James Taylor - Sweet Baby James (BBC In Concert, Nov 16, 1970)
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- Опубліковано 7 вер 2024
- In this restored footage of "James Taylor In Concert," James performs his song "Sweet Baby James“ on the popular BBC series "In Concert" on November 16, 1970.
"In Concert" was produced by the @BBC in the early '70s and featured performances from legendary acts of the time. In November 1970, James was 22 years old and his second studio album "Sweet Baby James" had been released earlier that same year.
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LYRICS
Sweet Baby James by James Taylor
There is a young cowboy, he lives on the range
His horse and his cattle are his only companions
He works in the saddle and he sleeps in the canyons
Waiting for summer, his pastures to change
And as the moon rises, he sits by his fire
Thinkin' about women and glasses of beer
Reclosing his eyes as the doggies 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
Now, the first of December was covered with snow
So was the turnpike from Stockbridge to Boston
Though the Berkshires seemed dreamlike on account of that frostin'
With ten miles behind me and ten thousand more to go
There's a song that they sing when they take to the highway
A song that they sing when they take to the sea
Song that they sing of their home in the sky
Maybe you can believe it if it helps you to sleep
But singing works just fine for me
So 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
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I used to sing this song with all five of my daughters, when they were young. Years later, my first born surprised me by picking it for our father-daughter dance at her wedding. It was a great party.
I danced to it with my Dad at my wedding, too. He passed yesterday after a 5 year battle with dementia, which is what brought me to this video today. RIP, Daddy.
Since I was born and raised in Massachusetts, I feel like James is a treasure and honored to have him live in my great state ❤
This the song I sang every night to my baby boy at bedtime........Long before he could really speak, he could and would sing along with me.....Still brings me to tears.
I used to play/sing "Daddy's Baby" for the little girl who was to be my stepdaughter. She turned 43 October 29, 2023. I miss her.
Since I was a boy ive wanted a son named James to sing this song to before bed every night. I pray every day for the pleasure
Thank you, that brought a sweet picture to my mind
Me, too, with my boys!
My dad sang this to me at bed time too 🥰
I had forgotten the unique quality of his voice: piercingly pure and melodic with perfect diction. You can always hear every word. Wonderful.
My dad used to play and sing this song on guitar when I was younger. My name is James so this song and those moments hold a special moment in my heart
Good on ya, James
is James even capable of singing a wrong note? He's so pure its uncanny
My dad used to sing this song to me every night until I was 12 years old, it brings a tear to my eyes every time I listen to it. I just wish I could be little again…
This concert took place on my 15th birthday. My beloved youngest brother Bruce just passed away on March 11th, 2023. Same date as my former husband, March 11th, 2018. It was three days before Bruce's birthday (March 14th). I posted this song in loving memory for him. Thank you James Taylor and God bless you! 🙏😇💙
Condolences. Music has helped with every loss in my own long life, too. I didn't see James Taylor until a few years ago, and he has only improved with age. Bless you.
@@mollyhall2954 I've been listening to James Taylor's smooth voice for 50 years. He is soothing the pain. Thanks my dear and bless you too! ❤️
Oh wow...I would have been 8...but we have the same birthday.
Bruce and I have the same birthday!
He was the there for me at the most painful moment in my life. I played this album to death. Thanks James.x
My Father named me James after this song and James Taylor who was his favorite musician. He was a musician also and used to play and sing it to me when I was really little. Love you Pop, may you rest in peace. 🙏 💜
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An undying classic. Will stay with us until the end of time. ❤
Fascinating, James Taylor still sounds great after all these years but to hear him in his prime in a good recording just him and the acoustic guitar, wow.
1970 was my senior year in high school. My family lived on Andrew’s Air Force Base just outside of Washington DC. What an exciting time that was. In 1971. I was a student at St. George’s community college and musicians toured college campuses . I met Livingston Taylor and spent some time with him. Unfortunately, that was the 1970s and I don’t remember a lot of it… What can I say?
It was awesome how James had wide admiration. Cool kids, awkward kids, nice kids, tough kids, girls, boys. You got it sweet baby James!
The BBC had wonderful sound recordists
My son was born in 1983 & this was his "baby song", the lullaby I chose to calm him & sing him to sleep. It worked a charm. I'd loved it since first hearing, still a child myself (ok, a big one), but the meaning shifted & deepened. Now I can't hear it without tearing up. So many other great ones, too. JT is a National Treasure.
My auntie told me how she used to sing this song to put me to sleep when I was a baby too
My dad always sung this to me to get me to sleep as a baby. It still works haha, this song is a special one
I can't wait until June to see you at Summerfest. I will be bringing my Sweet Baby James who is my great nephew and 10 years old as my date. He has heard about you for years and I bought your book Sweet Baby James for him as a special treasure. We are PUMPED and ready to spend the evening with you and Sheryl Crow.🙂💜
I always thought this song was about me lol, as a kid not knowing much about music it was my own lullaby😂, another video I'm excited about. ❤
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No its for my baby girl😄only 😤
I feel like a teenager as I listen to this and remember how amazing the times were when Peace in the world was the goal and innocence was so widespread unlike today with the hate and division. Thanks for the great memory's
I was graduating from High School in 1970. My roommate in college had your album(s) and we would listen to them on her automatic record player. Great to hear you in concert at BBC in 1970!
I graduated in 1970, too!
@@oppyrich Awesome!!
They will never make music like this anymore.
My Big brother came to be a guitar player because of You James, thank You! You are the one!
Man this is such gold, the way you play the guitar with the bass root notes is just astonishing to me. I've been playing guitar for 24 years, finger picking is one of the things I've always tried so hard at but can never seem to get down as well as you can lol. You are by far the best singer songwriter in history in my opinion, i think all other guitar players would agree. Your music will never grow old my friend❤
Well said, underrated guitar player
It's a classic. Sure miss some of the 70s.
The first 18 months lol.
I too had hair like that in the 70’s. And now James and myself look about the same.
Don't we all?
What a voice 🎶
Man, now THAT is an acoustic guitar sound to die for! He's the only one that gets it too.
the most perfectly sensitive singer-songwriter album of it's time.
Love JT. He is the best! Have seen him many times. Actually met him in person twice. Such a nice man.
I love you sweet baby James.🤗😇
Love this song ... and James' voice
The Best Song James ever wrote Played and sung. Period.
🥀Beautiful song I've always loved his song's and sence of humor. Unique vocals are strong but soothing that's a true artist no doubt 🥀☝️🥀✌
Love this song and James Taylor❤
James is awesome singer song writer.
This is my all time favorite song + Paul Simon's America.
I saw James live in down town Auckland NZ in the 80's.
Love from Malaysia
A superlative rendition of his classic.
Love this song since my high school days!! Always brings back good memories to me💐
Classic James Taylor He is an American Treasure!!
I actually drove from Stockbridge to Boston singing this.
I was 38 weeks pregnant and still didnt have a name picked out for my baby, I was listening to this beautiful song that my Dad used to play for me on the guitar, he'd play it only to me, although I had 3 brothers, I decided that this baby would be my sweet baby James, and he was, and is, I have sung this song to him at bedtime for the last 10 years
Another classic from 1970... I was a month and 5 days old during this performance. Hadn't heard it till much later. 1970 had a ton of classic albumns... Beatles let it be... The Grateful dead had workingmans dead..and American Beauty..and Cat Steven's had an album out too.. but I love this classic by James Taylor.
The Purist Ballad singer of all time. The Purist Voice of all time. NONE (Globally) have come behind Him that can compare.
He takes me with me as he tells his story. Wonderful thing to experience.
Fantastic 😊😊
I am so glad that I grew up when I did. The music was phenomenal.
Well, this is sublime.
Just make me so happy listen to James! Excellent!😊
He is so underrated. He is a musical genius and has been since he was young. His own style of picking, it's brilliant. Even today he's still singing and playing and sounds as good if not better than this. People should really look at him Plat and listen. They'll never be another who can play like this and create such beautiful songs.
Definitely not underrated. He’s James Taylor!
Written for his newborn nephew, James, named after him.
He came up with it while driving through Carolina to meet his infant nephew for the first time.
Just the way I remember hearing it in the 70s. Solid, all the way through.
Absolute treasure!! ❤🧡💛💚💙💜🖤🤎🌈💐🌹🌼🥀🌷🌸🌻💐🌺🏵️🌹🥀💐
Best music era
Man what a musician. What an incredible natural voice.
Solo necesitó su guitarra y voz.
Grande señor James Taylor.
I will listen to James Taylor for the rest of my life. My dad died listening to the Brandenburg Concertos. I want to die listening to this.
I remember in a concert at Lincoln Center, NYC, I believe 1972 or 1973, James Taylor performed "Making Whoopee" to celebrate his marriage to Carly Simon. I and a lady friend really enjoyed his rendition. I wish you/he would place it on UA-cam. It would sure gladden this old heart with memories or better times behind.
so soothing
James sempre James!! É um prazer ouvi lo..😎😍👏👏👏🇧🇷
The best that i always repeat time to time...Good to hear
The Beatles heard him sing something in the way she moves and loved it. The rest is history.
I used to sing this to my brother James when he was little.
Devolve meu coração James! Não consigo aceitar que nunca assistirei um show😢
I was 19 when this song came out & first heard it…love it!
Amazing voice and talent
Just imagine performing this same song for 53+ years. To push aside your own interests in performing other material, just to satisfy your fans known song request preferences. Could not have been easy for JT.
Upon hearing this song I was inspired to write a lullaby to my granddaughter, Rosie.
"Goodnight Sweet Baby Rose”
sung to the tune of “Sweet Baby James” by James Taylor
written by Rosie’s Grandma Cherie on September 11, 2015
Good night our moonbeam lady,
Sweet dreams to dear Baby Rose,
Your day is complete and now you must sleep,
Goodnight our Sweet Baby Rose!
Here come the angels to guide you,
To Lullaby Land you now go,
In the morning you’ll wake, and again our hearts take,
But for now goodnight Baby Rose!
Through midnight you’ll dream of your loved ones,
Those who live for your smile,
But for now goodnight sweet Rosie,
Please go to sleep for awhile!
Away you will soar to the heavens,
On Soft breezes o’er clouds you will fly,
To visit the stars and the moon in your dreams,
Good night with this soft lullaby!
You are so dear in your sweet crib,
The sight brings tears to my eye,
I sing to you now a grandmother’s song,
While dreams steal you away where you lie.
So goodnight our moonbeam lady,
Sweet dreams to dear Baby Rose,
Close your sapphire blues and Sweet dreams to you,
Goodnight to Rosalind Eve!
Sweet dreams dear Baby Rose!
James, that was sweet baby! 🙏
SEE WHAT YOU DONE THERE, SWEET BABY JAMES CLEVER. PEACE BE WITH YOU ALL MY FRIEND'S. 🙏✌️😎🏴
😎👍❤🖖
Love Brother
You’ve insured me during the tough times. ThankYou so much.
one of the 1st songs I learned on guitar...just played it for the 1st time in forever an hour ago
I play it also but the finger picking eludes me..
He's a master of finger picking.
I used to sing this song to my son. David James. ❤
I hope he goes on tour unaccompanied like this once more. He’s got a lot of band mates I’m sure he thinks about, but I think it’s the purest way to do these songs. He played a couple songs unaccompanied on his 2004 tour with the Dixie chicks (before they came on stage) and it was easily my favorite of the four times I’ve seen him.
My parents get engaged and kissed for the first time at James' Taylor concert in Italy.
Thank you James.
I'm assuming this was before you were born
Isso é tão bom 😊🎶
There's a song so beautiful, so sweet❤
Spent a good deal of time on the Vineyard in the past. Saw Livingston several times in concert in Edgartown and Oak Bluffs and ate at the other brother's restaurant up on Gay Head, but alas no James. Oh, well. love James and the whole clan.
Great memories!
great song
I love this so much.........❤❤❤❤❤
Superb
Que música linda!!!
Nice !❤️
yes, , as a radio dj once announced, just before playing one of JT's songs : " the man who put Frank Sinatra out of business", lol....I love this period...the Beatles had just broken up, but we still had all of this great music to enrich our lives ! Than you James !
Always been my favorite
I named my son after this song in 1990. The family thinks he was named after his uncle, but he wasn’t.
distinctive and clear a special voice
Just beautiful!! ✌🏻
che brividi, stupendo!!!!
A comfort for you I am sure
The birth of my sweet baby James is my connection 6/8/02
Sr Taylor lo escuche en los Simpsom y lo vine a buscar y me encantó su música ❤
The absolute magic is in the second verse....
"" Now, the first of December was covered with snow
So was the turnpike from Stockbridge to Boston-
Though the Berkshires seemed dreamlike on account of that frosting
With ten miles behind me.....
And ten thousand more to go.................. "
1983년 도쿄에 유학할때 브라질 유학생 브라울리오로 부터 테잎을 빌려 이 노래를 듣고 반했습니다. 비자 갱신을 위해 서울에 오고 나서 앨리스와 결혼해서 미국으로 떠난 그는 지금 어디서 무얼하고 있을까. 이 노래를 들으며 회상해 봅니다. 18세 내 청춘을😊
Now reading The Last Patient (The analyst 3) where this song is mentioned
I was born in this day
Precious full of energy galleons were launched, the bogs the ocean james rocking us off in our dreams
Geeza is like 20......this is how you write a timeless classic
Brings me back to sitting in our line shack waiting for our birds to return from supporting the ground troops. 71~72 Binh Thuy, RVN.🇺🇸
My husband thinks my son was names after his brother, but he was really named after this song.
Que dices!!! Es el mejor
Ótimo!
ABC also had a concert series on Friday nights, early 1970s, after the 11:00 local news, same?