I actually heard Bonnie Raitt's version first (which you can tell from the production has James' signature all over it) and then found my way to the version on "Flag" - those two are my favorites...
This is the original version of the song. From "James Taylor and the Original Flying Machine." A few years later it was re-recorded for Apple Records, the Beatles label. Paul liked JT and gave him a break. This copy sounds like it is from a tape so there is some drag, but this is the original version of the song. Read the Wikipedia story on it. (Use the quotes above.) The guys also thought the recordings of these sessions were only of demo tape quality.
If you mean randallcraig's post I checked it but I'm holding my ground. Maybe it depends on which version you've heard first because, otherwise, I don't get where you're coming from. This one just melts my heart.
I grew up with this Original Flying Machine version. Love it so much that all other versions and performances pale in comparison. He and Kootch knocked out some tunes on there, didn't they?
Good for you 'rothr', but I prefer the beautiful 1971 solo version he did for the BBC's In Concert series. Check it on Tube -- it's first in the column to your right.
I love this album !!!
farmyardflavours 4 months ago
I actually heard Bonnie Raitt's version first (which you can tell from the production has James' signature all over it) and then found my way to the version on "Flag" - those two are my favorites...
chicvibe1 11 months ago
The absolute best version...the original.
MoneysUncle 1 year ago
something about him looks so much different in these old pics
codern 1 year ago
I sure wish someone would post the version from "Flag" on here!!!!!!!
landyachtfan79 1 year ago
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11xzxzxz 1 year ago
This is the original version of the song. From "James Taylor and the Original Flying Machine." A few years later it was re-recorded for Apple Records, the Beatles label. Paul liked JT and gave him a break. This copy sounds like it is from a tape so there is some drag, but this is the original version of the song. Read the Wikipedia story on it. (Use the quotes above.) The guys also thought the recordings of these sessions were only of demo tape quality.
Angelemerald 1 year ago
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11xzxzxz 2 years ago
If you mean randallcraig's post I checked it but I'm holding my ground. Maybe it depends on which version you've heard first because, otherwise, I don't get where you're coming from. This one just melts my heart.
rothr 3 years ago
I grew up with this Original Flying Machine version. Love it so much that all other versions and performances pale in comparison. He and Kootch knocked out some tunes on there, didn't they?
rothr 3 years ago
Good for you 'rothr', but I prefer the beautiful 1971 solo version he did for the BBC's In Concert series. Check it on Tube -- it's first in the column to your right.
drwinkle101 3 years ago
have loved this flying machine version since i first heard the cd. great stuff!
zommus 3 years ago