It's pretty cool when your pal is a world-class recording star and song writer and she let's you cover a song she wrote that's on her "Tapestry" album. Then it just soars to #1 and becomes your epic, signature song and hit. Check out Carole King humbly in the shadows playing piano and making it all about JT! Loved your reaction, Harri -- thank you, brother!
It's been reported that Carol was shy, and hadn't done many 'live' concerts until this point. She was known as a songwriter, for her musical skills, yet until "Tapestry" performing her own songs, around this time, she was rather private. Helping her friend James play these concert/performance on tv, he encouraged her to sing more in public. We have them both, still, as great musicians -both in the Rock Hall (Carol twice, as writer, and performer -the second took far too many years to include her talent).
Although they became symbolic of the LA singer-songwriter genre, this song has its roots in New York City. Carole thought of the lyrical concept while riding the subway in 1967. She met James later that year, playing in a Greenwich Village cafe. While the song was not written for James, she passed it on to him to record in thanks for encouraging her to do live performances herself (she was shy in front of an audience at first). Thanks Neil and Harri.
Even the great bassist Leland Sklar next to James Taylor. James, Carole and Leland have been very close friends for decades. Fabulous track PNCombies. 👍👍👍
My very first concert was James Taylor headlining with Carole King opening. What a thrill! These two are amazing individually and as a duo. Wonderful request and review! Thanks Harri and Neal 🌺✌️
I actually got to meet Carole King back when John Kerry was running for president. She is an awesome singer-songwriter and active in maintaining our democracy. She sang this for us in a small coffee shop. I have several snapshots of us chatting. She, James Taylor, and Carly Simon were all of the same genre.
In high school, while all the other kids were listening to "In-A-Godda-Da-Vida" by Iron Butterfly, I was listening to this! James Taylor & Carol King can transport me back there every time. This song also taught me how to be a really good friend. It's the whole bag. Thank you Harri, JT & CK & their music will live forever!
I've seen James Taylor twice. He's very personable and interacts with the audience. It's like watching your good neighbor entertain you, who happens to be incredibly talented
What a wonderful choice Neal! When James and Carole toured together in 2010, my husband and I were living in Fort Collins and two of my oldest friends drove up so we could go and see them in Denver. They did one of the best shows together and hadn't lost a beat. Of course, this song meant so much to the three of us. Thank you to you and Harri.
Well, I think you said it best, Neal. Carole King has always been a songwriting legend- and a very class act! Thanks for this submission, and thanks for the reaction Harri.
My favorite song of all time... JT was so young and so very talented. I'm so happy this moment in time was captured for everyone that hasn't yet heard this angel sing.
When James says for whatever that’s worth about making this song a single. It was worth a whole career. Two of the great singer/songwriters of all time.
In Fire and Rain, James Taylor sings that there were times when he "couldn't find a friend". So Carol King wrote his song as a direct response. So, he didn't really cover it, it's 'his song', even if he didn't write it.
That's Charles Larkey on bass. Carole's second husband. She'd known him for most of a decade as he was part of a couple of NY/NJ-based bands. After Carole divorced Gerry Goffin and moved to Laurel Canyon, they starting working together and got hitched.
Two songwriting geniuses on the stage together. What a lucky audience!
Wonderful performance of a beautiful, soulful song, James was perfectly in the zone here
It's pretty cool when your pal is a world-class recording star and song writer and she let's you cover a song she wrote that's on her "Tapestry" album. Then it just soars to #1 and becomes your epic, signature song and hit. Check out Carole King humbly in the shadows playing piano and making it all about JT! Loved your reaction, Harri -- thank you, brother!
She wrote the song for James when he was depressed and hooked on heroin when he heard a friend of his had committed suicide!
Thank you Neal, just beautifull. Knew Carol's version first and loved it 🤩🤩🤩
@@agnetesorensenelbom5085 You're welcome, my friend!
It's been reported that Carol was shy, and hadn't done many 'live' concerts until this point. She was known as a songwriter, for her musical skills, yet until "Tapestry" performing her own songs, around this time, she was rather private. Helping her friend James play these concert/performance on tv, he encouraged her to sing more in public. We have them both, still, as great musicians -both in the Rock Hall (Carol twice, as writer, and performer -the second took far too many years to include her talent).
To me, the 1970s music =James Taylor and Carole King! One of the best ever songs!
Blessings Harri and best to all onboard.
Nothing but love.
Although they became symbolic of the LA singer-songwriter genre, this song has its roots in New York City. Carole thought of the lyrical concept while riding the subway in 1967. She met James later that year, playing in a Greenwich Village cafe. While the song was not written for James, she passed it on to him to record in thanks for encouraging her to do live performances herself (she was shy in front of an audience at first). Thanks Neil and Harri.
You're welcome, John - always a pleasure!
Even the great bassist Leland Sklar next to James Taylor. James, Carole and Leland have been very close friends for decades. Fabulous track PNCombies. 👍👍👍
Imadrummin -- Thank you, brother!
Wow two of the best together for such a wonderful song. Thank you Neal and Harri.
👍👍👍
@@agnetesorensenelbom5085 😎
You're welcome, Cynthia - the pleasure was mine!
And a young Leland Sklar on the bass, wonderful
Wonderful singers, wonderful song.
His voice is like a hug😊
My very first concert was James Taylor headlining with Carole King opening. What a thrill! These two are amazing individually and as a duo. Wonderful request and review! Thanks Harri and Neal 🌺✌️
You're welcome, Debbie -- always a pleasure!
James Taylor is the reason I started playing guitar 35 years ago.
I actually got to meet Carole King back when John Kerry was running for president. She is an awesome singer-songwriter and active in maintaining our democracy. She sang this for us in a small coffee shop. I have several snapshots of us chatting. She, James Taylor, and Carly Simon were all of the same genre.
Lovely rendition
In high school, while all the other kids were listening to "In-A-Godda-Da-Vida" by Iron Butterfly, I was listening to this! James Taylor & Carol King can transport me back there every time. This song also taught me how to be a really good friend. It's the whole bag. Thank you Harri, JT & CK & their music will live forever!
Fabulous. James had a #1 song with this beautiful song Carole Wrote.❤❤
I'm bawling over here. James Taylor was my late husband's favorite artist and this is one that will always remind me of him and how much I miss him.
I've seen James Taylor twice. He's very personable and interacts with the audience. It's like watching your good neighbor entertain you, who happens to be incredibly talented
Thanks so much for keeping this beautiful classic alive! ☺️
What a wonderful choice Neal! When James and Carole toured together in 2010, my husband and I were living in Fort Collins and two of my oldest friends drove up so we could go and see them in Denver. They did one of the best shows together and hadn't lost a beat. Of course, this song meant so much to the three of us. Thank you to you and Harri.
You're welcome, Anne - always a pleasure!
Well, I think you said it best, Neal. Carole King has always been a songwriting legend- and a very class act! Thanks for this submission, and thanks for the reaction Harri.
You're welcome, Ian - my pleasure!
I always get emotional listening to James Taylor. Goffin and King wrote a lot of our best music.
So good Harri !
Beautiful vibe .
My favorite song of all time... JT was so young and so very talented. I'm so happy this moment in time was captured for everyone that hasn't yet heard this angel sing.
Thanks Harri! You just made me cry! Great song! LOVE James Taylor! Such a beautiful song! Great reaction! Peace and Blessings from Australia.
When James says for whatever that’s worth about making this song a single. It was worth a whole career. Two of the great singer/songwriters of all time.
That was the stand out line for me too.
I saw him @ Vermont Fairgrounds in 1991. He sounds the same live as the records.
In Fire and Rain, James Taylor sings that there were times when he "couldn't find a friend". So Carol King wrote his song as a direct response. So, he didn't really cover it, it's 'his song', even if he didn't write it.
If I were asked to say what JT’s voice sounded like to me, I’d have to say that it sounds like a contented cat purring on your chest…😊
Looks like a very young Leland Sklar on the bass.
It is, and Russ Kunkel on percussion. What a difference 53 years makes.
That's right. It's impossible to do this song wrong, and ultimately it's because of the lyrics. Cheers m8
How not to fall in love with James Taylor?❤
More James Taylor...! Great singer songwriter...!
"Handy Man" is a good one.... lol
Hey, Lee Sklar on bass back then! First time I noticed and I've seen this vid many times. Edit: Maybe I hadn't seen this one before.
That's Charles Larkey on bass. Carole's second husband. She'd known him for most of a decade as he was part of a couple of NY/NJ-based bands. After Carole divorced Gerry Goffin and moved to Laurel Canyon, they starting working together and got hitched.
To me, it looks like Leland Sklar is on bass.
He had the best complexion back then
Such a great combo..2 great musicians ❤❤❤❤😂
Harri check out the Lady Ga Ga tribute version to Carole …Simply amazing ❤
As beautiful as this song is, i'll bet there are some people out there that don't like it. A sad reality.
Please react to "Shower the People" by James Taylor.
Nobody does laid back and cool like JT
Inspired by "Fire and Rain".
Please react to Taylor & Knopfler........ 'Sailing to Philadelphia"