James Taylor looks back
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 ส.ค. 2020
- Life these days is pretty sweet for James Taylor, the musician-songwriter famed for such hits as "Fire and Rain," "Carolina In My Mind" and "Sweet Baby James." Jane Pauley visited Taylor at his home in the Berkshires of Massachusetts to talk about his audio memoir on his early days in North Carolina, and a new album exploring the songs Taylor loved growing up, titled "American Standard." (This story was originally broadcast on February 2, 2020.)
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Several years ago, while on vacation, I was sitting at a table outside a cafe waiting for my son to get his food when I looked across the way and there sitting at another table was a gentleman who looked very familiar. Is that? IS it? At that moment our eyes locked and he recognized that I recognized and there was slight glimmer of panic in his eyes. Yep. It was James Taylor. So I just nodded and mouthed, "Thank you." A look of relief came over his face and he smiled slightly and nodded back. The best celebrity encounter I have ever experienced.
@CindyCookswithTupperware Your encounter reminds me of a very similar one I had with him. In the late 80’s I was living in NYC, and for a brief time I worked as a receptionist for The Hit Factory recording studio. One day I happened to look up and over to the side where a man was standing, apparently waiting for someone to come out of one of the offices. Same as you, “our eyes locked”, I suddenly realized who he was (I hadn’t really seen him since he didn’t have the long hair.) He noticed the light bulb go off in my head, I noticed he noticed…I’m shy, he’s quiet and reserved…my instincts and my personality led me to just nod and say simply “hi.” He smiled, nodded and said hi back…and that was that. A sweet memory indeed. Years later I saw him several times in concert…and that was when I truly became a fan of his music. Though I had grown up with it…I’d always been more of a fan of other musicians and groups…but that crystal clear and fluid voice, those songs…later in life I really go it. He is a national treasure. Amazing he still sounds like he does…glad he’s still doing his thing.
I was born on 1990 and spent my whole life on Hip-hop and R&B. The day i heard Carolina on my mind and fire and rain is the day my music evolved.
@Marco Deieio Remember JT is Justin Timberlake to those under a certain age.
dumb boyiam Thats literally what i thought at first.
Beautiful music alright, the best.
I guess that was the day it changed your perspective/definition on what good music is. ❤️🙂 I love JT, too. My father said he was very famous when he was young.
I'm so glad you your music evolved! He's great! There is so much wonderful music from James Taylor's time, believe me. I hope you will continue to evolve musically because you will also evolve spiritually as well.
When I was in medical school - way back in the late 'seventies - I worked for a while with a local obstetrician. He was a real Southern gentleman in all meanings of the phrase, genteel and kind. As we chatted one day during a procedure, the subject of music came up. He related that when he was a young resident in North Carolina - Chapel Hill, I think - he'd often been a guest at the home of an older doctor whose son later became a musician. "After dinner, the young man would sometimes sing and play the guitar for us. He was somewhat troubled but VERY talented. I heard that he later did well for himself as a musician." "What was the doctor's name?" I asked. "Doctor Taylor," came the reply. I felt the hair rise on the back of my neck. "What was the boy's name?" "I don't remember." "It wasn't James, was it?" "Yes, that's it! James. James Taylor." I took a breath. "Yes, Dr. B., he did well. Well, indeed." Absolutely true story.
Just a personal note: It is impossible to convey how much James Taylor's music has meant to me in my lifetime. My love for it attracted my first girlfriend - later to become my wife - later the mother of my two sons. I was heartbroken over the breakup of James and Carly, but I understood that he was just too wild to be a husband in those days. I've followed his career for fifty years; his musical influence cannot be overstated.
My mom raised me on James Taylor's music. She had unfortunately never seen him in concert. Was so happy to make that happen for her the other night. A show with Taylor and Jackson Browne that neither of us will ever forget.
Just came back from that one. Was a very pretty show, and I can now say that I got to see James Taylor in person.
My wife and I saw James in 1976 at the Universal Amphitheater and about half way through the concert he said one of the things I love about this business is the friends you make and he had Carol King David Crosby and Graham Nash come out and do a couple of songs with him
Wow, both guys in concert? Holy moly!
@@marys3127 that’s what we said we didn’t know they were going to be there
I saw them too last month.
I've been lucky enough to see him in concert several times. No matter how old he gets..his voice never wavers. He sounds pure and brilliant each show. Its always a pleasure.
Same here. My favorite artist.
My first concert, and my best.
Ditto. I try to go to every concert since the 1970’s.
He just set a date near me. Hoping to catch him live
I wish I could see him one day
james looks in terrific health, in fact
he doesn't look all that much different than he did 40 years ago.
Looks as if he eats healthily and keeps fit.
I bought many of his records when i got heavily into carole king.
2 fantastic phenomenon artists.
Deepest respect to these two greats.
James Taylor one of the few singer/songwriters to sound as pure as he did when he began. Countless hours have been spent singing his songs and ones I have passed on to my young daughter. He lived through it all and we sure are glad. You rock James.
Can’t say the same for David Lee Roth and his voice lol
He is truly a national treasure but mostly he's a remarkable songwriter. His poetry and imagery are brilliant and his songs can carry you away into other worlds. Amazing talent!
I am 71 years old. I bought my first James Taylor album when I was 21 years old. I just Love the song “Walking Man” that was on my first James Taylor album. I wore that album out. My wife and I got to see him live many years ago when we lived in Manassas, VA. I cut the grass this morning, listening to James Taylor songs on my IPhone. I have been playing the Saxophone since I was 40 years old. In my quiet moments in my home in Alabama, I listen to James Taylor sing in my headphones and I play my saxophone along with him. When I do this, the World is alright with me. Recently I bought a guitar. My goal, is to be able to play “Sweet Music” like James Taylor. -Art Tysen.
James Taylor is a national treasure - god bless him
As an Englishman I can assure you that he is a treasure to the whole world
@G Grey….as a Welshman, I totally agree with you! 👍
@@Arianrhod6She blew the interview by not asking about Carly.
Sweet Baby James reminds me of my first husband who loved his music so much. My first husband died with complications of Huntington's Disease when he was 50 . I've been sad for Carly. What a tragic life!
Why was her life tragic? She was born filth rich. Got everything she wanted.
I saw him in concert in 9/ 2009. At his 20 min intermission. His band members walked backstage. He walked to the edge of the stage. And spent every min with his fans. Then back to the microphone. What a music night!
He did the same (signing autographs) last Friday night in Boston---tremendous concert.
Anyone else shedding tears as you're watching this? My God, the difference one person can make and the beauty of life. Our singers and comedians are really intellectuals disguised as court jesters! Thanks for the interview, CBS...🇵🇷🇺🇸😎
AS a stage hand and camera op . I worked one of Mr Taylor show set up camera oping and tare down. A few years ago here in Atlanta.
He Stop the crew for a few Min before we enter the Area to tare down. and say thank you for all you help today, plus did a song for us. He is so humble. Mr Taylor See you next year 2021 and thank you so much for a good day with your tour crew. Not all act do that for the local hands . JB
I work backstage for performers and your right it is very rare that they acknowledge the people working in the back.... ~Alicia Keys was really nice backstage.... Taylor Swift and her family were really nice.... Most of the WWE guys are pretty amazing.....
I remember being 16 years old and sitting in my girlfriends bedroom listening to a James Taylor album on her turn table. We would look at the James Taylor album cover and we would experience an altered state of reality.. didn’t need any drugs to take us there just James’ voice and his beautiful lyrics.. sweet memories!
"You've Got a Friend" gave me chills! James Taylor, I was raised listening to you back in the 70's, and I want you to know that you have a very special place in my heart! Thank you!
@James Taylor Scammer!
Carole King wrote it
After all these years,his joy for music is unmistakably
James still magical on this Sunday morning.
Thank you Mr. Taylor for sharing your musical gift with the world. Your work is timeless whether listened to in winter, spring, summer, or fall. 🌞
James Taylor’s music reaches my heart and soul.
I love spending and listening to his song every day and night.
I saw James Taylor in concert one time, and it was truly remarkable. I am only a couple years younger than James, and I "grew up" with him. I love his music--it means so much to me. Good interview. Many more years, James.
Larry Ligget, I’m 68 years old now and remember him well. My heroin addiction started at age 15 and coincided with his until I got clean in 1987. I think James got clean around 1989 or 1990.
@@AbdulAllahAbuDaoud It appears he quit drugs in 1983
I saw James Taylor in 1978 ♥️♥️
He seems so nice and gentle. Drugs ruined his life for awhile and he had sadness with his parents splitting, but inspired his songs.
He's such a gift.
My favorite singer. Just a wonderful voice
Still a powerful live performer, able to create magic on stage with just his voice and his timeless songs.
I've seen James live 8 times in the UK, and had the joy of talking to him personally, purely by chance, as he sat at a little cafe before a performance at the Birmingham Symphony Hall. The most gracious, talented, humble of human beings. If only everyone in the world were as kind and thoughtful as James Taylor, then the world would be a better place. A genius of music, and a true gentleman.
Perfect Jane Pauley interview!
Always beautifully done, artful, respectful and sensitively honest. A real gem.
Two voices from that day, James Taylor and John Denver marked time for us.
No words to describe the effect the music of this gentle man has had accompanying me during my life❤️
The love of my life, would play many James Taylor songs...over 40 years ago.They both helped form,what I am,and what I love,today.🙋♀️❤
Sweet Baby James is one of the greatest songs ever written. Pure brilliance!
Im 42, JT concert was the best I've ever been to. I was 26, it was one of the happiest times of my life,
Love this man and his music. ❤❤Always have. Great interview, Jane. Thank you. Enjoyed it a lot.
Hes easily one of the most beautiful men I've ever seen. Especially in his younger days. My God
when incredible talent and incredible beauty come together you get an icon of the last golden age ! he's still vital and brilliant , but just to hear his name brings tears to my eyes for the wonderful memories attached to it !
GOD BLESS JAMES TAYLOR !
I just absolutely, unequivocally, adore James. He is the sunshine in my life.
Oh my, the emotion thst is evoked by hearing him sing, does it every time
He is magical. Just heard him near
Cleveland 3 weeks ago. . He + his back-up musicians were amazing
Then add Jackson Browne into the mix,
the evening was hypnotic ❤
James Taylor is by far the best.
I'm so drawn to his music, it touches my soul. I've played his tunes on my guitar for 40 years and can copy his voice, almost. Met and talked at red rocks Colorado after a great concert, enjoyed a long chat, very insightful, articulate, anylictical guy. He has made it through so many struggles i belive God has watched over him, so we all can enjoy his music- to draw us all together in love and song. Thanks JT. ❤
Saw him in concert last night he his voice sounded amazing. A great show!!
Jane Pauly does such a great job on CBS Sunday Morning. Great interview, thank you!
@Marco Deieio Do you feel better now after saying something snotty and unwarranted? Just because you "can" say something, doesn't mean you "should."
😒
I had James' Sweet Baby James poster hanging in my bedroom and wore out that album. Got to see him perform many times over the years, also got to see him when he was married to Carly Simon and she came out & sang Mockingbird with James. It was a great warm summer night outdoor concert and the crowd went WILD when they first heard her voice from behind the curtain with no introduction.
THIS. GUY. My fave since high school and always will be. ❤️
I owned every James Taylor album as it was released. Livingston's as well. I've never seen JT Live, but his music has been part of my life since he was signed by Apple..
Be Blessed James
Never owned his albums but saw him last night in St Louis…nothing short of an amazing concert.
Go see him. He is amazing!!
I grew up listening to this guy's music. I'm now 64 and proud to call him...a hero of mine.
I just love Jane Pauley!
I do also. And I have for many years.
You sound so proud of your wife singing in your song...Nice!💞
That man is absolutely remarkable. He doesn’t age. Great music!
Been to about 4 or 5 concerts to see him and two of them were back to back days. How James sounded on the album was the same on stage. Best Concerts I ever been to,, Thank you James!!
oh that voice and all of those gentle, truthful songs...love me some JT
James Taylor is timeless! His music always soothes me. I grew up listening to his music and it will always be a favorite!! ❤️
His music gives me chills upon chills and tears.
Amazingly put.
Oh my gosh! This entire segment made me cry. His music has made a big difference in my life and I love seeing that he has had such a full life along with his musical accomplishments.
Wonderful life James.
He’s made some of the most heartfelt songs of my youth, and teens as a millennial and I’m even a little inspired during some of my most saddest days and low moments by his songs, life story, and artistry.💛
The only artist I've seen more than once. As funds have always been in short supply, that's saying something! Thanks for a lifetime of great music, James!
I was a fan of Taylor back when we both had hair.😺
Back in the day, I thought Jane Pauley was the most beautiful woman in all the land. Her beauty still shines through.
I was a teen in the 70's and of course I listened to JT. In the 80's I had his best hit's on cassette tape and also vinyl. JT just kept hitting them out of the park with later albums like Mexico and with The Secret of Life.
How I ♡ James Taylor. He's on my Bucket List.
I grew up with JT. He got me through some rough times, as I laid on the carpet, stared out the window, and read the lyrics over and over till I knew every song by heart. Now in my 60s, I still listen intently, and I see him live every chance I get. It was a thrill to take my daughter to her 1st JT concert...she's a convert now. How could you not be?
How is it possible that at the age of 72, James Taylor still sounds as good as he did at 20 years old????????
Auto tune and good backup singers.
Love this guy....always have.
One of my all time favorite musicians
I was around 20 years-old when James Taylor had his huge hit, 'Fire & Rain', and I would become a James Taylor fan for life. I'm 74 now and I still believe he is the finest singer/songwriter in American music history. His voice and music take me to a beautiful, serene place no other musician can.
So beautiful, He is so amazing💚💚💚💚💚
Sweet💕 this made me 😢 cry.
He was an icon then for me, and still is. My late teen years and early 20’s are filled with memories of singing to his music.
Sign me up for one of the new albums right now!!! The music of my life..... (amidst the chaos of everything else).
I love him even more
Am a fan of James Taylor music, songs for a long time, songs & lyrics that touch deep ,his battles with addiction/depression and now sobriety is sad but heartwarming - familiar with it .
I've always like his music, but as I gotten older I appreciate it more.
It is great to see that James continues to do what he enjoys the most, and that is sing to all of us!
James Taylor came a long way. Despite his ups and downs, he's been remarkable all the way. We appreciate his music and singing. James, we thank you for bringing so many wonderful songs to brighten our lives. Love and respect from all of us. 🙏👏👍🤩💕
He is so humble and yet he sang millions of peoples lives.
I grew up listening to James back in the 70s, he's been one of my VERY favorites all my life, I'm so glad he keeps making music!
James Taylor's music has given me joy throughout my life. Thank you, James.
He’s so good
I am thankful and appreciate to listen to James Taylor Life history ❤️ Thank You !
The world a better place with James Taylor in it 👏🏽
Wow his pain was turned into our joy during those times.
Seen him live twice. Just amazing. And he ends every show with Steamroller. A damn fine artist. No one like JT...we are so blessed to have him!!!
I'm a life long Tarheel,born & raised.Always thought,"Carolina In My Mind",should be our state song.Still do.Let's start a petition! I am 65 & have never heard the current one,"The Old North State".Georgia has Ray Charles,we should have James Taylor!
Sign me up, from Raleigh, now living in Memphis , but like the songs says, Carolina is always on my mind..... this song will always be at the top of my "Top 100 "
@@fairterr You're on! Any other Tarheels?
@@nanajanamike Are you a U.N.C . fan?, Wolfpack lover here
Big fan of Dean Smith & Jimmy V. Also liked Lou Holtz at State & Notre Dame.I'm currently a fan of Notre Dame Football,but they are ACC in everything else.
@@nanajanamike State might be getting a new BB coach(just my opinion), State needs to be up their with Carolina and Duke, love BB , NCSU -1st, Carolina 2nd, and well then Wake Forest and then ABD....know what that stands for???
Lovely.
My favorite James Taylor song Carolina in My Mind❤
James Taylor A Wonderful Life, that created a great musician. love this interview
Fantastic interview! There is nothing that soothes the soul like chopping wood into a wood burning stove. I love that you're from NC. To me this explains your heart and soul not to mention your writing ability. You're such a kindred, wise soul! We have all been through dark time's but you managed to prevail. I love your honesty and wisdom!
I had an alcoholic mom due to the loss of her first son to a car accident on the way home from his prom. She eventually overcame this horrible and tragic event and went on to live to 99! He has always had a place in my heart!
Music for my soul. 💕✌
@James Taylor Scammer!
The producer's "We are doing a segment on James Taylor for Sunday Morning"
Jane: "That's mine I'm doing it" lol lol
Just saw James Taylor in concert=2 words- Spirtual and Epic
I grew up listening to James Taylor he was my dad's favourite, so my dad would always speak about him so highly I know the lyrics to all of his songs.... ~My father is a professional singer songwriter and musician so I was flooded with music all through my life and now I get to work with many many different entertainers, singers performers.......♡♡
I was a teenager as James' albums were coming out, absolutely LOVED and STILL LOVE him! My girls were brought up with their daddy and I always listening to him and they love him!
James Taylors voice is sooo special in my heart and mind . Can't forget it don't ever want to and never will. Live you forever james. Thank you so much ❤✌
You've been around since l was a teenager. Thank you for the music. I thinking tonight is every bit as good a musician as you are,just not so mainstream stay well the rest of my life if you can,be well forever.
I really love his music when I am in third year highschool that was 70's how I love it and now I'm reminiscing the past
JT speaks to my soul. ❤
He still sounds great! JT was/is one of my favorites from the early days!
Genius! I love you!
Love this guy...his songs are imprinted on my brain for sure. My Apple HomePod plays them often. I think he and I are close in age. And it's great to see him still going strong.
Bless him.
James is a person who understood what is important in this life. Congratulations 👏😘
Saw him in concert last year. He was supposed to be with Bonnie Raitt but she could not make it so he did the whole concert himself. He was fantastic. It almost felt like you were sitting around a campfire and he was talking and singing to you.