James Taylor Has Updated "Fire And Rain"

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  • Back when he wrote "Fire And Rain," James Taylor hadn't seen that many things.
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  • @Bensalem5Gang
    @Bensalem5Gang 7 ปีที่แล้ว +440

    My admiration of James Taylor just skyrocketed and I didn't think that it could ever get higher than it was. A great sense of humor just wins me over all the time.

    • @timwooten6776
      @timwooten6776 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I agree! Me and my wife are seeing him in a couple months and it’s just not her style of music. I just love music in general, but James Taylor is something special. His humor is what has won my wife over and now she is looking forward to seeing him. Can’t wait!!!

    • @carlostrivinos9947
      @carlostrivinos9947 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You got o commercial, for once, ONCE u couldn't let us enjoy ? Who cares about commercials, heck, that is the main reason I stopped watching TV, that ans those ridiculous news

  • @dcw841
    @dcw841 8 ปีที่แล้ว +672

    You are a true legend, James Taylor.

  • @elephantgrass631
    @elephantgrass631 6 ปีที่แล้ว +491

    What's cool about James is that Fire and Rain is literally perfect. But he was cool enough to have fun and do a parody of his own stuff. Props to the original JT for not being "that guy" who thinks that his songs are the second coming of Christ.... some of his fans do and that's cool, but he's level headed about it.

    • @sandywinfield9406
      @sandywinfield9406 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      He has a great sense of humor. It’s refreshing to see great artists who are also very down to earth.

    • @elephantgrass631
      @elephantgrass631 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@sandywinfield9406 I think it's due to the fact that he almost died and so did most of his friends.

    • @bernlin2000
      @bernlin2000 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I can't even listen past the intro...this song is biblical!!

    • @zeusdarkgod7727
      @zeusdarkgod7727 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@bernlin2000 i understand where you are coming from Chris. When words have the power to save someone's life, those words should never be changed.
      Not saying i fault anyone for liking this, we are each entitled to our own opinions. 😊

    • @Sticks-of-TNT-tf1tn
      @Sticks-of-TNT-tf1tn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I’m a little late to the party here,
      but this is just too important not to weigh in.
      I was actually around back then and we were taught
      there are some things you just don’t do
      and one of them was,
      “You Don’t Mess Around With Jim”
      You Millennials,
      always lookin’ down at your phones
      might not know,
      “When the bad folks all get together at night
      You know they all call big Jim boss,
      just because,
      And they say;
      You don't tug on superman's cape
      You don't spit into the wind
      You don't pull the mask off that old Lone Ranger
      AND YOU DON’T MESS AROUND WITH JIM
      So I just don’t want to have to say this again,
      I am a pool-shootin’ boy
      My name is Willie McCoy
      But down home they call me “Slim”
      You Millennials need to
      Find out where it's at
      And it's not hustlin' people strange to you
      Even if you do got a two-piece, custom-made, pool cue
      Well...do,do,do,
      Uptown got its hustlers,
      Bowery got its bums, 🎵🎶’
      th-cam.com/video/1dT90zwuV1s/w-d-xo.html
      Sticks-of-TNT 🧨🧨
      P.S. All in fun My Millennials ...
      With apologies to the late, great Jim Croce and James Taylor, much love. You STILL rock‼️

  • @galorjackson9126
    @galorjackson9126 3 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    Stephen has a great voice.And if James Taylor gives you the nod to sing with him you've got it going on.Because this is a classic song forever.

  • @jakemarsing2615
    @jakemarsing2615 8 ปีที่แล้ว +809

    This is a tremendously well done bit. Taylor plays it so straight.

    • @RollingOrmond
      @RollingOrmond 6 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Get him on SNL. Teach them how to deliver lines without fake cracking up to goose the material.

    • @Geotubest
      @Geotubest 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Rolling...that's a great idea. SNL is horrible these days. J T would liven it up.

    • @donaldrathjensr9070
      @donaldrathjensr9070 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Awesome I could listen all day.

    • @rx6277
      @rx6277 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      After you play a song for 40 years, you always makt it right.... Great guy..

    • @DrWhom
      @DrWhom 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He has a Robin Williams vibe going on there. Mannerisms and delivery.

  • @RhinocerosProductions
    @RhinocerosProductions 6 ปีที่แล้ว +357

    The best part is James Taylor is really trying not to laugh

    • @act4666
      @act4666 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I enjoy that too!!! Jimmy Fallon is like that with his musical heroes too. I must say I enjoy that Miriam.

    • @gringostarr9935
      @gringostarr9935 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      lol pretty adorable tbh

    • @samanthasays3603
      @samanthasays3603 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      1:28. When he covered his mouth...lol.

    • @rickwojciechowski1950
      @rickwojciechowski1950 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      He forgets his own lines

  • @MostlyBrenda
    @MostlyBrenda 5 ปีที่แล้ว +349

    I've seen James Taylor and hope he'll never end

    • @stephenfeldman8104
      @stephenfeldman8104 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Saw what you did there!

    • @alexpaynter5176
      @alexpaynter5176 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 TRUMP 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

    • @camerong3818
      @camerong3818 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@alexpaynter5176 🔥🔥🔥Taylor🌧️🌧️🌧️

    • @cebrady
      @cebrady 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@alexpaynter5176 Really dude? That's what you need to comment on here?

  • @bedeashby6323
    @bedeashby6323 7 ปีที่แล้ว +97

    Awesome musician who doesn't take himself too seriously even though he is an icon and a legend.

  • @filteredcreativity9409
    @filteredcreativity9409 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1272

    this song could continue for an hour and I'd watch it and enjoy it

    • @katzparov
      @katzparov 8 ปีที่แล้ว +43

      +filteredcreativity I think we could all listen to this song if it went on all day or more.

    • @welkominspace
      @welkominspace 8 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      +filteredcreativity
      me to, there could really be 75 verses to this song, or at least one for every year since 1970 :P

    • @tommyledge8151
      @tommyledge8151 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      +filteredcreativity We have a chance 2c James Taylor live in July I'm not a hater but Stephen Colbert I just don't like !

    • @e2theeyepie
      @e2theeyepie 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      You're a hater :P

    • @knk4ever83
      @knk4ever83 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      Why

  • @AgressiveElevatorMusic
    @AgressiveElevatorMusic 8 ปีที่แล้ว +660

    He strikes me as a genuinely good person.

    • @goggletoggle1294
      @goggletoggle1294 8 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      You can always tell by the distance between the eyes.

    • @rokeeffe91
      @rokeeffe91 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      +Goggle Toggle this is my favorite TH-cam comment ever

    • @jimchumley6568
      @jimchumley6568 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      +Goggle Toggle Yeah like Hey Arnold!

    • @Ellen-xj6qj
      @Ellen-xj6qj 6 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      He is ! He signs like almost everyone's tickets after his concerts and I asked him what time he was gonna go to bed lol

    • @maureennolan2784
      @maureennolan2784 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes.

  • @juancpgo
    @juancpgo 8 ปีที่แล้ว +411

    “I've seen shampoos with conditioner built right in” AHAHAHAHAHHAHAHA

    • @bannor99
      @bannor99 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Especially funny since back in the 70s Taylor had long thick hair and is now mostly bald

    • @maureennolan2784
      @maureennolan2784 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      lol

    • @michaelhill7090
      @michaelhill7090 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@maureennolan2784 by

    • @elihylen7259
      @elihylen7259 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      For some reason that was the funniest one

    • @cebrady
      @cebrady 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Epic dude - great call-out

  • @timprescott4634
    @timprescott4634 5 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Just the most perfect opening chords ever...

  • @andreacollins3204
    @andreacollins3204 8 ปีที่แล้ว +347

    James Taylor is my childhood idol. Sitting in our caravan by the beach in the east of Ireland on summer days and my parents would blast him and the Eagles and Neil Young. He never fails to make me feel safe and warm and im 35 so I feel like I have him all to myself in this hip hop era. Xxxx

    • @PerthTowne
      @PerthTowne 8 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      +andrea collins That's lovely--but not all to yourself. :) JT has an amazing number of fans all over the world who have never stopped appreciating his genius as both a songwriter and performer.

    • @rjmari
      @rjmari 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      +andrea collins Why do people feel the need to compare older artists with hip-hop as if it's inherently worse than anything before the 80's? Can't you just enjoy this and leave your tired superiority issues out of it?

    • @billybobdick100
      @billybobdick100 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +andrea collins James Taylor Started out with the Beatles on Apple records 1968 Sweet Baby James

    • @andreacollins3204
      @andreacollins3204 8 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Superiority??? Not me. Have jay z, Rae srummond, drake , Beyoncé etc on loop. I just mean I love having been giving the chance to have this knowledge of music in my life to go chill out to. Not many of my friends in Ireland my age know of James Taylor at all.

    • @randyrudd5485
      @randyrudd5485 7 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      +rjmari because the old stuff IS superior.

  • @BlakieTT
    @BlakieTT 8 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    His singing is so... true. I can't find another word to describe it. Real, calming, soothing. Amazing James Taylor :)

    • @luccadennehy1329
      @luccadennehy1329 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      too funny...the glint on the eye, says it all! have just seen him in concert for the first time @ a winery venue ten minutes from my house in new Zealand. he was great and stayed behind and signed autographs after the concert. thanks for that James....my son will never wash that tee shirt u signed!

    • @carterelliottmusic
      @carterelliottmusic 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yeah, I’ve seen James Taylor three times. The first time in 2011, I got a picture with him. The next year, he autographed this photograph. Not only is he an incredible musician, he’s a pretty nice guy.

  • @huchimoferez5571
    @huchimoferez5571 7 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    You just can never get enough of this man called James Taylor. It just isn't possible.

  • @KaneLono
    @KaneLono 4 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    I am lucky to know JT.
    He is an absolutely amazing person in every aspect you can imagine. Especially kindness, humor and intellect. He is truly a living legend. If you ever get a chance to go see him play live don't miss it.

  • @MSK-jd5fi
    @MSK-jd5fi ปีที่แล้ว +26

    James Taylor has some world class comic timing there. This was brilliant

  • @jeffstarrunner1
    @jeffstarrunner1 7 ปีที่แล้ว +131

    I was waiting for them them to sing in harmony. Colbert has a great voice actually.

    • @65minimom
      @65minimom 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      cobert should sing more

  • @stevegraham8368
    @stevegraham8368 6 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    To make fun of a classic song..just proves what a great sense of humour he has.

  • @frankmtrevino5181
    @frankmtrevino5181 6 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    James Taylor is incredible! My favorite singer/songwriter. His tunes are definitely for the ages!

  • @tamaraeandrews
    @tamaraeandrews 7 ปีที่แล้ว +893

    I would like to hear the next 75 verses...

    • @mikacookiegaming1294
      @mikacookiegaming1294 7 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Same

    • @vtphan2012
      @vtphan2012 7 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      The greatests always know to do just enough for us hungry for more.

    • @bandd53
      @bandd53 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Tamara A so would I

    • @joannacummins2153
      @joannacummins2153 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Me too.

    • @tamaraeandrews
      @tamaraeandrews 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I have to keep coming back to this every so often

  • @kathleenschinkel8565
    @kathleenschinkel8565 5 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    Just when I thought James Taylor could not top himself. wow! "I've seen toast that's multi-grain" BWAHAHA
    I want to hear the rest of the 75 verses! a humble genius!

  • @craigmonteforte1478
    @craigmonteforte1478 5 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    Ive seen Taylor 3 or 4 times live he was always impressed me with his sense of humour And his ability to adlib to the crowd as well as the obvious of his fine voice and great guitar work

  • @mariloutabanera3831
    @mariloutabanera3831 5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    A beautiful man who genuinely cares for my country and for our people. Bless you James Taylor. Mabuhay and all the Love from the Philippines!!!

  • @paulsimmons5726
    @paulsimmons5726 7 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    I love the fact that James still has his sense of humor, funny rendition of a great song!

  • @RodolfLeclerc
    @RodolfLeclerc 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    On the request of my wife, we went to see him about 10 tears ago at the Montreal forum along, to my surprise, 15,000+ other people. Didn't know much about him and could vaguely recognized some of his big hits. Then, for two hours I felt like it was just me, my girlfriend and the 30/40 people immediately around us alone with him and his band. Along with Paul McCartney also at the MTL Forum (1990) this is by far the best musical performance I saw, and I've seen quite a few........

  • @jlly16
    @jlly16 8 ปีที่แล้ว +230

    LOL, such a great sense of humour. James still sounds wonderful.

    • @cynthiaolsen9887
      @cynthiaolsen9887 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      always... A great tune with a catchy yarn is hard to beat.

    • @kintore1
      @kintore1 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Paula McCartney James cordon

  • @daisyjane1070
    @daisyjane1070 7 ปีที่แล้ว +148

    James has a great deadpan delivery :)

  • @mimzym951
    @mimzym951 7 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    The fact that his voice is still as wonderful as it was over 40 years ago is unbelievable.

  • @cwbrooks5329
    @cwbrooks5329 5 ปีที่แล้ว +107

    Hahahaha. Who knew James Taylor was a perfect deadpan comedian. Well done.

  • @saycibon
    @saycibon ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I can't stop smiling. I've been in love with James Taylor since 1970 when this song came out and I had just moved to Northern California from New York to live with virtual strangers (cousins). I would sit in my room listening to his soulful voice and tender lyrics days on end. Some 52 years later and he still surprises and moves me. This song is a new classic! And of course, Mr. Colbert is a lovely addition. Thank you, my sweet baby James.

  • @phyfts
    @phyfts 6 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    James Taylor is a legendary guitar player

    • @rustydavis5350
      @rustydavis5350 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      And singer.. And Songwriter.. AND Artist!

    • @tenkenroo
      @tenkenroo 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Honestly one of the best acoustic players

    • @dr.unkass4028
      @dr.unkass4028 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Right you are. I don't think he gets the respect he deserves as a player. He's a giant on the acoustic.

    • @bringmeknitting844
      @bringmeknitting844 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@dr.unkass4028 Damn right. His style is so deceptive, you don't think he's doing much. Then you try to play it the same way. It's black magic!

    • @skippypasta-sauce3121
      @skippypasta-sauce3121 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I like how doesn't use a pick to play, just his fingers.

  • @lindylou1629
    @lindylou1629 5 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Such a beautiful man is James Taylor

  • @fergusof
    @fergusof 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Such a cool guy. He as no problem having fun with his signature song. Made me want to hear the original again. Folk on, James!

  • @anitacalloway3032
    @anitacalloway3032 7 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    Priceless! JT has good comic timing and the bit was hilarious.

  • @maureennolan2784
    @maureennolan2784 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Splendid! What a joy. To have 2 of the best artists doing what they do so well is highly enjoyable! Thank you, James Taylor and Stephen Colbert.

  • @MrRandomshiznitz
    @MrRandomshiznitz 8 ปีที่แล้ว +122

    man, i wanna hear the last 75-74 verses.

  • @boathousejoed9005
    @boathousejoed9005 5 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    "I've seen Seinfeld and Elaine" gold James gold! pretty,pretty....pretty good!

  • @paulineserafico1425
    @paulineserafico1425 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    J.T... please take good care and may you still live i love you man!!

  • @mostguitarswins
    @mostguitarswins 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    James is being a good sport here 🙂 I've always really loved his music. I've not had the good fortune to meet him, but I owe him a debt of gratitude - his music has gotten me through a lot over the years.

  • @benkata
    @benkata 8 ปีที่แล้ว +88

    what a great sport.

  • @samrose8493
    @samrose8493 7 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    This is fantastic for those of you who love James Taylor. The new version of "Fire and Rain"

  • @pompidoudog
    @pompidoudog 8 ปีที่แล้ว +277

    I always get misty at "gluten free, brown sugar, Special K". It's such a beautiful line.

    • @antoniomiguel3789
      @antoniomiguel3789 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Me too!

    • @sassycat810
      @sassycat810 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Pompidou Them are some nice

    • @juliebiddle1636
      @juliebiddle1636 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      And the toast that's multigrain. That gets you right in the feels every time.

    • @veronicagoodan5402
      @veronicagoodan5402 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Who doesn't?!

  • @williamhochenberger5721
    @williamhochenberger5721 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    What a Great Singer. What a Great sense of humor. What a Great Man. What a GREAT VOICE.

  • @eugenesong8357
    @eugenesong8357 7 ปีที่แล้ว +366

    Hey Colbert's voice is pretty good

    • @abc456f
      @abc456f 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Eugene Song Yep...he's keeping in tune.

    • @leastcoast5606
      @leastcoast5606 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Colbert sounds pretty good even if I don't like him.

    • @HimalayanHermits
      @HimalayanHermits 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      His voice is more than good!

    • @barefooterin2817
      @barefooterin2817 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Colbert is a great mucician, singer and dancer

    • @barefooterin2817
      @barefooterin2817 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@abc456f he's actually a musician and performer. Before he got into political satire with Jon Stewart

  • @StaticAnnouncementEsq
    @StaticAnnouncementEsq 8 ปีที่แล้ว +80

    Meanwhile in Pawnee, Indiana,
    Ben Wyatt has found a new favorite song.

    • @mirjambooden8246
      @mirjambooden8246 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Much love from me Mirjam from the Netherlands 😍 James Taylor

  • @herbertvonzinderneuf8547
    @herbertvonzinderneuf8547 7 ปีที่แล้ว +133

    Stuff like this is what You Tube was invented for.

  • @FloridaManRacer
    @FloridaManRacer 7 ปีที่แล้ว +59

    James Taylor could sing about bowel movements for 4 verses and make the world cry lol.

    • @keithwigley1256
      @keithwigley1256 7 ปีที่แล้ว

      John Douglas Racing Video Agree..I have tried it and failed ..only James could make my song work? .
      SEE...Croaktime blues aĺbert croak on youtube and kathys song cover Albert Croak on youtube and Childrens home Albert Croak. .
      Shake my tree ALbert CRoak and other videos?

    • @RobertSeviour1
      @RobertSeviour1 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Actually verse 45 is about 45's bowel movements.

  • @metc0721
    @metc0721 8 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    This was SO great!! It made me laugh, cry and gave me chills. Thank you!!

  • @Auntcyn5
    @Auntcyn5 8 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Something are better with age, James Taylor is one.

  • @dyskover
    @dyskover 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a wonderfully gentle man.

  • @vickiebutcher1161
    @vickiebutcher1161 7 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Just when I thought I couldn't love J T more than I already did I was proved wrong.

  • @1p6t1gms
    @1p6t1gms 8 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    James Taylor and Jackson Browne are coming to Wrigley Field. That’s a home run.

    • @deuggims1516
      @deuggims1516 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      1p6t1gms OMG that is awesome! Sure wish I could be there to see that! Enjoy 😁

  • @tinawalton7703
    @tinawalton7703 7 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Oh gee, James Taylor is such a great sport, and so funny -- only makes you love him even more.

  • @marinaj.haskel8619
    @marinaj.haskel8619 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've always been a James Taylor fan. Such a privilege to see him still singing and having fun. Thank you so much for the opportunity, Stephen Colbert.

  • @CyclesMcHurtz
    @CyclesMcHurtz 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That man is one with his guitar and soul

  • @questingspirit3828
    @questingspirit3828 8 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    OMG, this is one of the most hysterical musical guest spots I've ever seen..... EVER!!! ROFLmswao!!!
    I've always loved James Taylor and his music; I think I love him even more now. This truly shows off not just his talent but his sense of humour. And Steven Colbert's voice is pretty good, too, LOL If you love and appreciate James Taylor, you will certainly roll when you see this. 10 minutes later and I'm still laughing out loud.

  • @nancyprianti2355
    @nancyprianti2355 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    James Taylor is a true American storyteller & then some

  • @lindaliestman4397
    @lindaliestman4397 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Gol Darn Stephen - you can sing anything! You make me smile. And James Taylor and his music is a treasure that just keeps on giving. Thank you for this!!!

  • @MerrittCluff
    @MerrittCluff 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Some musicians, and some tv hosts too, have talents that are just gifts to us. Thank you.

  • @christopheroliver739
    @christopheroliver739 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Bring on the 75 more verses! Still sounding great in 2019, James!

  • @thepoozer
    @thepoozer 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    what a sweet man James Taylor is. So cool for him to play along...

  • @freedomfidler8450
    @freedomfidler8450 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Always have loved this man and his so ful music.

  • @DioOmicida
    @DioOmicida 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I think I love when you see people come on the show and they are such good sports about everything and will pretty much do whatever is asked of them.

  • @RobLandauer
    @RobLandauer 5 ปีที่แล้ว +90

    Oh, I've seen Sting and Lil' Wayne.
    I've seen ad campaigns that I thought would never end.
    I've seen eating Tide pods; I could not comprehend.
    And I never hope to see Crocs shoes again.

    • @jaimealexisedades8871
      @jaimealexisedades8871 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Rob Landauer nice one here Rob

    • @joystoys99
      @joystoys99 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      O when you look down upon us Jesus , you gotta help us make a stand. Lord knows that the big Orange clown has turned Democracy upside down.

    • @kace2885
      @kace2885 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Bye Golly um have you read the Constitution, it is the Dem Socialist Democrats ( Marxist) who have been destroying our rights of free speech and right to defend ourselves; incidentally the U.S. pollution rates are way down this year as well and unemployment is at historic levels. Turn off the Dem owned networks and think for yourself-truth is only a research away.

    • @ronaldclark8174
      @ronaldclark8174 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@kace2885 that doesn't even rhyme. Sounds more like heavy metal....you know.....noise!

    • @blogz
      @blogz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@kace2885 This comment section was delightful but you just had to be in here didnt you?

  • @KlyBell
    @KlyBell ปีที่แล้ว

    You have no idea how much I needed this. What a treat. Thank you. ❤

  • @michaeld9356
    @michaeld9356 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Opening chord is so amazing... triggers so many memories from my high school days. And a tear or two

  • @colinkelleher1708
    @colinkelleher1708 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great comic timing and delivery. He’s good at everything!

  • @jenniferellifritz5144
    @jenniferellifritz5144 7 ปีที่แล้ว +77

    What is your life like, you 47 sad, lost souls who gave this a thumbs-down?

    • @corykent7
      @corykent7 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Jennifer Ellifritz : don’t mind them. They’re just mad because Stephen finally did a bit that WASN’T about politics.

    • @davidtrindle6473
      @davidtrindle6473 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Russian Bots

    • @TheHunter12345
      @TheHunter12345 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Now its 427 :( The song was great though!

    • @michaelelliott1212
      @michaelelliott1212 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      500 thumbs down? Really? They're probably mad because they failed to parody it first.

    • @SpinSpin2020
      @SpinSpin2020 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ikr?

  • @randallm7162
    @randallm7162 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is the best yet. I'm a major JT fan. And this lifted me up toady.

  • @miguelalho8140
    @miguelalho8140 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    what a great guitar work =)

  • @vickiwoolf1462
    @vickiwoolf1462 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Love how JT can build a parody out of Fire & Rain! Love ❤️ it!

  • @MokoOfUarewa
    @MokoOfUarewa 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I only got into james Taylor about a year but I’m so glad I found him. I love this video so much!

  • @kathleendufault7071
    @kathleendufault7071 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is great. I love James Taylor and have for over 40 years. Seen him in concert and actually met him as a prize in a radio contest. Very nice, soft spoken sweet man.

  • @timothywimala681
    @timothywimala681 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is the result of a man who has found closure with the tragedy from his youth. Something we can all learn from; to let go of old pain.

  • @DrummerDanVa
    @DrummerDanVa 8 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    How many artists with such a catalog of hit songs would come up with funny lyrics to one of their biggest hits? As great as James is and as long as his career has gone, he still doesn't take himself too seriously. How many of today's singer/songwriters will still be relevant into their late 60's?

    • @billparry3591
      @billparry3591 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Best ever

    • @Gr8Layks
      @Gr8Layks 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      See Billy joel on Colbert

  • @cf23figueroa23
    @cf23figueroa23 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Very nice. James, a true legend and Stephen turned out to sing very well!

  • @cynthiaolsen9887
    @cynthiaolsen9887 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for sharing them with us!

  • @chriswallis9160
    @chriswallis9160 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    We met James and Carly in 1975 when a friend invited us to dinner and hinted he had some special guests, and we were absolutely struck by how genuine and humble they both were. I was so nervous all I could do was smile and nod. Wish I could go back to those times.

  • @EKBruhn
    @EKBruhn 8 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Good songwriters just go on and on. I need to give him more credit for being my mentor and making my career. I had no idea when I did a cover of this song in 1971 how long lasting and influential it would become. JT you are tops. and yes Colbert does a nice job on the verses.

    • @donaldoliver5509
      @donaldoliver5509 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      James Carly Ben sally isaac Alex Kate all brilliant ❤️ M V
      Thanks James you are the reason so many of us love Guitars Brian Wild O’Gorman Chilmark

  • @lostchild2003
    @lostchild2003 8 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    That was awesome bit. Late night for adults.

  • @chnorwood3365
    @chnorwood3365 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    What an awesome voice no matter what lyrics he sings. Love this.

  • @lillyfbennett7434
    @lillyfbennett7434 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Yes, I'd listen to all 75 verses myself! What fun!

  • @lilyfields5869
    @lilyfields5869 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    James ... What a cool guy so funny great sense of humour

  • @jpdemer5
    @jpdemer5 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This could be a Tommy Smothers routine - it's the same understated, off-kilter humor. He even sounds like Tommy!

  • @mariapisz5945
    @mariapisz5945 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    This just makes me happy!

  • @conchitach1466
    @conchitach1466 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Super Fun😃😃
    JT is awesome! The revelation of the minute is Steven's voice!!! He's great!!!

  • @DJ-wr5jn
    @DJ-wr5jn 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That was beautiful and funny...."I've seen Seinfeld and Elaine....".....all the things since fire and rain

  • @fudgeweasel
    @fudgeweasel 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Is this the best thing ever? Yes. Yes, it is.

  • @markhorrobin7070
    @markhorrobin7070 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you both. I have goose bumps. Well done

  • @ThomasPBlack
    @ThomasPBlack 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    All kidding aside. Can you imagine all that James Taylor did see? What a great entertainer. From the mid 60’s up until 2020. That’s 55 years of travel the globe to perform. Wow!

  • @kenthompson43
    @kenthompson43 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Excellent!!!

  • @TheNobleRot1
    @TheNobleRot1 7 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    sweet dreams and flying machines .... flying safely through the air

    • @VacantHaven
      @VacantHaven 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I don't think we've quite mastered the 'not crashing' bit yet lol.
      Maybe " I've seen lonely times when nobody liked my posts"

  • @roberttomlin8868
    @roberttomlin8868 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely great. James, what can we say, I love your work just doesn't seem enough .... you are a true blessing !!! Keep playing my friend 😎

  • @thomasclick9197
    @thomasclick9197 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just love that James has no ego and can spoof his song. Coming from perhaps the most influential songwriter of the 1970's. Pit his top ten songs against any other solo artist of that time and he stands out at the top.

  • @Muhdah1972
    @Muhdah1972 5 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Who brought themselves to thumbing down JT? He's one of the greatest musicians and here he's showing how true creative people do it. 🎶💯🔥😂👏👏👏👏👏

  • @MiltonJenkins
    @MiltonJenkins 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Steve C could have died the next day and felt complete. Hear the crowd react to the opening riff. Teared up. And how classy is JT?

  • @jessestrand6382
    @jessestrand6382 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    this is great. love james!

  • @gedcarlosb
    @gedcarlosb 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Legend!!!

  • @conniealford1020
    @conniealford1020 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    He's STILL got "it". 😉🌫️💜🌫️

    • @conniealford1020
      @conniealford1020 ปีที่แล้ว

      @James Taylor wow!! Never expected to talk to you, Mr Taylor. You made my day. I'm an old hippie in Hospice enjoying my days filled with music such as yours. I'm an original hippie spending my last days raising the endangered species, the monarch butterfly. I release 800-1000 a month. I love giving back to the earth.
      Thank you for thinking of me. I feel blessed to call you my friend. I lost my home Christmas day to a house fire. I lost all my original records. I must replace yours bc you really still have it and I want to support your music. My son's name is Taylor. He just turned 35. He's my roommate. Have a great day, Mr. Taylor. And thank you for making my day.
      Connie, Stuart Florida💜🦋✌

    • @conniealford1020
      @conniealford1020 ปีที่แล้ว

      @James Taylor add I stated I'm an original!!✌
      I'm 61, so I'm a very long fan of yours. I've attended 4 of your shows over the years. I've lived all across the country And every time you came close to where I was, I was at your concerts. I remember seeing Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band in Asbury Park, NJ in 1978 before he was famous. I grew up within 10 miles of his home. My son and I are trying to rebuild our lives after the fire took everything. 🔥 it's a slow process. This was so traumatic on our lives. We're just happy we are both still alive. Slowly, well replace what we lost except the family heirlooms, pictures and of course the records I've lost. Thousands of them. I'm heartbroken beyond words. I will always remain one of your biggest fans, Mr. Taylor. Know you made my day. You still matter, at least to me.🦋💜✌🌈☮