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James Taylor tells a heartwarming story intertwining two of the most iconic songs of the 70s

Ruben Bolling
Feb 11, 2026
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On “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” last week, James Taylor told the story of how he came to record the song “You’ve Got a Friend,” written by Carole King. It’s his only #1 hit.

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