You Can Close Your Eyes (HD) - James Taylor & Carly Simon
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© Do Not Duplicate Video - Filmed at their home on Martha's Vineyard in 1977, Carly Simon and James Taylor perform his song: You Can Close Your Eyes. This song was originally released on James Taylor's album "Mudslide Slim & The Blue Horizon" 
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My older brother used to sing this song for me when I was going to sleep.He died of leukemia when he was 20 years old and I was just 3.Its about all I can remember of him and it still moves me to tears everytime I hear it.To this day I sing my girls to sleep at night to JT songs.One day they came in while I was watching an old JT vid on RUclips like this one and my younger daughter says “ Daddy,he’s singing your song”.I was floored and all I could think of to say was.....” bet you didn’t know you had a famous dad huh? “ They’ll figure it out someday but for now it’s how I keep my brothers memory alive.Thank you JT for all the years and the songs!
Update* Found out a couple months ago that JT was gonna be playing in our home town at CMAC and got tickets.Me personally I’ve seen him in person at least half a dozen times but I’m more excited that I can take my girls to see him while he’s still alive.Years ago I had the chance to see BB King play Jones Beach and though I wasn’t really familiar with music it was a unforgettable night that I’m glad I had a chance to see.
Thank you for sharing this story. It moved me to tears. Even with very little memory of him, your brother is still in your heart.
That is so lovely. Thank you
thats what music does ... lovely thing to share, my good man
That made me cry.
Hey man, I lost my brother too. Your comment brought tears to my eyes.
Its amazing these two people singing in a room, no fancy technology, just singing together, can be my favorite version of this song. Perfection is possible.
My mother passed away yesterday and I chose this song for a slide show at her funeral. I have listened to it probably 20 times today. What a beautiful moment in the history of mankind to hear James and Carly sing this.
I offer my condolences to you & your family 😢
My sincere sympathy on your loss.
only a biological body passed, as we've done many many... many times. Nothing more than molting an old skin. One that never belonged to us, we only use it as we do a vehicle. We exist always. Blessing upon you and yours. I urge you to let her go with delight, as she has a new journey ahead of her, one of millions.
@@dgodrummer8110 I share your perspective but, what brings you to this conclusion?
@@tom-four really good question! For me to have any other conclusion would mean I am already dead.
You can see how much Carly is crazy in love with James. It's in her eyes.
and he barely looked at her
He wasn’t in love with her but she was in love with him.
True and true. JT probably could write the songs, but I'm not sure he could actually live them. He is and was a strange bird.
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@@jaygoodman2432 Well, James and Carly have a son Ben, and a daughter Sally, so in the past they must have had a mutual love for each other, and are probably really close today.
Best version of this song. Carly Simon's harmonies are beautiful.
Yes
It was better with Joni Mitchell, especially since he wrote this song for Joni. ❤👍☺
She’s singing a little loud
Carole King is the best duet with JT
It’s pretty damn good. I think it flows better with Carly than with Joni.
I sang this beautiful song to my husband just before he died… Thank you JT
Suzi Matola That's so sweet. I don't know you, but that brought tears to my eyes. Bless you
thanks for bringing us all down
tj wtf??
What a Dick thing to say
A beautiful send-off, Suzi Matola. I am sure it made a huge difference for him to depart surrounded by so much love.
She holds back but dear God she comes to the fore without even trying, what a beautiful voice she has .
Yes what an amazing talent she is.
Yes
Ehh
They both suck to be honest. Compared to sublime, Kurt, rhcp, etc. They aren't even comparable. It just sounds like literally Charles Manson with one of his psycho clingers singing. 😂
@@brandonsutton7474 I am basically saying Carly Simon has a very powerful vocal instrument which she did not even use in this performance, but she still shone brightly by singing softly.
I sang this song to my mom the night before she passed away in hospice, and my aunt and I listened to it around her just after she passed. This song reminds me of when I told her it was okay, she could let go now. That she didn't have to be in pain anymore, I would be okay, I just want her to be free. She passed 5 minutes before I woke up the next morning on a cloudless, beautiful sunny day.
She sang James Taylor to me when I was a child to put me to sleep, and I sang him to her to send her off on her new journey. I'll forever be grateful for this song and his music.
Bless you Lucky. That was beautifully said 💕
That's a beautiful story. Truly
Thanks for sharing such a moving and poetic story. I feel so much notalgia when I hear this song because it’s from when I was a kid. Your story adds another layer of meaning for me.
Beautiful. Just beautiful. I am so sorry for your loss. A tremendous gift she gave you, and you in return, to her. 🙏🏻
Just beautiful, I can't think of a more genuine way to let her go.
This video is honestly a gem. If you are watching this you have stumbled upon diamonds.
Soooo true…it’s in my favorites
I was totally in love with Carly when I was a boy. I’m an old man now, and I’m still in love with her.
I hear you, iam 66 and feel the same . Damn i miss thoes days.
Me too!Forever In love with her...
indeed, you know you're getting on when your one and only celebratory crush is about to turn 80.💕
Well that is cute as hell!
I am slowly but inexorably getting deaf due to diabetes and old age -- my consolation is having been able to hear these lyrics and these melodies for most of my lifetime.
May God bless you brother 💙
@@TD-ef4tf Thank you 😘
Dang ✌️
Everyone can see the look of love in Carly's eyes but notice too the natural blush within her cheeks. Wow. ☺️
Almost anyone sounds good with James but these two were perfect
Hi Susan💐💐
They were fantastic together, the way she looks at him with so much passion while singing.....any man who gets that type of admiration is one lucky guy.
Yes, Ivan Sanzana !!! I see many times how Carly Simon looked at James Taylor with such Loving eyes... Sorry they could not do it... I kind of believe it was not so much her fault as it was his... Too bad... But it is what it is... Those dang drugs do so much damage ...... :( Reminds me of "The Needle and the Damage Done", by Neil Young...
He is a genius and brilliant singer too, who did not deserve her I feel.
And then he threw it all away with both hands.
Actually from her own mouth they were not good together. She tried to hold her end up JT didn't. The drug and drink was his true passion. I'm not condemning him I have 1000 flaws. They had a boy and girl together and he never had much to do with either of them. He's been married 3-4 times and CS was openly asked do you still love him?....her answer was yes. Ppl never do the research. They hear this song and read into it something that isn't there. Reality never lies to perception, yet perception always lies to reality.
@@tangomantactical where did you hear that he didn't have anything to do with his children? I've seen him play concerts with both of them. Was it when they were younger?
No woman has ever been more beautiful than Carly in her time.
The most BEAUTIFUL song!!
Oh to go back to the days of James and Carly
I love these two, both separately and together. I grew in the 70's listening to their music.
Carly's vocal is stellar! Makes the track what it is.
Agreed. Carly has a better instrument than Joni - hands down.
Effortless harmonizing. She doesn’t miss.
It's INSANE how beautiful this song / duett is.....
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Six strings are hard on diamond rings. They were such a beautiful couple until they weren’t. They made beautiful music together until they couldn’t. I’ve love their music separately and collectively for nearly 50 years. I hope they have found happiness and joy in their lives, especially as they have so profoundly blessed the lives and stories of countless individuals and couples around the world with their music and words.
I know James Taylor had his son, singing on stage + later his wife joined him. ..He seems at peace + happy. .
Loved the concert ❤ Still great after all these years ❤
James Taylor sang with a mellow voice of love, being your handyman, Sweet Baby James, you’ve got a friend, something in the way she moves, etc. But he abandoned his young wife for two, really three, mistresses: the regular kind, heroin, and staying in the UK to record for two years, leaving Carly and their young child alone at home in the US. He later said about his absence that they married too young. Didn’t admit his failures to her and his child. TA two-year absence from his wife. Two years away from his young child. I think he may have been younger than two years old when he left. She was all in for the marriage and supporting her husband’s career; he couldn’t be bothered to support her, and hasn’t spoken to her in decades. Carly left him legally because he left her physically and emotionally. Sad and tragic. You’d think he’d own up to what he did. Nope. But he sure has a great voice.
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Addictions do that to a person. With all their brokenness inside, arrogance portrays outwardly. Weird. Would be nice if he would own up and apologize to her, even if he did not like the way she loved him, she loved him wholeheartedly and only him. Most men would relish that...It would also be nice if he buried the hatxhet and included her occasionally in his performances, they were beautiful together on many levels, especially professionally.
@@amann399 very interesting! While they both changed , this was a beautiful time in their lives and ours! I think that’s important to remember.
@@sallymjmj750, unbelievable...I guess the real James Taylor never did speak up. If all this is true then he is a total Jerk...
She looked at him with such loving eyes.
Sometimes, I just need to cry my eyes out. This song never lets me down.
Find someone who looks at you like Carly looks at James (at least at this point in '77) and sings like freaking ANGEL!!
It's hard to describe Carly Simon's beauty other than she is beautiful!
I was so in love with James Taylor and Carly Simon in my early twenties! I loved the poetic songs that they sang. They were my favorites in the early 70's. I couldn't believe it when they broke up. I thought, they're making s big mistake but no one knows what's happening in other people's lives. But, the 60's and 70's produced a lot of poetic singer/songwriters. That's what is missing in today's music. Where are today's poets?
Smiles, hello Kathryn
132 seconds of pure magic.
I can’t believe an audio version of this isn’t available on iTunes. It’s probably my favorite ballad ever.
Thank you James & Carly. Every generation has its memories. I am fortunate you are part of mine.
Best version of this song
The two of them together sound (and look) so beautiful! Chilling.
This was mine and my Mums song. I lost her in a car accident before i hit 21. Im 52 now. Still miss her and this song brings us together.
My goodness…. The harmonizing is beyond awesome. Two extremely talented people. So sad they couldn’t make it work. ♥️
Smiles, hello Jenna
Amit hallottál,"megvalósította"!👍🌹Mindenki játssza az életét! Te vársz el mást!?🤔
These are two stellar muscians!
Just saw James in concert last night at the Hollywood Bowl. He and his son and the whole band were amazing.
Two voices never fit together so seamlessly. Just beautiful! 💝🎵🎶🎙
No Auto-Tune here folks - no studio. Just plain singing - how naturally gifted they both are. I could listen to them both all day long . .
Right. Simple and beautiful
Damn, those two sounded so perfect together.
They are auto-tune.
Awesome song. What a duet.
Ever notice how whenever someone rides in on their high horse, they feel they need to call us "folks"?
My son was born prematurely in 1987, 24 weeks gestation and weighing 21 ounces, and has been blind since birth as well as Cerebral Palsy. I used to get up in the night and care for him while his POS mother slept, rocking him and singing this song to him. It was a rough beginning but I still cherish that time I spent caring for him, and this song brings back those memories. Thank you JT and Carly for such a wonderful song.
I sincerely hope you son has a happy life in spite of his disabilities, and that you have a fulfilling life
those two in their Prime......what a beautiful couple.... the woman of your dreams for most men who were teenagers in the 70's
Gosh, Carly's harmony ... wow :)
Almost a separate melody that mixes with the original perfectly!
Carly and James were magical...love them both
What a lovely thing to do. He was a lucky man to have you there.
Ws Johnston: I'm guessing you meant to respond to Suzi Matola?
My grandfather (Dr Gregory Tucker) was the director of music at MIT and had a place out on the Cape. I remember sitting on the floor at his house in Truro watching James play. I think I was five.
I'm so jealous! My brothers used to play guitars and sing when I was a kid and my one brother looked just like James, sounded like him, too. Fun, fun memories!! Thanks for sharing yours
Miss my husband when he would play guitar for our family snd sing. He was loved by my family and me so much, and passed almost 4 years ago. No man compares to him.
She looked at him with so much love they were a living poem....
young...beautiful...deeply in love...
we've all been there...
makes your heart soar and breaks it at
the same time...
i cry every time i watch this video.
The way she looks at him shows nothing but love .
It's great that these moments were captured and recorded. Her harmony is magical with his voice. His guitar playing is always moving, along with his fingerpicking style. No one sounds like him. Really glad I found this. Thanks for posting it.
The closest to his music is Jim Croce
Exactly what I wanted to say! The only imperfection is that it’s not a verse or two longer
This is him now and it's as spectacular. ruclips.net/video/TNjHk9Y36u0/видео.html&lc=Ugziih63GRONkyp4Bq94AaABAg.98O-3I95bol98Ri8gWsKG-
Agreed. Another minute even with a repeat verse would have been perfect. But at least we can still view this. He probably had written it recently before, and they were still in love.
Well said and stated. Maybe it was the time. When people played real instruments, sang and performed.
1977 seems like years ago yet it was only just yesterday I was 17 . Everything changes yet things are still the same.
In my heart everything is the same
I agree with you. Life for me is close to the end. But music can take me back in a flash to my youth and all the memories come crashing in. Kids just don't get it...until they are older. and it's a blink of an eye.
@@lorenrobertson8039 so true!
@@lorenrobertson8039 it ain’t over till the fat lady sings 😂
I am your age as well & feel the same way.
I was a studio guitarist for many years. This song sounds so simple to play, but in reality it is a true challenge to play correctly the way JT does. Such a talented songwriter of course but he does not get enough props for his guitar work- same thing for Paul Simon and Glen Campbell; these guys could really play- not just write (Simon) and sing...
Glen gets full recognition for his guitar work! ruclips.net/video/ETkzK9pXMio/видео.html
I was thinking that as I watched his fretwork. So smooth, easy and natural, you gotta be good to do that.
Glen Campbell-everyone knew he was amazing-if you are over 21. No one ever beat him-and he played everything well. Guitar, bango, mandolin, ….any stringed instrument .
Guys, HERE is Our Savior
YaH The Heavenly FATHER HIMSELF was Who they Crucified for our sins and “HERE IS THE PROOF”
From the Ancient Semitic Scroll:
"Yad He Vav He" is what Moses wrote, when Moses asked YaH His Name (Exodus 3)
Ancient Semitic Direct Translation
Yad - "Behold The Hand"
He - "Behold the Breath"
Vav - "Behold The NAIL"
A friend told me once, it is not a simple as it seems, this song, as well as Mockingbird. Mockingbird, he said was a lot trickier than it seemed.
Wow she really loved him - just look at the way she looked at him. Beautiful xxx
Truly the eyes are the mirror of the soul.
Such an honest heart felt tune!❤
What an amazing guitar player he is..
James Taylor is such a fine guitarist. His syncopation is wonderful.
James has such a mellow, gentle voice so full of natural charisma.. it breaks my heart even today, listening to old Mud Slide Slim tunes, seeing such obvious love Carly had for James, and the cold, distant, self-involved manner in which he treated her. What’s worse, imho, it seems he has not acknowledged her loving, caring , gentle treatment of him.. he owes her an enormous conversation full of remorse, apology, and acknowledgment for all these years of how she was disregarded; how she holds him closely in her heart.. again, jmho, but he owes a tremendous emotional debt to her….if he can’t own that, l guess it goes to show what kind of person he is, behind the flowing, mellow voice ..
sooo agree w/you. very sad for all. if better choices... if looking to nuture someone else beside yourself would have inspired him...it could have been a healing and good thing. people waste years that could have been so much better.
Absolutely agree I think they probably both made mistakes but he has such a cold character, and I feel the drugs made it far worse.
Carly just wanted to be loved. The way she looks at him I honestly think she could easily have given up the music for that relationship to succeed.
Blame heroin. It does that to a person.
I felt the same way for years. I have come to believe he still loves Carly deeply (as he does his current wife) but hasn't, forgiven himself for abandoning her or their kids. Hard to love others if we can't forgive ourselves.
people only possess such an intensity of attraction to people who are emotionally unavailable and unreciprocative. the degree of the attraction is directly inversely proportional to the aloofness of the object of the attraction. the intensity of attraction immediately diminishes if it is proportionately reciprocated.
My dad has passed but watching James in concert was one of my favorite memories.
Loved his guitar playing as well!
Talk about goosebumps.
Those 2 are powerful.
This is how I choose to remember them together. Beautiful performance...
She never got over him. She brings him up a lot.
Their voices are like peanut butter and jelly. They’re great on their own but when you put them together it’s a thousand times better.
Could there be a more expressive look of love on a woman's face than when she sings in harmony here? Angelic, beautiful and pure of heart. I've known a few women in my life, and none of them looked at me the way she does at him.
каждое существо хочет любви и счастия
но оно возможно в полной мере только для людей с чистым и добрым сердцем не очерненных пороками
если у тебя было уже несколько любовниц то такое счастье тебе уже не доступно
My god I would die to have a woman look at me with that much love and devotion
it's beautiful to see two young artists doing what they love best, and in love with each other...they eventually split up but must have been really great when it was good. I guess this is as much as you can ask from life and from the gods :)
Beauty, youth, and talent in a rare combination. What a wonderous moment in time.
It's painful to experience this level of congruity between 2 Infinite Harmonic Soul Beings. It's just so much to take in. I just keep watching this experience for the experience of them in unison. I get to experience their shared experience. So full.
They sound amazing together. Just two voices and an acoustic guitar. With talent, that's all you need.
They sounded so beautiful together ❤️
Their voices blend together perfectly
Whoever gave this a downvote needs to ask themselves some serious questions.
The perfect song. No need for four letter words or special effects. Just two very talented people singing something special right from the heart.
One of the ten most perfect duets ever sung anytime, anywhere, by anyone. Just so gentle and perfect.
Stunning harmony from Carly.
I feel a deep sadness in me at all times and sometimes consider taking my own life but I'm not strong enough and consider those I'd leave behind. Nobody understands my deep sadness at all times, i feel like a huge burden and I hope if one day I ever go they will play this at my funeral...😮
Listented to this sweet song since I was a teenager, i'm now 66! Still love it! God bless you James Taylor for all your music! 🎵🎵
I sang this too to my husband as he passed away. Almost 2 years ago
How touching. You are a good wife. God bless you and I'm really sorry for your loss Salianne.
Salianne, it's so sad 😞 to lose a man you been with for some time. 👨🏻You will see him again someday. 😢😇
The look of love in her eyes is something beautiful
Agreed
she may have loved him but they both cheated on each other the whole time they were together
Perhaps the greatest duet ever. Seriously, ever.
agree
I sang this to my dying Parakeet. He passed into the next beyond with a smile on his beak.
This is one of the most beautiful songs ever written, together and separately they have both left a lasting Legacy.
This is something completely pure!
@JameTaylor-xl1yx First of all, thanks for responding. It is an honor. I live in Brazil, and have followed your art for over forty years. I've always been moved by musical expressions that use just a voice and a guitar. This simplicity and purity of showing a beautiful song, most likely the way that it was born. Thank you for giving us this moment, and thank you for all the music that you brought to my heart.
Oh, the sun is surely sinking down
But the moon is slowly rising
So this old world must still be spinning round
And I still love you
So close your eyes
You can close your eyes, it's alright
I don't know no love songs
I can't sing the blues anymore
Oh but I can sing this song
You can sing this song when I'm gone
It won't be long before another day
We gonna have a good time
And no one's gonna take that time away
You can stay as long as you like
Only close your eyes
You can close your eyes
It's alright
Oh, I don't know no love songs
I can't sing the blues anymore
Sure but I can sing this song
Yes and you can sing this song when I'm gone
Carly is an absolute beauty
Wow
She is so beautiful.
No autotune, no toxic fanbase, no addiction to fame and money and world domination. Just plain old beautiful music by two beautiful singers.
and no botox!!
The way carly looks at James, such adoration
Gotta love Whispering Bob at the end. Haven't heard him on the radio for some time.
This woman is inside and out one of the finest women of the 20th century. On the radio her voice edges in deepest because is closest to her love.
Just saw James Taylor in Cleveland
Phenomenal + rich and magical
I grew on James Taylor + Carly Simon
Still sounds fantastic
Wow
So sad that they couldn't remain together forever.❤
Memories. An amazing pair of beautiful musicians ❤❤❤
2 voices that really complement each other
That was a beautiful duet.
Amazing
They sound so good together….and wow, I didn’t know Carly Simon was so beautiful
And is so beautiful to this day.💙💚💜
When you can feel the love in someone's eyes...
One hell of a guitar player, such beautiful harmonies.
touching, caryying me back to many years ago when I felt those love emotions...
This song and Blossom are my favorites
I always sang this song to my daughter at bedtime from the time she was a baby. It will always be “our song”! ❤️
That’s just beautiful 🤩 your the best mom ever 🥰🤘👍🌹🍀😇🙏
I bet she turned out great. God bless you.
Sure you did.
All his duets of this amazing tune are great but this one is sublime with Carly’s vocals.
Beautiful & timeless !!!
This is the best version of this song ever they were amazing together