My admiration of James Taylor just skyrocketed and I didn't think that it could ever get higher than it was. A great sense of humor just wins me over all the time.
I agree! Me and my wife are seeing him in a couple months and it’s just not her style of music. I just love music in general, but James Taylor is something special. His humor is what has won my wife over and now she is looking forward to seeing him. Can’t wait!!!
You got o commercial, for once, ONCE u couldn't let us enjoy ? Who cares about commercials, heck, that is the main reason I stopped watching TV, that ans those ridiculous news
What's cool about James is that Fire and Rain is literally perfect. But he was cool enough to have fun and do a parody of his own stuff. Props to the original JT for not being "that guy" who thinks that his songs are the second coming of Christ.... some of his fans do and that's cool, but he's level headed about it.
@@bernlin2000 i understand where you are coming from Chris. When words have the power to save someone's life, those words should never be changed. Not saying i fault anyone for liking this, we are each entitled to our own opinions. 😊
I’m a little late to the party here, but this is just too important not to weigh in. I was actually around back then and we were taught there are some things you just don’t do and one of them was, “You Don’t Mess Around With Jim” You Millennials, always lookin’ down at your phones might not know, “When the bad folks all get together at night You know they all call big Jim boss, just because, And they say; You don't tug on superman's cape You don't spit into the wind You don't pull the mask off that old Lone Ranger AND YOU DON’T MESS AROUND WITH JIM So I just don’t want to have to say this again, I am a pool-shootin’ boy My name is Willie McCoy But down home they call me “Slim” You Millennials need to Find out where it's at And it's not hustlin' people strange to you Even if you do got a two-piece, custom-made, pool cue Well...do,do,do, Uptown got its hustlers, Bowery got its bums, 🎵🎶’ ruclips.net/video/1dT90zwuV1s/видео.html Sticks-of-TNT 🧨🧨 P.S. All in fun My Millennials ... With apologies to the late, great Jim Croce and James Taylor, much love. You STILL rock‼️
I am lucky to know JT. He is an absolutely amazing person in every aspect you can imagine. Especially kindness, humor and intellect. He is truly a living legend. If you ever get a chance to go see him play live don't miss it.
James Taylor is my childhood idol. Sitting in our caravan by the beach in the east of Ireland on summer days and my parents would blast him and the Eagles and Neil Young. He never fails to make me feel safe and warm and im 35 so I feel like I have him all to myself in this hip hop era. Xxxx
+andrea collins That's lovely--but not all to yourself. :) JT has an amazing number of fans all over the world who have never stopped appreciating his genius as both a songwriter and performer.
+andrea collins Why do people feel the need to compare older artists with hip-hop as if it's inherently worse than anything before the 80's? Can't you just enjoy this and leave your tired superiority issues out of it?
Superiority??? Not me. Have jay z, Rae srummond, drake , Beyoncé etc on loop. I just mean I love having been giving the chance to have this knowledge of music in my life to go chill out to. Not many of my friends in Ireland my age know of James Taylor at all.
too funny...the glint on the eye, says it all! have just seen him in concert for the first time @ a winery venue ten minutes from my house in new Zealand. he was great and stayed behind and signed autographs after the concert. thanks for that James....my son will never wash that tee shirt u signed!
Yeah, I’ve seen James Taylor three times. The first time in 2011, I got a picture with him. The next year, he autographed this photograph. Not only is he an incredible musician, he’s a pretty nice guy.
Ive seen Taylor 3 or 4 times live he was always impressed me with his sense of humour And his ability to adlib to the crowd as well as the obvious of his fine voice and great guitar work
I can't stop smiling. I've been in love with James Taylor since 1970 when this song came out and I had just moved to Northern California from New York to live with virtual strangers (cousins). I would sit in my room listening to his soulful voice and tender lyrics days on end. Some 52 years later and he still surprises and moves me. This song is a new classic! And of course, Mr. Colbert is a lovely addition. Thank you, my sweet baby James.
Just when I thought James Taylor could not top himself. wow! "I've seen toast that's multi-grain" BWAHAHA I want to hear the rest of the 75 verses! a humble genius!
On the request of my wife, we went to see him about 10 tears ago at the Montreal forum along, to my surprise, 15,000+ other people. Didn't know much about him and could vaguely recognized some of his big hits. Then, for two hours I felt like it was just me, my girlfriend and the 30/40 people immediately around us alone with him and his band. Along with Paul McCartney also at the MTL Forum (1990) this is by far the best musical performance I saw, and I've seen quite a few........
James is being a good sport here 🙂 I've always really loved his music. I've not had the good fortune to meet him, but I owe him a debt of gratitude - his music has gotten me through a lot over the years.
Gol Darn Stephen - you can sing anything! You make me smile. And James Taylor and his music is a treasure that just keeps on giving. Thank you for this!!!
This is great. I love James Taylor and have for over 40 years. Seen him in concert and actually met him as a prize in a radio contest. Very nice, soft spoken sweet man.
James Taylor....my all time favorite....beautiful songs....been a fan since the 70's....when i was a little girl....how we use to sing his songs at home.....wow
OMG, this is one of the most hysterical musical guest spots I've ever seen..... EVER!!! ROFLmswao!!! I've always loved James Taylor and his music; I think I love him even more now. This truly shows off not just his talent but his sense of humour. And Steven Colbert's voice is pretty good, too, LOL If you love and appreciate James Taylor, you will certainly roll when you see this. 10 minutes later and I'm still laughing out loud.
Good songwriters just go on and on. I need to give him more credit for being my mentor and making my career. I had no idea when I did a cover of this song in 1971 how long lasting and influential it would become. JT you are tops. and yes Colbert does a nice job on the verses.
We met James and Carly in 1975 when a friend invited us to dinner and hinted he had some special guests, and we were absolutely struck by how genuine and humble they both were. I was so nervous all I could do was smile and nod. Wish I could go back to those times.
Oh, I've seen Sting and Lil' Wayne. I've seen ad campaigns that I thought would never end. I've seen eating Tide pods; I could not comprehend. And I never hope to see Crocs shoes again.
Bye Golly um have you read the Constitution, it is the Dem Socialist Democrats ( Marxist) who have been destroying our rights of free speech and right to defend ourselves; incidentally the U.S. pollution rates are way down this year as well and unemployment is at historic levels. Turn off the Dem owned networks and think for yourself-truth is only a research away.
I just love that James has no ego and can spoof his song. Coming from perhaps the most influential songwriter of the 1970's. Pit his top ten songs against any other solo artist of that time and he stands out at the top.
How many artists with such a catalog of hit songs would come up with funny lyrics to one of their biggest hits? As great as James is and as long as his career has gone, he still doesn't take himself too seriously. How many of today's singer/songwriters will still be relevant into their late 60's?
John Douglas Racing Video Agree..I have tried it and failed ..only James could make my song work? . SEE...Croaktime blues aĺbert croak on youtube and kathys song cover Albert Croak on youtube and Childrens home Albert Croak. . Shake my tree ALbert CRoak and other videos?
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You are a true legend, James Taylor.
David W
Should do a digital release
My admiration of James Taylor just skyrocketed and I didn't think that it could ever get higher than it was. A great sense of humor just wins me over all the time.
I agree! Me and my wife are seeing him in a couple months and it’s just not her style of music. I just love music in general, but James Taylor is something special. His humor is what has won my wife over and now she is looking forward to seeing him. Can’t wait!!!
You got o commercial, for once, ONCE u couldn't let us enjoy ? Who cares about commercials, heck, that is the main reason I stopped watching TV, that ans those ridiculous news
He has great comic timing!
He plays some chords weird, but I still like him.
Yeah, just a great song! Must have been pretty cool.. when he discovered he could expand the verses.. into other aspects of life besides the weather.
This is a tremendously well done bit. Taylor plays it so straight.
Get him on SNL. Teach them how to deliver lines without fake cracking up to goose the material.
Rolling...that's a great idea. SNL is horrible these days. J T would liven it up.
Awesome I could listen all day.
After you play a song for 40 years, you always makt it right.... Great guy..
He has a Robin Williams vibe going on there. Mannerisms and delivery.
Stephen has a great voice.And if James Taylor gives you the nod to sing with him you've got it going on.Because this is a classic song forever.
great update!
I've seen James Taylor and hope he'll never end
Saw what you did there!
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@@alexpaynter5176 Really dude? That's what you need to comment on here?
What's cool about James is that Fire and Rain is literally perfect. But he was cool enough to have fun and do a parody of his own stuff. Props to the original JT for not being "that guy" who thinks that his songs are the second coming of Christ.... some of his fans do and that's cool, but he's level headed about it.
He has a great sense of humor. It’s refreshing to see great artists who are also very down to earth.
@@sandywinfield9406 I think it's due to the fact that he almost died and so did most of his friends.
I can't even listen past the intro...this song is biblical!!
@@bernlin2000 i understand where you are coming from Chris. When words have the power to save someone's life, those words should never be changed.
Not saying i fault anyone for liking this, we are each entitled to our own opinions. 😊
I’m a little late to the party here,
but this is just too important not to weigh in.
I was actually around back then and we were taught
there are some things you just don’t do
and one of them was,
“You Don’t Mess Around With Jim”
You Millennials,
always lookin’ down at your phones
might not know,
“When the bad folks all get together at night
You know they all call big Jim boss,
just because,
And they say;
You don't tug on superman's cape
You don't spit into the wind
You don't pull the mask off that old Lone Ranger
AND YOU DON’T MESS AROUND WITH JIM
So I just don’t want to have to say this again,
I am a pool-shootin’ boy
My name is Willie McCoy
But down home they call me “Slim”
You Millennials need to
Find out where it's at
And it's not hustlin' people strange to you
Even if you do got a two-piece, custom-made, pool cue
Well...do,do,do,
Uptown got its hustlers,
Bowery got its bums, 🎵🎶’
ruclips.net/video/1dT90zwuV1s/видео.html
Sticks-of-TNT 🧨🧨
P.S. All in fun My Millennials ...
With apologies to the late, great Jim Croce and James Taylor, much love. You STILL rock‼️
He strikes me as a genuinely good person.
You can always tell by the distance between the eyes.
+Goggle Toggle this is my favorite RUclips comment ever
+Goggle Toggle Yeah like Hey Arnold!
He is ! He signs like almost everyone's tickets after his concerts and I asked him what time he was gonna go to bed lol
Yes.
I am lucky to know JT.
He is an absolutely amazing person in every aspect you can imagine. Especially kindness, humor and intellect. He is truly a living legend. If you ever get a chance to go see him play live don't miss it.
James Taylor is my childhood idol. Sitting in our caravan by the beach in the east of Ireland on summer days and my parents would blast him and the Eagles and Neil Young. He never fails to make me feel safe and warm and im 35 so I feel like I have him all to myself in this hip hop era. Xxxx
+andrea collins That's lovely--but not all to yourself. :) JT has an amazing number of fans all over the world who have never stopped appreciating his genius as both a songwriter and performer.
+andrea collins Why do people feel the need to compare older artists with hip-hop as if it's inherently worse than anything before the 80's? Can't you just enjoy this and leave your tired superiority issues out of it?
+andrea collins James Taylor Started out with the Beatles on Apple records 1968 Sweet Baby James
Superiority??? Not me. Have jay z, Rae srummond, drake , Beyoncé etc on loop. I just mean I love having been giving the chance to have this knowledge of music in my life to go chill out to. Not many of my friends in Ireland my age know of James Taylor at all.
+rjmari because the old stuff IS superior.
Just the most perfect opening chords ever...
this song could continue for an hour and I'd watch it and enjoy it
+filteredcreativity I think we could all listen to this song if it went on all day or more.
+filteredcreativity
me to, there could really be 75 verses to this song, or at least one for every year since 1970 :P
+filteredcreativity We have a chance 2c James Taylor live in July I'm not a hater but Stephen Colbert I just don't like !
You're a hater :P
Why
Awesome musician who doesn't take himself too seriously even though he is an icon and a legend.
His singing is so... true. I can't find another word to describe it. Real, calming, soothing. Amazing James Taylor :)
too funny...the glint on the eye, says it all! have just seen him in concert for the first time @ a winery venue ten minutes from my house in new Zealand. he was great and stayed behind and signed autographs after the concert. thanks for that James....my son will never wash that tee shirt u signed!
Yeah, I’ve seen James Taylor three times. The first time in 2011, I got a picture with him. The next year, he autographed this photograph. Not only is he an incredible musician, he’s a pretty nice guy.
The best part is James Taylor is really trying not to laugh
I enjoy that too!!! Jimmy Fallon is like that with his musical heroes too. I must say I enjoy that Miriam.
lol pretty adorable tbh
1:28. When he covered his mouth...lol.
He forgets his own lines
I was waiting for them them to sing in harmony. Colbert has a great voice actually.
cobert should sing more
I was blown away at how good he sounded.
You just can never get enough of this man called James Taylor. It just isn't possible.
James Taylor is incredible! My favorite singer/songwriter. His tunes are definitely for the ages!
A beautiful man who genuinely cares for my country and for our people. Bless you James Taylor. Mabuhay and all the Love from the Philippines!!!
Ive seen Taylor 3 or 4 times live he was always impressed me with his sense of humour And his ability to adlib to the crowd as well as the obvious of his fine voice and great guitar work
I love the fact that James still has his sense of humor, funny rendition of a great song!
I can't stop smiling. I've been in love with James Taylor since 1970 when this song came out and I had just moved to Northern California from New York to live with virtual strangers (cousins). I would sit in my room listening to his soulful voice and tender lyrics days on end. Some 52 years later and he still surprises and moves me. This song is a new classic! And of course, Mr. Colbert is a lovely addition. Thank you, my sweet baby James.
Splendid! What a joy. To have 2 of the best artists doing what they do so well is highly enjoyable! Thank you, James Taylor and Stephen Colbert.
I would like to hear the next 75 verses...
Same
The greatests always know to do just enough for us hungry for more.
Tamara A so would I
Me too.
I have to keep coming back to this every so often
Such a cool guy. He as no problem having fun with his signature song. Made me want to hear the original again. Folk on, James!
What a wonderfully gentle man.
What a Great Singer. What a Great sense of humor. What a Great Man. What a GREAT VOICE.
To make fun of a classic song..just proves what a great sense of humour he has.
Just when I thought James Taylor could not top himself. wow! "I've seen toast that's multi-grain" BWAHAHA
I want to hear the rest of the 75 verses! a humble genius!
On the request of my wife, we went to see him about 10 tears ago at the Montreal forum along, to my surprise, 15,000+ other people. Didn't know much about him and could vaguely recognized some of his big hits. Then, for two hours I felt like it was just me, my girlfriend and the 30/40 people immediately around us alone with him and his band. Along with Paul McCartney also at the MTL Forum (1990) this is by far the best musical performance I saw, and I've seen quite a few........
James Taylor is a legendary guitar player
And singer.. And Songwriter.. AND Artist!
Honestly one of the best acoustic players
Right you are. I don't think he gets the respect he deserves as a player. He's a giant on the acoustic.
@@dr.unkass4028 Damn right. His style is so deceptive, you don't think he's doing much. Then you try to play it the same way. It's black magic!
I like how doesn't use a pick to play, just his fingers.
Priceless! JT has good comic timing and the bit was hilarious.
Such a beautiful man is James Taylor
James has a great deadpan delivery :)
The fact that his voice is still as wonderful as it was over 40 years ago is unbelievable.
LOL, such a great sense of humour. James still sounds wonderful.
always... A great tune with a catchy yarn is hard to beat.
Paula McCartney James cordon
I've always been a James Taylor fan. Such a privilege to see him still singing and having fun. Thank you so much for the opportunity, Stephen Colbert.
J.T... please take good care and may you still live i love you man!!
what a sweet man James Taylor is. So cool for him to play along...
James is being a good sport here 🙂 I've always really loved his music. I've not had the good fortune to meet him, but I owe him a debt of gratitude - his music has gotten me through a lot over the years.
Gol Darn Stephen - you can sing anything! You make me smile. And James Taylor and his music is a treasure that just keeps on giving. Thank you for this!!!
Hahahaha. Who knew James Taylor was a perfect deadpan comedian. Well done.
Loved it
Always have loved this man and his so ful music.
man, i wanna hear the last 75-74 verses.
Hey Colbert's voice is pretty good
Eugene Song Yep...he's keeping in tune.
Colbert sounds pretty good even if I don't like him.
His voice is more than good!
Colbert is a great mucician, singer and dancer
@@abc456f he's actually a musician and performer. Before he got into political satire with Jon Stewart
This was SO great!! It made me laugh, cry and gave me chills. Thank you!!
James Taylor....one of my first true loves....Sweet Baby James....xo
"I've seen Seinfeld and Elaine" gold James gold! pretty,pretty....pretty good!
“I've seen shampoos with conditioner built right in” AHAHAHAHAHHAHAHA
Especially funny since back in the 70s Taylor had long thick hair and is now mostly bald
lol
@@maureennolan2784 by
For some reason that was the funniest one
Epic dude - great call-out
I think I love when you see people come on the show and they are such good sports about everything and will pretty much do whatever is asked of them.
Some musicians, and some tv hosts too, have talents that are just gifts to us. Thank you.
Oh gee, James Taylor is such a great sport, and so funny -- only makes you love him even more.
That was f’in priceless!!!
This is fantastic for those of you who love James Taylor. The new version of "Fire and Rain"
This is great. I love James Taylor and have for over 40 years. Seen him in concert and actually met him as a prize in a radio contest. Very nice, soft spoken sweet man.
Great comic timing and delivery. He’s good at everything!
What an awesome voice no matter what lyrics he sings. Love this.
James Taylor has some world class comic timing there. This was brilliant
Opening chord is so amazing... triggers so many memories from my high school days. And a tear or two
James Taylor is a true American storyteller & then some
James Taylor....my all time favorite....beautiful songs....been a fan since the 70's....when i was a little girl....how we use to sing his songs at home.....wow
Just when I thought I couldn't love J T more than I already did I was proved wrong.
I only got into james Taylor about a year but I’m so glad I found him. I love this video so much!
OMG, this is one of the most hysterical musical guest spots I've ever seen..... EVER!!! ROFLmswao!!!
I've always loved James Taylor and his music; I think I love him even more now. This truly shows off not just his talent but his sense of humour. And Steven Colbert's voice is pretty good, too, LOL If you love and appreciate James Taylor, you will certainly roll when you see this. 10 minutes later and I'm still laughing out loud.
Super Fun😃😃
JT is awesome! The revelation of the minute is Steven's voice!!! He's great!!!
what a great sport.
Love it. Great interplay and funny lyrics exposing many things new since 1970.
Something are better with age, James Taylor is one.
amen
Mr. James Taylor is a music and lyrical Genius. Absolutely Magical Live in concert🥰
James Taylor and Jackson Browne are coming to Wrigley Field. That’s a home run.
1p6t1gms OMG that is awesome! Sure wish I could be there to see that! Enjoy 😁
Amazing! I love James Taylor. I can watch him perform in 1970, and 5 minutes later watch this.
Love how JT can build a parody out of Fire & Rain! Love ❤️ it!
I've always loved James Taylor since I saw him in concert. Memphis TN 1971
Bring on the 75 more verses! Still sounding great in 2019, James!
This is the best yet. I'm a major JT fan. And this lifted me up toady.
That man is one with his guitar and soul
Best video ever! Stephen Colbert you can drop the mic baby. That was awesome! It's been so great seeing James Taylor with the band this week.
Had no idea James Taylor had that sense of humor! Freaking awesome!
Love you James. Thanks for all the musical pleasure you have given me over . . . well . . . my whole life. Thanks, James.
Good songwriters just go on and on. I need to give him more credit for being my mentor and making my career. I had no idea when I did a cover of this song in 1971 how long lasting and influential it would become. JT you are tops. and yes Colbert does a nice job on the verses.
James Carly Ben sally isaac Alex Kate all brilliant ❤️ M V
Thanks James you are the reason so many of us love Guitars Brian Wild O’Gorman Chilmark
We met James and Carly in 1975 when a friend invited us to dinner and hinted he had some special guests, and we were absolutely struck by how genuine and humble they both were. I was so nervous all I could do was smile and nod. Wish I could go back to those times.
James ... What a cool guy so funny great sense of humour
OMG 'Love both of you guys so much!
Oh, I've seen Sting and Lil' Wayne.
I've seen ad campaigns that I thought would never end.
I've seen eating Tide pods; I could not comprehend.
And I never hope to see Crocs shoes again.
Rob Landauer nice one here Rob
O when you look down upon us Jesus , you gotta help us make a stand. Lord knows that the big Orange clown has turned Democracy upside down.
Bye Golly um have you read the Constitution, it is the Dem Socialist Democrats ( Marxist) who have been destroying our rights of free speech and right to defend ourselves; incidentally the U.S. pollution rates are way down this year as well and unemployment is at historic levels. Turn off the Dem owned networks and think for yourself-truth is only a research away.
@@kace2885 that doesn't even rhyme. Sounds more like heavy metal....you know.....noise!
@@kace2885 This comment section was delightful but you just had to be in here didnt you?
I just love that James has no ego and can spoof his song. Coming from perhaps the most influential songwriter of the 1970's. Pit his top ten songs against any other solo artist of that time and he stands out at the top.
Meanwhile in Pawnee, Indiana,
Ben Wyatt has found a new favorite song.
Much love from me Mirjam from the Netherlands 😍 James Taylor
Such brilliance. This James Taylor's music makes one's emotions shutter in yet peaceful bliss.
Stuff like this is what You Tube was invented for.
Tv shows?
False
So much love for this guy. His music has comforted and inspired many more than me over so many years. An absolute American treasure.
How many artists with such a catalog of hit songs would come up with funny lyrics to one of their biggest hits? As great as James is and as long as his career has gone, he still doesn't take himself too seriously. How many of today's singer/songwriters will still be relevant into their late 60's?
Best ever
See Billy joel on Colbert
Absolutely great. James, what can we say, I love your work just doesn't seem enough .... you are a true blessing !!! Keep playing my friend 😎
I always get misty at "gluten free, brown sugar, Special K". It's such a beautiful line.
Me too!
Pompidou Them are some nice
And the toast that's multigrain. That gets you right in the feels every time.
Who doesn't?!
You have no idea how much I needed this. What a treat. Thank you. ❤
This could be a Tommy Smothers routine - it's the same understated, off-kilter humor. He even sounds like Tommy!
Dear Mr. Colbert, you have a fantastic voice!
That was beautiful and funny...."I've seen Seinfeld and Elaine....".....all the things since fire and rain
just wonderful. loved it.
James Taylor could sing about bowel movements for 4 verses and make the world cry lol.
John Douglas Racing Video Agree..I have tried it and failed ..only James could make my song work? .
SEE...Croaktime blues aĺbert croak on youtube and kathys song cover Albert Croak on youtube and Childrens home Albert Croak. .
Shake my tree ALbert CRoak and other videos?
Actually verse 45 is about 45's bowel movements.
Yes, I'd listen to all 75 verses myself! What fun!
Got his Greatest hits album. So many great tunes on there.
+toadfan64 Agreed. But there is so much more. :)
Colbert made a greatest hits package? When did it come out? l ain't seen nuthin' 'bout it on MTv. **ducks incoming bottles**
This is the result of a man who has found closure with the tragedy from his youth. Something we can all learn from; to let go of old pain.