James Taylor - Line 'Em Up (One Man Band, July 2007)
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- CD/DVD liner note from James - One Man Band (2007):
“It’s a strange reality of the modern popular song that the first time it’s played is when it’s recorded. Sometimes a song will be finished for deadline in the studio the day the thing is cast in stone forever. I know that songs and arrangements evolve and develop over time; that somewhere around the twentieth time it’s played for a live audience, a song finally completes itself. That, among other things, is what makes a good live recording unique. I’ve often thought that live performance means being well prepared and then waiting for the inevitable, unexpected thing to happen. We come onstage, well rehearsed and in good shape, and repeat what we have done before as best we can. But the real goal is to be in the present moment and on the surface of ourselves; open and trusting. Nobody wants to be perfect: that’s frozen, dead…It’s “be here now”, I guess…
Of course, @larrygoldings does more than just accompany me. His growing presence in the world of jazz is well acknowledged, both for his own recordings and live performances and as a member of a good number of team efforts. I tend to form musical (and personal) relationships with other players and then stick with them for years. @Arnold McCuller and David Lasley have worked with me since the mid-‘70s and others nearly as long (Jimmy Johnson, Steve Gadd, Mike Landau, Kate Markowitz, Valerie Carter…)
After my great friend, producer and pianist Don Grolnick died in ’96, I performed with a number of excellent keyboard players. It was during the recording of my October Road album in ’02 that I worked with Larry. Russ Titelman had booked him to play on “Mean Old Man” along with Steve Gadd on drums, Jimmy Johnson on bass, Clifford Carter on synth, and the fine seven-string jazz guitarist, @John Pizzarelli . This was an incredible band, and after hearing Larry Goldings’ solo on that song, first time through, he pinned it. That was our introduction and he’s been my first call ever since.
Then there’s the bus factor. You see, someone’s playing may be great, but what’s it going to be like spending 10 hours a day riding to the next gig with them for a couple of months? Larry’s Bus Factor is not a factor for he is a bus riding fool, for a fact.
Part of his talent is his ability to “split his hands.” Though not as painful as it sounds, it does require great focus and skill to play a melody/accompaniment with his right hand and, with his left hand, (often on another keyboard) play a distinct bass pattern. This Larry can do with effortless grace, and he has made this One Man Band show possible. He is a committed father, brother, and son, and I am in his debt. Larry Goldings is my One Man Band.” - James Taylor
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LYRICS
Line 'Em Up by James Taylor
Oh, I remember Richard Nixon back in ’74
And the final scene at the White House door
And the staff lined up just to say good-bye
Tiny tear in his shifty little eye
He said nobody knows me
Nobody understands
Little people were good to me
Oh, I’m gonna shake some hands
Somebody line ’em up, line ’em all up
Oh, line ’em up, line ’em all up
Help me line ’em up, line ’em all up
Yeah, line ’em up, line ’em all up
Oh, at that time my heart was all broke
I looked like ashes and smelled like smoke
And I turned away from my loving kind
Tried to leave my body and live in my mind
But it’s much too much emotion
To hold in your hand
They got waves out on the ocean
They’re gonna wear away the land
I say line ’em up, line ’em all up
Oh, line ’em up, line ’em all up
Can’t you line ’em up, line ’em all up
Yeah, line ’em up, line ’em all up
I’ve seen corn in Kansas
And I’ve seen picket fences
And perfect cowboy dances
I’ve been lining up for shows
I’ve been safely placed in rows
Sure, I know how this goes
Yet another day goes by
Little time machine
I’m breaking my brain over what it might mean
Just to claim the time and to turn away
Just to make today today
Who waits for you
Lonely, tired, old toad
It’s your life laid out before you
Like the broken white line
Down the center of the road
Line ’em up, line ’em all up
Oh, line ’em up, line ’em all up
Help me line ’em up, line ’em all up
So, line ’em up, line ’em all up
Ah, big Moon landing
People all standing up
Smiles for the loved one
We go walking on down the aisle ♪
Each reengages
Stepping into the sun
I watch them turn like pages
One by one by one
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I met James Taylor in an aerobics class in Salt Lake City many years ago. I just had to tell him how much I loved his music, I think I had seen him in concert 5 times and every one of his albums. He was so gracious and kind. He asked me if I was coming to his concert the following evening. I said I hadn’t gotten tickets, so he called his manager over and told to give this girl as many tickets as she wants. The manager said “James, I’ll give her 4 tickets” ♥️
That is so cool, lucky you!!!
I love you James Taylor. your music has been a constant comfort to me for many years, so, Thankyou, and keep up your good work. love you, cat Haecker of Waterford Michigan. woohoo!
Marrying umph. I love James. I could listen to him talk for hours, even. Such a charismatic, kind, and funny man. I can’t imagine a life without James Taylor, but that is the beauty of music.. he will be with me until my end.
I agree, I'm in my 70's, I have loved his musical genius for 50 years, amazing man, like you I will listen to James till I can no longer hear.
I agree wholeheartedly. JT has seen me through quite a lot and will always respect and love this incredible man.
James Taylor is the Apple of my eye
He’s mine go away…lol …😎❤️😊🛵
Feel exactly the same!
James Taylor is the #1 greatest solo artist and songwriter of my generation and you are still going strong, James!!! You're the best!!!
JT if everyone who loved you lined up they'd circle the globe, and smushed together real close to try and fit just once around.
This song helped me during the end of a bad break up, "Oh at that time my heart was all broke, I looked like ashes and smelled like smoke ". Blessings James Taylor 🙏
My favourite song! I play it all the time. Have loved your songs since I was 18, i'm now 67! 🎶🎶🎶
Love James Taylor!
Thank you James!!!! Hugs from Valencia, Spain
I started playing guitar on January 1, 2022 my goal is to one day play at least 4 of Taylor's songs. Most beautiful music i have ever heard. Caught my attention when i was a young man and it never left me.
I love James Taylor music. Especially the oldies.
Truly an American Treasure Thank you JT!
I too have loved James from the beginning and have seen him many times live in concert. Miss Don Grolnick....Linda
Thank goodness for JT. He is looking good and his voice is timeless. I’m not feeling my age today. God bless !
James is a captivating story teller!
Raconteur supreme!
True. His verses just come alive in one's mental screen.
just absolutely stunning
He is just amazing.
Gawd, that was funny, James! Then comes the elegance of the music. Thanks for this memory!
You can get it on the "One Man Band - JT" DVD
I am so Glad I moved to Canada because of Nixon! I Love Canada the home that was my parents were born in. I Am Canadian and just Love James so much! Right on for the memories💥
I am so glad you went to Canada !
That was beautiful!
This is my favorite musical setting for J.T.--James and his superb "one man band" Larry Goldings! I would love to have been at this concert!
line em up… great… thanx mr. jt
a fan from the philippines…
Just love this man and his music, ever since the beginning....His voice sounds as good as from way back....🎶🎸🎵❣
Love the beginning and the powers of Overcomers. Sweet dreams and flying machines in pieces on the ground. I always thought that I'd see you again, sweet Merilee. Bomar Garden forever. 1972. ❤Take me back, our sweet loving JT.
Jacqueline
Do you have a song TWINKLING OF AN EYE?
happy Friday morning James Taylor
Brilliant songwriter...everything he writes so damn catchy. A national treasure. Beautiful theater as well.
That's the longest I've ever heard him speak! Love him!
Great song! Thanks JT. 👍🏻✝️💛
I’ve always loved James. This song is by far one of his best. ❤️
James won a grammy for this most fantastic album " Hourglass " always go back to it
James Taylor RuleS :)
I would in fact listen to James Taylor read the phone book with witty interjections. Long live the Songwriter King JT.
Great Man
Right on
Yes
Happy Sweet Baby James Day! 👍🏻🙏🏻❤️
I was married in Madison Square Garden it will be 40 years ago walking across the street with my future wife in a very long line, that's 2074 other couples and us. On a separate note, James was invited to an event our religious group helped with. We took care of his musicians, back-up singers, sound people, et. al. Everyone else just fawned over James which he deserves, but James loves his people. I believe he never forgot how we looked after his friends, as it should be in my opinion.
No more one JT in the world. I learned English listening to this one best singer of the world. I listen to him for over 50 years. He's the best. 👏👏🏾 From 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷
Even when you mess up you’re still great!! You could flub up all day and I’d still listen and enjoy.
Amazing Song I love it
I used to write papers in college in my head while listening to “Walking Man” in my earbuds and walking across campus back to my dorm. I think it’s time to put One Man Band on while working on NaNoWriMo:)
One of my faves too
This song from James taken from the Album "Hour Glass".
Carlos Vega was the Drummer, I miss Carlos dearly.
R.I.P. Carlos.
Delicate lyrics
Grazie mille per condividere la bella storia e canzone interpretata stupendamente caro James Taylor 🎶🎵🎸🎤👍 Fantastico videoclip 🎬🤳 Complimenti e un meritato applauso 👏 Buonanotte 🌃🌛✨ Ciaoooo 🇮🇹✔️🤗
You've inspired me to give another shot at guitar, I wanna be able to sing and play like this some day
👏👏👏👏🙌🙌🙌🙌 hugs from Brasil. O love you James 🌻
listen to you daily
Love it ❤and the video ❤💜⚘🍦⚘💚❤
Just one of the singers that can take you to wear you need to be! Beautiful!
I definitely need more of his storytelling. Damn I had no idea he was a genius comedian AND a beautiful singer/songwriter.✔💥
I've been a fan since early 70's. This guy is so humble, because he has no idea how he has touched so many lives. Even in the UK he has so many fans. 🎶👍
This man is so gifted with a voice that makes every word a pleasure to absorb as you drink it in like healing water to a man dying of thirst.
James Taylor - the tuning fork to my heart. . .
This comes from my favorite album.
James Taylor, a life-long love and light.
You made all life being...... Thank you for that
😎👍❤🖖
Love Brother
There are several reasons why I love JT
What a beautiful human
Just amazing.
JT still killing it after 58 yrs in the biz! Such an integral part of my younger years, still listen everyday, still love him today...and forever.
🦋Amazing performance as always I love James Taylor and his sence of humor lmbo but true he's so creative with a twist of knowing how to write music and I truly respect him more for being a powerful artist in the music industry🦋👣🦋✌☝️
Too funny 😂
This concert is legendary!
Love hearing the background of these songs!
Hell yeah 👍
Oh yes! Thank you James.
HaHaHa! Hilarious James! I saw you in Dublin, Ireland and you were cracking everyone up talking about potatoes!
Sua voz e incrível não me canso de ouvir ! Que Deus te abençoe eu te admiro muito 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷
Love hearing the story behind the songs! More please🥰 The Playboy magazine interview with John Lennon and resulting book is GOLD! Need one with James❤️
I caught JT in Oslo years ago with just his keyboard guy. Magic. Memory for life.
Jt is so much funnier and relaxed performing now than he used to b. I saw him in 1972 and all he did is sing. So much better now!
♥️💎🤗
Hourglass is still one of my favorite JT albums. Listening to it feels like a stroll in the clouds.
Love it
👍💓👍
MG still loves JT 💖💌💓💙💚💫💜
Beautiful, James!
😀😀😀😀😀
I've been exposed to James Taylor's music since I was a kid. I've always loved it, but didn't realize until this video how funny he is!
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What a fine writeup on Larry Goldings, and some fine praise too. It's quite an accolate for James to talk about how well he "splits his hands" as a pianist, because as I've gotten better as a guitar player I've come to understand just how well James has adapted this approach as a finger-picker. James is never too flashy, but It's taken me thirty years of playing to fully appreciate just how fine a guitarist he is.
I’ve looked up to you and your music since I was in high school in the 80’s.
My since deceased mother and I went to your concert in State College, Pa. in 1985.
For such a deep thinking person who imagines such poetic verses, it is hard to me to believe that you also can be so easily brainwashed by a television (cnn).
To believe what is told to you rather than using your obvious discernment is troubling, especially given the fact that instead of Lynerd Skynerd and AC-DC in the 80’s. I listened to you in the backseat of my Chevy Chevelle in 81. My girlfriend at the time as well.
Hopefully you have opened your eyes as to the anti American agenda of the left…
There’s no way you could be so easily manipulated
The real JT
That’s really funny! 🎉😂
Not only does he sing and play like a monster, hes hilarious also 😂
Like to suggest a name for a song. (A friend for a song )
There aren't any mobeta trubadores.
That wave of Nixon makes me laugh 😂
I believe in God
Nixon was better than you know
You don't have any idea how many of those hands he ever shook. James I love your music but unsubstantiated criticism is the cheapest form of commentary anyone can do it and although you might get a quick and cheap laugh in the end no one really feels good about it. People far more qualified than yourself have taken their shots at Nixon and I' sorry but I think you should be ashamed of yourself
I was going to comment that I hate it when musicians make political commentary. I don't come to a concert to hear divisive rhetoric but to enjoy music. Now, of course, if it were an activist musician who writes activist songs, then that would be different because it would be expected, but James is certainly not one of those musicians.
I agree with you, Falcon.
James certainly is not one of those musicians!!!... James is such an easy going, very endearing, loveable and very light humored, good guy!!!
And Robby, to be fair, I have to say, that in all honesty, I do believe you are being overly sensitive and hyper defensive.
Hold on... must finish this later...
It's Nixon. Considering the crimes he felt empowered to commit, you really think he would shake anyone's hand? Also, James gets to express his opinion the same as you or I. I'm guessing if he loved Nixon you wouldn't say a thing.