James Taylor - Carolina In My Mind

[bloobsta]

Just love North Carolina! Jump Off Rock, Chimney Rock, Big Hungry......wish I was there now.

[Roman02011]

this song got a colbert bump

[MrRdp777]

so he came up with dark side of the moon lyric before Pink Floyd did?

[7ss7ss]

Colbert Bump!

[satarell]

colbert and him sing this and its epic :D

[brucehollett]

Thumbs up if your here cuz u just watched Colbert

[Ginny82ful]

When my 2 girls were young, and my husband worked 2d shift, I would play James Taylors greatest hit's, and bake homemade bread... it eased my mind.

[kylehinderer1234]

@TheVinylBird i agree but seeing it live would have been amazing

[TheVinylBird]

Nice, but the 1968 version from his album on Apple Records is the best version

[slownoman]

@TheVinylBird the Apple stuff was way overproduced- like Phil Spector and strings were trying to strangle James. they failed.

[blungazz]

Great song, great muscian! 

[braves654321]

24 people have never been to California in their minds

[McDouble071]

@braves654321

hey... its, carolina... just pointing that out there... *cough IDIOT cough*

[TheDarkstar333]

@braves654321 derrrpa derrrrrrrrp

[yerbache]

Never been to Carolina, most likely never will, but James takes me there every time I feel like getting away from the madness...

[csunday95]

Hard to imagine that amazing music like this could be achieved through just one man's talent at vocals and acoustic guitar. 

[artdoux]

i m moroccan and i like this song since1974.i like it.

[csunday95]

This song is just impossibly beautiful and timeless as a paragon of euphony and lyricism.

[Donald76able]

We miss nc.......Such a perfect song,I see my barn my sunset

[TheSpiritOfYuva]

im so homesick for NC!!! this song is amazing!

[coliniorio]

how can there possibly be 23 dislikes?

[garcemac]

@coliniorio here is something wrong here... James is the most beautiful, pure soul to ever pick up a guitar and sing.

[Moonlightchacha]

@coliniorio bad recording probably. nice song

[blrenx]

@coliniorio There is no shortage of fools in this world that's why

[TopClubMixesToday]

@coliniorio its because the dislike button is right beside the like button...and mistakes happen

[Jcd1994]

@coliniorio make that 24

[S0u11ess]

@coliniorio better question: why does every youtube video have some retard making a stupid ass comment about the number of dislikes? People are entitled to their opinions, if they don't like the song deal with it. Don't leave some spam comment about how many dislikes there were. At least you didn't make an asinine pun like most dislike reference comments: "24 have never been to Carolina in their minds"

[taka83614]

@coliniorio Never mind about that.  as long as you like it, that's fine. Coz I like James' songs very much, that matters.

[Nickdeal1997]

@coliniorio Must be deaf.

[southernrockdrummer]

This song always makes me so homesick for Carolina

[garcemac]

@southernrockdrummer

This song has nothing to do with Carolina - no matter how beautiful NC is - the song is a state of mind. Everyone - anywhere - can miss someone; and this song has defined how I feel about a specific person for a long time.

James takes what he knows, and makes his feeling universal. I thank him for that.

[jwwasylik]

James is as hip as his bell bottoms- great song

[craftycrafter1960]

From '72 and he just got better and better, go james :)

[spaceseed1]

The first time I heard this song, I was hauling a load from L.A. to greensboro. Truly a great song!

[MrNivendra]

he is so young here

[Time4Crash90]

i'm from carolina

[hyweltthomas]

@Time4Crash90 Congratulations, I'm from Fetcham

[THmusic2]

ah, this song reminds me of home:) so beautiful

[gijohn49]

go heels!

[bobmon54]

fyi- JT messed up his rt hand in a waterskiing accident with the motor. He was a better picker, he admits it,but ha recovered to still play better than most.he is in his glory here-go JT

[supplydahigh09]

why does everyone like this version? he's too nasally imo

[fuzzypige222]

my gosh, when i was 23 i was trying hard to pick my nose correctly...thanks James Taylor !!!

[shanemeares]

Reminds me of sitting on my dad's lap when he played piano when i was like five.

[iIiNEKBONEiIi]

its nice to know theres only 20 haters in the world

[knight1768]

a voice that has always put my spirit in total peace

[5872steve]

Nice,but i think Joan Baez version is better.

[1pupblacky]

@5872steve alison krauss does a good version too.

[bassingal44]

I love this, it expresses my thoughtsy dreams

[1pupblacky]

@bassingal44 so you want to move to carolina too--for me western carolina with all the mountains and rivers.

[Othidist]

whoever those 1,159,148 viewers are... you're awsome :D

[picojohnson]

there's cat videos on U tube ? J T rocks :)

[BeautyMarked02]

Hey Chas!! Yes those were the days trousers n all. At least we aren't having to cop his backside hanging out... Miss those days and this music.

[chas4551]

Songs great, singers great but boy from 1972 do those trousers look ridiculous. Did we REALLY wear them?????????????

[chas4551]

Songs great, singers great but boy from 1972 do those trousers look ridiculous. Did we REALLY wear them?????????????

[Dragonlord7012]

19 people don't have minds.

[iuyouhkj]

if u dislike it! pls see a doctor

[twankytv]

19 dickheads are going to work in their minds!

[TheRainSnake]

gotta get home. gotta get my ass back home soon, don'cha know. XD

[sjpw62]

wow love this song. James Taylor is the best. And I love music of all kinds including rap

[tcmlr]

Considering I call NC home, I love this

[Alleno991]

Classic.

[1xstevox]

19 people are tone death retards. full stop.

[drjohnanthony100]

i sure od wish this guy would sing my songs

[misslantana52]

This is the sweetest song ever! James Taylor is so unique! I just love him:D

[quad1000]

19 people don't like hearing a transitional solo version (I mean before his 1975 re-record that became the song we all hear in our heads now...he recorded it first on his Apple Records debut release in 1969 I think with a different arrangement) of an American music classic. Tellwidum.

[gribbstone234]

@MRMustangFan87...its amazing how narrow minded you are. This dude was a junkie from "65" on. read his book if you know how.

[MrMustangFan87]

This is my favorite song in the world.....This is what everyone should listen to instead those rappers....Whats his nam lil fagg or something :)

[TerrySleeper]

Great, just great!

Thanks for uploading.

[camo22151]

i recently moved to north carolina boy am i proud to have this song put this great state exactly how it is so im going to carolina in my mind i can see he sunshine feel the moonshine and im going to carolina in my mind!!!

[MsLindaMom]

So nostalgic for the baby boomers....this is wonderful to hear.

[SadyJames]

New breakthrough artist with similar acoustic soulful melodies: Give a new artist a chance! :)

myspace.co m/sady_james

Much appreciated!

[davj36]

Awesome

[brownrt12684]

GO HEELS!

[luvdemheels]

@brownrt12684 ...im a big tarheel fan..albeit from south carolina..but carolina none the less!!

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[estrelladembicer]

typical pisces <3 i love james taylor

[nilsmontan60]

His beautiful tenor voice has aged like a fine wine.

[annecaldeira]

N gostar do James Taylor e sinal de mal gosto

[billythakilla]

i really wish i could play this on guitar

[spareaxe]

LOL....is he wearing those bell bottom blue jeans?

[fuzzypige222]

damn...one guy with a guitar.....wow

[scovs420]

I noticed the video had 18 thumbs down. Just wanted to say that you 18 are bunk!

[atomiclivin]

There's just something about that guitar and his voice...natural tranquilizer!

[jozetsuki52]

Just nice youmg James!



Taniguchi a Jozetsuki52

[rndmsk8r]

FUCK FACEBOOK!!!

[UntamedRacer]

TALENT

[010bobby]

i used to live in California...but something about the Carolinas that go me stuck here...

[mar1181992]

No matter where I go, I can go to Carolina in my mind. I think I can speak for all Tarheels when I say this song makes my heart skip a beat

[drew13holliday]

18 people have never been to Carolina..

[robps89]

@drew13holliday I've only been to Carolina in my mind.

[kingsindiandefence]

Just read a nice little book called Hillbilly Tales from the Smokey Mountains. (Try out the blog Hillbilly Tales on Facebook.). North Carolina must be one of the most beautiful places.

[iseektruth64]

From the deepest parts of me...thank you sweet baby James!

[istocco]

siempre me encantó esta canción, entre todas las hermosas canciones de James Taylor.

I always specially loved this song, among all the beautiful songs he composed and sung.

[mreducogo]

thank you james taylor!

[jammin6491]

one of the greatest songwriting guitarists ever

[robharding1957]

geat year,,,still class in the year 2011, great music never goes away,

[TheIris78]

Cool memory @doomedamerica

 and yes @ rastanyakazz

[rastanyakzzz]

Like if your here because you watched Funny People

[Andrewwascool]

I was working at his concert in Toronto tonight. As he began playing this song, a plane took off directly over top of the stadium... very eerie and fitting for the song I think. Anyways, James did a couple of playful double-takes and the crowd erupted with applause. So cool.

[jacksonbrownepuppy]

this song brings tears to my eyes. so beautiful...

[excelsior27]

Gosh, CD's are a waste of money. I got his hits on CD, and have "Carolina."

However, I never heard this ending-I'd say it's much better than him singing "Goin' to Carolina, I'm gone..." repeatedly.

James, good use of profanity in such a serene song! :)

[kev1nphoen1x]

love this guy, pride of America, beautiful heart this man as!!

touches my soul with his songs and voice.. James Taylor..

ive done a cover with my guitar at the top kev1nphoen1x

please have a listen let me know what you think

God Bless

kevin phoenix .. xx

[r1bikecam]

I photographed JT 40 years ago in Los Angeles. Have a look by Googling "cacheagency" Once you link to the site, click on Photographers and Collections. Then click on Jeff Allen. Hope you enjoy exploring the over 350 rock photographs from 1968-72 I shot , I'd love your feedback!

[Fyouveryverymuch]

@r1bikecam Great job documenting the artists of my youth!!! I loved being there and appreciate that someone thought to take pictures!

[r1bikecam]

@Fyouveryverymuch I was in my early 20's when I shot these pictures. It was just another roll of film to develop in my darkroom as a hobby back then. Had I a clue what I was doing...nope! Thanks for your input.

[thakurchandan77]

FUNNY PEOPLE!!!

don't u get bored of singing d sme song agin nd agin......

Tylor --do u get bored of takin abt ur dick......lol.

[mcooper420]

i want to go back to carolina!!! been away for 2 long

[Spadoni491]

@mcooper420 Me too man, I love North Carolina, especially Raleigh and the Outer Banks.

[Fyouveryverymuch]

@Spadoni491 very nice! such great memories of a great era. thanks for documenting it.

[musicisthemessage]

Best version of this song I have ever heard...so much soul and the guitar parts are amazingly rhythmic with his singing.

Thank you James...and thank you to The Beatles for finding this guy!

[snookerpumpkin]

my dad used to sing this to me before we went fishing,,man i miss him!

[unclepic1]

My mom complains that he looks old now she still loves him and would marry him a second, but to be honest hes more handsome now and dare i say sound better?

[spiderwez69]

who ever the 16 dislikes are seriously need to get a life and go back to disliking all the cat videos on youtube.

[rhinebckfirefighter]

I m going back to carlina

[lovehorses03]

James you've made every depressing period in my life come through shining. I don't think the world would have been the same without you and your music. God Bless You! and thank you guys for uploading this:)

[onefoot7]

JT, get your ass home again soon to Carolina , don't you know Stringbean!

[bradlan94]

Funny People???????

[XxLetsTalkGamesxX]

i love guys with distinguishing voices. you cant mistake him. also i love jim croce, very distinguised singers. would have loved to see a duet with them both. thumbs up if u agree.

[sergeantfan3]

I remember watching this when it had like 2,000 views. It's such a nice thing to see it reaching nearly 1million. Though it deserves so much more...

[DaveMellor1]

Too much brown I'm afraid

[robertocarlosdesable]

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[17MJG93]

I wanted to see him in Toronto in June, but I'm pretty tight for cash right now. Thank god tickets start at the low price of $127.00... Why does money always fuck music up?

[Mr100thmonkey]

Thank god for people like James Taylor!!!

[manuelturcios]

Just a guy and his guitar, yet a timeless tune. That's what I call frickin talent.

[nor888vast695]

NC: a vale of tranquility between 2 mountains of conceit!

[tracebell2000]

Seeing him tomorrow in Roanoke, cant wait!

[thewatman]

A gift from the Gods

[rhodajoy76]

yeah,its a video way back 1972 but it"s worth watching for....

[ciranno]

omg i see hair!!!

[brittanylovesyou2010]

my 5th cousin:)

[terpinnola]

Just saying that this goes on this forever....LOVE IT!!  CAROLINA!!!!

[terpinnola]

Just saying that this goes on this forever....LOVE IT!!

[toadfan64]

This has quickly become one of my favorite 70's tunes

[crazyfonz]

yeah not matter where you come from, its gone four here in my lil english village. too many drinks. no money.single again and back on that couch i left years ago but james taylor is universal, voice, lyrics, sounds. simple. bittersweet. but the suns coming up. beautiful.... must be my round!

[crazyfonz]

yeah not matter where you come from, its gone four here in my lil english village. too many drinks. no money.single again and back on that couch i left years ago but james taylor is universal, voice, lyrics, sounds. simple. bittersweet. but the suns coming up

[plynnemd1]

I love James Taylor's music. This is by far one of my favorites. It reminds me of home - Kernersville, NC. I've lived in Maryland for over 20 years but I can travel back home and to younger more carefree days any time just by listening to this song. I've just started taking finger picking guitar lessons-a lifelong dream. I hope to be able to play this song myself someday.

[pinnacle271]

His music was played over the loud speakers at Kenan Stadium before the UNC- Chapel Hill graduation. The ceremony included a wonderful acapella version of this song. A lasting memory.

[stjimmy3592]

@pinnacle271

I was there. I cried. And sang it for the next 3 hours after the ceremony.

[pinnacle271]

@stjimmy3592 I had my 88 yr old mother with me and we were able to sit down on the field level. To look up and see all those graduates in light blue was really something. I'm still singing the song.

[cruise122334]

This song is universal. I'm 17 and I love it. It's not just an old hit that fads with the generation that grew up with it. It's Great.

[MangloidMike]

To those 16 people that disliked this.....you obviously dont have a soul and a good taste in music

[rachid7944]

carolina is in the southeastern of USA ,capital city is Raleigh in wake county !..this for ( mizar970 ).

[julietade1]

Saw him Last night in Houston. He sang this! It was beyond memorable!. Sang for 2 hours straight. Wonderful time! Outdoor concert - beautifull weather. Perfect!

[billythakilla]

@julietade1 lucky bastard

[mizar970]

Where is your "Carolina"?



[julietade1]

I think his voice has deepened & mellowed out over the last 40 yrs. Excellent!

[arqvng]

The first time I heard this song, was sung by the Marmalade. I immediately felt in love with it, and when I discoverd it was a JT song, I fell in love twice...

[seanr521]

yea

[000evs]

James Taylor is COOL

[timwesleymiller]

Saw Taylor in SanFran 1972 What can I say. Great Man Great Great Sounds.

[timwesleymiller]

james taylor brings back the days. I saw him one time San. Fran. Back in the day. so so good. Good music good sounds.

[ajpcool11]

i could listen to him all day!

[tubeythetubba]

Remnants of the popularity of folk music b4 the Beatles dominated the music scene. Beats the hell out'a RAP doesn't it?

[gillybuff1]

Accept no substitutes, JT is the real thing.

[jontanai]

those 12 should take a lesson in music..good music

[68samee]

yusuf islam aka cat stevens and James Taylor are the best singer song writers in the world.I thought it was only Yusuf but James is just as good-I wish they would produce something together. They can both capture beauty in the palm of their hand.

[Jrobes123]

12 people have no idea who james taylor is

[dplucas1985]

@Jrobes123 It's currently 19 people, which is the same number of likes your comment has. All I can hope is that it's been liked by those 19 who have now discovered who JT is.

[brownrt12684]

@Jrobes123 ...and counting

[Coolio321100]

I'm 13(don't start stalking me or whatever) and I just found out about James Taylor and Cat Stevens and I'm in love!!!

[kevb7771]

this is such a good song ..my first musical experience as child was this very song..i still get misty eyed :)

[julietade1]

Here we are in 2011 watching a1972 video & loving it! That's Classic.

[rhodajoy76]

@julietade1 yeah but its worth watching for,i love it.

[irokatcod4]

@julietade1 i love this song and im 17.

[TheBrax666]

Great musician, great song - and he's still great nowadays :D

[burrisdarren]

true musical talent at is purest and greatest . the world will suffer a great loss when JT is gone!

[BlappyShatpank]

My Dad, brother and I used to sing this song in the car every Sunday :') Now my brother and Dad can't stop arguing. I bet if I played them this song again, they'd stop fighting at least for a day :'( Makes me cry when I listen to it now ...

[beast2714]

Man what a talented badass!

[sidiankain]

The drew Stevens version of this song is an amazing tribute to the original.