Issued in the UK on 23 April 1971 on DJM Records (catalogue DJS 244), “Friends” was the title track and theme song from the film *Friends* starring Sean Bury, marking Elton John’s third US hit and second Top 40 entry after the breakthrough success of “Your Song”. 🔘 The Story Written by Elton John and Bernie Taupin and produced by Gus Dudgeon with arrangements by Paul Buckmaster, “Friends” was recorded for the soundtrack of the 1971 film *Friends*. The UK 7" single paired th