James Taylor - Carolina In My Mind (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
Carolina In My Mind by James Taylor
In my mind I’m gone to Carolina
Can’t you see the sunshine
Can’t you just feel the moonshine
Ain’t it like a friend of mine
To hit me from behind
Oh, I’m gone to Carolina in my mind
Karin she’s a silver sun
You best walk her way and watch it shine
Watch her watch the morning come
A silver tear appearing now
Well, I’m cryin’ ain’t I
I’m gone to Carolina in my mind
Ain’t no doubt in no one’s mind
That love’s the finest thing around
Whisper something soft and kind
Hey, baby, the sky’s on fire
I’m dyin’ ain’t I
Ain’t I gone to Carolina in my mind
In my mind I’m gone to Carolina
Can’t you see the sunshine
Can’t you just feel the moonshine
Ain’t it like a friend of mine
To hit me from behind
Till I’m gone to Carolina in my mind
Dark and silent late last night
Think I might have heard the highway calling
Geese in flight and dogs that bite
And signs that might be omens
Say I’m goin’, I’m goin’
Gone to Carolina in my mind
It’s with a holy host of others
Standing round me
Still I’m on the dark side of the moon
And it looks like it goes on like this forever
You must forgive me
If I’m gone to Carolina in my mind
In my mind I’m long gone to Carolina
Can’t you see the sunshine
I said can’t you just feel the moonshine
Ain’t it just like a friend of mine
To hit me from behind
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I forget where, but I set up and ran the sound for him in Boston at a show. He freaked me out apologizing for being in the way as we wired the stage and he worked in a new tune. He bought us all lunch. One of the kindest most pleasant people I’ve ever met. 🙏
My wife and I got to go to Nashville and see JT many many years ago. He was awesome. Just a nice man that sings peace into my spirit. That particular crowd was like others I've seen, all races, all ages, normal, eccentric, pleased to witness imperfect perfection. I love you JT. From A youngster to my elderly years, you have always been there. Thank you!
J. T. IS AN AMAZING, GENEROUS, GENTLE, KIND, TALENTED MAN.
J.T., May YOU be Blessed in ALL things you choose to master!
J.T.
Thank you for Sharing your talents!
"Intuitive, intelligent" humans can tell fake vs. real from afar...
YOU are the REAL DEAL.
PEACE, from Maryland.
Love him❤
I'm totally jealous!
I’m 59 now an I still cry when I hear just the first verse of this song. In 1999 I played this tape for my dad while he had chemo treatments. We called it out James Taylor concerts. We both would cry and remember all the better times and hopes and dreams. My dad was only 57 when I lost him. So when I listen to all this music now I feel like he is her right with me and I remember all the beautiful times and memories he made for me and his beautiful blue eye and big smile. Love you dad!
That really touched me. Hugs to you my friend
God bless you son, and your memories of your loving Dad.
Lots of love Cindy ❤️
This sound brings me back to my youth when things were so simple, so full of promise and happiness.
😂😅
Sweet Baby James is about you, Not Just JT..?
Absolutely
When I returned from flying helicopters Vietnam in 1970, one of the first songs I heard on the car radio was "Fire and Rain". When he sang, "Sweet dreams and flying machines, in pieces on the ground.." it was as if he had connected directly into my soul. Since then, James Taylor has always had an ability to make me well up with warm emotion. Thank you JT.
I had dreams of advanced flying machines I had never seen before when I was very young. Battles in the sky. ai think it was symbolic to what I was going through and what I was going to go through. Severe abuse was part of it.
From England 🏴 such a brave man as with all the young Americans who fought in that ghastly war great respect for you mate 🏴🇺🇸
Thank you.
Such a poet. I can imagine a 73 year old Scandinavian woman hearing this story and song, smiling knowingly, brought back to the sunshine, sea air, and a young man long ago.
Isn't it ashamed though
Yes.
I was hoping she would have shown up and said a fond howdy do sometime to him.
I hope she seen this...!!!
I think he said one time that she had died?
He doesn’t care about fame or fortune. He just sings from his heart and it shows in his music. One of the best musicians on earth
So much like Jackson Brown and John Prime. Let's not forget Bonnie Raitt. So wonderful to know others appreciate the same
In their own respective rites, all those who reach us with their excellence and evokation, are great!
Exactly. He sounds the same in concert too. So worth the opportunity to see him live if you get the chance.
I wonder why then he became so wealthy charging people for his records and concerts if that were remotely true…
@@megastick9324 Wouldn't you do the same?
What a fortunate life I've had, to be young and grow old alongside artists like James Taylor, Carole King, the Beatles, the Eagles, the Rolling Stones, Linda Ronstadt and Emmy Lou Harris, Aretha Franklin and Whitney Houston, James Brown and Marvin Gaye, and so many others. Yes, a fortunate life indeed
Srbrown2841: Amen to that.
yes! ❤
Me too am 65
Me too
I so agree
He has to be right on top of my list of all time best singer/songwriters ever.
Mine too.
Me too. No 1.
Agreed
Love you James
Now I understand. We all have old loves we can only imagine
Jame's voice has never really changed over the years, he sounds as young now as he has always been.
Rather like a fine wine. It improves over time.
This man is amazing
@@jamestierney2531 yea if anything it's getting better as it changes with age, very rare talent
His voice to this day STILL sounds as sweet as ever . His music is is so damn melancholy .. every song paints a moment in my youth . He is certainly a gift to us from something greater
Exactly
❤
The blend of James Taylor and Carole King's melodious tones will certainly go on forever and ever; and all of God's people say "amen."
Saw James and his Son in Vegas. He was wonderful. Felt like my son and I were in the presence of royalty. This North Carolinian's songs will be listened to forever.
Uh oh, I'm falling into the James Taylor musical rabbit hole 😎💛
Me too! What a great time to have been a teen!
Absolutely beautiful..I can never get tired of listening to JT.. lyrically vocally and melodically timeless musician, one of the very best..
So we'll said thank you for sharingyour thoughts! What I love about him as a musician is he's such a wonderful story teller !
Thank goodness to utube for allowing us to share these concerts w/ friends and family ••`~\|•°•\••°
There a few who can write such fantastic songs and give concerts as charmingly as James Taylor. He puts his heart in to his wonderful music.
King james
Yes, but I’ve seen his brother Livingston (Liv) Taylor, who doesn’t have to take a back seat to his more famous brother. Give him a listen if you can. Cheers!
When a musician can make a grown man cry with his lyrics and music then you know he's very special .. Thank you James
I agree
very heart wrenching
I love James more than words can say❤️👍He’s my daughters and mine’s favorite person in the world❤️
Thoughtful heartfelt words Paul, well put.
@@raynay5129 And heart-rending
I’m just happy to be on this earth at the same time as James Taylor.
What a beautiful statement!So glad I was born when I was to have this music in my heart and soul!!
What a blessing, huh friend?
Having seen him perform so many times, it’s always struck me how there’s something hypnotic about his singing
A guitar ... a piano .... and the most beautiful instrument ever .... James Taylor's voice !!! ❤
Harmonium too
Oh yeah, really fantastic!!!!!!!
The pianist is awesome. They sound great together. I love it
Yup
So true
What amazes me is how Mr Taylor can sound so timeless playing and singing songs we have all enjoyed for so many years and yet present these tunes today with the maturity of voice and playing that brings new life to these beloved songs
This song is so evocative for me. It takes me back to 1970, summer delivering mail at Grand Central Station, concerts in Central Park after work, the noonday sun on Park Avenue, the smell of the September air visiting friends in my first trip to Brooklyn, hearing on the news that Jimi Hendrix had died. Hearing "Fire and Rain"on the radio was a life-changing experience, signaling an era where singers would tell stories about their lives, their struggles and their relationships in a way no one had ever done before.
Absolutely beautiful memories, thank you.
@@papajeff5486ciao amico!🙋😊😘💘🌅
All of your music was playing at my sister's memorial. She had your music on her iPad. She went to any concert she could with roses in hand hoping to just say hello. She died very young but never stopped believing she could meet you.
Never get tired of that beautiful voice.
My opinion the best music song writer ever, hands down. Their is something very special about your music that is unexplainable. Thanks James 🙏
Hes special in a way the newbies can never be. His music heals and comforts. Thats what singing and music should be all about. ❤
Yes! Amazing sweet bard of a lifetime
Story telling at it's best.... And you could never go wrong when you hear those first few notes of that guitar that it's JT on stage.
Such a total joy to hear this man play and sing. Loved him when I was in my youth and still love him as a pensioner! Thank God we didn't lose this charming human being to addictions that robbed us of too many of his contemporaries.
Been listening to JT for 50+ years. 👊🏻
James came very, very close to making the all too early exit, as so many other extraordinary talents have. He called out for help, his Dad dropped everything & went for him...most likely saving his life. Thanks Dad! ❤️🎶
I think he's an American treasure and our generation's poet laureate. 😊
Not just an American treasure, he is a world treasue :)
Still get chills after almost 50 years listening to ya JT
James Taylor with his guitar and stool is the Troubadour at his finest. One of the greatest musicians ever
This music is played in heaven during dinner hour.
I love ĴAMES TŸLER.
And he will play it!
Can’t wait for that
This man was born to do exactly what he's still doing , blessing us all with his gift, amazing musician/song writer, thx for the memories James :)
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Ever since I heard this song for the first time, I can remember it having an impact on me. I used to hear this song come on the radio while I was at work, where I waited tables a local restaurant when I was in my early twenties. It would come on fairly regularly and every time it did, I would try and tune out the noise of the restaurant and stop and listen for a moment. Theres just something about this song that no matter what I’m doing, it always helps me to leave the present and take a time machine back to the past. For me, the best songs are the ones that can take you to another place just like Carolina in my mind does. Thanks for that, James.
James Taylor, one of the greatest singers whom I never get tired of listening to !
Simply adorable ! 😍❤️
I'm 57 yrs young and I remember this as if it was yesterday
THIS WAS ONE OF 3 SONGS THAT GOT ME THROUGH MY OVERSEAS DUTY
Thank You for Your Service. Sincerely. 🇺🇲👍
thanks for ur service,Keith.
Thank You, Keith for your bravery and service.
My DEAR Uncle "Buddy" (Washington Poe Burke III, was a Medic in U. S. Army in Vietnam. He saved as many lives as he could.
He returned home, unharmed physically. Still had his awesome sense of humor. And I'm sure he had nightmares, yet he still protected his wife, sons, nephews, and me, his only niece, with his silly jokes and funny stories.
Two of my brothers served in the Air Force...the elder brother was stationed in Turkey.
Peace, from Maryland.
he is such a gift to the world... sweet voice. amazing lyrics and a really slick guitar player ... its not really hard to like james taylor ... very special man , gifted writer and artist
What a wonderful few minutes of storytelling, humor and memories. Not every day one gets to see such a great poet speak, reminisce and sing. Always terrific to spend the time with the great James Taylor. Thank you for sharing.
All these years and it still chokes me up…..a magical tune by a master musician and storyteller……breathtaking…..
This song was my anthem in the 1980s when I was living in Virginia in my 1st (& abusive) marriage - I would cry when I played it, wishing I was back home in NC. And I finally got away & played this over & over while driving back to my home in NC!
It's good you left when you did. Hope you did better in NC. Best!
Me too !
The sadest years of my life !
I was so nice and beautiful! Working , having two daughters ,but I was torn in my mother in law eyes !
Iliterate one , but maried with my father in law , as rich girl.
My husband become a drunkard !
As he get older it was like I am living in hell .
She was never stopping to act like she is the boss !
As I was conservative ,
stud in that hell for 27 years waiting for my daughters diplome !
Now I am OK out of my town among unknown people all together free with my daughters families !
Still afected why it happened to me !
Mising my town but I cannot stand to be unhappy again !
I am having it in my mind only !
❤❤❤
Welcome home.
Your own health is the most important thing. Godspeed.
I was driving and my son shouldn’t had the most perfect voice I had ever heard. But he did and it was this song. I will always love him when I hear it.
What an incredible talent. He sings from the heart.
I've been a fan for 40+ years. Basically since I was old enough to buy a turntable. You are like fine wine. You just get better with age! Didn't realize until lately that you were a comedian as well. Love this.
I was 12 yrs. old when I learned this song as my very first song on the guitar. I'd play it over and over again, until the wee hours of the night. It drove my parents nuts, but because my father was a music teacher and my mother was classically trained, they tolerated my persistence. LOL.
recored and give us a sample
We can only hope that at least 1 of his twin boys wiill carry dard's precious lyrics + melodies into the future, as part of his already created and enduring legacy. Maybe both boys will....
Haha good job. Tough critics , but I’m sure they actually loved it. Quite the song as a first for guitar, cool.👍
It’s 1970. In my Lewis&Clark College dorm room. Listening to James Taylor. It all comes back so clearly. It was a time of exploding number of folk artists writing and singing what would turn out to be timeless classics.
Beautiful song, perhaps my favorite JT song ever. Beautifully performed. Flawless. Bravo, James.
Still has one of the most beautiful voices. An amazing singer. Truly special.
Guitar and James Taylor, what a Heavenly Blend !! Blessings JT 🙏
Absolutely wonderful. Love the story behind it too.
The first melody and chord are a harbinger of such powerful and delicate music to come
I'm blessed to be able to see this guy perform. Always been in my life since the early 70's.
Thanks for posting your songs. This is one of my go-to songs when I'm stressed out and I'm not even from Carolina either! 😁❤ Luv it❤💯
James Taylor’s music is magical♥️
I was flying back home to Nashville in August of 2008, after being away for about 6 months for some Army training down in San Antonio. I was still in uniform. It was about 10-11pm on a Friday night and the airport was mostly empty other than the passengers on my flight rushing to baggage claim.
All I could think about was getting to my old friend waiting in the car outside, to get me back home about 10 mins north of town.
There’s a Tootsies in the terminal. A young man is covering this song with his acoustic guitar. I stop walking and I’m absolutely captivated by the beauty of the lyrics and the music. He finished off with the fading of “say nice things about me…” and that moment hit me so hard. I still get emotional and so vividly go back to that moment when I hear this song.
I was back in Nashville. My hometown. Where even the late night airport cover bands can make magic happen with their talents and stop a soldier from racing to baggage claim after being gone for so long.
But whatta testament to James’ songwriting and artistry.
You are my musical history. Your songs touched my soul as no others. Sweet Baby James is among my remaining vinyl albums. TIMELESS!
It was one of the first that I owned
I began taking a few guitar lessons at about 12 yrs old. The effortless style of James Taylor was a fight for me and I came to believe I would never pick it up. Although I never really felt good enough I did manage to learn more by ear than lessons and i ended up quitting after about 6 lessons. James Taylor and Dan Fogelberg (RIP) continue to be my musical inspiration both for their amazing lyrical talents as well as their unique guitar talents. James has little nuances in his playing such that one can usually pick out the song playing as one of His without him singing yet. Yet, his angelic voice and relaxed tone give him away shortly. When i begin to lose motivation to continue playing, usually due to my physical or emotional suffering, listening to James Taylor brings my motivation back quickly and reminds me of the reason i love music. Although I may never achieve the talent he has been given from God and hard work, his music reminds me that we are all given various unique talents meant to be shared and some of us, like James, are given talents that it must be considered a sin if we fail to share with all those around us. Thank you James Taylor for being one of God’s angels walking among us. Honestly your music is a relief from all the wickedness around us in a world I have witnessed continue to deteriorate, while your music remains a constant source of beauty and goodness and a witness of God’s love by sending you to us. God Bless You James.
Spring of my freshman year 1970 at UNC I watched you play Fire and Rain the first time outside the recording studio during Jubilee. Thank you for taking me back to that day 52 years ago. Carolina is always in my mind!
Chapel Hill, North Carolina is the greatest place on earth
He always manages to bring tears to my eyes
He is unique ..like us all 🦋🥳
Bellissima canzone,per una voce meravigliosa!😊😍😘🎶🎸🎶💘💓💋💯🌅
Tears so many times… what does that mean??
Thank you James Taylor. Beautiful voice, and beautiful guitar playing. 95% perspiration, 5% inspiration and 100% a legend of your profession! At 56 I keep coming back to the outstanding journey men of music. You speak the truth and honesty which appears lost in todays social media driven world. Thank you James, please never stop! Beautiful
There are few “Musical Geniuses” that are born during one’s existence on this planet… James is definitely one.
Hi Mr Taylor - thank you for posting frequently on TH-cam; it is a nice treat to look forward to during the never-ending pandemic. We hope we will be able to see you live in London Ontario on April 30. You and your music have been part of my life for about 50 years now - thank you.
Just fabulous the whole package voice, song, and guitar greetings from Ireland
James Taylor is one of my favorite singers, because when he sings I feel peaceful inside.
I have loved this man since I was a young teenager, now seventy eight. Saw him in Texas about twenty years ago. He’s still handsome and love his music still!😊
James has a clear pure voice. When i hear him I always think of my late sister, as she loved his music.
This man has something of special...the sweetness of voice, the way to play arpeggios on guitar...there is really just one James Taylor in the world...and we are lucky to have him
Thank you, James, for your timeless, positive music. I saw you in SLC a few years back and will never forget your genuine warmth, talent, and humility.
Muchas gracias James Taylor por tanto excelente artista!! ❤❤
spot on
Timeless. I met a girl in Jerusalem on the Mount of Olives one morning, and for the brief time we were together, we connected. I have no picture, no mugshot, but I wrote a poem when I got home. Some things happen in life to sprinkle magic, but like snowflakes, are soon gone. Still, a lovely memory.
Coming home from the jungle of hell and that stupid war only to be spat on and ridiculed, your music helped me coped and became my candle in my darkest days..thank you so much JT for being the lighthouse to so many lost souls may Godbless you my friend..🙏🌿😁
🙏
@@jamestaylor thank you so much always..🙏🌿
You are a hero....sometimes it takes people time to understand how important your service was. I appreciate your service.
@@stevedaniels3064 🙏🌿thank you so much for your kind words.
darkmoon69ful
THANK YOU, SO MUCH FOR YOUR SACRIFICES, THROUGH YOUR SERVICE.
A DEAR Uncle of mine was a Medic in Viet Nam. He survived! He managed to keep his wonderful sense of humor, even after witnessing, and treating, the tragic
medical conditions of numerous others, who also sacrificed through injuries, emotionally, mentally, physically, through their service.
Peace, and lots of heartfelt Gratitude, from Maryland.
Your songs touch my soul to its core…thank you for sharing your music with us all❣️
This song brings tears in my eyes! Beautiful!
There are great guitar players, there are great singers, there are great performers, and there are great writers. But when it comes to sitting down on a stool alone and just playing a song, there are few who have ever done it as well as JT.
Joni Mitchell comes to mind. She wrote, sang and played guitar, piano and dulcimer as well. That's not to take anything away from James. He's fabulous! And....he has a wonderful droll sense of humor as well.
John Dever though different to both of them did a season of Concert's he toured around the world I think I live in Australia it was called The Man and his Music or The Man and his Guitar can't remember just him Piano Guitar MY Mother begged me to go with her as none of her friends liked his music that much all we could relate to was Thank God I'm A Country Boy I'm not really into Country Music as it was sung back then The Early 80s I think but I felt so sorry for My Mother so thought oh well it's only for 2 or 3 hours boy was I blown away he was so much more than that song it was so intimate in a smaller theatre The State Theatre Sydney after that Concert I was a fan then saw him many times after that with his band at big Venue's my Mother got a lot of her friends hooked on him as well I was very upset when he passed he was very underrated I think you are so right not many artists can just sit play sing there song's no bells and whistles and tell stories and show some of there true self Happy 2024 to you both x baci
When music was music !!❤❤❤
"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…" Love this! So applicable to performing, teaching, to life, really. James, I'm hanging this one on the wall to remind myself to "be here now" with my students. Thanks for even more inspiration!
The most beautiful version of this song - I think. Love it.
He is just awesome!! Love him and he still gets me crying. It's OK to cry. We have reason to. It's healing, and mourning.
A magnificent musical performer for decades,a true great.
Pure poetry with gorgeous music. Never gets old.
The Greatest Storyteller on The Planet! Your incredible words & dry hysterical sense of humor make you even more attractive! You are so good I visualize everything you are saying! Makes me love you even more. Thank you you James Taylor 😘
Aside from being an excellent singer and songwriter he is also a prolific storyteller with a superb sense of humor. Whatever !! What I mean is I Love You James 💯
Am I wrong to say that He sounds younger vocally than in the album original recordings.
There's a sound of pristine Youth emanating.
Yes your right 🙏😇
He still got it! Those in the audience are so lucky to experience such a great concert experience. At this stage in his life nothing to prove, its not about the money. Just show up with a guitar and mike and play music like the old days, and blow people away how good he sounds.
Was watching a tutorial video a few years back. The teacher was playing songs by various guitarists and I have say was VERY good and accurate, One of the commentators asked if he could do some James Taylor. His response was "Only James Taylor can play James Taylor"
Oh sweet baby James!! One of the few that still has it in his older years! What a gem!
His soul eminates with every word…❤
So beautiful. Loved this song upon its release.
Remember singing this masterpiece
during your concerts at the Garden State Arts Center.
Yes! I saw him perform there in 1977 - it was wonderful!
Back in the days when a covered seat was $20 and a lawn seat was $6…. Now it’s bank owned and $50 to sit in the grass.
@Laura Sefchik What a shame such a great resource for the people of all income levels to enjoy has become more of a resource for a wealthy bank and wealthy attendees…
Your music was with me in the best times, and got me through family losses as well. Even though what I did -with- to it on my own guitar was nothing to write home about, I found solace in your music there nonetheless. In times of dating and dating famine, you were there. Through marriage and divorce, your albums were on the turntable. I sang your songs in the shower and driving down the road. I took you to work when I could. You've been warmly received by my parrot. Birds are highly intelligent, so his appreciation of your music should come as a shock to no one. What impresses me most at the moment, though, is that you've been a comfort to me for most of my life. I can't begin to know how to thank someone for a gift of such magnitude, and I am more grateful to you than I know how to say.
Betty, this is a poetic message felt by millions. Thank YOU for putting into words what so many feel❤
With you. 💜💕🌱
I feel the same , since I was 17th now Im almost 70 and the same calm and good feelings
I feel exactly the same. So familiar and comforting. Reminding me of easier and simpler times. Ah youth!
I hope he sees your poignant comment.
After all these years, he's still got it! What an artist, songwriter, musician and entertainer! No one can touch your heart and soul with his music like James Taylor!!
Have listened to your songs for fifty years
NEVER GETS OLD✅❤️❤️
His face is of pure joy when singing this ❤
Every time I hear one of his songs I cry… tears of joy.
This voice warms my soul. Even through tears I still feel oddly comforted. Thank you and God bless you JT.
There is very little in life that can make you feel so refined and alleviated. And your life passes right by your eyes within the 5 mins he sings this song.
A humble man, yet his music is testament to the spiritual side of life, the human in us, and how bare simplicity can be as joyful as anything else that ever was.
James' songs are really another form of worship to all things beautiful and bright.
What wonderful words. Apt description.
I absolutely agree with you. Great musicians are the true messengers of God
What an entertainer - he gives you 3 for 1, story teller, comedian and unmatched singer.
It truly doesn’t get any better than this!!
listening to James brings a smile to my heart and memory every time. thank you, James.
his voice is always great, doesn't changed at all!!!
I've always loved this song. His voice is as beautiful and clear as it ever was, and his ability to weave an image through music is unparalleled. I walk through the places of the past through my mind when I listen to this song.
I watched JT played live in Adelaide Festival theatre when I was 22 yo, it had an excellent acoustics, altho I was seated somewhere midway up the theatre, but I remembered it like JT played right in front of me, the songs remain crystal clear till today, am now 62. I could now play almost all JT hits by myself now, learnt myself to play his songs.
I always enjoy the music and songwriting of the Tar Heel native, Mr. James Taylor. Thanks, James for all that you do. Keep doing what you do best in singing from your heart about real life and true narratives. "Oh Mexico, I never really been but I 'd sure like to go.. I guess I 'll have to go now" 🎸💃🎶🇲🇽
He’s from MA. They moved to NC for his dads job
Brings back so many memories, but clasps to memories of emotions how I felt
at the times I played this all the time. You could recognize his voice anywhere.
Tears ....every single time I hear him sing this song. So many sweet Carolina memories come flooding back and my whole Carolina experience is characterized and captured within these melodic and chordal movements. Sweet Baby James does the same thing to me....every time.
I tried so hard in my younger days to copy James for hours I would cup my hand over my ears and sing his songs. I think I got close.. huge fan of James have been all these years still am.
A poet. Love his music, especially this song.
Does this man even know how loved he is!!! He has brought so much joy to my life and to the lives of so many!!!!
Thank you James. 💜