You’ve Got a Friend

The story behind

Carole King wrote You’ve Got a Friend in the 1970s, a song that feels like a friendly voice in the middle of life. She recorded it on an album called Tapestry, which was released in 1971. The song doesn't have a very strong rhythm, but its lyrics are very sincere, as if someone were telling you that they are there to help you. The lyrics talk about the importance of having someone who listens to you without judging. King's voice is soft, as if she were singing to you in a moment of calm. The song isn't very long, lasting five minutes and three seconds, but in that time it says a lot. It's a song that can be played at home, without needing much equipment, and that feels like a hug.