In your mind, in your corner of the world you can live any way you want. Decades and eras and periods of time are just a chronological restraint. You can for the most part block out the parts of the world you don't like. Just be kind and help others and do your best in all you do and you can live a pleasant life. And the beauty is that you have music and books and movies and art in all forms to surround yourself with
@@libragirl4471to a extent. There is an abundance of ugliness, anger and violence out there now that one has no control over. When you step outside these days it is a whole different world than the safe one we had in the 70’s. You didn’t have to worry about guns at concerts, or getting shot if you accidentally cut someone off in your car. Really, just being in any crowd setting now is a risk.
my mother used to sing this to me as a lullaby when i was a child....I am 23 years old and she died three days ago....i went to her funeral and after everyone had left i held her hand and played this song on my phone and sang it to her......"and you can sing this song when I'm gone, it won't be long before another day. We gonna have a good time. so close your eyes, you can close your eyes it's alright"
Swaggy McDoperson So sorry for your loss. I have been through the same pain, but didn't get the chance to say goodbye so beautifully. Love & peace . . . Chris.
Swaggy McDoperson Sorry for your loss...you are way too young to lose your mother. I can't imagine the pain. If there is something to soothe it, even a little, it's this song. Beautiful and deeply sad at the same time
+Paul Arneson Prayers for your ongoing healing. You will always miss her, but hopefully the deep pain will eventually subside and be replaced with only joy. I sang "Evergreen" at the wedding of one of my best friends and then, at her funeral. It's funny how songs tell our stories...
This song made me tear up, but reading the comments made me sob like a child. I'm glad I'm not the only one who's deeply touched by this song. My dad used to sing this and Sweet Baby James to me each night, and James Taylor will always hold a special place in my heart because of that. The comments remind me to cherish the time I have left with him. Thank you for opening up your heart a little and letting a stranger see in.
@@wandamundy1759 the guitar and voices are just perfect, I also tried a cover in duet with ronda on my channel ... thanks for the comment 7 years later !
I played this song for my mother elderly mother when she was fading, and she smiled. I can't listen to it without crying. Something small, simple, fleeting and beautiful. Thank you.
There is no greater bond than a mother and a child. Maybe a father and a child. Of course when you play this song you made her happy because she loved you so much and you were there with her. That bond will never be broken.
DIVINE COUPLE DIVINE IN LIFE AND IN SONG. OH HOW SHE LOVED THAT MAN. JUST GORGEOUS CARLY HAS BEEN THE ONLY SINGER I HAVE ADORED SINCE 12 YEARS OLD, 51 YEARS LATER, STILL IS.
It hurts my heart that these two complicated talented people who seemed so right together couldn’t overcome their demons. Even their melancholy is beautiful. I can’t get enough of their performances together, I wish there were more. ❤️
I feel the same way and it hurts my heart that James has wiped Carly totally even though they share two beautiful children. I love James but I think just because he doesn’t think he was a good guy back then he doesn’t want to revisit. Might have gone through some shit but wrote some amazing songs during it . He should be grateful
I just lost my sister, my best friend ever, to breast cancer.....she loved this song and we would "try" to sing the harmony. Thank you so much for sharing this song......
I am so terribly sorry for your great loss… My only sister and I do not even speak anymore- she will not be at my funeral…. As horrible as your loss is, it is a gift that your relationship lasted long and withstood many turns in the road. May the strength of her love and your years of friendship sustain you now…
This is the song my father sang for my mother before he proposed back in 1988! It's been so meaningful for my family ever since and he has been singing it for us ever since. So touching to hear how important this song has been for so many people
As terrific a singer as James Taylor is ... I agree he's even much better with Carly ... I saw this on a video in the late 1970s as was floored ... I listen to it periodically, and I'm always mesmerized ...
What a beautiful couple they were it's like you wish they could song this song forever and keep the magic endlessly! And also two incredible artists whom legacy will last forever
I have loved this song since I heard JT sing it at Madison Square Garden in 1971. I have stage 4 breast cancer and am in no danger of going anywhere anytime soon. When my time comes, however, "You Can Close Your Eyes" will be played at my funeral. It's not my song to give, but there's no better way to let my family and friends know that I'll be alright and so will they. .
What happened to voices like these? I know America watches "The Voice" only because it doesn't know any better, but seriously? Why can't you turn on the radio anymore and here soulful, distinctive voices like these? Thanks for the memories, lupine22!
I am a woman so i can see the love and admiration she had for James. I'm sure it was very difficult for James to have this addiction and feel he was letting her down, no one really knows the hurt that went on and yes its sad that they couldn't stay friendly especially for the children, he broke her heart without meaning to and she can't get over it and he can't look at her with the guilt and that is the bottom line. They are amazing she and him both are very strong people she has lived losing the love of her life and he has healed from his addiction coping with his guilt and loving a new life. I love them both for their love and their music i always cry when i hear James thou for some reason. He played in Hartford Ct UP ON THE ROOF AT THE RUSSIAN LADY and he played that song there i wish i was there that night. He was neighbors with the owner at Martha's Vineyard and his neighbor owned the Russian Lady in Htfd. I will never forget i missed going there that night he was not announced and no one knew it was a surprise visit up on the roof .
So glad that BOTH of them are still alive today. I've enjoyed their music for many years. Too bad today's Kid's are too busy texting to listen to good music...
just read Carly's book Boys In The Trees and couldn't put it down...while these two parted ways the chemistry between them was very powerful and they made magical music together
I first heard this song on a Linda Rhondstadt album. I love it. I used to sing it to my 3 boys when they were babies. It moves me as much to this day as 37 years ago.
Phenomenal . This is the rare type of song, that gives some listeners goosebumps. I have a line from this song tattooed on myself. Its my most meaningful, personal tat.
The passing of time can be so cruel. When you see this it's hard not to wish they had stayed together and made records together forever. Both of them were amazingly talented.
carly simon was awesomely beautiful when she was young... and she was deeply in love with JT at the time...nothing more beautiful than a woman in love.
Her artistry matches his. I've just watched this tape for the about the twentieth straight time. Perfect harmony is a gift from the Angels (and I, of course, did vote thumbs up) .
I just wanted to say thankyou to the person who put this up on youtube, I really needed this after the long year that was 2016 - it's almost over now, everything will be okay. It already is, really.
Carly and James Taylor...their voices mesh so well together. Wouldn't it be a great event to see them re-unite and sing this song together again? Thumb up this comment !!!
@@1besieged ### Congratulations! Another little played song with no "airplay" (so many of them) is Machine Gun Kelly, I love that one also, let me know what you think
@@priscillaallard7337 ### that's because the song never got played on the radio. And especially not this version of the song. It's really a treasure! Now another great song by James Taylor never got airplay is Machine Gun Kelly. Has the old timey country guitar so make sure you hear that one too!
Myself and my 11yr old daughter sing this song together very often,its so gentle and loving... "you can close your eyes its alright" I thank God for my daughters and their beautiful voices everyday........always for you Clare and Maeve
I am looking for a song to dance my "Mom & Son" dance at his wedding this month - this is perfect. I am a huge James Taylor fan, and so is my son. A good old favorite.
Prayers for you both, I sing this song to my daughter(s), one turns 1 today and the other 2 and 1/2, stories like these remind me to covet these times. God Bless you both and may you find peace knowing they loved/love you beyond explanation.
There really is something about Carly's singing that is so special. Much as I've loved listening to other versions of this song, there's a quality that complements and yet also counterpoints his singing. This is the version I'd like to say the final farewell with.
Just so. There are certainly better recordings. But this, oh this one is, for me, by far the best performance. Bless you James and Carly, bless you both dear ones, for the medicine you share here. 💖💖💖😊
I don’t like hearing the recordings of this song by James and other women he married after Carly. He spoiled it for me when he did that. I always thought it was a special song for him with Carly. The things he has said when her refers to Carly , which is rarely, make me think he never really loved her. I guess he couldn’t when he was addicted, though. An addict only lives his drug of choice. It’s a shame she didn’t get a chance to be with him after he kicked his addiction.It seems unfair to her.
They really sound good together. Yes, she really loves him. His attention is on the guitar but what a beautiful feeling to have loving someone so much. Thank you.
Well the sun is surely sinking down But the moon is slowly rising So this old world must still be spinning 'round And I still love you [Chorus] So close your eyes You can close your eyes, it's all right I don't know no love songs And I can't sing the blues anymore But I can sing this song And you can sing this song When I'm gone It won't be long before another day We gonna have a good time And no one's gonna take that time away You can stay as long as you like [Chorus]
"I've seen the needle and the damage done, a little part of it in everyone." Every person has imperfections and addictions. Few people have the talent of James Taylor.
WOW! What a treat to see and hear this. One of my fav JT tracks and having Carly doing harmony sends chills down my spine. I sure hope these 2 talented artists have remained friends.
I used to sing this song to my parakeet Root Beer and now sadly he's at my ex-girlfriend's house. We split custody and I'll see him again in two days. I cry myself to sleep listening to this every night.
I know I loved a tiny love bird for 14 years The Rug was a very special Soul Mate who actually saved my life. Thankfully you and she are being grown ups and sharing this special little Root Beer.
If I'm ever feeling tense, or upset over something, all I have to do is watch this video. It is so relaxing, watching them sing this song. It just takes me to another place, in another time. Thanks guys.
Wow...I'm so sorry for your loss. What a gift you gave him though--the fact that you sang this song to him (even changing the words a little bit to fit you two) says an awful lot about your relationship. May he rest in peace and I hope that the fact that he's not suffering gives you peace, as well. You'll meet again--and what a wonderful day that will be, huh? :)
wow. such moving lyrics, i mean like wow man, like , just beautiful people, beautiful together and beautiful as one.... wow, makes me cry too. like i mean like wow so beautiful. my pooch jackels died in the fall of 98 and this song just always gets me through those tough nights alone...god bless you james and carly, and god bless all of you. wow
Dear swaggy thank you for sharing,brought a tear to the eye of my wife and I, this is how every mum should be loved ,we pray God comforts you , much love
What a waste! I have had a couple of bad times but I can't help but cry when I hear this song. They were so good good together. What's up w/our life? Why do we seek others and not understand what is in front of us? They were so good in Mockingbird! All knew they were so much in love! I wish I had had just a piece of this in my life.
my mum closed her eyes about 5 years ago now. i still miss her every single day. this song is so comforting....its exactly what i believe...it wont belong before another day, we"re gunna have a good time and no ones gunna take that time away you can stay as long as you like.....i still love you my mum.
Cannot think of another musical powerhouse couple like James Taylor and Carly Simon. Their voices were made to sing together; beautiful; thanks for sharing...
Well the sun is surely sinking down, but the moon is slowly rising. So this old world must still be spinning round and I still love you. So close your eyes, you can close your eyes, it's all right. I don't know no love songs and I can't sing the blues anymore. But I can sing this song and you can sing this song when I'm gone. It won't be long before another day, we gonna have a good time. And no one's gonna take that time away. You can stay as long as you like. So close your eyes, you can close your eyes, it's all right. I don't know no love songs and I can't sing the blues anymore. But I can sing this song and you can sing this song when I'm gone.
Lovely----------it's like listening to 2 angels sing, effortlessly, sharing love as few can. To think this joyous music is 2 people's lovely, magical voices and 1 guitar..IS amazing. Thank you both :)
I've read many comments about this video. Many talking about what happened AFTER it. What's the point? To me, this video catched one of the most gorgeous, perfect moments of art and pure live of the human kind. If 'The Force' actually exists, it was there, indeed. And anyone that listen and watches the video immediately gets better, somehow. Since a friend discovered it to me, I can't stop looking and listening. By the way: love is not forever; but this video IS love: 1+1>>>>>>>2.
Lizzi, I would bet your mama was a wonderful person. Just this week, I was wondering what James Taylor song to have played at my funeral, and so far this is the leading contender. It has always been a favorite of the the many wonderful James Taylor songs. Thinking goods thoughts for you as you remember your mama.
Wow.....the power of memories. I love this song and you just made it that much more important in my life. He will always be with you as long as you have that memory.
So sweet to know that the songs we sing to our "babes" still effect them all those years later... I do the same for my own daughters.... Thanks for sharing...
The beauty that it is possible for two souls in harmony to achieve together is poured out in music as displayed by the love James & Carly have happening here on Martha's Vineyard in 1977. You Can Close Your Eyes is one of the most pleasing songs ever written to play on acoustic guitar. This music video is my favorite of James and Carly together. May the harmony of your spirits be rejoined in heaven when you two are asked to reprise this song.
I feel so lucky for having stumbled across this treasure. I love this kind of music, but it's from before my time, and my parents were 80s kids. Can someone recommend more music to me of this nature?
James Taylor's song with no airplay one of my favorites "Machine Gun Kelly" got the old timey fiddle harmony and it brings me to a place I've never really been
Wrong chord at 0:15 to 0:16. Played an A bass note over what was supposed to be a D chord. He let it ring for the duration (chord is only 1 beat anyway) then repeats the A bass for the next A chord. You can barely notice because he's so awesome. What a beautiful song. One of my fave JT songs...
+Mark Mancini it is perfectably acceptable to use inverted chords in a song. Placing the A in the bass position of a D chord is not that unusual. (My music theory professor and I did not agree on this point.)
Wow, you must be an amazing musician to be able to point that out. Pointing out an insignificant, debatable error in an otherwise genius live performance has let us know that you do 'real' music and have real training. Not like James Taylor who has written a score of legendary songs and changed American music history. It should have been you.
@@Tanstaaflable #### I don't know Mark Mancini but I heard a wrong note too after listening to this song over and over, it kind of screwed up the harmony for a second no big deal nobody's perfect. I have no musical education but even I heard it. There's nothing to get all riled up about. Mark was not being an asshole he loves the song and was probably pretty shocked to hear a wrong note as I was! Our reaction to the song is what the "comment" area is all about. Nobody meant to say anything negative about James Taylor, we were just surprised to hear a wrong note, that's all. Please know that Mark Mancini is entitled to his comment without being treated with sarcasm and negativity by internet trolls!!! You got to admit that you went a bit too fart!!!! Next time we want less sarcasm and more love from you. Capiche?
This is a a great JT Classic. But more than that, there is something so romantic and very beautiful about this with James and Carly. I can see it ( and hear it even when I am not watching it), over and over. Thanks
The illustration of the perfect synergy between and man and woman....which raides them to divine heights....wonderful, deeply moving and the most beautiful song ever sung in duet.
I MISS THIS DECADE.... can we bring it back just for 1 week??
In your mind, in your corner of the world you can live any way you want. Decades and eras and periods of time are just a chronological restraint. You can for the most part block out the parts of the world you don't like. Just be kind and help others and do your best in all you do and you can live a pleasant life. And the beauty is that you have music and books and movies and art in all forms to surround yourself with
@@libragirl4471to a extent. There is an abundance of ugliness, anger and violence out there now that one has no control over. When you step outside these days it is a whole different world than the safe one we had in the 70’s. You didn’t have to worry about guns at concerts, or getting shot if you accidentally cut someone off in your car. Really, just being in any crowd setting now is a risk.
These 2 sang the most beautiful songs together. Their songs were so heartfelt and they were so good together.
my mother used to sing this to me as a lullaby when i was a child....I am 23 years old and she died three days ago....i went to her funeral and after everyone had left i held her hand and played this song on my phone and sang it to her......"and you can sing this song when I'm gone, it won't be long before another day. We gonna have a good time. so close your eyes, you can close your eyes it's alright"
Swaggy McDoperson I am so sorry for your loss. What a beautiful thing to do for your Mother
Swaggy McDoperson So sorry for your loss. I have been through the same pain, but didn't get the chance to say goodbye so beautifully. Love & peace . . . Chris.
Sorry for your loss, what a beautiful memory to have. . My mother has passed and one of the greatest gifts I got from her was a love of music
Swaggy McDoperson Sorry for your loss...you are way too young to lose your mother. I can't imagine the pain. If there is something to soothe it, even a little, it's this song. Beautiful and deeply sad at the same time
Swaggy McDoperson That is a very special and very beautiful memory. Godspeed.
Couldn’t be any sweeter than this. I listen to it over and over again. Played it for my brother’s passing.
I sang this song for my wife before we were married. I sang it to her on her death bed 24 years later. I sang it at her celebration of life.
+Paul Arneson Prayers for your ongoing healing. You will always miss her, but hopefully the deep pain will eventually subside and be replaced with only joy. I sang "Evergreen" at the wedding of one of my best friends and then, at her funeral. It's funny how songs tell our stories...
Thank you
+Paul Arneson que lindo o que voce disse sou do brasil e amo james taylor essa cançao é linda era lindo ver os dois juntos
+Paul Arneson me emocionei com seu depoimento , sua esposa foi muito feliz...
+ALEXANDRA ARAUJO CORDEIRO Araujo Sorry, I only read English. Typical American, under educated
I've watched this video countless times and the harmonizing always blows me away. Voices made for each other.
Charles Gorman effortless.
Such a beautiful song. I love the youthful time I grew up in. These were our people. Heavy Sigh!
Magicly beautiful. Their voices are heavenly together. Wow, it awes me every time I hear these two sing this song.
This is absolutely the best version in my opinion of: "You Can Close Your Eyes"!! Beautiful!!
Carly Simon has the most underrated voice amazing rich harmonies
Carly has the most amazing voice!
seriously, I had no idea. she was incredible.
¡ESTE TIPO! ¡ NO LA MERECIO!
The harmonies are so rich!
This song made me tear up, but reading the comments made me sob like a child. I'm glad I'm not the only one who's deeply touched by this song. My dad used to sing this and Sweet Baby James to me each night, and James Taylor will always hold a special place in my heart because of that. The comments remind me to cherish the time I have left with him. Thank you for opening up your heart a little and letting a stranger see in.
To me this sounds like the perfect song , the duet makes it even stronger than the original single version
He wrote it when he & Joni Mitchell were a "thing.". They sang it together during concerts in Britain . . . She sang the lead.
@@wandamundy1759 the guitar and voices are just perfect, I also tried a cover in duet with ronda on my channel ... thanks for the comment 7 years later !
I played this song for my mother elderly mother when she was fading, and she smiled. I can't listen to it without crying. Something small, simple, fleeting and beautiful. Thank you.
There is no greater bond than a mother and a child. Maybe a father and a child. Of course when you play this song you made her happy because she loved you so much and you were there with her. That bond will never be broken.
This has been on repeat for the last 2 days. I can't stop listening. So beautiful!
DIVINE COUPLE DIVINE IN LIFE AND IN SONG. OH HOW SHE LOVED THAT MAN. JUST GORGEOUS CARLY HAS BEEN THE ONLY SINGER I HAVE ADORED SINCE 12 YEARS OLD, 51 YEARS LATER, STILL IS.
how AWESOME would it be if every time you picked up a guitar it sounded like THAT? man that would never get old with me
It hurts my heart that these two complicated talented people who seemed so right together couldn’t overcome their demons. Even their melancholy is beautiful. I can’t get enough of their performances together, I wish there were more. ❤️
I feel the same way and it hurts my heart that James has wiped Carly totally even though they share two beautiful children. I love James but I think just because he doesn’t think he was a good guy back then he doesn’t want to revisit. Might have gone through some shit but wrote some amazing songs during it . He should be grateful
I just lost my sister, my best friend ever, to breast cancer.....she loved this song and we would "try" to sing the harmony. Thank you so much for sharing this song......
I am so terribly sorry for your great loss… My only sister and I do not even speak anymore- she will not be at my funeral…. As horrible as your loss is, it is a gift that your relationship lasted long and withstood many turns in the road. May the strength of her love and your years of friendship sustain you now…
This is the song my father sang for my mother before he proposed back in 1988! It's been so meaningful for my family ever since and he has been singing it for us ever since. So touching to hear how important this song has been for so many people
Some songs are perfect. This is one of them.
Two voices and a guitar blended perfectly. Doesn't get any better.
Sweet song, lovely voices blending. This was my high-school music!
These two... Nobody does it better 😏
Carly Simon is amazing. The harmonies are incredible. I like James Taylor's voice better when he sings with Carly. Incredibly beautiful.
As terrific a singer as James Taylor is ... I agree he's even much better with Carly ... I saw this on a video in the late 1970s as was floored ... I listen to it periodically, and I'm always mesmerized ...
What a beautiful couple they were it's like you wish they could song this song forever and keep the magic endlessly! And also two incredible artists whom legacy will last forever
I have loved this song since I heard JT sing it at Madison Square Garden in 1971. I have stage 4 breast cancer and am in no danger of going anywhere anytime soon. When my time comes, however, "You Can Close Your Eyes" will be played at my funeral. It's not my song to give, but there's no better way to let my family and friends know that I'll be alright and so will they. .
peace and great love to you my brave friend
Sooz James same to you, friend!
brave and kind hearted. All the best, Deb, with all my heart.
Thank you and have a wonderful holiday!
Hey great song.
Another of My All Time Favorites !!! Great To See James and Carly when they were so Young !
ᴛʜᴀɴᴋs ғᴏʀ ʏᴏᴜʀ ғᴇᴇᴅʙᴀᴄᴋ❤️
✙𝟏𝟑𝟖𝟓𝟔𝟒𝟓𝟖𝟔𝟎𝟓ᴛᴇxᴛ:.:ᴍᴇ🎁😊😊
An incredible document of musical sophistication and intimacy that wont be soon duplicated.
What happened to voices like these? I know America watches "The Voice" only because it doesn't know any better, but seriously? Why can't you turn on the radio anymore and here soulful, distinctive voices like these? Thanks for the memories, lupine22!
You said it! All those musical shows on tv you can rarely find anything half as good as this.
I am a woman so i can see the love and admiration she had for James. I'm sure it was very difficult for James to have this addiction and feel he was letting her down, no one really knows the hurt that went on and yes its sad that they couldn't stay friendly especially for the children, he broke her heart without meaning to and she can't get over it and he can't look at her with the guilt and that is the bottom line. They are amazing she and him both are very strong people she has lived losing the love of her life and he has healed from his addiction coping with his guilt and loving a new life. I love them both for their love and their music i always cry when i hear James thou for some reason. He played in Hartford Ct UP ON THE ROOF AT THE RUSSIAN LADY and he played that song there i wish i was there that night. He was neighbors with the owner at Martha's Vineyard and his neighbor owned the Russian Lady in Htfd. I will never forget i missed going there that night he was not announced and no one knew it was a surprise visit up on the roof .
Feeling the emotion, tugs at my heart. I dedicate this to my home of Tampa. I love you & will miss you.
Such sweet, magical love...brings tears of joy to my eyes...which does not happen easily to me.
You can't say how someone can sing a song that well together....It's just beautiful...
Great clip-how much purer music was back then :)
So glad that BOTH of them are still alive today.
I've enjoyed their music for many years.
Too bad today's Kid's are too busy texting to listen to good music...
just read Carly's book Boys In The Trees and couldn't put it down...while these two parted ways the chemistry between them was very powerful and they made magical music together
I first heard this song on a Linda Rhondstadt album. I love it. I used to sing it to my 3 boys when they were babies. It moves me as much to this day as 37 years ago.
i just love this song and no version is as beautiful as this one. Carlys warm voice is just perfect next to James'.
This is by far the best version of this song. It is a reminder of the sadness of aging - these two were in their prime and it shows.
Phenomenal . This is the rare type of song, that gives some listeners goosebumps. I have a line from this song tattooed on myself. Its my most meaningful, personal tat.
The passing of time can be so cruel. When you see this it's hard not to wish they had stayed together and made records together forever. Both of them were amazingly talented.
carly simon was awesomely beautiful when she was young...
and she was deeply in love with JT at the time...nothing more
beautiful than a woman in love.
And he was a jerky junkie. Sad.
Her artistry matches his. I've just watched this tape for the about the twentieth straight time. Perfect harmony is a gift from the Angels (and I, of course, did vote thumbs up) .
I just wanted to say thankyou to the person who put this up on youtube, I really needed this after the long year that was 2016 - it's almost over now, everything will be okay. It already is, really.
Carly and James Taylor...their voices mesh so well together. Wouldn't it be a great event to see them re-unite and sing this song together again? Thumb up this comment !!!
Vince Gill once called this "one of the best damn songs in American history."
I'm not sure who could disagree...
today is the first day i ever heard it i am over 55!
this is the first time i heard it and i'm 62
this and Too Fat Polka
@@1besieged ### Congratulations! Another little played song with no "airplay" (so many of them) is Machine Gun Kelly, I love that one also, let me know what you think
@@priscillaallard7337 ### that's because the song never got played on the radio. And especially not this version of the song. It's really a treasure! Now another great song by James Taylor never got airplay is Machine Gun Kelly. Has the old timey country guitar so make sure you hear that one too!
Myself and my 11yr old daughter sing this song together very often,its so gentle and loving... "you can close your eyes its alright" I thank God for my daughters and their beautiful voices everyday........always for you Clare and Maeve
20,000 of these views are mine. I love this clip so much. It makes me happy and sad at the same time.
Of all the versions of this song that are out there, this is by far and away the best. Superb match of voices and such sweet harmonies.
I just discovered this song, I gotta say it is absolutely beautiful.
ᴛʜᴀɴᴋs ғᴏʀ ʏᴏᴜʀ ғᴇᴇᴅʙᴀᴄᴋ❤️
✙𝟏𝟑𝟖𝟓𝟔𝟒𝟓𝟖𝟔𝟎𝟓ᴛᴇxᴛ:.:ᴍᴇ🎁
God, this is gorgeous. Such a sad love story, gorgeous music.
I am looking for a song to dance my "Mom & Son" dance at his wedding this month - this is perfect. I am a huge James Taylor fan, and so is my son. A good old favorite.
Good choice!!! How was the wedding?
Prayers for you both, I sing this song to my daughter(s), one turns 1 today and the other 2 and 1/2, stories like these remind me to covet these times. God Bless you both and may you find peace knowing they loved/love you beyond explanation.
There really is something about Carly's singing that is so special. Much as I've loved listening to other versions of this song, there's a quality that complements and yet also counterpoints his singing. This is the version I'd like to say the final farewell with.
Just so. There are certainly better recordings. But this, oh this one is, for me, by far the best performance.
Bless you James and Carly, bless you both dear ones, for the medicine you share here. 💖💖💖😊
I don’t like hearing the recordings of this song by James and other women he married after Carly. He spoiled it for me when he did that. I always thought it was a special song for him with Carly. The things he has said when her refers to Carly , which is rarely, make me think he never really loved her. I guess he couldn’t when he was addicted, though. An addict only lives his drug of choice. It’s a shame she didn’t get a chance to be with him after he kicked his addiction.It seems unfair to her.
This is the first time I've heard this song. Love that it's recorded in a private setting and relaxed. Loved both artists for many years.
Two wonderful singers. Neither had an easy life.
In a word... perfection.
love their voices together . a soulful gentle harmony.
ᴛʜᴀɴᴋs ғᴏʀ ʏᴏᴜʀ ғᴇᴇᴅʙᴀᴄᴋ❤️
✙𝟏𝟑𝟖𝟓𝟔𝟒𝟓𝟖𝟔𝟎𝟓ᴛᴇxᴛ:.:ᴍᴇ🎁
They really sound good together. Yes, she really loves him. His attention is on the guitar but what a beautiful feeling to have loving someone so much. Thank you.
Well the sun is surely sinking down
But the moon is slowly rising
So this old world must still be spinning 'round
And I still love you
[Chorus]
So close your eyes
You can close your eyes, it's all right
I don't know no love songs
And I can't sing the blues anymore
But I can sing this song
And you can sing this song
When I'm gone
It won't be long before another day
We gonna have a good time
And no one's gonna take that time away
You can stay as long as you like
[Chorus]
Thanks for the words, nice to read when you can take you eyes off Carly.
Thanks everyone for your stories. This is truly one of those beautiful songs that gets me every time I hear it. Peace to all of you.
A true classic. God bless them.
One of the best clip I ve seen in a long time. So much Love.
Beautiful. You can see how in love Carly was with James.
Two of my favorite artists together in an uncomplicated background makes this song that much better. Love to reminisce.
"I've seen the needle and the damage done, a little part of it in everyone." Every person has imperfections and addictions. Few people have the talent of James Taylor.
ᴛʜᴀɴᴋs ғᴏʀ ʏᴏᴜʀ ғᴇᴇᴅʙᴀᴄᴋ❤️
✙𝟏𝟑𝟖𝟓𝟔𝟒𝟓𝟖𝟔𝟎𝟓ᴛᴇxᴛ:.:ᴍᴇ🎁
WOW! What a treat to see and hear this. One of my fav JT tracks and having Carly doing harmony sends chills down my spine. I sure hope these 2 talented artists have remained friends.
I used to sing this song to my parakeet Root Beer and now sadly he's at my ex-girlfriend's house. We split custody and I'll see him again in two days. I cry myself to sleep listening to this every night.
+Hineskitt Velvett Klling myself laughing.
+Hineskitt Velvett you made my day
I know I loved a tiny love bird for 14 years The Rug was a very special Soul Mate who actually saved my life. Thankfully you and she are being grown ups and sharing this special little Root Beer.
Was your bird called "The Rug"? I hope so because that is an awesome name.
Buckblacket He was The Notorious Rug yes his real name was "The Rug" Thank You for your comment it made me happy, at a time that I am very unhappy.
If I'm ever feeling tense, or upset over something, all I have to do is watch this video. It is so relaxing, watching them sing this song. It just takes me to another place, in another time. Thanks guys.
I sang this to my husband on his deathbed. I did change the words a little bit, but I'm sure James Taylor woldn't mind.
I don't think he would mind at all
Wow...I'm so sorry for your loss. What a gift you gave him though--the fact that you sang this song to him (even changing the words a little bit to fit you two) says an awful lot about your relationship. May he rest in peace and I hope that the fact that he's not suffering gives you peace, as well. You'll meet again--and what a wonderful day that will be, huh? :)
Thank you for making my night... Blessings! :)
I know how you felt, I lost the love of my life Joyce from a ruptured Aorta in 1977, 2 days before my birthday
Richard Talbert sorry for your loss... I lost my husband one year ago... Life is without meaning now
wow. such moving lyrics, i mean like wow man, like , just beautiful people, beautiful together and beautiful as one.... wow, makes me cry too. like i mean like wow so beautiful. my pooch jackels died in the fall of 98 and this song just always gets me through those tough nights alone...god bless you james and carly, and god bless all of you. wow
thw world needs to have this be pop again :)
Dear swaggy thank you for sharing,brought a tear to the eye of my wife and I, this is how every mum should be loved ,we pray God comforts you , much love
What a waste! I have had a couple of bad times but I can't help but cry when I hear this song. They were so good good together. What's up w/our life? Why do we seek others and not understand what is in front of us? They were so good in Mockingbird! All knew they were so much in love! I wish I had had just a piece of this in my life.
Likewise Jerry, know exactly how you feel, I think.!!!
my mum closed her eyes about 5 years ago now. i still miss her every single day. this song is so comforting....its exactly what i believe...it wont belong before another day, we"re gunna have a good time and no ones gunna take that time away you can stay as long as you like.....i still love you my mum.
I love them here:-)
Cannot think of another musical powerhouse couple like James Taylor and Carly Simon. Their voices were made to sing together; beautiful; thanks for sharing...
Well the sun is surely sinking down, but the moon is slowly rising.
So this old world must still be spinning round and I still love you.
So close your eyes, you can close your eyes, it's all right.
I don't know no love songs and I can't sing the blues anymore.
But I can sing this song and you can sing this song when I'm gone.
It won't be long before another day, we gonna have a good time.
And no one's gonna take that time away. You can stay as long as you like.
So close your eyes, you can close your eyes, it's all right.
I don't know no love songs and I can't sing the blues anymore.
But I can sing this song and you can sing this song when I'm gone.
This is one of the most romantic things I've seen. They sound so good together. I love the way she looks at him. It's a perfect moment frozen in time.
one of the greatest songs evere!!!!!
The most spine-tingling thing ever!!
I guess I'm just an old romantic type but I can see the love in their eyes for each other!
Lovely----------it's like listening to 2 angels sing, effortlessly, sharing love as few can.
To think this joyous music is 2 people's lovely, magical voices and 1 guitar..IS amazing.
Thank you both :)
ToryMagoo44 she looks like Jagger...
I've read many comments about this video. Many talking about what happened AFTER it. What's the point? To me, this video catched one of the most gorgeous, perfect moments of art and pure live of the human kind. If 'The Force' actually exists, it was there, indeed. And anyone that listen and watches the video immediately gets better, somehow. Since a friend discovered it to me, I can't stop looking and listening. By the way: love is not forever; but this video IS love: 1+1>>>>>>>2.
I so agree. And for me, the love expressed here is forever. 💖💖💖
Annual listen to this. My mama was a huge James Taylor fan. We played this at her funeral. She died 7 years ago and I miss her every day. X
i was raised on James Taylor and i find this song beautiful.
Lizzi, I would bet your mama was a wonderful person. Just this week, I was wondering what James Taylor song to have played at my funeral, and so far this is the leading contender. It has always been a favorite of the the many wonderful James Taylor songs. Thinking goods thoughts for you as you remember your mama.
Damn, she was just so cute!
Wow.....the power of memories. I love this song and you just made it that much more important in my life. He will always be with you as long as you have that memory.
THEY BRING ME BAC MY YOUNG TEEN LONG TIME AGO .I LOVE THEM,
elvira la mejor mudica de todos los tiempos..70as ...besos mi amiga...juanito
MUY GRACIAS
So sweet to know that the songs we sing to our "babes" still effect them all those years later... I do the same for my own daughters.... Thanks for sharing...
sweet as it gets
The beauty that it is possible for two souls in harmony to achieve together is poured out in music as displayed by the love James & Carly have happening here on Martha's Vineyard in 1977. You Can Close Your Eyes is one of the most pleasing songs ever written to play on acoustic guitar. This music video is my favorite of James and Carly together. May the harmony of your spirits be rejoined in heaven when you two are asked to reprise this song.
HOLYSHIT, JACK...YU say right.
Awesome together ♥♥♥♥♥♥
Jt's music is so important as my life it's and will be always my preferite because is so soft and warm
Giovanni ...... James is a friend of mine ........ a really special man .... kind and simple
I feel so lucky for having stumbled across this treasure. I love this kind of music, but it's from before my time, and my parents were 80s kids. Can someone recommend more music to me of this nature?
James Taylor's song with no airplay one of my favorites "Machine Gun Kelly" got the old timey fiddle harmony and it brings me to a place I've never really been
Wrong chord at 0:15 to 0:16. Played an A bass note over what was supposed to be a D chord. He let it ring for the duration (chord is only 1 beat anyway) then repeats the A bass for the next A chord. You can barely notice because he's so awesome. What a beautiful song. One of my fave JT songs...
+Mark Mancini it is perfectably acceptable to use inverted chords in a song. Placing the A in the bass position of a D chord is not that unusual. (My music theory professor and I did not agree on this point.)
It looks like an accident. He fumbles a bit. No big deal...
+Mark Mancini I see it now. He makes a quick finger change. I guess the trick is in not letting on---and being James Taylor.
Wow, you must be an amazing musician to be able to point that out. Pointing out an insignificant, debatable error in an otherwise genius live performance has let us know that you do 'real' music and have real training. Not like James Taylor who has written a score of legendary songs and changed American music history. It should have been you.
@@Tanstaaflable #### I don't know Mark Mancini but I heard a wrong note too after listening to this song over and over, it kind of screwed up the harmony for a second no big deal nobody's perfect. I have no musical education but even I heard it. There's nothing to get all riled up about. Mark was not being an asshole he loves the song and was probably pretty shocked to hear a wrong note as I was! Our reaction to the song is what the "comment" area is all about. Nobody meant to say anything negative about James Taylor, we were just surprised to hear a wrong note, that's all. Please know that Mark Mancini is entitled to his comment without being treated with sarcasm and negativity by internet trolls!!! You got to admit that you went a bit too fart!!!! Next time we want less sarcasm and more love from you. Capiche?
This is a a great JT Classic.
But more than that, there is something so romantic and very beautiful about this with James and Carly.
I can see it ( and hear it even when I am not watching it), over and over.
Thanks
Man Carly sure looks good!
The illustration of the perfect synergy between and man and woman....which raides them to divine heights....wonderful, deeply moving and the most beautiful song ever sung in duet.