James Taylor - Your Smiling Face (live 1988)

[vinport16]

How come when people preform songs live, it's always different than the recorded version? I generally like the recorded version better, but it's all good. : )

[sapsan1559]

Вы нихуйя не понимаете в Your Smiling Face

[Alexandervivelamusic]

Excelente mi amiga Marisol,como todo lo que nos sueles ofrecer en tu canal!!!!Bendiciones a ti y al mundo entero.Alex

Gracias,gracias 80eren,por este hermoso en vivo!!!!

[myacakomsai]

leaves you smiling :)

[Robbery98NS]

outstanding. ive been checkin out a few versions of this song (at the 1979 No Nukes concert is my fave) online and i gotta say, he ALWAYS nails it!!!! as a live vocalist, he is incredibly talented. through the years he always seems to be working with a top notch band, tight and professional. love this jam.

[radical16able]

Thank you James Taylor for sharing your gift of music...whenever I hear your songs specially this song, I couldn't help but sing and dance with it....the feeling I felt everytime is just heavenly...it is priceless ! It just gives me soo much joy...I was in high school when I started enjoying your songs...time flew by so quickly..but now hearing you again was the best! Thank you James and God bless you!

[ethiopianlover]

that was S A W E E T!!! ... (priceless)

[ScottyShowman]

THIS IS 3 MINUTES OF SHEER FUNK AND HAPPINESS. lol, Good stuff.

[vekou]

epic bass line.

[oObadphishOo]

heard this on the radio this morning... made me feel soo good:)

[kiwiramjet]

Leland Sklar = LEGEND.

[smhundley]

james taylor = legend.



[ethiopianlover]

that was awsome........!!!

[BlueberryMomoko03]

This song is so heartwarming! It makes me smile every time I hear it!!!!

[1987irie]

great smiley song.. :)

[garcemac]

If there IS a God, this will be the voice that greets me in heaven. What a beautiful man...

[sapsan1559]

Это блеать я в натуре!

[Mimeticus]

Hay días que también me apetece algo sencillo y más comercial.

[matswmatsw]

Lee Sklar makes people feel good!

[LivaDream10]

<3



[ivyatega]

i love you J T!

[tommyrock69]

NC.

[plustric]

music legends!!!

[zbestwun2001]

LEE WE LOVE YOU!!!!!

[samsticka]

Today is James' 63rd birthday.

[moonshineonme75013]

this 1's for you Sugar Pie Honey Bunch...Because i love YOU.

[antonrouter]

When I listen to this song it always reminds me how blessed am I to have my wife in my life. Thanks James Taylor for having a wonderful song like this. songs in the 80's and 90's are really great comparing to songs today which mostly are all crap, no offense.

[LazzariJ]

If you want to check out your bass speakers Leyland can help! n/p

[inlight4evr]

Gosh, todays crap of music can't compare to these classy tunes. 

[WAWEWAANI]

I see your smiling face, i have to smile myself!! because i love you!!!!!!!!!!! kouhiiiiiii!!! big up james TAYLOR!!!! from lyng aoma pdme kool rebel!!!!! KANAKY NORD!

[gamoVW]

When i was little my Father played this song in his car, along with many other JT songs. but this one was by far my favorite as a kid. I still remember every word! James is simply a living Legend!

[VLicious8704]

One of the most triumphant and optimistic love songs ever, IMO. I love this song. I love this man's music.

[Nikoleiable]

Classic

[missinglowell]

great quality! thanks!

[laststrain123]

saw him in concert still sounds great, it's like he gets better as he age's

[02ruby2009]

No one can tell me but im doing wrong today.....

[johnlennonhell]

W0W...very High....he wants us to feel high..-because of the weed=grass Marijuana

[DarthAndre24]

The one man who disliked this is either stupid or deaf.

[andreghouse]

@DarthAndre24 no you are wrong, the person is stupid AND deaf!

[snowdancer]

Lee's lines are PERFECT! The performance of this song is fabulous! James...wow! What a groove.

[RandomWad]

I'm more of a fan of faster music, but the way he composed this song is pure genius. Other than the lyrics.. Catchy guitar notes, and very nice job with the bass. Most have for the classic soft rock collection.

[drewlangton45]

wow

[HouseOfThe8Strings]

Man, Ima hardcore bluegrasser and I love this song. That just tells you what good music really is.

[fezzard]

@HouseOfThe8Strings im a huge grunge music lover but i love this song too

[kosyramos]

carlos vega

[luckydhel29]

ohhh!!!!

[luckydhel29]

i love his song2. i even got them on my account

[BluesNews9]

James Taylor and his crystal clear vocals are incomparable, what a talented songwriter and singer...and is there a Bass Player any more enjoyable to watch and listen to than Leland Sklar...the guy lays it down effortlessly with such feel...watch his hands...he just nails it!

[mspg12]

what an amazing song...James Taylor is just amazing!!

[pauldavisfan]

They don't make uplifting music like this anymore.

[Rbird30]

I love this song!! James is awesome!

[816aj]

amazing, thanks for posting. I was born in 1988 and have listened to JT from the beginning. greatful my parents taught me about real music.

[euchaotic]

anyone know whetre the '79 concert version of this went??? not on youtube anymore and it's the undisputed best!!!!

[terrafirma91]

This is my favorite James Taylor song. This is one of those happy-go-lucky sort of numbers that you can't help but to tap your foot to.

[SparklyMusicGoddess]

Ah ha! It's my favorite James Taylor song, too. The song seems to have a "skip-along" kind of feel, which matches the lyrics.

[plattawabbe]

Man I hate to say it but I would probably sell my soul for his kind of talent.

[Malucodemez]

don't feels so bad about it. i would too. haha

[The1Susie]

He is a great singer.

[fooedgrief]

Carlos Vega...yeah!!

[81MJT]

Awesome, man Leland Sklar has such a solid groove, what a fantastic musician. His lines flow so natural

[TheSanityInspector]

He looks like Cousin It from the Addams Family. But yes, he's a great musician.

[jackus69]

@81MJT

Leland is absolutely the best!

[jackus69]

@81MJT

Actually...I remember seeing Lee in concert with JT back in the late 80's. I'm so happy that I did...because shortly after that Phil Collins stole him for ever more. Oh well...just good ole capitalism! Go for the gold Lee!

[ResciM]

It's love, true love.

Nothing else.

[ResciM]

One the best song I've ever heard in my life for the power of light contained through the rhymes.

[Makkaer1111]

that was so good, the bassit is mad good too. and i think he that is bigfoot playing bass

[llovemusic1]

I love this song and was looking for the studio version as well but he is singing the heck out of it

[lowfreq65]

bigfoot playing bass?............lol

[deeluv232003]

dammit i loooovvve this song!!

[deeluv232003]

what??

[bigloudwg1]

How can you not?!

[jezek21]

pretty good!

[emercito]

Lee Sklar is on of the best bass players that exists in the music, even Nathan East

[fusionjoe]

Interesting. It's the same arrangement that's used on the 1992 tour, preserved on the "Live!" CD.

[80sStranded]

I'm still searching for a studio version. I love it anyhow, anyway

[Grooovin1]

Carlos! Your groove will not be forgotten!!!

[timeoutfourtwo]

Carlos Vega on drums! The best drummer Taylor ever had.Your amazing groove and feel is sorely missed. RIP Carlos.

[steelersfan8651]

This is 1 of my happy songs. No matter what kind of mood I'm in, I smile every time I hear it!!!!

[KindaFreeki]

Best live version of this song!

[axecalibore]

Thank you! I think this is the best version of this song- even among live performances. I remember how much I loved watching this on PBS- 20 years ago! Peacelily13 is right about JT being better live. His concerts are wonderful. Note the ecstatic audience in this vid.

[NDW85]

I'm curious, is this 1988 concert on DVD?

[peacejonaslove13]

The best thing about this song is that he wrote it for his daughter. As a dad that makes me smile and think of my daughther everytime I hear it.

[samsticka]

I've known this song since I was 3.  I have it on my iPod.

[Peacelily13]

I love to listen to the live versions of his music cause he adds so much extra to it. James Taylor is awesome!

[jamessmedley82]

I've probably listened to this song roughly 2000 times since I bought his CD in 1995. And I never tire of it.

[princessjoana214]

i love it... it really keeps me smiles when i hear this song.. it makes me really feel that im in love.. i love you baby...

[clokverkorange]

If you can listen to this song and not smile, you're not human.

[Sliverhandsonbass]

The always-recognizable Leland Sklar on bass!

[dlpine71]

when she gives me that pretty little pout it turns me inside out, and i just love her beautiful, smiling face!! great post!!

~david

[samsticka]

Thanks for putting this up. This is a great performance of this song. James Taylor's the best there is.