James Taylor In Concert 1988 performing "Your Smiling Face". Dan Dugmore - Guitars, Don Grolnick - Keyboards, Bob Mann - Guitars, Lee Sklar - Bass, Carlos Vega - Drums.
James Taylor and his crystal clear vocals are incomparable, what a talented songwriter and singer...and is there a Bass Player any more enjoyable to watch and listen to than Leland Sklar...the guy lays it down effortlessly with such feel...watch his hands...he just nails it!
This song makes be smile, smile, smile, smile 😁💜...James Taylor got that smooth-butter voice! He ranks in MY top ten male singers - Luther Vandross (#1), Stevie Wonder, Donnie Hathaway, Prince, El DeBarge, Marvin Gaye, Michael Jackson, James Taylor, Steve Perry and Will Downing.
My main reason for uploading this video 12 years ago was that I really dig the band - especially Carlos Vega who is my second favourite drummer after Jeff Porcaro (R.I.P.) and Lee Sklar on bass. What a rhythm section! The song is nice, but I don’t usually listen to James Taylor. I’m more of an AOR westcoast rock kinda guy. Toto is my favourite band. ❤️👍🏻
Thank you James Taylor for sharing your gift of music...whenever I hear your songs specially this song, I couldn't help but sing and dance with it....the feeling I felt everytime is just heavenly...it is priceless ! It just gives me soo much joy...I was in high school when I started enjoying your songs...time flew by so quickly..but now hearing you again was the best! Thank you James and God bless you!
outstanding. ive been checkin out a few versions of this song (at the 1979 No Nukes concert is my fave) online and i gotta say, he ALWAYS nails it!!!! as a live vocalist, he is incredibly talented. through the years he always seems to be working with a top notch band, tight and professional. love this jam.
Rights reserved to James Taylor. LYRICS: Whenever I see your smiling face I 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) (Chorus) Isn't it amazing a man like me Can feel this way Tell me how much longer It will grow stronger every day Oh, how much longer I thought I was in love A couple of times before With 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 stars That you are who you are And not just another lovely lady Sent down to break my heart Isn't it amazing a man like me Can feel this way Tell me how much longer It can grow stronger every day How much longer No one can tell me that I'm doing wrong today Whenever I see you smile at me No one can tell me that I'm doing wrong today Whenever I see your smiling face my way No one can tell me that I'm doing wrong today No one can tell me that I'm doing wrong today
Thank you! I think this is the best version of this song- even among live performances. I remember how much I loved watching this on PBS- 20 years ago! Peacelily13 is right about JT being better live. His concerts are wonderful. Note the ecstatic audience in this vid.
Whenever I see your smiling face I 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 Isn't it amazing a man like me Can feel this way Tell me how much longer It could grow stronger every day Oh, how much longer? I thought I was in love a couple of times Before with 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 stars That you are who you are And not just another lovely lady Send down to break my heart Isn't it amazing a man like me Can feel this way Tell me how much longer It could grow stronger every day No one can tell me that I'm doing wrong today, whenever I see you smile at me No one can tell me that I'm doing wrong today Whenever I see your smiling face my way No one can tell me that I'm doing it wrong today No one can tell me that I'm doing it wrong today
I just get the tingles because I'm so happy listening to this song. 1:31 is my favorite point in the song. Just when I think I can't get any more exhilarated... I just want to float out of my skin! :)
If you can listen to this song and not smile, you're not human.
Carlos Vega and Leland Sklar! Talk about a pocket. Ride that cymbal bell Carlos! 🙏
Leland Sklar brought me here today . Warner should fix things today.
I second that! JTs hits in the last 2 months are 100% (or at least 88% +/- 12%) all on Lee Sklar! Stop blocking Lee, Warner!
Happy Birthday, JT. 75 today.
A great song - all of JT ‘s music have a story ! All is good ! Thank you !
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Love the bass, Lee Sklar is the truth.
Have you checked his own UA-cam channel?
I heard James twice in Río de Janeiro. Unforgettable!
This song simply transcends
What a band.
One of the most triumphant and optimistic love songs ever, IMO. I love this song. I love this man's music.
This is my favorite James Taylor song. This is one of those happy-go-lucky sort of numbers that you can't help but to tap your foot to.
Agreed. I've always loved the second part the verses with that irresistible guitar riff. You can't help but smile every time you hear this song.
James Taylor and his crystal clear vocals are incomparable, what a talented songwriter and singer...and is there a Bass Player any more enjoyable to watch and listen to than Leland Sklar...the guy lays it down effortlessly with such feel...watch his hands...he just nails it!
Leland's beard distracts.
James's music and voice, wake up the best feelings of the human soul.
We enjoy deeply this songs.
Long live Lee Sklar!!
lee sklar on bass... what do you want more
No. I could not possibly any more. James and Leland.
sjirk ain’t Lee the coolest??
Steve Gadd on drums poss oh yeah there he is.
@@ChrisHayworth100 No it's Carlos Vega on drums.
@@nimugonz9226 XD yes! Gandalf the great!
Carlos Vega on drums! The best drummer Taylor ever had.Your amazing groove and feel is sorely missed. RIP Carlos.
Always loved James’s music Really touched my soul. Glad I’m digging this morning ❤
His talent is unreal
anyone else notice the flawless technique he has moving the capo down the neck while playing this?
If there IS a God, this will be the voice that greets me in heaven. What a beautiful man...
Nothing can cause itself. Think about it.
Today is JT's birthday. He is 64. Happy Birthday, James.
This song makes be smile, smile, smile, smile 😁💜...James Taylor got that smooth-butter voice! He ranks in MY top ten male singers - Luther Vandross (#1), Stevie Wonder, Donnie Hathaway, Prince, El DeBarge, Marvin Gaye, Michael Jackson, James Taylor, Steve Perry and Will Downing.
Nobody can tell you, your doing wrong if it feels so right 🥰😁👏👏👏
So super talented 🤩👏
epic bass line.
This song makes me calm and happy.
Thanks to my old man for introducing me to JT. The Sesame Street appearance with Robert Wachtel and Lee Sklar is a happy recollection.
1:22-1:28... great video shot. James was gettin' down with his guitar. And with Leland... he is one ass-kicking bass guitar player.
Makes the hairs stand up on my neck. Especially the bass part
Amazing James Taylor. Love his songs n music. Nice bass playing, can hear the echo
Carlos! Your groove will not be forgotten!!!
Carlos! Lee (with Frank)! What a band, what a performance.
One the best song I've ever heard in my life for the power of light contained through the rhymes.
never fails to make me smile...
My main reason for uploading this video 12 years ago was that I really dig the band - especially Carlos Vega who is my second favourite drummer after Jeff Porcaro (R.I.P.) and Lee Sklar on bass. What a rhythm section! The song is nice, but I don’t usually listen to James Taylor. I’m more of an AOR westcoast rock kinda guy. Toto is my favourite band. ❤️👍🏻
Classic
Leland Sklar Mr bass!
Anybody in 2019 ?
Yes 🤯
2020 even 😉
I love this song
The sweet groove of Carlos....
This song is so heartwarming! It makes me smile every time I hear it!!!!
... now this is how it's done kids. - Lee Sklar
GREAT!!!!
What would I give for this live experience... Even the video itself is one of the best music experiences I ever had.
dang. his voice quality is the same live as in studio. and it was the 80s. Legend.
Happy Birthday, JT. He's 71 today.
Thank you James Taylor for sharing your gift of music...whenever I hear your songs specially this song, I couldn't help but sing and dance with it....the feeling I felt everytime is just heavenly...it is priceless ! It just gives me soo much joy...I was in high school when I started enjoying your songs...time flew by so quickly..but now hearing you again was the best! Thank you James and God bless you!
Carlos Vega in my heart !!!
This is... R&B.
what an amazing song...James Taylor is just amazing!!
I love this version above all the others on UA-cam because of all the great shots taken of people in the audience having a good time.
Excellent point. This music video was especially great for all the fan shots. Really helped engage us.
Happy Birthday, JT. 72 today.
0:17 "...because I love y..." love how he throws it away to get back to jamming
Friggin awesome.
heard this on the radio this morning... made me feel soo good:)
AMAZING!!!!!
Thanks for the upload. JT Live... Whatta lucky crowd...
outstanding. ive been checkin out a few versions of this song (at the 1979 No Nukes concert is my fave) online and i gotta say, he ALWAYS nails it!!!! as a live vocalist, he is incredibly talented. through the years he always seems to be working with a top notch band, tight and professional. love this jam.
simply great..
brilliant
Im here because of Lee Sklar's You Tube channel Rock on Lee !
Thanks for putting this up. This is a great performance of this song. James Taylor's the best there is.
Happy 70th Birthday, JT.
Carlos Vega was a badass on the tubs 🥁
LEE WE LOVE YOU!!!!!
JT changes the position of the capo TWICE during this performance!
james taylor = legend.
Leland Sklar is a legend in his own right having played on many studio recordings as well as live performances.
Totally. And Leland has his own UA-cam channel. Very excellent.
Great musician. Played with so many
amazing, thanks for posting. I was born in 1988 and have listened to JT from the beginning. greatful my parents taught me about real music.
Happy Birthday, JT. 69 years old today.
James Taylor, wise guy! But now he's almost 70.
Rights reserved to James Taylor.
LYRICS:
Whenever I see your smiling face
I 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)
(Chorus)
Isn't it amazing a man like me
Can feel this way
Tell me how much longer
It will grow stronger every day
Oh, how much longer
I thought I was in love
A couple of times before
With 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 stars
That you are who you are
And not just another lovely lady
Sent down to break my heart
Isn't it amazing a man like me
Can feel this way
Tell me how much longer
It can grow stronger every day
How much longer
No one can tell me that I'm doing wrong today
Whenever I see you smile at me
No one can tell me that I'm doing wrong today
Whenever I see your smiling face my way
No one can tell me that I'm doing wrong today
No one can tell me that I'm doing wrong today
i think about that song every time i hear this one.
loooove this song!!!!!!!!!! i definitely want it played at my wedding reception
Macys brought me here lol they play this song all the time at work
Carlos Vega, Jeff Porcaro and Mike Porcaro in my heart😔
I just love song !!!
Thank you! I think this is the best version of this song- even among live performances. I remember how much I loved watching this on PBS- 20 years ago! Peacelily13 is right about JT being better live. His concerts are wonderful. Note the ecstatic audience in this vid.
real music right there!!!
Great performance of a great song!
Whenever I see your smiling face
I 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
Isn't it amazing a man like me
Can feel this way
Tell me how much longer
It could grow stronger every day
Oh, how much longer?
I thought I was in love a couple of times
Before with 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 stars
That you are who you are
And not just another lovely lady
Send down to break my heart
Isn't it amazing a man like me
Can feel this way
Tell me how much longer
It could grow stronger every day
No one can tell me that I'm doing wrong today, whenever I see you smile at me
No one can tell me that I'm doing wrong today
Whenever I see your smiling face my way
No one can tell me that I'm doing it wrong today
No one can tell me that I'm doing it wrong today
i love you J T!
Man, Ima hardcore bluegrasser and I love this song. That just tells you what good music really is.
Esta canción es uno de mis mejores tratamientos para combatir el pesar. Your Smiling Face !!!
I hope you’re still doing well and combatting your grief. 🙏🏼.
2024! 😊😊
It's love, true love.
Nothing else.
great quality! thanks!
Mr Sklar sent me
music legends!!!
a great song ...and I loved the bass line!!! Mr. Lee
Obrigada por postar!
.. was born july 29, 1982 and it was on this day: july 21, 2021 that I found out he was saying today and not Trudy....
Trudy was his mother.
I love you James 🌻💋♥️
LOVE how the intro is rockin’ & then it kicks into this sweet melodic verse!!! xoxo The Clarences
I just get the tingles because I'm so happy listening to this song. 1:31 is my favorite point in the song. Just when I think I can't get any more exhilarated... I just want to float out of my skin! :)
Man I hate to say it but I would probably sell my soul for his kind of talent.
Hell maybe yes!
Sklar gets it done. Top 15 bass players no order.
Between Sweet Baby James' and Michael McDonald's catalogues I totally lose it 💯📻💖
Love this song, James smokes on this.
I've known this song since I was 3. I have it on my iPod.
wow