This song gets ahold of me a couple of times a year when I just listen over and over. So beautiful and sad. "Winding down behind closed doors, on all fours." Lord have mercy.
Always loved the song though I didn't fancy the album where it was featured. It helped many people open their eyes on true junkies: no more 'the beautiful and damned' rockstar image, yet the mellow sweet singer songwriter you wouldn't figure out as a junkie. James was a junkie, Paul McCartney found him in London as a 20 year old boy and signed him for Apple just when James was deep into addiction. It came back and forth so many times in his life, the long hiatus between 1981 and 1985 was one of the worst ever times in his life, he was on the brink of dying, really.
@Angel Bulldog My Best Friend, My Water Brother, if you will, drank himself to death. His Grandfather, his Father and My Friend were all 38 when they passed away and all 3 from Alcohol. My Bud also had 2 Brothers that passed before him and a Sister who died a few days after she was born. Sad.
We are very fortunate to still have JT with us, with all that he’s been through…
Amen!!!
and lets have a thought for those in his situation, who never made it
This song gets ahold of me a couple of times a year when I just listen over and over. So beautiful and sad. "Winding down behind closed doors, on all fours." Lord have mercy.
Astonishing harmonies. What an atmosphere. Music and lyrics without break in continuity. JT's musical Genius. Love him.♥️
could anything be more pure honest and beautiful than james song about addiction x thank you God for JT
Just a beautiful song. The man’s off the scale talented
I hope this country will do more about drug addictions...thank you James❤️
Such a fabulous songs. Captures beautifully societies vacillation between hating drug addicts and wanting to help them
If you been there you know it rings true. If you haven’t, take heed! This song speaks truth.
Not a lie
Mama don’t call him my name, he can’t hear you anymore. Ask him what he’s come here for
Tears falling from heaven
thats the line right, killer
I always thought that was a beautiful, yet poignant song. I would listen to this album LOTS as a young lad!
You British?
@@cecilphillip9071 nope…..from the US.
I have been there... Thank you James
Been there too, thank you JT.
🥀Amazing Song I love it because it makes scence. I love James Taylor 🥀☝️
Perfect conjugation of perfect voice / guitar and chorus. Interpretation and very beautiful arrangements. Luís de Abreu, Lagos, Portugal
My favorite JT song.💔
One of the most honest, terrifying, personal songs he ever shared with us.
Yes
Its the best song on that album too
😮😮😮😢😊😮😮😊😊
That is hard to listen to. It seriously hurts. He's a strong man to have survived that and come out on top. Legend
@@deborahsmith1639 it’s a struggle to get out, thank you JT
Wow. Better than the original.
Always loved the song though I didn't fancy the album where it was featured.
It helped many people open their eyes on true junkies: no more 'the beautiful and damned' rockstar image, yet the mellow sweet singer songwriter you wouldn't figure out as a junkie.
James was a junkie, Paul McCartney found him in London as a 20 year old boy and signed him for Apple just when James was deep into addiction.
It came back and forth so many times in his life, the long hiatus between 1981 and 1985 was one of the worst ever times in his life, he was on the brink of dying, really.
What else can be said that hasn't already about JT??
If you make it out - remember Lot's wife.
Was there something wrong JT's mouth during this show?
Too bad hard drugs ruined a lot of lives and relationships. Shame.
@Angel Bulldog 👍
@Angel Bulldog
My Best Friend, My Water Brother, if you will, drank himself to death. His Grandfather, his Father and My Friend were all 38 when they passed away and all 3 from Alcohol. My Bud also had 2 Brothers that passed before him and a Sister who died a few days after she was born. Sad.
Living with an addict is a hard life
You want to help but it's out of your hands.and control. I know.
My prayers go out to you
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