May 2, 2026

Episode 227: The History of You've Got a Friend

Episode 227: The History of You've Got a Friend
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Hello everybody and welcome to the Pixel Classroom History of Music. Today’s song is one of the most comforting songs ever written. It’s simple, it’s honest, and for a lot of people… it means more than just music.

We’re talking about “You’ve Got a Friend,” made famous by James Taylor and written by Carole King.