I used to work in a small chain record store years ago and I would always play James Taylor over the speaker system. One day the owners came by for a visit and made me turn James off. Said I should only play the new chart stuff; "the stuff we want to sell". I guess what they never realised is that I was always sold out of James Taylor CD's. Whenever I hear him, I'm always taken back to my time in the music shop. Great guitar player.
Can't thank you enough Pilgrim! JT is one of my all-time favorite artists, yet due to the intricacies of his playing, I've found it extremely difficult to learn many of his songs. Case in point, I've been trying (and failing) to learn Copperline for at least a decade. I'm happy to say that thanks to this video, I'm now on my way to mastering it. You broke it down perfectly for a layman like me. Also, you're right, once you learn the main riff it is wildly addicting to play over and over!
Nice one! Years ago I would watch James Taylor and think, "No way" I'll never be able to play like that. But your knack of simplifying it and de-mystifying the art of finger picking makes it seem within reach, with just a little practice. Bravo!
Merci beaucoup for this, Pilgrim. You are such an enthusiastic picker and you have great taste in music. I started to watch Lee Sklar during the lockdown, who was JT's bassist in the band that also featured Carole King. When we went to people's houses in the 1970s, the first thing we'd do was look at the record collection. Everyone had Tapestry.
Good one Thom! JT is not only a great fingerpicker but great singer/performer as well. Good thing that he was able to kick his drug habit and get back to living his life. Hope that you & that little are doing well! 👍👍
hi guitar pilgrim. Would you please make video about one of these jimi hendrix songs. (Drifting) (Wait until tomorrow) (May this be love) (One rainy wish) (Scorpio woman)
Is this in drop D?? Around the 2:03 mark you mention playing a "G" on the fifth fret 6th string........that said, is there anything terrible played by Sweet Baby James?? Jim C.
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this has been my favorite JT song for decades.
I used to work in a small chain record store years ago and I would always play James Taylor over the speaker system. One day the owners came by for a visit and made me turn James off. Said I should only play the new chart stuff; "the stuff we want to sell". I guess what they never realised is that I was always sold out of James Taylor CD's. Whenever I hear him, I'm always taken back to my time in the music shop. Great guitar player.
Dynamics is the magic that brings this song to life. And you play it wonderfully
Can't thank you enough Pilgrim! JT is one of my all-time favorite artists, yet due to the intricacies of his playing, I've found it extremely difficult to learn many of his songs. Case in point, I've been trying (and failing) to learn Copperline for at least a decade. I'm happy to say that thanks to this video, I'm now on my way to mastering it. You broke it down perfectly for a layman like me. Also, you're right, once you learn the main riff it is wildly addicting to play over and over!
One of my favorite JT songs! Great choice.
Nice one! Years ago I would watch James Taylor and think, "No way" I'll never be able to play like that. But your knack of simplifying it and de-mystifying the art of finger picking makes it seem within reach, with just a little practice. Bravo!
I love this song and this exact version, been listening to it for years....
Merci beaucoup for this, Pilgrim.
You are such an enthusiastic picker and you have great taste in music. I started to watch Lee Sklar during the lockdown, who was JT's bassist in the band that also featured Carole King.
When we went to people's houses in the 1970s, the first thing we'd do was look at the record collection.
Everyone had Tapestry.
Heard this song, used to have the album on tape, but now I appreciate how complicated it is. 😱 Kudos!
Genius at work.. one of his best
Great song, and of course a great lesson
Thanks brother.. you give a.very good teaching on the intricacies of expressive playing eg.dynamics. which not many who are beginners know of
Was just listening to this yesterday and thinking I should try to learn it.
Thank you.
Really nice. Thank you for this! 👏
Always has been one of my JT favourites!!!!! Splendid version on 'Squibnocket'
Awesome. I did know the song but more from the beautiful cover by Joe Robinson. Cheers!
Good one Thom! JT is not only a great fingerpicker but great singer/performer as well. Good thing that he was able to kick his drug habit and get back to living his life. Hope that you & that little are doing well! 👍👍
One of my favourite song
Gosh where were you when I was leaning guitar as a young teen!
That was the song that came to my mind when I read the title.
Aha! I will practice so we can play this in August😉…Nice song
Thank you! Well demonstrated. ❤❤❤
IT'S NOT SO EASY, BUT POSSIBLE!
Excellent video!
I'd love to hear from you how to play "Changing Channels" by Mac Macanally.
It's very similar to James style.
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Great guitar stuff as always I might add. Thank you. Oh and yes you would play a James Taylor song on your Taylor guitar you sneaky rascal you! Ha.
Suggestion....Maybe some one-hit wonders of the 60's? ......Great job on this one!!!!
One BEAUTIFUL James Taylor song you thought we don't know, BUT FEW KNOWS. .😂
Nice content by the way.
hi guitar pilgrim.
Would you please make video about one of these jimi hendrix songs.
(Drifting)
(Wait until tomorrow)
(May this be love)
(One rainy wish)
(Scorpio woman)
Is this in drop D?? Around the 2:03 mark you mention playing a "G" on the fifth fret 6th string........that said, is there anything terrible played by Sweet Baby James?? Jim C.
Hey GP, another great video. What string gauge do you use? We have the same guitar, but yours just sounds better!
I think at the moment 0.12
With time this can be done...but then, what about the vocals? The JT kind of vocals
*Beautiful (typo comment)
it sounds exactly like all his other songs.
You are racist.
You talk too much. just play the song and keep quiet.
Seriously, learn how to beautiful!