James Taylor's not just a great songwriter and storyteller ,he's an institution and a voice for eternity. How many souls has this man's music soothed. God bless you James.
I’m 72, grew up with the music of James Taylor. Crying now, as I grieve my beloved son who ended his life in April 2024. “I always thought I’d see you again”. 💔
So sorry for your loss. I love James Taylor music. I am 73 years old. All of his songs (like most of our era) have a story and mood behind. May your son Rest In Peace...God Bless You all...
When the internet goes down, real artists will have a revival. They'll come to be in touch with/find their feelings & the part of themselves that looks for & imparts hope. Til then, we still have & can memorize the good folk music of the past to keep it alive.
Jimmy; check out Bob Bennets music. He signs mostly gospel. Check out his song titled JT in honor of JT. I've been listening to Bob Bennett since the 1980's. He came out in 1976. Check out Bob Bennetts livestreams. He is one of my favorite musicians. He has never been real popular due to being obese most of his life.
I listen to this song and see him singing it and I can't stop seeing him sing this when he was young back in the 70's. I can only imagine him thinking how time went by so quickly. The song is sad but his voice is still amazing.
I come from South Africa and I came across this band while studying in Ireland in the 80s......... we had no exposure to this kind of music in SA ........... now in my 60s I look back at my life so much of my best moments and and my sad moments are captured in this music I guess it became a part of my life my journey my perseverance........... i still find myself dropping a vinyle in my journey........ called my life ❤
I watched an older version of this when you were younger, just today. I couldn't stop sobbing. My mother has had ALS and fights every day. Felt compelled to let you know I am another of the millions of people you've touched in your life thank you.
A masterpiece. One of the greatest pieces of writing and music delivered by one of our most gifted musicians of all time. We need to treasure and learn from these people. Most of today's music is utter garbage.
Fire n Rain reminds me of a very dear friend, Dawn Swartzentruver, from Watertown, Upstate New York whom I met during the Christmas holidays in 1968. I was 20 years old n she was 19 then. We developed a great relationship. Sadly. Dawn passed away in July two years ago. I truly missed her. May she Rest in Peace Amen
One of my dearest songs when I was growing up and JT is amazing how his voice does not change and the expressiveness does not change. Only he seems to have found inner peace and he radiates such warmth.
You will see her again, one day, in the afterlife! James Taylor, you are incomparable! Grown out of a time in our history when we needed your sensitivity!
The opening chords make me well up in tears. This was my brother's favorite song. We were best friends and it has been 27 years since he passed and I still can't shake him. I suppose I never will.
I’m sorry. Your words are piercing. There may be things we never get over. I just hope for God to give me grace in the peaks and the valleys. Maybe you never will shake him. I pray it gets easier.
Hope you find the peace and comfort that you long for so badly! It seems to be such an elusive place and feeling. I’m not sure I can do 27 years. Lost 6 very close close friends in Iraq, 3 at one time. Guys that I was closer to than some blood relatives! Sometimes I can hear a voice, a pop, something loud fall and instantly I’m back in that hell hole. So I can sympathize with your sentiment, Blessings to you and God speed!
I’m so grateful I got to see him in LV @ Cesar’s coliseum. Long time wish come true. He was one of my motivators to learn guitar and every time I play one of his songs.
My mother passed a month ago and we are playing this for her Celebration of Life,.. Just sitting here listening to this and all the Great memories with my mother,...Thanks James
Some really lonesome notes! Makes me think about a lot of things, including how alone I feel in this world. I’ve reached the crest and I’m headed back downhill. But, I don’t regret much for what took place on the way up to the crest. I’ve stood alone for a lot of my life, but I think I always was true to my beliefs and principles. I’ve had a lot of good people teach me the right things. May the downhill slope be long and gentle. With some adventures, excitement, and love along the way to the end of the trail. Maybe I can leave this world a better place for having lived in it.
Two close folks in my life passed the past two days and after a walk in the windy November night "when the cold wind blows it'll turn your head around"...thank you James...after pondering it for awhile...this is the song I chose to share my grief on FB
👍 🎤 🎸 ! I’m 70ish now, but grew up listening to James Taylor, and still do. Being one of his older classic songs that’ he’s recently performed, I played it back to back with a much earlier version, and prefer this one, though both are very good imo. *** A side note: After reading the ‘more’ info on this, I was truly surprised to see that John Pizzarelli is the jazz 🎸ist! I was a good friend of his sister (Anne) throughout high school, and lived in the next town from their family. She and I went to the same college and lived in the dorm with rooms down the hall from each other. John’s dad, Bucky, was a well known, respected jazz guitarist who played with some of the ‘great’s’ - and his music is still popular today.
Thank you, James for all of the wonderful hours listening to you over the last 50 years, you have always lifted our spirits and we can't thank you enough for your passionate dedication to your craft.
How blessed we are to hear such love and beauty from such a fine musician! It seems to get better with age, or at least I’m appreciating greatness more!!
I pray that somehow he feels how much a part of each of us who experience his music he is. He has shared 50+ years with each of us, been a wonderful part of our journey, and brought us such joy. I hope he knows all that he has meant to each and every one of us. He deserves to know. He has earned that privilege.
Yup. Beautiful. Like everyone here knows, Taylor's work is canon and will be played forever. But here in this vid/performance, let's take a minute and acknowledge the great Larry Goldings!!!! Master musician. Go Larry! Go Larry!
🥀Beautiful Song I've always loved this song it's since the 60's on up my sister's use to play his music. I love all of his song's they are addictive🥀☝️🥀
James è il più straordinario interprete delle sue stesse canzoni, peraltro meravigliose; nessun altro artista potrebbe interpretarle meglio di Lui ... E unico al mondo....
James is the one artist in my life that can bring a full range of emotions to the surface in an instant. All I feel is bliss because of it. The sadness is somehow happiness and the happiness is somehow gratitude. I feel a calm wash over me that I am so grateful for. I cannot be the only one that feels this way. To touch so many people in this way is a life filled with purpose, thank you JT.
James has such a pure voice, I could literally listen to this on repeat for the rest of my life. Even though the lyrics are about hard times, it's just a beautiful song, beautifully sung. ❤
My best friends mom passed away this weekend and I’m just going to miss her so much. She was so kind to me I’ll never forget her and how special she always made me feel.
Remembering that time in 2012 when I was at a James Taylor concert in Massachusetts, and a surprise guest Taylor Swift came out on stage to sing Fire and Rain as a duet. The only time I've seen Taylor Swift where the audience was not mostly teenage girls!
James Taylor can calm stress. What a musician! God bless his soul thanks for your beautiful melodies. It's so beautiful. As Dylan sang, behind everything beautiful, there's some kind of pain. Thanks for Sweet Baby James.
James Taylor's not just a great songwriter and storyteller ,he's an institution and a voice for eternity. How many souls has this man's music soothed. God bless you James.
Amen.
I’m 72, grew up with the music of James Taylor. Crying now, as I grieve my beloved son who ended his life in April 2024. “I always thought I’d see you again”. 💔
Sorry for your loss. He’s in a better place now trust me when I say that. I would know
Very poingnent I
So sorry for your loss. I love James Taylor music. I am 73 years old. All of his songs (like most of our era) have a story and mood behind. May your son Rest In Peace...God Bless You all...
May he rest in paradise ❤
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The sad thing is that we don't have very many true artists around anymore like James...so we better take all of it in while we still can....❤️❤️
Amen!!!
Your right about that just about all is now is a bunch of untalented stupid singers I won't use any names lol
When the internet goes down, real artists will have a revival. They'll come to be in touch with/find their feelings & the part of themselves that looks for & imparts hope.
Til then, we still have & can memorize the good folk music of the past to keep it alive.
What are you talking about?
They are recorded, digitally, and will be around, forever.
Jimmy; check out Bob Bennets music. He signs mostly gospel. Check out his song titled JT in honor of JT. I've been listening to Bob Bennett since the 1980's. He came out in 1976. Check out Bob Bennetts livestreams. He is one of my favorite musicians. He has never been real popular due to being obese most of his life.
Loved your music since i was a child. Still moves my soul.
It’s as beautiful now as it was back in the 70’s. This still brings tears to my eyes but also smiles now. 😊
James smiles more now when he sings it too.
I listen to this song and see him singing it and I can't stop seeing him sing this when he was young back in the 70's. I can only imagine him thinking how time went by so quickly. The song is sad but his voice is still amazing.
I come from South Africa and I came across this band while studying in Ireland in the 80s......... we had no exposure to this kind of music in SA ........... now in my 60s I look back at my life so much of my best moments and and my sad moments are captured in this music I guess it became a part of my life my journey my perseverance........... i still find myself dropping a vinyle in my journey........ called my life ❤
James Taylor they’ll never be another you.
It's a blessing of modern technology that I can jump onto RUclips and watch this brilliant man play this song when he was young and when he is old.
I watched an older version of this when you were younger, just today. I couldn't stop sobbing. My mother has had ALS and fights every day. Felt compelled to let you know I am another of the millions of people you've touched in your life thank you.
I am dying of many things. But james makes me go in comfort. Goodbye .
God’s peace with you
we are all dying so you are not alone my friend, whoever you are.
Listening to James Taylor never gets old his songs just as relevant as when I first heard them all those years ago !!!
A masterpiece. One of the greatest pieces of writing and music delivered by one of our most gifted musicians of all time.
We need to treasure and learn from these people. Most of today's music is utter garbage.
Fire n Rain reminds me of a very dear friend, Dawn Swartzentruver, from Watertown, Upstate New York whom I met during the Christmas holidays in 1968. I was 20 years old n she was 19 then. We developed a great relationship. Sadly. Dawn passed away in July two years ago. I truly missed her. May she Rest in Peace Amen
One of my dearest songs when I was growing up and JT is amazing how his voice does not change and the expressiveness does not change. Only he seems to have found inner peace and he radiates such warmth.
You will see her again, one day, in the afterlife! James Taylor, you are incomparable! Grown out of a time in our history when we needed your sensitivity!
One day ❣️🥀
Music like this will never be forgotten. Our children and their children will cherish it forever.
Indeed 🙏❤
We still need it :)
And we still need JT, his artistry, sensitivity and love.
James Taylor is in a class of his own! Always loved ♥️♥️
❤️❤️❤️❤️50 years since I heard him in the Red sea fish in Eilat.
This song helped me thru my darkest hours. Thanks, James.
One of the most recognizable voices in pop music ever....unique and unmistakable....
I love James Taylor and I always will
Marvellous.
The opening chords make me well up in tears. This was my brother's favorite song. We were best friends and it has been 27 years since he passed and I still can't shake him. I suppose I never will.
I’m sorry. Your words are piercing. There may be things we never get over. I just hope for God to give me grace in the peaks and the valleys. Maybe you never will shake him. I pray it gets easier.
Look to God's promises He's not dead You will see your brother again 🙏 he's resting in an Immaculate Spirit Body not made with hands, and in no pain
Hope you find the peace and comfort that you long for so badly! It seems to be such an elusive place and feeling. I’m not sure I can do 27 years. Lost 6 very close close friends in Iraq, 3 at one time. Guys that I was closer to than some blood relatives! Sometimes I can hear a voice, a pop, something loud fall and instantly I’m back in that hell hole. So I can sympathize with your sentiment, Blessings to you and God speed!
There is something so painfully sweet about fire & rain. It speaks to me of madness, hope, and despair. James Taylor is a national hero.
I cry, too
Ive pushed through fire and rain, so that I can hear you one more time again, Thank you.
Proof, if needed, there's no substitute for talent. Beautiful as always 🥰
I’m so grateful I got to see him in LV @ Cesar’s coliseum. Long time wish come true. He was one of my motivators to learn guitar and every time I play one of his songs.
My mother passed a month ago and we are playing this for her Celebration of Life,.. Just sitting here listening to this and all the Great memories with my mother,...Thanks James
I I I ❤️❤️
Some really lonesome notes! Makes me think about a lot of things, including how alone I feel in this world. I’ve reached the crest and I’m headed back downhill. But, I don’t regret much for what took place on the way up to the crest. I’ve stood alone for a lot of my life, but I think I always was true to my beliefs and principles. I’ve had a lot of good people teach me the right things. May the downhill slope be long and gentle. With some adventures, excitement, and love along the way to the end of the trail. Maybe I can leave this world a better place for having lived in it.
If you have Jesus as a friend then the retirement benefits are out of this world !
Essa música é uma obra de arte!
I have loved this man's music for more than 50 years, pure genius.
Such a awesome song, great singer. One of my favorites ,throughout the ages. At 72, he still lights my fire❤
Two close folks in my life passed the past two days and after a walk in the windy November night "when the cold wind blows it'll turn your head around"...thank you James...after pondering it for awhile...this is the song I chose to share my grief on FB
I'm. So sorry. Yeah. Lost parents. Aunt Uncle. Boston terrier of 13 yrs. Husband. Of 24 yrs. Song to play over. Over. And Carol king
Thank you Mr Taylor 🙏🏽
👍 🎤 🎸 ! I’m 70ish now, but grew up listening to James Taylor, and still do. Being one of his older classic songs that’ he’s recently performed, I played it back to back with a much earlier version, and prefer this one, though both are very good imo. *** A side note: After reading the ‘more’ info on this, I was truly surprised to see that John Pizzarelli is the jazz 🎸ist! I was a good friend of his sister (Anne) throughout high school, and lived in the next town from their family. She and I went to the same college and lived in the dorm with rooms down the hall from each other. John’s dad, Bucky, was a well known, respected jazz guitarist who played with some of the ‘great’s’ - and his music is still popular today.
Thank you, James for all of the wonderful hours listening to you over the last 50 years, you have always lifted our spirits and we can't thank you enough for your passionate dedication to your craft.
Oh sweet baby James. Your voice and your presence has stayed pure.
James Taylor you are just amazing
Sweet Sounds JT, My ears dance at the vibration of your strings and my heart is filled with your voice, Blessings
Namaste he's a beautiful frequency..vibration.💫🙏❤🎶🎶
How blessed we are to hear such love and beauty from such a fine musician! It seems to get better with age, or at least I’m appreciating greatness more!!
So veey wonderful! James Taylor, accept no substitutes.
This song is timeless 💞🎶 always a favorite.
WONDERBAR!!!!!!! MY WIFE AND I ENJOYED EVER MINUTE OF THIS SONG - *BRAVO!!!!!!!*
Its 2022 and I'm still in love with James Taylor 💗💗💗💗
So am I and I am 79,it,s been love since 1969
Me too. Loved him back in the 60's & 70's , love him more now.
One of my favorite artist of all time.
I pray that somehow he feels how much a part of each of us who experience his music he is. He has shared 50+ years with each of us, been a wonderful part of our journey, and brought us such joy. I hope he knows all that he has meant to each and every one of us. He deserves to know. He has earned that privilege.
A beautiful song that is a shining light to our generation
A song that lives in my heart...thank you JT!
Absolute American treasure! Thanks JT
I've seen fire and rain too, and I always thought I'd see him one more time again.
I truly love this man, so damn grateful that this is what America use to produce and we produced the best on the planet.
LOL yeah right
Happy birthday Mr Taylor! Today (March 12) is my birthday too, and I’m honored I share it with a legend!
You are totally awesome James ! Bringing memories back ...you are truly so awesome & talented ! Thank You !
I am a Christian - you are - for me - a little bit a Jesus - in a musicial way, the same Message! Love you!
Yup. Beautiful. Like everyone here knows, Taylor's work is canon and will be played forever. But here in this vid/performance, let's take a minute and acknowledge the great Larry Goldings!!!! Master musician. Go Larry! Go Larry!
James' voice is still so good...hasn't changed a bit
This is my all time favorite James Taylor song!
.. Huge performances for fifty years ı feel.. Hats off to Mr..
Beautiful 💜
🥀Beautiful Song I've always loved this song it's since the 60's on up my sister's use to play his music. I love all of his song's they are addictive🥀☝️🥀
That song reaches down into your soul and pulls on the heart!
🙏🏼⚘🌿👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼🕊😘❣thank you james
I m listen from Czech republik and This is beautiful.
James è il più straordinario interprete delle sue stesse canzoni, peraltro meravigliose; nessun altro artista potrebbe interpretarle meglio di Lui ... E unico al mondo....
I love this man's music...he is the bombdiggity
Non ci sono parole per esprimere tanta bellezza. ❤
James is the one artist in my life that can bring a full range of emotions to the surface in an instant. All I feel is bliss because of it. The sadness is somehow happiness and the happiness is somehow gratitude. I feel a calm wash over me that I am so grateful for. I cannot be the only one that feels this way. To touch so many people in this way is a life filled with purpose, thank you JT.
Yes, I have always felt the same. He's my favorite of all time too.
♥
Amen 🙏
How is it possible for someone to be that good.
Beautiful, timeless song ❤️❤️
James Taylor the greatest ❤
I think this became my favorite song of his after 9/11 when he sang it at the concert in NYC. Love JT!
Always put on some JT and I am immediately feeling chilled. Thanks James for making such beautiful music and memories
Sr. Taylor é maravilhoso.
James has such a pure voice, I could literally listen to this on repeat for the rest of my life. Even though the lyrics are about hard times, it's just a beautiful song, beautifully sung. ❤
If I could play like that, I could feel better any time I had a guitar in my hands! 🤩❤️
What is stopping you ❓ Get a 🎸 an go for it
I was brought up in the 70s, listening to you. Tears welling up now!
My best friends mom passed away this weekend and I’m just going to miss her so much. She was so kind to me I’ll never forget her and how special she always made me feel.
Everyone here sends their condolences to you and your best friend, Christine.
awesome song. We love it!
My goodness... Just so good.
I can't wait until you come back to Glasgow for your rescheduled concert this October, James - waited about 45 years to see you !
His voice is still hits me! Such a brilliant singer ❤️
I immediately start thinking about my dad, when I heard this song come on. Always ❤
🦋I've never met a song of from James Taylor I didn't love!🦋✌☝️
The most profound artist in the world! No one even comes close to him! ❤
RIP My Friend Glenn ❤️🥰❤️ And I Love You Ron P My Only True Love ❤
Thank you so much for this upload - it is especially touching if one knows the story behind it
Things to come so many you got me thru some tough tough times
This song gives me the warm fuzzies every time I hear it 😊
Remembering that time in 2012 when I was at a James Taylor concert in Massachusetts, and a surprise guest Taylor Swift came out on stage to sing Fire and Rain as a duet. The only time I've seen Taylor Swift where the audience was not mostly teenage girls!
Brilliant
This man is why I play guitar today. Bought my first one, Yamaha FG-340 when I was 16 after hearing this song.
For me it was the FG-70 !
Amo esse homem,ñ importa a idade o amor ñ ver idade e essa música me faz lembrar de momentos maravilhosos
James, magnífico sempre
Beautiful.
This is my favorite performance of my favorite song by my favorite artist!❤
A legend, this music reminds me of my husband. My husband passed 2 years ago. And we played this with sweet memories 😢
sending random love from another random human / keep going
One of my favorite song!
Thank you James.
James Taylor can calm stress. What a musician! God bless his soul thanks for your beautiful melodies. It's so beautiful. As Dylan sang, behind everything beautiful, there's some kind of pain. Thanks for Sweet Baby James.
True talent, nothing but respect for this man :-)
Since very young I have had a special connection to this song. Thank you. ❤
One of my favorites!
Bons tempos ja não se fas mais canções como essa. Saudades ❤❤❤❤❤