Boston 1988, incredible concert, everyone is happy, J.T. is unique. This BAND is amazing, I think the best J.T. band ever: Don Grolnick (piano) & Carlos Vega (drums), both deceased; Leland Sklar with his "Frankenstein" bass, guitarists Bob Mann (what a solo!) and Dan Dougmore and singers Rosemary Butler & Arnold McCuller. What a shame that I never had the chance to watch this band live. Greetings from Portugal.
I'd say the following line ups got even better with Jimmy Johnson on bass, Mike Landau on gtr, Valerie Carter, Kate Markowitz, AM ja David Lasley on backing vocals. Not to mention the All Star Band with Lou Marini, Steve Gadd, Andrea Zonn and Larry Goldings. Absolutely faboulous.
@zbestwun2001 James lost some people very close to him in the 90's. First, his brother Alex in 1993, who died on his birthday of all days (March 12), Don Grolnick, who was his best friend and his music arranger for many years and of course Carlos Vega, the drummer here, which nobody saw coming.
His father too. His father died 1996. He lost a total of four people closest to him. His brother, best friend/musical director for the band, father and the drummer for his band.
This is classic James Taylor at the height of his powers. I’ve been to about 5 of his concerts. One actually kind of sucked. It has to be hard to be 100% every time. But when he is at 100% - wow...
Working as a new nurse in 1976 , and I remember this song ! Another great song from JT . We hate it to end - just keep singing “ How sweet it is “. ! James - you’re the best , and one of a kind ! Paula Montana
This was shortly after James released "Never Die Young". Sometimes I wonder what if Danny Kortchmar and Russell Kunkel were still playing with James by this time. Maybe Waddy Wachtel, too?
Thanks. I was wondering about the date - NDY sounds right - late 80s. Around 1991, Arnold, David, Valerie and Kate came out of the shadows and became an integral part of the tours. Halcyon 🎼 days!
If I remember, I think this is when his album Never Die Young came out. I had this concert on VHS as well but my cassette was damaged. I would love any information on how I can have this concert again.
Hi All, It was 1988, and this performance is his best ever! Each and every musician on stage with him is superlative! Some have passed sorry to say. DC from NYC
BY THE POWER AND AUTHORITY GIVEN TO ME BY OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, EVERYONE THAT WENT TO THIS CONCERT OR GOT ON LINE IS COMPLETELY HEALED. AMEN THE CHILD OF GOD.
Lee Sklar!!!! thebassman!!
It's incredible how Carlos holds the groove where he wants it while 10,000 people clap just a bit ahead. Masterful
Yes he is sorely missed
What happened that we don't know?
Carlos Vega supreme master of the shuffle!
bourgkul Carlos Vega, Jeff Porcaro and Mike Porcaro in my heart !!!
Master of any style, in any tempo. Long time no groove, Carlos. We miss you...
Depression sucks Marc.
Jeff Porcaro and Carlos Vega, the greatest drummers
Absolutley beautiful
Carlos wrote the book on how to play drums with James Taylor
Yes! James Taylor Live from 1993 is a testament to this
3:08 Listen to those hi-hats!
Legendary Drummer!!!
RIP Carlos
With Rosemary and Arnold singing back up vocals. Outstanding !
Bad ass James tear the house down
What a Band!!!
It's a sea of big hair, turtlenecks and sweaters. Snap, I miss the 80s. Hahaha :)
Nobody ever grooved like Carlos Vega.......nobody!!!
Absolutely! Sooooo good!
Beautiful, classy voice n music to the soul
Boston 1988, incredible concert, everyone is happy, J.T. is unique. This BAND is amazing, I think the best J.T. band ever: Don Grolnick (piano) & Carlos Vega (drums), both deceased; Leland Sklar with his "Frankenstein" bass, guitarists Bob Mann (what a solo!) and Dan Dougmore and singers Rosemary Butler & Arnold McCuller. What a shame that I never had the chance to watch this band live. Greetings from Portugal.
I'd say the following line ups got even better with Jimmy Johnson on bass, Mike Landau on gtr, Valerie Carter, Kate Markowitz, AM ja David Lasley on backing vocals.
Not to mention the All Star Band with Lou Marini, Steve Gadd, Andrea Zonn and Larry Goldings. Absolutely faboulous.
Talented, flexible, on the dot, Carlos Vega was a tremendous drummer!!!
James Taylor audience has a character of its own.
Good James Taylor song
@zbestwun2001 James lost some people very close to him in the 90's. First, his brother Alex in 1993, who died on his birthday of all days (March 12), Don Grolnick, who was his best friend and his music arranger for many years and of course Carlos Vega, the drummer here, which nobody saw coming.
His father too. His father died 1996.
He lost a total of four people closest to him.
His brother, best friend/musical director for the band, father and the drummer for his band.
@@martingardner9124 James is now the age his father was when he died-72.
Nothing like fantastic music for the soul!
THE BLACK ONES TOO...WITH THE CRESENT MOONS AND EVERGREENS ON EMO. 💖💥
It doesn't get any better. Pure.
This is classic James Taylor at the height of his powers. I’ve been to about 5 of his concerts. One actually kind of sucked. It has to be hard to be 100% every time. But when he is at 100% - wow...
It's funny the way James goes "YEAH!"
Don Grolnick amazing🔥
Best live version
Don Grolnick on keys is no slouch; he played with a ton of people and did a lot of session work too.
One of the absolute legends of the great New York studio scene of the 70s/80s.
For years, I've found it odd that the bass and snare drums cut out midway through the song and the band just keeps on playing like nothing's wrong.
And also the one and only Rosemary Butler
Wow James towed it down that night
@samsticka Grolnick died on June 1, 1996 from non-Hodgkin Lymphoma.
Amazing Grace
James: one life together!
WEARING MY SUSPENDERS AGAIN....I'M GONNA GET EMO BACK! 💖💥
Working as a new nurse in 1976 , and I remember this song ! Another great song from JT . We hate it to end - just keep singing “ How sweet it is “. ! James - you’re the best , and one of a kind ! Paula Montana
@crocotone And Don Grolnick, who plays piano here, is also dead. He died in 1996.
RIP
Lovely James! The best music, the handsome great musician/composer with his fantastic band! 🥰
james .. can you come sing at my house ..? love you
1 helluva band.
JAMES ..... grandeeeeeeee ......... (saluti dall'Italia)
This was a concert on PBS I used to have on VHS, anyone have the whole thing on DVD?
This was shortly after James released "Never Die Young". Sometimes I wonder what if Danny Kortchmar and Russell Kunkel were still playing with James by this time. Maybe Waddy Wachtel, too?
Thanks. I was wondering about the date - NDY sounds right - late 80s. Around 1991, Arnold, David, Valerie and Kate came out of the shadows and became an integral part of the tours. Halcyon 🎼 days!
@@missinglowell Arnold McCuller and David Lasley had been working with James for about 10 years around this time. Although David wasn't singing here.
Wow, that man on the right seen from 3:12 to 3:18 looks like JT when he was younger. Incredible.
ARNOLD MCCULLER SINGS, TOO!
The Dynamics and Articulations has not changed. Amazing
Amen
On guitar?
Goated w/ the sauce
That's what I'm talking about!
@timbojones23 It could be just the audience clapping along. I'll tell you though from 4:07 on, I can barely hear the snare drum.
@timbojones23 What are you talking about? Where do you hear that?
たまんね〜！！
すばらし！！
Yeah, that's probably people clapping... I hate it and always will. The tune's great dough :-)
Where can I find the whole concert? In fact what's the name?
If I remember, I think this is when his album Never Die Young came out. I had this concert on VHS as well but my cassette was damaged. I would love any information on how I can have this concert again.
Killer line up of supporting musicians...CARLOS!!!...Looks like Brian Mann on guitar as well....Brilliant!
That's Bob Mann.
James seems to remind me of a rockin Abe Lincoln
I fell that
beautiful. Where and When?
eletronic snare programing no stop kkkkkk
Carlos ❤
The hi-hat is annoyingly behind the beat.
😂😂😂😂😂 the people are clapping to fast
when was this?
Hi All,
It was 1988, and this performance is his best ever! Each and every musician on stage with him is superlative! Some have passed sorry to say.
DC from NYC
Don Grolnick (piano) and Carlos Vega (drums) have passed. Everyone else here is still alive.
The great Lee Sklar on bass!
rozpierdol
Dodgy tambourine playing...
BY THE POWER AND AUTHORITY GIVEN TO ME BY OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, EVERYONE THAT WENT TO THIS CONCERT OR GOT ON LINE IS COMPLETELY HEALED. AMEN THE CHILD OF GOD.
amen. I'm with you sister
@crocotone He WAS. He's dead now. Killed himself in 1998.
No...said he died of Hodgkins Lymphoma
@@nancypetry6820 That's what Don Grolnick died of in 1996. Carlos Vega killed himself in 1998.