James Taylor - Shed a little Light

[sterrso219]

This song is perfect for today, Martin Luther King Jr. Day!

[Almitra2]

Thank you for posting James Taylor-I become very happy when I hear his music-so thank you so much-I need it... :-)

[Firestarter432]

He sang this song at a tribute concert two days ago for the opening of the Martin Luther King Memorial in Washington D.C. It was so amazing!

[iamfiftyyoga]

So very gorgeous! I want to standup and sing with them!

[Kaseyjf3]

@iamfiftyyoga I do

[Josie5100]

Listen to this beautiful song

[evelynopen]

I was driving, this song was playing...then I glanced at the streetname....;Matin Luther Kingstreet...;) feel blessed...

[mariegau]

Backup singer Arnold McCuller (big black dude) has been with JT forever. He's got one of the best voices I've ever heard. He's just released a CD called When I Get Paid, which is outstanding. Check out his website for more info (just google his name).

[wmsmorgan]

@robincovert, the (black back-up) singer's name is Arnold McCuller. He Skyped last night with the Dallas Songwriters Assoc. What a nice man. What a voice!

[daward2]

Saw last night in in Little Rock. Truly an outstanding concert. If he comes near and you have the opportunity, get tickets. One of the greatest concerts of my life.

[cavscouttrooper]

awesome



[lukefonfabre26]

this song is awesome

[lexinaut]

I heard this song was sung at an assembly in Marin. As a teacher, I can't think of a better song for young people to be singing together.

[njiuma]

Let us turn our thoughts today to Martin Luther King...

And recognize that there are ties between us, all men and women, living on the Earth...

Ties of hope and love of sister and brotherhood.

That we are bound together, in our desire to see the world become a place in which our children can grow free and strong.

We are bound together by the task that stands before us, and the road that lies ahead.

We are bound and we are bound...

[PinkDevilPrincess]

This performance and song was PERFECT.

[HEADSUPBERKELEY]

Shed A Little Light appears on the album New Moon Shine.

[WickedMainegirl]

The choir is practicing this song at school. They have amazing voices and I hear them everyday as I eat my lunch. It reaches inside my heart and I have a hunger to help my disabled children around the world through my new mission.

[becky71700]

i am singing this song in chorus!

awesome song

[jacobyII]

The world will not be the same with out James to help us through. Its a sad thought.

[imskysmom]

I get chills every time I hear this song...

[pdiwdlover]

I love this song! we're singing it in our school chorus, and its so epic!

[MrJuliocesar518]

love this wish there was more when he did how sweet it is on the tribute concert of 2006.jt forever awesome

[MrJuliocesar518]

love this wish there was more when he did how sweet it is on the tribute concert of 2006.jt forever

[missniecey101]

i luv this video and song i sung dis for an award cermony for elementary awww i luv this song it opend my eyes in so may ways nd im in 10 grade now i sung it when i was in 4th grade awwww!!!!

[drummertech57]

This so good!!!!!!!!! What a sound. I love this.

[bekindunlimited]

Love the line " can"t get no life from no dollar bill".....great harmonies ..could be a wonderful church hymn

[Nerdy777haley]

love this song i can listen to all day

[byoung8]

Wonderful song! And by golly, if I'm not mistaken I believe that is Blue Lou Marini working the sax for the incomparable Mr. Taylor.

[t2always]

Shed a little light.....one of the most beautiful songs.... I love james and his backup singers.....!!!

[theregsband]

this song really moves me

[HanSolo521]

@lagamidakr

wheres your economy degree, i dont talk about stuff like this because im not qualified

[Highland804]

And this has what to do with James Taylor?

[MrsVil]

@Highland804 They have been JT's back up singers for years.

[Highland804]

@MrsVil Sorry, I know that, having seen him quite a few times. I was referring to the other comments, the ones that apparently had nothing to do with JT and his b/u singers.

[little79bear]

My favourite James Taylor song, thanks.

[freakome2435]

ooooo i love james taylorrrrrrrrr soooo muchhhh/ <333

[tourjoursv]

What a powerful song! Thank you James for honoring a great man with this tribute.

And thank you Muller 1007 for posting it.

JT is my all-time favorite singer. His music will live forever!

Hey Eyzarblu, I'm going to see him in June. Charlotte, NC. We're gonna have a great time!!!!

~Vicki

[alisoninrome]

Happy MLK Day, Martin!

[excursustoo]

"Let us turn our thoughts today to Martin Luther King..."

[Eyzarblu]

I've seen JT countless times over the years and each time he's amazing! From a whole band to just a guitar and stool on stage. Fantastic each time! Going to see him and Carol King in June for the Troubadour reunion and I can't wait!!! Rock on Sweet Baby James!

[krg523101]

i think hes lipsingjust saying

[rose21luv]

lol no hes not cause he has a few notes that are off..... so if your saying its too perfect, hes not. :)

[missinglowell]

NEVER get tired of this - saw him perform it in Miami in 1991 when the album was just out, and to this day, it DOES steal the show every time (and what a FAMILY this IS! ♥)

[smartd1973]

Saw him perform this song at the Birmingham NIA this year. I wasn't familiar with the song then- being only a recent convert- but i feel it stole the show!

[SRFCHICK02038]

singing this for chorus i luv it! :D

[Locoforc0c0]

love it. i remember singing this last school year with my grade <3

[jugodejazz]

On sax is Lou Marini, one of the best session player of NYC. Beautiful post. Thanks muller1007.

[mariojjr]

Does anyone knows the name of this DVD?

[muller1007]

James Taylor  "Pull Over". It's a must-have!!

[pojo1814]

totally agree 100%!!!

[psychobollox]

hell yeh!

i have it ... excellent DVD!

[mego1271]

@mariojjr New moon shine

[robincovert]

@mariojjr How about the name of the black back-up singer? He's been with JT forever and is great!

[recovering16]

@robincovert Arnold McCuller!! Isn't he amazing?

[ILuvThunderclan]

If I were ever to become a choras teacher... I think this would be a great song to do w/ them.

[PrincessHeggie]

ya wer doing this in chorus noww

[gts101]

Oh. Lord this is good!!!! The harmonies!!! J. Taylor and J. Johnson from Flim and the BB's. And Bob Mintzer from the Yellowjackets! etc..etc..Ahhhh the cream of the crop. Nice job and thanks!

[iluv2rateurvideo]

I love this song sooooooo much. And I'm like a normal teenager and it still gets to me. :D :')

[UncleAndy13]

Those back up singers have been with JT a LOOOOONNNNGGGGGGG. Proofs in the puddin'

[SbelkBlog]

I remember singing this song in public grad school with all the children holding hands in a circle. It was the first time I believe I felt the power of worshiping the Lord! Such peaceful words and music.

[BettyButton]

This always helps. Thanks very much for posting. Great quality.

[Nordkroken]

Beutiful song and singers !!

[missinglowell]

THANK YOU for posting this! I saw them perform this in Miami (1991) on the "New Moonshine" tour - don't know why it wasn't THE centerpiece @ the inauguration.. but I'll settle for anything they do! - for sheer delight, watch this TIGHT band rehearsing this (& "Sun On the Moon"!) on the DVD "Squibnocket" in a barn on Martha's Vineyard - a rare glimpse into complexity made to look EASY! - and Arnold! -- U da MAN! ♥

[delise54]

Complexity in composition made fabulously beautiful. Thanks James!

[joekro22]

A true master craftsman...studying him and his music should be mandatory for all aspiring musicians.

[ersharbonda]

@joekro22 I bet you will all do James proud. Good luck!

[Catsoul67]

Ti fa venire la voglia di cantare, gioire e Dio sa quanto bisogno ho di questo.

Grazie Jt

[voxtrotlous]

such a great song!

[byebons]

Beautiful song. No one better than JT.

This song fits our nation & world now that President Obama is in office.

[bubblymaddie123]

I sang this song for an assembly

[Kyree522]

i sung this song for my school chorus..=]]

[hamxtor]

love this song. Sang it in High School for jazz choir.

[JelloandJonasBros]

im doing it 4 school, and its a hard song to learn, but its worth. i luv it! its catchy!!

[adorabiltyequalsme]

man i love this song. it makes me cry by how true it is! and he actually sang this song in concert! love you, james! you rock! and so does martin luther king!

[ssnoops]

Fabulous.

[peytonrut]

hey fridamemorylane we're all brothers and sisters

[mobrien35]

this is so great! my sister is singing it in music.

love all of ur other songs!

[XTREMEPENGUIN12345]

we're singing this song at an assembly on thursday

[holiday920]

Great song. He has a cool voice.  Good message.

[gnnmusic]

outstanding. very uplifting and moving. well done James

Gordon

[sarkeraniruddha]

hope i enjoyed.

[liilmrzsunshine]

nice!

[Kyree522]

this is a really nice song

[fridamemorylane]

Luckily Brother James has a good sense of humour

[Bunnyslippers48]

we're doing this song in chorus

[rocknrolllibrarian]

OMG Is that Michael Jordan singing backup?

[fridamemorylane]

no his brother Arnold McCullar

[covergirl837]

Not the white guy you ignaramus, the black dude!!!

[fridamemorylane]

The black Dude is Arnold Mccullar

[kobertreport]

they aren't brothers

[bpleines123]

Every time i hear this song...chills. Does anyone know where you can find the SNL version of this song?

[delise54]

What a great man and singer and what a great song!!! Go Sweet Baby James!

[MyKeyLyKsit]

Too bad the Obama Camp didn't see fit to choose this as their theme song!

[cowlover666666]

SORRY!!!!!!!!!

[cowlover666666]

I'm sorry. All I saw were the cuss words. :(

[cowlover666666]

hey dave89891 it doesnt matter wat he is wearing

[SparkTV]

If I am ever famous I would probably wear not so fancy stuff... this is a great song, I hope to learn this on piano soon.

[dave89891]

hey "cow lover" - read it again mate. i was saying that it doesn't matter what he's wearing because he's amazing. he could come on in a bin bag and i wouldnt care. check ur facts i was being sarcastic to a different post that WAS criticisng his appearance even to the point saying i can understand the hair loss as if he had a choice about it...idiot

[cowlover666666]

I LUV this song!:D I listen to it evry day in my class. woo- hoo! Go James Taylor.:)

[cowlover666666]

hey dave89891 dont comment that stuff even if you dont like it.

[jaryturner]

Saw it live. JT is amazing live. Amazing. His best song too, IMO.

[boken2007]

i'm singing it 4 my sring concert 2!!!! i luv it

[pieterroelofs]

brought shivers down my spine

[silverhalls]

im gonna sing this song for my spring concert!

[silvanavicente]

Great song from this artist..one of my favorites..JT you rock my world!! man

[aikoshell]

They really are like a big happy family. God, what a life, what a job to have. I wish they would adopt me-ha! I would love to sing with them, just once...

[innerbanks]

mirandazar, they sell a pump at walmart that u can use to get the air outta your head

[dave89891]

i mean come on he cant be a good singer or musician...look at what hes wearing!....for fucks sake mirandazar if you want to look at something pretty buy a magazine u imaged obbessed prick...james taylor is awesome

[scottyblaze7]

the song is good 5 thumbs

[muller1007]

Well, I guess he just wants to be comfortable on stage. Who can blaim him? I've never heard anyone complain about that. I for one always want to wear casual and light clothing when I'm on stage, playing for hours under those sizzling hot spotlights. I 'd like to think that people come see me for the music and not for the way I dress. James probably feels the same way.

[Catlovertea4]

@muller1007 mmm...maybe he's just earned the right.. kind of like Eric Clapton with Santana on his Jingo video. Maybe it's called, "easing into retirement," I don't know. .... JT... he gets to the heart and he stays there.. timeless JT.

[mirandazar]

uumm ok i can understand the hair loss thing, but to get on stage dressed like your from the midwest shopping in walmart, i dont get