I was a background singer for this in '85. My name is Robroy Wellingtonsmith Jr. the 18th. I loved singing this with James and the band on tour and even for recording the album. Yes ma'am, no sir. I love you. Amen.
Nice vocal work with James. And you are Robroy W. The 18th. That's amazing; your lineage must go back a couple of centuries to Scotland. Beautiful country.I enjoyed visiting there in the 70s aye, when I was a wee lad. (24).
There are very few people that understand the unique genius of James Taylor. He is perhaps the most underrated lead vocalist and songwriter of any musical group in history. I don't know about you all. But to me, James Taylor always has been and always will be my Only One!
JT greatest hits was the very first album I ever owned. My entire family are JT fans. At 43, I have only seen him 7x in concert. Wish it was 70!!! It will be a sad day when he hangs up the guitar. Agree that he is extremely underrated as a musician by many. However, in the music industry he has the well deserved street cred he has earned. He and Garth Brooks did a song together. When Garth was interviewed about his experience, he said that it was the first time he worked with a musician that laid down music and lyrics in one take. Pretty cool.
Sang this song to my husband in the hospital right after he'd been diagnosed with Early Onset Alzheimer's. I guess it was my way of telling him that I'd be standing beside him all the rest of way...
I don't think any solo performer ever had such a backup team!!! Joni Mitchell and Don Henley along with a star-studded backup band make this song be even better!💜
Sweet story…my sweetheart and I met later in life. We were walking into a store and holding hands and this song came on over the speakers. We just looked at each other and knew it was a happy coincidence. We both love JT!! Thank you James for all the great tunes!! I hope you see these comments but if not, you know how your music is so inspiring to others! Now a sweet memory for me as my love passed away 6 years ago. 😊
LOL....they are the BACK UP singers!!! Yet the talk is of some rapper that ripped this ? Makes me laugh....but in a sad way.. It's obvious that good original music is as dead as Rain-forests and Australia's koalas :(
he even had graham nash and david crosby to do the harmony in the original recording version of mexico .. and of course who could forget paul mac and george harrison doing harmony in the original recording version of carolina in my mind ..
the first concert I ever went to and The first time I ever saw James Taylor was in 1974 at a movie theater in Ojai it was just him and a real to real next to him he was amazing. I Was in the Seabees at the time I went with my buddy Ralph. Miss ya Ralph. Rest in Peace
This song is a hymn for a deeply grieving man. Thanks to James, Joni, Don, all singers, players, production crew. Stay with us! What a lovely community here.
James Taylor gave a nod to all four backup singers in this song, and top memorable singers in their own right. Amazing! So glad this was recorded. He must have convinced them to sing with those eyes of his. James has so much chutzpah!
I just realized the amazing lyrics. As J.T. is singing "...don't be leaving me now", Joni and Don are singing, "Believe in me now...". How does someone come up with this stuff?
You are my only one, you are my only one. Well I'm telling you now, you're my only one. I've got two long legs like to carry me, Two sharp eyes to look for the light. Two strong arms to hold on tight, Two good friends on my left and right, But only one only one. You are my only one, you are my only one. Well I'm telling you now, you're my only one. There's only one road before me, Too many turns in the way, Thousands of things to do today. Millions of moments, I must admit, But only one, only one. You are my only one, you are my only one. Don't be leaving me now, you're my only one. Taken for granted and pushed aside, All that it wanted was a place to run and hide. Missing message in a hollow tree, Hidden deep inside a memory And the memory seems like dreams. Hundreds of hopes in the past, Nevertheless it was never the last. Hold on strong or you fade out fast And only one only one. You are my only one, you are my only one. Don't be leaving me now, you're my only one.
I love james taylor hes my favorite 💓 i use to listen to him as a teen age hi songs helped me threw so much this country girl from West virginia would love to sing with james taylor one day ❤
JAMES you'll always be my number one musical artist. Your song was the first I Iearned to sing when I was age 6. Years went on and I am old and gray now. Your recent tour in the Philippines put me @ my happiest. Thank you for the music JT ❤
Dieses Video treibt mir wieder das Waaer in die Augen, Freudentränen. Wie gut, dass es sooo schöne Musik gibt. Vielen Dank, James, Joni, Don und ihr anderen Musiker. Ihr seid mehr als nur großartig!
@@csilver1225 I SWEAR. I always said chance had potential with the beat, but the song is trash just cuz of him. He my favorite artist and calboy outshined him
sending this to my love of 40 years....40 years is okay , right ? and it ain't all in my head ....she just told me.... Just came back here after a year or whatever and I'm saying the same s***! I sent her this song to remind her. She is definitely my only one.
I will always LOVE the entire concert that PBS aired in the late 1980s. To the right behind JT in this video are his back up singers for that tour and they were phenomenal!!! Rosemary Butler (background vocals) Arnold McCuller (background vocals) 1988. Especially, Steamroller
This was Shules’s wedding song that Juliet describes on Psych. It’s not even the song they dance to, but the song Jules said she’d walk down the aisle to. Am I the only one that doesn’t really understand a bride walking down the aisle to this?
I was a background singer for this in '85. My name is Robroy Wellingtonsmith Jr. the 18th. I loved singing this with James and the band on tour and even for recording the album. Yes ma'am, no sir. I love you. Amen.
Your bad ass!
Nice vocal work with James. And you are Robroy W. The 18th. That's amazing; your lineage must go back a couple of centuries to Scotland. Beautiful country.I enjoyed visiting there in the 70s aye, when I was a wee lad. (24).
you sang with JT? Any audios?
Great job. You have a gorgeous voice.
There are very few people that understand the unique genius of James Taylor. He is perhaps the most underrated lead vocalist and songwriter of any musical group in history. I don't know about you all. But to me, James Taylor always has been and always will be my Only One!
Been listening to James Taylor since I was about 15 I am 68. One of the best.
This is undoubtedly one of my favorite music videos. I watch over and over and sing along.
I live in North Carolina. I just love, " In my mind I'm going to Carolina"
JT greatest hits was the very first album I ever owned. My entire family are JT fans. At 43, I have only seen him 7x in concert. Wish it was 70!!! It will be a sad day when he hangs up the guitar. Agree that he is extremely underrated as a musician by many. However, in the music industry he has the well deserved street cred he has earned. He and Garth Brooks did a song together. When Garth was interviewed about his experience, he said that it was the first time he worked with a musician that laid down music and lyrics in one take. Pretty cool.
I don’t think the problem is that he’s underrated. I think it goes by as under appreciated because his talents are so many and so talented.
When you’ve got Joni Mitchell and Don Henley singing backup you’re in pretty good shape!
I was today years old to find this out after watching this video many times already
Sang this song to my husband in the hospital right after he'd been diagnosed with Early Onset Alzheimer's. I guess it was my way of telling him that I'd be standing beside him all the rest of way...
I don't think any solo performer ever had such a backup team!!! Joni Mitchell and Don Henley along with a star-studded backup band make this song be even better!💜
They're honored to just be in his presence, believe me...
I just can't get over that they are holding cigarettes.
@@CaseyJulyStudioyeah, they both had vitamin c between their fingers
Don't leave out Liland Sklar on Bass, he is a legend in pop rock, touring with James and Phil Collins.
@@alcahallic4526exactly!
Happy early 40th anniversary to James taylor's That's why i'm here!
Sweet story…my sweetheart and I met later in life. We were walking into a store and holding hands and this song came on over the speakers. We just looked at each other and knew it was a happy coincidence. We both love JT!! Thank you James for all the great tunes!! I hope you see these comments but if not, you know how your music is so inspiring to others! Now a sweet memory for me as my love passed away 6 years ago. 😊
This video is a treasure. Please don't ever take it down again.
Why was it down before?!
ricardovmonteiro never.
I don't know for sure, but probably due to copyright / licensing issues.
The Back up singers Joni Mitchell and Don henley did a wonderful job bringing out the harmony in this song
LOL....they are the BACK UP singers!!! Yet the talk is of some rapper that ripped this ? Makes me laugh....but in a sad way.. It's obvious that good original music is as dead as Rain-forests and Australia's koalas :(
Don't forget Rosemary Butler and Arnold McCuller - those two are magic.
I thought it was wild they were smoking cigarettes during the recording. I guess that is why Joni lost those incredible highs later in life.
What harmonies. Does it get better ?
I thought that was Don Henley!
The shots of Taylor, Mitchell & Henley are the best
Back in 1988 when I use to rush home from school just so I don't miss this song on radio! ❤
THANKYOU from Papua New Guinea ! 😁
Only one indeed. The harmonies from Joni and Don sublime. The ubiquitous Leland Sklar brings timing and style that few possess.
Its Leland Sklar in this video, but according to wikipedia, Tony Levin plays bass on this song
he even had graham nash and david crosby to do the harmony in the original recording version of mexico .. and of course who could forget paul mac and george harrison doing harmony in the original recording version of carolina in my mind ..
I remember this beautiful song 🎵 on VH-1 in 1987. 😍😍😃. 33yrs later I'm still in love with this song 🎵😍
I was about 4 years old in 1987 when I watch this music video I think 🤔
the first concert I ever went to and The first time I ever saw James Taylor was in 1974 at a movie theater in Ojai it was just him and a real to real next to him he was amazing. I Was in the Seabees at the time I went with my buddy Ralph. Miss ya Ralph. Rest in Peace
This was our wedding song. 25 years this September. Thank you James!!!!!
What a great choice for a wedding song. I wish I would’ve used it too.
Ours too 35 yrs!
The big day.
Also sampled this
I'm 70 y.o. and I am hearing this song for the first time. Where have I been? But as I always advise; peak late!
Nobody cares. You are not important. Get over yourself.
This song is a hymn for a deeply grieving man. Thanks to James, Joni, Don, all singers, players, production crew. Stay with us! What a lovely community here.
Lord, I love James Taylor's music so much.
This is a great song to express your love for a person.
Just look at the legends behind him! Holy hell! 😮
True talent 🙏. Will not be seen again
Still gives me goosebumps.
This song brings me joy!!!❤️🎶😊
My Wedding Song in 2019 ....James so great- Thank you for your great music and the concert in Stuttgart 5 th November 2022 ....the music of my life
what a freakin' band right there. Good lord.
How awesome does it get ? THREE of my favorite vocalist.
James Taylor gave a nod to all four backup singers in this song, and top memorable singers in their own right. Amazing! So glad this was recorded. He must have convinced them to sing with those eyes of his. James has so much chutzpah!
I just realized the amazing lyrics. As J.T. is singing "...don't be leaving me now", Joni and Don are singing, "Believe in me now...". How does someone come up with this stuff?
James sings it too; check 2:40-ish. Marvelous word tapestry.
Great song, terrific background singers, legendary bass player.
Lee Sklar!
I listened to to this since it came out and only just now realized Joni Mitchell and Don Henley were singing backup. Just lovely.
I bought the album, That's Why I'm Here, when it came out. Loved listening to it then. Love listening to it now.
He always make is look so easy, and yes that IS Joni Mitchell singing harmony. So beautiful!
James voice is so unique. A cross between folk and light rock. Great ballads. One of a kind could listen to his music all day.
I'm using it in my computer science class!!! Share the joy! :)
This is “ our song’ my daughter had it played for us at her wedding.
This song brings good memories to so many! Thank you james
🥀Beautiful love song amazing lyrics vocals and music with meaning of unconditional love within🥀☝️🥀
Amazing Song I love it
Wow! Is Leland Sklar an awesome bassist or what!?
Long Long Time Ago , I Miss you
When the angels sing..
Fantastic..missed this era of James’ music but heard his first songs and revisiting all his songs lately...the BEST!
Best back up band ever!
James Taylor a legion in music.
JT IS one of a kind. Beautiful.
What a classic song of James Taylor in 1985.
You know, it really burns me up that this track was not included on his greatest hits volume 2 album, which was released around late 2000/early 2001.
Something about semi corny 80s love songs that just hits .... especially with joni and don henley on back up
James Joni And Don what wonderful sound
Amazing Joni and Don Henley too!!
Whoa long time ago
..I've always loved this song
You are my only one, you are my only one. Well I'm telling you now, you're my only one. I've got two long legs like to carry me, Two sharp eyes to look for the light. Two strong arms to hold on tight, Two good friends on my left and right, But only one only one. You are my only one, you are my only one. Well I'm telling you now, you're my only one. There's only one road before me, Too many turns in the way, Thousands of things to do today. Millions of moments, I must admit, But only one, only one. You are my only one, you are my only one. Don't be leaving me now, you're my only one. Taken for granted and pushed aside, All that it wanted was a place to run and hide. Missing message in a hollow tree, Hidden deep inside a memory And the memory seems like dreams. Hundreds of hopes in the past, Nevertheless it was never the last. Hold on strong or you fade out fast And only one only one. You are my only one, you are my only one. Don't be leaving me now, you're my only one.
The great Leland Sklar on bass!
No one is better than JT period💞
This is my song to my baby son Wyatt. It could be about so many things. But he is my only one.
Oh, the sweet harmonies--thanks for posting!!
I love james taylor hes my favorite 💓 i use to listen to him as a teen age hi songs helped me threw so much this country girl from West virginia would love to sing with james taylor one day ❤
Jimmy T!! Doesn’t get any better IMHO. I’ve seen him 7 times in concert. The man!!
JAMES you'll always be my number one musical artist. Your song was the first I Iearned to sing when I was age 6. Years went on and I am old and gray now. Your recent tour in the Philippines put me @ my happiest. Thank you for the music JT ❤
Thanks, JT. I know you wrote this for me to be strong for my Only One in the entire 1980s. 🙏🏻❤️
so relaxing
James Taylor love it!!!
That last night I spent with my true love this song played.
Billy Payne on keyboards is PERFECT
Best ever song bravooooo
The best albums by James Taylor are That's Why I'm Here, Never Die Young, New Moonshine, and Flag.
Great song
Dieses Video treibt mir wieder das Waaer in die Augen, Freudentränen.
Wie gut, dass es sooo schöne Musik gibt.
Vielen Dank, James, Joni, Don und ihr anderen Musiker.
Ihr seid mehr als nur großartig!
One of his best
Listen for both Don Henley & Joni Mitchell on this great JT tune, which hit #6 on the Adult Contemporary chart in 1986.
Don't forget Arnold McCuller and Rosemary Butler... they have incredible voices too.
This is what Chance the Rapper sampled in his "Get A Bag" track on his new album
that sample was spot on probably my fave song!
Nakx95 The beat is FUDGING AMAZING but the lyrics are trash
@@csilver1225 I SWEAR. I always said chance had potential with the beat, but the song is trash just cuz of him. He my favorite artist and calboy outshined him
Amusing that you think that stealing someone else's music is a talent
@@janhughes7786 its not stealing. Legal matters are handled when doing a sample. Stfu
Ty
also to us old guys cant forget the genius of Leland Sklar on bass. Wow what a lineup
sending this to my love of 40 years....40 years is okay , right ? and it ain't all in my head ....she just told me.... Just came back here after a year or whatever and I'm saying the same s***! I sent her this song to remind her. She is definitely my only one.
I'm learning to play it for my hubby. He's 75. Love is such a super structure. Congratulations and many more.
They play this song at the store i work at and i finally found it
First time EVER I saw this great video I have the LP Vinyl !!!
I fell in love with this song years ago when I was in college ....
Thank you chance for sampling this !!!
YES!!!
James Taylor used to be in the Eagles for a shirt bit. That is how him and Don know each other.
This song, the music video brings back my memories in 1987. 💙😁. I saw this on VH-1
1985
Sure would like to have Joni for my back up singer. James you sure are blessed.
Wow. Is that Don Henley in the back???
Wow, that is Don Henley, I knew that guy looked familiar! Always loved James Taylor songs ❤️!
Between 3:00 and beyond the rhythm is very catchy with the clicking
Amo esta canción😍
Wow! What a song!
This deserves so many more views
Music and harmony at it's best jt sh and jm... now if only my lovely fiancee would see that she is my only one. Thanks for gratefully loading
Oops Dh for don henley
James Taylor
Two good friends on my left and right....I would say so!
Indeed! God bless Joni & Don.
Looks and sounds so good..👍♥️😁
Wow - Porcaro, Payne, Don, Joni, Leland, Arnold, Rosemary and a cast of thousands!
Porcaro was not credited on the LP liner notes.
Joni Michell / Don Henley .................wow !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I will always LOVE the entire concert that PBS aired in the late 1980s. To the right behind JT in this video are his back up singers for that tour and they were phenomenal!!! Rosemary Butler (background vocals)
Arnold McCuller (background vocals)
1988. Especially, Steamroller
I would love to see that. Any idea if there is link?
God bless PBS.
James has just kept getting better decade after decade. I just stay the same. Not the worst situation.
I was going to give this a thumbs up until I noticed that I had written it.
And even more star-studding: that's Billy Payne of Little Feat on the keyboards
nice backing vocals
Now there’s only one road before me.....
Wow!!!
This was Shules’s wedding song that Juliet describes on Psych.
It’s not even the song they dance to, but the song Jules said she’d walk down the aisle to. Am I the only one that doesn’t really understand a bride walking down the aisle to this?
Lyrics to you are my only one