So...for the last four hours... I've been listenin to your heart... through this gift you possess...I find my self in tears and regret...melted...touched...taken aback...lovin this moment without a comeback. I am fiftyone and cry when I sing JT's lyrics...mm...such sweet melodies and word from but a man. Kappa you have touched this mans heart and it was good...thanks, Patrick
Truly an awesome song.. You have an itch to make someones day. One of my Marines used to sing this out in Afghanistan. You sing it well.. A bit different then him. But keep making days, Seize yours and your talent. Thank you, you made mine.
Haven't visited your videos in awhile, gee this one is beautiful as always. I especially like being able to see your fingers the entire time to help me learn some of the chords. I am 61 yrs old, never get tire of learning something new--thanks for posting! I won't wait so long in between viewing.
Wow. Thank you internet! Thank you RUclips. I am sitting at my computer on a small rock in the middle of the Indian Ocean called Mauritius, and you touched me. I love your voice. I love James Taylor and this song is one of my favourites and you did it perfectly. Well done. You have a new subscriber and I even checked the email notifications for any new uploads by you. Thank you so much Kappa. Thierry.
Good description of how JT took those three life events and melded it into one emotion, one song, one hope. It's all there and artfully done. I saw JT in concert in 2006. I missed seeing JD in concert, 3 months later he died in that plane crash. I wasn't about to miss out on seeing JT!!
When I seen the title, I was excited. After listening to it.... I listened to it again..... then I listened to it again. THIS has to be the best cover of this song EVER. I'd write more.....but I'm gonna listen to it again. :) ~RamJet
we so love your voice Kappa....your guitar playin great videos you have just hit your stride in the last year or so........we have heard this song by about every artist you can think of from James to Cher...we'd say you hold your own with any of them....Cathy and Bill in Des Moines
That was a very beautiful rendition of this song. It was one of my dad's favorites, he passed away almost 3 years ago now. Thank you for making me cry in a good way.
Holy Crap! Sorry for cussing, but your voice is totally amazing!! Wow! And thanks for the story behind the song. I knew that he had some problems and was treated for depression. And you are totally right, his music career came out of the ashes of his life. He actually had a hard time performing in front of people. Watch some of his early videos and you will see how timid he was. He is still very humble. I had the pleasure of seeing him back in the 80's. It was a very moving show! And so are you!
It's not often I get cold chills from hearing someone sing. By far the best cover I have ever heard. You need to go to Nashville. Please keep posting videos. You have a God giving talent.
Very beautiful version of a very beautiful song. It doesn't come out any better than this. The emotion is full and rich and the vocal ability to carry it through is very present. I'm so happy to have discovered it here today. It's been one of my favourite songs from when I heard it first and now it's moved to the head of list. Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful gift with us.
I would love to hear some Carole King. I think you would be amazing. I have to say my favorite is the duo of you and Paul singing Sunshine On My Shoulders. I am taken to another place when I hear it. Blessings, to you all. In Jesus. Cassie
Thanks Kappa , great song. My friend Sherry just passed away recently and listening to your version of Fire and Rain brings me solace and comfort . Your voice and guitar bring back memories of the times we shared together and soothes the tragedy i feel of her leaving us at a such a young age 40 .
Ppl coment on your voice, you're beauty, and spirit ( and they're are right) Doing it you're own way. makes me only love the song even more. I've been watching you grow in playing abitly since you joined. no-one but James can play like that style he created, but you're getting dang good! **********STANDING OVATION********* from the first vocals to the end..and after the crowd has gone. Peace & Harmony bri
Hay Kappa Danielson you are AWESOME!!! wish I could be there and watch you record some of your music.you are one of the NEW GREAT FEMALE ARTIST OF OUR TIME IN 2013 wish you included your other Angels in this video with you...GOD bless you and yours
You are profoundly phenomenal. i have been dying to learn how to play this song because I love it. You play so effortlessly. i am going to study this video and learn this song. You give so many gifts with your talents. Please rock on!
Kappa, you are a Star my friend:) I've known you here for a little over 2 years now. I have watched you grow, listened to your advice with much respect, admired your love for music and family together. You are what music is about, bringing family, friends, and strangers from all over the world together through songs.
Came to this after watching your awesome "Simple Man" video. Here we have another fantastic song wonderfully done - even better than the original. I did not know the story behind the song - now rendered more poignant. Enjoyed this, and it was worth watching just for that natural, lovely and charming smile at the end! I'm now rushing off to itunes for that wonderfully evocative version of "Simple Man"!
Wow, Kappa...just amazing. You are by far my favorite acoustic artist on youtube. I look forward to all your uploads. This cover knocked me out. You just capture the soul of every song.
WOW! Kappa,..that is absolutely beautiful , and you are right....a comforting song. real life troubles sometimes birth the best in song. I'm listening with headphones, amazing audio quality. I always thot the fire and rain had to do with mental hospital shock and water therapy treatments,,,,don't know where I ever read it , or was told it,-might to be truth, even...so many lil nuggets tuck away in ones super computer!LOL..Blessing and thankyou for this beautiful performance. SWEET! XOsLaurie
Love your vocal interpretation! Hanging on to every note until the last possible split second... mirroring how difficult it is to leave a close and long time lover. Hanging on until the very last, until you can not (in any way, shape, or form) hang on longer.
Kappa, this is probably your greatest cover of a standard song. In my opinion, it's as classic as Judy Collins doing Joni Mitchell's 'Both Sides Now'. You own this rendition in every way and anyone listening knows that you feel it from the depth of your soul. I'm a huge fan of yours. I would love to hear you do "A Case Of You" or "Both Sides Now".
Hi Kappa, no matter if you will read this or not, but I just wanted to thank you! I’ve just stumbled into this version of Fire & Rain, I was not looking at this specific song or at anything directly related to James Taylor… but I love this particular song but I have to admit that it’s been years since the last time I heard it… So I am very glad that YT proposed it to me and even more happy that proposed me this version! The notes you wrote about are extremely interesting, I never though about this song as you wrote, also because I did not know every fact that you mentioned, but it is an interesting perspective that you brought us. I have to admit that, not knowing some of the things you mentioned and not being an English mother tongue (se years ago even the song lyrics where not completely clear to me, and we did not have internet), the music and James voice always delivered to me a sense of relief… as if: news and reality are really bad and sad but I am alive and I can get through somehow. Words does not say so… but the atmosphere has a different intensity. Thanks a lot!
Really enjoyed your performance. There's a soulful touch of lament always needed to bring out this song and I get that listening to your rendition. It has the colour and depth that brings the song/ music to life.
oh, my -- Breathtaking, honestly! Your voice, the deeply resonating guitar sound, your playing style, and most of all your emotion delivering it...truly gorgeous. Could sit and listen to this all day. Mr. JT would be so proud of the justice done to his phemonenol song. Thank you for the background info. Coming from that era, this is the first I know of it, as many others have also said here. What talent!
awesome I would love to just fire up a phat ass joint and sit there and watch your play music...you most certainly have a voice for this type of smooth music....great job
So many singers on RUclips sing to canned music. It's nice to see you playing the guitar yourself while you sing. It means you're double talented. Also it's just cool.
A great song! a fav of mine James is so awesome & great an artist & musician. Fabulous beautiful rendition of it Kappa.The words are so powerful still after all these years,it's a timeless song.They were the greats back then. :)) I love your poignant sweet beautiful vocal on it Kappa my dear! The way you play a guitar is just great,beautiful to listen to.That was great in the info section,you worded it so well,so right. I never knew the whole story behind it till now. Thanks,you're awesome! :)))
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Thank you girl, I see James Taylor giving you a standing ovation.
So...for the last four hours... I've been listenin to your heart... through this gift you possess...I find my self in tears and regret...melted...touched...taken aback...lovin this moment without a comeback.
I am fiftyone and cry when I sing JT's lyrics...mm...such sweet melodies and word from but a man.
Kappa you have touched this mans heart and it was good...thanks, Patrick
Absolutely beautiful! One of my favorite classics by James...
Wow your so amazing I have goosebumps 🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🙏🏻😍
I'm a little late to this party lol I hope you are still singing 🌷
OH... !!! ??? KAPPA.. Such a Great voice and guitar.. such a lovely tribute to this song!
Less than a hand full of vocalist moves me to tears when I listen. Kappa Danielson is one of Gods most precious gift to mankind.
Beautiful harmony beautiful...Full of beautiful harmony...Harmony full of beauty...
Terrific ...one of the best covers of Fire and Rain on the net...
Ive found you by accident glad I did your good, God bless you all and America lol Paul p Birmingham England x x
Truly an awesome song.. You have an itch to make someones day. One of my Marines used to sing this out in Afghanistan. You sing it well.. A bit different then him. But keep making days, Seize yours and your talent. Thank you, you made mine.
what a FANTASTIC performance !!!
Haven't visited your videos in awhile, gee this one is beautiful as always. I especially like being able to see your fingers the entire time to help me learn some of the chords. I am 61 yrs old, never get tire of learning something new--thanks for posting! I won't wait so long in between viewing.
To cover a James Taylor is big boots to fill. You did an incredible job. you are a true pleasure to listen to.
that vocal.........have a very strong character !!!!!! very nice
Didn't know the whole story behind the lyrics. Jt is one of my heros. Beautiful rendition. Thank you
OMG woman, you almost pulled a tear from my dry eyes.
Wow. Thank you internet! Thank you RUclips. I am sitting at my computer on a small rock in the middle of the Indian Ocean called Mauritius, and you touched me. I love your voice. I love James Taylor and this song is one of my favourites and you did it perfectly. Well done. You have a new subscriber and I even checked the email notifications for any new uploads by you. Thank you so much Kappa. Thierry.
Good description of how JT took those three life events and melded it into one emotion, one song, one hope. It's all there and artfully done. I saw JT in concert in 2006. I missed seeing JD in concert, 3 months later he died in that plane crash. I wasn't about to miss out on seeing JT!!
When I seen the title, I was excited. After listening to it.... I listened to it again..... then I listened to it again. THIS has to be the best cover of this song EVER. I'd write more.....but I'm gonna listen to it again. :) ~RamJet
what a good voice from this beautiful lady...
we so love your voice Kappa....your guitar playin great videos you have just hit your stride in the last year or so........we have heard this song by about every artist you can think of from James to Cher...we'd say you hold your own with any of them....Cathy and Bill in Des Moines
Just discovered you and your family's songs.... Amazing... Thank you for sharing.. You are truly Blessed...
That is a most beautiful cover of a beautiful song .
Best cover of this song...nailed it. I'm now a fan.
1st class Kappa........love your voice.......Darrell
You are amazing, Kappa ! Could listen to your voice all day.....Jagdish
That was a very beautiful rendition of this song. It was one of my dad's favorites, he passed away almost 3 years ago now. Thank you for making me cry in a good way.
Holy Crap! Sorry for cussing, but your voice is totally amazing!! Wow! And thanks for the story behind the song. I knew that he had some problems and was treated for depression. And you are totally right, his music career came out of the ashes of his life. He actually had a hard time performing in front of people. Watch some of his early videos and you will see how timid he was. He is still very humble. I had the pleasure of seeing him back in the 80's. It was a very moving show! And so are you!
@Kappadanielson Snark....the best little tuner ever!! I've tried many and this one is so sensitive....LOVE IT!!
I’ve listened to this probably 35 or 40 times. So well done
THANK YOU for buyin' my CD...love love love and love that. :) I'm at least thinking about the next one.....:))@LeSphinx2
I can't believe how fantastic you sound ! Your voice and the quality... Great !
You are nothing less than remarkable. You have inspired me time and time again. Thank you
It's not often I get cold chills from hearing someone sing. By far the best cover I have ever heard. You need to go to Nashville. Please keep posting videos. You have a God giving talent.
My favorite J.T song. You have done it justice well done.
Very beautiful version of a very beautiful song. It doesn't come out any better than this. The emotion is full and rich and the vocal ability to carry it through is very present. I'm so happy to have discovered it here today. It's been one of my favourite songs from when I heard it first and now it's moved to the head of list. Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful gift with us.
Wow!.....Amazing voice,crisp playing,and a killer J.T. song
Kappa this is one of my top 5 of all times. i loved it. beautiful job.
Just so good...what a set of pipes you've got...beautiful...
Amazing.....and beautiful. Thank you.
You guys have fantastic voices. Pitch is spot on, perfect!
Never stop singing! This is the BEST cover I've ever heard of this song. ( :
just have to stop and listen to this beautiful song by a lovely women. awesome
I would love to hear some Carole King. I think you would be amazing. I have to say my favorite is the duo of you and Paul singing Sunshine On My Shoulders. I am taken to another place when I hear it. Blessings, to you all. In Jesus. Cassie
Thanks Kappa , great song. My friend Sherry just passed away recently and listening to your version of Fire and Rain brings me solace and comfort . Your voice and guitar bring back memories of the times we shared together and soothes the tragedy i feel of her leaving us at a such a young age 40 .
Absolutely Friggin Beautiful cover of this great song..You are Fantastic
wonderful..beautiful..and so emotional performance..
Ppl coment on your voice, you're beauty, and spirit ( and they're are right)
Doing it you're own way. makes me only love the song even more. I've been watching you grow in playing abitly since you joined. no-one but James can play like that style he created, but you're getting dang good!
**********STANDING OVATION********* from the first vocals to the end..and after the crowd has gone.
Peace & Harmony
bri
voice of an angel
Your version captures this song entirely...so much soul I love u
This is killer!! "gives me goosebumps"..and that is how it's done!!! Just Fantastic!!!
Hay Kappa Danielson you are AWESOME!!! wish I could be there and watch you record some of your music.you are one of the NEW GREAT FEMALE ARTIST OF OUR TIME IN 2013 wish you included your other Angels in this video with you...GOD bless you and yours
You are profoundly phenomenal. i have been dying to learn how to play this song because I love it. You play so effortlessly. i am going to study this video and learn this song. You give so many gifts with your talents. Please rock on!
Absolutely Beautiful cover thankyou for sharing your talents with the world
Just came on this video. Like all your covers ........... Really great job.
Its still as beautiful as the 1st time I heard it. And I made sure and share it on James's facebook page,too....
you gave me goose bumps with your sweet voice and the emotion you sing with. Thankyou Kappa.....
Wow you amaze me every time thanks for sharing love the fresh breath of air . Please keep sharing.
Thank you for sharing your music.
Absolutely the best cover of this song that I have heard. Nice playing, great vocals, you have the whole package, can't wait to hear more.
I love this song...i enjoy listening to you so much. Nice to see great talent on here!! Will keep listening!
absolutely beautiful *****Kappa you are the best*******
I Literally Love the way you preform this song and that's really saying something Special, Since it is one of My All Time Favorites!! Love It!
Kappa, you are a Star my friend:) I've known you here for a little over 2 years now.
I have watched you grow, listened to your advice with much respect, admired your love for music and family together. You are what music is about, bringing family, friends, and strangers from all over the world together through songs.
Absolutely lovely Kappa, these are the songs I grew up on and come to love, your cover here is simply mesmerizing.
Excellent cover of a James Taylor classic, Hi from the Philippines :)....ASTIG!!!
Beautiful voice!!! Wow!
Now I try to play this song.You are a good musician.Have a good time.
chills to the bone..on of my favorite numbers and soooo beautifully sung and played..
thanx so much for sharing...
Greetz from Holland
Henk
This is the real value of YT: to reveal natural beauty & talents.
I can't get this song or your beautiful voice out of my mind :)
This is the first cover of this song I've heard on here with actual feeling behind the lyrics. Good job!
This is a beautiful cover. Your quiet and emotional rendition had me literally in tears.
Came to this after watching your awesome "Simple Man" video. Here we have another fantastic song wonderfully done - even better than the original. I did not know the story behind the song - now rendered more poignant. Enjoyed this, and it was worth watching just for that natural, lovely and charming smile at the end! I'm now rushing off to itunes for that wonderfully evocative version of "Simple Man"!
I'm hooked. All of your video's are so good... and with your girls... amazing! thank you!
Dido
You are amazing , I can't believe I've only just discovered you...I can only imagine Kappa 😇
Wow, Kappa...just amazing. You are by far my favorite acoustic artist on youtube. I look forward to all your uploads. This cover knocked me out. You just capture the soul of every song.
I just came upon your videos today "Southern Cross" and now this wonderful job on both
This is amazing. Such a beautiful song and voice.
I've listened to this song (Taylor version) for decades and your cover is fantastic!! Keep up the the good work WOW
you are incredible, and your rendition is startling!
WOW! Kappa,..that is absolutely beautiful , and you are right....a comforting song.
real life troubles sometimes birth the best in song. I'm listening with headphones, amazing audio quality. I always thot the fire and rain had to do with mental hospital shock and water therapy treatments,,,,don't know where I ever read it , or was told it,-might to be truth, even...so many lil nuggets tuck away in ones super computer!LOL..Blessing and thankyou for this beautiful performance. SWEET!
XOsLaurie
Love your vocal interpretation! Hanging on to every note until the last possible split second... mirroring how difficult it is to leave a close and long time lover. Hanging on until the very last, until you can not (in any way, shape, or form) hang on longer.
Great song, great voice !
Congratulations from France !
Great rendition of James' song, and the acoustics are excellent too; a very well produced vid!
Kappa, this is probably your greatest cover of a standard song. In my opinion, it's as classic as Judy Collins doing Joni Mitchell's 'Both Sides Now'. You own this rendition in every way and anyone listening knows that you feel it from the depth of your soul. I'm a huge fan of yours. I would love to hear you do "A Case Of You" or "Both Sides Now".
Your singing gave me chills! Awesome
Hi Kappa, no matter if you will read this or not, but I just wanted to thank you!
I’ve just stumbled into this version of Fire & Rain, I was not looking at this specific song or at anything directly related to James Taylor… but I love this particular song but I have to admit that it’s been years since the last time I heard it…
So I am very glad that YT proposed it to me and even more happy that proposed me this version!
The notes you wrote about are extremely interesting, I never though about this song as you wrote, also because I did not know every fact that you mentioned, but it is an interesting perspective that you brought us.
I have to admit that, not knowing some of the things you mentioned and not being an English mother tongue (se years ago even the song lyrics where not completely clear to me, and we did not have internet), the music and James voice always delivered to me a sense of relief… as if: news and reality are really bad and sad but I am alive and I can get through somehow.
Words does not say so… but the atmosphere has a different intensity.
Thanks a lot!
Really enjoyed your performance. There's a soulful touch of lament always needed to bring out this song and I get that listening to your rendition. It has the colour and depth that brings the song/ music to life.
oh, my -- Breathtaking, honestly! Your voice, the deeply resonating guitar sound, your playing style, and most of all your emotion delivering it...truly gorgeous. Could sit and listen to this all day. Mr. JT would be so proud of the justice done to his phemonenol song. Thank you for the background info. Coming from that era, this is the first I know of it, as many others have also said here. What talent!
Nicely done Kappa!!!! My favorite song and you nailed it!!! Keep up the great work!!!
Absolutely mesmerising.
WoW, great job on this Cover the emotions the feelings that flow ....
Your voice is awesome!!!I like your choice songs. Amazing
Absolutely beautiful!
Bellisimo cover, una gran voz.
awesome I would love to just fire up a phat ass joint and sit there and watch your play music...you most certainly have a voice for this type of smooth music....great job
So many singers on RUclips sing to canned music. It's nice to see you playing the guitar yourself while you sing. It means you're double talented. Also it's just cool.
Thank's for sharing Kappa ! I love the slower tempo...
WOW beautiful voice reminds me of Dolly Parton awesome really enjoyed listening
A great song! a fav of mine James is so awesome & great an artist & musician. Fabulous beautiful rendition of it Kappa.The words are so powerful still after all these years,it's a timeless song.They were the greats back then. :)) I love your poignant sweet beautiful vocal on it Kappa my dear! The way you play a guitar is just great,beautiful to listen to.That was great in the info section,you worded it so well,so right. I never knew the whole story behind it till now. Thanks,you're awesome! :)))
Kappa i just now stumbled across your videos, you are beautiful woman with an amazing talant and voice. It was pleasure listening to you play an sing.