James Taylor Has Updated "Fire And Rain"

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  • Опубликовано: 30 сен 2024
  • Back when he wrote "Fire And Rain," James Taylor hadn't seen that many things.
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  • @elephantgrass631
    @elephantgrass631 7 лет назад +502

    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.

    • @sandywinfield9406
      @sandywinfield9406 4 года назад +10

      He has a great sense of humor. It’s refreshing to see great artists who are also very down to earth.

    • @elephantgrass631
      @elephantgrass631 4 года назад +2

      @@sandywinfield9406 I think it's due to the fact that he almost died and so did most of his friends.

    • @bernlin2000
      @bernlin2000 4 года назад +2

      I can't even listen past the intro...this song is biblical!!

    • @zeusdarkgod7727
      @zeusdarkgod7727 4 года назад +3

      @@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. 😊

    • @Sticks-of-TNT-tf1tn
      @Sticks-of-TNT-tf1tn 4 года назад +2

      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‼️

  • @Bensalem5Gang
    @Bensalem5Gang 7 лет назад +464

    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.

    • @timwooten6776
      @timwooten6776 2 года назад +3

      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!!!

    • @carlostrivinos9947
      @carlostrivinos9947 Год назад

      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

    • @DaveRave81
      @DaveRave81 2 месяца назад

      He has great comic timing!

    • @jfq7223
      @jfq7223 27 дней назад +1

      He plays some chords weird, but I still like him.

    • @joelluongo7419
      @joelluongo7419 10 дней назад

      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.

  • @RhinocerosProductions
    @RhinocerosProductions 6 лет назад +367

    The best part is James Taylor is really trying not to laugh

    • @act4666
      @act4666 3 года назад +2

      I enjoy that too!!! Jimmy Fallon is like that with his musical heroes too. I must say I enjoy that Miriam.

    • @gringostarr9935
      @gringostarr9935 3 года назад +1

      lol pretty adorable tbh

    • @samanthasays3603
      @samanthasays3603 3 года назад +2

      1:28. When he covered his mouth...lol.

    • @rickwojciechowski1950
      @rickwojciechowski1950 3 года назад

      He forgets his own lines

  • @tamaraeandrews
    @tamaraeandrews 8 лет назад +896

    I would like to hear the next 75 verses...

  • @dcw841
    @dcw841 8 лет назад +680

    You are a true legend, James Taylor.

  • @galorjackson9126
    @galorjackson9126 3 года назад +86

    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.

  • @filteredcreativity9409
    @filteredcreativity9409 8 лет назад +1283

    this song could continue for an hour and I'd watch it and enjoy it

    • @katzparov
      @katzparov 8 лет назад +43

      +filteredcreativity I think we could all listen to this song if it went on all day or more.

    • @welkominspace
      @welkominspace 8 лет назад +25

      +filteredcreativity
      me to, there could really be 75 verses to this song, or at least one for every year since 1970 :P

    • @tommyledge8151
      @tommyledge8151 8 лет назад +3

      +filteredcreativity We have a chance 2c James Taylor live in July I'm not a hater but Stephen Colbert I just don't like !

    • @e2theeyepie
      @e2theeyepie 8 лет назад +7

      You're a hater :P

    • @knk4ever83
      @knk4ever83 8 лет назад

      Why

  • @MostlyBrenda
    @MostlyBrenda 5 лет назад +361

    I've seen James Taylor and hope he'll never end

    • @stephenfeldman8104
      @stephenfeldman8104 4 года назад +2

      Saw what you did there!

    • @alexpaynter5176
      @alexpaynter5176 4 года назад

      🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 TRUMP 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

    • @camerong3818
      @camerong3818 4 года назад +3

      @@alexpaynter5176 🔥🔥🔥Taylor🌧️🌧️🌧️

    • @cebrady
      @cebrady 3 года назад +1

      @@alexpaynter5176 Really dude? That's what you need to comment on here?

  • @jakemarsing2615
    @jakemarsing2615 8 лет назад +812

    This is a tremendously well done bit. Taylor plays it so straight.

    • @RollingOrmond
      @RollingOrmond 7 лет назад +13

      Get him on SNL. Teach them how to deliver lines without fake cracking up to goose the material.

    • @Geotubest
      @Geotubest 6 лет назад +3

      Rolling...that's a great idea. SNL is horrible these days. J T would liven it up.

    • @donaldrathjensr9070
      @donaldrathjensr9070 6 лет назад +3

      Awesome I could listen all day.

    • @rx6277
      @rx6277 5 лет назад +4

      After you play a song for 40 years, you always makt it right.... Great guy..

    • @DrWhom
      @DrWhom 4 года назад +1

      He has a Robin Williams vibe going on there. Mannerisms and delivery.

  • @juancpgo
    @juancpgo 8 лет назад +410

    “I've seen shampoos with conditioner built right in” AHAHAHAHAHHAHAHA

    • @bannor99
      @bannor99 5 лет назад +5

      Especially funny since back in the 70s Taylor had long thick hair and is now mostly bald

    • @maureennolan2784
      @maureennolan2784 4 года назад +1

      lol

    • @michaelhill7090
      @michaelhill7090 4 года назад

      @@maureennolan2784 by

    • @elihylen7259
      @elihylen7259 4 года назад

      For some reason that was the funniest one

    • @cebrady
      @cebrady 3 года назад

      Epic dude - great call-out

  • @AgressiveElevatorMusic
    @AgressiveElevatorMusic 8 лет назад +665

    He strikes me as a genuinely good person.

    • @goggletoggle1294
      @goggletoggle1294 8 лет назад +11

      You can always tell by the distance between the eyes.

    • @rokeeffe91
      @rokeeffe91 8 лет назад +5

      +Goggle Toggle this is my favorite RUclips comment ever

    • @jimchumley6568
      @jimchumley6568 8 лет назад +3

      +Goggle Toggle Yeah like Hey Arnold!

    • @Ellen-xj6qj
      @Ellen-xj6qj 7 лет назад +21

      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

    • @maureennolan2784
      @maureennolan2784 4 года назад +1

      Yes.

  • @kathleenschinkel8565
    @kathleenschinkel8565 5 лет назад +73

    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!

  • @bedeashby6323
    @bedeashby6323 7 лет назад +100

    Awesome musician who doesn't take himself too seriously even though he is an icon and a legend.

  • @herbertvonzinderneuf8547
    @herbertvonzinderneuf8547 8 лет назад +133

    Stuff like this is what You Tube was invented for.

  • @jeffstarrunner1
    @jeffstarrunner1 8 лет назад +133

    I was waiting for them them to sing in harmony. Colbert has a great voice actually.

    • @65minimom
      @65minimom 6 лет назад +9

      cobert should sing more

  • @stevegraham8368
    @stevegraham8368 6 лет назад +69

    To make fun of a classic song..just proves what a great sense of humour he has.

  • @cwbrooks5329
    @cwbrooks5329 5 лет назад +107

    Hahahaha. Who knew James Taylor was a perfect deadpan comedian. Well done.

  • @KaneLono
    @KaneLono 5 лет назад +41

    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.

  • @andreacollins3204
    @andreacollins3204 8 лет назад +349

    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

    • @PerthTowne
      @PerthTowne 8 лет назад +7

      +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.

    • @rjmari
      @rjmari 8 лет назад +6

      +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?

    • @billybobdick100
      @billybobdick100 8 лет назад +2

      +andrea collins James Taylor Started out with the Beatles on Apple records 1968 Sweet Baby James

    • @andreacollins3204
      @andreacollins3204 8 лет назад +10

      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.

    • @randyrudd5485
      @randyrudd5485 8 лет назад +11

      +rjmari because the old stuff IS superior.

  • @FloridaManRacer
    @FloridaManRacer 8 лет назад +59

    James Taylor could sing about bowel movements for 4 verses and make the world cry lol.

    • @keithwigley1256
      @keithwigley1256 7 лет назад

      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?

    • @RobertSeviour1
      @RobertSeviour1 6 лет назад

      Actually verse 45 is about 45's bowel movements.

  • @MrRandomshiznitz
    @MrRandomshiznitz 8 лет назад +122

    man, i wanna hear the last 75-74 verses.

  • @jenniferellifritz5144
    @jenniferellifritz5144 7 лет назад +77

    What is your life like, you 47 sad, lost souls who gave this a thumbs-down?

    • @corykent7
      @corykent7 5 лет назад +5

      Jennifer Ellifritz : don’t mind them. They’re just mad because Stephen finally did a bit that WASN’T about politics.

    • @davidtrindle6473
      @davidtrindle6473 5 лет назад +4

      Russian Bots

    • @TheHunter12345
      @TheHunter12345 5 лет назад

      Now its 427 :( The song was great though!

    • @michaelelliott1212
      @michaelelliott1212 4 года назад +2

      500 thumbs down? Really? They're probably mad because they failed to parody it first.

    • @SpinSpin2020
      @SpinSpin2020 4 года назад +1

      ikr?

  • @BlakieTT
    @BlakieTT 8 лет назад +66

    His singing is so... true. I can't find another word to describe it. Real, calming, soothing. Amazing James Taylor :)

    • @luccadennehy1329
      @luccadennehy1329 7 лет назад +5

      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!

    • @carterelliottmusic
      @carterelliottmusic 6 лет назад +4

      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.

  • @eugenesong8357
    @eugenesong8357 8 лет назад +366

    Hey Colbert's voice is pretty good

    • @abc456f
      @abc456f 7 лет назад +9

      Eugene Song Yep...he's keeping in tune.

    • @leastcoast5606
      @leastcoast5606 5 лет назад +8

      Colbert sounds pretty good even if I don't like him.

    • @HimalayanHermits
      @HimalayanHermits 5 лет назад +15

      His voice is more than good!

    • @barefooterin2817
      @barefooterin2817 5 лет назад +6

      Colbert is a great mucician, singer and dancer

    • @barefooterin2817
      @barefooterin2817 5 лет назад +4

      @@abc456f he's actually a musician and performer. Before he got into political satire with Jon Stewart

  • @craigmonteforte1478
    @craigmonteforte1478 6 лет назад +38

    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

  • @jlly16
    @jlly16 8 лет назад +230

    LOL, such a great sense of humour. James still sounds wonderful.

    • @cynthiaolsen9887
      @cynthiaolsen9887 6 лет назад +4

      always... A great tune with a catchy yarn is hard to beat.

    • @kintore1
      @kintore1 6 лет назад

      Paula McCartney James cordon

  • @daisyjane1070
    @daisyjane1070 8 лет назад +148

    James has a great deadpan delivery :)

  • @timprescott4634
    @timprescott4634 5 лет назад +31

    Just the most perfect opening chords ever...

  • @huchimoferez5571
    @huchimoferez5571 7 лет назад +43

    You just can never get enough of this man called James Taylor. It just isn't possible.

  • @CoyoteGuru
    @CoyoteGuru 6 лет назад +90

    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.

    • @jaimealexisedades8871
      @jaimealexisedades8871 5 лет назад +1

      Rob Landauer nice one here Rob

    • @MyMomo17
      @MyMomo17 4 года назад +14

      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.

    • @kace2885
      @kace2885 4 года назад +2

      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.

    • @ronaldclark8174
      @ronaldclark8174 4 года назад +5

      @@kace2885 that doesn't even rhyme. Sounds more like heavy metal....you know.....noise!

    • @blogz
      @blogz 4 года назад +3

      @@kace2885 This comment section was delightful but you just had to be in here didnt you?

  • @lindylou1629
    @lindylou1629 5 лет назад +31

    Such a beautiful man is James Taylor

  • @pompidoudog
    @pompidoudog 8 лет назад +277

    I always get misty at "gluten free, brown sugar, Special K". It's such a beautiful line.

  • @StaticAnnouncementEsq
    @StaticAnnouncementEsq 8 лет назад +80

    Meanwhile in Pawnee, Indiana,
    Ben Wyatt has found a new favorite song.

    • @mirjambooden8246
      @mirjambooden8246 5 лет назад +2

      Much love from me Mirjam from the Netherlands 😍 James Taylor

  • @frankmtrevino5181
    @frankmtrevino5181 6 лет назад +40

    James Taylor is incredible! My favorite singer/songwriter. His tunes are definitely for the ages!

  • @RodolfLeclerc
    @RodolfLeclerc 4 года назад +20

    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........

  • @mariloutabanera3831
    @mariloutabanera3831 5 лет назад +21

    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!!!

  • @benkata
    @benkata 8 лет назад +88

    what a great sport.

  • @paulsimmons5726
    @paulsimmons5726 7 лет назад +27

    I love the fact that James still has his sense of humor, funny rendition of a great song!

  • @phyfts
    @phyfts 7 лет назад +51

    James Taylor is a legendary guitar player

    • @rustydavis5350
      @rustydavis5350 6 лет назад +4

      And singer.. And Songwriter.. AND Artist!

    • @tenkenroo
      @tenkenroo 4 года назад +3

      Honestly one of the best acoustic players

    • @dr.unkass4028
      @dr.unkass4028 4 года назад +1

      Right you are. I don't think he gets the respect he deserves as a player. He's a giant on the acoustic.

    • @bringmeknitting844
      @bringmeknitting844 2 года назад

      @@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!

    • @skippypasta-sauce3121
      @skippypasta-sauce3121 2 года назад

      I like how doesn't use a pick to play, just his fingers.

  • @boathousejoed9005
    @boathousejoed9005 5 лет назад +27

    "I've seen Seinfeld and Elaine" gold James gold! pretty,pretty....pretty good!

  • @1p6t1gms
    @1p6t1gms 8 лет назад +46

    James Taylor and Jackson Browne are coming to Wrigley Field. That’s a home run.

    • @deuggims1516
      @deuggims1516 6 лет назад +1

      1p6t1gms OMG that is awesome! Sure wish I could be there to see that! Enjoy 😁

  • @mimzym951
    @mimzym951 7 лет назад +15

    The fact that his voice is still as wonderful as it was over 40 years ago is unbelievable.

  • @anitacalloway3032
    @anitacalloway3032 8 лет назад +40

    Priceless! JT has good comic timing and the bit was hilarious.

  • @Auntcyn5
    @Auntcyn5 8 лет назад +26

    Something are better with age, James Taylor is one.

  • @vickiebutcher1161
    @vickiebutcher1161 7 лет назад +20

    Just when I thought I couldn't love J T more than I already did I was proved wrong.

  • @DrummerDanVa
    @DrummerDanVa 8 лет назад +47

    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?

  • @MiltonJenkins
    @MiltonJenkins 5 лет назад +17

    Steve C could have died the next day and felt complete. Hear the crowd react to the opening riff. Teared up. And how classy is JT?

  • @MSK-jd5fi
    @MSK-jd5fi 2 года назад +26

    James Taylor has some world class comic timing there. This was brilliant

  • @christopheroliver739
    @christopheroliver739 5 лет назад +14

    Bring on the 75 more verses! Still sounding great in 2019, James!

  • @fergusof
    @fergusof 4 года назад +10

    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!

  • @wildflowerhoneybee4423
    @wildflowerhoneybee4423 6 лет назад +3

    James Taylor....one of my first true loves....Sweet Baby James....xo

  • @iLizard_King
    @iLizard_King 8 лет назад +4

    HOW THE FUCK DO YOU CUT updated FIRE AND RAIN OFF EARLY?! you have to be kidding me...

  • @williamhochenberger5721
    @williamhochenberger5721 5 лет назад +9

    What a Great Singer. What a Great sense of humor. What a Great Man. What a GREAT VOICE.

  • @maureennolan2784
    @maureennolan2784 4 года назад +11

    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.

  • @metc0721
    @metc0721 8 лет назад +23

    This was SO great!! It made me laugh, cry and gave me chills. Thank you!!

  • @thepoozer
    @thepoozer 7 лет назад +4

    what a sweet man James Taylor is. So cool for him to play along...

  • @paulineserafico1425
    @paulineserafico1425 5 лет назад +13

    J.T... please take good care and may you still live i love you man!!

  • @VacantHaven
    @VacantHaven 5 лет назад +1

    An absolute genius, a gentleman and a downright decent human being. I'm only 30 James but I'll keep adding to this song as long as I can play 🤘

  • @conorwade2535
    @conorwade2535 8 лет назад +84

    Wow, former President James Taylor.

    • @simonsmith5849
      @simonsmith5849 7 лет назад +3

      .... BAHAHAHA fuck i couldn't hold back laughing at this

    • @robertbennett5192
      @robertbennett5192 6 лет назад +5

      Conor Wade 157 years old and STILL goin strong. TAYLOR IN 2020 ! ! !

    • @Donthasslemeimlocal
      @Donthasslemeimlocal 6 лет назад +2

      Your comment combined with your picture sold it for me. Nicely done Macklin

    • @plasticfork2187
      @plasticfork2187 6 лет назад +3

      From the Simpsons right

    • @alika207
      @alika207 4 года назад

      JT for 2020!

  • @nancyprianti2355
    @nancyprianti2355 4 года назад +15

    James Taylor is a true American storyteller & then some

  • @questingspirit3828
    @questingspirit3828 8 лет назад +36

    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.

  • @samrose8493
    @samrose8493 7 лет назад +15

    This is fantastic for those of you who love James Taylor. The new version of "Fire and Rain"

  • @lostchild2003
    @lostchild2003 8 лет назад +22

    That was awesome bit. Late night for adults.

  • @ReadingisMagicTV
    @ReadingisMagicTV 6 лет назад +11

    "I've seen shampoo with conditioner built in..."

  • @EKBruhn
    @EKBruhn 8 лет назад +11

    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.

    • @donaldoliver5509
      @donaldoliver5509 6 лет назад +1

      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

  • @nyk3334
    @nyk3334 8 лет назад +55

    Colbert has a decent voice.

  • @saycibon
    @saycibon 2 года назад +7

    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.

  • @Muhdah1972
    @Muhdah1972 5 лет назад +22

    Who brought themselves to thumbing down JT? He's one of the greatest musicians and here he's showing how true creative people do it. 🎶💯🔥😂👏👏👏👏👏

  • @TheNobleRot1
    @TheNobleRot1 7 лет назад +16

    sweet dreams and flying machines .... flying safely through the air

    • @VacantHaven
      @VacantHaven 5 лет назад +2

      I don't think we've quite mastered the 'not crashing' bit yet lol.
      Maybe " I've seen lonely times when nobody liked my posts"

  • @jimcoleman598
    @jimcoleman598 5 лет назад +8

    As funny as this is, the guitar playing (especially the intro) is still the best !

  • @martinaee
    @martinaee 8 лет назад +19

    I for one welcome our new ant overlords.

    • @oiboiii
      @oiboiii 8 лет назад

      +martinaee i cant believe this doesn't have more likes

  • @robertwhelan4620
    @robertwhelan4620 8 лет назад +38

    I want to hear all 75, Were's the extended cut?!

    • @itegil
      @itegil 6 лет назад +2

      I want to hear all 75 too! Where's the extended cut?!

  • @jpdemer5
    @jpdemer5 4 года назад +6

    This could be a Tommy Smothers routine - it's the same understated, off-kilter humor. He even sounds like Tommy!

  • @tinawalton7703
    @tinawalton7703 7 лет назад +8

    Oh gee, James Taylor is such a great sport, and so funny -- only makes you love him even more.

  • @vegangothboards
    @vegangothboards 8 лет назад +205

    I've seen Republican debates that I thought would never end.

    • @jaketomberlin8916
      @jaketomberlin8916 8 лет назад +20

      I've seen lonely times where being a conservative was... sin. But I never thought I'd see a true libertarian uprising, again.

    • @bloodletter3400
      @bloodletter3400 7 лет назад +8

      Michael Farmer lol same with Democrats

    • @jagdunc21
      @jagdunc21 7 лет назад +9

      This is a prime example of why I love reading comments

    • @187macabee
      @187macabee 6 лет назад +5

      Michael Farmer I've seen leftist cucks loose time and time again

    • @googleuser2874
      @googleuser2874 6 лет назад +1

      It's spelled 'lose' not 'loose.'

  • @conniealford1020
    @conniealford1020 5 лет назад +12

    He's STILL got "it". 😉🌫️💜🌫️

    • @conniealford1020
      @conniealford1020 Год назад

      @James Taylor wow!! Never expected to talk to you, Mr Taylor. You made my day. I'm an old hippie in Hospice enjoying my days filled with music such as yours. I'm an original hippie spending my last days raising the endangered species, the monarch butterfly. I release 800-1000 a month. I love giving back to the earth.
      Thank you for thinking of me. I feel blessed to call you my friend. I lost my home Christmas day to a house fire. I lost all my original records. I must replace yours bc you really still have it and I want to support your music. My son's name is Taylor. He just turned 35. He's my roommate. Have a great day, Mr. Taylor. And thank you for making my day.
      Connie, Stuart Florida💜🦋✌

    • @conniealford1020
      @conniealford1020 Год назад

      @James Taylor add I stated I'm an original!!✌
      I'm 61, so I'm a very long fan of yours. I've attended 4 of your shows over the years. I've lived all across the country And every time you came close to where I was, I was at your concerts. I remember seeing Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band in Asbury Park, NJ in 1978 before he was famous. I grew up within 10 miles of his home. My son and I are trying to rebuild our lives after the fire took everything. 🔥 it's a slow process. This was so traumatic on our lives. We're just happy we are both still alive. Slowly, well replace what we lost except the family heirlooms, pictures and of course the records I've lost. Thousands of them. I'm heartbroken beyond words. I will always remain one of your biggest fans, Mr. Taylor. Know you made my day. You still matter, at least to me.🦋💜✌🌈☮

  • @dyskover
    @dyskover 8 лет назад +5

    What a wonderfully gentle man.

  • @mostguitarswins
    @mostguitarswins 4 года назад +6

    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.

  • @vickiwoolf1462
    @vickiwoolf1462 3 года назад +4

    Love how JT can build a parody out of Fire & Rain! Love ❤️ it!

  • @DJ-wr5jn
    @DJ-wr5jn 4 года назад +4

    That was beautiful and funny...."I've seen Seinfeld and Elaine....".....all the things since fire and rain

  • @charlieallan2979
    @charlieallan2979 8 лет назад +16

    Hey Stephen Colbert can kind of sing

    • @ActionMediaProductions
      @ActionMediaProductions 5 лет назад

      Chuck he sang elton John in a cover band when he was in high school...look for the episode with EJ last year.

  • @scottyhaggis125
    @scottyhaggis125 4 года назад +2

    I've seen corvid 19 and economic collapse. I've seen home quarantine and nobody on the streets. But I never thought there be no toilet paper left..

  • @YouHaveWonAFreeiPad
    @YouHaveWonAFreeiPad 8 лет назад +26

    This is the most liked video I've found that has zero dislikes. World record!

    • @beefstewie84
      @beefstewie84 8 лет назад +8

      +YouHaveWonAFreeiPad Way to jinx it.

    • @ajomagurd
      @ajomagurd 8 лет назад +6

      You ruined it.

    • @goggletoggle1294
      @goggletoggle1294 8 лет назад

      +a jomagurd Rocky mountain hiiiigh, Colorado!

    • @fayis4everlove
      @fayis4everlove 8 лет назад +1

      +YouHaveWonAFreeiPad well, now it has 24. Thanks to you

    • @gilbertg7
      @gilbertg7 6 лет назад

      Some people dont have a sense of humor about their grief songs

  • @Sandman-ne1gz
    @Sandman-ne1gz 4 года назад +2

    I’ve seen Love Island and I never wanna see it again 😩😂

  • @haroldgardner9463
    @haroldgardner9463 3 года назад +3

    Had no idea James Taylor had that sense of humor! Freaking awesome!

  • @theravingredhead
    @theravingredhead 6 лет назад +1

    sense of humour not withstanding, James Taylors has got better with age and that's saying something cos I have always loved his voice

  • @dosanchoas
    @dosanchoas 5 лет назад +4

    now that's one clever, FUNNY bit! (bring back the good ol' days...)

  • @TheCelticTiger32
    @TheCelticTiger32 6 лет назад +9

    I've seen Cola but no sugar it contains
    I've seen tablets that can relieve me of back pain
    I've seen this movie where batman fights this guy called bane
    But I never thought that they'd kill Saddam Hussein

  • @DioOmicida
    @DioOmicida 8 лет назад +5

    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.

  • @fudgeweasel
    @fudgeweasel 4 года назад +4

    Is this the best thing ever? Yes. Yes, it is.

  • @papagreenemusic
    @papagreenemusic 5 лет назад +5

    "I've seen toast that's multigrain....."

  • @ObscuredByTime
    @ObscuredByTime 6 лет назад +1

    Wow. Awesome. And Taylor was about 10 times funnier than Colbert here. What a legend.

  • @mattmoore4209
    @mattmoore4209 5 лет назад +3

    Why does mr. Colbert sound like a young willie nelson?

  • @colinkelleher1708
    @colinkelleher1708 4 года назад +4

    Great comic timing and delivery. He’s good at everything!

  • @CyclesMcHurtz
    @CyclesMcHurtz 6 лет назад +3

    That man is one with his guitar and soul

  • @lillyfbennett7434
    @lillyfbennett7434 7 лет назад +2

    Yes, I'd listen to all 75 verses myself! What fun!

  • @russellberry9156
    @russellberry9156 6 лет назад +4

    I’ve seen endless sequels of Star Wars my friend,
    But I really miss Ward Bond on Wagon Train
    (I just now wrote that)

  • @larrygenedavis
    @larrygenedavis 3 года назад +1

    Funny. Back before the show became political .

  • @BIGFOOT.766
    @BIGFOOT.766 8 лет назад +7

    jt holdin his laughter.

  • @ThomasPBlack
    @ThomasPBlack 4 года назад +2

    All kidding aside. Can you imagine all that James Taylor did see? What a great entertainer. From the mid 60’s up until 2020. That’s 55 years of travel the globe to perform. Wow!