Secret of life - Wandering - James Taylor [HD Jam Session]

JT Up Close & Personal. Filmed in picturesque Martha's Vineyard, these 2 songs feature James and his highly regarded touring band as they prepare for their 1992 summer tour. The DVD - "James Taylor: Squibnocket" - captures James in the relaxed atmosphere of his home, thereby giving the performances a personal, intimate quality.

This is the band that recorded "James Taylor(Live)" in a rehearsal setting on Martha's Vineyard, and is probably the only live video available of the greatly missed Don Grolnick (playing in James' band). It also features the wonderful Michael Landau, who pulled out incredibly lyrical pedal steel sounds from his electric guitar.

Secret O' Life Lyrics:

The secret of life is enjoying the passage of time
Any fool can do it
There ain't nothing to it
Nobody knows how we got to
The top of the hill
But since we're on our way down
We might as well enjoy the ride

The secret of love is in opening up your heart
It's okay to feel afraid
But don't let that stand in your way
'cause anyone knows that love is the only road
And since we're only here for a while
Might as well show some style
Give us a smile

Isn't it a lovely ride
Sliding down
Gliding down
Try not to try too hard
It's just a lovely ride

Now the thing about time is that time
Isn't really real
It's just your point of view
How does it feel for you
Einstein said he could never understand it all
Planets spinning through space
The smile upon your face
Welcome to the human race

Some kind of lovely ride
I'll be sliding down
I'll be gliding down
Try not to try too hard
It's just a lovely ride

Isn't it a lovely ride
Sliding down
Gliding down
Try not to try too hard
It's just a lovely ride

Now the secret of life is enjoying the passage of time.

Wandering Lyrics:

I've been wandering early and late from New York City to the Golden Gate,
and it don't look like I'll ever stop my wandering.

My daddy was an engineer, my brother drives a hack,
my sister takes in laundry while the baby balls the jack,
and it don't look like I'll ever stop my wandering.

I've been in the army, I've worked on a farm
and all I've got to show is the muscle in my arm,
and it don't look like I'll ever stop my wandering.

My ma, she died when I was young, my daddy took to stealing and he got hung,
and it don't look like I'll ever stop my wandering.

Snakes in the ocean, eels in the sea, I let a redheaded woman make a fool out of me,
and it don't look like I'll ever stop my wandering.

I've been wandering early and late from the New York City to the Golden Gate,
and it don't look like I'll ever stop my wandering.
No, it don't look like I'll ever stop my wandering.

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[Lisa Amuso]

You are very good at this! Thanks for posting such wonderful videos!

[Carey McGleish]

- Thank you! In your honor, I have added the lyrics for both songs. (Just press the "Show more" link below the video).

[Michael Parsons]

Einstein did not have your talent... :)

[tea3ali]

Thank you for posting the words. Beautiful, as all of James' songs are. :)

[David Murillo]

This guy is absolutely amazing. His guitar, lyrics, and his voice combine to make his music some of the most fantastic ever heard on the face of the earth.

[Tonya T Tarkany]

Love James Taylor!!! 

[Michael Parsons]

Damn! This is far beyond what I can do... God has blessed you..

[Mariano Israelit]

El dios de la musica James Taylor,lo amo!

[lastlife333]

My old man passed away last march. Used to always force me and my brothers to watch this vhs tape i used to hate it. Now i cant seem to get enough of James.This video brings back so many memories.. Rip Dad & Don Grolnick

[eyesoncheck]

Beautiful ! Wisdom woven into a wonderful song !