James Taylor on New Album 'Covers'

[spareaxe]

C'mon James just say the state of song writing today....SUCKS.

[journey46]

A fine musician, songsmith, vocalist and human being.

He's learned how to find, trust and lay back in the groove.

Anytime I hear one of his songs it's like running into an old best friend and remembering the past or listening to a tale about his current life, all the while he is more curious about your life.

Way down here, we need a reason to move.

[honkytuba]

He's right on about the current state of songwriting. We need to follow his lead and get back to endorsing just plain ol' good songs sung well -- not this syrupy, overly-simplistic 3-chord junk that is sold w/silicone boobs and equally plastic dance moves.

[DRpokeme]

I'd like to see Carol King interview him or maybe Carly. Now that would be an interview..I'll be looking for that CD.

[burpo]

@DRpokeme  There's a really good DVD called the Songwriters. It's many of the old Brill Building writers- Carole King, Gerry Goffin, Ellie Grenwich, (Neil Sedaka?), Burt Bacharach...

[ejgiv]

James Taylor, quite possibly the most overrated American of the 20th Century.

[HotCheck2]

@ejgiv Why would you say that? James Taylor shouldn't be considered overrated because he writes songs, or reinterprets other peoples songs in ways that alot of people like. I can understand if you are an emotionless hunk of crap that listens to things like today's so called "music" and lives in his parents basement, thats a good reason not to LISTEN to James Taylor. But his songs stir a large amount of the population emotionally, and his music has changed the lives of many. Overated? I say no.

[joehollowwell]

James has so much talent & is based on so much on emotion & experiences throughout his life that it's a difficult task for a normal guy to know what he should ask & why...

[djebat88]

I like when he had long hair.

[kingcrimson234]

@djebat88 i'm sure he does too.

[cuddleyduddley]

James is great. No offense, but this interviewer sucks. James is just being a good guy. The interviewer is way uptight.  He needs to relax.

[sazji]

@cuddleyduddley He sounds like he's reading from a script written for him instead of actually asking questions he cares about learning the answers to.

[jsk1960]

I like the Temps cover and Jimmy Webb, who'd a thunk?

[musiconfusion]

James Taylor does music that lives on for every generation and is a model for evolving music and musicians. SWEET acoustic cover solo of "RADAR" on You Tube by Timmy D, lead singer of San Diego band "Pullman Standard" is DEFINITELY worth the listening. This 'guy' cover version gives "RADAR" a kick into a new dimension. Check it out to hear it, download it, twitter it, --Please YouTube "Pullman Standard" EPK. and myspace for their great original music.

[junction666]

James Taylor is a God......shame nobody seems to have told the interviewer.....he's nearly falling asleep between his questions!

[leesagrrl]

junction666:

Actually... He is God. If you haven't seen it... check out the Randy Newman Faust album. James plays god.

[646879]

yes he plays God...Newman is the Devil....lots of otrhers on the cd ...some good music actually.

[leesagrrl]

646879:

In my opinion... Faust is Awesome music...

[G4331]

Here's a cover idea, imagine James covering "Sunshine" by Jonathan Edwards. Wouldn't that be cool?

[sarajaneblue]

I just love this man! Just went to see him and he was amazing - covers and old songs alike. I thought I wouldn't care for the covers so much, but I was wrong! And the band were amazing too

[MardearribaStudio]

Que buen tipo debe ser James, me encanta.

[legacy1957]

Such a cool cucumber.

Gets his meaning acrossed to ANY audiance...

Amazing, not even a single note and he still orchestrates the entire situation...

Whuhuuu JT !!!!

[nzfifer]

the guys a god just check out the frozen man on the one man band dvd who else could do that and the interveiwer is bad and not in a micheal jacson way

[tapper43]

what a guy.. america is lucky to have jt as an ambassador... i've seen better interviewers though working at a mc'donalds drive-tru window......

[larrygentry]

Carly does a "cover" album (including a JT song) and now James does a "cover" album.  *shrugs*

[gulfpirate]

Haha great interview.. I love the terrible lighting though!! James has such a kind face, and those famous blue eyes, and you can't see any of it here... the video makes him look like a prison inmate!

It was wonderful to see him do some of these tunes live. He has put together the most amazing band ever. And I didn't feel for a minute like I was going to get shivved. :P

[frenchlaw]

oh we really don't need to defend James. You love him or he's ok. i don't think anybody hates him. this is a fun album of songs. i have always said that i would buy james singing the phone book. and i will.

[deancorleone]

haha amazing,i completely agree!!!!!

[in2food]

Sorry but Chris is a horrible interviewer. He seems so nervous and wooden. JT is great as always.

[usergently]

Brillant, shy genius!

[carlosdangerous]

"Covers" #4 on the Billboard charts! Go JT!

[NMNHTV13]

"Midnite Hour" and "Knock on Wood" were amazing qhwn they performed them at Tanglewood!!!

Too bad they're not on the CD.

THe real show stopper for me was the cover of Witchita Lineman.

[fuckgegg]

I saw his latest concert and I've been a fan for over 40 yrs, and to be honest, I was very disappointed. I did not like the selection of music nor the band 'the legends' behind him. The CD is not live, as he stated in an interview.

[bzzcat]

That's such a surprise. I have seen JT 20 or so times over the years, and he has ALWAYS put on a great show. Sorry to hear that.....great is usually ALWAYS great, but I suppose even Michael Jordan & Kobe Bryant had an off night every now and then.

[Buckman989898]

Actually, I do think that some tracks on this CD were live, in that they were recorded by the group all at once, as opposed to laying down tracks one at a time. So, while there was no audience there, I think it was a live, whole-group recording.

[pianojay101]

I'm a musician and cover James all the time, he's an all time great and will always be. He's my number one person I like to cover, he's awesome! I have this album and ITS AWESOME! PLEASE PASS THE WORD GO GET IT!!!

[BigBoiJC]

just bought it for my dad's birthday...gave it to him and upon hearing the first few tracks he said that James just gets better and better with every single album.

[HyruleLand]

He is such a wonderful guy

[bunchie1966]

Interesting that he says that songwriting right now is not at a strong point; I couldn't agree more.

[rogervalintin]

And i'm the charter member!

I takes a lot of presumption to knock a person that has influenced an entire current generation's music. And quite telling and humbling to here what he thinks of our musical ability. Maybe we should shut up and listen for once.

[bankroll310]

If you like this guys music and you are under 55. You can join the dork hall of fame.

[BigBoiJC]

and if you take the time to make comments like this...then your comments matter about as much as a light bulb does to a totally blind person.

[kirkslastbid]

This May Be The First ( Album ) I Will Buy In 20 Something Years !!! Isn't It Funny How Some Artist Just Feel Like A Friend ???

[BigBoiJC]

then you've missed out on some great music

[kellyxthexcat1]

yes macman...james taylor obviously sucks balls from the 6 grammys, multiple gold and platinum records, and induction into the songwriters and rock and rock halls of fame...you're an idiot.

[MacMan5555]

james tyler sucks balls he also does live he is screwing who listens to him and taking money away from respictible bands like dragonforce

[HyruleLand]

you suck balls james taylor is one of the best guitarist and a great singer why don't you go listen to gay music and stop naming good music bad stuff.

[BigBoiJC]

well....JT is still around after forty some odd years.....will DragonForce be around half that long???? i doubt it.

[voicetube]

DUDE...... Ledgend!!

[nirvgardengod]

JT is awesome and still doing it after all these years. He also covered the Beatles.

[copperline08]

Im getting this CD for sure!