James Taylor - Fire And Rain (BBC In Concert, 11/16/1970)

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In this restored footage of 'James Taylor In Concert', James performs his classic "Fire and Rain" 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', featuring "Fire and Rain", had released earlier that same year.
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LYRICS
Just yesterday morning
They let me know you were gone
Suzanne, the plans we made put an end to you
I walked out this morning
And I wrote down this song
Just can’t remember who to send it to
I’ve seen fire and I’ve seen rain
I’ve seen sunny days I thought they’d never end
I’ve seen lonely times when I could not find a friend
But I always thought I’d see you again
Won’t you look down on me, Jesus
You’ve got to help me to make a stand
You just got to see me through another day
My body’s aching
And my time is at hand
And I won’t make it any other way
Oh, I have seen fire and I’ve seen rain
I’ve seen sunny days I thought they’d never end
I’ve seen lonely times when I could not find a friend
But I always thought I’d see you again
So I’ve been walking my mind to an easy time
My back turned towards the sun
Lord knows the cold wind blows
It’ll turn your head around
Well, there’s hours of time on the telephone line
Talkin’ about things to come
Sweet dreams and flying machines
in pieces on the ground
Oh, I have seen fire and I’ve seen rain
I’ve seen sunny days I thought they’d never end
I’ve seen lonely times when I could not find a friend
But I always thought I’d see you somehow one more time again
Thought I’d see you one more time again
There’s just a few things coming my way this time around
Thought I’d see you, thought I’d see you, fire and rain
Thought I’d see you just one more time, Suzanne
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@respiratoryed 5 месяцев назад

Who’s listening in 2024?

@candydickson9415 5 месяцев назад

This song never gets old

@OVOXBEATS 5 месяцев назад

Yeah yup

@traceyreed6790 5 месяцев назад

Me and you...and that is OK

@carlajean7478 5 месяцев назад

I just listened to this song last night and cried my eyes out !!! It's such a good song brings back so many memories. 4 -23-24💖

@pakviroti3616 5 месяцев назад

It's timeless.

@melbguy1 3 года назад

Who else thinks this is one of the best songs ever written?

@randymcneil4321 Год назад

Definitely

@barrytoddwilkerson7282 Год назад

I was thinking the SAME THING!!!

@danielmcdaniel954 Год назад

Hope I hear this on the way up to the light

@dantana5774 Год назад

and there he is, just one person and a guitar, telling us his story-beautiful and so talented

@paulsaunders6536 Год назад

Absolutely. I was 13 when this song came out, still listen to it now. One of my all time greats.

@tombystander 2 года назад

A twenty year old kid wrote this song. Absolutely amazing

@bradwolfe5655 Год назад

it'd baffling. At 20 I had the emotional maturity of a goldfish

@gravy2973 Год назад

isnt that amazing 🙂

@glennplumb2313 Год назад

@@bradwolfe5655you luckily have never woke to find your lover cold next to you from a heroin overdose! I don’t know how he sings it I cry and I didn’t know Suzanne

@WhatIsayIsStupid Год назад

@@glennplumb2313it's not about a heroin overdose

@lynpettit6268 Год назад

Stunning

@joeyricci3796 Год назад

This particular song takes me back to 1970, on my way to school, on a cold and rainy day. My parents were still alive, and well. I miss them both. I'm 59 now, and can't believe how time flies....

@AttackNowVideo 11 месяцев назад

So many of us feel the way you do :)

@EnzoFerenczyo 9 месяцев назад

So sad yet normal arc of life, I'm 64. Lost my Father 10 years ago, seems like yesterday. Hope and knowing we are the ones that grieve, not them, they are just fine, they just moved on.

@psmguy63 8 месяцев назад

From psmguy aka Eric Ricci, I hear you on the loss of those parents. Glad I can cone get choked up on this old song being sentimental, calm and reflective

@virgilboggs3167 7 месяцев назад

Was it heriizon

@fionamckinnon1167 7 месяцев назад

Awwh same my parents have left . Time has flown can’t believe I’m 59 too but what a great era we came from fantastic music and full of hope our generation and we didn’t have social media we loved our friends we never blew them off on a txt mess . I’m so glad I grew up then lots of love ❤

@gregtuco1 2 года назад

Surely one of the most beautiful songs ever written and sung.

@lindapearce5699 2 года назад

Surely

@shieldofdr3588 2 года назад

Shirley.

@brianbytheocean 2 года назад

@@shieldofdr3588 Don't call me Shirley 😎

@thomasrhinoceros4838 2 года назад

@@lindapearce5699 v?

@greeneyedcat2748 2 года назад

Suzanne was a friend, fan and nurse who helped Taylor rehabilitate from heroin, they stopped her seeing him and she eventually suisided, he wrote this for her 😢..

@martinsheppard6169 3 года назад

The sound engineer at bbc for these early 70s shows needs a massive show of appreciation 👏👏

@macwillson4098 2 года назад

true dat

@zamiadams4343 2 года назад

well said.

@dieselman7453 2 года назад

Very true cheers from over the pond in Ireland 🇮🇪

@frankieporter6071 2 года назад

Yeah for sure man a bad sound engineer can change anything , this concert sounds great 👍

@manners75 2 года назад

Absolutely

@priscillaaragon8957 2 года назад

Listening to this in my mother’s bedroom, being reminded of her life and how amazing she is. She passed away 3 weeks ago from cancer. I’m 24, I have a long life to live without her.

@beingmelisaann1728 2 года назад

Prayers going up for you🙏🏾

@seanmccarragher8057 2 года назад

Your mum is so proud of you! She's always close!!

@DoTheRejectDalton 2 года назад

Keep on pushin

@richardyoung7415 2 года назад

Priscilla Aragon and Fisher of men ministries, I,m so sorry for your loses, both of you are in my thoughts my friend's, just remember your loved ones are with you everyday in spirit and when you play this beautiful song from MR TAYLOR their right there with you with a big smile on their faces, so my friend's keep listening to JT his music will help you through all the time,s ahead, so stay safe stay strong 🙏. PEACE BE WITH YOU MY FRIEND'S.✌️😎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇺🇦🙏

@skullcompactor1501 2 года назад

she is finally at home with the lord, life is short and eternity isn't, god absolutely adores each and every one of us

@ray.shoesmith 6 месяцев назад

James Taylor was 22 years old when this was recorded. Let that sink in for a moment.....

@HueyRocks23 5 месяцев назад

He was! My dumbass at 22 was in Iraq and listening to 60s surf music at the time. Hehe.

@alightthatnevergoesout 5 месяцев назад

He’d been through a lot already. Mental illness, drug addiction, money issues, had lived with criminals. Sung like someone that had lived a full life.

@JillCrato 4 месяца назад

@rayshoesmith James was only 22 when he wrote this masterpiece ? Wow! He was a deep thinker even then!

@robinpohl9582 27 дней назад

❤

@vylon1075 16 дней назад

Why? He is talented thus opening more doors for him to develop his talent even further. It is no surprise. I am more appalled in the lack of talent of most mainstream artist today.

@MrUltraworld Год назад

It's difficult to think this was 52 yrs ago, James was only 22, yet he wrote such a mature song. Truly an old soul in a young man's body.

@Cindrbell Год назад

22.. wow. U just don't realize when U're older. Thank u for the comment n bringing me back to reality. Masterpiece

@iyot1020 Год назад

drugs does that you

@dustansquires Год назад

Absolutely love the song

@welcometothemovies9157 Год назад

@Hike1020 this song had nothing to do with drugs

@kathleendavidson3316 Год назад

@@welcometothemovies9157 partly but the part talking about Jesus is about getting off drugs. The talk about a crashing flying machine talked about a band he and his friends tried and failed to start. And the rest was about a friend he made in the mental hospital who had commited suicide. He didn't get told right away that his friend died because he was also quite suicidal.

@joeobrien196 4 года назад

Still an amazingly beautiful song. This version has the same effect on me that it had 50 years ago.

@Eleventhearlofmars 3 года назад

This is the best version ever recorded imo just because the bbc recorded it. They had the best sound engineers around for the time. This is 51 years old and sounds like it was recorded yesterday, it’s that crisp and clear.

@gravy2973 Год назад

Joe a masterpiece 🙏🏾

@baraskparas9559 3 года назад

Pure talent, no strain, no pretence, perfect pitch ,timing and feel.

@konarain 2 года назад

He over picked a line and barely fit in the lick, kept a poker face..I knocked on Joni's door once just after the 'Blue' recordings and he had a Bowie knife on his belt..Sweet Baby James! Aloha

@garyjones2561 2 года назад

*pretense

@joeloglayon6492 2 года назад

No auto tune.... BeautifuL Voice... Perfect

@nn-xm8lz 2 года назад

well in all fairness this song doesnt have alot of range... doesnt take much for a trained singer to hit every note on this one with ease

@conniemclaughlin-miley4404 2 года назад

@@nn-xm8lz a that is it’s simple beauty

@rachelleriley7446 Месяц назад

I had this song played at my wife’s funeral. It will always make me cry!

@CheerfulCrescentMoon-oh9cz Месяц назад

So sorry 😢

@jayhillrubis 26 дней назад

💖💖💖 ☘ 💖🙏💫

@brianmcgeough8318 4 года назад

Absolutely spellbinding. Nobody sings and plays acoustic guitar like James - so effortlessly makes the guitar sound like an orchestra - and his voice reached into your soul. I have been performing acoustic folk-rock since around 1970 and James has been one of my very biggest inspirations - still is.

@royferguson3909 3 года назад

see us all, though another day, cos it is so hard. Lockdown with elderly parents, is ripping my heart and soul out. Why am I crying. I am a lucky one ( apparently). I still in such pain.

@chr970 3 года назад

You must have been a toddler in 1970 ! So you have playing a long time. So many acoustic players sell themselves short but actually are amazing to others. Never sell yourself short, maybe James would say of you what what you say about him? Post a video . Cheers mate, keep on bringing your orchestra to others🤘

@1234-m7w 3 года назад

I hear u same here always my fav

@krisrose219 3 года назад

Absolutely

@victorireland8913 3 года назад

@@royferguson3909 Sometimes the rewards take time to enrich you. In the meantime you are enriching others. With Love and best wishes.

@RC-qu7th 4 года назад

This will always be one if the greatest songs ever!!

@channelmixer 3 года назад

One of my all time favs

@ELLIOT1311 3 года назад

Soft rock at its absolute best.

@MegaMeow2010 3 года назад

This song is so good for the soul.

@philipcohen3942 3 года назад

Just beautiful!

@elijahmonn3757 3 года назад

Same, J T is the best storyteller. I wish he would perform in NZ sometime.

@flowergrannyjanet 7 месяцев назад

2024 Still listening to this beautiful music

@602Dallasfan 3 месяца назад

I’m here good Taste in music ❤🤙🏾🤙🏾🤘🏽

@Ulrich_von_Jungingen 5 дней назад

Happy to bring up your # 100. 😁

@johndaniel5699 Месяц назад

If this song isn't played at my funeral, I'm not going

@mariepresho3653 Месяц назад

Lost my sister to alcoholism in 2019 and her name was Suzanne

@DonDorion-w9q Месяц назад

Not am I 😮

@DonDorion-w9q Месяц назад

Nor am I 😂 spell check sucks.

@johndaniel5699 Месяц назад

@mariepresho3653 I am sorry for your loss. I know it hurts 😢 Look up this song Even though I'm gone by Chester See. 😢 I lost my mom a few years back, and these songs help us all cope with the loss in a small way. Bless you 🙏

@johndaniel5699 Месяц назад

@@DonDorion-w9q 😄

@prairiemoon287 2 года назад

My son died 13 years ago today. We played this song at his funeral. I always thought I would see him again.

@AbbyNormal777 2 года назад

I want this song played at my funeral too. Along with Carolina in my mind because I am always at peace in the Carolina mountains.

@patriciosilvarobalino9832 2 года назад

You will!!! And you do, every time you remember him

@kimbarnett619 2 года назад

So true I also lost my son 14 years ago l can’t wait to see him again

@chrisolagrim3597 2 года назад

You will

@chrisolagrim3597 2 года назад

@@patriciosilvarobalino9832 absolutely Patricio!!!

@alightthatnevergoesout 5 месяцев назад

In the year 2024, I finally got to see James Taylor live in concert. It’s incredible that at 76, he sounds as good as he did when he was in his early 20s. Was a bucket list moment for me getting to watch him perform this song live. God bless you, James. One of the great Troubadours.

@poconnor2085 5 месяцев назад

i am 66 and honestly thing my time is coming to a end , May god bliss me to see my brother ,mom and dad again and my friends who gone before me

@traceyreed6790 5 месяцев назад

You are heard and loved my friend....

@KimBranam 13 дней назад

Hang in there ❤ God gave me another chance. Just hold on.

@TheWerewolfofNorway 11 дней назад

Youll see them again. ❤

@56Veggie 2 месяца назад

Wow I'm a senior citizen and it is hard to believe I was 13 when this was filmed.

@mbrownie22 4 года назад

What an incredible well written song, one of the best ever.

@lisaallen2156 3 года назад

This song hits home. I'm 57 my boys are 30 and 34 and they have been struggling with drug addiction for 10 years. Even so I still love them with all of me.

@cherylali5113 3 года назад

Keep on trying to help them .

@Thegobstopper61 3 года назад

Keep the faith lass.

@cherylali5113 3 года назад

Continue to Pray for your sons. Talk to a doctor and ask for certain ways to assist your son's.i heard from other people you can trick them in certain ways and they could get scared and stop.a guy told me he is put a mint in his mouth.

@t624 3 года назад

Lisa Allen Bless you..

@cathymooney7498 3 года назад

You are not alone Lisa so many of us moms are going through the same thing mine finally beat it only after he had been brought back with narcan three times and it was a Valentine's Day and 2017 oh I kept thinking was his daughters will have to live and hate that day for the rest of their lives thank God he made it I'll keep you in your voice in my prayers God bless

@johnnerr Год назад

Here’s to be being part of a generation that could listen to this kind of music.

@Teow_of_Meow Год назад

My Girls love this music… music passes down and up - I love some of their music too.

@JabezHouse-ks1ow 7 месяцев назад

Yes, the Jesus generation.

@GeneRoe-b4c 7 месяцев назад

Harry Chapin called it a time when the music came from wooden boxes strung with silver wires……

@greggmaynard5658 6 месяцев назад

Here here

@maryreed4534 6 месяцев назад

I raised my kids on the music that I grew up on. They love it to this day. I have a feeling, if I ever have grandkids, they will grow up on the same music as their parents.❤

@brodywilliamson5442 8 месяцев назад

Just lost my mother from a rough battle from cancer, I’ve always liked this song, but it makes a whole lot more sense now. I miss you momma, I love you.

@jamestaylor 8 месяцев назад

Everyone here sends our condolences to you and your family.

@fionamckinnon1167 7 месяцев назад

Hi @brody how sweet you must know she would never have left you if she couldn’t help it. Just sending you so much love . For me I stood at my daughter’s wedding not knowing how to tell her I had breast cancer and it was advanced . Just two weeks later everything changed. I’m still here and fighting. But as a mother I didn’t know her but our biggest fear would be to leave our children. I hope you can feel her around you wherever you go in this world she is always with you and James Taylor music is ob special to you and she may have left but she will always be your momma

@equipage72 4 года назад

And just like that, I'm my 17 year old self again... Thank you, JT.

@Lori_in_CT 4 года назад

I was 11. Just found out what the song means this year.

@dilwich 4 года назад

It goes by in a blink eh? . . .

@blueoctgal 4 года назад

Me too❤️❤️❤️

@intentionallyinpired 4 года назад

I’m was born 1970 but James Taylor was my happy place growing up but even more so as an adult relating to the lyrics❤️❤️❤️❤️

@intentionallyinpired 4 года назад

dilwich yes mehhh

@MyRofaith 3 года назад

His music along with Carole King's music kept me sane during my assignment in the USAF from 1969 --1973.... that Gibson J50 sings along with JT...

@debrasaunders7200 3 года назад

Thank you for your service and welcome home baby

@dleoner1 3 года назад

Mr. Martin, JT and Norah Jones’ music helped me out immensely during OIF1. Thanks for paving the way for a young buck like me. R/ A Retired Marine

@tavaramirez668 3 года назад

Thankyou for serving❤🙏

@e.nreece6390 3 года назад

Carole King said she wrote "You've got a friend" in response to the line "I've seen lonely times when I could not find a friend.'' from this,which I find interesting

@Lauren-kk4ne 3 года назад

Thank you, I did not know this :)

@spello8191 3 года назад

Now I’m reading real musical history...thank you🙏

@douglasmcconnell8116 3 года назад

Dude not know that very interesting..

@ZyNgInaMo 3 года назад

James and carole I think had an amazing friendship...from what I've read Carole helped pull James out of the deep end

@cathymooney7498 3 года назад

I do believe for some time they were more than friends

@MalindaDeutrom 5 месяцев назад

This song was played at my brother's funeral, we were both career police officers and the compounded trauma of serving and protecting the community got the best of him. A legend. We use to listen to James Taylor growing up in the 70's and 80's, it seemed fitting to send him off to such a beautiful song💙

@gingerworrier776 3 месяца назад

Sending you love ❤️‍🩹

@jasonbaker4120 3 месяца назад

So sorry for your loss

@raytekip449 3 месяца назад

@@jasonbaker4120 God bless you both. Sorry for your loss. We are a law enforcement Family too. 💔😢

@rosslynmcmahon1193 2 месяца назад

Condolences..hugs❤

@irmalujan1723 2 месяца назад

Thank you both for your service 🙏🏻 So sorry for your loss 🙏🏻❤️

@sjljhb 4 года назад

Trying to wrap my head around these BBC performances being a month short of 50 years ago. A half a century? Yet the music and songs are timeless and as fresh and perfect today as ever. Incredible. Thank you James. 🙏🏻

@Araconox 3 года назад

Yes they are.

@bradnelson4778 3 года назад

Thank goodness the BBC had the foresight to record a multitude of performers who have all stood the test of time with timeless, genuine music.

@DarthTim525 3 года назад

Yet there is a sense that this music will make people cry for centuries

@Eleventhearlofmars 3 года назад

and so well recorded for 1970. The bbc had very good sound engineers it seems.

@virginialawler7725 3 года назад

@@Eleventhearlofmars They sure did. Great thanks to the BBC! And I think I just read somewhere that this has now even been restored

@vincemurphy77 2 года назад

I'm 31. My mom passed when I was 15. It feels surreal to think I have been on this earth now longer without her than with her. I always think how life would of been different with her here. Love you mom

@Cletus1987 Год назад

Keep your head up buddy. Know she’s always with you.

@richardyoung7415 Год назад

My friend, remember your mom is still with you in your heart, when you play JT lift your head up and smile knowing she there smiling with you. PEACE BE WITH YOU MY FRIEND. 🙏✌️😎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

@darm1959 Год назад

Vince, my mom passed when I was 15 also. I am now 64 and look forward to seeing her in heaven since we both believe in Jesus, I hope you’ll be with your mom again someday also. I am so very sorry for your loss. 💕🙏

@Mozezrox Год назад

Oh man. My mom got cancer when I was 16 and died when I was 19. I’m 27 so not quite there yet but that’s a heavy thought. Sending love.

@nelsonbevilac6103 Год назад

Parabéns a todos que deram declarações maravilhosas sobre suas mães.que Deus abençoe sempre a todos.

@jimsitar2043 2 месяца назад

This makes me think of my struggles with heroin addiction and the difficulties of staying clean.

@Lessontobe 2 месяца назад

💌🙏

@darlenehopeclark9639 Месяц назад

Good for you!!! I'm so proud of you!!! Keep on keeping on. God has your back when no one else does. Prayers for you 🙏

@helenrehder2193 Месяц назад

❤🌼

@loralisommer3142 10 дней назад

May you be blessed with amazing strength and faith you will overcome the darkness in your life. A golden light shines on you, open your eyes and let it fill your soul. Move forward and have a life of contentment and love. Peace, bird

@gregoryfortney6765 4 месяца назад

I’m listening in 2024 it takes me back to better times when things were simple and there wasn’t as much hate in the world !

@Peacekpr4 4 месяца назад

I tell that to people all the time but they don’t believe me. The 60s and 70s were better living than these current times. ✌️ ❤️

@pamcianci8281 4 месяца назад

You’ve got to be kidding - oh yeah, you’re a GUY!! Racism was just as horrible, women were constantly put down and as a child in the 50’s & 60’s I heard adults constantly calling Hispanics “wetbacks”, Jews “Kikes” and the “N” word for African Americans. We were slaughtering people in Vietnam and West Germans were shooting East Germans if they dared to cross the fence. You’re wearing rose- colored glasses buddy.

@timcooper7845 2 месяца назад

Yes.

@KerryLynn-l9k 15 дней назад

i'm really old, lived through wwii' I've had as good a life as anyone but there never was a time in my life when there wasn't hate. Wish it wasn't like that. All you can do is make the best of it.

@nickrandles1102 11 месяцев назад

My dad died yesterday in my arms. I did what I could. Look down upon me Jesus and help me make a stand. Goodbye Steve Randles, I'll see you soon.

@jamestaylor 11 месяцев назад

Everyone here sends their condolences to you and your family, Nick.

@nickrandles1102 11 месяцев назад

@@jamestaylorthat means the world. 😢 Thank you

@kristiecichon3099 11 месяцев назад

Praying for your sweet father. We all go. At least he went in the best way. We all go on. He’s still with you angel ❤

@brileygabriel4949 8 месяцев назад

God Bless you and your late father... ❤

@maryculbertson8569 8 месяцев назад

You were there that’s huge

@anniecorbin7998 3 года назад

The older I get the more this song means to me.

@bradbradley5421 2 года назад

💯ME TOO.

@nytemyst72 2 года назад

It is a treasure to see him perform this song when the pain was still fresh and when it hadn't been performed 1000's of times. This song has always hit hard for me but even harder watching the pain he is in performing it. He could have kept this song to himself but he chose to share it with us and I for one am eternally thankful he did.

@Ceeby 2 года назад

Many musical artists were addicted to drugs then. 😰😰

@lindapearce5699 2 года назад

Me too

@424pugsley 2 года назад

@@lindapearce5699 Is that the LP I knew?!?

@fresh50 2 года назад

Bryan, The demos consumed his friend, Suzanne. I am sure every time he sings this song the pain is still there...

@G0ETTIN 2 года назад

What had happened?

@AggroQM2 11 месяцев назад

My mother died on Valentine’s Day 2023 from Dementia Alzheimer’s nine days after her 86th birthday. It was the most devastating day of my life. I listened to this song that day, and it gave me a memory to cherish.

@254fde 10 месяцев назад

😥💔 We're identical. Mine too almost the same timing, age, and everything. 😢 So crushing to us-- so very hard each day each hour yet us 2 are like mega billions here as it happens to all humans. Still-- it's paralyzing 😥💔 to me and you.

@onlyyou7171 10 месяцев назад

lost my baby love -6-26-22@@254fde

@crumplezone1 8 месяцев назад

Treasure the memories and rejoice in her life my friend

@surfsup0862 7 месяцев назад

Me too, I share your grief 😢. My father died suddenly on Valentines Day 2023, just 3 weeks short of his 87th birthday. I miss him. Think of him most days, wish I could speak with him again just once. This song has a special link for me to him and my family. A beautiful song for the memories.

@cindy10989 6 месяцев назад

My mom died in November from dementia. She was living in her own hell and so were we for so long. At least they are at peace now.

@adobemastr 3 года назад

One man, one guitar. Pure talent with no unnecessary extras.

@susanroycroft89 Год назад

Yes indeed, no distractions in the background ( don't need 'em ) just the singer and the guitar. Great to see 😮😊

@boxfox2945 Год назад

Helps that he could play a guitar, pretty well. No need for blaring amp

@deemkn 2 года назад

this song always touches my soul, and is currently helping me get through the loss of a friend of mine who died at 22. “I always thought that I’d see you again.”

@blackgoldband7427 2 года назад

Sorry for your loss Deanna

@susanlumley5547 2 года назад

Sorry for the loss of your friend. Taken way too young. ❤

@GloriousPanic 2 года назад

I feel you.

@zamiadams4343 2 года назад

All the love to you at this hard time, this song is a true heartbreaker.x

@jaygalloway848 2 года назад

I also feel the same, my friend passed away, we knew each other since the age of 4, not really going to get into details or take away from your story but I know how you feel. This song is so amazing!!

@redparrot53 4 года назад

After ALL these years of being a fan, this STILL makes me CRY!!! James, you were and ARE AMAZING!!

@califmuslim 4 года назад

Linda Gilliam, Yes he is amazing! My first concert was James Taylor. ❤️

@Mr25thfret 4 года назад

No one but James can play an acoustic guitar and make it sound that beautiful. And what a voice. Oh, what a voice. When I hear this song, it takes me back to 1970, lying across my bed at age 13, listening in awe, to this musical genius.

@rickpetroske891 4 года назад

@@Mr25thfret Makes it all the more timeless for those of us who were there to hear this classic the first time around . Well said Mr25thfret , well said .

@rickpetroske891 4 года назад

James voice just flows with so little effort . His music indeed timeless .

@mrsheatherteske 4 года назад

I will from time to time. My mom's name was Susan (close to Suzanne) and after she died I played this song and just cried, along with a few others. 20yrs later I still get a bit misty eyed hearing it

@frankmisaege3520 2 месяца назад

I think a lot of Sons and Dads have shed tears listening to this legendary tune. I'm one of 'em.

@joncane 4 года назад

Brilliant then, brilliant today.

@margaretlowe5220 2 года назад

I get goosebumps and cry whenever I hear this song. Lost my best friend to suicide while we were estranged. It really hit home!

@elizabethnovotny109 2 года назад

I cannot imagine…I was estranged for years from a best friend… came back in contact and things were awesome… then she got cancer… I will always remember that on her deathbed she remembered and said…when you were mad at me….it made me so sick inside. I do believe that she’s asleep in Christ and that we will be together again!!! I hope that you have those same beliefs. JT is not a believer… which makes me so sad for him. Those of us who have Jesus look forward to a big celebration! His blessings now and always!!!💗

@josh2663 2 года назад

Sorry for your loss, hope all is well

@jayneholdsworth5608 2 года назад

So sorry for you're heartbrake

@bigsur175 2 года назад

I wonder if my exwife would think about me if I commit suicide 🤔 cause it's getting tough

@AbbyNormal777 2 года назад

At least she was given some peace. I failed at my attempt, but never again.

@margiestaneff568 4 года назад

Bittersweet memories...bit of a tearing up going on here..

@ernestscuttle9139 3 года назад

Just a bit? It’s torrential here.

@alexzandernathan4060 Месяц назад

Seriously I heard this song for the first time in 2024. It's hard to believe the talent and raw sound. No auto tune or synthesizers or effects. Pure talent.

@schannstewart9385 Месяц назад

No electric guitar

@michelleshafto4141 Месяц назад

Seriously? The first time? Wow, yeah he was pretty amazing. He lives in the town where I grew up. And he plays at a venue there every fourth and fifth of July. It's called Tanglewood, in Lenox mass. If you ever have a chance to go you should. I think he always has one of his sons with him now he is up there in age.

@Vicky-fn2ru Месяц назад

Wow wow wow

@StudabakerHawk54 Месяц назад

Welcome to the best music of the 20th century.

@suzannehedderly1331 4 года назад

This song came at a tough time for me and was always meaningful. Hard to hear but at the same time something to hang on to. And I'm still here. Thank you James Taylor.

@davidp7037 3 года назад

Glad to hear you are still here

@royferguson3909 3 года назад

@@davidp7037 keep on . keeping on. ... please, from U.K.

@lastnamefirst4035 3 года назад

Same here. Tough times at 17. My name same as yours, Suzanne

@knarf_on_a_bike 3 года назад

"Lord knows when the cold wind blows it'll turn your head around." Gets me every time. 😥

@anaraspini6917 3 года назад

Please know this: if you start scrolling down the comments from the start of the song on, your comment and the part of the song where James sings those exact words synchronize 🥰

@saint1981311158 3 года назад

Ditto

@alisonc-s6658 3 года назад

My favourite line of the song ❤️

@Araconox 3 года назад

Exactly for me as well. Everyman should wrap themselves around this line and song. Even 50 years later it sounds as fresh and prescient as it ever did, when I was 20 or now at 70. Life is so short it just takes my breath away.

@rico9955 2 года назад

@@Araconox can I get your thoughts on this line? I’ll be very honest I can’t seem to figure it out, I’m not entirely sure what it means but none the less I love it. What does it mean to you?

@barbarayoung5862 4 года назад

Such beauty and purity. This video is a gift.

@SterlingRe Год назад

My god he sounds incredible , both the vocals and the acoustic guitar. This is really special. 53 years later and I’m thrilled to listen to this classic that I never tire of.

@danieljones9392 Год назад

You are so righr

@lilpoohbear653 4 месяца назад

kids now do not know how to truly connect...yes, it is heartbreaking

@steveenlow3689 4 года назад

How can such a simple setting, produce such an incredible sound. And 50 yrs later, still does the same, JT fan 👏👏😁

@jerryrudd4723 2 года назад

I love this performance!!!

@rpsig250 3 года назад

The first time I heard this song it was on a car radio in Boston around 1971 and I had an accident. My fault. Fifty years later, I watched this video and cried. What a powerful artist.

@beckywatson81 3 года назад

James Taylor has the most soothing music. His music really helps to calm the human brain. It also helps to emotionally deal with life.

@petmomful2260 3 года назад

"Try not to try to hard, it's just a lovely ride." I have this posted on a board in my office at home.

@johnkolose8939 3 года назад

Yes I grew up in the 70ties when songs really meant something so meaningful alots changed since then...

@Cletus1987 Год назад

Hope all is well Ms. Becky. Bless you

@emmarae4322 4 месяца назад

This video was filmed the day I was born. I'm now 53. ❤ His voice so incredible, so comforting

@bearman000ify 4 года назад

Wow. All these beautiful memories floating around in my head. 50 years, and they seem like they've gone by in a blink! That's life I guess.

@rickmaki8282 3 года назад

That 50 years did go by too quick!

@veganconservative1109 3 года назад

Fifty years later from first listening to his song as a young child and just liking the sound... and now as an old adult I know EXACTLY what the song is about. So many gone.

@juliedeleon9337 2 года назад

There will never be another James Taylor and David Gates in the music industry.

@emmamortiboy1520 3 года назад

To write this at 22 about his girlfriend who had sadly passed away is mind blowing

@robinheyt7240 3 года назад

Female best friend, if I remember correctly

@dianaalderfer-lengel2555 3 года назад

same, reminds me of my bf during nursing school. died from complications of ALS....I'll never have a friend so pure and honest again

@thewkovacs316 3 года назад

close female friend breakup of his band, the flying machine his struggle with drugs and alcohol

@mirandaal4541 3 года назад

22 is perhaps the most creative age for singer-songwriters. Just a few examples of artists and the hits they wrote at 22: Michael Jackson - "Billie Jean," George Michael - "Careless Whisper," Gary Barlow - "Back For Good," Prince Be (from PM Dawn) - "I'd Die Without You"

@jenjensen6916 3 года назад

WHAT A VOICE he had at 22! None other like it, he looks like a cross between Jesus and Kurt Cobain. ha!

@thebowerscomplex5753 Месяц назад

I play and sing this beautiful song often still, even at 73 years old. I believe it’s the favorite song of my life and JT my favorite singer.

@greensombrero3641 4 года назад

an american icon. one of the greatest ever. a national treasure. what a powerful songwriter and musician.

@Eleventhearlofmars 3 года назад

Recorded by the best British corporation, thankfully the bbc were so good at getting great sound for these artists 51 years ago. It sounds like it was recorded yesterday. Infact this is a better recording than some more modern ones.

@nehemiahalvarado1209 4 года назад

Won't you look down upon me Jesus

@pigeonlove 3 года назад

@APCSW19 3 года назад

There's a really powerful line.

@SqwarkParrotSpittingFeathers 3 года назад

No Jesus son of god. No god, just wishful thinking, stories based upon old Sumarian Egyptian myths that are obviously complete nonsense.

@chriswillis64 4 года назад

This song never gets old. 💕

@royferguson3909 3 года назад

neither will we , my virtual friend

@barbbombardir8854 2 года назад

Agreed 💕

@elmonte777 Год назад

To who ever is reading this God has a plan never give up....🙏

@thomasfields2082 7 месяцев назад

not a believer but its better than nothing. well done.

@AnnemarieToby 6 месяцев назад

❤thank u

@ShekosteMundia 6 месяцев назад

There is HOPE . Lsk🇿🇲 18/03/ 24❤

@michaelb2388 6 месяцев назад

Nonsense

@MissMichSan 5 месяцев назад

Thank you

@parkerterrell5578 3 года назад

My dad disappeared Christmas eve of 93. I was 13. They found his murdered body when the thaw came in march. This is the song I picked for his funeral.

@juailee 3 года назад

I’m so sorry 😔

@cherylali5113 3 года назад

Very sad.you choose a nice song

@sheilabookspan9309 3 года назад

Im so sorry! You are never alone with Jesus. And your father is home. One day again you will be together! 🙏💞

@merncat3384 3 года назад

Wow, so sorry man.. beautiful song

@laisiasanaigulevu8139 3 года назад

Oh how devastating and heart breaking.. I'm so very sorry.

@walterhagelsteiniii7588 4 года назад

Dear James, Five years ago my only child was killed by a drunk driver, who ran a red light as she was crossing the street. She is my everything!!!! I always loved this song, but viewed it as a love song between a couple. After she died I put your music on to calm my soul. When “Fire and Rain” came on, I heard a different message that struck a major chord with my daughter. I wanted to share this story with you to say thank you for writing songs that speak to the soul of your listeners. God Bless, Walter

@jamestaylor 4 года назад

We're so sorry for your loss, Walter, but glad that Fire & Rain was able to bring you some small comfort.

@babyblue6743 2 года назад

I don’t know whether I should say this, and you may well know this already, but it wasn’t your daughter that died, it was only her outer shell, not her spirit, the real person, that is immortal and lives forever. I’ve lost many people in my life, and I miss them and it’s still very painful. This realisation keeps me going, and the fact they were here for a specific purpose and died at a specific time, that was agreed between their individual soul (which is a complex entity)and a much greater power is mind blowing, but the truth of it makes us surrender to who we truly are. I know the supernatural world exists, and God. Every experience is to teach us something, realising that this material world is not all there is is a great and comforting realisation. It probably sounds good, from someone who isn’t particularly brave with the dying bit myself, but it is about change and not nothingness. We live in a very fallen world, and bad things happen because of the conduct of individuals, unrealised and ignorant, and this is what causes problems. If all humans were evolved and intelligent, there would be no wrongdoings. We are the light and life of God, we are all spiritual beings no matter how misguided we are. May spirituality touch you and abide with you always🙏💕. Love and prayers.

@stevenpettinga7400 Год назад

I simply understand your loss & your pain. One gets a response on YT; it's often the top of the head thing. I have for the last 60 years not had to endure many such a painful losses. Has it altered the cource of my life? Yes. It's part of life. Most of us totally understand what you are saying and how much it affected you . When you let people get under your skin; they win and you loose. Nothing can change the river of history we experience. You must understand that most people are on your side. God Bless You Sir, These are weights we all must bear. Steven Pettinga, Indianapolis.

@Cletus1987 Год назад

Stay well, Walter. She’s always with you. Please know that. Take care of yourself brother. Bless you.

@helloworldRR Год назад

😢

@connieroberson3814 3 года назад

This song made me cry! My husband & I got married 6/26/70. We had almost 50 years married but he passed away 2/7/20! I woke up that morning to find he had passed in his sleep! We had so many happy days & I thought they’d never end! Life is almost unbearable without Jimmy. I miss him more every day. When you’ve been with someone for half a century it’s very hard to carry on as a single person. I still consider myself as married! I’m 72 now & don’t know if I could ever find another Jimmy!

@boowrathgaming1275 Год назад

That is True Love Indeed!

@carolyngrant2584 Год назад

So sorry for your loss I never had a love like that you were very lucky xx

@davidnikolalde Год назад

😢

@caroleyre9144 Год назад

God bless you I hope you’re doing ok I’m with my Hisband 27 years 29 years together. I feel very grateful you have to cherish each moment together and you did that…true love ways. 🙏🌻☘️❤️

@dv2033 Год назад

I'm assuming the happy years were well worth one of you living alone the last years. What scares me about love is the fear of the feeling of being left alone. Whether it's thru betrayal or death. What are your thoughts?

@jedshilling4918 3 месяца назад

One of my close family friends passed away unexpectedly the other day and this song came on my shuffle playlist. I immediately lost it. Going to miss him dearly. Thankful my father introduced great music to me at such a young age. God speed.

@bd_danks6690 2 года назад

This song makes me cry. Every time. It doesn’t matter where I’m at in life. This something about this song that hits me.

@michaelpress9863 7 месяцев назад

Especially when you read the backstory and put yourself in his shoes (or attempt to).

@mrjmillz4441 7 месяцев назад

Got me to...now🥲

@jena8728 2 года назад

My dad passed away a few days ago...Thank you James Taylor. Your music is healing my broken heart 💔

@huffpappy 3 года назад

This is a truly beautiful song. What a genius!

@jcondon1 11 месяцев назад

Wow! Amazing live performance... Never seen you live in concert until today.

@patlogan9752 3 года назад

The history of this song is....James was in rehab and befriended a young lady that committed suicide...very sad. Listen to the song again......I thought I'd see you tomorrow

@libertygiveme1987 Месяц назад

@patlogan9752 -That's interesting. I heard that she was a dear friend of his, and her family, mainly her parents, kept pushing her to excel. She couldn't take it anymore, so she took her own life.

@aicarnie 2 года назад

The ladies and gentlemen who worked as BBC sound engineers back then were incredibly talented. The live sound quality from shows like The Old Grey Whistle Test was so far beyond anything offered by other shows / channels.

@adrianbew4414 Год назад

awsome sound, not really bettered today.

@RobDK-wn1no Год назад

Agreed. The other classic I love is Rod Stewart singing Maggie May on Top of the Pops from the same period!

@yessie_48 2 года назад

Playing this for my 17 year old senior cat as he slowly passes away. James has always been such a comforting voice to me and I hope it helps him feel more at peace during his last days ❤️

@bobloblaw9791 Год назад

WoW, from 1 cat lover to another. 😢

@paulrhodesquinn 11 месяцев назад

I feel your pain 😢What a wonderful thing to do for your lovely cat. I hope he didn’t suffer. 🩷

@milliemitchell7716 10 месяцев назад

Okay, now you made me cry. I have a sweet old boy feline with multiple health issues and the mere thought of losing him is just too much. I hope your boy passed peacefully over the rainbow bridge where he can chase butterflies with his pals.

@lawtonloraine4144 2 месяца назад

I was 12 years old when this came out, i listened to it on a cliff edge watching the surf until I went in and found myself at home. My house was not a home but a hell I escaped to go surfing and meeting hippies who gave me my first hugs.

@ravendano 4 года назад

I'm extremeley excited JT brought this over to his channel, I've loved this ENTIRE concert for years now. I'm 30, and I realize music is just not this real anymore. I discovered this 5 years ago, when I was 25. I don't think I'm the only one who thinks this is one of JT's greatest, if not his greatest, performance. The sound is so crisp. Masterclass in performance and songwriting. Lovely!

@veganconservative1109 3 года назад

Last century I would go out of my way to browse record stores in order to buy a single loved song. Now there are all these 'modern' songs specifically made to be 'a hit' that can be found for free... and I can't be bothered to listen to those. Its like real music died when the century ticked over.

@mdogg1604 3 года назад

I remember when the song came out.... liked it then, but here I am all these years later, and tears are running down my face....it must be a great song, eh?

@howlinwulf Год назад

Only music does that it's magical

@bgoc1263 Год назад

Always brings a tear to my eyes That's what music is supposed to do Touch the soul and heart ❤️

@colinmaher778 2 года назад

What an amazing legacy. Songs like this will live on as long as there are people around to listen. We have lived through a golden age of music, future generations will lament how lucky we were. Thank you James.

@rebeccacorbin1590 8 месяцев назад

This is the epitome of the 70s for me. Hanging out with friends and someone pulls out an acoustic guitar. Sometimes around a campfire....no cell phones. I really feel sorry for kids today. That sweet simply is gone.

@Sides3Sides 8 месяцев назад

No, it’s not. Just different from your past. Things change, but sweetness still here. ❤️

@whoatherejohnny 7 месяцев назад

No need to diminish the present to cherish the past. You have your memories and they will have theirs.

@SusanGeyer-l4k 7 месяцев назад

Around a fire on a beach in Gran Canaria falling in love with someone called ..James...his voice and his guitar. I often wonder if he remembers me. A wonderful night.

@wedduck 4 года назад

My late sister used to love me singing this to her. She called it pure music.

@royferguson3909 3 года назад

your sister was / is totally correct. I love her musical choice. I imagine she was ( and is ) . The brightest star, in our galaxy. And, I mean that sincerely. Good taste is beautiful. God Bless you from Canterbury U.K.

@krusherking1 3 года назад

We are so fortunate to have James Taylor's music be the accompaniment of our lives.

@BlueJWay999 Год назад

I'm sitting here bawling my eyes out thinking of a dear friend I lost to drugs and how I always held onto hope that one day she would come back to us and get better. This song hits hard.

@theway3660 9 месяцев назад

You will see her again!

@clintscofield3897 2 месяца назад

I'm still listening to this in 2024 The songs in the '70s and '80s. I still listen to him very much. The '70s was a great error for me. I love the '70s

@thomasnelson5758 2 года назад

It's always chilling watching artists perform famous legendary songs before they became massive hits. This song is now one of Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Songs of All Time and here he is quietly introducing and playing it to minimal response at the beginning. Nowadays if James starts picking that intro it will send audiences into rapturous applause

@bfnb21 Год назад

That's because they don't know how to behave anymore.

@adamszew Год назад

Oh, man! To think of everything that has happened to the world since 1970 and to know that this song is still the same as it was back then. Truly timeless and classic. I have never met a person who does not appreciate this man's music. Never take advantage of music as perfect as this!

@mikejschin 2 года назад

I bought the "Sweet Baby James" album in 1970 while a sophomore in college. That vinyl got worn out from being played so many times. "Fire and Rain" was hands down the most popular song for me and my fellow students during that time. No other performer came close to James Taylor. Thank you, JT, for enriching our lives then and now.

@ted7606 17 дней назад

Iam 71 they dont make this kind music any more..GOD BLESS you JT

@lauratompkins5006 3 года назад

Love my James. He was my first love, and I've been blessed to see him 7x. I always wait until it's quiet, and yell out "I love you, James!". He always says "I love you, too". He is the very best. Ever.💙💙

@monilaninetynine3811 2 года назад

Wow😳

@JLLJR 3 года назад

Seems like life was simpler and everything was okay.

@jlmills9936 3 года назад

I finally got to see James Taylor in concert a few weeks ago. I cried when he sang this song. I didn't mean to, but when music brings me to tears I know that moment in time is pure peace and love. He was so giddy as the concert went on with the crowd singing along and yelling to him "We love you JT". In the end, I felt like he didn't want to leave the stage! We gave back so much to him as he shared his gift of music to us. Really special night. Really special guy...

@mikelippe9244 2 года назад

Got to see James Taylor a few years back in Kansas City at the Sprint Center along with Carole King was a great evening lots of good songs by both artists they don't make them like this anymore

@TheSmiths10Tons 3 месяца назад

3:09 he looks up and has teary eyes.. Love you, James.

@jakebrandt5882 3 года назад

Timeless. One of the greatest pieces of songwriting to ever exist.

@gregadcox4100 2 года назад

Well said. Totally agree!

@CODYJM822 2 года назад

Without question 💯

@anthonyfajardo8273 2 года назад

What a incredible artist! I never get tired of listening to his music!

@dhb9403 4 года назад

As close to perfection as you can get. Thank you, James Taylor!

@RichardZumach 10 месяцев назад

This music was so compassionate what's happened to this generation ???

@chaplainmattsanders4884 3 года назад

1:25 “Won’t you look down upon me, Jesus...” That line gets me every time.

@kellysamuels7456 2 года назад

Me too! Very Soulful....

@borkumriff642 2 года назад

Same here in Amsterdam !!!

@Romans8-9 2 года назад

Surprising Mr Taylor showed such reverence for the Lord in that one song lyric and never became a believer.

@Albertanator 2 года назад

@@Romans8-9 Not yet anyways.....

@joefriedman9843 2 года назад

I'm not religious in the slightest and I completely agree. Something about it is really impactful.

@jesseharrington797 2 года назад

This performance shows how phenomenal of a musician JT really is. Flawless acoustic guitar playing with a legendary voice and superb song writing

@chaplainmattsanders4884 Год назад

Exactly. The whole package. God bless you JT!

@Daniel-ou4fb 6 месяцев назад

I watched my hero passing away the other day, three days before Easter. He was like a great stone that the family was built upon. 3 children, 9 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, and one great-great granddaughter. We were all there and got to say goodbye. I am so grateful for that and to know that he wasn't put away somewhere and forgotten about.

@H0ldDaPickle Год назад

This song reminds me of my little girl I lost when she was just a baby. I love you Nico, and daddy still thinks about you everyday.

@denisevanselow2722 7 месяцев назад

❤🫂

@lordvicious7017 3 года назад

Just a man, a guitar, and a microphone. Few today understand this.

@solonwoodall1330 3 года назад

Few can do it.

@mattcorke6544 3 года назад

Simplicity

@roylivingston9085 3 года назад

That's when it's best. Saw travis tritt in jackson michigan. Just him and his guitar.

@mikeymaff8074 3 года назад

You are SO spot on

@feliciasimpson2276 3 года назад

When music was pure gold.

@maryronan9758 3 года назад

James reminds me of growing up in the 70s. I feel bad for the kids in 2020. The seventies really were the good ole days.......

@WyattWinters 3 года назад

I may have missed the seventies by serveral decades, but trust me I'm not missing out on JT :)

@GABA9110 3 года назад

Don't feel bad, Born in 1991 and my Dad introduced me to JT :)

@christopheralfred729 3 года назад

Born in ‘86, my dad passed JT down to me. When my daughter was an infant in ‘14, I’d use his Greatest Hits album every night during her nighttime feeding. Passed on to me, now I’m passing it down to her :)