James Taylor

[paddyinthepub]

Sweet Baby James.......'nuff said, really.

Thought I'd share this with the fans of James Taylor among us.

This from the PBS website/GREAT PERFORMANCES


A TRIBUTE TO JAMES TAYLOR

With his gentle acoustic sound and insightful lyrics, James Taylor remains one of the most influential and beloved singer-songwriters to emerge from the popular music scene of the 1970s. In a career extending over three decades, Taylor's musical craftsmanship has delighted critics and audiences alike. In recognition of his many achievements in music, as well as his philanthropic efforts, Taylor was honored in February 2006 as "Person of the Year" by the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences' MusiCares program. The all-star lineup of performers paying tribute to "Sweet Baby James" includes India Arie, Jackson Browne, David Crosby, Dixie Chicks, Sheryl Crow, Jerry Douglas, Dr. John, Carole King, Alison Krauss, Taj Mahal, Bonnie Raitt, Bruce Springsteen, Sting, and Keith Urban.

The program premieres on November 29, 2006 (check local listings); watch for the launch of the Web companion in November 22, 2006.

[2bluesboys]

Paddy:

Thanks for the info.

I am a long time JT fan. I have probably seen him in concert more than any other group or soloist. (I don't have a count).

I have a feeling that EP shows attended will soon outnumber JT's.

I rec'd the JT Christmas CD for my birthday.

Barbara

[care]

ooooo!!! james taylor makes my knees go weak every time. i'm a huge fan of his - i havn't been able to see him live yet. YET being the key word.

[paddyinthepub]

I watched this tribute the other night and thought it was great.

The setlist:

Shower The People - Dixie Chicks
Rainy Day Man - Bonnie Raitt

A look at their parallel careers - Jimmy Buffet

Mexico - Sheryl Crow, Jackson Browne, David Crosby
You Can Close Your Eyes - Sting
Everybody Has The Blues - Taj Mahal, Dr. John
Carolina In My Mind - Alison Krauss, Jerry Douglas
Country Road - Keith Urban
Secret Of Life - India Arie
Millworker - Bruce Springsteen
You've Got A Friend - Carole King

Shed A Little Light - James Taylor and Band
How Sweet It Is
Fire And Rain

[Richard + Jela]

Just heard this weekend that JT is doing a UK tour in April which is described as 'one man band' and he's on locally - must get tickets to see him.

Jela

[paddyinthepub]

I'd love to see James Taylor in concert as "one man band." I've seen him LIVE many times....love the full band.....but the highlight of most of his shows was easily the times he opened the concert alone on acoustic guitar.

"....Thinkin 'bout a one man parade, yall "

[Patti]

Well that and the big tape recorder thing that somehow sings back to him on Shower the People!!

Yup... before there was EP it was all about JT!!!