James Taylor

thumb|I've seen fire and I've seen rain.I've seen sunny days that I thought would never end.I've seen lonely times when I could not find a friend.But I always thought that I'd see you again.~ Fire and Rain James Robert Taylor (born March 12, 1948) is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist. A six-time Grammy Award winner, Taylor was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2000. Taylor is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, having sold more than 100 million records worldwide. Song lyrics thumb|Yes, I'm goin' to Carolina in my mind. thumb|Goodnight you moonlight ladies.Rockabye sweet baby James. thumb|Deep greens and blues are the colors I choose.Won't you let me go down in my dreams? thumb| Shower the people you love with love. Show them the way that you feel… James Taylor (1968) In my mind I'm goin' to Carolina.Can't you see the sunshine?Can't you just feel the moonshine?Ain't it just like a friend of mineTo hit me from behind?Yes, I'm goin' to Carolina in my mind. "Carolina in My Mind" · BBC performance Sweet Baby James (1970) And as the moon rises he sits by his fireThinking about women and glasses of beer.And closing his eyes as the dogies retire,He sings out a song which is soft but it's clear,As if maybe someone could hear.Goodnight you moonlight ladies.Rockabye sweet baby James.Deep greens and blues are the colors I choose.Won't you let me go down in my dreams?And rockabye sweet baby James. "Sweet Baby James" Take to the highway, won't you lend me your name?Your way and my way seem to be one and the same, child.Mamma don't understand it.She wants to know where I've been.I'd have to be some kind of natural born foolTo want to pass that way again.But I could feel itOn a country road. "Country Road" Just yesterday morning, they let me know that you were gone. Suzanne, the plans they made put an end to you. I walked out this morning and I wrote down this song, I just can't remember who to send it to. I've seen fire and I've seen rain.I've seen sunny days that I thought would never end.I've seen lonely times when I could not find a friend.But I always thought that I'd see you again. "Fire and Rain" · Live performance (1970) Won't you look down upon me, Jesus, You've got to help me make a stand. You've just got to see me through another day. My body's aching and my time is at hand And I won't make it any other way. "Fire and Rain" I’ve been walking my mind to an easy time,My back turned towards the sun.Lord knows the cold wind blows it’ll turn your head around.Well, there’s hours of time on the telephone line,To talk about things to come.Sweet dreams and flying machines in pieces on the ground. "Fire and Rain" Mud Slide Slim and the Blue Horizon (1971) Where do those golden rainbows end? Why is this song so sad? Dreaming the dreams I've dreamed my friend Loving the love I love To love is just a word I've heard when things are being said Stories my poor head has told me cannot stand the cold And in between what might have been and what has come to pass A misbegotten guess alas and bits of broken glass… "Long Ago and Far Away" · Early performance on Youtube (before he had given it a title) One Man Dog (1972) Do me wrong, do me right,Tell me lies but hold me tight,Save your goodbyes for the morning light,But don't let me be lonely tonight. "Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight" Walking Man (1974) Most everybody's got seed to sowIt ain't always easy for a weed to grow, oh no.So he don't hoe the row for no one.Oh for sure he's always missing.And something is never quite right.Ah, but who would want to listen to youKissing his existence good night. "Walking Man" Gorilla (1975) Oh, Mexico.It sounds so sweet with the sun sinking low.Moon's so bright like to light up the night,Make everything all right. "Mexico" In the Pocket (1976) You can play the game and you can act out the part.Though you know it wasn't written for you.But tell me, how can you stand there with your broken heart,Ashamed of playing the fool?One thing can lead to another; it doesn't take any sacrifice.Oh, father and mother,and sister and brother,If it feels nice, don't think twice. Shower the People Shower the people you love with love.Show them the way that you feel.Things are gonna work out fine if you only will (do as I say, yeah).Shower the people you love with love.Show them the way that you feel.Things are gonna be much better if you only will. "Shower the People" JT (1977) Whenever I see your smiling faceI have to smile myself.Because I love you (Yes, I do).And when you give me that pretty little pout,It turns me inside out.There's something about you, baby (I don't know). "Your Smiling Face" I thought I was in loveA couple of times beforeWith the girl next door.But that was long before I met you.Now I'm sure that I won't forget you.And I thank my lucky starsThat you are who you are.And not just another lovely ladySent down to break my heart. "Your Smiling Face" Now, the smoke fills the airIn this honky-tonk bar.And I'm thinking 'bout where I'd rather be.But I burned all my bridges;I sank all my ships.And I'm stranded at the edge of the sea. "Bartender's Blues" The secret of life is enjoying the passage of time.Any fool can do it;There ain't nothing to it.Nobody knows how we got toThe top of the hill.But since we're on our way down,We might as well enjoy the ride. "Secret O' Life" The secret of love is in opening up your heart.It's okay to feel afraid,But don't let that stand in your way, no.'Cause anyone knows that love is the only road.And since we're only here for a while yeahMight as well show some style. "Secret O' Life" Dad Love His Work (1981) Seems like even her old girlfriendsMight be talking her down.She's got her name on the grapevineRunning up and downThe telephone lineTalking 'boutSomeone said, someone saidSomething 'bout, something elseSomeone might have said about herShe always figured that they were her friendsBut maybe they can live without her. "Her Town Too", written with J. D. Souther & Waddy Wachtel True believer that I amI am blind, lead me on (lead me on)Blessed receiver of your loveI own my own timeAnd I've been holding on (holding on)Leave the word unspokenAnd the spell will not be broken. "I Will Follow" When I grow too old and dull to rock 'n rollLike to hold on tight to you darlingAnd when my fires have all burned outI'd like to think I can still think aboutThe things I used to sing aboutWhen I was spending all my time aloneBy myself and on my ownSeldom seen and quite unknown. "London Town" If I had stopped to listen once or twiceIf I had closed my mouth and opened my eyesIf I had cooled my head and warmed my heartI'd not be on this road tonight. "That Lonesome Road", written with Don Grolnick New Moon Shine (1991) First kiss ever I tookLike a page from a romance book.The sky opened and the earth shook. "Copperline", written with Reynolds Price Hourglass (1997) At that time my heart was all brokeI looked like ashes and smelled like smoke.And I turned away from my loving kindTry to leave my body and live in my mind.But it's much too much emotionTo hold it in your hand.They've got waves out on the oceanThey're gonna wear away the land. "Line 'Em Up" I passed on the cocaine,Said bye-bye to my methadone.Put down the bottle for one more day.Backing off of my Tobacco Jones.Still I feel like a hopeless junkie,Like a man who can't say no.I look back and there's that monkey;Rascal won't let go. "Little More Time With You" Quotes about James Taylor Sweet Baby James laid down the template for ‘singer-songwriter’ when he broke through in the early ‘70s, and has subsequently become an institution. Sensitive and fragile at first blush, Taylor’s songs have steel in the walls that have ensured they’ve passed the test of time. As fine a fingerpicker as there has been, and a songwriter of immense depth and emotional courage, James Taylor is an icon with good reason. Rob Power of MusicRadar (June 16, 2017) External links The Official James Taylor website BBC studio performances (1970) YouTube Channel Category:Guitarists from the United States Category:Folk singers Category:Singer-songwriters from the United States Category:1948 births Category:Living people Category:Blues singers Category:American country singers Category:Folk rock singers Category:Pop music Category:Soft rock Category:Blues Category:Country music Category:Musicians from Boston Category:People from North Carolina Category:Presidential Medal of Freedom recipients Category:Grammy Award winners