James Taylor - Steamroller Blues (BBC In Concert, 11/16/1970)

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  • In this restored footage of "James Taylor In Concert," James performs his song "Steamroller Blues“ on the popular BBC series ‘In Concert‘ on November 16, 1970.
    "In Concert" was produced by the BBC in the early '70s and featured performances from legendary acts of the time. In November 1970, James was 22 years old and his second studio album "Sweet Baby James," featuring “Steamroller Blues,“ had released earlier that same year.
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    LYRICS
    Steamroller Blues - James Taylor
    Well, I’m a steamroller, baby
    I’m bound to roll all over you
    Yes, I’m a steamroller now, baby
    I’m bound to roll all over you
    I’m gonna inject your soul with some sweet rock ‘n roll
    And shoot you full of rhythm and blues
    Well, I’m a cement mixer
    A churning urn of burning funk
    Yes, I’m a cement mixer for you, baby
    A churning urn of burning funk
    Well, I’m a d-d-demolition derby (yeah)
    A hefty hunk of steaming junk
    Now, I’m a love bomb, baby
    Just guaranteed to blow your mind
    Yeah, I’m a love bomb for you, baby
    Oh, guaranteed, just guaranteed to blow your mind
    And if I can’t have your love for my own (now)
    Sweet child, won’t be nothing left behind
    It seems how lately, baby
    Well I’m a steamroller for you, baby, child
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  • @bobscott4909
    @bobscott4909 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    In his early 20s, James Taylor is a better guitar player than me if I was in my mid 500s!!! Wow!!! Thanks James for sharing your joyous gift!!!

  • @angel1329us
    @angel1329us 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    He is so freakin' handsome and charismatic here, I believe I swooned.

  • @martindoppelbauer7738
    @martindoppelbauer7738 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Pure genius. I like this so very much!

  • @kelliv2995
    @kelliv2995 3 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    So cute to see him so young & innocent. Who knew he was also a comedic genius?

  • @John-mg7fb
    @John-mg7fb 3 ปีที่แล้ว +201

    No auto tune. No computer sounds. No timing software. Just a man and a guitar. Real raw absolute talent. James Taylor is one of the all time greats.

    • @CoCotheTurtle
      @CoCotheTurtle 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Well, he does cheat with that capo...

    • @Ceeby
      @Ceeby 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Absoultey! 🎶🎶

    • @jasonsnusberry3654
      @jasonsnusberry3654 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@CoCotheTurtle If a capo is cheating then I guess most guit-artists are cheaters

    • @andrewgibson1991
      @andrewgibson1991 ปีที่แล้ว

      You said it

    • @sleepyjean4275
      @sleepyjean4275 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank goodness we have you tube otherwise, my record got warped in the sun.

  • @jerryhoward8133
    @jerryhoward8133 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    This man is an amazing musician with one of the best voices in the business. He has battled so many personal demons and challenges that would take most mortals out, that being said he is an iconic legend.

  • @pearldrummer4077
    @pearldrummer4077 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    There's a reason why the greats are the greats. Superb.

  • @myguitardetective5961
    @myguitardetective5961 3 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    This is, by FAR, the best looking AND best sounding version of this BBC video...EVER....Thank you James!

  • @Sidetrackification
    @Sidetrackification 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Excellent thanks for posting this!

  • @aquaecoloratum
    @aquaecoloratum 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Just fucking awesome🤩🤩

  • @elizabethgordon9785
    @elizabethgordon9785 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    My favourite album, Sweet Baby James, 50 years after I first bought it. Thank you, James

  • @keithsparling5537
    @keithsparling5537 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Love these guys! Love Bonners Ferry!

    • @oldbeatpete
      @oldbeatpete 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      idaho!

  • @angelwheaton1100
    @angelwheaton1100 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Dang I just can't like or love it or comment enough then this October of 2023 oh mr. JC I'm loving you more than ever all these years

  • @UberRosco
    @UberRosco 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Take it James!

  • @patricknagel4892
    @patricknagel4892 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I saw James Taylor in November 1970 at the Berkeley Community Theater. He wore the same sweater, sat down and turned the theater into his living room! This concert takes me right back there again!!!

  • @andreamiller6200
    @andreamiller6200 3 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    Woah! Loving this live - finest voice and humor, 50 years erased in one song, And - that sweater!

    • @cecilphillip9071
      @cecilphillip9071 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I almost came

    • @annieclisch
      @annieclisch ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ain't it grande ! Better than sugar baby ....

    • @annieclisch
      @annieclisch ปีที่แล้ว

      @@cecilphillip9071 no respect for music, with your comment,,,,

    • @annieclisch
      @annieclisch ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jojodaddyo6198 I don't know, however, I'd beleive Joni Mitchell knitted.

  • @ceciliarauth6113
    @ceciliarauth6113 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Hilarious!🤣🤣🤣 He doesn't take himself too seriously. 👍😊 One of my favorite James Taylor songs!👍🥰👏👏👏

  • @HowDoYouVideos
    @HowDoYouVideos 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Why did it take me until 2022 to hear this.. wow 😳 i love it

  • @debraboaze2991
    @debraboaze2991 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    love steam and rollers

  • @karenreardon5398
    @karenreardon5398 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    So freakin great!! Love you forever James!

  • @TheDivayenta
    @TheDivayenta 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    I remember playing this album to death when it came out . Stole my little teen-aged heart.

  • @pg-mtl8815
    @pg-mtl8815 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Saw him sing this live tonight. It was amazing.

    • @annieclisch
      @annieclisch ปีที่แล้ว

      I am jealous ! Loved him forever - I am 59 !!!!

  • @dianacrow7509
    @dianacrow7509 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I would sing this when awakening my daughter, in her childhood. Always, always loved this tune...
    Thank you, dear Mr. Taylor!

  • @richardyoung7415
    @richardyoung7415 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    MISTER TAYLOR GETTING ON DOWN WITH THE BLUES, OOO YEAH. PEACE TO YOU ALL MY FRIEND'S.✌️😎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

  • @lindaguenette1051
    @lindaguenette1051 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I just love the blues!!

  • @pocopico7409
    @pocopico7409 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Did he have the golden voice, or what? Just a natural singer and musician.

  • @ritaroquetto5658
    @ritaroquetto5658 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Once a great singer, always a great singer. It's amazing to see and to hearJames in the 70s. 👏👏👏💙

  • @jaydub5515
    @jaydub5515 3 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    One of the best JT songs. Can't believe he was so young when he wrote it.

  • @k.doctor1014
    @k.doctor1014 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thank you James. I love your song and guitar. I love your sense of humor☺

  • @jbutler2523
    @jbutler2523 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Best childhood memory. Thank you Baby James.

  • @jamesrohrlack4294
    @jamesrohrlack4294 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Sweet Baby James. Kicking it out !!!
    That's our type of music. Brings back great memories of great times
    Thank you

  • @michaelhatch1994
    @michaelhatch1994 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    As a fan I have to say thankyou to the BBC for an amazing set of recordings from 50 years ago.

  • @steveenlow3689
    @steveenlow3689 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I think it's the first time I heard a full Acoustic version. Fantastic 👏👏👍

  • @SmogandBlack
    @SmogandBlack 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    A super fine musician, no doubt... 👏😊

  • @CarlEhrlich-wf5km
    @CarlEhrlich-wf5km 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    No doubt. Raw and powerful!

  • @patriciabedding349
    @patriciabedding349 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Love it all..the man, the voice, the guitar playing, the dry wit 🌟

  • @professortaylor3167
    @professortaylor3167 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Pick it James!! Gotta love "churning urn of burning funk" Keep 'em coming.

  • @williamm.3981
    @williamm.3981 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I saw James in concert about 3 months after this video . It’s as if my memory is playing out when I watch this! I’ve seen him a total of 6 times, he’s the best singer, songwriter, musician there ever was!!!! Thank You 🙏 James!!!!🎸🎼✌🏼❤️✌🏼❤️😀

  • @mikewood8561
    @mikewood8561 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I think this is perfect. His story going into it is awesome. I love how he turns it into a funny thing. It takes the pressure off him messing up the guitar part a little bit. It's perfect showmanship. He was so ahead of everyone else on the guitar I believe. He could write a song lyrics and music in 10 to 15 minutes. Yes it wasn't refined and perfect but he had the basis of a perfect song in 15 minutes. Then him and his musician friends could critique it and perfect it. Within 2 hours, there's a song. A master at his craft. He must of ate, slept. And breathed a guitar

  • @bluebutterflywellness2273
    @bluebutterflywellness2273 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Can I L😍VE this man anymore?!? One of my favorite jams!! ❤❤❤

  • @TheCocoonline
    @TheCocoonline 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Please explain to me why I adore him, his songwriting, and playing so much. It's been over three decades and I still adore his voice and style.

    • @annieclisch
      @annieclisch ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I wore out cd's; flag, many others and this past mothers day one of my sons brought me untitiled album but starts with Something in the way she moves on vinyl - I cried.I know all the songs by heart. God love you, I am not the only one who still loves him !

  • @markkfoury1472
    @markkfoury1472 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    My mother used to sing this to me ❤❤❤

  • @thekerrywoman
    @thekerrywoman 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    James you're keeping me sane during Covid 19🙏👍

  • @noahrobertsonmusic
    @noahrobertsonmusic 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I love this Mr Taylor! You’re the coolest of them all! 🎶

  • @ericzarbaugh9679
    @ericzarbaugh9679 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Kick it James.

  • @shawnhuber965
    @shawnhuber965 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Lovin'this video! ❤️☮️ My daddy used to sing me James Taylor when I was little and always loved his music 🎶🎶. Got me hooked.

  • @CanCanHikes
    @CanCanHikes 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    My favorite. Thank you ❤

  • @rodneyhickman598
    @rodneyhickman598 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Mr Taylor I was four years old when this took place, but I have been a life time fan of yours.

  • @sunflowerz54
    @sunflowerz54 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Parents hated it it has cuss words. I love James many moon I saw him in Phx in person for my 55th birthday. I couldnt get an autograph because I could not stand up that long. He signed autograph his WHOLE break. No one else like him !!!!

    • @donnaj.1634
      @donnaj.1634 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      My parents claimed they couldn’t understand what they were saying in rock and roll.. Wow what they missed out on. Bless their hearts. ❤️

    • @richardyoung7415
      @richardyoung7415 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@donnaj.1634 My grandkids think the same when I get going to these little ditty,s by MR TAYLOR, I,m teaching them about all the great music we had through the 60, 70, and JT is a massive part of my life,s music,ly , so my friend just remember we,v all been there. PEACE BE WITH YOU MY FRIEND.✌️✌️✌️😎😎😎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦

  • @OverLordOfGummyBears
    @OverLordOfGummyBears 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Watching this for a class but I’m not gonna hide it…..this man fineeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

  • @markl1473
    @markl1473 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    A churning urn of burning funk.

    • @mariannetracy4248
      @mariannetracy4248 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yeah, like who could make this stuff up??? Choinin oin of boinin fuuunk.

  • @MrButch629
    @MrButch629 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow..timeless song by one of the greatest..so unique voice good looks and a monster in playing the guitar..james taylor..😊❤🇵🇭

  • @0HARE
    @0HARE 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thanks, James. I really enjoyed this.
    If it’s possible to be both delightful and funky at the same time, well, this was it.
    Cheers

  • @michaeltoebe3987
    @michaeltoebe3987 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That voice.. When I first heard this song, um, decades ago, I knew it was special. Catchy.

  • @leebeaven9382
    @leebeaven9382 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Man alive...mm,mm,mm I’ve seen you perform this live twice in my life and both performances were amazing however THIS performance is nuanced and adorable and filled with “you-ness” (new word). Thanks for sharing you.

  • @FabioMateraV
    @FabioMateraV 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I've always loved this song... simple, full of energy and rhythm. Thank you James

  • @joevokey1340
    @joevokey1340 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Some peeps just born to entertain, thank goodness!

  • @luvinlife2887
    @luvinlife2887 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Awesome video. I have the album where his version of steam roller blues has a line that includes … a Chicken that’s Chock’in, on some MF* ing blues 😂🤣🥳 👍👍👍 JT is piece of the Fabric of my Life.. Cheers from SoCal. Matthew 63yo and going strong. 🤘

  • @angelwheaton1100
    @angelwheaton1100 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    No wait a minute this one this one is my absolute favorite

  • @moneywelder
    @moneywelder 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have been able to enjoy this song my entire life ! 2021 and I'm still listening

  • @leiasmith3305
    @leiasmith3305 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Oh, brings back so, so many memories! Thank you.

  • @dunaugust6423
    @dunaugust6423 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I wasnt been to 1st grade school that year `70, when it came a hit.. only when i reach High school that i loved this song at 1978. what a great he was then..

  • @jaydub5515
    @jaydub5515 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Well, other than Sweet Baby James, of course. As a fellow James, that was my lullaby as a baby. My parents neighbor who.played guitar played it for me at my first couple birthdays in 89,90, and 91.

  • @danieljgallup
    @danieljgallup 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    This concert is amazing. Love that you keep posting videos from it!

  • @johnreed8872
    @johnreed8872 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    I have always wondered about the origins of this most excellent tune!! I had an old monster Norton motor cycle and nicknamed it the ' Heafty Hunk of Steamin Junk ' ! Thanks James!!! Love ya! Blue Skies!

    • @ernesthill4017
      @ernesthill4017 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      The motorcycle of my youthful dreams ❤

  • @barbaratatton7552
    @barbaratatton7552 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great tune
    Great humour
    Sweet

  • @rickbogaert4586
    @rickbogaert4586 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the creative nature if this song, the wit and humor of James Taylor fused with a legit blues tune, and made perfect by his imitations , his limitations and his humility , while still trying to be the funky one. I sing this song all the time , as well as that blues that grows in the backyard of my soul.

  • @judy_judy388
    @judy_judy388 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    CLASSIC beginning to end

  • @gracelandone
    @gracelandone 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Priceless footage. Thank you!

  • @jacksonhstudios4421
    @jacksonhstudios4421 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Love this! Thank you Mr. Taylor!

  • @trinahumbleskipper1510
    @trinahumbleskipper1510 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Happy Friday to you. Listening to steamroller by jamestaylor

  • @mariannetracy4248
    @mariannetracy4248 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great sarcastic, witty riff. Still enjoying.

  • @danceswithcarsdc
    @danceswithcarsdc 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    He can even make the blues funny

  • @michaeldurante5116
    @michaeldurante5116 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    wow that is amazing, great version of a great song. Nice James!

  • @equilibriopaisep2779
    @equilibriopaisep2779 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome James!!!!
    Grettings from Costa Rica
    Pura vida with this real music

  • @farmyardflavours
    @farmyardflavours 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    what a beautiful man

  • @robertcronin6603
    @robertcronin6603 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Freakin' amazing...great sense of humor.

  • @lisag9601
    @lisag9601 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow! You were so ahead of your time. Thank-you.

  • @josephboller4662
    @josephboller4662 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Simply put James is the blueprint

  • @mircovannucchi6600
    @mircovannucchi6600 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great James, voice and guitar for a Great song ! Elvis loved It ! MV

    • @williammuller1268
      @williammuller1268 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Elvis had a smokin' performance of it, too. th-cam.com/video/4vAuXP4hIoo/w-d-xo.html

  • @deenamarie8024
    @deenamarie8024 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The best ever!

  • @mickrose9633
    @mickrose9633 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Outstanding, blued out on the big island living da dream.. Aloha

  • @xyz-yb2js
    @xyz-yb2js 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank god this is recorded...

  • @user-or5uv1zh2v
    @user-or5uv1zh2v 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very well. Every day I listen to this song

  • @magic1111
    @magic1111 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Chills, Baby, chills. 💚

    • @richardyoung7415
      @richardyoung7415 ปีที่แล้ว

      OOOOOOYYYYYYEEEEEE, JT. PEACE AND LOVE MY FRIEND'S. 🙏✌️😎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

  • @humanbeing2144
    @humanbeing2144 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I used to love dancing to this song .

  • @susannelson7216
    @susannelson7216 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yes I remember this always liked it !! Love to hear your music !!! Sweet baby Jane !! ??

  • @johnw65
    @johnw65 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hey James! I was the house electrician at OKC Zoo when you played there in 90

  • @salvadorsepulveda6415
    @salvadorsepulveda6415 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Always a pleasure to hear you sing and play !!

  • @SusanBame
    @SusanBame 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love this so much!!! ❤️

  • @colleengobbe754
    @colleengobbe754 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Great song ELvis sang this in hie Hawaiian tour . Great voice

  • @cathymyers7831
    @cathymyers7831 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is sexy. Cannot believe I never saw it before. I have heard it but never saw him perform it. I was only 11when this aired.

  • @mikewood8561
    @mikewood8561 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I like all these songs just like this. Later in his career he added a full band and they weren't the same. Still good but there's nothing like him and his guitar, alone, and hearing the sound of every note. He is a genius with words and his playing is amazing. Always loved him.

  • @Mondibaby
    @Mondibaby 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    love this song by James Taylor ... Elvis did a great cover of it too ...

    • @henryjune7367
      @henryjune7367 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I theme from the fall gu 4:13

  • @pauldashwood2897
    @pauldashwood2897 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love this wish I was there

  • @jbaratoufik5848
    @jbaratoufik5848 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The best blues

  • @debbieglen133
    @debbieglen133 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Keep on keepin' on Mr Taylor!

  • @richardcasper2209
    @richardcasper2209 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love/Hate how he plays w it and then at the end shows you just how much he could go in if he wanted to. Unreal.

  • @luckystar6118
    @luckystar6118 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love it!! Always Have James!! 😘

  • @jayb3931
    @jayb3931 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Storyline to my life. Thanks James x