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  • Опубликовано: 18 ноя 2015
  • In this web exclusive, Stephen gets a chance to duet with James Taylor on one of his classic songs.
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Комментарии • 856

  • @gmremson
    @gmremson 2 года назад +156

    I was at my lowest and was contemplating taking my life when I heard this song over the radio. I broke down and pulled over to the side of the road where I cried. Although it was my mother's voice that I heard singing over the radio, I also knew that it was James Taylor singing. It was then I realized, everything will be all right.

    • @mariag.8242
      @mariag.8242 2 года назад +15

      I’m so happy you’re here to share this great moment and memory. Thanks for hanging in there!

    • @judyfoster9266
      @judyfoster9266 2 года назад +7

      Good for you, Gary .

    • @lindseylaney9475
      @lindseylaney9475 2 года назад +5

      I hope Everything is alright now and forever. Life is rough...❤️ I wish you the very Best!

    • @barbarareyer
      @barbarareyer 2 года назад +6

      Gary. Your comment wrecked me. Don't do it. Don't ever do it. Please find a reason to stay. You are loved

    • @curlygurl1263
      @curlygurl1263 2 года назад +7

      Please take cate of yourself. You will hurt so many people that love you. Sometimes it feels like no one loves you , and you have no where to turn. I have been in your place 2011. I made a promise to my daughter, I've been tempted but I never yield. I pray 🙏. There is so much good in you. Know that . Know that whatever you are going through..ir will pass. The sun will shine again. I have lost my entire family through murder or just sudden death. I lost my job of 14 years to a temporary worker who call me racist names. I reported. I have have been diagnosed with RA, Osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia,5th disc denigrating. I hurt most everyday. But I HAVE PUT MY TRUST IN GOD. And when I feel like I can't go on , He tells me in my heart . I AM LOVED. AND SO ARE YOU. 💖💝❤

  • @u4ea2m2
    @u4ea2m2 6 лет назад +324

    Nice rendition but listen again. The piano comps are just perfect. Nice job John!

    • @SuperOrgandonor
      @SuperOrgandonor 6 лет назад +21

      Jean-Baptiste or John-Baptiste or however he spells it is an amazing pianist.

    • @maryrosekent8223
      @maryrosekent8223 3 года назад +9

      @@SuperOrgandonor
      He spells it Jon Batiste

    • @sblack48
      @sblack48 2 года назад +10

      Totally agree. Jazz guys understand that listening and blending is what it’s about. Listening is more important than playing.

    • @BestSellers2122
      @BestSellers2122 2 года назад +1

      I love John!

    • @notbraindead7298
      @notbraindead7298 2 года назад +1

      I noticed that the first time. Batiste is to the piano what Einstein was to physics. He is an absolute gentleman and a beautiful person. It’s hard to say how talented he is because there’s nothing to compare him to.

  • @c.t5136
    @c.t5136 2 года назад +43

    James Taylor is such a star; his songs make me cry in a very lovely way - thank you James. And Stephen!

  • @CSFunk22
    @CSFunk22 6 лет назад +270

    you can see the disbelief on Colbert's face as he's trying to contain his excitement... just fantastic

  • @laurynblake5379
    @laurynblake5379 8 лет назад +283

    THE LOOK ON HIS FACE IS LIKE OMG IM SINGING WITH JAMES FREAKING TAYLOR

    • @PABWECG
      @PABWECG 5 лет назад +12

      Yes, it's so adorable. And he's so flustered at the end.

    • @AlanHope2013
      @AlanHope2013 3 года назад

      And the look on the face of sweet baby James was, Oh God why do I have to pose with the tourists everywhere I go?

    • @petenash7310
      @petenash7310 3 года назад +2

      Oh hell, Id be the same way lol

    • @billrobbins5874
      @billrobbins5874 Год назад

      What a song it is! ♥️♥️

  • @jbtpa895
    @jbtpa895 4 года назад +35

    Wow,you can tell that Stephen's expression is joy combined with a touch of terror! James is amazing and humble in concert. He loves what he does and it's so obvious.

  • @denisepiekarski4159
    @denisepiekarski4159 2 года назад +34

    I love how all your voices wove together, magnifying the beauty of James' voice.

  • @fiddlermikey
    @fiddlermikey 8 лет назад +279

    I love the frequent expression of joy that comes across Stephen's face during the performance . Nice perk to get an opportunity like this.

    • @saxmanjpr5092
      @saxmanjpr5092 2 года назад +4

      You should see the look on MY FACE when J.T. let me sing with him TWICE! The videos are on my page!

  • @std882
    @std882 8 лет назад +295

    Wow, not only Colbert have a nice voice and can sing but he can harmonize too. Very talented guy.

    • @FMOLETTE
      @FMOLETTE 5 лет назад +28

      STD882 Taylor is doing the harmony, Colbert is just singing the melody

    • @patriciawilliams7107
      @patriciawilliams7107 4 года назад +12

      I couldn't tell, at first I thought Colbert was singing melody, then James, but it is so well blended together, it's hard to tell! So well-done! And I had never heard of Colbert til recently. Awesome when the backups join, and wonderful pianist, too! Probably one of my favorite collaborations on this song!

    • @juliebiddle1636
      @juliebiddle1636 4 года назад +12

      @@patriciawilliams7107 He performed in Company on Broadway. If he can sing stuff Sondheim wrote he can sing anything!

    • @user-dn4rx8ev3j
      @user-dn4rx8ev3j 4 года назад +11

      @@FMOLETTE perhaps you have audio dyslexia?
      Taylor is singing the melody, Colbert is delivering that fantastic harmony from start to finish.

    • @FMOLETTE
      @FMOLETTE 4 года назад +5

      william boyce nah listen again

  • @twwtjohns
    @twwtjohns 3 года назад +68

    Even though James Taylor is singing backup this is now one of my favorite renditions of this song.

    • @amierichan1428
      @amierichan1428 Год назад +1

      He's not singing backup. . .???

    • @PABWECG
      @PABWECG Год назад +2

      James is definitely singing the melody on this. Stephen is singing the higher part, but it's not the melody/lead part.

    • @Rockingruvin
      @Rockingruvin 3 месяца назад

      @@PABWECGit's hard to split out, but the higher harmonies are more difficult, so, JT took those, at least after the first verse. You can see Colbert clearly singing the lower (and louder 🤦‍♂️) part about 2/3 through. I can't tell on the first verse. They all did a great job of matching JT's vocal pattern, including Stephen. And Scs lower register lines up great with JTs. 🤷‍♂️

  • @PABWECG
    @PABWECG 5 лет назад +141

    Did you see Jon Batiste bow down when he shook James Taylor's hand? Oh my, what a sweet moment. I love Jon, and I love Stephen, and I LOVE James. What a treat to hear and see them together.

    • @denisvalente6844
      @denisvalente6844 4 года назад +6

      If I met James Taylor I'd bow too

    • @mikamamma
      @mikamamma 3 года назад +8

      PABWECG and James bowed right back. First class.

    • @jaymontone
      @jaymontone 2 года назад +6

      Humbled respect shown by a grounded musician 🙌🏼❤️

    • @diannezosche9833
      @diannezosche9833 2 года назад +3

      As he should! It was a nice moment.

  • @joyikelman1540
    @joyikelman1540 8 лет назад +22

    Their voices match so well. This is beautiful.

  • @hummingnectarbird
    @hummingnectarbird 5 лет назад +122

    I absolutely love it. I inherited my mother’s tendency to harmonise in alto to any song. It just came naturally to her. When Colbert started harmonising, it brought tears of memories.

    • @alika207
      @alika207 4 года назад +6

      It sounds to me like James is harmonizing, but I could be wrong.

    • @wgb01001
      @wgb01001 4 года назад +8

      Yeah, Colbert is singing the melody here.

    • @colleenh7809
      @colleenh7809 4 года назад +2

      Same.

    • @Dulcilady
      @Dulcilady 2 года назад +7

      @@alika207 watching mouth & facial expression I’d say James is singing lead. Their voices are so close in timbre it does make it difficult.

    • @TampaDave
      @TampaDave 2 года назад +3

      @@alika207 I disagree. I didn’t spot any time Taylor gave up the melody, even in the 4-part last chorus. (But the piano part was sweet!) I know the song and Taylor’s voice well, having listened to it often, especially in 1970 and ‘71 when he was at his peak.

  • @michiganjfrog366
    @michiganjfrog366 2 года назад +49

    What a gift!! Literally and figuratively 🙂 I started crying as soon as Steven looked at the camera and smiled. What a dream come true for him, he deserves it.

  • @ncooty
    @ncooty 2 года назад +56

    I really enjoy hearing Stephen sing, and the fact that he actually sings; he doesn't just timidly follow along and hide his voice. He's such an endearing, talented, and humane man.

  • @DD-ic1bd
    @DD-ic1bd 2 года назад +9

    Im blown away! Wow... Stephen sounds wonderful in this duet, they are both amazing!! 🙌👏

  • @hippydippy
    @hippydippy 6 лет назад +136

    Many people don't realize Stephen was in theater & sang a lot in his earlier years. He's a wonderful man.

    • @kathybumgardner4773
      @kathybumgardner4773 2 года назад +4

      I still want him robrun for president!

    • @TampaDave
      @TampaDave 2 года назад

      @@kathybumgardner4773 let’s just keep him as he is, please. Besides, remember, if you watched his first show, he is a REPUBLICAN!!! Lol

    • @notbraindead7298
      @notbraindead7298 2 года назад

      Colbert a thespian? I didn’t know that.

    • @TampaDave
      @TampaDave 2 года назад

      @@notbraindead7298 i heard he used to be a philatelist! I hope he has reformed.

    • @notbraindead7298
      @notbraindead7298 2 года назад

      @@TampaDave I heard that's still legal in red States. (???)

  • @grumgre
    @grumgre 7 лет назад +183

    This is such a lovely song, hearing it really calms me down. I love how Stephen and James harmonize with eachother, and how Stephen smiles all the time..! He is such a warm person, and he realy shows that in the late show.
    And I think I need more of the "real" Stephen Colbert, just singing and being the adoreable geek he is!

    • @lc8816
      @lc8816 2 года назад +8

      I sang everyone of James Taylors songs from his greatest hits album. His voice, his lyrics, I just love that man!!

    • @hanabi18-78
      @hanabi18-78 2 года назад +2

      Actually Stephen looks very happy and nervous. :)

    • @ROBYNMARKOW
      @ROBYNMARKOW 2 года назад +2

      He( Stephen) has a nice voice.🙂

  • @AsFewFalseThingsAsPossible
    @AsFewFalseThingsAsPossible 8 лет назад +408

    I like how genuine and natural Stephen is. Who of us born so long ago wouldn't want to sing with JT ?

    • @rileydotson6151
      @rileydotson6151 5 лет назад +21

      I'm young and wanna sing with James Taylor

    • @saxmanjpr5092
      @saxmanjpr5092 5 лет назад +10

      James let me sing "happy birthday" with him TWICE for friends! I was BLOWN AWAY that I got to sing a song...ANY SONG with JT! It was a dream come true. The videos are on my channel!

    • @VacantHaven
      @VacantHaven 4 года назад +8

      I was born 85 and I'd f**kin love to play with JT

    • @kathykayc
      @kathykayc 4 года назад +7

      I just did.

    • @saxmanjpr5092
      @saxmanjpr5092 2 года назад +1

      James let me sing with him...TWICE! The videos are on my channel!

  • @bogdog999
    @bogdog999 4 года назад +51

    That will be a treasured moment in Stephen's life forever. Seeing/hearing it was one of mine. Glad James is still with us. We've lost so many talented people in the last several years.

  • @lauraparker2058
    @lauraparker2058 2 года назад +69

    This is my favorite JT song. When JT sang the song with Carly Simon it was sublime, but as we know how that story ends, hearing it now is bittersweet. But this was just fine. The combination of JT's generous, sparkling, ageless spirit, SC's grateful and humble spirit, and the pure joy they radiate, all subtly wrapped in the incomparable accompaniment of John Baptist and the lovely background singers.

    • @kimeverhart6253
      @kimeverhart6253 2 года назад +6

      You said everything just perfectly 💜.

    • @TampaDave
      @TampaDave 2 года назад +3

      @@kimeverhart6253 with the exception of the spelling of jon batiste’s name. Looks like autocorrupt got it’s slimy code on the msg.

  • @tamikoestomo3275
    @tamikoestomo3275 6 лет назад +43

    Stephen Colbert: a grand singer who isn't afraid to show his feelings..🏆🎖🏆💖❣

  • @TheFith
    @TheFith 8 лет назад +233

    Crazy. I love James Taylor. I love Stephen Colbert. I loved them separately, and now I love them together.

    • @arpadelluna
      @arpadelluna 8 лет назад +9

      +TheFith James Taylor, and Stephen Colbert, and Jon Batiste back there, filling out ends of phrases so effortlessly, so ineffably. I love them all together (harmony ladies too).

    • @Lori_in_CT
      @Lori_in_CT 8 лет назад +6

      +Arpa de Lluna the blonde is Jame's wife.

    • @Mortimer_Duke
      @Mortimer_Duke 3 года назад

      Seriously. Try to get out more.

  • @barbaramartinetti3221
    @barbaramartinetti3221 2 года назад +6

    Nothing will jolt a few tears out of your eyes like harmonizing with someone on a beautiful song, or hearing other people do the same. Human heart is tender.

  • @grammy4195
    @grammy4195 3 года назад +2

    Damn!!! AWESOME! Stephen do this again!

  • @bearlady5694
    @bearlady5694 2 года назад +9

    Wonderful harmony! Love this with John on the piano and James on his trusty guitar! What a fab experience for Stephen!

    • @Winonaah
      @Winonaah 2 года назад

      At first I couldn't distinguish the voices They harmonized so beautifully. EXCELLENT.

  • @melonies.7641
    @melonies.7641 4 года назад +6

    Just being present in a room or auditorium to hear James Taylor sing is an absolute honor. I was lucky enough to see him recently perform at Caesars Palace, and it will be hands down one of the best memories of my life. He is a truly beautiful soul. His energy fills a room and warms everyone in it, which is truly an experience you can't explain to anyone who hasn't lived it. If you have a chance to see him live, do it, even if you are in the last row. He's one of the greatest of all time.

  • @JasmineApple
    @JasmineApple 2 года назад +2

    WOW! I had no idea Stephen could harmonize like that -- great job!

  • @chinookvalley
    @chinookvalley 7 лет назад +109

    My guy (RIP) used to cup my face in his hands, kiss my eyes, and sing this song to me - to stop my fears, my sadness, my loss of hope. Thanks boys.

    • @ResearchReveals
      @ResearchReveals 7 лет назад +10

      chinookvalley, so very very sorry for your loss. Thank you though for sharing this. Somehow it helps to know another was affected by loss as I was. Not all are, you know. I believe how we're affected reflects the particular relationship we had with the person passing.

    • @brownkemosabe
      @brownkemosabe 4 года назад +3

      I'm so sorry. My heart reaches out to you.

    • @joanlittlefield4107
      @joanlittlefield4107 4 года назад +9

      Oh how blessed you are to have had that kind of guy.

    • @nylabo
      @nylabo 4 года назад +2

      Wow. Just wow.

  • @randicusack5658
    @randicusack5658 2 года назад +4

    Don’t know how I haven’t seen this one before. One of my favorite songs, sung perfectly!

  • @cloud__99
    @cloud__99 Год назад +2

    I love seeing how much Stephen adores James Taylor. I can’t think of anyone else he gets that starstruck with. Whenever James is on he gets that wondrous look on his face like “wow this really is my life“

  • @patriciametzler5989
    @patriciametzler5989 2 года назад +6

    This is so terrific! And Jon on piano is the Cherry on top! (He just won the Grammy last night for Album of the year. Love those NOLA jazz musicians, but he can, and does, play literally any genre.)

  • @stuartswanton1676
    @stuartswanton1676 2 года назад +8

    For me, James Taylor is the artist I listen to, then forget about for ages, then something like this makes me dive right back in and enjoy it all over again. What a privilege.

    • @MarilynVGreen
      @MarilynVGreen 2 года назад +1

      He breaks my heart. I can remember where I was in each of his songs....and I can't help but feel the losses...And now I'm crying again. Dammit.

  • @jennifergeran
    @jennifergeran 8 лет назад +16

    I'm so touched. JT knows exactly how much this means to Stephen.

  • @carolyncolinhogarth8732
    @carolyncolinhogarth8732 2 года назад +5

    I love this combination of this group of voices. Such a wonderful sound of softness.

  • @nicholaslong4360
    @nicholaslong4360 3 года назад +12

    You can tell how nervous he is because his hands are in his pockets :)
    Classic telltale when onstage. James' voice has aged like fine wine, hats off to Colbert, always loved his stuff.

    • @carolyndukeanderson8880
      @carolyndukeanderson8880 8 месяцев назад

      It’s like he was keeping his hands in his pockets for safety/grounding purposes and he kept his focus directly on James. He was NOT going to do anything to mess it up!! Not a chance. I think it’s a great sign of respect and humility. ❤

  • @okrajoe
    @okrajoe 7 лет назад +77

    Surprisingly emotional and touching.

  • @arpadelluna
    @arpadelluna 5 лет назад +10

    This was a historic moment. I like to listen to it again and again, at least once a week.

    • @arpadelluna
      @arpadelluna 5 лет назад

      Also, I have to say, I get so amused at the awkward double handshake/double bow at the end-- James Taylor bowing to Jon Batiste. Indeed. Knows genius when he hears it.

  • @gregbartley7179
    @gregbartley7179 2 года назад +2

    OMG!!!! To be able to sing a song with the legendary James Taylor???!!!!! Truly amazing…..and Steven ain’t too bad!!!

  • @SGRosen-vi2ez
    @SGRosen-vi2ez 8 лет назад +3

    You are living the dream, Mr. Colbert. Living. The. Dream.

  • @anonymousposs1
    @anonymousposs1 3 года назад +21

    Well done everyone. James’ inimitable voice and beautiful guitar; Stephen’s tender accompaniment; Jon’s superb piano; fine backing vocalists; a gem.

  • @beckwilde
    @beckwilde 8 лет назад +34

    Harmonizing is so difficult! Especially throughout the entire song, props to stephen! James Taylor you rock 😊

    • @alika207
      @alika207 4 года назад +4

      I think JT is harmonizing.

    • @elijahgoldman6256
      @elijahgoldman6256 4 года назад +1

      @@alika207 its not

    • @mikamamma
      @mikamamma 3 года назад +3

      @@elijahgoldman6256 yes, it’s definitely JT singing the harmony, here.

    • @elijahgoldman6256
      @elijahgoldman6256 3 года назад +1

      @@mikamamma Yeah your right just rewatched it

  • @Carrie25
    @Carrie25 8 лет назад +22

    I'll never forget the first time I heard that song. It made a really deep impression on me. Really cool to hear Stephen Colbert singing it with him. They sound really good together.

  • @lukemurray1104
    @lukemurray1104 2 года назад +2

    That was the sweetest moment on tv. James is a treasure and Stephen is a total fan. Fun!!!!

  • @GreenDragon11
    @GreenDragon11 6 лет назад +16

    SO nice and Jon is exceptional on the keys ;)

  • @cyberlioness
    @cyberlioness Год назад +1

    James Taylor is GOAT. I’ve loved him my entire life! I’m 73 and it just gets better.

  • @PlantBasedCyclist
    @PlantBasedCyclist 8 лет назад +12

    It's nice to see Stephen so gracious after the performance is over.

  • @monkeyshinemmie
    @monkeyshinemmie 2 года назад +24

    I smiled the whole way thru this song. Lovely in so many ways. Stephen, you stood as a place-safer for all of us! James, thank you for a world of beautiful music!

  • @camliardi2061
    @camliardi2061 8 лет назад +27

    wow stephen actually has a great voice. nice to see these two great entertainers together.

  • @classicalguitargirl
    @classicalguitargirl 2 года назад +1

    I,love how Jon Plays so beautifully and gently the piano to compliment James and Stephen

  • @Roslowich89c9040
    @Roslowich89c9040 2 года назад +1

    Who knew Steven could sing like this? ❣️
    Sweet Baby James always sings like this ❤️❤️

  • @priscillabates4386
    @priscillabates4386 7 лет назад +17

    God I love Colbert!

  • @anaacosta6610
    @anaacosta6610 8 лет назад +22

    I've always loved this song. Stephen did great.

  • @claudiabean2295
    @claudiabean2295 6 лет назад +19

    Two of my favorite people, and so thrilled to see them sing one of my favorites of James'. Stephen's voice is so tender and perfect. love peace thanks and shear joy

  • @poodlegirl55
    @poodlegirl55 5 лет назад +5

    Aww Stephen was so happy. He did a great job.

  • @jennifergraham3752
    @jennifergraham3752 2 года назад +2

    This was perfection. I can’t stop smiling!

  • @auntymammalia9384
    @auntymammalia9384 5 лет назад +8

    Stephen, great voice. And what a memory, and story. 😭❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @ElectroIsMyReligion
    @ElectroIsMyReligion 8 лет назад +37

    One of my favorite songs of all time!! Stephen you got to be the best host in the world!

  • @fergiesham
    @fergiesham 8 лет назад +28

    A dream come true for this guy , james taylor is one of the best.

    • @PABWECG
      @PABWECG 5 лет назад +1

      If there was one musician I would die for an opportunity to make music with, it would be James Taylor. Absolutely. No contest.

  • @twelge15
    @twelge15 8 лет назад +64

    Renaissance man/Talk show host nails it!

  • @gpeddino
    @gpeddino 8 лет назад +249

    Stephen seemed emotional. He's got a great voice, by the way.

    • @ipolygon1
      @ipolygon1 6 лет назад +16

      Gui Porto how could you not get emotional listening to james Taylor. I know for myself I wouldn’t be able to do it. JT’s music just means so much to so many people. I can’t but help think of my mom when I hear his voice.

  • @crice7sh
    @crice7sh 7 лет назад +8

    I love both of them. How great that must have been for the audience.

  • @ALittleHelpFromMyLens
    @ALittleHelpFromMyLens Год назад +2

    That was so awesome I love that song it made me cry. Stephen Colbert you are a pretty good singer. James Taylor of course you are always awesome. I have listened to you my whole life. And I thank my dad for for introducing me to your music! Love hugs and peace..❤️🤗☮️

  • @gemmaskate
    @gemmaskate 7 лет назад +34

    This made me cry

  • @seycas118
    @seycas118 6 лет назад +8

    Stephen is full of surprises!!

  • @starwf07
    @starwf07 6 лет назад +37

    0:44 That smile when it hits Stephen what he's doing.

  • @janetfox-petersen2790
    @janetfox-petersen2790 2 года назад +1

    Beyond lovely. Love all these people. May peace please have a place on this earth.

  • @treehugnhipi3765
    @treehugnhipi3765 6 лет назад +8

    that duo really moved me...taylor reminded me how much i love him...and colbert surprised the bajeebees outta me! beautiful, harmonious, oh so lovely.... :))

  • @rockman4699
    @rockman4699 2 года назад +3

    James wrote this song for Joni Mitchell.
    "Taylor wrote this soothing, grown-up lullaby for his then-girlfriend Joni Mitchell while they were in New Mexico for Taylor's acting debut in the 1971 film Two-Lane Blacktop. Taylor did not enjoy the experience of making the drag-racing drama, but the now-sober singer did have a lot of fun doing mescaline and cruising the Southwest landscape in a camper with Mitchell and co-star Warren Oates. One evening after filming wrapped up, Taylor went back to his Albuquerque hotel room and wrote the song, but he doesn't quite know where it came from."
    Source Songfacts

  • @donmak0427
    @donmak0427 8 лет назад +91

    Gawdamn! Stephen Colbert can sing! Whoda thunk? Right on, right on, right on!

    • @cheryzheng
      @cheryzheng 8 лет назад +11

      He put out an award winning Christmas album and was in the 2010 production of Company

    • @Compo85
      @Compo85 8 лет назад +25

      +Don Saito Probably anyone who was a fan of the Colbert Report.

    • @VelSparko
      @VelSparko 8 лет назад +3

      +Don Saito My all-time favorite is when he sang with the Mountain Goats when they were on his show.

    • @CapSuperM
      @CapSuperM 7 лет назад +1

      Shouldn't really surprise you, most of these 'showbusiness'-people can sing to some degree.

  • @alexwestman8289
    @alexwestman8289 3 года назад +1

    Wow..Stephen...you just blew my mind .
    Amazing

  • @MarkusBoettner
    @MarkusBoettner 11 месяцев назад +1

    Stephen Colbert is a hell of a great singer, by the way! Chapeau!

  • @adhdblockedtobrilliantwith4293
    @adhdblockedtobrilliantwith4293 5 лет назад +2

    HOLY COW!

  • @payasamariposa
    @payasamariposa 2 года назад +1

    So breathtakingly beautiful! Thank you!

  • @TylerNotTiler
    @TylerNotTiler 8 лет назад +20

    Fantastic job! Love the harmonies

  • @mollyziegler440
    @mollyziegler440 2 года назад +3

    A mind-blowing experience for Stephen for sure, and I got all the feels while on the receiving side of the performance. Wow... Just beautiful.♥

  • @ellenrobertson2859
    @ellenrobertson2859 8 лет назад +5

    Absolutely fabulous. I have adored JT since I was little (every Carolina girl does) and I love Stephen, so a duet between them is just amazing. Love the talent that he brings to TV.

  • @kathleenr.3508
    @kathleenr.3508 4 года назад +4

    What a lovely rendition! So sweet to see how much they enjoyed this.

  • @mariasharp815
    @mariasharp815 6 лет назад +3

    Wow. Goosebumps.

  • @Flippersflops
    @Flippersflops 2 года назад +1

    John seems so genuinely honored. And he nailed the comps!! Good music just simply transcends time.

  • @cindybronski6950
    @cindybronski6950 8 лет назад +14

    I love this - how freaking touching!

  • @davidcarr7436
    @davidcarr7436 2 года назад +1

    Stephen can make you laugh, make you angry, make you feel, make you smile, make you cry. That's his genius!
    So cool, well done Stephen

  • @Winonaah
    @Winonaah 2 года назад

    Just saw this and got choked up. I love "my" James and "my" Stephen for the same reason; authentically sweet spirits.

  • @gracemargaret1
    @gracemargaret1 4 года назад +1

    Two of the nicest people in the universe IMHO

  • @TracyS513
    @TracyS513 2 года назад

    The harmony *goosebumps*. And to get to sing with James Taylor. Dream came true.

  • @amierichan1428
    @amierichan1428 2 года назад +1

    Wow, I had no idea he could sing, and carry harmony like that!!! Wonderful.

  • @angelicafarrugia6273
    @angelicafarrugia6273 7 лет назад +6

    I can't stop crying! Stephen's voice is so perfect and OML I need to sing with him one day :o :D

  • @sammycopley1
    @sammycopley1 6 лет назад +1

    this is my life goal tbh. singing my favourite James Taylor song with the man himself

  • @freespiritwithnature4384
    @freespiritwithnature4384 9 месяцев назад +1

    Stephen can sing. James ,well done. ❤❤❤ 🇨🇦

  • @skylarmccready
    @skylarmccready 4 года назад +3

    Captivating! Thank you Stephen and James, that was absolutely beautiful and I'm so happy to have seen that happen in my lifetime, bless you both!

  • @pjuliusbock
    @pjuliusbock Год назад +1

    I hope you know what an honor it is to sing with James...;

  • @tellytomlinson4145
    @tellytomlinson4145 2 года назад +3

    Wow! Amazing job Stephen! JT is always in good form. Such a simple, yet one of the most touching little songs I've ever heard!

  • @kathleenyohn6237
    @kathleenyohn6237 2 года назад +5

    Really lovely! Love these duets with masters like Paul Simon and James Taylor. Wish Joni Mitchell was able to do this. Would love to see a duet with Stevie Wonder!!

  • @peggygallagher5802
    @peggygallagher5802 2 года назад

    Stephen, you sound phenomenal. 💜 fellow musician. James Taylor saved my Life when I was younger...still call upon him when times get too overwhelming...

  • @carolscheuerman325
    @carolscheuerman325 2 года назад +1

    Beautiful! Good job on the harmony! Love this song.

  • @TailspinTommy
    @TailspinTommy 2 года назад +1

    Congratulations Stephen, you will never get any cooler than this, you just can’t do it. So cool

  • @maureenparker6185
    @maureenparker6185 2 года назад +1

    Oh Stephen that was lovely.

  • @maherhussein1999
    @maherhussein1999 3 года назад +1

    Thank you to the lady in the audience that asked for this!

  • @lurategh
    @lurategh 6 лет назад +4

    God this was beautiful!! One of my favorites from the Late Show.

  • @debclayton177
    @debclayton177 5 лет назад +1

    Two quiet warriors for justice in America. That was lovely.