Music video by James Taylor performing The Frozen Man (from Squibnocket). (C) 1993 Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment vevo.ly/1Tnje2
JT and Dan Fogelberg were the reason I bought a guitar in 1976 at 18. Sharing my favorite music was always the way I bonded with the people that mattered most to me. It still is. In the 90's I played JT for my children when they were small. They always asked for this one and Copperline. Tonight my oldest son sent me a link to this, and asked me if I remembered how it used to play in the car all the time. Of course I do. JT, you are a part of the glue in the lives of people you've never met. My son and I are a part of your audience. Thank you. Thank you so much.
Life is so hectic, but James Taylor is one of only a handful of recording artists/singers that put me at peace almost immediately. So glad he’s been and always will be a part of my musical life. ‘Love Always’ Matthew 5:44
As celebrated as JT has been in his lifetime, I feel that it will be sometime before the masses truly come to appreciate his contribution to this old world. An artist in every sense.
A truly great song! One time while James and I were backstage, I asked him how come he never does this tune live? He then grabbed his guitar and sang and played the entire tune just for me.....he's a special guy.....
One thing that impresses me is how he incorporates other people into his concerts, and then makes sure to introduce them and express his appreciation. If you've never seen it, go find the performance of "Shower the People" from the Beacon Theatre concert. How many artists let a background vocalist have a moment like that? And during the concert, he acknowledged every member of his team. You don't see that kind of humility these days.
I have loved the story behind this song, the finding of three men from the Franklin Expedition, since I was a teenager. I cried when James said it was his inspiration.
One of my favourite James Taylor songs. Perfect setting and performance. Enigmatic story and plenty of room for personal interpretation. For me '..don't leave nothin' to work on ' really nails it.
I’ve always had a fantasy I could bring back Karen Carpenter and ask her to do one concert of duets with James probably two of the greatest voices ever.
All-time JT fave. 'Just read a short story by Margaret Atwood about John S. Torrington, the real frozen man, found in the perma-frost (as James would say, "Lord have mercy"). He was a stoker on the HMS Terror - during a doomed expedition to find the Northwest Passage. 'Died 1846, exhumed 1984. (And yes, the sound quality of this is fantastic - I like it even more than the LP version - getting to see these stellar musicians.)
This was filmed at his place "The Barn" on Martha's Vineyard. It was offered as a premium gift for a PBS special. My guess it was basically a way to film a live pre tour rehearsal session. Cool to see kids and friends milling around in back. I have the pleasure of rehearsing in a space very similar to this although in Wisconsin - a renovated barn with a full kitchen, bedrooms, recording gear and an amazing Steinway piano. Great acoustics. Love this video.
I am so desperately waiting for a refurbished release of "Squibnocket" in full HD or BluRay. This whole recording session is my utmost top of the live recordings! I hope they can rework the original material soon. "Frozen Man" is a thrilling story and the perfect example of James' high talent of storytelling. A charming smile, unique guitar picking and a warm soul presentation, this is JT! THANK YOU!!!
I see this and am amazed that it's been almost 30 years. As I get older I feel like I am caught in a tornado and just catch glimpses of how fast things are going by.
This song speaks to me on a level too deep for words to do justice to. While I doubt James Taylor meant it this way, the song describes very well what it feels like when you're put on medication for depression, particularly the ending: 3:16 minute mark.
This song was written after Otsi was found in the mountain pass in what is Turky. To this day,he is the oldest person ever found dating over 5,000 yrs ago...
I cried once again at this song. It never fails to get me, to touch the heart. Within the first minute the listener is pulled into this amazing little world from long ago, a very moving tale. Beautiful craft here. But one question. Something I've never understood in the lyrics. Why does the Frozen Man say "unlike myself?" I thought he'd been put back together again+.... please advise, thanks
My take is that he is talking about after he is dead again, he wants to be sure that he is not brought back to life by medical science, as he was when he was brought back from being frozen. He was brought back to life once, and then saw his wife and daughter long gone, and does not want to go through that again. The lyrics "you can wave your arm, you can wiggle your hand..." refer to people that are waving goodbye to him after he dies a second time (hopefully for good this time (...nothing to work on....), as he wants it to be. The "unlike myself" means that now that he is dead and really gone, he can no longer do that (wave, wiggle), which is what he wants.
Peter, you're right, they put him back together again, but the best they could do wasn't perfect, i.e., "peg my leg" is not a fully functional replacement leg...so to me the lyric "unlike myself" is that he was frozen so badly that even medical science couldn't repair everything back to 100%, as in he feels pathetic that he can't even raise his arm or wiggle his hand because he's an abomination of science of sorts and the lyric "well you can wave goodbye to the frozen man" means he wants to die for real this time and leave earth for good, as in "don't leave nothin' to work on" because he doesn't want to be a Frankenstein thanks to overly enthusiastic doctors. So this poor guys condition is even sadder than you first thought. The song is a favorite of mine too, it moves me...well, actually what James Taylor song doesn't eh?
This song was inspired by the discovery of John Torrington and 2 others buried in ice in Canada. They were part of the failed Franklin expedition. What’s weird for me though is this guy who is a calm country singer and heavy metal band Iron Maiden both wrote a song about John Torrington. A heavy metal band and a country singer.
He read a story about the frozen mummy scientist's found near the Northwest passage. National Geographic issue. Apparently early\mid 1800's the ship got stuck in the ice. Sailors ate canned food that was heavily laced with lead and many died. The mummy was one of them. Love this song. Love this album. Cheers 🍷
JT and Dan Fogelberg were the reason I bought a guitar in 1976 at 18. Sharing my favorite music was always the way I bonded with the people that mattered most to me. It still is.
In the 90's I played JT for my children when they were small. They always asked for this one and Copperline. Tonight my oldest son sent me a link to this, and asked me if I remembered how it used to play in the car all the time. Of course I do.
JT, you are a part of the glue in the lives of people you've never met. My son and I are a part of your audience. Thank you. Thank you so much.
Life is so hectic, but James Taylor is one of only a handful of recording artists/singers that put me at peace almost immediately. So glad he’s been and always will be a part of my musical life. ‘Love Always’ Matthew 5:44
Completely agree!
As celebrated as JT has been in his lifetime, I feel that it will be sometime before the masses truly come to appreciate his contribution to this old world. An artist in every sense.
wonderful tribute to a man who doesn't have a voice anymore. Bless you frozen man, hope you found peace
THIS MAN HAS BEEN A NATIONAL TREASURE FOR DECADES...VERY FEW LEFT
Thank you James Taylor for your gift of music to this world.
A truly great song! One time while James and I were backstage, I asked him how come he never does this tune live? He then grabbed his guitar and sang and played the entire tune just for me.....he's a special guy.....
OMG! Fantastic - that would be like a dream (come true).
@@voicetube James Taylor
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A man and musician in every right! ☺️☺️☺️
One thing that impresses me is how he incorporates other people into his concerts, and then makes sure to introduce them and express his appreciation. If you've never seen it, go find the performance of "Shower the People" from the Beacon Theatre concert. How many artists let a background vocalist have a moment like that? And during the concert, he acknowledged every member of his team. You don't see that kind of humility these days.
James taylor has sustained my life for 25 yrs. 😊😊❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
In memory of my husband James Bakelaar great Taylor fan love to all
One of my favorite James songs!
Lord have mercy, I'm a frozen man🎵🎶
James Taylor
"ON the frozen man"..
What a beautiful song, been listening to this good man for 40 years and his songs still move and resonate with me ❤️
James Taylor
I have loved the story behind this song, the finding of three men from the Franklin Expedition, since I was a teenager. I cried when James said it was his inspiration.
One of my favourite James Taylor songs. Perfect setting and performance. Enigmatic story and plenty of room for personal interpretation. For me '..don't leave nothin' to work on ' really nails it.
It's about the Artic expeditions.
This song got me crying in front of my children
That whole album is pretty great. Kinda underated.
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I adore anything this man presents.
James Taylor
Beautiful James .. nobody comes even close !!
No we love him so much 💖
No words, such a great song. And guitar playing. Genius.
James Taylor
GOD BLESS J.T. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Thank you so much James! ❤ ML
We are poised on the verge of re-annimation. It raises the question "should we do something just because we can.
? I think not.
I’ve always had a fantasy I could bring back Karen Carpenter and ask her to do one concert of duets with James probably two of the greatest voices ever.
Wow!! I agree John. Good call sir.
An absolute favorite.
All-time JT fave. 'Just read a short story by Margaret Atwood about John S. Torrington, the real frozen man, found in the perma-frost (as James would say, "Lord have mercy"). He was a stoker on the HMS Terror - during a doomed expedition to find the Northwest Passage. 'Died 1846, exhumed 1984. (And yes, the sound quality of this is fantastic - I like it even more than the LP version - getting to see these stellar musicians.)
This was filmed at his place "The Barn" on Martha's Vineyard. It was offered as a premium gift for a PBS special. My guess it was basically a way to film a live pre tour rehearsal session. Cool to see kids and friends milling around in back. I have the pleasure of rehearsing in a space very similar to this although in Wisconsin - a renovated barn with a full kitchen, bedrooms, recording gear and an amazing Steinway piano. Great acoustics. Love this video.
Raised in Liverpool by the sea. Just like The Beatles 😊
Michael Landau playing beautifully as always.
I love this song. One of my favorites.
James Taylor
Don't know what I love more, James' voice or him!
This needs to be a movie, stat.
This "Angel of Mercy" liking this! 👩🏾⚕️👩🏾⚕️❤👏🏾
James is a tall handsome music maker and storyteller! I've been his fan since the 1970s.
Like today at the beach- no heat!
I am so desperately waiting for a refurbished release of "Squibnocket" in full HD or BluRay. This whole recording session is my utmost top of the live recordings! I hope they can rework the original material soon. "Frozen Man" is a thrilling story and the perfect example of James' high talent of storytelling. A charming smile, unique guitar picking and a warm soul presentation, this is JT! THANK YOU!!!
James Taylor
I love this song! Whole album is great.
One of his all time best.
God, I love that song.
It always puts a smirk on my face and a chuckle.
This guy played and sung like no other
Just when you thought he's done it all.... This happens 🤗... Bless this man
gosh, what a beautiful song
I so love this Song! Always love hearing James Taylor!
one of the few who sound just as good live as in a studio
sometimes the live version is even better!
What
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@@jessicastoup7370 you say "pardon". Not just gape and say "what".
james you are the master, god bless
Just one of the greatest songs ever written.
My favorite JT song....Lord, have mercy...
James taylor simply the best for me!
I see this and am amazed that it's been almost 30 years. As I get older I feel like I am caught in a tornado and just catch glimpses of how fast things are going by.
Lord please have mercy on such frozen people....
Grew up listening to this song, and it still holds its power after all this time. Goosebumps.
James Taylor
Love this whole album! It's so blinky and bright. We listened to it while experiencing the solar eclipse in Kentucky last year.
Stunning
❤️ James we love you and your music
Amazing
What a beautiful f^^kin song, amazing timbres and timings and lyrics.... Jame is the greatest
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This song speaks to me on a level too deep for words to do justice to. While I doubt James Taylor meant it this way, the song describes very well what it feels like when you're put on medication for depression, particularly the ending: 3:16 minute mark.
Beautiful song by a great singer/songwiter
Beautiful. One of my favorites.
James, You are AWESOME! -Mike
🥀Amazing Song and I loved it 🥀☝️
This song was written after Otsi was found in the mountain pass in what is Turky. To this day,he is the oldest person ever found dating over 5,000 yrs ago...
BEAUTIFUL LOVE YOU JAMES..................
James Taylor
Sep 28, 2018
He’s done it live so many times
Great song
simple melodies and great lyrics and great vocal this man is a legend .
Not as simple as you think 🎼
@@petershenton9456 I play the pianio and guitar and I can read melodies for me it is but I get your point
@@petershenton9456 James Taylor
Memories
You are my favorite❤
Gods in music.
I cried once again at this song. It never fails to get me, to touch the heart. Within the first minute the listener is pulled into this amazing little world from long ago, a very moving tale. Beautiful craft here.
But one question. Something I've never understood in the lyrics. Why does the Frozen Man say "unlike myself?" I thought he'd been put back together again+.... please advise, thanks
My interpretation is that he can't wave his hand, because he is busy playing the guitar.
My take is that he is talking about after he is dead again, he wants to be sure that he is not brought back to life by medical science, as he was when he was brought back from being frozen. He was brought back to life once, and then saw his wife and daughter long gone, and does not want to go through that again. The lyrics "you can wave your arm, you can wiggle your hand..." refer to people that are waving goodbye to him after he dies a second time (hopefully for good this time (...nothing to work on....), as he wants it to be. The "unlike myself" means that now that he is dead and really gone, he can no longer do that (wave, wiggle), which is what he wants.
My take is that the operation to revive him didn't completely go as planned. Hence 'when the children see me, they cry.."
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Peter, you're right, they put him back together again, but the best they could do wasn't perfect, i.e., "peg my leg" is not a fully functional replacement leg...so to me the lyric "unlike myself" is that he was frozen so badly that even medical science couldn't repair everything back to 100%, as in he feels pathetic that he can't even raise his arm or wiggle his hand because he's an abomination of science of sorts and the lyric "well you can wave goodbye to the frozen man" means he wants to die for real this time and leave earth for good, as in "don't leave nothin' to work on" because he doesn't want to be a Frankenstein thanks to overly enthusiastic doctors. So this poor guys condition is even sadder than you first thought. The song is a favorite of mine too, it moves me...well, actually what James Taylor song doesn't eh?
I love his work!
This song always triggered memory of "Heart of the Seas" a movie which inspired the writer in the movie to write (Moby Dick)
大好きです❣️
Beatiful! Could be possible to post the most beatiful song of the Squibnocket session, the medley "Secret o' life/ Wandering"?
Magic!
❤
Amo demais
Classic
My favorite JT song.
Love you 💖
my brother-in-arms ...
VERY MYSTERIOUS!!! Is this your favorite song, James?
The photos of the corpse that inspired this song are so terrifying
This song was inspired by the discovery of John Torrington and 2 others buried in ice in Canada. They were part of the failed Franklin expedition. What’s weird for me though is this guy who is a calm country singer and heavy metal band Iron Maiden both wrote a song about John Torrington. A heavy metal band and a country singer.
i don't wantvtobtalk death...only life...i want happy, joy laughter, music, dancing walking handbi hand, and soul....not frozen alive...well here....alive Jam es...alive...
I have to do a school assignment on this song :(
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Does JT ever shred an electric guitar??
Though to truly appreciate it you have to know about the article in National Geographic that inspired this.
I thought that this was written about the frozen man that was found in the alps..same time period but i never listened to the words..my bad.
One of my favorite JT songs .... but not my favorite version of it from James.
I've always wondered if this song was about his heroin addiction because of the last verse.
He read a story about the frozen mummy scientist's found near the Northwest passage. National Geographic issue. Apparently early\mid 1800's the ship got stuck in the ice. Sailors ate canned food that was heavily laced with lead and many died. The mummy was one of them.
Love this song. Love this album. Cheers 🍷
Gymarchy, say 'What?'
Strange.....I didn't see an orchestra on this one.
It's a synth sound
I am so tired of drab...God give me life....
You can get it done before you leave the only one who is the only one that has to be me and then you can come home 🏡 you call the office today
Thermorecption....brrrr...butbit would stimulate a lot depression...
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