James Taylor - You Can Close Your Eyes (One Man Band, 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
You Can Close Your Eyes by James Taylor
Oh, the sun is surely sinking down
But the moon is slowly rising
So this old world must still be spinning around
And I still love you
So close your eyes
You can close your eyes, it’s all right
I don’t know no love songs
And I can’t sing the blues anymore
Oh, but I can sing this song
And you can sing this song when I’m gone
It won’t be long before another day
We’re gonna have a good time
And no one’s gonna take that time away
You can stay as long as you like
Only close your eyes
You can close your eyes, it’s all right
Oh, I don’t know no love songs
And I can’t sing the blues anymore
Sure, but I can sing this song
Yes, and you can sing this song
When I’m gone
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This dude...!!! James Taylor is simply an amazing singer, acoustic guitarist, songwriter, and story teller. Pure mood. #respect
Good morning JT 🙏 the best part of living is having the music of James Taylor. ❤️
I told my ma about this 💫
I'm proud of the fact I'm only 21 and this man is my favorite musician
21 too and I’m so happy you know of this gem of a man too.
I'm 65 years old and the fact that JT is your favorite just proves you have good taste in music 😀 Congratulations to you!
No. You just want people to like your comment.
@@justingarman6980 let him enjoy bro clown
@@cecilphillip9071 Well, that’s rude referring to Mr. Taylor as, “bro clown”..
Been listening to JAMES TAYLOR since 1970 , listen to all the great ROCK AND ROLL, BLUE,S BANDS, ZEPPELIN, STONES, THE WHO BEATLES BUT ALWAYS COME BACK TO JT THE GUY IS MY ANCHOR IN LIFE, CHEERS JAMES FOR A WONDERFUL LIFE OF MUSIC. PEACE BE WITH YOU MY FRIEND'S, ✌️✌️✌️😎😎😎🏴🏴🏴
I love this song , I have enjoyed James for many decades and I still think he’s wonderful.
I Love your Voice James Taylor.
Thankful for your Music. 🌎 ✌
Wow to be alive at the same time as James Taylor 🇨🇦❤️🇨🇦
James, I've loved you my whole life, I'm now 65... your music has helped get me through life, thank you!! ❤💯
Me too
So be pure, so mellow, so rich…
Soul soothing, James Taylor.
No one’s going to take that time away…
Many sweet memories listening to my sister sing this,
And now she has passed on to heaven…
And I imagine her singing it there
And she is singing it for you,
with the voice of an angel.
I liked watching him sign autographs and interact with his fans.He seemed to enjoy it as much as the people did.
Thanks James , your songs continue to be a relief in many aways.
Well said !
Such beautiful memories from teen years My sister cousin and I played our guitars and sang James Taylor’s song You’ve Got A Friend
on the Gong show We came in third place 🥉 ❤️🎸🎶😊 Thank you sir for all your amazing talent and songs 💛
1:26
This song is not his, it's by Carole King ❤️❤️
no, JT wrote this -
you've got a friend is by CaroleKing --
Loved this man’s singing since I first heard him in 1970! This is one of my faves.
I want this for be the song when I die
Just saw him live on Monday in Colorado Springs. I love James Taylor!!!!!
I was there too!
@@cjohnson7251 that encore tho!!!!!
Lucky you!!!
Zen & Now
James Taylor
Timeless
❤❤❤❤
🌹James Taylor's music will never be gone (even after he's sadly gone) and he must believe that, I'm sure of it.🎼🎓Mr. Taylor's earned his📜historical degree, through the school of hard💔knocks, just like me💭I believe.
🇨🇦✌🏻🎶♥️✨🌎💫
His beautiful voice didn't changed as years go by..this guy have a good heart, soft spoken, humble, good family man, good father and husband. You are one of my fav singers since when i was in college. I love your beautiful family! GodBless!
Mr. Taylors voice is so good its like a wine aged over the years and the spirit and alcohol will really makes you high....so beautiful...love it
I love this song so much. It's one of many by this man that can wake up the hopeless romantic in me and allow it to collaborate with my very guarded, hopeful daydreamer. Thank you, Mr. Taylor. My heart's smiling, if only for a fleeting moment.
If only one dream would come true.. it would be ... to have him sing one somg to me. At 58 i goota just come bk to the states to hear this dream i meed fulfilled. ❤️💯❤️ his voice 😍
He comes across as a really genuine, nice guy!
The best.
Close your eyes....you can close your eyes, its alright....
Such a timeless and truely amazing humbling talent! Thank-you Sir!
I'm 66 grew up with rock n roll I followed James ,I converted all my friends to James at an mud slide slim kind of way my hero
One of the most beautiful songs ever written!
Love this Guy one Man one voice one Guitar & tons of amazing songs . Love James Taylor
Red rocks,1976 you ncarly,too much memories,we were on top of red rocks love you forever
I grew up listening to JT…literally from the cradle (I can't get enough)
Beautiful.❤
It seems like yesterday we were surrounding my mothers' hospice bed and as my father held onto her hand he said, "You can close your eye's, I will be alright." Personally, I had never saw or heard this type of compassion from my father like I did that morning when she took her last breath. It was so heartfelt and comforting to witness this side of a love story my mother and father once had.
You made me cry with happiness and memories … I’m 71 and I wish I had said this to my dad as I held his hand in 1967 as he passed, I was 16 … thanks for reminding me how great James was and still is !
Wow I'm crying.
I love this song
Hi James, I hope you'll see this comment, I was born in 1992... But my heart never gets on with nowadays music. All I listen to is old music and you are one of my favourites. I really enjoy your lovely music and it helps to keep me alive always....! You are a great artist, I'm happy that I found your music. Thank you James..... God bless you Sir...! ☺️❤😎
Ti adoro....❤️.. sei il più grande di tutti...
Love this song !
It has been magical to watch these clips. Thank you.
The legend continues...
This is a memorable song that I really loved singing with our Father. ☺️
WOW!
Saw him in Clark University coffee house in 1969 as unknown folkie. Heard all the great songs before he became famous.
Seems I got to Clark 14 years too late!
MY FAV MALE SINGER EVER IN LIFE. HIS VOICE REMINDS ME THAT EVERYTHING WILL BE ALRIGHT.❤️
Hi James , I've been your fan for over 30 years, and I don't get tired of listening to your songs, thank you for existing
Cláudio from indaiatuba Sao Paulo 🇧🇷 Brazil
YES....
What can I say that hasn't been said before.
😢😢many of us are reaching that stage of life❤😢
An American Dream! Thank you JT
I just love how you started the show, it did make me laugh. Thanks for sharing James Taylor. Best wishes Philomena
Mabuhay JAMES TAYLOR..ur my man.
My Soul Salve. Thank you, James
Amazing 👏, just amazing . One of my favourite tunes 👌 ❤
🥀Beautiful Song! I've always loved it and this Man he's amazing in everything he does. The lyrics vocals and music then he has time for his fan's.🥀☝️🥀
Junho 2023 🥰🥰🥰
Absolute magic this ones for me and my best friend jack Russell barney who I suddenly lost 3 days ago miss him so much♥
I'm so sorry you lost Barney. He'll always be with you in spirit and memory. 💗
😎👍❤🖖
Love Brother
I will always love you, James!
Timeless
Priceless
Flawless
It doesn’t get any better
Beautiful
JT you still got it.Been his fan since 1971 or 1972.
I saw you twice this year and i would see you more of you were in SC more.
One man a guitar nobody is better than
Almost a God !!!
Absooutely perfect artist !!!
Velvet voice !!!
Your Beautiful 🥰🎼🎵
My husband and I saw you several years in DC, along with The Eagles. I am so excited that you and Joe Walsh will be on Colbert’s show!
You're very talented, Mr. Taylor!
one man, one guitar, one voice and you can feel all the emotions in the air !!!
the men could be very better !!!
Ouvi lo é uma terapia p o coração.😍😎
Ronaldo, quem coisa maravilhosa é poder ouvir James Taylor quanto mais os dias passam melhor ele fica. Hoje tenho só 75 anos, ouço o cara desde os 20, bão demais.
@@nelsonbevilac6103 é bom saber q' há pessoas q dão valor a musicas boas como as dele. Estive em seu show na apoteose aqui no RJ em 86 se eu não me engano. Foi um presente q está na memória até hoje. Um abraço é fique com Deus.😎👏👏👏
@@ronaldonunes9316 Ronaldo, parabéns por também apressiar as músicas do James Taylor.fique com Deus.
@@nelsonbevilac6103 amém fique com deus😎
Sou muito fã !!
Oh I wish I was there! I love James!
So looking forward to seeing you and the band on the 28th in LA, CA.
🥰
Me admira este señor, cómo se le oye su voz , pero para nada, cansada o como se le diga, en términos artísticos, me encanta
Muchos saludos desde Veracruz, México
Love James
La pura magia di un uomo, la sua voce unica e la sua chitarra. Grazie James ❤
P.S. Sorry if this time I wanted to write in my language, but I think it's understood anyway!
Lo adoro... Come penso anche tu... È il piu grande di tutti!!
@@pierfrancescom.734 Ciao. Certo che adoro lui e tutto ciò che ha fatto. È difficile stabilire chi sia il più grande, in un epoca in cui erano quasi tutti grandi. Anzi dei giganti, paragonati ad oggi.
@@Roberto-pd8vn si in effetti hai ragione tanti gruppi storici.. tanti solisti altrettanto grandi ...gli anni 70 80... Davvero irripetibili... dalla disco al rock.. dal country al pop...
Sure enjoyed your Phoenix concert tonight and all the encores... we really missed Shower the People though and thought sure it would be your last song as nothing more needed on earth than showering it's people w love. Adored all the settings and were so glad you stopped by. Thanks for a great concert. Dont forget the greatest hits. So many of us can't get enough of them.
James, you the man, man.
Can't wait to see you in Barcelona, in September 😍😍😍
Oooh,…. that would be so amaZing to travel there and witness the greatest singer/songwriter perform 💛
@@MitziHart just come!!! 😊
Aguardando o Gênio!!👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤❤❤❤
Gracias, James Taylor🙏💖👏🏻👏🏽👏🏻👏🏽👏🏻👏🏽👏🏻👏🏽👏🏻👏🏻👏🏽👏🏽👏🏻🇦🇷
Fantastica
❤❤❤
👍👍. Just the best.
Front row tonight in Austin!
Thank you for sharing your gifts,
Mon Frère♓️
🔥☯️🔥
This is going to be played at my funeral, a great song to be cremated to! 😂
Incredible - you might know all the chords and tabs, but I bet you can't make it sound like JT....
❤️
Thank you. Take care of yourself as covidvis ramped right now....more cases than ever before...although with 4 shots not a killer but sore throat...yikes...please take care...
The one and only..JT
🙋🇵🇭💯
Deberías decirme la verdad.....pero está bien así. Adiós! Cuídate!
2.5% interest...interesting....hmmmm. and going up more...inflation...economy...
This tune turns me on
JT couldn't sing a song badly if he tried.