Woodwind Ensemble Clarinet - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.782329 By James Taylor. By Carole King. Arranged by James Haynor. Contemporary,Pop. 17 pages. James Haynor #5217791. Published by James Haynor (A0.782329). You've Got a Friend was written by Carole King during the January 1971 recording sessions for her own album Tapestry, and James Taylor's album Mud Slide Slim and the Blue Horizon. King has stated that the song was as close to pure inspiration as I've ever experienced. Scored here for clarinet quintet, You’ve Got a Friend adds a great change of pace to your concert or recital. ( Duration 4:03 )