James Taylor Tells the Story of Mona, His Pet Pig Who Inspired a Classic Song

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  • James Taylor tells Stephen about a pig named Mona, who came into his life when he was 21 and grew to over 500 pounds. Stick around to see James Taylor perform the song, “Mona,” and find tickets for his upcoming tour and Las Vegas residency on his website: tour.jamestayl....
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  • @haroldclark1787
    @haroldclark1787 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    A sweet genius, this man is. He's made the world an immeasurably better place thanks to his creativity, beautiful music, and poignant lyrics. Such a splendid human being!

  • @shiva2731
    @shiva2731 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Happy birthday James Taylor. I always remember annually, but I don't always remind you. Many blessings ♥️🎵

  • @barrythatcher9349
    @barrythatcher9349 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    40 years of sobriety, congratulations and well done 👏 James

    • @waryaawariiri1812
      @waryaawariiri1812 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I am a 43-year-old man and never had a sip of the cursed drink. I am glad I am.

    • @MaidenHelll
      @MaidenHelll ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Most people will never get that

    • @kevinpoole6122
      @kevinpoole6122 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@waryaawariiri1812Son, I hope you never ever know how truly blessed you are. “Wine gladdens the hearts of men,” as the Psalmist says, but it has also destroyed the lives of millions upon millions upon millions, mine being one, along with every single person I ever try to love. Getting it back, by Grace, 12 years on now.

    • @annsmith7207
      @annsmith7207 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      James: Thrilled for you celebrating 40 years of sober recovery --- just celebrated 44 in December a day at a time -- most people will never experience this and deeply grateful that I am and you, too! Keep on keeping on, my friend!💖💖✨✨💖💖

    • @jerrettsnyder4815
      @jerrettsnyder4815 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Fuckin eh! 40 years!

  • @victoriasmith8570
    @victoriasmith8570 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Mr Taylor, you look fantastic! Stay well. You’re such a treasure. ❤♥️🫶🏼♥️❤

  • @KohalaLover
    @KohalaLover ปีที่แล้ว +5

    James, you look amazing. Thank you for music that stirs the soul. I grew up listening to you. Kudos on your recovery.

  • @BillsCovers55
    @BillsCovers55 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    James Taylor. A National Treasure.

  • @SKARA09
    @SKARA09 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I remember your 50 birthday in Paris (Olympia Music-hall) A fan exclaimed "Happy Birthday James" your answer was : Shut up !

  • @PADS62
    @PADS62 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I have loved JT since I was in my early 20s & I love him even more now that I'm 60! 😍🥰❤️🤩💖
    Congratulations James on 40 yrs of sobriety! How wonderful!
    And Happy 75th Birthday darlin! 🥳🎂🎁🎈 With many many more to come!! 😁💗💕

  • @recole374
    @recole374 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Love James Taylor.

  • @LULWA29
    @LULWA29 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Always love James…

  • @rwithoutq
    @rwithoutq ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Mona, so much of you to love.

  • @02bher1
    @02bher1 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    🧓Two years separate us James so you know how many years I've been a fan of you and your 🎵music. Never change James; you and I might be getting older 👴 but your music never will Lol.💋

  • @mikewarker4445
    @mikewarker4445 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    JT, the soundtrack of my youth! 👏👏👏👏

  • @kristinLB
    @kristinLB ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love his music so much.

  • @joannejohnson7006
    @joannejohnson7006 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    You’ve Got A Friend ❤

  • @opiokapi4418
    @opiokapi4418 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love you so much James 💗🧸

    • @JamesVernonTaylor_
      @JamesVernonTaylor_ 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for your kindness love and support

  • @bobbytwoshades9986
    @bobbytwoshades9986 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I'd love to meet this man.

  • @SweetBabyJamesOfficial
    @SweetBabyJamesOfficial 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great song and great interview - I thought the big important question was going to be did he really give her a 12-gauge surprise! 😂

    • @JamesVernonTaylor_
      @JamesVernonTaylor_ 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for your kindness love and support

  • @johnhuwroberts7766
    @johnhuwroberts7766 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The person we’d all love to meet………James Taylor.

  • @samsticka
    @samsticka ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I know James Taylor's song "Mona". It's from his 1985 album "That's Why I'm Here".

    • @JamesVernonTaylor_
      @JamesVernonTaylor_ 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for your kindness love and support

  • @RobertGotschall
    @RobertGotschall ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I’ve worked with dogs and pigs, and agree that pigs are smarter, but get really big really fast. I also worked with elephants, and they are far more intelligent, but they come with serious tonnage.

  • @Ktcsr17
    @Ktcsr17 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Taylor, I know you’ll watch this interview and I just want to say I love you ❤️

  • @hinthegroove9740
    @hinthegroove9740 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    J.T. is the man.

  • @ge2623
    @ge2623 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Maybe the best singing voice in music history.

  • @JonnyDIY
    @JonnyDIY ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Ohhh Mona. Wonder if they ate her? 🤔 🐷🥓

  • @faye33ful
    @faye33ful ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It’s time tested!! 😂

    • @JamesVernonTaylor_
      @JamesVernonTaylor_ 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you for your kindness love and support

  • @walkingstick6655
    @walkingstick6655 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is odd. My recollection from an interview quite some years ago, was that Taylor had gotten tired (to the point of being annoyed) of people asking him if Mona was a real pig or not. I guess he's come full circle on appreciating fans of Mona, now that fewer people may know his songs.

  • @pamr4040
    @pamr4040 ปีที่แล้ว +3

  • @Me-on1tq
    @Me-on1tq ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hes 16 years older than me! When I was a kid..I used to play his songs!
    I was 8 years old! Well hes somewhere between 15/16 years older than me!

  • @lorinichols1847
    @lorinichols1847 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I finally met a human named Mona, and I always think of this song around her ... but I doubt she knows it and I'm not so sure she'd enjoy the info given the details and lyrics.... 🙃

  • @NewMessage
    @NewMessage ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Auction that card you cowards!

  • @zeldasmith6154
    @zeldasmith6154 ปีที่แล้ว

    He was so cute in the late 60's.

  • @thebowandbullet
    @thebowandbullet ปีที่แล้ว +2

    For the record, pigs are smarter than dogs. Not that intelligence or stupidity should justify non-human animal/human abuse/slaughter, ever.

    • @JamesVernonTaylor_
      @JamesVernonTaylor_ 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you for your kindness love and support

  • @nicolamcguinness8689
    @nicolamcguinness8689 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Marty robbins talk about Johnny Horton

  • @magsj6474
    @magsj6474 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Look how well this ex-junkie turned out! He's an interesting and kind man. Could others afflicted with addiction turn out so well? We should try to find out more often with helping hands. This sounds a little preachy I was going for sardonic. Sorry

  • @duzins
    @duzins ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Some pig

  • @janetkriegl6720
    @janetkriegl6720 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Having opiate addiction gene run in his family and cheap heroin available from the start, plus mental health issues from very young age - JT succumbed to a perfect trifecta of circumstances.

  • @margaretspignardo5588
    @margaretspignardo5588 ปีที่แล้ว

    Auction that card!

  • @tonygrowley5275
    @tonygrowley5275 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    tony growley
    0 seconds ago
    It's OK to get high, probably even healthy. Natural part of being human. As always though, moderation in all things.

  • @lorinichols1847
    @lorinichols1847 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Auction that note card off for charity!

  • @ericminch
    @ericminch ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I thought "Mona" was a Bo Diddley song....

  • @mightyone3737
    @mightyone3737 ปีที่แล้ว

    Not sure if it's true, but I heard when I was a kid that pigs had very long orgasms... that might explain them being pretty single-minded when 'that thing' is 'in season'.

  • @armusc757
    @armusc757 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    "she was focused on food and sex a couple times a year."
    Said every Catholic husband.
    😝😝

  • @reneekad
    @reneekad ปีที่แล้ว

    They have an obsession with Lindsey Graham

  • @samsticka
    @samsticka 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Did she really weigh 500 pounds?

    • @JamesVernonTaylor_
      @JamesVernonTaylor_ 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for your kindness love and support

  • @shaystern2453
    @shaystern2453 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I always remember this guy traded carly simon for heroin

  • @leavingitblank9363
    @leavingitblank9363 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hmm... He's not making a good case for the intelligence of pigs. (I wonder what happened to her.)

  • @SkeeterNYC
    @SkeeterNYC ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Too bad JT was such a twat to both Joni and Carly.

  • @cynthiajones4332
    @cynthiajones4332 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Here's the answer. God so loved the world He gave His son Jesus that whoever believes will have everlasting life. John 3:16 Please repent/believe, once your gone there's no do overs, there's no turning back.

  • @kevinpoole6122
    @kevinpoole6122 ปีที่แล้ว

    The juxtaposition of Mr Taylor with Ms Longoria (no dispersion on her) could not possibly be more bizarre, Mr Colbert. Seriously. Your judgement since those two disastrous PR puff pieces with Rachel Markle’s husband has become truly disturbing. Are you drunk? Serious question.

    • @donyoung7874
      @donyoung7874 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Did you mean Meghan Markle? And his name is Harry Windsor, more commonly known as Prince Harry.