This is a thread for all discussions pertaining to James Taylor What are your top 10 songs from James Taylor?Currently, it’s 1. enough to be on your way2 fire and rain3. circle ‘round the sun4. sunny skies5. up on the roof6. never die young7. secret o’ life8. copperline9. migration10. walking man
>>124475369I made this thread
Mud Slide Slim and the Blue Horizon [Warner Bros., 1971]If even Taylor's diehard supporters have acknowledged that his music has lost its drive (lost its _drive_?), then even a sworn enemy can acknowledge that he's capable of interesting, intricate material. Old bluesmen spent much of their lives on the road; although they often got into it, Taylor is an egotist, plain and simple. A born-rich noveau star, he feels moved to switch between a down-home homestead (what does he raise there? hopes?) and the Holiday Inn, compelled by the self-pitying, conniving voice that is his curse. Having used up most of his big songs on the debut, the material here is more onanistic and escapist, the themes self-conscious by default. Interesting, intricate, unlistenable. C
>>124475561>born-rich Many of the best classical composers were wealthyJames Taylor’s music is versatile. He doesn’t stick to the same style, which means he’ll disappoint some fans with his music. But I think every album has a little bit of everything for everyone.
>>124475369His brother looks and sounds just like him.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqOQ6MhfZe0
Was aimed at Northeastern richfags who didn't connect with California hippie culture. Same with Simon & Garfunkel.
>>124478536they have that typical nasal Yankee WASP New England accent
>>124478593Correct. The Baawston accent was the result of potato niggers, it was different from the "classic" WASP New England accent.
>>124475561we all know he always hated JT for, I assume, sounding too white
