"You've got a Friend" By: James Taylor

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  • @lightintheart
    @lightintheart Před 7 lety +5056

    My dad was in the emergency room before he went to the ICU. I played this song on my phone and put one ear bud in his ear and the other in mine. He had a stroke and could no longer communicate and I held his hand and cried while the song played. My dad showed me this song and it will always be our song.

    • @shannanne13
      @shannanne13 Před 7 lety +126

      Musetoit music is so powerful. you and your father and in my thoughts!

    • @lightintheart
      @lightintheart Před 7 lety +104

      Shannon Anne thank you so much. He's in a better place now

    • @amadeussmith693
      @amadeussmith693 Před 7 lety +106

      Musetoit my father died in my arms to this song few days ago...i dont know you but i just felt saying you something...

    • @gloriamaryhaywood2217
      @gloriamaryhaywood2217 Před 7 lety +79

      Musetoit Your comment truly touched my heart!....What a loving dad he must be .. to have created and raised such a loving daughter as yourself!

    • @lightintheart
      @lightintheart Před 7 lety +57

      Gloria Mary Haywood you made my day. Thank you! the world needs more kind people such as yourself. Your words mean a lot to me. He was great father

  • @Looc1d
    @Looc1d Před měsícem +29

    Anyone 2024?

    • @CalifKid730
      @CalifKid730 Před 27 dny

      I’m here. I carry this song in my mind every day. Blessings and love from Cali. -steve ❤️

    • @CIRTA213
      @CIRTA213 Před 21 dnem +1

      Me. Currently in Dubai

    • @CalifKid730
      @CalifKid730 Před 21 dnem

      @@CIRTA213 Hi friend. If you like this video you get the words. ❤️ Love, Steve

    • @rosemonerat9061
      @rosemonerat9061 Před 20 dny

      👍

    • @HazbinHotel_Edits0
      @HazbinHotel_Edits0 Před 9 dny

      Meeee

  • @Bondgirl73
    @Bondgirl73 Před 3 lety +575

    My 20 year old son has been depressed for a while and I sent him this song. Just so he knows that he has his mother as his friend... forever. ❤️🥰🙏

    • @diaz6539
      @diaz6539 Před 3 lety +5

      🥺

    • @felixicon
      @felixicon Před 2 lety +5

      beautiful

    • @Bondgirl73
      @Bondgirl73 Před 2 lety +1

      @Dan Dugan thank you :-)

    • @lindann17
      @lindann17 Před 2 lety +7

      I'm so there, a mother is always her son's friend. But this song's about having Jesus as your friend. You just had to be there, 71'-72'. Telling someone that Jesus is the friend they need, is the best you can do for them.

    • @thesumeriangod5421
      @thesumeriangod5421 Před 2 lety +5

      You are such a good mother

  • @marciamason1389
    @marciamason1389 Před rokem +97

    When my daughter turned 16 she was living with her father in another state. I sent this to the radio station in her town with a letter wishing her a happy birthday. My letter and this song won the contest for the day. It has been our song every since. We send it back and forth since that day. I’m 69 and she is 50 this year.
    We are best friends and our love can move mountains.

  • @harshmnr
    @harshmnr Před 4 lety +22

    You know what's cool? The people who came here to listen to this song are probably all over the spectrum in terms of nationality, race, gender, religion, political beliefs, economic status, etc. but everyone is united by this song and the fact that we understand the importance of friendship. God bless all of you! ❤
    ~:~

    • @karenbenn
      @karenbenn Před 2 dny

      I have been given another 6 months cancer free 🎉🎉🎉

  • @jefflee5195
    @jefflee5195 Před 2 lety +46

    We all have a friend in the Lord Jesus Christ and he is always here for us.

  • @cyriah22
    @cyriah22 Před rokem +78

    My 6 year old Grandson just asked me for this song.. he says his teacher plays his guitar in class and sings this.. this warmed my heart.💜

  • @harryhunter8481
    @harryhunter8481 Před 4 lety +140

    What was a tumultuous childhood...this song came on and inspired me to hang on. 50 years later I work in a psych hospital reminding people they have a friend.

    • @JM-fp9wk
      @JM-fp9wk Před 3 lety +3

      Same here. This song pulled me out of the darkest nights of my young life 💗

    • @sarahwatkins4520
      @sarahwatkins4520 Před 3 lety +2

      Good for you :)

    • @HaCubbee
      @HaCubbee Před 3 lety +2

      James spent time in a psych hospital. It all comes back around, I guess. Thanks for helping peeps.

    • @antonius_006
      @antonius_006 Před 3 lety +1

      Zen in the Art of Achery, by Eugen Herrigel, is a good book.

    • @luvisadogfromhell
      @luvisadogfromhell Před 2 lety +1

      Thanks man. I appreciate what you do. I've been in those hospitals few times myself. It sure helps make the patients stay go s little easier when there is staff like you. A little compassion & empathy makes such a difference. It's never been pleasant for me when I have been on lockdown etc, but I never forgot the cool security guard in one ward who used to show me little magic tricks to make me smile. When I first got there, I was very suicidal and I would just pace the hallways at night because I couldn't sleep.He was a big Samoan guy who was always posted up by the door. He told me, "You're the saddest girl I ever seen in here, so I'm going to have to try & find a way to make you smile". The magic tricks worked. ❤️

  • @hannahcaldwell1070
    @hannahcaldwell1070 Před 4 lety +727

    My dad and I suffered from my mother’s abuse: and when I was little my daddy would play this song and sit in my room with me till I fell asleep because I was so stressed from my moms bullshit. (Mind you I was 8/9)
    I’m 27 years old now, and to this day; I can turn this song on and really think “I need my dad” and my phone will ring. 🖤💜✨ there’s something truly magic about this song.

    • @johnpowell5538
      @johnpowell5538 Před 4 lety +15

      Sorry to hear that about your mom. I can relate.

    • @johnpowell5538
      @johnpowell5538 Před 4 lety +17

      Unfortunately she is getting dimentia now and it's even worse. Anytime she sees me she tells me everything I'm doing wrong and never ever has one good thing to say. She told me that a lady that goes to my church is POS the other day. Her exact words. Just crazy sh--. But I've learned I wasn't put here to please her or anyone else for that matter. Took me a long time to realize that. Once I finally realized that my life has been much much better. Misery loves company but I refuse to let her bring me down any more. It's a shame for her own sake that she is completely miserable 24 hrs. a day. I'm not sure what is the cause of the misery. I got her to go to counseling once with me like 10 years ago and we left she said my counselor was an idiot and told I was an idiot for going to see the counselor. Haha. It's almost getting comical to me at this point.

    • @tonyshold5091
      @tonyshold5091 Před 4 lety +2

      Goosebumps 💜

    • @teresabosworth1481
      @teresabosworth1481 Před 4 lety +9

      I basically don't have any friends out there

    • @teresabosworth1481
      @teresabosworth1481 Před 4 lety +5

      I just added the reply about not having any friends and 1 person liked that reply l also mentioned if he or she thought that being called names like racist whore and slut is a nice thing I don't think it's nice at all l want to be loved or at least liked my own family don't even like or love me none of them donated anything to my cancer Research Fundraiser that I tried to do

  • @TwoDudesFromJalisco
    @TwoDudesFromJalisco Před 5 lety +56

    I grew up in Compton, my 2nd grade teacher had a rough week with a few of us... she noticed we were all down... she brought out a record player and played this song to the class to remind us that we could talk to her about anything... I tear up everytime I think of that day... 25 years later...

  • @zombiequeen7754
    @zombiequeen7754 Před rokem +12

    I miss you dad....I love you always...mom misses you so...I don't know what to do without you...thank you for giving me this song..you use to play it on your guitar as I would sit memorized by your fingers sliding on the strings. Thank you for being my dad and the best daddy I could have ever asked for. I love you and we all miss you so dearly...I'll never stop missing you

  • @christianperez7846
    @christianperez7846 Před rokem +7

    I left home when I was 20 or so. My mom and I always enjoyed each other’s company. She used to take me out of school early just to spend time with me. When I grew up I didn’t call her enough. I don’t know why. She’d ask “Why don’t you call more?! I want to talk to you baby!”. I always loved how she’d say “baby”, or how she said my name. Or how she always knew the right things to say to soothe my mind. She died a few years ago and I just weep every time I listen to this song. The music, wisdom and life she shared with me is never gone. This one is for mom

  • @judiwishman
    @judiwishman Před 8 lety +11

    This song was popular when I got saved back in 1971. After I got saved I lost my son who was only 1 year old. This song reminded me and still to this day reminds me that Jesus is and always will be my friend.

    • @garythomas4215
      @garythomas4215 Před 3 lety

      Hello Judi, you have a good heart. I guess you must be a great woman with a very great sense of humor. I will like to get in touch with you 🙏

  • @piobmhor8529
    @piobmhor8529 Před rokem +106

    I think of this song often. I’m a veteran and wasn’t dealing well with PTSD (didn’t know I had it at the time), I had a buddy who talked me out of suck-starting a shotgun, just simply by being there for me. He didn’t know what I was considering, but by simply telling me that people cared about me made all the difference. Thanks Steve for being my friend, I owe my life to you.

    • @Mr1967mejias
      @Mr1967mejias Před rokem +7

      Praying for you. I also didn’t realize that I had PTSD. I chalked it up to just having a short fuse. The Army changed me. I’ve battled depression and anxiety. I learn to cope with it by being an ENCOURAGER to others, every day. Seeing them smile is my medicine, of choice. #PTSDisReal.

    • @StayPrimal
      @StayPrimal Před rokem +4

      Stay strong my friend. You are amazing, never forget that,

    • @janetsmith409
      @janetsmith409 Před rokem +4

      I think of JESUS when I hear this song!

    • @kathleenandrews1563
      @kathleenandrews1563 Před rokem +4

      @@janetsmith409 That’s exactly what I was thinking just now as I listened. Jesus has been my best friend since I asked him into my heart at 4 years old.

    • @sammicoporsammicopor
      @sammicoporsammicopor Před rokem +1

      @@janetsmith409 I'm glad that I wasn't the only one.

  • @BeTTea7157
    @BeTTea7157 Před 9 měsíci +6

    This is a song I sang to my newborn son who is now a 24 year old man
    I sang this song to hom almost every night as I held him in my arms rocking him to sleep. At 5 years old I continued to sing this song at his bedside. Now at 24 years old I can send him this song through text message or Instagram or just play it on CZcams when lifes challenges become over whelming. He'll respond with a
    " thank you mom I feel better now." Thank you James Taylor and Carole King for your so awesome and beautiful song with such beautiful lyrics. I will forever believe this song was written especially for me and my baby boy.❤❤

  • @saraventura1333
    @saraventura1333 Před 3 lety +67

    Today is my darkest day of my life and this is the song God put in my heart... how amazing is God!!! Wow!!

    • @Nurse66
      @Nurse66 Před 6 měsíci +1

      😢😢😢😢😢 HOPE THE SUN CAME OUT A LITTLE AT A TIME ON YOUR DARK DAY…❤❤❤❤😇😇😇❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹🕊️🕊️🙏🙏🙏

    • @Nurse66
      @Nurse66 Před 6 měsíci

      IT REMINDS ME OF MY DECEASED BROTHERS WHO WERE MY BFF’s BUT GOT THEIR WINGS AT AGE 16 and 29…😢😢😢 IT WAS OVER 30 & 20 YRS AGO BY ONE DAY…BUT I WAS OLDEST AND I WAS THEIR PROTECTOR AND SUB MOMMA FIGURE AS NEEDED…I FELT LIKE I FELD THEM…😢😢😢😢😢 WE WERE LIVING IN A SITUATION THAT WE COULD HAVE BEEN KILLED AT YOUNG AGE…SURVIVAL MODE KICKED IN AT 13-11-8-6 yrs of age… A second marriage put my mother out of her abused situation and let us kids get it instead so she could finally secure herself…True colours come brighter as experience is added…She is 75 an alcoholic and locked and barred inside her precious estate now with her flying monkey my 49 yo now alcoholic dying brother.) hope she enjoys her lonely paradise she sacrificed her children for…I’m a retired geriatric nurse and I was close to a lot of patients…It was hard to understand how children could just put their parents or siblings in a home and not visit or be their for their passing, ITS EASIER TO SEE NOW…😢😢😢❤❤❤❤❤

    • @Traindude7777
      @Traindude7777 Před 5 měsíci

      God is amazing, Amen. Happy New Year, be blessed this year!

    • @user-li1sz5wo2b
      @user-li1sz5wo2b Před 3 měsíci +1

      Today God is helping me❤

    • @Violet-fj8yd
      @Violet-fj8yd Před 23 dny

      Hope things are better. 🌻

  • @wildewulf-9873
    @wildewulf-9873 Před rokem +12

    One of The Best Songs Ever Recorded!

    • @thomaswright1657
      @thomaswright1657 Před 23 dny

      Only because you associate it with your personal nostalgia. Truthfully it’s incredibly sappy.

  • @BrenaChelle
    @BrenaChelle Před 5 lety +613

    I can't control my emotion when I listen this song. It touches my soul.

  • @granbubba1
    @granbubba1 Před 3 lety +92

    This was the lullaby I sang to my daughters when they were little. This past October my oldest had them play this when we danced at her wedding. I cried like a baby.

  • @admiralcraddock464
    @admiralcraddock464 Před rokem +13

    listening to this I'm transported back to late 1971 and dancing with my first love Sally. I hope life has been kind to her.

  • @_AzucenaFlores_
    @_AzucenaFlores_ Před rokem +18

    If you are feeling lonely I promise you it will get better! Trust in God, go within, and find healing. I know it sounds cliche but you are enough you are amazing you are unique! Love yourself first!❤ You are here for a reason!

  • @HIudown808
    @HIudown808 Před 4 lety +746

    Shout out to not having any friends but being everyone’s friend

    • @HIudown808
      @HIudown808 Před 4 lety +13

      Jennifer love your doing something right, friends only disappoint

    • @harshmnr
      @harshmnr Před 4 lety +34

      I'll be your friend!! ❤ (And so will Jesus!)
      ~:~

    • @gypsysoul279
      @gypsysoul279 Před 3 lety +9

      @@jenniferoates2737 you have a friend here and 😘

    • @jenniferoates2737
      @jenniferoates2737 Před 3 lety +2

      @@gypsysoul279 thanks✨

    • @lydiagarwood9713
      @lydiagarwood9713 Před 3 lety +6

      Hludown808 boy isnt that the truth

  • @95KIPPIE
    @95KIPPIE Před rokem +71

    James Taylor and Carole King, alongside Karen Carpenter have voices that relax the soul and the universe! Whitney’s ballads are also on that level also

    • @johnpappas5413
      @johnpappas5413 Před rokem +1

      I'm from mass. I banged on his door in Martha's Vinyard and he answered. He was with Carol King.i was only 18 with my girlfriend. I should have kept my girlfriend.

    • @berylchandler3367
      @berylchandler3367 Před rokem

      Absolute truth!

    • @jared4034
      @jared4034 Před 9 měsíci

      When the harmonies enter on the second chorus the dimensions of this song expand from a ray of sunshine in the shade to illumination. The third chorus is like taking a sunbath.

  • @bigjakepatriotstalk3389
    @bigjakepatriotstalk3389 Před 4 lety +173

    😢😢😢😢😢 my grandma just past a few hours ago this was her favorite song 😢😢😢😢 I promise to play this for you everyday for the rest of my life RIP grandma 🙏🙏🙏

    • @h.calvert3165
      @h.calvert3165 Před 4 lety +5

      May God bless you both, & ease your pain. You will see her again someday, if you only stay true. 🌠

    • @1980lizbethcamacho
      @1980lizbethcamacho Před 3 lety +2

      🌦🌈🏝🙏👑

    • @corazonparaiso9085
      @corazonparaiso9085 Před 3 lety +2

      Just love this song so much, the melody as well❤️❤️❤️

    • @victoriamayo5774
      @victoriamayo5774 Před 3 lety +3

      That is so sad. I am truly sorry for your loss. ❤️🌹☮️💜

    • @timothythompson2588
      @timothythompson2588 Před 3 lety +2

      My condolences to you and your family🙏

  • @surrenderradio2064
    @surrenderradio2064 Před 3 lety +213

    When I hear this song, I think of how much Jesus loves us, and how when we turn to him, he embraces us no matter how we see ourselves, his love is there. What a great friend we have in Christ. 😀

    • @brendaruscigno3006
      @brendaruscigno3006 Před 3 lety +6

      Amen

    • @timothythompson2588
      @timothythompson2588 Před 3 lety +5

      Well said and amen amen

    • @carljohnson3884
      @carljohnson3884 Před 3 lety +7

      I just hope he can forgive me for my new fuck up's. And hope some day he can make me feel happy about my life again. Especially my brother he is the one who is going through the most hell

    • @amymccormick8288
      @amymccormick8288 Před 3 lety +2

      Amen

    • @ChannelingByChantal
      @ChannelingByChantal Před 3 lety +8

      @@carljohnson3884 The only one who needs to forgive you is you. Jesus, Source, anyone back Home is not judging us at all, that is too dense of a vibration. Remember everything has a reason for happening. Moments of suffering are moments where we are able to learn truths about ourselves. You got this. 💞🙏🏻

  • @_MrPanda
    @_MrPanda Před 3 lety +71

    Just dropping this here to vent.
    I lost my 2nd dad less than a year ago. My mom remarried after my dad passed away. My stepdad is wonderful and loved my mom so much, treated her like a queen. And then, he passed away too.
    It was all of a sudden. He just complained of a tummy ache on Sunday morning. Took him to ER. He was then transferred to ICU on Monday evening. He passed away Wednesday evening. All those time from Sunday morning, we did not see him due to COVID restrictions. At first it was only tummy ache, then complications. It was all of a sudden, losing someone like that and not being able to be there next to them.
    Tonight, my friend's dad got rushed to ICU due to pneumonia. He is in the 70s. After losing someone so quick, I'm paranoid when people get rushed to the hospital. You'll never know when it is the last conversation you will have.
    Take your time. Cherish each moment. Be there for somebody.

    • @gianna526
      @gianna526 Před 2 lety +1

      That's terrifying to think of, losing someone at anytime, no warning or anything. I'm so sorry you have to deal with this. I hope your friend's dad is doing ok. Stay strong ♥

    • @Inkblot67
      @Inkblot67 Před rokem +2

      Thanks for sharing this!

  • @maxxx6
    @maxxx6 Před 3 lety +82

    In the 60s and 70s, people wanted to forget the war, and they attached a lot of importance to true values, and they wrote and sang songs that will remain forever as a testimony of that unforgettable historical period.

    • @paulawarnes9951
      @paulawarnes9951 Před rokem +1

      So blessed to grow up in the 70’s

    • @shawnpa
      @shawnpa Před 11 měsíci +3

      I've said this myself. James Taylor, Carpenters, John Denver, Bread etc etc were really heart to heart, easy listening, moving to a peaceful place.

  • @Melissa-bf3sg
    @Melissa-bf3sg Před rokem +67

    I sang this to my father in law on his death bed, he knew how much I loved him and he loved me too, RIP Maynard

  • @raybugz9275
    @raybugz9275 Před 2 lety +4

    Winter, Spring, Summer or Fall. Damn 4 seasons. I love it

  • @xzysyndrome
    @xzysyndrome Před 3 lety +285

    I don't have "a person died" story. I just like this song...because I've got a Friend.

    • @lydiagarwood9713
      @lydiagarwood9713 Před 3 lety +1

      Very true amen when we have those type of friends 😇👼🙏❤

    • @AuthenticLifeful
      @AuthenticLifeful Před 3 lety +2

      lol its a great song either way!

    • @aliciamacalaguim7096
      @aliciamacalaguim7096 Před 3 lety

      A beautiful song... So cool

    • @chadallen7943
      @chadallen7943 Před 3 lety +1

      You basically just summed up everything about every song I've ever known I don't have no song for anybody like that either but I love three people comments on it

    • @lightintheart
      @lightintheart Před 3 lety

      My father was not just a person, he's my dad.

  • @linosorianostudio5407
    @linosorianostudio5407 Před 2 lety +65

    "You've Got a Friend", a timeless classic has inspired many lives across the globe for many generations, and is still is until today. Oh, how I love this song!

  • @user-bf1zi7fx9z
    @user-bf1zi7fx9z Před 5 měsíci +2

    This was the very first song I sang in public at my 8th grade graduation for catholic school. Thanks. It set me on my way

  • @colinchristopher432
    @colinchristopher432 Před 4 lety +1462

    My wife passed away on July 7, 2019.
    I played this at her life service!!!!!!!
    She was my bestest friend ever

    • @jocuper8969
      @jocuper8969 Před 4 lety +19

      Colin Christopher So sorry for your loss Beautiful song/Beautiful memories 🙏🏼🙏🏼

    • @avengernemesis7990
      @avengernemesis7990 Před 4 lety +13

      Colin Christopher..
      Sorry about your loss.
      Australia 🌿

    • @Renee2004lr
      @Renee2004lr Před 4 lety +10

      The date is familiar (to me) My mother died on 07/06/1995. She was 85.Sadly due to lack of $ there was no music.

    • @mheann5288
      @mheann5288 Před 4 lety +5

      I was touched with your story

    • @BeReal29
      @BeReal29 Před 4 lety +6

      So sorry brother to read listening to this song but this be your love song bro❤💓❤

  • @havva8837
    @havva8837 Před 8 lety +141

    Seriously who can dislike such a beautiful and soulful song !? Gosh his voice and the guitar and the lyrics Perfection! I never get bored of listening to it over and over..

    • @marklee1597
      @marklee1597 Před 8 lety +3

      I am'bout to say that , these song never comin back again and that's why I don't listen to these time songs.never .thanks to all people from past

    • @perryberens6563
      @perryberens6563 Před 8 lety +3

      That is a great album all the way.

    • @ChefClary60
      @ChefClary60 Před 7 lety +2

      Stupid people who grew up in wrong generation

    • @angiecain3501
      @angiecain3501 Před 7 lety

      James Clary sure beats the ignorant generation that you're a part of! Why hate songs? ? Did You know that if you don't like a song, you don't have to listen to it? ? You can accomplish that in different ways.
      1. Turn the song off
      2. Change the radio statio
      3. Don't download the song,
      or watch the video on line
      4. Did I mention,
      Turn OFF the music? ?

    • @mr.warmth1511
      @mr.warmth1511 Před 7 lety +2

      sure hold your breath and wait

  • @funkndrucked
    @funkndrucked Před rokem +53

    Childhood songs really hang in there over the decades. A sweet memory with a dash of sacred unity. Bliss-full

  • @angelrsalazar92
    @angelrsalazar92 Před 2 lety +21

    I want to share my story… my aunt passed away about a month ago.. I was having a horrible day just missing her and crying. I asked wherever you are please let me know I’ll see you again.. all of a sudden this song popped up on my feed. And wow… damn this song pretty much spoke to my soul and comforted me. I’ll see you again my aunt Maureen. Rip 🙏

  • @sirg-had8821
    @sirg-had8821 Před 4 lety +368

    Mom,
    You sang this song when you and dad got married in 1976.
    You sang this song at dad's funeral in 1982.
    You waited 38 years to see him again...
    You are with him now.
    You came running to see him again.
    You've got your friend back.
    Go and be with him.

    • @bluebell460
      @bluebell460 Před 4 lety

      Sir G-H

    • @Fireblaster-yu8tm
      @Fireblaster-yu8tm Před 4 lety

      it is sad what people do for likes

    • @sirg-had8821
      @sirg-had8821 Před 4 lety +4

      @@Fireblaster-yu8tm
      "Likes" only matter to children like you.
      This is a grown up matter that you will never understand.
      Go sit on the potty.

    • @Fireblaster-yu8tm
      @Fireblaster-yu8tm Před 4 lety

      @@sirg-had8821 says the adult who sits on his butt all day and WATCHES CZcams

    • @ericshi1579
      @ericshi1579 Před 4 lety +3

      @@Fireblaster-yu8tm he's not wrong... Your channel has gaming on it.
      Not to say that playing games can't be a career , but like not with those graphics...(by he i mean @Sir G-Had)

  • @pennyshort6316
    @pennyshort6316 Před 3 lety +76

    I have a friend in Jesus.Amen!!!

    • @Utubertwo
      @Utubertwo Před 11 měsíci +5

      Yesss ! Amen 🙏🏽!!! God is great ! Always and forever !🤍🙏🏽

    • @user-wy3cj5zo8b
      @user-wy3cj5zo8b Před 7 měsíci +1

      God bless all of you

    • @Tort2020
      @Tort2020 Před 6 měsíci +2

      Amén

    • @Nurse66
      @Nurse66 Před 6 měsíci +1

      YES HE I AM!!! IM WHATEVER YOU NEED….MOM, DAD, Husband, AND FRIEND IN JESUS WHO LAID DOWN HIS LIFE FOR US…HE ROSE ON THE THIRD DAY!!!! TO SHOW US HE CAN DO IT FOR US!!!!

    • @thecaseclosedpikachufiles2446
      @thecaseclosedpikachufiles2446 Před 4 měsíci +2

      So do I 😊

  • @rio7405
    @rio7405 Před 2 lety +33

    Me and my dad lived in an RV for years but every night we ate we listened to a disk full of James Taylor's songs, but this one I remember the most. and I have nothing but good memories of this song, every time I hear it I cry and think of the great memories I had as a kid. This song has a great place in my heart. keep in mind at the time I was only 6-8

  • @nosybutnice7538
    @nosybutnice7538 Před 3 lety +248

    This song has gotten me through so much. It makes me think of Jesus. He’s always there, just call out his name.

    • @Smurfette8458
      @Smurfette8458 Před 3 lety +6

      Amen!!! 💙💙💙

    • @aj529
      @aj529 Před 3 lety +7

      I was praying yesterday and talking to the Lord while I was driving. Asking questions and this song came to me clear as day. It is now part of my play list and when I'm discouraged I will play it.

    • @robynerose8893
      @robynerose8893 Před 3 lety +2

      My Favorite tune. So much meaning ❤️❤️❤️

    • @robynerose8893
      @robynerose8893 Před 3 lety +1

      I listen to this every Day!! It’s so Beautiful...

    • @lachielawson2807
      @lachielawson2807 Před 3 lety

      skrrt

  • @michaelzeng7096
    @michaelzeng7096 Před rokem +5

    James Taylor is one of my favourite singer. His voice is very smoothing and sweet. Carole King the song composer for "You got a friend ". is awesome. I think if they team up to sing will be fantastic. Looking forward to hear more songs from both.

  • @jspeagle6982
    @jspeagle6982 Před rokem +6

    A music teacher taught me this song when I was a little boy. It's always been one of my favorites. Thank you music teacher, wherever you are.

  • @HarryTooNice
    @HarryTooNice Před 7 měsíci +2

    My grandparents has this playing all over their farm when I would visit as a kid. How lucky I am for that

  • @petegarza2025
    @petegarza2025 Před rokem +24

    Absolutely one of my favorite songs of all time..."JAMES TAYLOR" is the cream of the crop and a definite Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member and this beautiful heartfelt song always gives me a lump in my throat every time I listen to it because it speaks from the heart 💜🙏...

  • @peggytownsdin4055
    @peggytownsdin4055 Před rokem +6

    Crying...no one knows what this song means to me...and it was on my wall this morning...as I am going through a hard hard time!!! Jesus thank you!! Thank you James Taylor..

  • @jorenzmarcella7606
    @jorenzmarcella7606 Před 2 lety +4

    Now I know what real meaning of this song hindi lang sa friend or kaklaseang kantang to ito ay para Kay papa God iwan ka man ng lahat sya never tumawag ka lang sakanya praise the Lord 💖😇🙏

  • @gbenitez6312
    @gbenitez6312 Před rokem +29

    I lost my beloved mom last year and my beloved 11 years dog just 1 week ago. This song is for them. I spent wondeful days with both of them. I loved them and gave the best of me to both. I miss them like crazy. God help me please! 😭😭😭

    • @Tyty-qi2gu
      @Tyty-qi2gu Před rokem

      I’m sorry, Rest In Peace

    • @deannavarro777
      @deannavarro777 Před rokem +1

      Jesus will always be your friend just call upon Him (Acts 16:31).
      💖🙏

    • @gbenitez6312
      @gbenitez6312 Před rokem

      @@deannavarro777 Thanks for your words. I believe in Jesus, that is a relief. Thank you!

    • @domsousa6502
      @domsousa6502 Před rokem +1

      Please know that people hear your story and they care and empathize with you and your sadness, even if they can’t be there to hold your hands.

  • @debbiet.808
    @debbiet.808 Před 7 měsíci +5

    My husband sang this song to me at our wedding 47 years ago. He was my best friend all those years. He passed away a year ago in July 2022. This song still plays in my head when I need a friend and am missing him.

    • @sunsetz5936
      @sunsetz5936 Před 6 měsíci

      I wish you the best. Be strong ❤

  • @rogermazuca4582
    @rogermazuca4582 Před 9 měsíci +4

    This is the best spiritual song. Yes indeed, if you need Jesus in your life, all you need to do is say his name and he'll be there 🙏

  • @hughsegrave3979
    @hughsegrave3979 Před 5 lety +4

    I was 16, my 1st girlfriend Bernie C. I was tall and lanky and she tiny, we would walk around the parks and rivers arm in arm. My first ever kiss was on a sloping river bank where I would have to go further down the bank so as we could kiss. One of the most wonderful times in my life. I returned to live in the same area after 40 years and still return to that same river bank and wonder what happened to the sweetest of girls. I floated home in pure happiness after that first kiss. An innocent time. This song reminds me of her. Thanks for the song and the memory of Bernie.

  • @shawnslay4751
    @shawnslay4751 Před 7 měsíci +2

    Came here because She passed away and these songs were hers favorites. And Cat's in the Cradle too. Playing them at service soon. Tears

  • @CalifKid730
    @CalifKid730 Před 4 dny

    I used to be a radio disc jockey in the 1970s. I would have folks call into the station. This song was on my playlist. The most meaningful times then were the calls I took. This song means a lot to me. I play it in my mind most every day. Carole King’s version too. Humanity is going thru a lot these days in 2024 now. Just play this song. We are all friends here if you resonate with this song. Yes, you’ve got a friend. ❤ steve

  • @alicemadonna9790
    @alicemadonna9790 Před 5 lety +159

    my best friend my husband is gone but my memories of all our james taylor concerts are still so close to my heart

  • @InterdimensionalWiz
    @InterdimensionalWiz Před 2 lety +6

    I played this a thousand times as a teenager in the 70's..... lovely song.

  • @ElleninCA
    @ElleninCA Před 2 lety +49

    I’ve always loved James Taylor’s performance of this wonderful song, which was written by his friend Carole King. I love her performance of it too!

  • @phuongngo2301
    @phuongngo2301 Před rokem +3

    I cried ,Father is everything to All, God Bless your Father and family ❤

  • @manuelxavier5659
    @manuelxavier5659 Před 8 lety +274

    An absolute classic song from ANY music era. Timeless masterpiece.

  • @curtpegram5305
    @curtpegram5305 Před 9 měsíci +4

    A friend of mine sang this song to me with a band playing at my local bar one evening. I was in a sad place after getting blindsided with a divorce I never saw coming. My boys were 5abd 2years old. Their mom sold the house, moved to another city and married another. This song performed for me lifted my spirit and healing did happen over time. Many thanks to my old friend, Margaret Beth.

    • @robertlaabs5066
      @robertlaabs5066 Před 7 měsíci +1

      That is Powerful, I have had two wives leave me, one when my son was small. Painful, Very Painful. I am trying to make JESUS the One I Call 📞 to Now. Thanks for sharing and Much healing to you and your children.

  • @adlisrosado6576
    @adlisrosado6576 Před 3 lety +22

    He sings Like An Angel he must be a really special man.

  • @edsapp6678
    @edsapp6678 Před rokem +3

    True story..most people that love this song dont have any true friends.

  • @CollardValleyCooks
    @CollardValleyCooks Před 4 lety +28

    Every time I listen to this I am so encouraged thinking of my Saviour Jesus Christ! Oh how beautiful it is and He comes running to us every time we call out to Him! Praise to my Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Tammy Nichols with Collard Valley Cooks and Real Southern Woman.

    • @paulramcharitar5462
      @paulramcharitar5462 Před 4 lety +1

      In the Precious and Almighty Name of Jesus Christ, our Righteous and Powerfully Risen King of All, we pray. Amen. 💗🙏🏾

    • @johnpowell5538
      @johnpowell5538 Před 4 lety +1

      I just thought the same thing about Jesus. I wrote a praise song just the other night. Almost was a star myself. Have child with former top model. But gave up all the bar playing and opening up for famous people when I had my son which I have custody of. But I play in a praise band at church. And I love it. People come up to me and ask me if I've ever had any songs recorded. I have a producer who wants to record me who's won Grammy awards buy I'm just fine where I am. Many can't understand that. Praise the Lord!

    • @CollardValleyCooks
      @CollardValleyCooks Před 4 lety +1

      @@johnpowell5538 wonderful testiimony!

    • @nathanieldaiken1064
      @nathanieldaiken1064 Před 3 lety

      Hallelujah! Just spontaneously started singing this and it occurred to me: this song is all about Jesus Christ! A praise song hidden inside an old top ten hit! God is really powerful!

  • @aekkawinwisitkiatchai7640

    When you're down and troubled
    And you need some lovin' care
    And nothin', nothin' is goin' 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 runnin'
    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 your head together
    And call my name out loud
    Soon you'll hear me knockin' at your door
    You just call out my name
    And you know, wherever I am
    I'll come runnin', runnin', yeah, yeah
    To see you again
    Winter, spring, summer or fall
    All you have to do is call
    And I'll be there, yes, I will
    Now, ain't it good to know that you've got a friend
    When people can be so cold?
    They'll hurt you, yes, and desert you
    And take your soul if you let them
    Oh, but don't you let them
    You just call out my name
    And you know, wherever I am
    I'll come runnin', runnin', yeah, yeah
    To see you again
    Winter, spring, summer or fall
    All you have to do is call
    And I'll be there, yes, I will
    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, ain't it good to know
    Ain't it good to know
    You've got a friend
    Oh, yeah, now, you've got a friend
    Yeah baby, you've got a friend
    Oh, yeah, you've got a friend

  • @robertthacher
    @robertthacher Před rokem +1

    From the bright green spring of 71, James sang Carole King's song, and did it well. Memories flow back of when I was 18!

  • @tiffanysmith8460
    @tiffanysmith8460 Před 3 lety +33

    Who would’ve thought that 48 years later this song would give me some comfort in a really bad, sad time? I remember hearing this in my dads car when I was a kid. ‘Trying to keep my head together’ in 2021 ... nothing to do with covid either.
    Just life! ❤️

  • @davidstuart401
    @davidstuart401 Před 7 lety +68

    Tears flow. My buddy sang this to me before he died of cancer. Tears flows damit.

  • @sirg-had8821
    @sirg-had8821 Před 6 lety +205

    Mom and Dad were married to this song back in the 1970's.
    Dad died in 1982.
    This song sums up all of life.

    • @lauraburrows8382
      @lauraburrows8382 Před 4 lety +7

      I'm glad you liked the song. Sorry to hear about your father.

    • @juliagribble6512
      @juliagribble6512 Před 4 lety +2

      Sorry to hear you lost your dad mine died in 1976 you always miss them. At least your mum and dad had some time together although not as long as they would both have liked to have had

    • @anglesyes
      @anglesyes Před 4 lety +3

      Both you parents had taste sorry for your loss

    • @isabellesikes2529
      @isabellesikes2529 Před 4 lety +2

      im so sorry

    • @sirg-had8821
      @sirg-had8821 Před 4 lety +4

      Mom died 5 days ago.
      I took out her earrings.
      Her and dad are together again.

  • @user-kq7os1ws7g
    @user-kq7os1ws7g Před měsícem +2

    This song is stuck in my head for the last 30 years

  • @BeNice143
    @BeNice143 Před 14 dny

    4 yrs ago, My Dad had tickets to see James Taylor & ended up in the ER the night before. We were uncertain if he would make it but thankfully he made a full recovery. A few nights ago we went to see James Taylor live at the Hollywood Bowl. He sang this song & it was beautiful 😌🩵

  • @sueharbour2432
    @sueharbour2432 Před 2 lety +7

    This has been my SONG to ALL my friends. I’m 63 years old. My friends know..all they have to do is call out my name. I’ll physically be there. Which I’ve done, several times.
    True friends, always!
    That’s just who I am.
    Thank you James Taylor for singing this song. It’s my anthem!

  • @prairiewolfedogg
    @prairiewolfedogg Před 3 lety +19

    After 50 years, this worthy song stands the test of time and always will do.

  • @sarifahschweizer7354
    @sarifahschweizer7354 Před rokem +1

    James Taylor......did I know him love of great passion of music
    .....such a gentle soul with kind heart. .live long my friend..

  • @BrenaChelle
    @BrenaChelle Před 4 lety +34

    Everytime I'm sad, this music is the only thing who makes me feel better.

    • @garythomas4215
      @garythomas4215 Před 3 lety

      Hello there, you have a good heart. I guess you must be a great woman with a very great sense of humor. I will like to get in touch with you 🙏

    • @garythomas4215
      @garythomas4215 Před 3 lety

      Do you have to like ???

    • @annetteberg7077
      @annetteberg7077 Před 2 lety

      N hes a pick toward me. I've lost 62 lbs I.n 11 mo now I'm suspicious of a pancreatic occult mass with 2 bile duct dilation n I cant get a biopsy unless they reconnect my stomach. Idk

  • @randypark5864
    @randypark5864 Před 8 lety +340

    Love this song.. If i close my eyes, I think of it as Jesus Christ speaking to me. Our friends can let us down,even hurt us at times, but the Lord never will. He's always there, no matter what.

    • @muchin70
      @muchin70 Před 8 lety +5

      Amen

    • @user-td4do3op2d
      @user-td4do3op2d Před 8 lety +12

      +Randy Park
      He has never been there for the millions of people who are tortured/killed each day. Also, James Taylor is an atheist.

    • @sophia-nu9zr
      @sophia-nu9zr Před 8 lety +5

      +123456789 987654321 calm down, okay?

    • @3passionflower
      @3passionflower Před 8 lety +5

      +123456789 987654321 he is there

    • @kenb.1829
      @kenb.1829 Před 7 lety +3

      123456789 987654321 : The larger question here is whether GOD believes in James Taylor........or you.

  • @bethharvey5170
    @bethharvey5170 Před 4 lety +5

    James Taylor is a national Treasure. I just sent this link to my best friend who just lost her job of twenty years. Hold tight to your friends everyone!

    • @garythomas4215
      @garythomas4215 Před 3 lety

      Hello Beth, you have a good heart. I guess you must be a great woman with a very great sense of humor. I will like to get in touch with you 🙏

  • @margaritasaenzcano1182
    @margaritasaenzcano1182 Před 6 měsíci +1

    EVERY DAY IS A BLESSING, LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL, GOD DOSEN'T GIVE US MORE THAN WHAT WE CAN HANDLE, HE'S THERE TO WIPE ALL OUR TEARS, GRIEVING THE LOSS OF LOVE ONE'S FEELING EMPTY, BUT GOD IS SO GOOD HE'S IN OUR PAIN AND SUFFERING. THANK YOU FOR THIS BEAUTIFUL SONG ❤❤❤✝️✝️✝️🙏🙏🙏

  • @Picklekicker
    @Picklekicker Před rokem +1

    My best friend of over 30 years just sent this to me ! Thanks 😌👍

  • @inezvihil8152
    @inezvihil8152 Před 3 lety +56

    This song hits me directly in the heart. To have a friend whom you know and feel when he dedicates this song to you, his feelings and words are right from his heart to yours are beyond words. This song by James Taylor was dedicated to me by my late husband. This was our song. Truer words have never been said to me by my husband. He was always there for me. Thank you so much to my husband and James Taylor!

  • @mje9274
    @mje9274 Před 6 lety +66

    My husband passed away 3 years ago. This song helps me to keep going when I am 'down & troubled".... I sing this song to myself (brings a tear to my eyes but makes me strong again), but sometimes listen to this.
    This is the best recording I have found of the song.

    • @ranelyama1815
      @ranelyama1815 Před 5 lety +1

      M Je masarap

    • @michellelinthwaite7767
      @michellelinthwaite7767 Před 4 lety +3

      Im sorry you lost your loved one

    • @nicholasfernandez7720
      @nicholasfernandez7720 Před 4 lety +1

      Im zstill going through my first breakup, its been months, i havent felt like i have with her in a long time. But thats gone now. This song really does make me sad but it somehow puts things into place

    • @mje9274
      @mje9274 Před 4 lety

      Please refer below - and thank you

  • @fulgenjbatista4640
    @fulgenjbatista4640 Před rokem +1

    🕊🌟🕊
    ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL
    🙏💜🙏
    💜🎵💜

  • @santi7470
    @santi7470 Před rokem +1

    "People are so cold, theyll hurt you and desert you,well they'll take your soul if you let them" is so right now a days..... I send Blessings to everyone who needs a friend. Know there are real, kind people out there-.keep being beautiful friends....we are here❤

  • @carly12357
    @carly12357 Před 8 lety +163

    i came here because i love this beautiful song

  • @lisalyn-dellwood2749
    @lisalyn-dellwood2749 Před 2 lety +4

    Beautiful Carole King lyrics and James Taylor vocals. LOVE this song

  • @AnnabelleJARankin
    @AnnabelleJARankin Před rokem +2

    Fifty years ago we used to play this all the time...
    seems like yesterday.

  • @bjornkok29
    @bjornkok29 Před 3 lety +1

    beautiful tune it still is,thank u so much LBVideos

  • @adelepanizza5946
    @adelepanizza5946 Před 2 lety +3

    Voce stupenda!Ho ascoltato anche la versione di Carol King, siete fantastici!!!❤💋💋

  • @teresasancen1
    @teresasancen1 Před 5 lety +60

    Just lost my precious mother on Easter Sunday. She was a absolutely beautiful so full of love and devotion to all of us, her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren. This song is the essence of her. She loved us so hard and never fails of always being there for us for anything and everything. I'm 59 and youngest of 7 children and she was the comfort, love, confidant and always there for each one of us. She did it with tenderness, love, and prayers... always praying for her children. God Bless you mamí. I'll feel u with me in my times of hurt and loneliness as well as times of happiness. I love you precious beautiful mamí. Que Diosito te bendiga.

    • @oz1902
      @oz1902 Před 5 lety +2

      Hold on in there, I'm praying for you.

    • @Araconox
      @Araconox Před 5 lety +3

      we're always our mother's children no matter our age, or if they are living or have passed away. Nothing surpasses the love of a mother for her children.. my mother died 3 years ago and the pain and loss are sometimes overwhelming.

    • @susanperez991
      @susanperez991 Před 4 lety

      @@Araconox true

    • @teresabosworth1481
      @teresabosworth1481 Před 4 lety

      Instead of thinking about losing a person think about the good memories you shared with them in my case it was my Dad and my youngest brother My last moment with my brother was super bowl Sunday but we also had memories of Gilligan's island and building a sandbox at the beach and others my father actually was while I was in the last home l was in but. I also had thoughts of how much he achieved. His being a veteran in the military and a hero of the purple heart recipient and his John Wayne Movies and all of the western movies and shows we watched together in fact ihe picked my brother middle name which was Wayne l miss them both

  • @greganguiano4308
    @greganguiano4308 Před rokem +1

    This song tugs my heart. Son, You’ve got a friend. Always

  • @nancyadams4098
    @nancyadams4098 Před 2 lety +1

    The good ole days music. James Taylor left a mark in life.

  • @kyleray_music
    @kyleray_music Před 4 lety +54

    I lost my love due to differences and exchanges of hurtful words. This song always reminds me of her. Even though there were bad times, they were always shadowed by the many great. I miss her. I miss singing to her. I miss being with her. We were beautiful together. This one is for you, Alexa. I hope life is treating you well. You deserve only the best.

  • @donnahutton9378
    @donnahutton9378 Před 2 lety +11

    His voice is so beautiful, love this, everyone needs a friend, love the guitar, so relaxing, good for my migraine 😉👍the only soul they will be taking, are on my shoes 😁

  • @maxswenson5546
    @maxswenson5546 Před 4 lety +27

    No one rips my heart out quite like James Taylor.

  • @cmed1822
    @cmed1822 Před rokem +5

    Lord, everyone wants to hear these words and know that they are truthfully and sincerely meant. This is the only kind of friend I desire to be and the ONLY kind I hope to have. Nothing less will do.

  • @betoen
    @betoen Před 7 lety +255

    Here's the deal, James Taylor is going to play and you'll float there and like it.

  • @GinaJones-fp9bw
    @GinaJones-fp9bw Před rokem +9

    This song lifts my mood and my spirit! Just so comforting!
    Thank you James

  • @jarvisalexandro8196
    @jarvisalexandro8196 Před rokem +2

    Whenever i'm alone, just listen 2 this classic ,n i'm not feel lonely ever again❤💙💜💕

  • @davidhaubrick4038
    @davidhaubrick4038 Před 2 měsíci

    This song was popular when i was stationed in England in 1970, One of my Air Buddies went to Bedford England and purchased this 45 record for me. I never see Andy again. But it brings back friendship and old feeling.

  • @Entreverdeyazul
    @Entreverdeyazul Před rokem +7

    Truly one of the greatest ever. Thank you for your beautiful music!!🙏

  • @lw216316
    @lw216316 Před 7 lety +18

    we all need a friend...
    such beautiful guitar playing in this song
    " ..there is a Friend who stays closer than a brother"

  • @rosalierivera5146
    @rosalierivera5146 Před 2 lety +1

    I dedicated this song to all three of my sons. One autistic. One with very bad anxiety. One a nurse. Love them all so very much . Remember people can be so cold they will hurt you and desert you. They will take your soul if you let them but, don't you let them. Just call out my name and I will be there. You got a friend.....

  • @oddbod8655
    @oddbod8655 Před 4 lety +2

    So touching...God bless you Mr Taylor.