This man is an amazing musician with one of the best voices in the business. He has battled so many personal demons and challenges that would take most mortals out, that being said he is an iconic legend.
I honestly don't think he would consider them demons, though they later may have grown into them. They were as part of his makeup and creative process as another person's coffee and cigarettes. Hard for the layman to accept, I realize
I saw James Taylor in November 1970 at the Berkeley Community Theater. He wore the same sweater, sat down and turned the theater into his living room! This concert takes me right back there again!!!
I saw him play at the Capital Theater in Port Chester NY in May of 1970. He was alone, sitting on a metal folding chair. Dungarees, sandals and a green pocket tee shirt. He was incredible and a much better guitar player than I expected.
I wore out cd's; flag, many others and this past mothers day one of my sons brought me untitiled album but starts with Something in the way she moves on vinyl - I cried.I know all the songs by heart. God love you, I am not the only one who still loves him !
I have always wondered about the origins of this most excellent tune!! I had an old monster Norton motor cycle and nicknamed it the ' Heafty Hunk of Steamin Junk ' ! Thanks James!!! Love ya! Blue Skies!
Man alive...mm,mm,mm I’ve seen you perform this live twice in my life and both performances were amazing however THIS performance is nuanced and adorable and filled with “you-ness” (new word). Thanks for sharing you.
I think this is perfect. His story going into it is awesome. I love how he turns it into a funny thing. It takes the pressure off him messing up the guitar part a little bit. It's perfect showmanship. He was so ahead of everyone else on the guitar I believe. He could write a song lyrics and music in 10 to 15 minutes. Yes it wasn't refined and perfect but he had the basis of a perfect song in 15 minutes. Then him and his musician friends could critique it and perfect it. Within 2 hours, there's a song. A master at his craft. He must of ate, slept. And breathed a guitar
I saw James in concert about 3 months after this video . It’s as if my memory is playing out when I watch this! I’ve seen him a total of 6 times, he’s the best singer, songwriter, musician there ever was!!!! Thank You 🙏 James!!!!🎸🎼✌🏼❤️✌🏼❤️😀
Parents hated it it has cuss words. I love James many moon I saw him in Phx in person for my 55th birthday. I couldnt get an autograph because I could not stand up that long. He signed autograph his WHOLE break. No one else like him !!!!
@@donnaj.1634 My grandkids think the same when I get going to these little ditty,s by MR TAYLOR, I,m teaching them about all the great music we had through the 60, 70, and JT is a massive part of my life,s music,ly , so my friend just remember we,v all been there. PEACE BE WITH YOU MY FRIEND.✌️✌️✌️😎😎😎🏴🏴🏴🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦
Awesome video. I have the album where his version of steam roller blues has a line that includes … a Chicken that’s Chock’in, on some MF* ing blues 😂🤣🥳 👍👍👍 JT is piece of the Fabric of my Life.. Cheers from SoCal. Matthew 63yo and going strong. 🤘
Love the creative nature if this song, the wit and humor of James Taylor fused with a legit blues tune, and made perfect by his imitations , his limitations and his humility , while still trying to be the funky one. I sing this song all the time , as well as that blues that grows in the backyard of my soul.
I wasnt been to 1st grade school that year `70, when it came a hit.. only when i reach High school that i loved this song at 1978. what a great he was then..
Well, other than Sweet Baby James, of course. As a fellow James, that was my lullaby as a baby. My parents neighbor who.played guitar played it for me at my first couple birthdays in 89,90, and 91.
I like all these songs just like this. Later in his career he added a full band and they weren't the same. Still good but there's nothing like him and his guitar, alone, and hearing the sound of every note. He is a genius with words and his playing is amazing. Always loved him.
In his early 20s, James Taylor is a better guitar player than me if I was in my mid 500s!!! Wow!!! Thanks James for sharing your joyous gift!!!
at least you made it to 500
He is so freakin' handsome and charismatic here, I believe I swooned.
No auto tune. No computer sounds. No timing software. Just a man and a guitar. Real raw absolute talent. James Taylor is one of the all time greats.
Well, he does cheat with that capo...
Absoultey! 🎶🎶
@@CoCotheTurtle If a capo is cheating then I guess most guit-artists are cheaters
You said it
Thank goodness we have you tube otherwise, my record got warped in the sun.
This man is an amazing musician with one of the best voices in the business. He has battled so many personal demons and challenges that would take most mortals out, that being said he is an iconic legend.
I honestly don't think he would consider them demons, though they later may have grown into them. They were as part of his makeup and creative process as another person's coffee and cigarettes. Hard for the layman to accept, I realize
A churning urn of burning funk.
Yeah, like who could make this stuff up??? Choinin oin of boinin fuuunk.
So cute to see him so young & innocent. Who knew he was also a comedic genius?
Mitch Hedberg was influenced by him?
There's a reason why the greats are the greats. Superb.
Saw him sing this live tonight. It was amazing.
I am jealous ! Loved him forever - I am 59 !!!!
I saw James Taylor in November 1970 at the Berkeley Community Theater. He wore the same sweater, sat down and turned the theater into his living room! This concert takes me right back there again!!!
As a fan I have to say thankyou to the BBC for an amazing set of recordings from 50 years ago.
Woah! Loving this live - finest voice and humor, 50 years erased in one song, And - that sweater!
I almost came
ain't it grande ! Better than sugar baby ....
@@cecilphillip9071 no respect for music, with your comment,,,,
@@jojodaddyo6198 I don't know, however, I'd beleive Joni Mitchell knitted.
@@annieclisch Is that true? That's actually a line in her song All I Want
This is, by FAR, the best looking AND best sounding version of this BBC video...EVER....Thank you James!
Hilarious!🤣🤣🤣 He doesn't take himself too seriously. 👍😊 One of my favorite James Taylor songs!👍🥰👏👏👏
Excellent James
So freakin great!! Love you forever James!
One of the best JT songs. Can't believe he was so young when he wrote it.
Dang I just can't like or love it or comment enough then this October of 2023 oh mr. JC I'm loving you more than ever all these years
I just love the blues!!
Best childhood memory. Thank you Baby James.
My favourite album, Sweet Baby James, 50 years after I first bought it. Thank you, James
I saw him play at the Capital Theater in Port Chester NY in May of 1970. He was alone, sitting on a metal folding chair. Dungarees, sandals and a green pocket tee shirt. He was incredible and a much better guitar player than I expected.
I would sing this when awakening my daughter, in her childhood. Always, always loved this tune...
Thank you, dear Mr. Taylor!
Why did it take me until 2022 to hear this.. wow 😳 i love it
Please explain to me why I adore him, his songwriting, and playing so much. It's been over three decades and I still adore his voice and style.
I wore out cd's; flag, many others and this past mothers day one of my sons brought me untitiled album but starts with Something in the way she moves on vinyl - I cried.I know all the songs by heart. God love you, I am not the only one who still loves him !
Thank you James. I love your song and guitar. I love your sense of humor☺
I think it's the first time I heard a full Acoustic version. Fantastic 👏👏👍
Did he have the golden voice, or what? Just a natural singer and musician.
I have always wondered about the origins of this most excellent tune!! I had an old monster Norton motor cycle and nicknamed it the ' Heafty Hunk of Steamin Junk ' ! Thanks James!!! Love ya! Blue Skies!
The motorcycle of my youthful dreams ❤
I remember playing this album to death when it came out . Stole my little teen-aged heart.
Man alive...mm,mm,mm I’ve seen you perform this live twice in my life and both performances were amazing however THIS performance is nuanced and adorable and filled with “you-ness” (new word). Thanks for sharing you.
A super fine musician, no doubt... 👏😊
I think this is perfect. His story going into it is awesome. I love how he turns it into a funny thing. It takes the pressure off him messing up the guitar part a little bit. It's perfect showmanship. He was so ahead of everyone else on the guitar I believe. He could write a song lyrics and music in 10 to 15 minutes. Yes it wasn't refined and perfect but he had the basis of a perfect song in 15 minutes. Then him and his musician friends could critique it and perfect it. Within 2 hours, there's a song. A master at his craft. He must of ate, slept. And breathed a guitar
First you say "I think this is perfect", then you say "it wasn't refined and perfect". So, basically, you contradicted yourself.
I like how he is friendly when associating and describing others, while still pass jokes for them. That is an art that should be taught today.
Sweet Baby James. Kicking it out !!!
That's our type of music. Brings back great memories of great times
Thank you
Thank god this is recorded...
Pick it James!! Gotta love "churning urn of burning funk" Keep 'em coming.
Love it all..the man, the voice, the guitar playing, the dry wit 🌟
I saw James in concert about 3 months after this video . It’s as if my memory is playing out when I watch this! I’ve seen him a total of 6 times, he’s the best singer, songwriter, musician there ever was!!!! Thank You 🙏 James!!!!🎸🎼✌🏼❤️✌🏼❤️😀
I love this Mr Taylor! You’re the coolest of them all! 🎶
Lovin'this video! ❤️☮️ My daddy used to sing me James Taylor when I was little and always loved his music 🎶🎶. Got me hooked.
wow that is amazing, great version of a great song. Nice James!
No wait a minute this one this one is my absolute favorite
Seen him a zillion times over the last 45 years or so…this has always been been my fave (don’t ask me about the next one) thanks for posting
No doubt. Raw and powerful!
That voice.. When I first heard this song, um, decades ago, I knew it was special. Catchy.
My favorite. Thank you ❤
OHHH James.. you are my youth!
Mr Taylor I was four years old when this took place, but I have been a life time fan of yours.
Happy Friday to you. Listening to steamroller by jamestaylor
Parents hated it it has cuss words. I love James many moon I saw him in Phx in person for my 55th birthday. I couldnt get an autograph because I could not stand up that long. He signed autograph his WHOLE break. No one else like him !!!!
My parents claimed they couldn’t understand what they were saying in rock and roll.. Wow what they missed out on. Bless their hearts. ❤️
@@donnaj.1634 My grandkids think the same when I get going to these little ditty,s by MR TAYLOR, I,m teaching them about all the great music we had through the 60, 70, and JT is a massive part of my life,s music,ly , so my friend just remember we,v all been there. PEACE BE WITH YOU MY FRIEND.✌️✌️✌️😎😎😎🏴🏴🏴🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦
Thanks, James. I really enjoyed this.
If it’s possible to be both delightful and funky at the same time, well, this was it.
Cheers
wow, I was 16 when I first came across this, still amazing, Best Stu x
Great acoustic playing
Awesome video. I have the album where his version of steam roller blues has a line that includes … a Chicken that’s Chock’in, on some MF* ing blues 😂🤣🥳 👍👍👍 JT is piece of the Fabric of my Life.. Cheers from SoCal. Matthew 63yo and going strong. 🤘
I've always loved this song... simple, full of energy and rhythm. Thank you James
Can I L😍VE this man anymore?!? One of my favorite jams!! ❤❤❤
Love the creative nature if this song, the wit and humor of James Taylor fused with a legit blues tune, and made perfect by his imitations , his limitations and his humility , while still trying to be the funky one. I sing this song all the time , as well as that blues that grows in the backyard of my soul.
Always a pleasure to hear you sing and play !!
Some peeps just born to entertain, thank goodness!
Love this! Thank you Mr. Taylor!
Pure genius. I like this so very much!
This concert is amazing. Love that you keep posting videos from it!
Oh, brings back so, so many memories! Thank you.
I wasnt been to 1st grade school that year `70, when it came a hit.. only when i reach High school that i loved this song at 1978. what a great he was then..
CLASSIC beginning to end
I have been able to enjoy this song my entire life ! 2021 and I'm still listening
I think this is the best version I've heard of this song! Thank you so much!! 🥰💕🫂
My mother used to sing this to me ❤❤❤
Wow! You were so ahead of your time. Thank-you.
Very well. Every day I listen to this song
James you're keeping me sane during Covid 19🙏👍
Great tune
Great humour
Sweet
Awesome James!!!!
Grettings from Costa Rica
Pura vida with this real music
Keep on keepin' on Mr Taylor!
Great James, voice and guitar for a Great song ! Elvis loved It ! MV
Elvis had a smokin' performance of it, too. ruclips.net/video/4vAuXP4hIoo/видео.html
Simply put James is the blueprint
Love this wish I was there
Yes I remember this always liked it !! Love to hear your music !!! Sweet baby Jane !! ??
love this song by James Taylor ... Elvis did a great cover of it too ...
I theme from the fall gu 4:13
Priceless footage. Thank you!
Wow..timeless song by one of the greatest..so unique voice good looks and a monster in playing the guitar..james taylor..😊❤🇵🇭
Freakin' amazing...great sense of humor.
Watching this for a class but I’m not gonna hide it…..this man fineeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
Outstanding, blued out on the big island living da dream.. Aloha
This is sexy. Cannot believe I never saw it before. I have heard it but never saw him perform it. I was only 11when this aired.
Hope you are well sir. We watched the Troubadour concert last night with tears in our eyes. Just magic!
I love JT music! I've seen him 3 times over the years. I would love to see him again. Please come to Florida on day soon JT.
I used to love dancing to this song .
Legendary Music from a Talented Soul! ❤
Chills, Baby, chills. 💚
OOOOOOYYYYYYEEEEEE, JT. PEACE AND LOVE MY FRIEND'S. 🙏✌️😎🏴
Well, other than Sweet Baby James, of course. As a fellow James, that was my lullaby as a baby. My parents neighbor who.played guitar played it for me at my first couple birthdays in 89,90, and 91.
MISTER TAYLOR GETTING ON DOWN WITH THE BLUES, OOO YEAH. PEACE TO YOU ALL MY FRIEND'S.✌️😎🏴
Love this so much!!! ❤️
Love/Hate how he plays w it and then at the end shows you just how much he could go in if he wanted to. Unreal.
Excellent thanks for posting this!
Storyline to my life. Thanks James x
Love it!! Thank you for sharing these ❤️
I like all these songs just like this. Later in his career he added a full band and they weren't the same. Still good but there's nothing like him and his guitar, alone, and hearing the sound of every note. He is a genius with words and his playing is amazing. Always loved him.
I love it!! Always Have James!! 😘
Nice work
A great blues, marvel!