I love the music but just as enjoyable to me is to hear you speak about going for groceries, walking the dogs, or your gardening. It makes it all so real and down to earth.
If you do not have any Eva Cassidy in your music collection, you owe it to yourself to stock up...Live At Blues Alley is an excellent starting point. No regrets guaranteed.
Was 18 when NDY premiered. As a musician, I paid special attention to the rhythm track performances as I sang along with James. Now 51, I watched you perform it live here, and I feel like I'm 18 again. Thank you for a wonderful flashback that has made my day. Hugs to the Immediate Family!!!
So thankful for James Taylor. Not just because he’s such a great singer and song writer, but without him we probably wouldn’t have you here today. Stay safe and stay well!
California's voting system is really working well this year. I got my ballot on the 6th and put it in the drop box (Official drop box!) on the 8th! Got notified by text on the 11th that my vote had been received and counted!
Hey Lee. First time commenting but I’ve so enjoyed your gifted playing with so many artists. I love your discussions about the music industry and “behind the scenes” stories. Thank you brother. Keep on.
Oh, I remember that performance. I taped it, so I could rewatch it over and over. Scarfed anything down by James Taylor. I remember you then too, with your trademark long beard. Thanks for sharing Lee!
I know that because of YOU: I learned about Judith Owen and love her music. I know she's earned quite a few royalties from me as a result. Watching and listening to you is like a master class. Thank you, Lee.
I jut LOVED the Immediate Family show. It sounded fabulous and was so very well produced and filmed that I felt like I was actually in the room. Great sound - especially on headphones!
He’s one of the drummers credited on my favorite Laura Branigan album, *Self Control.* Although there’s a lot of drum programming on that L.p, I know he’s there too.
There WIll Never Be another Johnny!!!!!! I miss that guy so much......Nothing like falling asleep to the sounds of the Tonight Show with Johnny!!!! How awesome was it being on Johnny???? Oppp you just answered!!!! You lucky Duck.
I love hearing songs I'm familiar with and the accented bass line that I have never heard so clearly. It makes it very easy to appreciate what your creative instincts add to songs I love. My friend, that is truly an inside look at the industry. Thank you
I listened to Eva Cassidy as you suggested yesterday. Both Over the Rainbow and Fields of Gold. I forgot how wonderful she was. Brought tears to my eyes. Thanks for reminding me of her talent. Died much to young...
Thanks for this Lee... this came out at a time I had my first 'real' job and started to have a little bit of disposable cash and I love this song... fortunately, I also had an inside track to tickets... I'm pretty sure this is show I'm thinking of for this... it was in Chapel Hill NC.. I know you were there - James said, "...a man who wants no introduction, and yet I give him the same one every night....", Don on Piano, Carlos on drums, and Mike Landau on guitar... of course Rosemary and Arnold on vocals... there was a break for them and they came down to the floor and stood right beside me watching the stage... I got to meet them, thank them, and shake their hands... it was an awesome experience! This was the night that a woman in the upper seats yelled out, "...We Love You!".... James said, "I love you too!" Then after a pause he said, "I think it helps... that we don't know each other...."
Hi Lee, the producer of "Never die young" was DON GROLNICK, not Frank Filipetti. I was lucky to see Don Grolnick live with JT's band (91 or 92) in Lisbon. He was a "huge" keyboard player with such good taste... Greetings from Portugal.
When the new video alert popped up, my first thought was that Leland might be venturing into mashups... Janes Addiction and James Taylor could be interesting 🤪
Flipping through channels years ago and heard this for the first time. When background singers started with "let other hearts be broken..." I started crying. Still don't know why.
Thank you Leland!!! You made my evening playing Never Die Young. I remember watching you on the tonight show. Live is one of my favorite versions of this song. Thank you.
James has such a distinct sound and style!!!!! Leland I swear it is like you are right back there on stage at that time while you play Now!!!!! Nailed It as usual.
Ahh.. I remember taking my parents to Chastain Park amphitheater in Atlanta for the James Taylor concert in the late 1980s. They loved it. I can’t remember which year but I’m sure we enjoyed your bass. Thank you for this memory.
👍🏼👍🏼One of my fave tunes on one of my fave records of that time. JT always takes me to a happy place. Just mellows me out. Perfect for a sunny Sunday afternoon. Thank you for doing it.
Helping others as well as yourself is one of the best things one can do with time available on this space we find ourselves. A wise man said that a little love and understanding makes the world a better place with you or without you. 👍😎 So...why not eh? 👍😎❤🖖 Love brother
I saw the Immediate Family stream yesterday. Top hole old chap. Great songs sung well and I like the intro bit you had. You smoothie you!! A fine JT song. He could sing the phone book and make it sound great. A Sklarite in London, UK.
Every evening on Antenna TV 📺 they rebroadcast Johnny Carson's The Tonight Show. And, well, you can catch these gems from time-to-time. Be safe and well Lee, thanks for connecting! #Vote
I remember when you came to the Montreux jazz festival with the never die young tour. Such good memories! Greetings from Switzerland and thanks for sharing your music and all the stories behind the scène!
Thank you, Lee. I asked for this in an earlier post (as I'm sure many have)! This is one of JT's best tunes & your bassing is superb. The song has a lot of meaning for me & it's fantastic to hear it in this way. I really appreciate your good & generous spirit. These sessions are wonderful.
According to Wikipedia, the album was recorded and mixed by James Farber and the assistant engineer was Don Rodenbach. That song has always been a favourite of mine
Howdy, Lee! I thought you titled the video that way to keep the bots off your scent. Ha ha ha! Great video and wonderful song. Thank you!! Enjoy the gardening and the rest of your Sunday!
