If you think James Taylor is just some old folk singer from back in the day, think again. He's a five time Grammy award winning singer/songwriter whose music is deep, comforting, and passionate and his voice is like melted butter.
We could tell you all about James Taylor's career, accomplishments and shortfalls, but if you're interested in all that, Google him.
Instead, we're going to let his music speak for itself. We think that's the way he'd want it to be.
We could tell you all about James Taylor's career, accomplishments and shortfalls, but if you're interested in all that, Google him.
Instead, we're going to let his music speak for itself. We think that's the way he'd want it to be.
James Taylor Must Haves
SONG OF THE monDAY: Mexico
From the Gorilla album, "Mexico" is a catchy and relaxing tune that's as soothing as spending an afternoon lazing on the beach.
SONG OF THE tuesDAY: Fire and Rain
From the Sweet Baby James album, "Fire and Rain" is classic James Taylor. The song is partially about a friend of Taylor's who had committed suicide, but it is also about a stint in a mental institution where Taylor stayed to help recover from drug and alcohol addiction. The "fire" represents electric shock therapy and the "rain" represents the cold showers after.
No matter what the inspiration behind the song, "Fire and Rain" is an unforgettable song that everyone should have in their music collection.
A little trivia, Carole King plays the piano for this song.
No matter what the inspiration behind the song, "Fire and Rain" is an unforgettable song that everyone should have in their music collection.
A little trivia, Carole King plays the piano for this song.
SONG OF THE wednesDAY: Steamroller
"Steamroller" is another great jam off the Sweet Baby James album. Soulful and bluesy is a great tune that captures the beautiful tone of James Taylor's voice. If you give it a listen, we're confident you'll find yourself feeling swanky and dancing around the room.
SONG OF THE thursDAY: How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)
James Taylor's cover of Marvin Gaye's "How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)" is a nice addition for your playlist. From the Gorilla album this song is already classic. Add in the silky tone of James Taylor's voice, and you've got pure candy for your ears.
SONG OF THE friDAY: You've Got a Friend
From the Mud Slide Slim and the Blue Horizon album, "You've Got a Friend" is one of those sentimental, catchy, uplifting, and sweet songs that make you smile every time you hear it. Give it a listen and feel better about yourself. You deserve it.
SONG OF THE saturDAY: Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight
A bit jazzier than other tunes, "Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight" is from the One Man Dog album and is a bittersweet song sweetened by James Taylor's silky voice. It's a bit depressing but worth the listen.
SONG OF THE sunDAY: Country Road
If you haven't downloaded the Sweet Baby James album by now, here's another great song to help with your decision. "Country Road" is a soothing and simple song that with a few listens will have you humming the tune at random times throughout the day.
