James Taylor - Copperline

[han264]

soundtrack to my life....thank you JT.

[frenchexperience]

more of a cowboy than ever, aint it great to watch James Taylor get older and sing such amazing songs and it's as if America flows through him like it does through John of Denver...

[ohiogirl912]

such a beautiful song by such a talented artist.

[Johnno3D]

I'm a grown man but it brings a tear to my eye every time I listen to this song, BEAUTIFUL!

[PurplK]

What a beautiful mind.

[elogee13]

great song one of my favorite..

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[JoMurr24]

incredible



[Charming7366]

Mr Taylor you are the best.

Happy and healthy holidays to you and your family.

[Antonio74151]

che stile fantastico con quella chitarra, mi piacerebbe avere tutte le sue più belle canzoni raccolte in un greatist hits come fanno i più grandi artisti come lui.

[skii617]

0:16... 240p + the microphone make james look like he has the coolest sunglasses and mustache

[TheTwilightalehouse]

@skii617 so it does

[sherrb1158]

I am breathless.

[TheTwilightalehouse]

6 deaf people have internet access?????

[sherrb1158]

@TheTwilightalehouse - We could liiiisten all nignt ... by PRAYINGING AND LIStening.

[SpaceShipRuthie]

I could listen to this guy all day and night.

[krunkytrunks410]

amazing, pure soul pure talent, PURE MUSIC!

[CRMDORM07]

frozen man

[staypeacefully]

Dear 6 people, why? There's literally no reason.

[leelovefi]

oh my goodness.....he sounds the same! i mean the same...after ALL THESE YEARS! amazing!! mesmerizing!

[vm24seven365]

@leelovefi I know...saw him in concert last year with Carole King...it was magical...he looks and sounds the same. Carole was pretty awesome too. Hope ya get to see him soon. Peace friend.

[Johnno3D]

I kept coming back to this particular video of Copperline, it's magnificent!

[whirlaway]

FIRST CLASS MUSICIAN!!! 

[mrhoffame]

My blood pressure drops like 30% everytime I listen to James!

[slcsand]

This is my favorite JT song!

[justnolsoftee]

All his songs touch me in some way... it's the stories, it's the man... I love what he makes me feel.

[jeffreydebra1]

Something magical about this song. Thanks James.

[jerrulbrit1]

I absolutely love this song. The guy is peerless.

[Tamedevil]

The writing genius of Reynolds Price combined with the musicianship of James Taylor can't be beat!

[nomanfu69]

minstrel soul blessed and blessing us all .......... D 45 yeah

[Flossy09233]

Goodness.

[JoMurr24]

honestly just incredible music...JT

[floristaisabel]

es maravilloso,en mi epoca solopodia escucharlo,pero verlo tocar es lomejor

[Anderson92749]

If where you've been and what you've been through shapes you as a human being, then what James Taylor has been through added to his later success has honed him into a diamond of a man and a true musical genius. Stay well James and live long!

[QueenToKingOfSpades]

Sends shivers down my spine.

[TheBlain1987]

just amazing. One of the best songs ever!

[jcp0129eek]

I'll never forget J.T. 

[tubeyoujim]

hermoso me encanta este hombre!!

[craftycrafter1960]

freaking awesome, gives me chills watching James perform this



[MyEscopeta]

A voice to die for

[seupoat]

@MyEscopeta No doubt about that "a voice to die for." He has away of bringing piece to your entire being, everything is OK when James is singing. He makes you feel very blessed and grateful for all the simple things in life that don't cost a dime.

[ludwig54321]

I didn't hear this the same until I saw this video. Check his face at time 2:15, then 2:45-3:00. He knows the pain of never finding the way back home, never finding that innocence and safety, "and the angels sigh". "I'm only living till the end of the week"..spooky.

[LucasAltaFloresta]

ADORO JAMES TAYLOR ESSA MUSICA E OTIMA

[MrWhkuntz]

This is writing music at its absolute best.

[glennnizich]

Our Native son, God Bless North Carolina

[getbusydying85]

"First kiss ever I took, like the page of a romance book...sky opened and the earth shook, down on copperline"

[TurboPirate1]

@getbusydying85 it do'nt get any better,  yeh

[bevil40]

I dont usually post either but James lights up my life also!!

[MrCainandabel]

James, James, James you light up my life with your music and it warms my soul. There is no-one to compare with you. You are still No 1 after all the years.

[bevil40]

@MrCainandabel No one comes close!  I agree 100%

[MrCainandabel]

@bevil40 Hey thanks...............I don't usually post but when I heard 'Copperline' the years rolled back and for 4 minutes and 29 seconds, I was 19 or so again! Thanks again.............

[ritsfata]

I'm normally not a fan of this sort of music, but this song is so incredibly beautiful.

[7927jackpark]

This guy lives in one of the most perfect places in America: The Berkshires of Massachusetts. If you haven't been there, try a visit in Spring or late Fall (the latter, after the leaf peepers leave for NYC)

[Landroverdude101]

@7927jackpark Amen

[sandystillblooms]

love this song.........James is just so great at everything he does, but this song..for some reason is my all time favorites, this and Carolina thanks

[bigiainw]

I saw James on this tour in Glasgow- what a musician and a genuinely nice guy.

[dshelley7]

Absolutely Fantastic!!!!

[nairda19451]

He's big enough to admit he's been at the top and the bottom, thats why he's a really good man. When did you ever hear of such a modest man being so talented. Wonderful songs with me throughout my life

[bupaintball2215]

great song, great artist

[pchumbod]

Love this man's voice!

[diamondtie]

I was at the Cardiff show. Only went to hear this song.

[JakeOmega11]

James Taylor

Shawn Mullins

Steve Earle

James McMurtry

Guy Clark

Nobuo Uematsu

All You'll Ever Need...

[68chargerlover]

@JakeOmega11 no Jim Croce?

[lnnerPeace]

2011: i discovered James Taylor! FINALLY

[69RedRooster]

@lnnerPeace Good for you!!! Your soul is richer because of this...

[myguitarsboroque]

JT, I love you man, my life has been better because youre in it. The best friend, i never met.

[jmw23712]

@myguitarsboroque I agree with you 100%!

[mickysangeleyes]

beautiful, my favourite JT song. I'm going to see him in Cardiff in two days time and just cannot wait, he is a true legend. Thank you for this.

[bekindunlimited]

Dublin concert this week was simply fantastic....did every hit song ..the voice was superb ..a truly awesome man who brings so much pleasure to people....kind too as he signed LP cover and my 12yr old daughters wrist JT and posed for a photo with her...she is totally hooked..a true legend ..a master craftsman so professional..and in touch with his fans..they were dancing in the aisles at the end ...it was awesome .just a superb night .and a night myself and my family will never ever forget

[79dyer]

@bekindunlimited nice!!!

[sharonlenoreanderson]

you really do fix broken hearts

[82millert]

This song is a song about his past. Copperline is a nickname of a neighborhood he grew up in in N.C. Chapel Hill

[MrNavi88]

what Steve jobs sing as well? LoL. Nice voice though but no idea what this song is about?

[Pyromaniac13831]

my pa listens to james taylor all the time its grown on me and now i love it.

[jsgehrke]

You know what it is? I just realized: It's the great soul of the Scots Irish poets.

[rovemink]

The sky opened and the earth shook

[dwightrusell]

i liked to catch the son bitch who disliked this

[GerynSloane]

I've been a fan since his very first release, I even have the Flying Machine album, I've seen him live at least 5 times over the years and he has only gotten better and better. He is superb singer, songwriter and guitar player. Sweet baby James will always be at the top of my list. I used to play Close Your Eyes as a lullabye for my daughter, the circle was complete when I took her to see him live in '94. Bless you JT for being the sound track of my life. xoxox

[jrmrinaz]

there was a really great version of this tune that he does with a bluegrass band and I cant find it anymore,,,,I dont remember who the others were-- if it was a band or not but it was a really good version--anyone know what happened to it? Could you out it back up maybe?

[andrew8833]

@RichardisDead Aye Skye is beautiful!

The Isle of Skye's just brilliant I think, think allot of it has to be with beloved regards to Runrig and my lifelong idol Malcolm Jones, one hell of a good Celtic rock guitarist.

Unfortunately Mal (who I have met 5 times now), remembers me in fact, always asks how my playing is going, how genuine is that?

But James is just simply amazing, I mean he (like I said previously), there's just something there that you don't get with all the rubbish out in pop.

[HarpinPaul]

Oh what a time we had!...Homesick but still Carolina proud. Thanks, J.T.

[journey46]

if i knew james taylor and had a nickname for him it would be "smooth".

he'll glide you into a song, groove ya, teach you only from his own experience and then thank you for the ride.

'less you need to be steamrolled and he can do that, too.

[samverquo]

yer okay the ledgend of easy listening! i also think that tracy chapman would be up there i think she has such a meaningful voice with really emotion

[samverquo]

This is such a brillient song, James Taylor is the king of meaningful easy listening!

[andrew8833]

@samverquo Ah rephrase that please, he's the legend of Easy Listening.

Can't put it into words how good this man really is, when ever I want to chill out and really listen to some good music, James Taylor is always the man I listen to, I am very proud to say that too.

He just ouses talent!

[Zona57Bob]

@andrew8833 You said it real good, Andy. And we hear JT here in Arizona, too. For more than 40 years. He's the best.

[andrew8833]

@Zona57Bob His voice is just simply one of the best, when ever I want to truly chill out.

It's like no ones ever once tried to copy him, he's incredibly unique, his own songs are just incredible, this being my favourite of his self penned stuff.

That is why the band I am in a celtic rock band I am, we play his live stuff on the PA before playing ourselves, really chills me out.

[andrew8833]

@Zona57Bob He's what I call boss!

[andrew8833]

@samverquo I have been listening to this live on a CD he did for a while now.

But to actually see his facial expressions is just amazing, really does mean something to him, it's all good.

Somehow reminds me of The Isle of Skye in Scotland, I mean it's not like I have lived there but been there more than any other place in the world for holidays, just in love with the place.

[PELLCRAY]

what does your race have to do with this, taylor is an english name and i'm french now there is some old time hate, i'm franco american and i like jt, sounds kinda shitty racist. LOL love you rozberry

[TheRozberry]

I am an African-American woman and I have been a fan of James Taylor ever since I was a teenager. He has always had such a "soulful" sound that to me speaks to everyone. My husband and I have seen him in concert twice here in Milwaukee Wisconsin.  I wish he would come this way again.

[1985sandstorm]

i love you sooooooo much!

[abw1196]

i like this to much i cant not say more about it i cant just post once

i love this song :D i love james taylor hes old but he keeps going and he still has a great voice

[Glorytotheone]

Me and my love went down on time, looking for that loving time. Just to lovers lost in time, but still in love in most of the time. Years ago but still in love, we sometime feel loost in life.

[horseman528]

Music is proof that even though our bodies age our souls are always young

[IssyCam]

@horseman528 What a beautful quote!

[horseman528]

@IssyCam Thanks for your kind words. Just the truth. John 11: 25-26

[kidcountry85]

who was the 5 DA's who disliked? Taylor is awesome

[crash12312]

some things just never get old

[TheBigDelicious]

as i commented elsewhere, i used to wade Morgan Creek in Chapel Hill, NC, fishing for largemouth bass; catch and release always. His dad was Dean of Medicine at the university there.

Blessings to you and all who are touched by your presence.

[abw1196]

i love the fact that James Taylor is still singing despite his age and i still disregard all the people saying its country when they never heard of soft rock

[TheBigDelicious]

@abw1196 I agree, if I understand your comment, 'bout "country and soft rock." Just different genres 'n words open to interpretation. By the way, I will be turning sixty-five next week. I hope that I will still be allowed to hum.

[vha3742171]

love this song. cousin sing it well.He looks so much like his cousin Jackie Mae Taylor.

[vha3742171]

love this song. cousin sing it well.

[pascalsanderdejong]

great lyrics, great music, great singer! end of discussion :-)

[willow1974guitar]

this is what musics about, it moves me!

[dtwarmerdam]

I'm 19 and love this!

[fortbaxter19]

james taylor is the best english musician

[chuffedcrony]

@fortbaxter19 hes American!

[davidbowen5]

jdclampet347, I concour. Music touches us all in various ways without the artist even being aware of it's immense effect upon us. Sad in one way, no direct relationship, that's why the music is such a treasure. Seen him multiple times in concert in Texas and Maryland, watched multiple videos of him in live performance and treasure my double CD of his live concerts while on tour and play it while traveling in my truck or car. He is so mellow and life living in his lyrics and delivery.

[Massimodem]

Good music

evergreen

bye

max

[bobjacobs123454321]

born in 69, heard some of james taylor stuff on the radio without paying too much attention over the years. i've really been enjoying his music on utube this last year however, especially these recently recorded ones.

[RaincloudmusicTFS6]

@MrNotyag

Dude, when you've won grammy after grammy for years on end, you can say that...otherwise, .....

[hnanzetta]

Beloved and prolific author and professor at Duke University for 50 years, Reynolds Price, wrote the lyrics to "Copperline." Dr. Price and James Taylor were friends.

[abw1196]

dont u say that cuz i guarentee u cant sing, its like saying hey u cant do a backflip and they say well neither can u, how many songs have u made thats right probably 0 so dont say anything cuz hes better than u

[Cortisol]

This performance is kind of the definitive version of this song for me. Watching it completely renewed my interest in James Taylor after a long absence. There is an honesty and bittersweetness that I hadn't really seen before in his performances.

[JDClampet347]

James Taylor, you are my music hero! I've always loved your music. I used to play my guitar to your music. I would stand in front of my mirror pretending i was playing in front of an audience. LOL! I was only 12 years old. Today, I still play my guitar to your music. Once in a while I still pretend I am playing in front of an audience. I am only 50! Love ya man. And you don't even know me. Funny how music works.

[sandystillblooms]

love this song, love the man, the artist...brings back such sweet memories...thanks so very much...'tore up, tore up good'...

[stasop]

one time i saw my daddy dance saw him movin like a man in a trance brought it back from the war in france

[excursustoo]

@stasop That line very nearly takes my breath away...

[TheWarWasp]

I grew up with JT,and I can finally listen to him on demand.Thank God for YouTube.

[blzzer88]

Who could dislike this????

[DwiLooseCannon]

@blzzer88 prolly some cum gargler

[stasop]

@DwiLooseCannon thumbs up

[Duomoman]

Wow! Thank you James, for singing my life all these years. I don't know how you do it, but I am very grateful and appreciative.

[babsmusic]

I will always love James!

[higherness]

aw man, i wish he still had his long hair from back in the day.

[XakTerrible]

My first favorite song ever by this incredible musician. James Taylor should win the first award for "smoothest voice ever."

[athaemik]

Incredible musician. Incredible.

[marakabi]

James Taylor is THE BOMB!!!

[cezarsantana]

@marakabi Yes he IS !!!!

[spiralcat2000]

A mesmerizing classic

[astreetaesthetic]

way to paint a damn picture, james---wow!

[flameofudun2010]

JT is the man, and I wish someone could come along to replace him when he's gone, but I seriously doubt anyone will be able to fill his shoes. Amazing ability.

[cdjohns2001]

@flameofudun2010 check out nansir on youtube. Does JT some serious justice.

[Johnno3D]

Although I am a grown man everytime I listen to this song it brings a tear to my eye. Really great ;)

[poptartsandburgers]

SHEER BRILLIANCE!

[jewmeltintheovens]

best version (thumbs up if you love JT x)

[halfblindwriter]

I intended to just listen to the first 3 seconds, after them, I still haven't stopped listening

[FluffyLipsticks]

what an artist james taylor i could listen to this song forever

[unclewalt56]

My favorite James Taylor song .... !!

[dalianreport88]

This song always sends shivers down my spine.

Extraordinary! Gorgeous!

Let me count the ways.

[HammondOrganStore]

Man I love this song! that is what I call real smooth!!!

[donaldagoncalves]

He has one of the most gorgeous voices I've ever heard in a man. I have loved him since I was eight and that's real.

[marakabi]

@donaldagoncalves you're not alone :)

[jackus69]

Gorgeous!

[gamergeek3000]

Larry played beautifully.

[cblackb1]

I've seen JT live several times and never get tired of hearing him perform, because that is what he does. ♥♥

[bjdon99]

A Copperline is a still isn't it?

[jrmrinaz]

@bjdon99 I think its a place--and when I hear this song it takes me there,,,,,,

[Crafter07]

If you feel down all that you have to do is to litsen to this and you will be happy as fuck.. Brilliant !

[FLIGHTCOMPANY]

Yup. I'm 17 and I totally appreciate his songs! I love it!

[TaylorElise03]

James Taylor is one of the most amazing artists out there. I am so thankful to be named after him. (Yes, I really am.) His song, "There We Are" is so beautiful. It made me cry the first time I heard it. James Taylor, you are my inspiration.

[Heavymentalmania]

OSTI SES BON :)

[Gunman610]

I first heard this song on the Howard Stern show and it's pretty amazing. I'm always surprised how much great music I've heard on Stern. Cyndi Lauper doing 'True Colors', Aerosmith doing 'Pink', Paul Anka doing 'Smells Like Teen Spirit', etc etc.

[mmorrison69]

@Gunman610 True colours? what?

[Milan276]

Hes still a youngster man is he damn good. Does anyone know if he is tuned down a half step for this. I am a novice at best but i always loved this song and want to learn it bad Milan276

[WellConditionedChimp]

he's the coolest geriatric around. and he manages to sing despite his dentures caroming off his tongue and gums. i doubt i could even still play guitar at his age.

[itsadeepburn]

does he ever miss a note vocally? i don't think i've ever heard him hit one sour note. i mean, he stays within a small-medium range, but still..

[TheReilly8]

his voice has got even better with age

[michaelsmorrison]

Empty Grey Houses

When I looked beyond the empty grey houses

smoking in the distance I realized

that the conflict would never end

unless I was willing to end it myself

M.S. Morrison

[TheGregslife]

One of my favorite songs,great words..thats coming from a headbanger back in the 80's !!! maybe getting old now...lol..but his music is great

[pegnog10]

Saw him live in Richmond a couple of years ago - amazing energy and sound!  Great performer and truly a master of finger style guitar. His sound is so recognizable and unique to him.

[bdyftns]

James Taylor is the best.........timeless.

[jimincairns]

Sublime. A master of his craft.

[jhildbold]

smooth

[chiefnut48]

Great song and sure enjoy watching him perform

[wp8954]

He gets better with age like a fine wine.

[fairbecca1]

@wp8954 Oh, yeah...I agree absolutely.

[xTheGreatOnexbcd]

imma cry

[MrKimerion]

grande, grande, sei legato ai più bei ricordi della mia vita...... grazie james

[charliedcoulter]

absolute class......

[sugar3whayes]

class.

[TheTop10Man]

Croce>Taylor

[michamckend1]

for my friend ian.....and lil ian