James Taylor - Up On The Roof (Blossom Music Festival, July 18, 1979)
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- Опубликовано: 23 авг 2024
- James Taylor is no stranger to the Blossom Music Center in Cuyahoga Falls, OH.
As of 2023, James has performed at Blossom more than any other featured performer: 26 times in the past five decades.
In 1979, James was celebrating the release of his most recent studio album, “Flag”, with an extensive U.S. concert tour that included the Blossom Music Festival. The concert was taped for release by Warner Bros, produced by Peter Asher and Stanley Dorman. This was James’ first ever commercial video release.
James Taylor - Vocals, Guitar
Waddy Wachtel - Guitar
Don Grolnick - Keyboards
Danny Kortchmar - Guitar
David Sanborn - Saxophone
Leland Sklar - Bass
Russ Kunkel - Drums
Arnold McCuller - Background Vocals
David Lasley - Background Vocals
LYRICS
Up On The Roof by Carole King
When this old world starts getting me down
And people are just too much for me to face
I climb way up to the top of the stairs
And all my cares just drift right into space
On the roof, it's peaceful as can be
And there the world below can't bother me
Let me tell you now
When I come home feelin' tired and beat
I go up where the air is fresh and sweet (up on the roof)
I get away from the hustling crowd
And all that rat race noise down in the street (up on the roof)
On the roof, the only place I know
Where you just have to wish to make it so
Let's go up on the roof (up on the roof)
At night the stars put on a show for free
And darling, you can share it all with me
I keep a-tellin' you
Right smack dab in the middle of town
I've found a paradise that's trouble proof (up on the roof)
And if this world starts getting you down
There's room enough for two
Up on the roof (up on the roof)
Up on the roof (up on the roof)
Oh, come on, baby (up on the roof)
Oh, come on, honey (up on the roof)
Everything is all right (up on the roof)
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James Taylor's songs are as fresh, relevant and relaxing now, as they were in the70's.
The very best cover of this song. I'm 65, and I sit on the top of the roof of my house twice a year. After I do my work, I sing this song to myself. It's still the only place I know, where I can just wish to make it so...
The BEST VERSION of this song right here!
With the absolute best band as the foundation
This is my favorite song of his from the 70's.
James Taylor can write great songs on his own too.
It was written by Carole King.
With the amazing rhythm section of Russ Kunkel on drums and Lee Sklar on bass. It doesn't get any better than that🎶
Not to mention Waddy Wachtel on lead guitar and Cornelius Bumpus on keyboards. Some major talent that James chose to surround himself with!
@@michaelrouten6169that’s the late great Don Grolnick on keyboards!
Absolute perfection.
@@michaelrouten6169 Danny Kortchmar also on guitar.
What a great artist James Taylor is.
James Taylor is a great artist.
A great artist is James Taylor.
Artist, great, is what James Taylor is.
What.
JT and Dan Fogelberg are my all time favorites!
carole king wrote this and The Drifters first sang it, but James Taylor's version is more soothing and accommodating, truly the best version.
Yep. Carole and Gerry Goffin. Definitely the best version.
James' interpretation makes you want to climb up on that roof. However I live on the first floor of a two story Bldg with no fire escape or staircase!
He is not boring to see live
I believe Kenny Lynch version is best. James Taylor gives 80’s tv show theme song.
Listing to this song sung by JT is like going up where the air is fresh and sweet. Thank you James.
What a band JT had on this concert!
Russ Kunkel - Drums
Waddy wachtel - Guitar
Danny Kortchmar - Guitar
Leland Sklarr - Bass
Don Grolnick - Keyboard
This is absolutely golden. I love this more than I can say.
James, let’s jam. I’ll play keys. 🎹 ☎️
Remember when you sang this on sesame street. I never forgot. Thanks for coming to Vancouver Island 40yrs later🐢We were happy to have you 🇨🇦🐢
I’m glad they finally posted high quality versions of the JT Sesame Street performances! Sklar, Waddy, Dan Dugmore, Rick Marotta and Billy Payne!
Perfect blend of singer & song. Thank you, James. You are the best! (And thanks to Goffin-King for the song)
Carole King was the composer
@@carlos.rosilesortiz7250with Gerry Goffin.
A perennial fave, the boys look great, I'll flick my Bic to this tune!
Hahahahaha! I'll second that, Cheryl !!
@@williamj.sheehan2001 I seconded it first. I just didn't post a comment. Wait your turn.
Back in the day when music produced a warm feeling of hope and love. JT knocked this song out of the park. What a voice and talent. But the song, the song itself, is so hopeful, so well worded with a meaning we all can relate to, they just do not make them like this anymore, but we still have this video to go to to feel the sense of freedom this song delivers.
One of James' best...and he looks great in this video from way back then!
I don't even realize I am tense, but then I hear this guitar playing and hear this voice and find myself relaxing and smiling. Thank you!!!!
He makes me cry 🥲 every time
His voice is so silky and smooth. As my Dad would say about Barbra Streisand, "He could sing the names and phone #'s in the phone book and sound good"
I like that! @@nancygoldfarb1039
One of God's gifts to humanity
44 years ago…….James still has it! Just saw him and his All Star Band in Sydney, Australia. Amazing talent, thank you James!
Absolutely the best band in the world. Sklar, Kunkel, Kootch, Waddy…
This man could sing The Alphabet Song and make it sound good!
I reckon he could do the same with the wheels on the bus Childs song, in fact it could be great fun😂
💕😙 This is a Magical Performance and Song! Thanks, James! Wishing your day is lovely and smile-filled! 😙💕
What great memories of that time in life. I had graduated college and begun working. This song reflects my conflicted self at that time.
I remember seeing him debut this song on the Today show in 1979 w/ Jane Polly or Barbara Walter's. Half way through the song he sang the same verse twice on live TV.,(Blooper) He caught his mistake and stayed with it. The whole world caught it. Later in the interview he admitted his mistake and said that he smoked a joint before coming on to perform the song because he was nervous. I will never forget that.
One of my cousins favorite songs pull though Trev mate 🙏
Love me some James Taylor!
Loved seeing one of my favorite songs in this live performance!
Taking me back many years, Thank you James......
I would have been on the roof with this man
Just saw JT and his all-star band at Stanford U., and it was a magical, once-in-a lifetime experience!!
Me too!
What a beautiful song
🥀Beautiful song I've always loved this song many year's thanks James Taylor it's bringing back to where my heart is he's amazing 🥀☝️🥀
JT is one of many God given gifts for humanity
Love this song!! It was so much fun to see it live in concert!
❤so so so very good. Lee holding that bottom down so solidly
It's the Stave It Off Guy!
Hey, thats the immediate family backing him up there!
And they’re better than ever!
Thanks, James. 🌈💜🇺🇸
A FAVORITE song done by James although it is hard to pick just one favorite.
MR TAYLOR,S MUSIC IS THE MUSIC OF MY YOUTH, BEEN LISTENING FOR 50+ YEARS AND STILL LISTENING. PEACE TO YOU ALL MY FRIEND'S. 🙏✌️😎🏴
So good to hear ❤
Una de mis favoritas ❤❤❤❤gracias James!!
Awesome!
Love this song 🎵 🙏
GENIUS !!!!
Beautiful
Beautiful and soul soothing ❤😊
That was the last time You had more hair than I had James, as You might recall I had massive brain surgery 2 years prior to that show, and was told my hair would never grow back !
ThankYou God it did !!!!
Waddy, Leland and Russ ?
Wowwwwwww !!!!!
Last time was my 34th time to see You live !
You and Mr. Browne ?
Fan-Fricken-Tastic !!!!
And by the way,
We (Still) Love You TOOOOOOO James!!!!!!!!
(Yep, it’s still me)!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Memories.....I used to go up on my church roof with him and see the town.
Wow! Where!?!
❤❤😻⭐️
Waddy’s playing cello on his guitar
As Waddy calls it his “fake pedal steel” - it’s instantly identifiable in any song
Love Blossom Music Centre
Following the Drifters legendary recording from the 60s James Taylor's splendid remake brings a new light on this great song.😅
As always, thank you!
There’s only 1 JT
You are so loved!!!!🙌🫶🏻
É sempre reconfortante ouvir esta canção.
Lee and Waddy
You said it.
❤
Superb
I BELIEVED YOU JAMES YOUR THE BEST OF ALL TIMES❤❤❤❤😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
One of the very very few times when the remake is greater than the original
Favorite JT song.
We Love you James -The Frazier's
Briliant
Melhor dos melhores!! ❤❤
Hello From Michigan
Great performance during a tough patch of his life.
Sou muito fã!!
Val Garay did a spectacular job recording and mixing this concert, with stellar video production by Stanley Dorfman!
👏
For my kid. Need a break? Up on the roof
There's room enough for 2...let's go😊
JT rocks!!
💕🎶🥂
My favorite version of this song on Sesame Street! That should tell you for how long I’ve enjoyed this song!🐼🐰👒
James! That playing is so good! Looks easy but it aint.
😎✌👍❤🖖
Noone like him
❤