James Taylor - Shower the People w/ Alex, Livingston, Hugh & Kate

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  • Опубликовано: 29 окт 2024
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  • @pizzaman5169
    @pizzaman5169 4 года назад +33

    By far, James Taylor is the biggest star to come out of the Taylor family, but Livingston was also a star in his own right. Their voices are nearly identical & Livingston is a very talented song writer. I read that he stopped touring & recording because he thought that the reason that he was becoming famous was because of brother James ! He wanted to do it on his own. Another brother, Alex, knew that the reason that he was recording WAS because of brother James. He knew it was James' coattails that he was riding ! He even named his son "Sweet Baby James" !!

    • @AgentDoubleOOP
      @AgentDoubleOOP  4 года назад +4

      Livingston is an AMAZING songwriter, I totally agree. Songs like Falling in Love with You and Best of Friends (duetting w/ Carly Simon) are just unbelievably good. I like to imagine a timeline where Livingston & James played together more often, in a kind of unofficial brother-band. Something akin to Kings of Convenience.

    • @pizzaman5169
      @pizzaman5169 4 года назад +5

      @@AgentDoubleOOP I began listening to him in 1970 (yes, I'm old). One of my favorite songs is from his "Liv" album, "Get Out of Bed" ! I was at Kent State at the time. I used a "clapper" connected to my small stereo & set the time so it would be my alarm clock. I loved waking up to that song !

    • @AgentDoubleOOP
      @AgentDoubleOOP  4 года назад +3

      @@pizzaman5169 HOLY COW, listening to Get Out of Bed right now-- I think I'm going to have to do the same. A while ago, my alarm was Caves of Altamira by Steely Dan, and boy, did that improve my attitude, heehee. Such a perfect song for waking up, too, because it doesn't just startle you with something peppy, phbft-- it's the glorious anticipation of the introduction. Thank you super-duper much! And no one is ever truly old if they keep listening to good music, I think. Keeps a heart young and happy. : )

    • @pizzaman5169
      @pizzaman5169 4 года назад +1

      @@AgentDoubleOOP That was right about the time of the shootings at Kent State, May 4, 1970. They did try to kill us back then.

    • @peternewman1179
      @peternewman1179 4 года назад +3

      @@AgentDoubleOOP Liv is also one of the nicest and generous persons I have ever had the good fortune to work with at a benefit concert which unfortunately didn't raise the needed $ intended for a local Visiting Nursing Association. He returned his fee as a result. Now mind you, this shortfall had nothing to do with Livingston's ability to draw a crowd, or popularity at all, it was the result of inexperienced promotional abilities of the promoters, AND a huge Bonnie Raitt concert happening at Tanglewood a few miles up the road that summer. I will NEVER forget this man's generosity and good will EVER.

  • @cpg8000
    @cpg8000 2 года назад +14

    Never seen James having so much fun or look so joyful while playing on stage

  • @dannyhemphill7618
    @dannyhemphill7618 6 лет назад +33

    Stage full of TAYLORS ! How lucky are we !

  • @riktinory5573
    @riktinory5573 7 лет назад +53

    As Alex Taylor's last producer let me say that Alex was truly great !. Alex was "a one take master", what an amazing voice !..Many of his recordings remain in my archives Thank you Actor Dan Aykroyd for your kind endorsement..

    • @kcunning
      @kcunning 4 года назад +2

      Have you posted any of those recordings? I have one of Alex's vinyl records somewhere, but I certainly would like to hear more of his music.

    • @SonDownKid
      @SonDownKid 4 года назад +1

      Alex HAS A GREAT GREAT SOUL FEELING VOICE FOR THE AGES .! HI Mr Rik

  • @shariklein5883
    @shariklein5883 4 года назад +9

    Such a timeless song...such a timeless clip. I never will tire of watching this again and again.

  • @simonedevlin7710
    @simonedevlin7710 3 года назад +6

    Let the truth be told that every member of the Taylor family is gifted and talented.Carly is the most beautiful soul and she has enlightenment to be in awe of. Kate, Carly and Sally are the three roses of Tralee.Haters just keep silent please because family is sacred.

  • @peternewman1179
    @peternewman1179 4 года назад +10

    Ah! The Taylors in the 80's Reminds me of the amazing summers we spent living on Martha's Vineyard and those summer nights out at the airport at The Hot Tin Roof with all of them up there on stage. "Skintight" was Alex and Kate's band. Good times!!

    • @carolandrews9406
      @carolandrews9406 Месяц назад +1

      Was lucky to see unannounced Carly sets at the Roof twice

  • @abbottcooper3243
    @abbottcooper3243 5 лет назад +4

    I was fortunate to see this performance live on TV that night, so I saw and heard the entire song.

  • @breezycovergirl
    @breezycovergirl 4 года назад +4

    Bless Alex, he was very gifted. Love ❤️ your performance James

  • @muttlee1213
    @muttlee1213 9 месяцев назад

    Wow!!! What an incredibly talented family and feeling blessed, even via RUclips, to see them performing together! Wow!

  • @MrVbobby
    @MrVbobby 4 года назад +9

    I saw Livingston many many years ago as opening act for Jethro Tull and he had the audience spellbound with his talent. I would normally expected that crowd to be booing for Tull to hurry up and come on but they were loving him and he did this thing were he kept saying I'm going to play this song that you all know and he kept talking and saying that for a little while but I can assure you the last thing expected to hear that night was Somewhere Over the Rainbow it was excellent I am glad I was there that night.

  • @slaphead8835
    @slaphead8835 9 месяцев назад

    I am beyond thrilled that this was filmed and recorded. I just love when families get together and perform this beautifully. There’s just something about those familial bonds.

  • @bekindunlimited
    @bekindunlimited 10 лет назад +10

    so much talent in one family amazing

  • @kimberlyknott654
    @kimberlyknott654 7 лет назад +7

    Wow! That made me cry! Thanks for posting! ♥️👍♥️

  • @rayjeske6564
    @rayjeske6564 4 года назад +6

    I once got to sing with Livingston at Cleveland-area outdoor amphitheatre Cain Park. It was a sold out show, and I was terrified. I had the "minor responsibility" of singing James ' part in City Lights. Liv took such risks! But we killed! Liv can make anyone seem like they know what they are doing. Go to a Livingston Taylor show and it might be you!

  • @debramcgovern41
    @debramcgovern41 2 года назад +1

    I had the pleasure of seeing Livingston Taylor perform at Seton Hall University way back in the 1970s. No doubt about it, he was a great talent and entertainer!

  • @jonian1767
    @jonian1767 5 лет назад +2

    I feel so good every time I listen to this song.

  • @exuma59
    @exuma59 8 лет назад +11

    great video. Got to know Hugh Taylor and played with him a few times. One really great guy!

  • @katedechant643
    @katedechant643 9 лет назад +8

    This is superb. Lovely seeing Alex as well. Thanks for sharing!

  • @bakerdan46
    @bakerdan46 8 лет назад +6

    love this video nice to see James older brother Alex

  • @unkleabe55
    @unkleabe55 7 лет назад +11

    JT really enjoyed the time on stage he had with his siblings what a fine performance

  • @giacintolauretani9621
    @giacintolauretani9621 3 года назад

    Absolutely awesome fantastic great awesome unique amazing fabulous wonderful talented gifted a legend

  • @susanvictoria9602
    @susanvictoria9602 10 лет назад +4

    Thanks for sharing, Beverly; Wonderful to see Alex.

  • @sharenisme1
    @sharenisme1 Год назад

    Absolutely Beautiful .

  • @kathleengreen6889
    @kathleengreen6889 3 года назад +3

    Livingston is a star!!!

  • @sarahshouse1890
    @sarahshouse1890 7 дней назад

    Beautiful.❤❤❤

  • @point2822
    @point2822 2 года назад +1

    AMERICAN MUSICAL FAMILY GOD GIVEN TALENT TOGETHER ON ONE STAGE SENDING LOVE TO THE WORLD DOESNT GET ANY BETTER KEEP SHOWERING .28 LEAD SINGER EARONS NYC BAND FROM EARON EARTH JUST LIKE YOU PEACE

  • @meow-ge7xk
    @meow-ge7xk 2 года назад +3

    love to sing with your siblings ❤️

  • @irapost4612
    @irapost4612 10 лет назад +28

    James looked like he was enjoying that.

    • @mikamamma
      @mikamamma 4 года назад +2

      Ira Post so much! This is the way this song should always be sung with that same amount of passion...really LIVING those words your singing! I truly love how in the moment James is, here.

  • @alexandraasbury9974
    @alexandraasbury9974 8 лет назад +7

    I love his voice and Carly's too. I hadn't realized he was so incredibly handsome. He and the very lovely Carly made such a really neat pair!!

    • @roxannemoser
      @roxannemoser 4 года назад

      If James hadn't been a heroin addict, I think they would've lasted.

    • @deborahsmith1639
      @deborahsmith1639 Год назад

      Perhaps. I've seen James say several times he was just too young. Coupled with the heroin it was a disaster in the making.

    • @carolandrews9406
      @carolandrews9406 Месяц назад

      ​@@deborahsmith1639after the divorce he stopped speaking to Carly

  • @stevenkarras3490
    @stevenkarras3490 4 года назад +4

    The whole family have put out albums (don't know about Hugh though) and they're musical, to say the very least. Alex Taylor was one soul-full cat and was a monster of a singer. Look him up on here.

  • @Clarinetish
    @Clarinetish 2 года назад +1

    What a thrill this must've been.

  • @troyalcorn1184
    @troyalcorn1184 4 года назад +2

    Mom and Dad have got to be proud of the Taylors :)

  • @jimreeves550
    @jimreeves550 10 лет назад +11

    So great! I miss Alex.

  • @AppaloosaDreams
    @AppaloosaDreams 2 года назад

    Great performance

  • @SuperMcabral
    @SuperMcabral 2 года назад +1

    Saw JT in Chapel Hill and will never forget sitting on the ground underneath the stage and he sitting on a stool and singing to me!

    • @mgeesmith
      @mgeesmith 9 месяцев назад +1

      was that at Kenan Stadium in early 70's? Can't remember the name of the wild weekend…

    • @SuperMcabral
      @SuperMcabral 9 месяцев назад

      @@mgeesmith Jubilee Weekend 1970

  • @jimgray3989
    @jimgray3989 10 лет назад +26

    Livingston also has a great voice . . . check out some of his videos and you'll be impressed . . .

    • @velvetunderpants44
      @velvetunderpants44 7 лет назад +3

      True!

    • @DannoCrutch
      @DannoCrutch 7 лет назад +2

      "Just Good Friends" a Chesky Records disc. In my desert island collection.

    • @kcunning
      @kcunning 4 года назад

      Yes, & he is a fine guitarist, too. I expect you've heard the song Liv does as if he were announcing an Olympic guitar contest in which he, James, & Eric Clapton are playing for medals. It's hilarious.

  • @db0956-2
    @db0956-2 5 лет назад +1

    Singing with family can't be beat.

  • @roxannemoser
    @roxannemoser 4 года назад +1

    I would've loved to grow up in that family. Just for the music talent, screw the money.

  • @deborahsmith1639
    @deborahsmith1639 Год назад

    Such an interesting diverse family.❤

  • @jszisson
    @jszisson 8 лет назад +16

    .....jane has it wrong, they all got their love of music FROM Alex.

  • @zzyyxxo
    @zzyyxxo 7 лет назад +21

    Alex and Livingston were both gifted. Just saying.

    • @roxannemoser
      @roxannemoser 4 года назад +1

      And Ben. Would love to know more about Alex's kids. His eldest son is named James. Sweet Baby James was written for him.

    • @kcunning
      @kcunning 4 года назад

      @@roxannemoser , Ben deserves much more fame. He's wonderful, & I have loved, followed, gone to concerts of, & bought Liv's music since the early Seventies. I once saw James & Ben at a concert in East Lansing, Michigan.

    • @mikamamma
      @mikamamma 4 года назад

      blue crane ALL of the Taylor siblings were/are! That gift was even passed down to another group of talented sibs, Ben, Sally, Rufus and Henry. Must be something in that Taylor blood...

  • @meow-ge7xk
    @meow-ge7xk 3 года назад

    Love to sing with family😊

  • @densocling1235
    @densocling1235 4 года назад +2

    James looks so happy. James is so very talented. James appears to be surrounded by love. How could James give this all up for heroin? I'm so glad that he cleaned up his life and it didn't end like so many others for the past 40 years. On another note, I read that he hasn't spoken to Carly for 35 years. Damn James, give her a call.

    • @roxannemoser
      @roxannemoser 4 года назад +1

      Their all talented. Listen to Ben Taylor, James son.

    • @deborahsmith1639
      @deborahsmith1639 Год назад

      Ben has matured a lot and a fine musician in his own right. With parents like his is it anywonder he's a remarkable musician. All of James children are outstanding. What a legacy he has left.

  • @tommeredith7079
    @tommeredith7079 4 года назад +2

    It's too bad the oldest brother Alex died so young of alcoholism. He was talented and was a real good guy. I think he was in Sanford Florida at a recording studio, he drank way too much and chocked on his own vomit. The John Bonnon way of dieing. I'm sure his passing left a tremendous void in the lives of the Taylor family. I watched an interview of Livingston Taylor and he spoke well of his big brother. Spoke of fond childhood memories. James continues to be a great talent and I've always enjoyed his music as long as I can remember.

    • @mgeesmith
      @mgeesmith 9 месяцев назад

      for James' musical tribute/farewell to Alex find "Enough to Be on Your Way" from Hourglass... Alice = Alex

  • @chrismadsennamaste
    @chrismadsennamaste 6 лет назад

    Great song!

  • @kenbaker8198
    @kenbaker8198 8 лет назад +1

    Chris Clifton on guitar. All are an amazing talent.

  • @inkey2
    @inkey2 2 года назад

    TRIVIA: James Taylor was the first solo artist signed on The Beatles Apple Record company

  • @Jhessa2
    @Jhessa2 6 лет назад +5

    Late brother Alex is the one with a beard in the blue shirt, Hugh the blond in the vest, Livingston the skinny brunette in the white shirt and Kate is well Kate.

  • @sonyabutterfield9313
    @sonyabutterfield9313 4 года назад

    Gorgeous xx

  • @howardkoor9365
    @howardkoor9365 Год назад

    ❤❤❤❤❤

  • @phillecompte3438
    @phillecompte3438 3 года назад +1

    James is obviously in his glory here .How cool is this ,right ?

  • @kathleengreen6889
    @kathleengreen6889 3 года назад

    They all sang or sing!!! 🎶🎶🎶

  • @SpecialSP
    @SpecialSP 5 лет назад +1

    Check out Kate & Livingston & Alex & Hugh on YT!

  • @diatplay
    @diatplay 3 года назад

    Love them anyway. It's in Luke, somewhere, I haven't read the Bible, actually, but it's a good line.

  • @lindaforgiarini3740
    @lindaforgiarini3740 7 лет назад +4

    I saw Livingston in 1980 live, Elizabethtown College, Elizabethtown, PA. He was great! Some stupid person had to yell "where's your brother" that day (rude). Of course I yelled back "rude"! It was rude. I won't ever forget seeing Livingston that day, and I still tell people about it. I find it odd, though, that his hit song back then "I Will Be In Love With You" can't be watched here on RUclips. You can see James singing everything he did, why not Livingston? Red tape, record label bureaucracy at it's finest! Yuck!

    • @onefoot7
      @onefoot7 6 лет назад

      James Taylor is truly the star of that family, no fuckin brainer

    • @SpecialSP
      @SpecialSP 5 лет назад

      onefoot7 rude!
      & false.

  • @kansaspeach7727
    @kansaspeach7727 5 лет назад

    Oh yeah! 😄😄😄❤

  • @tinawalton7703
    @tinawalton7703 7 лет назад +3

    I remember watching this the night it aired -- with a blanket stuffed into the space under my bedroom door so my parents wouldn't know I was up. I'm pretty sure they also sang The Weight. Can anyone back me up on this, or better still, does anyone have a copy they can post? (By the way, Skye Tronn, thanks for posting this.)

    • @RobertLaberge
      @RobertLaberge 7 лет назад +4

      I saw it too way back then. They effectively performed The Weight, each sibling singing a verse. And don't they all look alike?

    • @tinawalton7703
      @tinawalton7703 7 лет назад +2

      Robert -- Yeah, yeah that'''s the way I remember it too! Glad I'm not the only one. I actually found it online about ten years ago. Wish I had saved it, would love to see it again.

    • @lindaforgiarini3740
      @lindaforgiarini3740 7 лет назад +1

      Very strong family resemblance.

    • @RobertLaberge
      @RobertLaberge 7 лет назад +2

      In French, we call this phenomenon having a strong "air de famille".

    • @tinawalton7703
      @tinawalton7703 7 лет назад +1

      Robert Laberge, My favorite French expression is "esprit de l'escalier;" I often wonder if French people actually use it.

  • @Boydster318
    @Boydster318 10 лет назад

    Hi Skye, do you have the video of the Taylor's performing Livingston's "It's Love" from that same "Tomorrow" show?

    • @AgentDoubleOOP
      @AgentDoubleOOP  10 лет назад +1

      Wish I could say that I do! I didn't even know that was part of this. I'll tell you if I find anything. : )

    • @Boydster318
      @Boydster318 10 лет назад

      Thank You.

  • @jeffrey3498
    @jeffrey3498 8 лет назад +2

    looks like a very competitive family

    • @Owen2256
      @Owen2256 3 года назад

      Funny you say that.... I can't think.of a less competitive group...

  • @SpecialSP
    @SpecialSP 5 лет назад

    Who says they weren't stars? Little do you know . . .

  • @rickpeuser233
    @rickpeuser233 10 лет назад +7

    Damn alcoholism .....

  • @keithwilson6060
    @keithwilson6060 7 лет назад

    80’s hair. Yuck!

    • @sianwarwick633
      @sianwarwick633 10 месяцев назад

      I think it's pretty

    • @mgeesmith
      @mgeesmith 9 месяцев назад +1

      hey at least they HAD hair!

  • @kansaspeach7727
    @kansaspeach7727 6 лет назад

    ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤