Friends
Soundtrack by Elton John
Released April 1971
Recorded September 1970
Genre Film music
Label Paramount Records
Producer Gus Dudgeon
Professional reviews
Friends was a project Elton John and Bernie Taupin took on before their breakout success in the United States. It was recorded as the soundtrack to the film Friends. The title track was a minor hit in the U.S. (#34 on the pop chart) despite the poor performance of the movie.
The rights to the soundtrack are now with Universal Music Group, which shares ownership of Elton John's music with him.
The Friends soundtrack is also available on the Rare Masters (1992) CD, tracks 10 - 19 albeit with the tracks in a different order to the original LP.
In the early 70s, Elton performed the songs, Friends and Can I Put You On in concert. The most recent performance of Friends was in 1999
I hope the day will be a lighter highway
For friends are found on every road
Can you ever think of any better way
For the lost and weary travellers to go
Making friends for the world to see
Let the people know you got what you need
With a friend at hand you will see the light
If your friends are there then everything's all right
It seems to me a crime that we should age
These fragile times should never slip us by
A time you never can or shall erase
As friends together watch their childhood fly
chorus:x2
Making friends for the world to see
Let the people know you got what you need
With a friend at hand you will see the light
If your friends are there then everything's all right
