James Taylor "Country Road"

[BeemerTwelve]

Carlos was on drums on James Taylor live CD, which might well be the best live album in history. in doubt? Play "Sun on The Moon".

[natealb]

I wonder if it masses him up when billy the big mouth bass starts singing some CCR in the background.

[windydoughnut1]

I'm not a religious person but when James sings that second verse it gives me faith...

[frekylingus]

Thank you for sharing this vid. Carlos was my uncle and I was very close to him. At the end of the video, I wasn't expecting to see a close-up of him and I definitely wasn't expecting to see that smile in action ever again. It literally made me cry. It's been almost 14 years and I remember when he died like it was yesterday. Seeing that shot reminded me of the good ol' days. Again, thank you! :)

[jrsn2cars]

@frekylingus You're very welcome. I'm very sorry for your loss. He was a great musician and he played with some of the best ever. Thanks for watching and taking time to comment.

John

[bhatchfield]

The very best version of this song!

[bekindunlimited]

Great memories attached to this song......

[TheYzrider94]

I'm 17 years old and I can MORE than appreciate this song along with James Taylor himself, one of my all time favorites.

[VitoBandito1]

James Taylor is a great big dose of feel good!

[doubleotwentyone]

James is rockin' here...

[AMart2300]

starts at 1:23

[MikeSparksMusic]

My favorite drummer that was in James Taylor's band would have to be Carlos Vega, I miss him. I love this version of "Country Road" as well.

[IrishDaddi]

my fav drummer of all time carlos vega:)

[BigBoiJC]

man that freeze frame of Carlos got me tearing up.

[jrsn2cars]

@BigBoiJC Thanks a lot for watching! I saw JT in concert last week. He did the entire show alongside his son Ben. It was a magical night! He did this song and they ROCKED IT!!

John

[deblovesbluegrass]

Thanks for the music James...love this song!

[nickdrozdoff]

No silly dancers. No near post adolescent kid pretending to actually know music or life for that matter. No phony platitudes about "playing for the misfits" of society. No marketing hyperbole. Just some damn fie music!!! This is one of my favorite tunes of all time. Taylor is the best! What a nice version of HIS tune and what a voice.

[cookster1030]

He is definitely my all time hero of music......and I come from a long line of musicians and musical tastes!!!!! If you haven't heard him live you haven't HEARD HIM!

[sxr951]

wonder if jt works out at golds gym 3 times a week?.. ............nah..lol

[dtwarmerdam]

Best version ever!

[mothulicka]

love the alembic bass..so crunchy

[TheReilly8]

see the english can always recognise talent when they hear it

[zombiemsw]

Wow, the man just gets better and better. As a kid who only listened to soul music, James Taylor was the first white male singer I really liked. His voice was/is gorgeous and mellow, deeply soulful without affecting a "black" sound. What a gem this performance is !

[martinb25]

Very cool. What a great song. Great drummer! James Taylor is one of a kind.

[trumpetbeek]

@martinb25 Carlos Vega on drums. RIP.

[MrJohnwinston]

Wow....such a joy to hear that song...cant help but smile when I hear this.

[gahemo123]

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! Is the sound my soul is making!!

[soulbalm71]

I am a city girl, but I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS!!! THANKS FOR POSTING!

[dwsabianguy]

awesome

[cdawg4391]

Carlos Vega rocks!

[steveg28hotmail]

for some reason james taylor reminds me of the eragon books i dunno lol

[lornison]

take to the highway wont you lend me your name

[InuyashaPrincess14]

Wasn't this on a tape called Squibknocket where he performed at Martha's Vineyard? It seems familiar and this is definitely a good performance! yay James Taylor!!

[mydogchance195]

@InuyashaPrincess14 you are exactly correct. I have the video and tickets for June 26th 2010. Gotta love JT

[InuyashaPrincess14]

@mydogchance195 great! I have tickets for June 10th.

[mydogchance195]

@InuyashaPrincess14 If you go online they have a trailer for the opening night of this tour. Have a great time, only days away.

[wiehow]

@petergriffin911 from family guy when they go to get stewies bear,right

[splashy44]

Still my favourite drummer...what an influence he had and still has on my playing..every time i check-back on Carlos...well it reminds me why i play the drums. RIP

[VukR1]

Fattest, tastiest groove ever RIP Carlos you are an inspiration.

[whatsso4me]

I'm taking this with me to my grave - this is beautiful.

[valbuable]

The great Carlos Vega !

[206pappy]

Thanks! I've been looking for this for quite some time! Much appreciated!

[TheReach1]

You got to be kidding me....unfair, unfair! God gives all the biggest dose of inspiration & talent... to only a chosen fewTYou go James!

[IrishDaddi]

my fav version of this song, along with the best drummer.....R.I.P. carlos

[edcollante]

Carlos Vega on drums, Don Grolnick on piano; two amazing musicians... what a great loss...

[TheUtubesuxass]

@edcollante couldn't believe it man, a great shame.

[sbranson12]

just amazing. thanks for the upload!

[stevethehat1]

That Man is awesome. I love to watch him play with Allan Holdsworth and Chad Wackerman. That is the best jazz fusion trio out there. Thanks for posting.

[stevethehat1]

Is that Jimmy Johnson on bass?

[jrsn2cars]

Yes, that sure is Jimmy Johnson on bass!

Thanks for watching!

John

[thegamelover21]

same

[01timbale]

Man! The late, great Carlos Vega on drums!

What a band!

[cl8onjames]

family guy brought me here to. haha

[hazcarate]

Country Road es una de mis canciones favoritas y Carlos Vega es uno de mis baterias favoritos , la verdad que esta cancion gana mucho con el toque de Carlos. Descanse en paz

[viperset]

what was that last part hillbilly rap lmao

[brodestar93]

that drum break is the biggest orgasmic feeling.

[juggaloD0ntDie]

this is the only good verson i can find yea i was watching family guy road to rupper and i heard brian singing it sounded familers so i came on and looked it up

[ryan15owns]

dude wtf me too

[serrob86]

lol me 2:)

[64jimmac]

Same

[SparkTV]

All I have to say about that Slipknot comment is wow! When were you born?

[CowboysFan4Life100]

This is the best live version of this song, IMO.

[ant1ph0n]

i loved listening to him with my momma as a kid. i still listen to him now ^_^

[blaster1985]

Geez, Carlos was a great, laid back drummer. I'd give my left-#%*#@ to play at his level; make you wonder what was going on. Miss him.

[jankendehond]

As Steve Gadd once said: Carlos and James wrote the book. Great performace!

[itsgone2]

Carlos Vega is my favourite player.

[tosanidrums]

Carlos. Totally underrated musician..he is up there with the Gadds, Porcaros and Coliautas of this world..

[cdawg4391]

@tosanidrums I'll go further and say that he topped Gadd, hard as that is to do. Gadd is also underrated.

[navav2002]

Yeah!! Thanks Soooo Much!! The tribute to Carlos at the end is Really Awesome!!

[EmergencyIan]

Great performance!

- Ian