If u do nothing else in life, u must go see James Taylor in concert. U will never 4get the experience. He takes u to a place in ur heart u never knew existed, a place where all ur dreams come true...
My late husband and i saw JT the year before he passed in Birmingham Al at Oak Mtn. My husband wanted to hear this song so much. He didnt sing it until the very end of the concert and as soon as the first chords were played my Wesley shouted out "There is a God in Heaven that loves me" ❤ it was a beautiful evening and i will cherish the memories until i leave this world and see my sweetheart once again ❤
James Taylor I like your music and I hope I can hear some newer music from you and your music and relax me and I hope I can hear it tomorrow I will and I'm glad I have you on my TH-cam channel thank you very much James Taylor and have a very good day and God bless
Going to see him with my son January 2022 Leeds uk, I’m 73 now never thought I would’ve gotten to see him,, a dream come true. Friggin wonderful.. John h uk
So love James Taylor. I'm 64 and I've sung this song when putting my grand children to bed so many times. I hope they will always remember it. My era of music (lyrically) is so precious!
My son was born July 10, 2002. This is the song he fell asleep to every night until he was about 6. On June 14th, 2020 he was killed in a horrific car accident. His girlfriend and his two cattle dogs, Ace and Aspen, were also killed. We played this at his funeral. We have come full circle with this beautiful song. BTW, his name is/was James.
My sister's birthday is December 1 and every year I call and sing this to her. I saw Taylor in 73. One spotlight, one microphone, one stool, one man with a guitar. Doesn't get better. We still sail on his voice.
Thought of this song yesterday for some reason , so had to play it today ! I first saw him at a small festival in a field outside Lincoln ( England ) around 1970 and still remember it so well ! Exactly as you describe him ! Happy Birthday to your sister and good wishes to you from Ely in England ! Dave
James Taylor's music from the 70's has been a kind of anchor or perhaps a kind of compass at times in my life. His music was like listening to a life coach.
James has brought me so much joy, comfort and peace through the past 50 plus years. This song is one of my absolute favorites. Infinite gratitude for James. I named my daughter after him.
Same here...my brother had an 8 track player back in the day....he signed up for the Columbia 8 track club....he played this ALL of the time! BEAUTIFUL!
A legendary singer, beautiful song, I always listen to this song up to now, i'm 62 yrs. old, JT is such a great singer & a song writer, love u james, god bless..thank you.
James was a young heroin addict prior to releasing some of the Best music ever recorded.I feel the tone of his voice helped soothe all of us thru the strife of the late 60’s & 70’s.I played the grooves out of this album!!!! Carole King also released a Masterpiece -. & together they created Magic.
Ten miles behind me and ten thousand more to go... the saddest and the most hopeful line I can think of. Thank you for keeping me hopeful, James. God Bless You.
I've been listening to him since the 70's. He is truly at the top of my List. The Very Top. He covers the whole range. One singer/songwriter who has it ALL. Was a priviledge to see him in the 90's. Just wish there were more opportunites.
Dear Lord to have this song written for my son... what an honor it would be. This nephew James started in the annals of classic music. James is such a gift to the world.
He still has that awesome voice. I just checked his wiki; he's actually 4 years younger than I am. I'm amazed about that because I've been listening to him seems all my life.
I have been lucky to attend some James taylor concerts over the years ,and i have to say ,that if you can ,at least once everyone should attend one of his concerts.in their lifetime ...you will be in the presence of true greatness...that voice even today sounds as sweet as honey.....you just feel totally taken in by his performances ,which are outstanding witty self affacing and very giving of himself ..he never fails to impress me ...I hope to keep retuning for more for many years to come.
As your hair goes, James, your voice becomes sweeter and sweeter... Luv ya man... you've been my rock if sorts for 50 long years and still are my friend!!!!
We are so fortunate to have lived in a day and time with so many amazingly talented performers. None if them sounds like or writes the beautiful songs like James Taylor. We are blessed.
I never noticed that the song is indeed a waltz, seems in 3/4 or 6/8. Amazing how the story and that explanation makes the song so much more special. I'm SO proud of American artists from that era, James, Allison, Joni, SO many more. Great performance! I love Jame's humor as well...
Sweet Baby James is so lovely with special meaning ti me, I was with A Sweet Man named James, and forgot for just a miment, how special he was to me! I miss you James! 💗
He's really such a great singer, his vioce never age, i wish i could be like him singing lallubye, one of my idol, thank you james for the music you shared with us...
..still great after all these years.. only... better.. sweeter, smoother guitar.. sweeter, smoother voice.. ahh.. i listened to this in my college days.. now, 30 years later, played sweetly, just a tad more slowly.. it seems that james appreciates -- and i appreciate -- the song he wrote then.. .. even more, now.
I used to play one of his albums which it included this particular song on my parent's record player in the 70's when I was a teenager. I used to sing these particular songs 🎵 as if I am James Taylor singing in a concert
This is my favorite song to sing when I go to a stand-up mic night in Chicago. The ageless mellow voice, and the beautiful finger style guitar work of James Taylor is magnificent.
Kyah Stewart I named one of my aby show cats after this song ...my dad thought I named it after him, I never tod him it was not.....he smiled, he passed away not long after ......
One of my very good friends, Tim James Jernigan and myself would drink a Fifth of Old Bushmills and look at the good side of living. We would talk, reminisce, drink and have a wonderful day. James passed away 25 years ago but when I hear Mr. Taylor sing "Sweet Baby James," I remember the good times we had along with all the laughter that goes with it. Thank you James Taylor for singing that song.
Ahh James. You probably have never played a wrong tune your whole life. I am in my 20s and to me, this raw versions of him singing with just his guitar is what music truly is. I could listen to him and just him and be completely at peace. Thank you for sharing your talent to the world. I hope more young people will learn about you and listen and appreciate you. I hope your concert pushes through in San Diego cos i cant wait to see and hear you live. What a gift you are.
Simply a voice that gets better with age. An amazing guitarist who makes playing the guitar looks so easy and effortless. Rock on JT, they just don't get any better!!!!!
My mom has asked me to learn this a few times but I've been too preoccupied with other stuff. This is my first time listening to it and it's beautiful. I'm gonna learn it.
Hope you learned it - if not, do it for your mom. that would be so special for her. My dad passed away and I never got around to learning a song he recommended, but if I could go back in time I'd learn every note.
@@m123g I second that! I dearly regret a few things my Dad asked me to do - tiny things that would have meant a lot to him but seemed insignificant to me. I was always busy working, too tired, or promised to do it later. They never happened before he died ☹️ We may never get the second chance to do things, so best do it now.
If u do nothing else in life, u must go see James Taylor in concert. U will never 4get the experience. He takes u to a place in ur heart u never knew existed, a place where all ur dreams come true...
Yes i need to and i will. I'm getting older and he is getting older👍
My late husband and i saw JT the year before he passed in Birmingham Al at Oak Mtn. My husband wanted to hear this song so much. He didnt sing it until the very end of the concert and as soon as the first chords were played my Wesley shouted out "There is a God in Heaven that loves me" ❤ it was a beautiful evening and i will cherish the memories until i leave this world and see my sweetheart once again ❤
James Taylor I like your music and I hope I can hear some newer music from you and your music and relax me and I hope I can hear it tomorrow I will and I'm glad I have you on my TH-cam channel thank you very much James Taylor and have a very good day and God bless
Going to see him with my son January 2022 Leeds uk, I’m 73 now never thought I would’ve gotten to see him,, a dream come true. Friggin wonderful.. John h uk
I came here for legends of tomorrow and ended up in love with a voice so good that it touches our hearts
Yep me too bro season 4 last ep 🥰🥰
Me too
@@JuanGonzalez-wu3he That episode had me in tears tbh I'm here too bc of it .
Me to that's why he is a legend
Me too
As long as James Taylor lives, I live right there beside him. One of the greatest musicians who ever lived. God bless the man.
Perfect song to listen to being out on a porch with a drink in your hand as the sun comes down
So love James Taylor. I'm 64 and I've sung this song when putting my grand children to bed so many times. I hope they will always remember it. My era of music (lyrically) is so precious!
JT wrote it for his nephew.
@@1575murray
I didn't know that. How sweet is that! 🎵
My son was born July 10, 2002. This is the song he fell asleep to every night until he was about 6. On June 14th, 2020 he was killed in a horrific car accident. His girlfriend and his two cattle dogs, Ace and Aspen, were also killed. We played this at his funeral. We have come full circle with this beautiful song. BTW, his name is/was James.
My heart breaks for your loss.😔
I'm so sorry for your lost. Whenever I'll hear this song, I'll think of you, your son and his girlfriend. You'll all be in my prayers.
I'm so sorry for your loss. I hope his spirit is with his girl and dogs, looking down upon you with love.
I am so sorry. I bless you
@@GregDinAZ thank you! ❤️
Never tire of hearing this song!!Such a sweet lullaby. Since I am from North Carolina, I am so proud of our “home boy”!!!
My sister's birthday is December 1 and every year I call and sing this to her. I saw Taylor in 73. One spotlight, one microphone, one stool, one man with a guitar. Doesn't get better. We still sail on his voice.
Thought of this song yesterday for some reason , so had to play it today ! I first saw him at a small festival in a field outside Lincoln ( England ) around 1970 and still remember it so well ! Exactly as you describe him ! Happy Birthday to your sister and good wishes to you from Ely in England ! Dave
I saw James Taylor in '72 at Pine Knob in Mi., what a beautiful concert on a beautiful summer night.
JT is like a warm fire in the fireplace on a cold fall day.
Beautiful music!
With a bourbon in hand 😎
Well put ♡
If weren't for the Legends of Tomorrow i would not have listen to this masterpiece, and i almost cried at the end of season 4!❤
James Taylor's music from the 70's has been a kind of anchor or perhaps a kind of compass at times in my life. His music was like listening to a life coach.
@David Scott, same for me, I couldn't have said it better ✌🎶
He has given so much beauty to our fallen world. One of the true greats who has made life a little less sad.
Hugs 🤗 William James 👼😥😿😿😿😿😿😿😿 here for you 💗🙌🛐
James has brought me so much joy, comfort and peace through the past 50 plus years. This song is one of my absolute favorites. Infinite gratitude for James.
I named my daughter after him.
What a brilliant performer - what a brilliant song. Iconic to the music industry.
My favourite song by him. Love always. Everyone stay safe.
@@neightthesnake at least you like two. Think of those sad gets who don't like any
Same here...my brother had an 8 track player back in the day....he signed up for the Columbia 8 track club....he played this ALL of the time! BEAUTIFUL!
I used to sing this to my son in his crib At night. Now he's 14 and so big. Makes me cry everytime I hear it.
A legendary singer, beautiful song, I always listen to this song up to now, i'm 62 yrs. old, JT is such a great singer & a song writer, love u james, god bless..thank you.
Thank you Mr James Taylor for bringing your Poetic And Beautiful Music to ALL
A true SUPERSTAR and so down to earth!
I can't listen to this song without bawling my eyes out
Ava Troxler same
He's beautifully transparent , the best songwriter, makes me cry
Love him best when it's just him and his giitar
Right on!
And just like that, I’m 12 years old hearing this song for the first time. 🥰
what a classic... the best song from one of the best albums of all time
This guy can literally make you cry ,he is so brilliant
James was a young heroin addict prior to releasing some of the Best music ever recorded.I feel the tone of his voice helped soothe all of us thru the strife of the late 60’s & 70’s.I played the grooves out of this album!!!! Carole King also released a Masterpiece -. & together they created Magic.
🥀Beautiful Song!! Thanks for posting this video I love this song 🥀✌🥀☝️
Great joy to hear him every time. So lost in his Music, forgot to gas up, almost stranded coming home. All Worth it!!!
Ten miles behind me and ten thousand more to go... the saddest and the most hopeful line I can think of. Thank you for keeping me hopeful, James. God Bless You.
I've been listening to him since the 70's. He is truly at the top of my List. The Very Top. He covers the whole range. One singer/songwriter who has it ALL. Was a priviledge to see him in the 90's. Just wish there were more opportunites.
Iv loved James's voice for 50 years, but in a quiet way he is also an awesome guitarist, love this!
I didn't think this song could get any better
Dear Lord to have this song written for my son... what an honor it would be. This nephew James started in the annals of classic music. James is such a gift to the world.
Imagine seeing old JT at such a small venue as Borders!!
...James Taylor never old....coz he is James taylor.!
James Taylor…you are a Legend…thanks 👍👍👍
He still has that awesome voice. I just checked his wiki; he's actually 4 years younger than I am. I'm amazed about that because I've been listening to him seems all my life.
Thank you James for "sweet baby James." 😉
An American treasure...great performance. Thank you for the upload.
Absolutely the best James ever sang this song... absolutely..
was incredible to see in person! Glad it can be preserved and shared here forever!
He sure burns lyrics into the tapestry of our minds. Bless you James.
I have been lucky to attend some James taylor concerts over the years ,and i have to say ,that if you can ,at least once everyone should attend one of his concerts.in their lifetime ...you will be in the presence of true greatness...that voice even today sounds as sweet as honey.....you just feel totally taken in by his performances ,which are outstanding witty self affacing and very giving of himself ..he never fails to impress me ...I hope to keep retuning for more for many years to come.
As your hair goes, James, your voice becomes sweeter and sweeter... Luv ya man... you've been my rock if sorts for 50 long years and still are my friend!!!!
Long haul trucker- I start singin this song every time I enter mass on the turnpike when I’m heading east. Not sure why, it’s calming I guess. Ty JT
James Taylor, One of the Best Artist from North Carolina !!! My favorite !!! Beautiful Music !!! I Love that "Sweet Baby James" !!!
We are so fortunate to have lived in a day and time with so many amazingly talented performers. None if them sounds like or writes the beautiful songs like James Taylor. We are blessed.
We all age but look at his early career pics with long flowing hair and a mustache. So amazing how much we all change.
Jeez, this guys voice will never be matched.
I never noticed that the song is indeed a waltz, seems in 3/4 or 6/8. Amazing how the story and that explanation makes the song so much more special. I'm SO proud of American artists from that era, James, Allison, Joni, SO many more. Great performance! I love Jame's humor as well...
Sweet Baby James is so lovely with special meaning ti me, I was with A Sweet Man named James, and forgot for just a miment, how special he was to me! I miss you James! 💗
💜James has a way like no other...still 🎸.....
James makes me cry
Always makes me cry. "Ten miles behind me, and ten thousand more to go. . ."
This and Walking Man. Two of my favorites.
Damn near every one of them do
Once you hear James, you really get touched... And you’ll always remember his songs!!!🎶🎤❤️❤️😊
such a treasure and America's own
He's really such a great singer, his vioce never age, i wish i could be like him singing lallubye, one of my idol, thank you james for the music you shared with us...
My first memory of ever hearing music is this man
thank you such a great voice and guitar playing
Beautiful shirt, very modest human being with a lovely voice
still has a smooth voice.....best of many good songs penned by James
I have something to say ‘ how sweet’ is to watch James singing!!🎤🎶🎶❤️❤️
Learned to dance to this tune 1959..
Such a sweet song. I've sung it to each of my three kids before putting them to bed and they all love it. Thank you James.
My Grand babies used to put their hand to my lips and say ., Dont sing I'll sleep .! I would rock them and sing this song , And yes they had a nap.
They're all called James?!
Car stevans
@R K ha ha, nope, it was just a nice song that worked so good on my first child, I did it with the next two.
Is James Taylor an angel just sent here to make great musics?His songs are like heavenly sound!
Best song
such a leader in folk music
Marvelous performer!
..still great after all these years.. only... better.. sweeter, smoother guitar.. sweeter, smoother voice.. ahh.. i listened to this in my college days.. now, 30 years later, played sweetly, just a tad more slowly.. it seems that james appreciates -- and i appreciate -- the song he wrote then.. .. even more, now.
Love you James Taylor
I sang this song walking Interstate 80 in the morning light through Laramie Natinal Park in the 1970's. That's something you can never forget.
What a nice story....I never knew this was about his nephew........REALLY NICE :)
I have a 3 month old grandson named James and this song. makes me think of him, Jt. is great!
‘Precious , everything about this performance is pure loveliness. Thank you.😘🦆
Thank you. Always love James Taylor music, how could you not! 🧚🏻♂️🦆
I used to play one of his albums which it included this particular song on my parent's record player in the 70's when I was a teenager. I used to sing these particular songs 🎵 as if I am James Taylor singing in a concert
This is my favorite song to sing when I go to a stand-up mic night in Chicago.
The ageless mellow voice, and the beautiful finger style guitar work of James Taylor is magnificent.
What a blessing he is ... Love his music 🎵💙🌈
An incredible act.
I love his music...!!!
A legend !
he's still brilliant. Thanks for uploading this.
a humble man and a great soul...outright genius-hero...my youth's minstrel..the world is better with people and singers like JT! legendary!
The best singer/song writer of my time
I love this song the most by James Taylor.
Kyah Stewart I named one of my aby show cats after this song ...my dad thought I named it after him, I never tod him it was not.....he smiled, he passed away not long after ......
Kyah Stewart bonnie raitt
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One of my very good friends, Tim James Jernigan and myself would drink a Fifth of Old Bushmills and look at the good side of living. We would talk, reminisce, drink and have a wonderful day. James passed away 25 years ago but when I hear Mr. Taylor sing "Sweet Baby James," I remember the good times we had along with all the laughter that goes with it. Thank you James Taylor for singing that song.
Ahh James. You probably have never played a wrong tune your whole life. I am in my 20s and to me, this raw versions of him singing with just his guitar is what music truly is. I could listen to him and just him and be completely at peace. Thank you for sharing your talent to the world. I hope more young people will learn about you and listen and appreciate you. I hope your concert pushes through in San Diego cos i cant wait to see and hear you live. What a gift you are.
Just became the uncle of a sweet baby James:)
Simply a voice that gets better with age. An amazing guitarist who makes playing the guitar looks so easy and effortless. Rock on JT, they just don't get any better!!!!!
Was struggling over a bad break up many years ago. This song comforted me aswell as many other jt songs. What a life changer
Miss you dad. He introduced me to this legend.
Sweet enough to make me cry.....
My road trip music of choice will always be James Taylor.
My mom has asked me to learn this a few times but I've been too preoccupied with other stuff. This is my first time listening to it and it's beautiful. I'm gonna learn it.
Hope you learned it - if not, do it for your mom. that would be so special for her.
My dad passed away and I never got around to learning a song he recommended, but if I could go back in time I'd learn every note.
Go you!!!!
Get a look at Justin Sanderco “JustinGuitar.com “ he showed you best of all. Good luck
I’m here for the same reason! Wow
@@m123g I second that! I dearly regret a few things my Dad asked me to do - tiny things that would have meant a lot to him but seemed insignificant to me. I was always busy working, too tired, or promised to do it later. They never happened before he died ☹️ We may never get the second chance to do things, so best do it now.
my all time favorite artist. proud to say i'm from north carolina. love you james taylor. forever.
Just beautiful. No more to say. Too choked up.
Please live forever James.
it is such a great song, i also love how he slightly alters the lyrics from time to time when he sings it 🥺
Saw James play live last week. What a talent. He is amazing.
Captured by this
Lovely song. Sweet.kind and allot more
Great to listen to someone like James Taylor who still has it, and doesn't lip sync Thanks for sharing