you head together And call my name out loud Soon you'll hear me knocking at you door You just call out my name And you know wherever I am I'll come running to see you again Winter, spring, summer or fall All you have to do is call And I'll be there Ain't it good to know that you've got a friend When people can be so cold They'll hurt you, and desert you And take your soul if you let them You just call out my name And you know wherever I am I'll come running to see you again Winter, spring, summer or fall All you have to do is call And I'll be there You've got a friend You've got a friend Ain't it good to know you've got a friend Ain't it good to know you've got a friend
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Written by: Carole King
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6 facts about this song
Song Composition and Release"You've Got a Friend" is a 1971 hit song written by the legendary songwriter Carole King.
- The song was included in King's album "Tapestry", which was released in 1971.
- "You've Got a Friend" was released as the lead single from the album in the United States and was King's first #1 single.
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Famous CoversJames Taylor covered this song in the same year, which became a major hit worldwide. His version won the Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance.
- Michael Jackson recorded his cover for his 1972 album, "Ben". His take on the song was well-received and peaked at number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
- Anne Murray covered the song in 1971 on her album "Talk It Over in the Morning", giving it a country spin. The song reached #1 on the "RPM" Top Singles chart in Canada.
- Dusty Springfield added her own interpretation of "You've Got a Friend" to the album "Faithful" in 1971.
- American musician Donny Hathaway also covered the song for his 1971 album "Donny Hathaway".
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Meaning and Reception"You've Got a Friend" is considered by many to be one of the greatest pop songs of all time, with its uplifting and comforting lyrics advocating support and friendship.
- Rolling Stone magazine placed the song at number 205 on its list of 'The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time'.
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Chart PerformanceCarole King's version of the song topped the Billboard Hot 100 in 1971, and James Taylor's version reached the same top position later in the same year.
- Michael Jackson's version became another top ten hit for him when he was still a solo artist.
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Live PerformancesDusty Springfield performed her rendition of the song on the BBC, further increasing its popularity.
- James Taylor has performed "You've Got a Friend" at nearly every one of his concerts since recording his cover. It remains one of his most popular songs to date.
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Modern RecognitionIn 2001, the song "You've Got a Friend" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, recognizing its historical significance and impact.
- It continues to be covered by various artists across the globe, demonstrating its timeless appeal and universal message of friendship.
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