9/11 James Taylor sings "Close Your Eyes" at Ground Zero

[TheBlurp123]

This is the song dad would sing to me and my sister when we were little... Beautiful

[sutter2001]

my mom calls this our song:))))) gonna make me cry!

[tommydukerulz]

Good job James.I wish I had something to offer all those people who suffered a loss that day.All I can do is pray.Wish I could do what you did that day.I know it meant alot to them.

[milkmaid1961]

I hope this performance gave just a tiny bit of comfort to those who lost someone on 9-11. The terrorists took so much from us on that day. However, every person who died left behind memories of better times for their loved ones to hold onto. And "no one's going to take that time away."

[42701zo6]

Soothing to a broken heart... Thank you James Taylor!

[deaconwillful]

I was watching the Memorial ceremonies that morning and when I heard the guitar tune of James Taylor, I began to tear up. James Taylor's soothing sounds will mend any saddened heart. I think he should have played the entire ceremony. He prepared me for worship at church were my testimony was we that are here worry about the little difficulties of life while others deal with living without their love ones for the rest of their lives due to a senseless, cowardly act. Thanks James...God Bless U!

[platter1000]

the man with a golden voice. like the person just said 2 posts behing me amen

[herbrightness]

This song is so poignant, and when performed in this context, it was shatteringly and profoundly moving. Thank you, James!

[Kate9377]

Amen...

[laviniasoloio]

Grazie James, tu suoni anche per me. Da Roma con tanto affetto.

[jessejms17]

God bless. How fitting. May it add comfort...

[mcableguru]

For those of you interested in the guitars James plays, its handmade by James Olsen. He has a wonderful website.

He is in Circle Pine, MN. You order one and he builds it. There is a long wait, but it is worth it. Enjoy!

[Muzzy337]

The terrorists will never triumph over the American Spirit.

Never.

[pjbear05]

That is a beautiful piece, and a gorgeous guitar. Any players out there, what brand guitar is JT playing? Thanks.

[mcatephotos2]

@pjbear05 he plays Olsen's

[ritavtortora]

Awesome, thanks JT "we will always remember!

[Fingerpickerdude]

WOW! Perfect choice to ease the pain!

[herbrightness]

Poignant as this song is, in this context it was shatteringly powerful. I cried freely hearing it.

[watcher53]

The "poet laureate" of my generation. Gentle expression and feeling. Can't say it better than JT. So good to hear him at this service.

[stevecary54]

For those who grew up listening to James Taylor, there are few voices that are as poignant. Having him sing in remembrance of our American dead hits the right note. Thanks, James. may healing still come to all who lost people they love

[jeffreydebra1]

James calms our souls and gives us confidence for another day....

No one like JT!

[azy63]

Elegant and poignant performance. James Taylor reassures us, soothes us, and empowers us as Americans and as human beings. He is the perfect choice for this day of rememberance.

[1970gdavis]

@azy63 Great post! James is the greatest singer song writer ever.

[renatovcortereal]

thank you