She let a friend record her song. They both won Grammys

American singer-songwriter James Taylor at a BBC TV studio, London, 20th October 1970. (Photo by Michael Putland/Getty Images)

She let a friend record her song. They both won Grammys

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James Taylor shares the surprising backstory to one of his greatest hits, "You've Got a Friend," which won the Grammy Award for Song of the Year. Tune in Sunday, January 2, at 9 p.m. ET to watch a film documentary about musical legends James Taylor and Carole King.

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American singer-songwriter James Taylor at a BBC TV studio, London, 20th October 1970. (Photo by Michael Putland/Getty Images)

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