James Taylor "Mexico" " Your Smiling Face"

[TheMcsilva4]

Amazing a man can have so much pashion

[TheMcsilva4]

The  most anazing

[TheJumusic]

i like this song! Mexico....

[TheJumusic]

i like this song!

[maddiesmama09]

Man I like this video! Thanks!

[andeegreen]

THANK YOU!!!!!! I WATCHED THIS WHEN IT FIRST AIRED ON THE BBC IN THE UK & HAVEN'T SEEN IT SINCE MY OLD VHS TAPE WORE OUT! I AM A METAL HEAD AT HEART, BUT KNOW WHERE TALENT/INSPIRATION ALL STEMS FROM, & AS FAR AS ACOUSTIC TALENT & EMOTION IN SONGWRITING GOES, JT IS THE TOP DOG! SO SO HAPPY NOW! YAY!

[AMart2300]

Mexico 0:00-3:07

Your Smiling Face 3:08-5:49

[hazor777]

Im guessing this was 1992, maybe 1991....maybe even 1990 ?? Judging by the fasions of the back up singers etc......- great times back then.....compared to now? Shit, anything compared to now is considered "great times"............

[adriandumont1]

Hiya guys, would just like to say, I know it's not that important, but I'm an English guy, and it makes me so proud to think that we helped him a bit to get so successful. I have listened to him all my life, and his music is timeless. Love him. Thanks James.

[crisvt1964]

James Taylor is one of the best musician.

[16forever]

Does the guy on the piano happen to be Ian Stewart?

[hazor777]

@16forever : Im guessing this is early to mid 90's - I believe Ian Stewart had passed at that point......I could be wrong - the guy does look like him, but I dont think Ian ever let his hair get that long & was a bit more bigger/stocky in stature.......

[bekindunlimited]

James is the KING

[MARI007100]

Se escucha hermoso el nombre de tu pais en boca de alguien que si vale la pena y que de paso es extranjero aparte escribe cosas hermosas que mas puedes pedir ese James Taylor y no importan las balaceras y los malos ratos cuando escuchas esto y aparte otra cancion para alguine de mirada sonriente que se la dedico a ...

[southernrockdrummer]

I have been a JT fan for 40 years. He has had so many wonderful songs but this is one of my most favorites!

Bryan Adams always said he warmed up his voice before a show by singing JT tunes.

[kimsteve66]

This man is a TRUE talent ... his voice never changes and his songs are never changed as the world changes ... I would love to someday see him in concert ... his songs just send me into a peaceful state of mind ...

[sckrbt]

I didnt know Greg "The Hammer" Valentine was a backing singer!

[supertubedan]

These songs are so pleasurable, they actually bring tears (of joy) to my eyes!

This, my friends, is real music.

[brianberek]

maybe the finest backing band ever assembled...

[gingerviolette]

amen! i'm here to witness!

[brianberek]

Wow this version just pops. JT is a true pro. This video prompted me to buy my first Taylor cd.

[vokalfreak]

My favorite version out of many, thanks for posting!

[Groovemasterjoe]

I would take a killo of this shit over cocaine any day!

[Groovemasterjoe]

I want to go too mexico!!!

[brianberek]

well done!

[jcappucino]

one of the great things about the squinocket video was the little interviews they did. He has a great view on life. A definite journeyman.

[saidthey198]

This is amazing, Thanks so much !

[saidthey198]

What a wonderful performance

[RonNYC100]

Your Smiling Face always makes me smile. Great arrangements and vocals. Love JT!

[quad1000]

Great version, old clip. But RIP Don Grolnick :(

[trygvinho]

Man, this makes me so happy!

[ILoveTheMoodyBlues]

Yep, he's a great performer! My husband thought he was on his last song when he did his encore, and I swear it was like a mini-concert after the regular concert. Really gave his all for the audience :)

[johnnya28]

Bass player is very solid, love his playing.

[jrandall6]

So was he just jammin' with some friends?

[atavachron61]

Got Squibnocket years ago on VHS and couldnt wait for the dvd.

The guy is a legend.Use to listen to his white greatest hits album with the ladies when i was a lot younger.It normally did the job.

[beemer4me4u]

I lucked out with 6th row floor seats to see the JT/CK Troubador show. JT is one of our national treasures. Seeing one of his shows should be on your bucket list if you are a fan of his music.

[jrsn2cars]

@beemer4me4u I agree! I've seen him live twice and he really puts on a great show. Thanks for the great comment!

John

[kakaris75]

@beemer4me4u It's definitely on my bucket list! A dream of mine...

[gvzmontanosa]

@beemer4me4u You and jrsn2... should have ended your comments with: A) "Can I get a witness?", my personal favorite; B) "Can I get an Amen?" - To either of which I would have responded with: "Uh huh! That's right! Amen brother!" I've been fortunate enough to have seen him twice, and if you are a real fan you must see him do "Steamroller Blues" in person. If you don't you are missing one of life's most sublime pleasures. Can I get a witness?

[jrsn2cars]

@gvzmontanosa "Uh huh! That's right! Amen brother!" I have tickets to see JT with special guest Ben Taylor in a few weeks! Can't wait!! Thanks for watching!

John

[gvzmontanosa]

@jrsn2cars Amen brother! you must be livin' right! Thanks for the reply. Enjoy the hell outa the show.

[pb4ugo08]

James Taylor is in the ranks of my favorite musical artist of all time...along with Stevie wonder and "older" Michael Jackson. Love both these songs and both versions are killer. Sat here in awe and had to watch both again. Awesome 5 star upload!!

[patriciasylvia45]

Love Mexico and Your Smiling Face so very much.

[myaqui]

There's something about the synergy of live recording that I can't describe but is exemplified by ths vid.....absolutely awesome.

[patientfacilitator1]

this brings back the best memories

[athensmdm]

haha he changes his capo at 3:58...wrong key buddy! love this guys feel

[tjstrott25]

@athensmdm the whole song changes key on purpose

[jack34695]

@athensmdm It's a key change

[VoodooHighwayRocks]

@athensmdm he moves the capo several times during the song, due to key changes, not a mistake.

[annebader1]

Can't wait!

[dwsabianguy]

this is quite literally one of the best musical videos I've seen on YouTube in... all time?

[eventhorizon55]

Simply, a classic...

[danceliturgy]

That electric guitar is BANGIN'! I LOVE it!

[HowieRose]

The one and only JT. There is no other man or woman who can claim the name JT!

[jacb630]

The guy has a voice like butter! Great vid. Thanx 4 posting!

[splashy44]

Remember seeing the whole video, it was on tv some yrs ago thats wen i noticed Carlos Vega! i thought 'now thats a cool drummer' brilliant style he had soooooo fckn coooooooool!! became a huge influence on my playing...what a sad miss he is for me and many other drummers, but hey at least he left us so much eh!?

[SkyHits2010]

Perfect song and perfect performance by perfect musicians. "PLAYING LIVE"

[doxiehouse]

This video is so FUN! thank you!

[chuffedcrony]

This is Easily my Favourite Version of Your Smiling Face ever. Its soooo gooood especially when his voice goes high when he sings the second verse, soo good!

[Debbiet40]

love JT~

[sventola]

The choir is so good too

[funnymusicman123]

these 2 songs are just classic feel good, luv them

[herbzum]

the most down to earth celebrity I've ever met

[herbzum]

The barn he's playing in is on squibnocket beach. I put the roof on it with my dad

[BeNice2Others1]

honesty is the best policy <3

[BeNice2Others1]

go apples!

[BeNice2Others1]

yo you...

i've loved you for too long

[argyleed]

he is the best....i love him......

[wgb01001]

David Lasley looks A LOT like Jay Leno.

[kpfoto]

I met him at the Home Shopping Club concert he did to sell his new "Covers" album. He did a little meet and greet after and signed autographs for everyone. Got my picture with him too. Nice guy.  Awesome concert. Steve Gadd on drums.

[paintballer1236]

Vineyard vines is all i wear

[BigBoiJC]

Carlos was one of the best and is still one of my drumming heroes. RIP Carlos.

[Denton91]

Tight! I used to have this recording on tape! I have since lost it, but now that you uploaded it, I can see this finally again! Thank you SOOOOOO much for uploading this!!!!!!!

[RonNYC100]

Like Butta!

[PETEEAT]

jim s as smooth as whipped cream

[cheesepuffguy]

Music the way it should be

[7680joe]

Great footage!!! pure genious!!!!

[lawson1282]

i love the intro to this song. well the whole song of course. its funny my drivers ed teacher looks like him

[oceannaangel]

wow, you're so lucky, james is gorgeous as must be your driver's ed teacher. :)

[Tonezone]

I don't know what it is about the opening of Mexico. I just get chills whenever the song comes on

[fitzpantsenson]

man, that electric guitar has got some awesome tone. great performance of both songs. gotta love JT

[rocknflip66]

just imagining being there feeling the cool breeze while listening to James Taylor and his band playing live. and maybe have some carlo rossi wine

[crushfan76]

Where was this recorded. Its a great place!

[jrsn2cars]

It was recorded at his home on Martha's Vinyard in his barn/studio.

Thanks for watching!

John

[cc12000]

Whenever we see your smiling face playing the drums we have to smile ourselves because we love you Carlos. Rest in peace man...

[81MJT]

Brilliant what a great version of these, can't stop smiling : )

[eventhorizon55]

An American original...

[Qtrmiler74]

It's amazing how long Arnold, David, Katie and Valerie have backed him up...what a great mix of beautiful voices.

[buckeyedpeach]

Ahh the memories! Got to see him in concert a few times.. loved them. I always LOVED his voice! Mmmm only one James Taylor--that's for sure! :-)

[09knifeboy]

GOOD！！

[donatus1987]

what model of a guitar is james taylor playing here

[jrsn2cars]

The guitar that JT is playing is an Olson SJ model.

Thanks for watching!

John

[rafaemoni]

Mexico

[sevenoverthree]

Holy crap! Carlos and Mike?!?!?

Doe he ever have a band that doesn't totally kick ass?!

[fabmic]

Last tour has only authentic legends as a band...

[rendeztu]

hey, is that jesse gress on the electric guitar?

[TGF87]

Could very well be Michael Landau on guitar.

[jrsn2cars]

It is indeed Michael Landau on guitar. Check out the pedal steel sounds he gets from his electric guitar on the Fire and Rain video. Amazing!

[rendeztu]

wow.  thanks. appreciate it!

[nipishe]

I heard this song on brothers and sisters and i loved it.

[cicely997]

James Taylor is the man. Carlos Vega was an incredible drummer. Shame what happened to him

[navav2002]

I Totally Agree..frigging wicked!!

You wouldn't have the clip of the song "Country Road" from this same video would you?? Carlos Vega (the drummer...RIP) does an awesome job in that song...It's super cool ...

I remember seeing this aired on PBS or something several years ago...

Thanks for posting!!

[tommydapie123]

frigging wicked!