James Taylor - Anywhere Like Heaven (live TV 1969) 

You got that right, on every point! I have never heard another guitar player that gets this same guitar sound, especially in the bass notes, which are deep and crisp, yes mostly due to the guitar, but something to do with the way his thumb grabs and releases each note in a crisp fashion. I have never heard anyone else get this same bass sound. I notice JT plays his Gibson here tuned down almost a full tone, which enhances the bass even further.

​@@DOBacousticguitarYes! Its such an amazingly unique sound. I really believe its one of the reasons he was so successful, its such a calming sound!

I’ve always loved his picking style. Plays some unonventional fingerings, but it works. And his voice is just so perfect for the tones he plays with the music seeming to always fit the lyrics so the feel is just right. I hear he added where is that isn’t on the studio album which came later. This was one of those songs I fell in love with the first time I listened to the sweet baby James album and always wondered why it didn’t get as big as the other songs and all I could figure was it wasn’t long enough. Because it certainly has a beautiful sound for you and the lyrics are terrific it’s something everyone can relate to in their own way. Thanks for posting the video because I never heard this done live

Well said, although I think he has one of the least "simple" guitar styles of any of the '60s-'70s singer-songwriters, many of whom were strum-happy.

​@@ptownscribe1254I have to agree with you on the point that his playing is less simple than a lot of other 70s artists. Hes definitely got some sweet guitar chops, I mostly meant it in the way that his playing isnt completely over the top. His guitar playing always seems to serve the song perfectly without going over showmanship-wise. Last year I dedicated so much time and effort into learning all of the songs from early on in his career, and it was an absolute challenge. Once you get it down its an absolute blast to play his stuff. I also bought a newer Gibson J-50 (60s model) nearly identical to the one he plays here and I tell you it sounds almost identical to his. He has become my favorite guitarist of all time HANDS DOWN. And definitely my favorite artist to cover while busking or doing live shows.

I had seen this on TV and have been looking to find this for years and years.Wondered why he had dropped that verse

I think that is correct. Originally broadcast on Public Broadcasting Service, and broadcast tape found its way to far-flung corners of the globe. A rare find

@@slydogmania Thank you! :)