James Taylor - Shower the People
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 11 เม.ย. 2008
- Here's an unusual version of this song....intriguing in that JT uses a reel-to-reel tape recorder to background the part usually taken over by Arnold McCuller. It's from "Live in Boston" dated 1988.
ps Your comments, suggestions, ratings etc will be much appreciated.
Hope you enjoy it.......
Ken - เพลง
Have seen this talented musical genius three times in concert.
My mom was dying with ovarian cancer and oncologist where we live suggested Duke Univ. Hospital. I drove her there and we listened to his album. Carolina on my mind played and she loved it. I replayed it several times for her on five hours drive that early June day in 1992. She was taken to her Heavenly home in August of that year. I play this song and have my unforgettable memories of just the two of us bonded in suffering and a mother/daughter love and dread of what the future held...
Hello Grace. Thank you for your very moving comment. I am always grateful for feedback.
Ken
What a beautiful story. Had so many of James” song on my old road trips including Carolina on my Mind. Sending love on this Mother’s Day 2024❤❤❤
@@laurarominger2073
Thank you. Happy Mothers Day to you as well.
God Bless
@@Dagmar9491 ❤️❤️❤️
❤ MOST MAGNIFICENT SONG 🎵 EVER CREATED
You see the faces in the audience during this song and you know you’re not alone.
Don't want to imagine a world without this man and his music
Damn shame that he feels compelled to repeatedly sing for people that are working very hard to destroy this world, us included. Ironic, isn't it?
I agree with this.
He has been the Magical Bard through the decades of our lives.
This Song lives within me each step I take.
When one man and an acoustic guitar can bring down the house you know that you are dealing with superstar quality.
So true!! 😉
Probably the best version of this song I've ever heard.
Bloody class can literally fix a person with his song not many can do that
Well said, well said.
John Denver?
"Portions of the next song were prerecorded". It still gives me chills and makes my eyes wet. A true writer, performer, and storyteller.
The older I get, the truth of this song rings more clearly. Give me the strength to apply this advice and sentiment. Thanks James so much!!
I want James Taylor to live forever and keeping singing.
He deserves to live forever
My first concert was James Taylor. He sold out the Hollywood Bowl in 1972, I think it was.
The message of this song transcends absolutely everything there is, or ever was.
You my friend are so correct.
Cuz Love solves it all 🙏🏾
This song never gets old. Hello from May 2020! Shower the people you love with love 💕
i can NEVER get through this song without crying. ..
Same here, and I've come to watch the video so many times. I remember seeing this on tv 30 years ago.
yeah ik dude that glitch at 2:54 scared me too, get that microtonal stuff outta here
Same here.
I just watched the CMT version of this song, which was edited, with the Dixie Chicks and the harmonies on that were so good, and he never sounded better. There's never been a harmony song better than this one, and the lyrics are better than just about anything written today
The same with me....
A sweet, sad, beautiful song, so relevant to all of us
Nobody sings better LIVE than J.T. He is Amazing!
I remember seeing this on tv and I stunned by this beautiful, sincere version of this song.
I've listened to his music all my life.
And I'll listen til the day i die.
Next to the Beatles, my favorite songwriting hero, and i cry every time I watch this. Just beautiful.
Amen to that ✌️
Love him!
I'll never stop listening to this particular live version of this amazing song
Never, ever, EVER gets old.
James Taylor is amazing. My father recently passed away, and Taylor was his favorite singer. Growing up with this guy was awesome, his style is so calming. And this is definitely his best song. JT is the man!
🥀Beautiful Song! Thanks for posting this video it's priceless and unbelievable🥀✌🥀☝️
2023 and this song still sounds wonderful, and it is as relevant now as it was then. JT's music transcends generations and time itself.
Amazingly smooth and good. The part where he puts his guitar down and just sings, wow
Swimbait1 ... Yes... Wow... But the message... The squeaky wheel... Yes... That's it
What fascinates me about this singing with the tape machine is how he starts the song at the exact same tempo as the recording. If the recorded tempo were different (even slightly) from his live singing, the listener would pick that up immediately when the tape starts. Amazingly, the synchronization of tape starts and stops, and recorded tempo, match up perfectly with the live performance - not easy to pull off, even for a skilled musician. Then again, JT is a genius. If anyone has the skills to pull that off, it's JT.
See my comment about how he does it. Or Google for JT's interview in Guitar Player Magazine, May 1984.
a foot pedal
@@onefoot7 it’s still hard to get a reel to reel up to speed and start exactly at the right place
.Don't worry, those goose bumps will go away in about 30 minutes.
Beautiful! I saw James play this with his reel to reel in 1977, my very first concert in a high school gymnasium for a benefit.
I've experienced this live in Berlin. mega grateful! Thanks for sharing this wonderful song!
The magic and joy this music brings to everyone attending this gifted AMERICAN ARTIST is an inspiration to the power of love that we all have to give today and every day lift someone then only then will you have lifted thyself .28 from earon earth just like you peace
I was born in 1987, I was just a baby when this was recorded. Over 30 years later this is one of my favourite songs by one of my all time favourite artist. The words are still relevant today if not even more so.
One of my favorite of JT's songs. I have to say how shocked I was at how ... polite? quiet? the audience was. Every time I've seen JT in concert, the audience is always on their feet, swaying, clapping & singing along with this one.
I love this song! I listen to it everyday.
I love this! He used the reel to reel on SNL too... and it was an obvious homage to the singer on the tape... he loves the voice and/or the person attached to it so much, he did not want to just hire any old singers. He was showering the guy with love!
Some things in life should just make you smile.
I you did nothing else in your life other than "shower the people you love, with the love", you wouldn't be too shabby a person.
Thanks James
Maybe the only thing more important then showering the people, might be to get in front of audiences of tens of thousands and have them all sing those words along with you. Just like this man has done.
One of my favorites. early on ! Paula Montana. - Fresno , California
Awesome Ken. Thanks for posting this. JT performed this on Saturday Night Live in 1976 the same way, with backing vocals on a tape deck!
Saw it....thanks to TH-cam I had the PRIVILEGE TO SEE AND HEAR AGAIN🥰🥰
Greetings, Guillermo, thanks for your kind words. And to all of you who have posted here, thank you once again. Whenever I'm feeling a little bit down, I read the lovely messages that you have sent here, then I watch JT sing this song, and suddenly, life is great once again. Stay safe and well, folks...... best wishes to all. Ken
When I heard the song of shower the people you love with love, I fell in love with the song and when Arnold McCuler sang the background solo, I got chills all over. Now you can understand. I was watching a movie the other night and I heard his voice and I began to cry. What an impression on me. I am 72 years old and what can I say.
I saw James in San Jose 84 he used the same reel and had a conversation with it,the tape said your looking good he replied oh thanks after a bit of banter they started the song he said one the tape two he said three and they started and kept passing the vocals back and forth it was awesome!
What a delightfully analog solution to bring Carly Simon’s and his own background vocals to every show. By doing it in such an obvious and playful way, it never feels deceptive or cheap.
As this sort of thing became easier to do with digital workstations, ‘flying in’ prerecorded background and even lead vocals has been heavily criticized.
But this just seems so touching no matter how many times I see it. Thanks for posting.
This is such a superstar that can sing any song👌 👍 ☺
What another Great Song by James Taylor and Live Performance by Him!!☺👏👏👏✌👌👍
I love this version...it's so real to real
I was there. The recorder was indeed a nice touch.
This melody "NEVER" gets old!! October 2020!
Healing music for the world! Peace, Love, and Blessings!✌♥️🙏
One of the prettiest songs and voices.
this song is so beautiful
I love this song so much. Every single part. It's just so beautiful.
James had an addiction for years but managed to kick it for good in the 80's.
James Taylor is The music Man
I saw him perform this song at Lake Placid, NY in 1983 and he used the tape recorder.
Love you, James. Hugs and kisses from Argentina.
this song is gold
he has a way of making you feel happy and sad at the same time. his words/ lyrics cut through the heart :)
kentheguru, I can’t thank you enough for posting this version of JT singing this classic. I’ve been searching for so long for it and never found till today. Made my day, man, you have no idea. This version is the one that made me truly fall in love with the song. I’d known the song my whole life but it never really meant as much to me until I actually got to see him perform it here, live, years ago when I caught it on tv. It’s the only version I know of that’s on TH-cam where he actually sings, himself, the part he now-a-days let’s McCuller take. While McCuller does it some beautiful justice, there really is just something so very, VERY special to me about hearing James sing that part himself. He’s starting to do it again, more and more these days when he does a live performance, however, he lowers the key when he sings the “love, love, love is sun shine” part. This performance that you posted, here, never fails to fill my eyes with tears of jubilance because he sings that part with the same passion and in the same key, you hear in the original recorded version. I totally relate to that girl in the audience whose eyes are also brimming with tears. She totally gets what James is laying down there and it’s pure magic, man. So transcendent, so moving.
This is the only live performance, that I know of, that’s here on TH-cam, where he does this. If I’m wrong and there are more out there, PLEASE pass on the links, folks, because I would L🤤VE to hear. Thank you, again, so very much for posting this!
Thank you for the very kind words..... I'm glad you enjoyed it so much.
Kind regards....
Ken
Thank you so much for this beautiful comment, you captured perfectly why this recording has always been so special to me too ❤
@@nowonderimconfused you’re so very welcome. So happy you could relate. Have you ever seen the version where he’s singing this song with all his siblings. Wow, man…That’s a total must-see. His elation, singing this song, in that particular moment in time with ALL of his brothers and his sister, is almost palpable through the screen. Blows me away every time.
This guy is incredible. Some of tunes are moving
Imagine what a beautiful man he is. This song tells you alot about his heart and who he is. Thank you James- We love you.. ( Thank you Ken)
Hello folks. I posted this (and several other JT videos) some years ago and I pop back and check the comments every now and then. I haven't visited this video in a long time.
Watching it again and reading your appreciative comments reminds me just how wonderful this song is and.....why I posted it !
Keep showering the people you love with love...show them the way that YOU feel !
Kind regards to you all and keep posting. I really appreciate it.
Ken 16-Nov-2016
James Taylor is a great musician who can touch your heart....😓
Thank you for posting.
It's an interesting find and post. Thanks kentheguru
kentheguru I can appreciate the last portion done by Macklurkin, but when James does it the angel himself is singing ❤️❤️☝🏽🙏
I sing to my bride I'm over seas and it let's her know that no matter how far where state side or on the battlefield I am always with
I'm showering with love
Thank you my friend
Miraculous performance
The universal messsge for everyone. .
God's has always said love God, love people. . Nothing fancy
James Taylor has said all in this beautiful, timeless song
Just saw him perform this in concert
in Cleveland . . Absolutely magical ❤
I come back to watch this year after year. Very emotional version as seen by the audience reactions. Love it!
This should be at 460 million views
multi-talented, gifted and humble... a rare combo. Man can hit three octaves at the age of 18
beautiful work from a master performer and lyricist
One, one of his best pieces of work.
One of the greatest acoustic players ever
Love this song It touches me every time I hear it it brings tears
and what a wonderful message
This song needs to be played before going to war, before protests, before the United Nations.❤
Beautiful!!
Beautifully pure performance. My very favourite JT song.
Brilliant musician, amazing song, beautiful voice!
What we need so much in the world right now. Don't let another day pass without showering the people you love with love.
Impossibly beautiful.
A life lesson for all ✌️
Sweet song. I wish it for all the people. Be happy.
people, this is one of the best things to see in youtube (and in the life, in general)!
music these days doesn't give me chills but this did. really awesome
Lovely ❤ Shower the people you love with love.
What a lovely song this is, and what a great message. Thank you too for sharing this video.
I have commented on this video before,........ a long time ago,........what a performance!. @3:25 when James shoulders his guitar and just belts out his vocals with the backing track. .........just MAGIC!!!
I see it6those days without digital age,what a recording 😂🤣🤑😝😛,at least modern music can't beat the old lyrics,arrangements and overall song!,never mind the technology involved in today's music. AWESOME! GIVE IT TO THEM JAMES.electronic music will never beat the best arranged lyrics and comps😍
I remember watching this live tgst night.
My son and I danced to this song at his wedding. A bond of love.
anyone who doesn''t feel this song must have a heart of stone . .
James Taylor is an angel.
ha ha ha ha the last 10seconds is video magic!!!! so funny. This is such a beautiful song.
i love the feel of this version
I could actually cry.....wow....!! heard it about 10000000 times...hypnotic...
one of the best songs ever written....
I love his music and this is my favorite after I'm going to Carolina.
2022
I saw in 84 in L.A. and he used a real to real then as well. I will never forget that concert it was amazingly good!
pure magic
I love this song!
James Taylor! Thank You For Showering Us With Your Love!!! WE LOVE You! Fantastic Touring With Bonnie Raitt This Year!! What Great Shows to be had!!
Sing it JT! Make it rain ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Just a man and his guitar with a tape deck in front of hundreds of people. He sure amazed the audience that night.
i wud love to see if any of todays artists cud sing that good, play guitar that good, and sing in perfect harmony to backing vocals that have been pre recorded!! what a super talented musician james taylor is. fair do's
SUCH A BRILLIANT, SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL WAY TO DO THE BACKGROUND VOCALS. WHAT A PERFECT TUNE!
JT is just amazing!!!
I have always loved him (since I was a teenager)!
It's been raining for a long time. Like Charlie Chapman said " I like the rain because it hides the tears." The love is almost lost now in a world of fear, control and degradation. I wish time could stand still and the moment could last forever, but not enough of us believed and helded on to those beliefs to make the good times last forever. I'll never forget even when the world is crashing down in disbelief.
❤Number One
loved james since i was a child in infant school, ( Geordie England ) and he never changes, If you love this stuff you always will . .................
The definition of genius
Well I was in Boston as a kid at the time wish I had been there
We need this now where are the singers like this ?
So wonderful to see now thank you for posting this