Listening to this in my mother’s bedroom, being reminded of her life and how amazing she is. She passed away 3 weeks ago from cancer. I’m 24, I have a long life to live without her.
Priscilla Aragon and Fisher of men ministries, I,m so sorry for your loses, both of you are in my thoughts my friend's, just remember your loved ones are with you everyday in spirit and when you play this beautiful song from MR TAYLOR their right there with you with a big smile on their faces, so my friend's keep listening to JT his music will help you through all the time,s ahead, so stay safe stay strong 🙏. PEACE BE WITH YOU MY FRIEND'S.✌️😎🏴🇺🇦🙏
This particular song takes me back to 1970, on my way to school, on a cold and rainy day. My parents were still alive, and well. I miss them both. I'm 59 now, and can't believe how time flies....
So sad yet normal arc of life, I'm 64. Lost my Father 10 years ago, seems like yesterday. Hope and knowing we are the ones that grieve, not them, they are just fine, they just moved on.
From psmguy aka Eric Ricci, I hear you on the loss of those parents. Glad I can cone get choked up on this old song being sentimental, calm and reflective
Awwh same my parents have left . Time has flown can’t believe I’m 59 too but what a great era we came from fantastic music and full of hope our generation and we didn’t have social media we loved our friends we never blew them off on a txt mess . I’m so glad I grew up then lots of love ❤
Suzanne was a friend, fan and nurse who helped Taylor rehabilitate from heroin, they stopped her seeing him and she eventually suisided, he wrote this for her 😢..
He over picked a line and barely fit in the lick, kept a poker face..I knocked on Joni's door once just after the 'Blue' recordings and he had a Bowie knife on his belt..Sweet Baby James! Aloha
Just lost my mother from a rough battle from cancer, I’ve always liked this song, but it makes a whole lot more sense now. I miss you momma, I love you.
Hi @brody how sweet you must know she would never have left you if she couldn’t help it. Just sending you so much love . For me I stood at my daughter’s wedding not knowing how to tell her I had breast cancer and it was advanced . Just two weeks later everything changed. I’m still here and fighting. But as a mother I didn’t know her but our biggest fear would be to leave our children. I hope you can feel her around you wherever you go in this world she is always with you and James Taylor music is ob special to you and she may have left but she will always be your momma
I am so sorry. My mom has breast cancer and is very short on time. It is a terrible and evil thing. Lost my younger brother 3 days after Christmas last year from stomach cancer . I'll say no more.
@@welcometothemovies9157 partly but the part talking about Jesus is about getting off drugs. The talk about a crashing flying machine talked about a band he and his friends tried and failed to start. And the rest was about a friend he made in the mental hospital who had commited suicide. He didn't get told right away that his friend died because he was also quite suicidal.
I raised my kids on the music that I grew up on. They love it to this day. I have a feeling, if I ever have grandkids, they will grow up on the same music as their parents.❤
@@bradwolfe5655you luckily have never woke to find your lover cold next to you from a heroin overdose! I don’t know how he sings it I cry and I didn’t know Suzanne
I think James Taylor is just what the doctor ordered when faced with very difficult if not impossible so called life events he is a remarkable man God bless him
I watched my hero passing away the other day, three days before Easter. He was like a great stone that the family was built upon. 3 children, 9 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, and one great-great granddaughter. We were all there and got to say goodbye. I am so grateful for that and to know that he wasn't put away somewhere and forgotten about.
Why? He is talented thus opening more doors for him to develop his talent even further. It is no surprise. I am more appalled in the lack of talent of most mainstream artist today.
This song was played at my brother's funeral, we were both career police officers and the compounded trauma of serving and protecting the community got the best of him. A legend. We use to listen to James Taylor growing up in the 70's and 80's, it seemed fitting to send him off to such a beautiful song💙
This song hits home. I'm 57 my boys are 30 and 34 and they have been struggling with drug addiction for 10 years. Even so I still love them with all of me.
Continue to Pray for your sons. Talk to a doctor and ask for certain ways to assist your son's.i heard from other people you can trick them in certain ways and they could get scared and stop.a guy told me he is put a mint in his mouth.
You are not alone Lisa so many of us moms are going through the same thing mine finally beat it only after he had been brought back with narcan three times and it was a Valentine's Day and 2017 oh I kept thinking was his daughters will have to live and hate that day for the rest of their lives thank God he made it I'll keep you in your voice in my prayers God bless
Trying to wrap my head around these BBC performances being a month short of 50 years ago. A half a century? Yet the music and songs are timeless and as fresh and perfect today as ever. Incredible. Thank you James. 🙏🏻
Seriously I heard this song for the first time in 2024. It's hard to believe the talent and raw sound. No auto tune or synthesizers or effects. Pure talent.
Seriously? The first time? Wow, yeah he was pretty amazing. He lives in the town where I grew up. And he plays at a venue there every fourth and fifth of July. It's called Tanglewood, in Lenox mass. If you ever have a chance to go you should. I think he always has one of his sons with him now he is up there in age.
No one but James can play an acoustic guitar and make it sound that beautiful. And what a voice. Oh, what a voice. When I hear this song, it takes me back to 1970, lying across my bed at age 13, listening in awe, to this musical genius.
@@Mr25thfret Makes it all the more timeless for those of us who were there to hear this classic the first time around . Well said Mr25thfret , well said .
I will from time to time. My mom's name was Susan (close to Suzanne) and after she died I played this song and just cried, along with a few others. 20yrs later I still get a bit misty eyed hearing it
Absolutely spellbinding. Nobody sings and plays acoustic guitar like James - so effortlessly makes the guitar sound like an orchestra - and his voice reached into your soul. I have been performing acoustic folk-rock since around 1970 and James has been one of my very biggest inspirations - still is.
see us all, though another day, cos it is so hard. Lockdown with elderly parents, is ripping my heart and soul out. Why am I crying. I am a lucky one ( apparently). I still in such pain.
You must have been a toddler in 1970 ! So you have playing a long time. So many acoustic players sell themselves short but actually are amazing to others. Never sell yourself short, maybe James would say of you what what you say about him? Post a video . Cheers mate, keep on bringing your orchestra to others🤘
Dear James, Five years ago my only child was killed by a drunk driver, who ran a red light as she was crossing the street. She is my everything!!!! I always loved this song, but viewed it as a love song between a couple. After she died I put your music on to calm my soul. When “Fire and Rain” came on, I heard a different message that struck a major chord with my daughter. I wanted to share this story with you to say thank you for writing songs that speak to the soul of your listeners. God Bless, Walter
I don’t know whether I should say this, and you may well know this already, but it wasn’t your daughter that died, it was only her outer shell, not her spirit, the real person, that is immortal and lives forever. I’ve lost many people in my life, and I miss them and it’s still very painful. This realisation keeps me going, and the fact they were here for a specific purpose and died at a specific time, that was agreed between their individual soul (which is a complex entity)and a much greater power is mind blowing, but the truth of it makes us surrender to who we truly are. I know the supernatural world exists, and God. Every experience is to teach us something, realising that this material world is not all there is is a great and comforting realisation. It probably sounds good, from someone who isn’t particularly brave with the dying bit myself, but it is about change and not nothingness. We live in a very fallen world, and bad things happen because of the conduct of individuals, unrealised and ignorant, and this is what causes problems. If all humans were evolved and intelligent, there would be no wrongdoings. We are the light and life of God, we are all spiritual beings no matter how misguided we are. May spirituality touch you and abide with you always🙏💕. Love and prayers.
I simply understand your loss & your pain. One gets a response on YT; it's often the top of the head thing. I have for the last 60 years not had to endure many such a painful losses. Has it altered the cource of my life? Yes. It's part of life. Most of us totally understand what you are saying and how much it affected you . When you let people get under your skin; they win and you loose. Nothing can change the river of history we experience. You must understand that most people are on your side. God Bless You Sir, These are weights we all must bear. Steven Pettinga, Indianapolis.
I'm 31. My mom passed when I was 15. It feels surreal to think I have been on this earth now longer without her than with her. I always think how life would of been different with her here. Love you mom
My friend, remember your mom is still with you in your heart, when you play JT lift your head up and smile knowing she there smiling with you. PEACE BE WITH YOU MY FRIEND. 🙏✌️😎🏴
Vince, my mom passed when I was 15 also. I am now 64 and look forward to seeing her in heaven since we both believe in Jesus, I hope you’ll be with your mom again someday also. I am so very sorry for your loss. 💕🙏
It is a treasure to see him perform this song when the pain was still fresh and when it hadn't been performed 1000's of times. This song has always hit hard for me but even harder watching the pain he is in performing it. He could have kept this song to himself but he chose to share it with us and I for one am eternally thankful he did.
In the year 2024, I finally got to see James Taylor live in concert. It’s incredible that at 76, he sounds as good as he did when he was in his early 20s. Was a bucket list moment for me getting to watch him perform this song live. God bless you, James. One of the great Troubadours.
This is the best version ever recorded imo just because the bbc recorded it. They had the best sound engineers around for the time. This is 51 years old and sounds like it was recorded yesterday, it’s that crisp and clear.
This is the epitome of the 70s for me. Hanging out with friends and someone pulls out an acoustic guitar. Sometimes around a campfire....no cell phones. I really feel sorry for kids today. That sweet simply is gone.
Around a fire on a beach in Gran Canaria falling in love with someone called ..James...his voice and his guitar. I often wonder if he remembers me. A wonderful night.
The ladies and gentlemen who worked as BBC sound engineers back then were incredibly talented. The live sound quality from shows like The Old Grey Whistle Test was so far beyond anything offered by other shows / channels.
My mother died on Valentine’s Day 2023 from Dementia Alzheimer’s nine days after her 86th birthday. It was the most devastating day of my life. I listened to this song that day, and it gave me a memory to cherish.
😥💔 We're identical. Mine too almost the same timing, age, and everything. 😢 So crushing to us-- so very hard each day each hour yet us 2 are like mega billions here as it happens to all humans. Still-- it's paralyzing 😥💔 to me and you.
Me too, I share your grief 😢. My father died suddenly on Valentines Day 2023, just 3 weeks short of his 87th birthday. I miss him. Think of him most days, wish I could speak with him again just once. This song has a special link for me to him and my family. A beautiful song for the memories.
My god he sounds incredible , both the vocals and the acoustic guitar. This is really special. 53 years later and I’m thrilled to listen to this classic that I never tire of.
this song always touches my soul, and is currently helping me get through the loss of a friend of mine who died at 22. “I always thought that I’d see you again.”
❤ I'm so sorry that your Dad is gone. Be the best person you can be, the person, I'm sure your Dad taught you to be. That's the best way to honor him and his legacy ❤
You’ve got to be kidding - oh yeah, you’re a GUY!! Racism was just as horrible, women were constantly put down and as a child in the 50’s & 60’s I heard adults constantly calling Hispanics “wetbacks”, Jews “Kikes” and the “N” word for African Americans. We were slaughtering people in Vietnam and West Germans were shooting East Germans if they dared to cross the fence. You’re wearing rose- colored glasses buddy.
i'm really old, lived through wwii' I've had as good a life as anyone but there never was a time in my life when there wasn't hate. Wish it wasn't like that. All you can do is make the best of it.
Recorded by the best British corporation, thankfully the bbc were so good at getting great sound for these artists 51 years ago. It sounds like it was recorded yesterday. Infact this is a better recording than some more modern ones.
Love my James. He was my first love, and I've been blessed to see him 7x. I always wait until it's quiet, and yell out "I love you, James!". He always says "I love you, too". He is the very best. Ever.💙💙
Playing this for my 17 year old senior cat as he slowly passes away. James has always been such a comforting voice to me and I hope it helps him feel more at peace during his last days ❤️
Okay, now you made me cry. I have a sweet old boy feline with multiple health issues and the mere thought of losing him is just too much. I hope your boy passed peacefully over the rainbow bridge where he can chase butterflies with his pals.
The self absorbed sadness of addiction and the loss of hope! 14 years clean and sober and I still feel the pain, every time I hear this song it brings me right back! Get clean and stay clean through all of life's ups and downs, don't use no matter what! May God bless you all!
Thanks to those wonderful souls who preserved this so humanity can enjoy experiences like this .... forever! Thanks James Taylor. You ARE a living legend!
Please know this: if you start scrolling down the comments from the start of the song on, your comment and the part of the song where James sings those exact words synchronize 🥰
Exactly for me as well. Everyman should wrap themselves around this line and song. Even 50 years later it sounds as fresh and prescient as it ever did, when I was 20 or now at 70. Life is so short it just takes my breath away.
@@Araconox can I get your thoughts on this line? I’ll be very honest I can’t seem to figure it out, I’m not entirely sure what it means but none the less I love it. What does it mean to you?
I was 12 years old when this came out, i listened to it on a cliff edge watching the surf until I went in and found myself at home. My house was not a home but a hell I escaped to go surfing and meeting hippies who gave me my first hugs.
Carole King said she wrote "You've got a friend" in response to the line "I've seen lonely times when I could not find a friend.'' from this,which I find interesting
One of my close family friends passed away unexpectedly the other day and this song came on my shuffle playlist. I immediately lost it. Going to miss him dearly. Thankful my father introduced great music to me at such a young age. God speed.
It's always chilling watching artists perform famous legendary songs before they became massive hits. This song is now one of Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Songs of All Time and here he is quietly introducing and playing it to minimal response at the beginning. Nowadays if James starts picking that intro it will send audiences into rapturous applause
I remember when the song came out.... liked it then, but here I am all these years later, and tears are running down my face....it must be a great song, eh?
I'm sitting here bawling my eyes out thinking of a dear friend I lost to drugs and how I always held onto hope that one day she would come back to us and get better. This song hits hard.
This song really resonated with me when I was a kid in the seventies. James Taylor has a very comforting voice. All the tragedy that we go through as humans. This nails it.
your sister was / is totally correct. I love her musical choice. I imagine she was ( and is ) . The brightest star, in our galaxy. And, I mean that sincerely. Good taste is beautiful. God Bless you from Canterbury U.K.
This song came at a tough time for me and was always meaningful. Hard to hear but at the same time something to hang on to. And I'm still here. Thank you James Taylor.
This song makes me so emotional! Love your talent, James Taylor. No one else reaches your level. I am 70 years old and I still feel this song deep in my well-being.
This song made me cry! My husband & I got married 6/26/70. We had almost 50 years married but he passed away 2/7/20! I woke up that morning to find he had passed in his sleep! We had so many happy days & I thought they’d never end! Life is almost unbearable without Jimmy. I miss him more every day. When you’ve been with someone for half a century it’s very hard to carry on as a single person. I still consider myself as married! I’m 72 now & don’t know if I could ever find another Jimmy!
God bless you I hope you’re doing ok I’m with my Hisband 27 years 29 years together. I feel very grateful you have to cherish each moment together and you did that…true love ways. 🙏🌻☘️❤️
I'm assuming the happy years were well worth one of you living alone the last years. What scares me about love is the fear of the feeling of being left alone. Whether it's thru betrayal or death. What are your thoughts?
Fifty years later from first listening to his song as a young child and just liking the sound... and now as an old adult I know EXACTLY what the song is about. So many gone.
I cannot imagine…I was estranged for years from a best friend… came back in contact and things were awesome… then she got cancer… I will always remember that on her deathbed she remembered and said…when you were mad at me….it made me so sick inside. I do believe that she’s asleep in Christ and that we will be together again!!! I hope that you have those same beliefs. JT is not a believer… which makes me so sad for him. Those of us who have Jesus look forward to a big celebration! His blessings now and always!!!💗
The first time I heard this song it was on a car radio in Boston around 1971 and I had an accident. My fault. Fifty years later, I watched this video and cried. What a powerful artist.
I'm only 39 but have always been a big James Taylor fan, one of the greatest song writers of our time. I've always loved this song but it hits different now after the recent sudden loss of my 18 year old nephew. Mr. Taylor will likely never see this comment but if so, thank you Sir.
Knowing the backstory to this makes it so sad and impactful. Since then I've seen enough and lost friends and family to appreciate his pain. But I have no way to express it like James did. Wonderful song.
I want to thank you for making me look a little deeper for this for me is a very special song. I have played it for years, thinking maybe it's part of his ongoing drama with Carly for instance. I had no idea, so here is what DR. google says On the VH1 series Storytellers, Taylor said the song was about several incidents during his early recording career. The second line "Suzanne, the plans they made put an end to you" refers to Suzanne Schnerr, a childhood friend of his who died by suicide while he was in London, England, recording his first album.
I finally got to see James Taylor in concert a few weeks ago. I cried when he sang this song. I didn't mean to, but when music brings me to tears I know that moment in time is pure peace and love. He was so giddy as the concert went on with the crowd singing along and yelling to him "We love you JT". In the end, I felt like he didn't want to leave the stage! We gave back so much to him as he shared his gift of music to us. Really special night. Really special guy...
Got to see James Taylor a few years back in Kansas City at the Sprint Center along with Carole King was a great evening lots of good songs by both artists they don't make them like this anymore
This was one of my dad's favorite songs. He passed when I was 5 and now I play this song at gigs. I never get emotional when playing it but it wrecks me listening to it sometimes. Something about James' voice is nostalgic after all the years of hearing him. It's like magic
Oh, man! To think of everything that has happened to the world since 1970 and to know that this song is still the same as it was back then. Truly timeless and classic. I have never met a person who does not appreciate this man's music. Never take advantage of music as perfect as this!
I bought the "Sweet Baby James" album in 1970 while a sophomore in college. That vinyl got worn out from being played so many times. "Fire and Rain" was hands down the most popular song for me and my fellow students during that time. No other performer came close to James Taylor. Thank you, JT, for enriching our lives then and now.
In 1970, I was 13 and my first year in high school. As a junior - the lowest of the low - we had to (inter alia) clean our house prefects' cubicles every morning, and this song would be playing on LM Radio.....52 years later I still enjoy this song.
What an amazing legacy. Songs like this will live on as long as there are people around to listen. We have lived through a golden age of music, future generations will lament how lucky we were. Thank you James.
22 is perhaps the most creative age for singer-songwriters. Just a few examples of artists and the hits they wrote at 22: Michael Jackson - "Billie Jean," George Michael - "Careless Whisper," Gary Barlow - "Back For Good," Prince Be (from PM Dawn) - "I'd Die Without You"
Just saw him in concert 2 wks ago Phenomenal + magical. His son was one of his background singers His wife joined him at the end of night with the band + background singers
@mariepresho3653 I am sorry for your loss. I know it hurts 😢 Look up this song Even though I'm gone by Chester See. 😢 I lost my mom a few years back, and these songs help us all cope with the loss in a small way. Bless you 🙏
Beautiful song. One of the things that I love about watching these old video clips is seeing people in the crowds listening and enjoying the music. Not an iPhone In Sight or someone trying to film the performance in the crowd
What a treasure this is! And oh my goodness, we sometimes forget how stunningly handsome he was in his youth. He’s still singing beautifully, 56 years into his career.
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i am 66 and honestly thing my time is coming to a end , May god bliss me to see my brother ,mom and dad again and my friends who gone before me
You are heard and loved my friend....
Hang in there ❤ God gave me another chance. Just hold on.
Youll see them again. ❤
Me too brother 66
I always thought my family would meet me when I pass
The sound engineer at bbc for these early 70s shows needs a massive show of appreciation 👏👏
true dat
well said.
Very true cheers from over the pond in Ireland 🇮🇪
Yeah for sure man a bad sound engineer can change anything , this concert sounds great 👍
Absolutely
Listening to this in my mother’s bedroom, being reminded of her life and how amazing she is. She passed away 3 weeks ago from cancer. I’m 24, I have a long life to live without her.
Prayers going up for you🙏🏾
Your mum is so proud of you! She's always close!!
Keep on pushin
Priscilla Aragon and Fisher of men ministries, I,m so sorry for your loses, both of you are in my thoughts my friend's, just remember your loved ones are with you everyday in spirit and when you play this beautiful song from MR TAYLOR their right there with you with a big smile on their faces, so my friend's keep listening to JT his music will help you through all the time,s ahead, so stay safe stay strong 🙏. PEACE BE WITH YOU MY FRIEND'S.✌️😎🏴🇺🇦🙏
she is finally at home with the lord,
life is short and eternity isn't,
god absolutely adores each and every one of us
This particular song takes me back to 1970, on my way to school, on a cold and rainy day. My parents were still alive, and well. I miss them both. I'm 59 now, and can't believe how time flies....
So many of us feel the way you do :)
So sad yet normal arc of life, I'm 64. Lost my Father 10 years ago, seems like yesterday. Hope and knowing we are the ones that grieve, not them, they are just fine, they just moved on.
From psmguy aka Eric Ricci, I hear you on the loss of those parents. Glad I can cone get choked up on this old song being sentimental, calm and reflective
Was it heriizon
Awwh same my parents have left . Time has flown can’t believe I’m 59 too but what a great era we came from fantastic music and full of hope our generation and we didn’t have social media we loved our friends we never blew them off on a txt mess . I’m so glad I grew up then lots of love ❤
Who else thinks this is one of the best songs ever written?
Definitely
I was thinking the SAME THING!!!
Hope I hear this on the way up to the light
and there he is, just one person and a guitar, telling us his story-beautiful and so talented
Absolutely. I was 13 when this song came out, still listen to it now. One of my all time greats.
Surely one of the most beautiful songs ever written and sung.
Surely
Shirley.
@@shieldofdr3588 Don't call me Shirley 😎
@@lindapearce5699 v?
Suzanne was a friend, fan and nurse who helped Taylor rehabilitate from heroin, they stopped her seeing him and she eventually suisided, he wrote this for her 😢..
Pure talent, no strain, no pretence, perfect pitch ,timing and feel.
He over picked a line and barely fit in the lick, kept a poker face..I knocked on Joni's door once just after the 'Blue' recordings and he had a Bowie knife on his belt..Sweet Baby James! Aloha
*pretense
No auto tune.... BeautifuL Voice... Perfect
well in all fairness this song doesnt have alot of range... doesnt take much for a trained singer to hit every note on this one with ease
@@nn-xm8lz a that is it’s simple beauty
Just lost my mother from a rough battle from cancer, I’ve always liked this song, but it makes a whole lot more sense now. I miss you momma, I love you.
Everyone here sends our condolences to you and your family.
Hi @brody how sweet you must know she would never have left you if she couldn’t help it. Just sending you so much love . For me I stood at my daughter’s wedding not knowing how to tell her I had breast cancer and it was advanced . Just two weeks later everything changed. I’m still here and fighting. But as a mother I didn’t know her but our biggest fear would be to leave our children. I hope you can feel her around you wherever you go in this world she is always with you and James Taylor music is ob special to you and she may have left but she will always be your momma
I am so sorry. My mom has breast cancer and is very short on time. It is a terrible and evil thing. Lost my younger brother 3 days after Christmas last year from stomach cancer . I'll say no more.
It's difficult to think this was 52 yrs ago, James was only 22, yet he wrote such a mature song. Truly an old soul in a young man's body.
22.. wow. U just don't realize when U're older. Thank u for the comment n bringing me back to reality. Masterpiece
drugs does that you
Absolutely love the song
@Hike1020 this song had nothing to do with drugs
@@welcometothemovies9157 partly but the part talking about Jesus is about getting off drugs. The talk about a crashing flying machine talked about a band he and his friends tried and failed to start. And the rest was about a friend he made in the mental hospital who had commited suicide. He didn't get told right away that his friend died because he was also quite suicidal.
Here’s to be being part of a generation that could listen to this kind of music.
My Girls love this music… music passes down and up - I love some of their music too.
Yes, the Jesus generation.
Harry Chapin called it a time when the music came from wooden boxes strung with silver wires……
Here here
I raised my kids on the music that I grew up on.
They love it to this day.
I have a feeling, if I ever have grandkids, they will grow up on the same music as their parents.❤
A twenty year old kid wrote this song. Absolutely amazing
it'd baffling. At 20 I had the emotional maturity of a goldfish
isnt that amazing 🙂
@@bradwolfe5655you luckily have never woke to find your lover cold next to you from a heroin overdose! I don’t know how he sings it I cry and I didn’t know Suzanne
@@glennplumb2313it's not about a heroin overdose
Stunning
I had this song played at my wife’s funeral. It will always make me cry!
So sorry 😢
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Hang in there, we never want to be there to see our love go, I am sure you will always have a tear when listening to this song.
As if this rain and election isn't depressing enough - YOU ... had to make me cry!
Sad, remember the Love
I think James Taylor is just what the doctor ordered when faced with very difficult if not impossible so called life events he is a remarkable man God bless him
I watched my hero passing away the other day, three days before Easter. He was like a great stone that the family was built upon. 3 children, 9 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, and one great-great granddaughter. We were all there and got to say goodbye. I am so grateful for that and to know that he wasn't put away somewhere and forgotten about.
Wow
James Taylor was 22 years old when this was recorded. Let that sink in for a moment.....
He was! My dumbass at 22 was in Iraq and listening to 60s surf music at the time. Hehe.
He’d been through a lot already. Mental illness, drug addiction, money issues, had lived with criminals. Sung like someone that had lived a full life.
@rayshoesmith James was only 22 when he wrote this masterpiece ? Wow! He was a deep thinker even then!
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Why? He is talented thus opening more doors for him to develop his talent even further. It is no surprise. I am more appalled in the lack of talent of most mainstream artist today.
This song was played at my brother's funeral, we were both career police officers and the compounded trauma of serving and protecting the community got the best of him. A legend. We use to listen to James Taylor growing up in the 70's and 80's, it seemed fitting to send him off to such a beautiful song💙
Sending you love ❤️🩹
So sorry for your loss
@@jasonbaker4120 God bless you both. Sorry for your loss. We are a law enforcement Family too. 💔😢
Condolences..hugs❤
Thank you both for your service 🙏🏻 So sorry for your loss 🙏🏻❤️
My son died 13 years ago today. We played this song at his funeral.
I always thought I would see him again.
I want this song played at my funeral too. Along with Carolina in my mind because I am always at peace in the Carolina mountains.
You will!!!
And you do, every time you remember him
So true I also lost my son 14 years ago l can’t wait to see him again
You will
@@patriciosilvarobalino9832 absolutely Patricio!!!
This song hits home. I'm 57 my boys are 30 and 34 and they have been struggling with drug addiction for 10 years. Even so I still love them with all of me.
Keep on trying to help them .
Keep the faith lass.
Continue to Pray for your sons. Talk to a doctor and ask for certain ways to assist your son's.i heard from other people you can trick them in certain ways and they could get scared and stop.a guy told me he is put a mint in his mouth.
Lisa Allen Bless you..
You are not alone Lisa so many of us moms are going through the same thing mine finally beat it only after he had been brought back with narcan three times and it was a Valentine's Day and 2017 oh I kept thinking was his daughters will have to live and hate that day for the rest of their lives thank God he made it I'll keep you in your voice in my prayers God bless
Trying to wrap my head around these BBC performances being a month short of 50 years ago. A half a century? Yet the music and songs are timeless and as fresh and perfect today as ever. Incredible. Thank you James. 🙏🏻
Yes they are.
Thank goodness the BBC had the foresight to record a multitude of performers who have all stood the test of time with timeless, genuine music.
Yet there is a sense that this music will make people cry for centuries
and so well recorded for 1970. The bbc had very good sound engineers it seems.
@@Eleventhearlofmars They sure did. Great thanks to the BBC! And I think I just read somewhere that this has now even been restored
Seriously I heard this song for the first time in 2024. It's hard to believe the talent and raw sound. No auto tune or synthesizers or effects. Pure talent.
No electric guitar
Seriously? The first time? Wow, yeah he was pretty amazing. He lives in the town where I grew up. And he plays at a venue there every fourth and fifth of July. It's called Tanglewood, in Lenox mass. If you ever have a chance to go you should. I think he always has one of his sons with him now he is up there in age.
Wow wow wow
Welcome to the best music of the 20th century.
After ALL these years of being a fan, this STILL makes me CRY!!!
James, you were and ARE AMAZING!!
Linda Gilliam, Yes he is amazing! My first concert was James Taylor. ❤️
No one but James can play an acoustic guitar and make it sound that beautiful. And what a voice. Oh, what a voice. When I hear this song, it takes me back to 1970, lying across my bed at age 13, listening in awe, to this musical genius.
@@Mr25thfret Makes it all the more timeless for those of us who were there to hear this classic the first time around . Well said Mr25thfret , well said .
James voice just flows with so little effort . His music indeed timeless .
I will from time to time. My mom's name was Susan (close to Suzanne) and after she died I played this song and just cried, along with a few others. 20yrs later I still get a bit misty eyed hearing it
Absolutely spellbinding. Nobody sings and plays acoustic guitar like James - so effortlessly makes the guitar sound like an orchestra - and his voice reached into your soul. I have been performing acoustic folk-rock since around 1970 and James has been one of my very biggest inspirations - still is.
see us all, though another day, cos it is so hard. Lockdown with elderly parents, is ripping my heart and soul out. Why am I crying. I am a lucky one ( apparently). I still in such pain.
You must have been a toddler in 1970 ! So you have playing a long time. So many acoustic players sell themselves short but actually are amazing to others. Never sell yourself short, maybe James would say of you what what you say about him? Post a video . Cheers mate, keep on bringing your orchestra to others🤘
I hear u same here always my fav
Absolutely
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Sometimes the rewards take time to enrich you. In the meantime you are enriching others. With Love and best wishes.
This will always be one if the greatest songs ever!!
One of my all time favs
Soft rock at its absolute best.
This song is so good for the soul.
Just beautiful!
Same, J T is the best storyteller. I wish he would perform in NZ sometime.
I think a lot of Sons and Dads have shed tears listening to this legendary tune. I'm one of 'em.
Dear James, Five years ago my only child was killed by a drunk driver, who ran a red light as she was crossing the street. She is my everything!!!! I always loved this song, but viewed it as a love song between a couple. After she died I put your music on to calm my soul. When “Fire and Rain” came on, I heard a different message that struck a major chord with my daughter. I wanted to share this story with you to say thank you for writing songs that speak to the soul of your listeners. God Bless, Walter
We're so sorry for your loss, Walter, but glad that Fire & Rain was able to bring you some small comfort.
I don’t know whether I should say this, and you may well know this already, but it wasn’t your daughter that died, it was only her outer shell, not her spirit, the real person, that is immortal and lives forever. I’ve lost many people in my life, and I miss them and it’s still very painful. This realisation keeps me going, and the fact they were here for a specific purpose and died at a specific time, that was agreed between their individual soul (which is a complex entity)and a much greater power is mind blowing, but the truth of it makes us surrender to who we truly are. I know the supernatural world exists, and God. Every experience is to teach us something, realising that this material world is not all there is is a great and comforting realisation. It probably sounds good, from someone who isn’t particularly brave with the dying bit myself, but it is about change and not nothingness. We live in a very fallen world, and bad things happen because of the conduct of individuals, unrealised and ignorant, and this is what causes problems. If all humans were evolved and intelligent, there would be no wrongdoings. We are the light and life of God, we are all spiritual beings no matter how misguided we are. May spirituality touch you and abide with you always🙏💕. Love and prayers.
I simply understand your loss & your pain. One gets a response on YT; it's often the top of the head thing. I have for the last 60 years not had to endure many such a painful losses. Has it altered the cource of my life? Yes. It's part of life. Most of us totally understand what you are saying and how much it affected you . When you let people get under your skin; they win and you loose. Nothing can change the river of history we experience. You must understand that most people are on your side. God Bless You Sir, These are weights we all must bear. Steven Pettinga, Indianapolis.
Stay well, Walter. She’s always with you. Please know that. Take care of yourself brother. Bless you.
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I'm 31. My mom passed when I was 15. It feels surreal to think I have been on this earth now longer without her than with her. I always think how life would of been different with her here. Love you mom
Keep your head up buddy. Know she’s always with you.
My friend, remember your mom is still with you in your heart, when you play JT lift your head up and smile knowing she there smiling with you. PEACE BE WITH YOU MY FRIEND. 🙏✌️😎🏴
Vince, my mom passed when I was 15 also. I am now 64 and look forward to seeing her in heaven since we both believe in Jesus, I hope you’ll be with your mom again someday also. I am so very sorry for your loss. 💕🙏
Oh man. My mom got cancer when I was 16 and died when I was 19. I’m 27 so not quite there yet but that’s a heavy thought. Sending love.
Parabéns a todos que deram declarações maravilhosas sobre suas mães.que Deus abençoe sempre a todos.
It is a treasure to see him perform this song when the pain was still fresh and when it hadn't been performed 1000's of times. This song has always hit hard for me but even harder watching the pain he is in performing it. He could have kept this song to himself but he chose to share it with us and I for one am eternally thankful he did.
Many musical artists were addicted to drugs then. 😰😰
Me too
@@lindapearce5699 Is that the LP I knew?!?
Bryan, The demos consumed his friend, Suzanne. I am sure every time he sings this song the pain is still there...
What had happened?
Sweet neighbor Audrey Thompson. Wonderful memories. Thank you.
In the year 2024, I finally got to see James Taylor live in concert. It’s incredible that at 76, he sounds as good as he did when he was in his early 20s. Was a bucket list moment for me getting to watch him perform this song live. God bless you, James. One of the great Troubadours.
One man, one guitar. Pure talent with no unnecessary extras.
Yes indeed, no distractions in the background ( don't need 'em ) just the singer and the guitar. Great to see 😮😊
Helps that he could play a guitar, pretty well. No need for blaring amp
Still an amazingly beautiful song. This version has the same effect on me that it had 50 years ago.
This is the best version ever recorded imo just because the bbc recorded it. They had the best sound engineers around for the time. This is 51 years old and sounds like it was recorded yesterday, it’s that crisp and clear.
Joe a masterpiece 🙏🏾
This is the epitome of the 70s for me. Hanging out with friends and someone pulls out an acoustic guitar. Sometimes around a campfire....no cell phones. I really feel sorry for kids today. That sweet simply is gone.
No, it’s not. Just different from your past. Things change, but sweetness still here. ❤️
No need to diminish the present to cherish the past. You have your memories and they will have theirs.
Around a fire on a beach in Gran Canaria falling in love with someone called ..James...his voice and his guitar. I often wonder if he remembers me. A wonderful night.
The ladies and gentlemen who worked as BBC sound engineers back then were incredibly talented. The live sound quality from shows like The Old Grey Whistle Test was so far beyond anything offered by other shows / channels.
awsome sound, not really bettered today.
Agreed. The other classic I love is Rod Stewart singing Maggie May on Top of the Pops from the same period!
My mother died on Valentine’s Day 2023 from Dementia Alzheimer’s nine days after her 86th birthday. It was the most devastating day of my life. I listened to this song that day, and it gave me a memory to cherish.
😥💔 We're identical. Mine too almost the same timing, age, and everything. 😢 So crushing to us-- so very hard each day each hour yet us 2 are like mega billions here as it happens to all humans. Still-- it's paralyzing 😥💔 to me and you.
lost my baby love -6-26-22@@254fde
Treasure the memories and rejoice in her life my friend
Me too, I share your grief 😢. My father died suddenly on Valentines Day 2023, just 3 weeks short of his 87th birthday.
I miss him. Think of him most days, wish I could speak with him again just once. This song has a special link for me to him and my family. A beautiful song for the memories.
My mom died in November from dementia. She was living in her own hell and so were we for so long. At least they are at peace now.
What an incredible well written song, one of the best ever.
My god he sounds incredible , both the vocals and the acoustic guitar. This is really special. 53 years later and I’m thrilled to listen to this classic that I never tire of.
You are so righr
kids now do not know how to truly connect...yes, it is heartbreaking
this song always touches my soul, and is currently helping me get through the loss of a friend of mine who died at 22. “I always thought that I’d see you again.”
Sorry for your loss Deanna
So sorry for your loss.
Sorry for the loss of your friend. Taken way too young. ❤
I feel you.
All the love to you at this hard time, this song is a true heartbreaker.x
This song makes me cry. Every time. It doesn’t matter where I’m at in life. This something about this song that hits me.
Especially when you read the backstory and put yourself in his shoes (or attempt to).
Got me to...now🥲
My Dad died the other day. I already miss him so much
Everyone here sends our condolences to you and your family on the loss of your dad.
Sorry brother.
❤ I'm so sorry that your Dad is gone. Be the best person you can be, the person, I'm sure your Dad taught you to be. That's the best way to honor him and his legacy ❤
I’m listening in 2024 it takes me back to better times when things were simple and there wasn’t as much hate in the world !
I tell that to people all the time but they don’t believe me. The 60s and 70s were better living than these current times.
✌️ ❤️
You’ve got to be kidding - oh yeah, you’re a GUY!! Racism was just as horrible, women were constantly put down and as a child in the 50’s & 60’s I heard adults constantly calling Hispanics “wetbacks”, Jews “Kikes” and the “N” word for African Americans. We were slaughtering people in Vietnam and West Germans were shooting East Germans if they dared to cross the fence. You’re wearing rose- colored glasses buddy.
Yes.
i'm really old, lived through wwii' I've had as good a life as anyone but there never was a time in my life when there wasn't hate. Wish it wasn't like that. All you can do is make the best of it.
2024 Still listening to this beautiful music
I’m here good Taste in music ❤🤙🏾🤙🏾🤘🏽
Happy to bring up your # 100. 😁
Oct 5/ 2024 I’m here too ❤
an american icon. one of the greatest ever. a national treasure. what a powerful songwriter and musician.
Recorded by the best British corporation, thankfully the bbc were so good at getting great sound for these artists 51 years ago. It sounds like it was recorded yesterday. Infact this is a better recording than some more modern ones.
Love my James. He was my first love, and I've been blessed to see him 7x. I always wait until it's quiet, and yell out "I love you, James!". He always says "I love you, too". He is the very best. Ever.💙💙
Wow😳
I play and sing this beautiful song often still, even at 73 years old. I believe it’s the favorite song of my life and JT my favorite singer.
I'm also 73 and play this one a lot.
Playing this for my 17 year old senior cat as he slowly passes away. James has always been such a comforting voice to me and I hope it helps him feel more at peace during his last days ❤️
WoW, from 1 cat lover to another. 😢
I feel your pain 😢What a wonderful thing to do for your lovely cat. I hope he didn’t suffer. 🩷
Okay, now you made me cry. I have a sweet old boy feline with multiple health issues and the mere thought of losing him is just too much. I hope your boy passed peacefully over the rainbow bridge where he can chase butterflies with his pals.
The self absorbed sadness of addiction and the loss of hope! 14 years clean and sober and I still feel the pain, every time I hear this song it brings me right back!
Get clean and stay clean through all of life's ups and downs, don't use no matter what! May God bless you all!
Best and spot on comment! Thank you for sharing 🙂
Blessed Be
Amen. Carry the message. You never know who is listening at any given time. Might be just in time. God bless you.
Spot on comment. "Suzanne" was a girl James became friends with in rehab. She unfortunately died there and this song was born.
Ok
James Taylor has the most soothing music. His music really helps to calm the human brain. It also helps to emotionally deal with life.
"Try not to try to hard, it's just a lovely ride." I have this posted on a board in my office at home.
Yes I grew up in the 70ties when songs really meant something so meaningful alots changed since then...
Hope all is well Ms. Becky. Bless you
Thanks to those wonderful souls who preserved this so humanity can enjoy experiences like this .... forever! Thanks James Taylor. You ARE a living legend!
"Lord knows when the cold wind blows it'll turn your head around." Gets me every time. 😥
Please know this: if you start scrolling down the comments from the start of the song on, your comment and the part of the song where James sings those exact words synchronize 🥰
Ditto
My favourite line of the song ❤️
Exactly for me as well. Everyman should wrap themselves around this line and song. Even 50 years later it sounds as fresh and prescient as it ever did, when I was 20 or now at 70. Life is so short it just takes my breath away.
@@Araconox can I get your thoughts on this line? I’ll be very honest I can’t seem to figure it out, I’m not entirely sure what it means but none the less I love it. What does it mean to you?
And just like that, I'm my 17 year old self again... Thank you, JT.
I was 11. Just found out what the song means this year.
It goes by in a blink eh? . . .
Me too❤️❤️❤️
I’m was born 1970 but James Taylor was my happy place growing up but even more so as an adult relating to the lyrics❤️❤️❤️❤️
dilwich yes mehhh
Wow I'm a senior citizen and it is hard to believe I was 13 when this was filmed.
Suddenly I’m a teenager again, listening to this over and over…How I loved James Taylor! We’re both old now but hearing this is still sweet 💗
His music along with Carole King's music kept me sane during my assignment in the USAF from 1969 --1973.... that Gibson J50 sings along with JT...
Thank you for your service and welcome home baby
Mr. Martin, JT and Norah Jones’ music helped me out immensely during OIF1.
Thanks for paving the way for a young buck like me.
R/
A Retired Marine
Thankyou for serving❤🙏
I was 12 years old when this came out, i listened to it on a cliff edge watching the surf until I went in and found myself at home. My house was not a home but a hell I escaped to go surfing and meeting hippies who gave me my first hugs.
Carole King said she wrote "You've got a friend" in response to the line "I've seen lonely times when I could not find a friend.'' from this,which I find interesting
Thank you, I did not know this :)
Now I’m reading real musical history...thank you🙏
Dude not know that very interesting..
James and carole I think had an amazing friendship...from what I've read Carole helped pull James out of the deep end
I do believe for some time they were more than friends
I've heard this song countless times, but I somehow tricked my mind into listening like it was the first time. It was magical ✨
One of my close family friends passed away unexpectedly the other day and this song came on my shuffle playlist. I immediately lost it. Going to miss him dearly. Thankful my father introduced great music to me at such a young age. God speed.
This song reminds me of my little girl I lost when she was just a baby. I love you Nico, and daddy still thinks about you everyday.
❤🫂
It's always chilling watching artists perform famous legendary songs before they became massive hits. This song is now one of Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Songs of All Time and here he is quietly introducing and playing it to minimal response at the beginning. Nowadays if James starts picking that intro it will send audiences into rapturous applause
That's because they don't know how to behave anymore.
Iam 71 they dont make this kind music any more..GOD BLESS you JT
I remember when the song came out.... liked it then, but here I am all these years later, and tears are running down my face....it must be a great song, eh?
Only music does that it's magical
Always brings a tear to my eyes
That's what music is supposed to do
Touch the soul and heart ❤️
Timeless. One of the greatest pieces of songwriting to ever exist.
Well said. Totally agree!
Without question 💯
I'm sitting here bawling my eyes out thinking of a dear friend I lost to drugs and how I always held onto hope that one day she would come back to us and get better. This song hits hard.
You will see her again!
This song really resonated with me when I was a kid in the seventies. James Taylor has a very comforting voice. All the tragedy that we go through as humans. This nails it.
My late sister used to love me singing this to her. She called it pure music.
your sister was / is totally correct. I love her musical choice. I imagine she was ( and is ) . The brightest star, in our galaxy. And, I mean that sincerely. Good taste is beautiful.
God Bless you from Canterbury U.K.
This song came at a tough time for me and was always meaningful. Hard to hear but at the same time something to hang on to. And I'm still here. Thank you James Taylor.
Glad to hear you are still here
@@davidp7037 keep on . keeping on. ... please, from U.K.
Same here. Tough times at 17. My name same as yours, Suzanne
My dad passed away a few days ago...Thank you James Taylor. Your music is healing my broken heart 💔
This song makes me so emotional! Love your talent, James Taylor. No one else reaches your level.
I am 70 years old and I still feel this song deep in my well-being.
This song made me cry! My husband & I got married 6/26/70. We had almost 50 years married but he passed away 2/7/20! I woke up that morning to find he had passed in his sleep! We had so many happy days & I thought they’d never end! Life is almost unbearable without Jimmy. I miss him more every day. When you’ve been with someone for half a century it’s very hard to carry on as a single person. I still consider myself as married! I’m 72 now & don’t know if I could ever find another Jimmy!
That is True Love Indeed!
So sorry for your loss I never had a love like that you were very lucky xx
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God bless you I hope you’re doing ok I’m with my Hisband 27 years 29 years together. I feel very grateful you have to cherish each moment together and you did that…true love ways. 🙏🌻☘️❤️
I'm assuming the happy years were well worth one of you living alone the last years. What scares me about love is the fear of the feeling of being left alone. Whether it's thru betrayal or death. What are your thoughts?
How can such a simple setting, produce such an incredible sound. And 50 yrs later, still does the same, JT fan 👏👏😁
I love this performance!!!
Wow. All these beautiful memories floating around in my head. 50 years, and they seem like they've gone by in a blink!
That's life I guess.
That 50 years did go by too quick!
Fifty years later from first listening to his song as a young child and just liking the sound... and now as an old adult I know EXACTLY what the song is about. So many gone.
Just saw him in concert for the first time. Just below a lightning storm in an amphitheater. No words🙌
I get goosebumps and cry whenever I hear this song. Lost my best friend to suicide while we were estranged. It really hit home!
I cannot imagine…I was estranged for years from a best friend… came back in contact and things were awesome… then she got cancer… I will always remember that on her deathbed she remembered and said…when you were mad at me….it made me so sick inside. I do believe that she’s asleep in Christ and that we will be together again!!! I hope that you have those same beliefs. JT is not a believer… which makes me so sad for him. Those of us who have Jesus look forward to a big celebration! His blessings now and always!!!💗
Sorry for your loss, hope all is well
So sorry for you're heartbrake
I wonder if my exwife would think about me if I commit suicide 🤔 cause it's getting tough
At least she was given some peace. I failed at my attempt, but never again.
The first time I heard this song it was on a car radio in Boston around 1971 and I had an accident. My fault. Fifty years later, I watched this video and cried. What a powerful artist.
this song is 52 years old and its still gets ya right in your heart and sole
This video was filmed the day I was born. I'm now 53. ❤ His voice so incredible, so comforting
I'm only 39 but have always been a big James Taylor fan, one of the greatest song writers of our time. I've always loved this song but it hits different now after the recent sudden loss of my 18 year old nephew. Mr. Taylor will likely never see this comment but if so, thank you Sir.
Everyone here sends healing thoughts to your family. We're so sorry for your lossl
@@jamestaylor thank you so much for the reply sir ❤️
This song never gets old. 💕
neither will we , my virtual friend
Agreed 💕
This is a truly beautiful song. What a genius!
Knowing the backstory to this makes it so sad and impactful. Since then I've seen enough and lost friends and family to appreciate his pain. But I have no way to express it like James did. Wonderful song.
I want to thank you for making me look a little deeper for this for me is a very special song. I have played it for years, thinking maybe it's part of his ongoing drama with Carly for instance. I had no idea, so here is what DR. google says
On the VH1 series Storytellers, Taylor said the song was about several incidents during his early recording career. The second line "Suzanne, the plans they made put an end to you" refers to Suzanne Schnerr, a childhood friend of his who died by suicide while he was in London, England, recording his first album.
The older I get the more this song means to me.
💯ME TOO.
I finally got to see James Taylor in concert a few weeks ago. I cried when he sang this song. I didn't mean to, but when music brings me to tears I know that moment in time is pure peace and love. He was so giddy as the concert went on with the crowd singing along and yelling to him "We love you JT". In the end, I felt like he didn't want to leave the stage! We gave back so much to him as he shared his gift of music to us. Really special night. Really special guy...
Got to see James Taylor a few years back in Kansas City at the Sprint Center along with Carole King was a great evening lots of good songs by both artists they don't make them like this anymore
We are so fortunate to have James Taylor's music be the accompaniment of our lives.
This was one of my dad's favorite songs. He passed when I was 5 and now I play this song at gigs. I never get emotional when playing it but it wrecks me listening to it sometimes. Something about James' voice is nostalgic after all the years of hearing him. It's like magic
Such beauty and purity. This video is a gift.
Oh, man! To think of everything that has happened to the world since 1970 and to know that this song is still the same as it was back then. Truly timeless and classic. I have never met a person who does not appreciate this man's music. Never take advantage of music as perfect as this!
This song specifically has gotten me through the toughest times of my life. I’m forever grateful.
My dad died yesterday in my arms. I did what I could. Look down upon me Jesus and help me make a stand. Goodbye Steve Randles, I'll see you soon.
Everyone here sends their condolences to you and your family, Nick.
@@jamestaylorthat means the world. 😢 Thank you
Praying for your sweet father. We all go. At least he went in the best way. We all go on. He’s still with you angel ❤
God Bless you and your late father... ❤
You were there that’s huge
I bought the "Sweet Baby James" album in 1970 while a sophomore in college. That vinyl got worn out from being played so many times. "Fire and Rain" was hands down the most popular song for me and my fellow students during that time. No other performer came close to James Taylor. Thank you, JT, for enriching our lives then and now.
In 1970, I was 13 and my first year in high school. As a junior - the lowest of the low - we had to (inter alia) clean our house prefects' cubicles every morning, and this song would be playing on LM Radio.....52 years later I still enjoy this song.
What an amazing legacy. Songs like this will live on as long as there are people around to listen. We have lived through a golden age of music, future generations will lament how lucky we were. Thank you James.
Love this song, thank you James Taylor, for such a masterpiece!❤️ God bless!❤️
18 years old and I've just found this piece of art absolutely beautiful ❤️
To write this at 22 about his girlfriend who had sadly passed away is mind blowing
Female best friend, if I remember correctly
same, reminds me of my bf during nursing school. died from complications of ALS....I'll never have a friend so pure and honest again
close female friend
breakup of his band, the flying machine
his struggle with drugs and alcohol
22 is perhaps the most creative age for singer-songwriters. Just a few examples of artists and the hits they wrote at 22: Michael Jackson - "Billie Jean," George Michael - "Careless Whisper," Gary Barlow - "Back For Good," Prince Be (from PM Dawn) - "I'd Die Without You"
WHAT A VOICE he had at 22! None other like it, he looks like a cross between Jesus and Kurt Cobain. ha!
Just saw him in concert 2 wks ago
Phenomenal + magical. His son was one of his background singers
His wife joined him at the end of night with the band + background singers
If this song isn't played at my funeral, I'm not going
Lost my sister to alcoholism in 2019 and her name was Suzanne
Not am I 😮
Nor am I 😂 spell check sucks.
@mariepresho3653 I am sorry for your loss. I know it hurts 😢 Look up this song
Even though I'm gone by Chester See. 😢 I lost my mom a few years back, and these songs help us all cope with the loss in a small way. Bless you 🙏
@@DonDorion-w9q 😄
There will never be another James Taylor and David Gates in the music industry.
Beautiful song. One of the things that I love about watching these old video clips is seeing people in the crowds listening and enjoying the music. Not an iPhone In Sight or someone trying to film the performance in the crowd
What a treasure this is! And oh my goodness, we sometimes forget how stunningly handsome he was in his youth. He’s still singing beautifully, 56 years into his career.
Knocking it out of the park James. As always.