When my brother was a baby, this was his favorite song to fall alseep to. I had to learn all the words so I could sing it to him. Today is his 5th birthday. Happy birthday, Jason! :)
At the dublin ireland concert this week ..just fantastic..so good with fans signed LP and other things signed my 12yrs old daughters wrist JT..she will never wash it off ,she is completely hooked also had photo taken with him..thanks again james....that voice its just superb ..up on the roof just stunning ..they where dancing in the seats at the end...I was nearly overcome myself with You've got a friend..it was sensational...a night me and my family will never ever forget ..It was just awesome
There is something so special about this song. My dad used to sing it to me when I was a baby, and now every time I hear I get so happy. It's so beautiful.
James is timeless. My parents used to listen to him, and I listen to him today. The ultimate mellow, soothing voice. You can't really listen to James and not feel different afterwards.
I have enjoyed this song (and all of James Taylor's work in the past), and still find great enjoyment listening to and watching his performance on YouTube. Truly awesome and serenely inspiring. I grew up with his melodies and masterful performances --- both vocals and guitar playing. Love you James....
No band, back up singers, fancy light shows. Just a man, his guitar and his music. The way to truely enjoy music. Very few performers can entertain an audience like this. I can listen to his music forever.
love this song, one of the greatest ever written. i covered a version of this in tribute to my mom who we lost to cancer back in 2002. she used to sing me to sleep with this song and I in turn sang it to my kids. you can see the vid on my page. thanks JT for so many wonderful songs and for so much inspiration!!!!!
Just love this guy. I have seen him soooo many times. When I saw him last and he played this the audience sang the chorus with him - at one point he was so taken by it he started crying!! Gotta love it!!!
I saw him many years ago at the Nokia Theatre and was just amazed at how smooth his voice was even now. He came to this song and without any real fanfare began to play. I have to tell you that in that moment, as the words lifted over us I realized that after years as a kid growing up and listening to his music, and this one in particular I always considered his anthem, I was sitting only a few rows from him as he sang. It was difficult to contain the emotion that came over me. Amazing!
I listen to him play this song and I'm just blown away. Being a musician myself, I've played and tried my best to sing this song and I am just not worthy. He is a magical talent.
Does anybody know where this concert was? I'm guessing it's in Massachusetts somewhere due to the crowd reaction when he sang about the turnpike from Stockbridge to Boston being covered in snow.
I saw him live in Hawaii in the 70's, and I remember crying tears of joy, and at times sadness and sorrow, throughout the concert. Such a deeply spiritual and emotional singer and songwriter. An American icon. Thank you, James!
@jag884fn same iwth many famous muscicnas like Paul McCartney- everyone always makes rude comments about him- yet he works to raise awareness about issues, like landmines, encourages vegetarianism and peace and love-- waht more could anyone want. and George Harrison the famous Beatles band member even founded his own charity to help kids.
here's a crazy thought... I wish JT was doing the superbowl instead of the Who.... talk about the essence of America... not England! I imagine he has been approaced though, maybe he declined
I once saw him at a live concert on TV. Half of the audience was in tears....... the men too. All of his songs have such deep feeling and memories attached to them for everyone who has been a long term fan; some good; some bad, but he is a legend whos voice seems to be as good now as it has always been. Fantastic.
He really does get better with age, he came to Belfast on his 50th birthday and did a brilliant concert. He came back again last year and actually his voice sounded even richer, he`s lost the hair but none of his wonderful talent for writing and singing.
@marvy1118 Yes. I think so. It has matured with age. It has even more character and warmth now. And he's also grown and matured as a confident performer as he's gotten older.
@marvy1118 Simply His voice is fantastic, every time I listen to my mind flies over the green countryside of America, thanks james, is not your voice, your magic.
Second to McCartney/Lennon???? Only in your dreams... JT's music comes from the soul. And it permeates the heart and soul of others. No offense to you, Paul or John, but JT is the best!!!!!
I saw him a couple of year ago at Newcastle City Hall when he toured in England and was utlerly amazed. This is my favourite song and it was twice as good live than on CD. He has a brilliant voice that has a amazing affect when you're trying to relax....James Talyor is my exam secret!
they were all as dumb as each other in those days. Let your junk trivia sink into the abyss it deserves my friend. I have yet to see Mr Taylor live but it's on my list...
Wow!James Taylor is amazing!You can tell that he is a genuinely good guy...and he's a legend to boot!Also,the joy on his face when he sings this song,still after nearly 40 years...just wow!(again,heehee.)I used to sing this to my youngest son EVERY night when he was a baby and toddler...would change 'James' to his name 'Gabe',and it was the only thing that would get him to sleep.Well,Gabe is now 10 years old and he and I both love this wonderful song more than ever!
cant get enough of it! top class. only started listening to him today, my ma was at the concert last night so i thought id check him out. wish i had been a day earlier, really do!
Last night on The Tonight which was Jay Leno's last show.....He said he just had to have James Taylor sing this song and then I knew Jay and I had something very much in common....an admiration of James Taylor and especially this song.
Ahhh...one of my very favorite songs by my absolute favorite artist. He delivers the clearest, richest notes every time. I love this sweet little cowboy lullabye...and anything else James will sing! Big, big fan of Mr. Taylors! ;)
I saw him in concert in the summer of 2008, and he explained the story behind this song. I'd always thought it was a lullaby to himself as a little child, but he actually explained he'd written it for his baby nephew, who was also named James.
This is an excelent performance, but the real real old live version that was confiscated off moondoggy's channel was also phenonmenal, and James even had hair back then (lol) it's a shame we are denied viewing the old classics because "someone" thinks their being scalped....James was a treasure then and now,, Lay off the copyright infringments and let us enjoy these timeless classic's
This man is up there with Lennon-McCartney, Bill Joel, Ray Davies, etc., etc., as one of the greatest song writers of our generation. What a great song this is.
I had the opportunity to meet James a few years ago. He was performing for the 4th of July special in NY playing "On The 4th of July". Afterward, he played Sweet Baby James at the request of the crowd. The night was perfect and the song still sticks in my mind. It was amazing to meet him and sit about 3 feet away as he performed it.
I saw James Taylor, in London in 1970, sing a flawless concert including Sweet Baby James. It's been a favourite song and the key to many memories since. Timeless and beautiful.
I drive for New York Trailways and drive that route at times. I can picture the "Berkshires dreamlike" I loved JT long before now..he is awesome! And I love the comment about "if you like kids"...know exactly what you mean...lol
But James started with ( and wrote SBJ on) a gibson jumbo he bought from John Sheldon's dad. Its not just the guitar.. he's one hell of a brilliant guitar player. So relaxed and so positive in his picking. As he said once when you've played a song nearly every night for 40 years you kind of get to know it very well.
And I had a ticket for the Stockholm Concert last week... couldn't make it due to illness in the family. Talk about missed opportunities... one of the most gifted of all times
one of his all-time best songs of hundreds...makes me remember when the kids were so little and could sing them to sleep..always called my Godson by this name ....
A song for "Sweet Baby James" who will be loved by his Grandpa David R. XOXO To you Both. James Taylor you have a terrific voice. Afterlife13
lifeafter1000 1 month ago
such a great performance! He smiles, makes the audience laugh, and then gives a hell of a performance. He's truely one of the great ones.
lauramargerie 1 month ago
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MrBlueSkyMrNight 1 month ago
two words, raw talent
drummerguy217 2 months ago
one of the most impressively written songs i have ever heard in my lifetime for sure.
Discokid715 3 months ago
When my brother was a baby, this was his favorite song to fall alseep to. I had to learn all the words so I could sing it to him. Today is his 5th birthday. Happy birthday, Jason! :)
monny287 5 months ago 4
beautiful! I <3 JT... then and now!
AfricamAddict 6 months ago
He sounds better with every new release. His voice and music are timeless! God Bless!
blehman18066 6 months ago 7
At the dublin ireland concert this week ..just fantastic..so good with fans signed LP and other things signed my 12yrs old daughters wrist JT..she will never wash it off ,she is completely hooked also had photo taken with him..thanks again james....that voice its just superb ..up on the roof just stunning ..they where dancing in the seats at the end...I was nearly overcome myself with You've got a friend..it was sensational...a night me and my family will never ever forget ..It was just awesome
bekindunlimited 6 months ago
Caught him in Manchester a week or two back.
Bloody marvellous.
TerrySleeper 6 months ago
i saw him at the lg arena birmingham uk last night and he was amazing & this was my favourite song of the set he is simply pure talent
fishcalledsteve 6 months ago
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fishcalledsteve 6 months ago
For Shelby...
rj4300 7 months ago
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monny287 7 months ago
God that Olson guitar is just lovely.
dannybighair 9 months ago 2
There is something so special about this song. My dad used to sing it to me when I was a baby, and now every time I hear I get so happy. It's so beautiful.
Perfectsymmetry18 9 months ago 2
So i listen to Metallica, Megadeth, Dream Theater, etc...
but, every morning when im off to school...i always have my James Taylor playing
1. Something in the way she moves
2. Carolina in my Mind
3. Fire and Rain
4. Sweet Baby James
5. Country Road.
I can listen to anything during the day, but i gotta have my James Taylor for the morning everday :) love this guy!
SINEmaxclark666 9 months ago 2
This was my favorite lullaby growing up, my parents used to always sing it to me. Now I nearly cry every time I hear it.
sopranocellistgirl 9 months ago 3
james taylor is the man. <3
feauxfoley 9 months ago
literally the voice of an angel
billybobo2010 11 months ago
what a melodieeee
!!!
mad8machine 11 months ago
NEVER MIND SINGING HE CAN SPEAK TO ME ANY DAY OF THE WEEK.....LOVE J.T.
MsMINDYLEE 11 months ago
massachusets from the western part of the state the berkshires to the east Boston. he turnpike is a strait shot acoss the state.
martyfunnypants 11 months ago
I absolutely adore this song, it makes me so happy :)))
NatalieBroadwayBound 11 months ago 4
Where was he driving from, and what year was it?
InCharacter 11 months ago
James...what an awesome musician.
vcuramstrack 1 year ago 2
wonder
hi5master2009 1 year ago
wonder
hi5master2009 1 year ago
good song ...with Olson .
FullBloodedItalian99 1 year ago
James is timeless. My parents used to listen to him, and I listen to him today. The ultimate mellow, soothing voice. You can't really listen to James and not feel different afterwards.
k0vert 1 year ago 2
we love you James taylor. you rock
yestinad 1 year ago
I have enjoyed this song (and all of James Taylor's work in the past), and still find great enjoyment listening to and watching his performance on YouTube. Truly awesome and serenely inspiring. I grew up with his melodies and masterful performances --- both vocals and guitar playing. Love you James....
wiromal 1 year ago
wow!
madelainerose123 1 year ago
For you James...
Dad
tohom 1 year ago
No band, back up singers, fancy light shows. Just a man, his guitar and his music. The way to truely enjoy music. Very few performers can entertain an audience like this. I can listen to his music forever.
rin5581948 1 year ago 24
@rin5581948 your right just a simple man that just happens to have music as his life
patrick31ca 1 year ago
@rin5581948 Yes. Just pure God given talent. Why is there no one like this now? Well, if there is I've never heard them.
broadband0118 2 months ago
amazing love you james taylor this was the first song i heard after my son was born
imawesome722 1 year ago
my favorite...
peraconcd 1 year ago
Great Tune, great words.
journalismjoe 1 year ago
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love this song, one of the greatest ever written. i covered a version of this in tribute to my mom who we lost to cancer back in 2002. she used to sing me to sleep with this song and I in turn sang it to my kids. you can see the vid on my page. thanks JT for so many wonderful songs and for so much inspiration!!!!!
stevetwarner 1 year ago
The best singer that will ever be! No Comparison.
tmzadk 1 year ago
saw jt w/carole king last night & his voice is still amazing!
statik811 1 year ago
I started listening to JT when I was 16, so long ago, he's just as fresh as ever
But at least we share a hair-style!
bs5750 1 year ago
check out Jim Cole sounds Identical
How4gospel 1 year ago
Just love this guy. I have seen him soooo many times. When I saw him last and he played this the audience sang the chorus with him - at one point he was so taken by it he started crying!! Gotta love it!!!
nutsat88 1 year ago 2
concert was recorded in the Berkshires..Colonial Theater, Pittsfield, MA
tob1717 1 year ago
wow i havnt heard this song since i was a little kid...love it
dfrick0907 1 year ago
I saw him many years ago at the Nokia Theatre and was just amazed at how smooth his voice was even now. He came to this song and without any real fanfare began to play. I have to tell you that in that moment, as the words lifted over us I realized that after years as a kid growing up and listening to his music, and this one in particular I always considered his anthem, I was sitting only a few rows from him as he sang. It was difficult to contain the emotion that came over me. Amazing!
ejwells409 1 year ago 3
@ejwells409 god that is amazing. I so hope to see him in concert next week. Thanks for your post.
pacskye 1 year ago
I listen to him play this song and I'm just blown away. Being a musician myself, I've played and tried my best to sing this song and I am just not worthy. He is a magical talent.
azcharlie2009 1 year ago 2
Does anybody know where this concert was? I'm guessing it's in Massachusetts somewhere due to the crowd reaction when he sang about the turnpike from Stockbridge to Boston being covered in snow.
verucacherry32 1 year ago
So good it hurts.
withnail555 1 year ago 3
He plays an Olson
booman58 1 year ago
What kind of guitar does he use?
rochjordan 1 year ago
Oh, man. You are just so darned GREAT.
rogerj100 1 year ago 2
I saw him live in Hawaii in the 70's, and I remember crying tears of joy, and at times sadness and sorrow, throughout the concert. Such a deeply spiritual and emotional singer and songwriter. An American icon. Thank you, James!
london2z 1 year ago
he sings the most gripping songs. cant say enough about him. truly a legend
bowhunterARK 1 year ago 3
James Taylor for president; I'm losing faith in my brother. Shame. :(
josephortizgarcia 1 year ago
obamas not that good
jameswoods24 1 year ago
this man by the grace of god is a living legend
bonnielB100 2 years ago 3
Everything JT does is good, for all the naysayers...what did you do today? Write a song? Probably not...see ya.
jag884fn 2 years ago
@jag884fn same iwth many famous muscicnas like Paul McCartney- everyone always makes rude comments about him- yet he works to raise awareness about issues, like landmines, encourages vegetarianism and peace and love-- waht more could anyone want. and George Harrison the famous Beatles band member even founded his own charity to help kids.
4FabBEATLES 1 year ago
@4FabBEATLES hey I'm part of PETA people eating tasty animals!
XXXPharcydeXXX 1 year ago
His music is amazing!
llordcaocao 2 years ago 3
Thank You James. Simply beautiful.
jenngoconn 2 years ago
Great singer-songwriter.
miguelkorzetz 2 years ago
i watched this on new year's eve! :) i love how he explains the song and tells stories before he plays it :)
guitarjunkieVRON 2 years ago
just as sweet as the first time i heard it. and that was a million times ago. thanks James.
FRATZROCKET 2 years ago
James Taylor....the blueprint for humanity!
Scheryl1 2 years ago 3
Pretty cool to have Uncle James singing that to you, after you go to bed as a kid!
patrickgo 2 years ago 3
Have seen him just about every summer since I was 16 yrs old .. LONG LIVE JT <3
NancyNyg 2 years ago 4
this song does my heart so good!
ubertuber4u 2 years ago
here's a crazy thought... I wish JT was doing the superbowl instead of the Who.... talk about the essence of America... not England! I imagine he has been approaced though, maybe he declined
41jimmyp 2 years ago 5
I love him!
debiemarieofficial 2 years ago 3
JT is the BEST!
bonejhon17 2 years ago 3
the turnpike from Stockbridge to Boston.....long live Brookliners!!!!......rock-a-bye Sweet Baby JT>>>JK86
joekearns86 2 years ago
Great Man! I love him!
williestrada 2 years ago 2
he rocks i love him had a chrus on him when i was 5 haha i told him he said that it was cute
fagget4321 2 years ago
I just love James Taylor.
shinymoon5 2 years ago 2
I once saw him at a live concert on TV. Half of the audience was in tears....... the men too. All of his songs have such deep feeling and memories attached to them for everyone who has been a long term fan; some good; some bad, but he is a legend whos voice seems to be as good now as it has always been. Fantastic.
glurbpot 2 years ago
Does his voice actually sound BETTER here than in his younger days?!! Wonderful.
marvy1118 2 years ago 62
not only that I think he looks better too... one of those rare guys that looks good bald... like Bruce Willis.
41jimmyp 2 years ago
He really does get better with age, he came to Belfast on his 50th birthday and did a brilliant concert. He came back again last year and actually his voice sounded even richer, he`s lost the hair but none of his wonderful talent for writing and singing.
compoundsweetheart 2 years ago 4
@marvy1118 His voice is amazing.
pacskye 1 year ago
@marvy1118 I really do think it does. He's PHENOMENAL. <3333333
loopyallie1 1 year ago
@marvy1118 Yes. I think so. It has matured with age. It has even more character and warmth now. And he's also grown and matured as a confident performer as he's gotten older.
EzrinJem2 1 year ago
@marvy1118 Simply His voice is fantastic, every time I listen to my mind flies over the green countryside of America, thanks james, is not your voice, your magic.
RedForSound 7 months ago
wonderful
jt290476 2 years ago
my family loves this man. he is really awesome.his voice has never changed... i love listening to his songs.
sethcachinchavez 2 years ago
i should admit... this was the lullabye my mother sung me as a small child so i'm not exactly impartial.
mrlnq6 2 years ago 3
Maybe the most underated songwriter of the last 50 years. Second only to McCartney/Lennon.
mrlnq6 2 years ago 4
Second to McCartney/Lennon???? Only in your dreams... JT's music comes from the soul. And it permeates the heart and soul of others. No offense to you, Paul or John, but JT is the best!!!!!
Jebbi1956 2 years ago
@mrlnq6 neil young and bob dylan are two greats as well.
rocklegends4ever 1 year ago
The Best!!!
Cheeechdaddy 2 years ago
I saw him a couple of year ago at Newcastle City Hall when he toured in England and was utlerly amazed. This is my favourite song and it was twice as good live than on CD. He has a brilliant voice that has a amazing affect when you're trying to relax....James Talyor is my exam secret!
CRAZEY159 2 years ago 2
Lol, i have that secret too , i saw him in jersey just love how tranquel and soothing his voice is
isaiahsaurus 2 years ago
i've seen him in concert twice in Toronto... he was great.... the man is an amazing artist..
jettstarr9 2 years ago
he sold the junk that one of the allman brothers OD' on...
but i saw him in concert....great
rushforce33 2 years ago
It was the early 70s, almost everyone was a heroin addict...
Zcorp84 2 years ago
they were all as dumb as each other in those days. Let your junk trivia sink into the abyss it deserves my friend. I have yet to see Mr Taylor live but it's on my list...
mark22isaking 2 years ago 3
Wow!James Taylor is amazing!You can tell that he is a genuinely good guy...and he's a legend to boot!Also,the joy on his face when he sings this song,still after nearly 40 years...just wow!(again,heehee.)I used to sing this to my youngest son EVERY night when he was a baby and toddler...would change 'James' to his name 'Gabe',and it was the only thing that would get him to sleep.Well,Gabe is now 10 years old and he and I both love this wonderful song more than ever!
marybeth830 2 years ago
This is more better upload. many thanks for sharing and uploading concordrecords. He got old and bald but voice never change.
wafu2dati2eh 2 years ago
JT is the man........what a tune......
mixndrink569 2 years ago
I cant stop watching this clip......and I really dont want to.
jmack3411 2 years ago 4
cant get enough of it! top class. only started listening to him today, my ma was at the concert last night so i thought id check him out. wish i had been a day earlier, really do!
mahoooney247 2 years ago 6
never too late to discover J.T.
TheDaharbin 2 years ago 42
what a voice...great song
styzian 2 years ago 3
I can not imagin life if I could never hear this again ... I just simply LOVE it............xxx
chrisntoovi 2 years ago 3
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11tones 2 years ago
i am named after james taylor. he is so amazing.
stereohonics 2 years ago 5
James Taylor Live is the best CD I own
dave741950 2 years ago 4
One of the greatest songs ever. Love JT.
byebons 2 years ago 7
Last night on The Tonight which was Jay Leno's last show.....He said he just had to have James Taylor sing this song and then I knew Jay and I had something very much in common....an admiration of James Taylor and especially this song.
PenjiProductions 2 years ago 4
each generation love him, I also watched him on Jay Leno lasr night geeat.
dessil10 2 years ago 3
Just watched this song as James Taylor closed out Jay Leno's run on The Tonight Show. What a great, great tune.
dukestreetking75 2 years ago 3
Omg...
I'm just speechless.
Was this at the PPAC?
loopyallie1 2 years ago
~~ w0w ~~ BEAUTIIFUL song ~~ J.T. is the MAN ~~
useless03xxx 2 years ago
I have gone to every James concerts and each and every one is the best. He is an amazing man and his words just tell it all....Wow......
rickspsringfield 2 years ago
Ahhh...one of my very favorite songs by my absolute favorite artist. He delivers the clearest, richest notes every time. I love this sweet little cowboy lullabye...and anything else James will sing! Big, big fan of Mr. Taylors! ;)
sobregonuccs 2 years ago
I saw him in concert in the summer of 2008, and he explained the story behind this song. I'd always thought it was a lullaby to himself as a little child, but he actually explained he'd written it for his baby nephew, who was also named James.
mcjd43e 2 years ago
An absolute treasure.
SaphireDisc 2 years ago
...listen carefully to his voice...it hasn't changed in 39 years. What a blessing to him ...what a gift to us all!
rurbert 2 years ago 2
I beg to differ..
it's gotten better:)
MichaelBallack91 2 years ago
This is an excelent performance, but the real real old live version that was confiscated off moondoggy's channel was also phenonmenal, and James even had hair back then (lol) it's a shame we are denied viewing the old classics because "someone" thinks their being scalped....James was a treasure then and now,, Lay off the copyright infringments and let us enjoy these timeless classic's
smile4mejmarie 2 years ago
A voice to die for.
neilfunn 2 years ago
His guitar is incredible. The tone is absolutely flawless. He may as well be singing with a symphony.
bearclawhogs44 2 years ago
This man is up there with Lennon-McCartney, Bill Joel, Ray Davies, etc., etc., as one of the greatest song writers of our generation. What a great song this is.
LEROTHECAT 2 years ago
Jolly Good...I like guys named Jim...James..
Ya can't go wrong with a Jimi....
HippieJimi 2 years ago
Bloody hell, he's a bit good live. Beautiful.
withnail555 2 years ago 4
this guy has an amazing singing voice :)
plebface1234 2 years ago 2
♥ unbelievable♥
Lukiss18 2 years ago
james is just top doller, the older he gets, the better he gets, fantastic
sleaponit21 2 years ago
NHL Trade:
Phoenix Coyotes trade C Olli Jokinen to the Calgary Flames in exchange for F Matthew Lombardi, F Brandon Prust, and a first-round draft pick
jlaz89 2 years ago
L'estrema dolcezza che traspare sia nel cantare che nel modo di parlare e di porgersi, fa sì che non si possa non amare lui e le sue canzoni.
La sua delicatezza è devastante...!!!
astore123456789 2 years ago
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DixieChicks14 2 years ago
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i was gonna buy this dvd from walmart last night but i had to buy my freind a dixie chicks cd for her b-day
DixieChicks14 3 years ago
Waste of good money---LOL
LIONSTRONG4242 2 years ago
Yeh ino lol could have been watchng tht dvd just now lol
DixieChicks14 2 years ago
thanks for sharing...
cmazie55 2 years ago
Your very welcome!
DixieChicks14 2 years ago
buy both.. it's cheap anywayz
BJT75 2 years ago
Well not really when your twelve coz you dont have lots of money to just pull out of yourr wallet. i only had $12 lol
DixieChicks14 2 years ago
this was the lullabye i sang my sons.
tranurse 3 years ago
Excellent...!
chinauntan 3 years ago
This is what perfection is all about.
express49 3 years ago 3
This song is just lovely, and i agree it is even better now.
tamnliz 3 years ago
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STFU AND PLAY! :P
Stillillgal 3 years ago
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He always says the same thing before he performs this song.
Come up with some new lines James
GinderAliqueMohammed 3 years ago
Its the story behind the song, he can't just make up another story because he's told this one before.
TheJyscalator 3 years ago 8
hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha
thats just what i was thinking !!!!!
deancorleone 3 years ago
Ginder you're a noob lol.
imtherealK0NG0 3 years ago
what!! how can you say that you lier!! he is the most insperational man take that back!
DixieChicks14 2 years ago
I had the opportunity to meet James a few years ago. He was performing for the 4th of July special in NY playing "On The 4th of July". Afterward, he played Sweet Baby James at the request of the crowd. The night was perfect and the song still sticks in my mind. It was amazing to meet him and sit about 3 feet away as he performed it.
deepinthepocket 3 years ago 4
I saw James Taylor, in London in 1970, sing a flawless concert including Sweet Baby James. It's been a favourite song and the key to many memories since. Timeless and beautiful.
pvandck 3 years ago 3
I drive for New York Trailways and drive that route at times. I can picture the "Berkshires dreamlike" I loved JT long before now..he is awesome! And I love the comment about "if you like kids"...know exactly what you mean...lol
maryhimes1960 3 years ago 2
Great Song and he sings it better now than back then!
Rumplestillskull 3 years ago 4
Yeah JT! Still got it!
keithymush 3 years ago
saw him play this at edinburgh playhouse...brilliant
zachaitken 3 years ago 3
Olson Guitar more like 15,000 dollars hand made.
But James started with ( and wrote SBJ on) a gibson jumbo he bought from John Sheldon's dad. Its not just the guitar.. he's one hell of a brilliant guitar player. So relaxed and so positive in his picking. As he said once when you've played a song nearly every night for 40 years you kind of get to know it very well.
walkingbear56 3 years ago
One more thing.. he looks a happier soul these days.
Keep doing what you do JT you have been the soundtrack for many people.. (including me)
walkingbear56 3 years ago
My dad and my brother LOVE this song but I havent heard it in a while
dancingchickie1 3 years ago
I will always love James taylor. always.
Cameroncozart 3 years ago
you mean 15 thousand...?
thompsonlake 3 years ago
yup!! $15 thousand for an Olson SJ James Taylor model
attybong 3 years ago
the best sounding guitar ever!
thompsonlake 3 years ago
yeah, an olson sj james taylor signature model which costs about 15 hundred dollars
attybong 3 years ago
And I had a ticket for the Stockholm Concert last week... couldn't make it due to illness in the family. Talk about missed opportunities... one of the most gifted of all times
2ManyakaNoone 3 years ago
i was named after this song!!!!
love this song to death!!!
s0s1mpl3 3 years ago
Hopefully your name didn't include the "sweet baby" part. I love this song, but I've only seen it on TV.
TheJyscalator 3 years ago
one of his all-time best songs of hundreds...makes me remember when the kids were so little and could sing them to sleep..always called my Godson by this name ....
talkrite 3 years ago
beautiful song,my names's James too!.
goldbruce 3 years ago
awesome video!
concertvideosgreg 3 years ago
Amazing, when he sings "Stockbridge to Boston" everyone cheers and he seemlessly adds a few more chords as he waits for it to die down...
JoeMarklin 4 years ago
i watch this vid over and over and over
and evy time it gives me gooseumbs
repzak 4 years ago
Born and raised in pittsfield too bro.. saw james at tanglewood a bunch of times.. awesome!
charb413 4 years ago
I was there. I live in Pittsfield and got tickets to the Colonial. It was incredible.
vrabelm 4 years ago
ya, its great that his voice is still as good as it was 40 years ago
microtechg7 4 years ago
i love this man!
smart and simple
Stillillgal 4 years ago
I bought my father One Man Band. He absolutely LOVES it.