James Taylor - Fire and Rain (Official Audio) 

May your days be easy. May you always have a smile on your face

Yes I wish that too. 🩵🦋🙏🩷

Well said!

Big respect 💯

These days are long but the years are short. Yup

😊

Feb 22😊

Feb 23, 2024

Feb 26th 2024 but first time hearing this. I like.

i am. My friend died a few days ago and this song came to mind!

I lost my sister Ramona a couple years back she died of septic shock and cancer rest in peace sissy

My sympathies!

I'm very sorry. My heart goes out to you.

@@shylocie595 this notification made my night. I appreciate you

I'm really sorry for your loss. David.

You were with him when he passed, I'm sure that brought him comfort knowing his son was with him to the end....

😢

Thank you for sharing this..think he did make it to heaven. Be well yourself ❤

So many friends dead now. I hope they make it to heaven because I was raised Catholic and learned that God forgives

Just happened to me earlier. Brought some stuff out I've been bottling for a while. It doesn't help that it's been a while since I've heard it.

Me- over an ex.

I have bursted out in tears for a nothing my whole life.

yes, me. I play it when i hear someone that i know, has died.

James wrote this as memoir to his friend who had committed suicide. So yes it does make me cry every once in a while.

Me there too. I'm also 65, It was a great time to be 14 when it debuted. It's my son's and my song. I send it to him every now and then.

And a lifetime so much better than kids today will ever have.

I'm right there with you Big Rich. This was released just before I entered High School. Those were great and unforgettable days.

@@magic5596 Well said, I often wish my kids could have experienced these awesome years.

I too am 65 and a preacher. I just wrote a sermon on hope from Jeremiah’s Lamentations. Seems to go well with this song.

I'm so sorry. May you be encouraged.

Rip to your loving mother and god bless and take care

So sad to hear about you mom I lost mine as well as a teen so I understand wow 12 must had to be so hard I'm waiting to see my mom again as well its 44 years might see each other up there

i hate to say it but its true!!!!

I'm the same mate he brings out the emotional side of me 👍

This song would make Thanos burst into tears.

Duane Allman and Dickey Betts could do the same thing with their guitars locking together.

You sure don't know my fiancée

🤝

May God Bless You

To you as well.

Thank you from the heart! It means a lot to a lonely soul! May God bless and keep you! ✌️💛🤘

Its not meant to be about comfort. Have you listened to it at all?

My Condolences 🙏

xxx

@@paulaperrelli7356 Thank you for your kind words, Paula. I still think about and miss her deeply every single day. It's only been 3 months 5 days, but I imagine I'll be feeling this way for a long time, and especially after reading your comment -- lately I've been leaning heavily on the advice and conversation of others who have also lost their moms, so thank you for commenting. My sincere condolences on the loss of your own mom and my prayers and good wishes are with you, as well

Sorry for your loss..😥

I'm so sorry for your loss

My deepest condolences, she may be gone but not forgotten. Be strong my sister…

Love to you, dear. Losing your Mom never fully heals. I hope you can find peace and live happy when you are able. She will be proud. ❤️🫂 Lost my Mom 5 years ago. It eases. It never heals fully. 😢

I'm sorry for your loss 🙏

I hope you're a coming along well. You and your family!💌

You'll be ok, I promise this

So sorry, may God comfort you.

Sorry for your loss Brittney.....ur mum had IMPECCABLE MUSICAL TASTE STAY WELL

Beautiful

So wholesome

I first heard this song in 2003 while working at garden street iron and metal, and it made me feel like wow I feel like that sometimes and I never knew how to put it in words. I love this song, thanks Dave Niemiester aka the can man for turning me on to this good music.

Precious memory

You should definitely watch this movie about '70s music, Almost Famous.

For sure!

Amen especially for me 😊

DITTO ! ❤❤❤🎉

And I'm one of those people 😢

😊

So often lately, that is my prayer up to God. Old house, old car, worrying about my beloved diabetic cat.

Yes it will.

yeah right,

I did a search for best songs saying goodbye. This was #1. Just reading the words and listening to him sing and look at the album cover shows his sadness. I pour mine into my jjournal. This song is sad but comforting.

Truly.

I am sorry for your loss. I'm sorry to hear that your friend crossed the rainbow bridge. 🐎🦄🌈🌉 🙏

There special sent they my friend ❤️👍

Turn to Jesus Christ, my friend and accept him as your savior and Lord, and he will see you through your grief and tough time God bless you, my friend

Bless you. God is there, though it's EXTREMELY difficult someday to have Faith. People may not want to admit that, but we ALL struggle through the Valley of Death, and oh Lord, it can be so dark and so terrifying, but He's there with you always......

Omg very sorry for your loss nothing I can say will help but God bless you

Blessing to you and your family. I will keep u in prayer. Peace b with u❤

Sorry for your loss. I find visiing the grave and telling them what i've been up to. Hard at first, but just remember him and try and get on with life. He wouldn't want you grieving for the rest of your life. Always kiss my hand then touch the headstone as i say goodbye. Hope this helps.✌🏻

So sorry for your loss. May the lord bring you peace and comfort. Blessings 😇

My uncle just passed away yesterday (Grandpa Seth in Troll 2). For 10 years after his sister died he withdrew and did not contact any of us. I sent him Christmas cards; he never replied. We learned a couple weeks ago he was getting evicted from long-term care but all our efforts to locate him (the facility name we were given did not exist) failed. Notice of his death did reach my mother and his former roommate's niece.

I pray you truly know Jesus, and have accepted Him in your heart as your Lord and Savior! You know the Word says if we believe with our hearts that God raised Jesus from the dead, and confess with our mouth that Jesus Christ is Lord, we shall be saved! God bless you!

My only child passed away 26 days ago, he was 37 years old. Can't tell you the depth of my missing him. Your comment gave me some comfort. For that, I thank you.❤

I feel the same and I'm Jewish. # James roets

​@@joantierney8532I'm so sorry for your pain I lost my only child in 2007 he was 19 He was my ❤. It's not a day that goes by that he doesn't cross my mind every hour. 16 years I still remember every little detail. The pain does not go away I turned towards God to ease my pain. May God bless you and give you peace.Wanda

I agree, and please never doubt that there will always be good people in this world. Mankind would have been long gone by now if that hadn't always been the case.

Thank you for saying this. My soul has been so lonely. Felt I couldn't take another day. I've lost the ones that left the earth from that feeling. We have something in common this song. And survival

Yes, EmLou1976; and continue to seek them. They nourish our spirits.

Sorry for your loss 😔🙏🏽

Maaaan my parents introduced me to this when I was a young boy and it’s always stuck. Haven’t lost either of them yet, but it’s on the horizon. Soon enough we’ll be in the same boat. Cheers friend

Was my mom’s favorite also. I lost her june 12th of last year. This song never fails to put a smile on my face every time

She’ll always be there

Your mama's still with you my friend. Always keep her in your mind.👍

You are not foolish for thinking that I wish it were true as well. I’ve had critter since I was born. Always had a pet that was a best friend and confidant. People suck 😂 animals don’t judge you they just love you unconditionally. We have a lot to learn from them. Sorry about your loss. Take care of yourself

Sorry about your cat. I have one of my own she's almost 10. When it's her time idk what I will do. They mean so much to us.❤

Sorry for your loss . I just lost my Cat Binx he was 12 yrs old and I can’t believe he is gone . Your heart never gets over it . I am so sorry praying for you during this time

With you.

I'm sad today an fire an rain keep playing in my mind, I'm having fire an rain an holding it close, old memories an new pains.its Comforting,.my time is at hand... missing Soo many GOOD DAYS..🤗

Sorry for you. My mom went to the other world in 2021. I hope she's well... 🙄😘😭

@@francescaciucci1193 My condolences. 😢

If Cher didn’t create autotune in 1999, we’d all be listening to this good stuff on the radio still. And not just us, all other people would listen to.

Agreed. There is something so soothing about it

Am always glad to receive positive comments from my lovely fans 🤍🖤 it's absolutely my pleasure bringing sweet melody to you. May God bless you awesomely 🙏 I hope you have fun listening to this music 🎧❣️. Have you been to any of my concert?

Only one James. Glad he is in my lifetime ❤

Of course

This is one of the greatest misunderstood songs ever written. James Taylor proves that it is better to be lucky than good. Everyone misunderstands the song to be all about the loss of a love, the emotional toll of the loss, and the recollections of conversations and an airplane crash. The song is actually a pity party for James Taylor. It's about the suicide of his girlfriend, his drug addiction and rehab, and the failure of his new band "Flying Machines". The song is not deep, but incredibly shallow.

Yea❤

Amen ❤

I'm dying alone 😢 please send prayers

Yes Some of the greatest lyrics ever. I wonder, does it matter what the lyrics really mean (to James) OR how listeners perceive the words and how they affect them.

May he rest in peace. I'm sorry for your loss

I'm so sorry. I'm so very sorry for your loss and your pain.

@@georgiabrown9458 is this the Georgia that used to live in Pennsylvania?

It will for years man... I'm sorry and my condolences.

Sorry for your loss. No more suffering. Your grandson is at peace. 🙏❤

So sorry for your loss 😓❤but glad I found someone the same age as me who shares my love for this song.

I am so sorry for your loss. I lost my mom when I was 22, she was 49. She died from cancer but she was depressed and struggled from alcohol abuse; it was like I lost her twice. Please continue to reach out, seek support and allow people, and know that you are not alone. This time of year can be extra difficult for the loss of a loved one. My mom passed in October so I had to endure all the first holidays within a short period of time. My grief counselor at Hospice really helped me get through that time and I am ever grateful for finding her. Sending you hugs, strength and whatever you need at this time. ❤

@@jenniferjuniper8075 similar situation to mine, this last 2 years was bad for my dad, he drank but never had an issue with drinking until these past 2 years, he started struggling really bad, constantly in his chair so drunk he couldn't move, he tried quitting multiple times each time he tried was a longer period of time he went without alcohol, but one time when he was detoxing it was really bad and he hallucinated and had to go to the hospital, something was pushing him to the edge, and I wish I had asked him what was going on, like I would ask how he was doing and stuff, but I should have sat down and had a Convo with him about it. I miss him everyday, thank you for your words ♥️

Sorry for your loss! I'm the same age as your dad. I have a 9 year old. Doesn't make life easy and then again it does. Cherish those memories.

TK Steampunk i don't know you but i love you hang in there you'll see him again

Ditto. Breathe deep. It is unbelievably painful, isn't it? Peace

😔🫂🕊🌤🌈

@@bethramsey1758 Your response is so perfect (for my style).

Even worse when the person you love isnt passed, but locked in a cage, didnt believe the punishment for having little drugs on her would take my fiance and now its been 4 years another 20 to wait. 🤦‍♂️😥

@@atreyu3573 that's horrible! The Judiciary System sentences child abusers and baby murderers to less time than that! The D.A. tried to sentence my son to 25 years for being a repeat offender of possession of paraphernalia, heroin residue in a coke can, and a piece of cotton. The Judge told the D.A. ABSOLUTELY NOT! This young man will become even more addicted in prison! He needs long term rehab not prison!

Exactly, but not a friend, but his ex-girlfriend Suzanne Scnherr.

You should look deeper into its story, it's truly incredible and the lyrics will make alot more sense, "sweet dreams and flying machines in pieces in the ground"

@@ColeFiteMusic James Taylor was in a band called The Flying Machine

OK

First verse is about hearing about his friend Susanne who had died. Next verse is about his heroine addiction. Last verse is about his band he formed while in a mental institution.

Is that true?

was about his hirl freind ,, i know, ive had ,3 plane crashes,,

Did not know about that I think from the song at least that he lost his friend from airline accident

Susanne died of an overdose so verse 1 was about drugs too. Last year I lost my ex-fiancee to a heroin overdose. When she left me she got into doing heroin and the guy would shoot her up while she was still asleep. May she and Susanne rest in peace.

@@airheadrica1956 he said that the airplane part was from a headline he saw on a newspaper. I guess it was a bad day for James and a lot of other people.

I'm so very sorry to correct you, and don't want you to feel bad. I lived in James Dorm at UNC. We pitched in and bought his high school girlfriend because he missed her and couldn't smile very often. Her plane went down....no survival.

Exactly Danny........great !!....

My best friend's name was Dan and my initials are jt ... Caught my eye ... This song gives me goosebumps... I miss him so bad

Did you ever look up his inspiration? “The first verse is about my reactions to the death of a friend,” Taylor explained. Suzanne Schnerr was a young woman who had befriended Taylor during his Flying Machine days. Later, at a mental-health facility, she committed suicide after being assigned an isolation cell. "Suzanne, the plans they made put an end to you" He continues, “The second verse is about my arrival [back] in this country with a monkey on my back.” Here he implores Jesus to give him the strength he needs to survive his potentially lethal heroin addiction. "My body’s aching and my time is at hand" In conclusion, Taylor candidly offers, “The third verse of that song refers to my recuperation in Austin Riggs [a psychiatric hospital in Stockbridge, Massachusetts], which lasted about five months.” Here he faced the reality of the demise of his youthful, idealistic goals. "Sweet dreams and flying machines in pieces on the ground"

@@magic5596 I did yes. Great songs come from the heart

This song is about a woman who died. It’s very sad. I would hope life isn’t all about that.

I feel this message more than any other!! My Father passed on the 8th of this month and this song reminds me of him as well 💔 When I left his house on the 7th I told him that I’d see him tomorrow, that unfortunately didn’t happen because he passed before I could get there 😢 May your Mother RIP and this song keep all your sweet memories alive ❤️

Wonderful Song ,My Condolences.

Condolences

Bless you steve x🙏🏻

Me too, I’m 60…

My ex died from covid and though he was my ex, he was still my friend. He live about 75 away and I didn’t know he was sick until they called my son to tell him that my ex was in the hospital. Two days later he died. I always thought that I’d see him again. It’s broken my heart..

@@vanessakeck5148 I'm so sorry to hear about that. Ex or not, we have all known people who live in our hearts and memories. And it is never easy to think of them being gone. Best wishes to you. Keep alive the sweet memory of when you and your Ex were one.

@@davelee8961 how very sweet and kind. Thank you.

God bless you and support you in your sorrow.

@@daceliepins9108 Your sentiments mean more, to me, than I can deeply express~Thank you.

I'm so sorry for your loss. My beloved brother past away 2 weeks ago, I hadn't seen him for 20 years, but I always held out hope I would see him at least one more time again before Heaven.But I never did.

@@CocoBabe777 See Blessigs on your heart. He looks over you now~and, God ensures you WILL HAPPILY SEE HIM AGAIN.

May the good Lord help you with your struggles. He will always support you, and He will always get you through hard times. May God bless you.

tsinat yisteh abate, hulum neger yalfal

James poured his heart out for all of us to share his sadness. It gives us a time in our life to understand our loss. Love to you and music is part of our self care.

Always reminds me of my beautiful funny mom

Flying machines... it references his band, FLYING MACHINES , that had failed and broken up. Just one more source of anguish in his life at that time. The sweet dreams referred to the plan Suzanne must have had for her future.

Yes Jimmy when you think to yourself it's time to throw the towel in but your Soul and Heart tells you to carry on.Darkness can be turned into Sunshine if you believe in yourselfs inner strength,never ever give up. ☀️☀️♥️🙏

He speaks to and for me!

@@dickplum2034 Very encouraging words, that Jimmy and I need to hear! Thanks!

That's so true dude

Just yesterday morning, they let me know you were gone... We all know the feeling, unfortunately. God Bless.

Am always glad to receive positive comments from my lovely fans 🤍🖤 it's absolutely my pleasure bringing sweet melody to you. May God bless you awesomely 🙏 I hope you have fun listening to this music 🎧❣️. Have you been to any of my concert?

PRAYERS UP 🙏 John

Condolences

RIDETHESUNSHINE that is incredible and very true. Thank you for your loving, real and affirming words. May peace and prosperity align your path, may good fate and good fortune find you and may Father Time and Mother Earth be kind to you.

@@jbevan4411 Hello: Dear Good Soul: When you have a chance, Google: "Being Sensitive Is a Superpower" and, "Being Sensitive Is a Superpower - Here Are 5 Ways to Use It" You, and or yours, are not alone! . I had a N.D.E. during emergency surgery July of 1990. The Book "Proof" by Dr. Eban Alexander, written about his own N.D.E. describes near word for word my experience. The good Dr took a more secular route, but the message is clear; "it doesn't all end here"! Plus, never mistake mankind's religion of control, using fear and shame, for our Creator's original design, total harmony and growth for all of creation. I am one of the most Blessed beings on this planet! I have Angels in both worlds!!! I often reflect on; “we are tested every day, not by God for Heaven, but for our own hearts to examine.” When we find forgiveness for ourselves, we are remembering that place of goodness within us. If we work at doing better; I would have to believe, Heaven / Greater Powers will weigh our intentions against our sins... My mother an Ex Minister told me as a child that; "Angels have no need of memory for rights and wrongs done to them, because they have total acceptance of what is, born of a perfect faith. " Given the futility of this life, higher powers gave mankind 3 gifts for our spiritual sustenance. 1.) The folly to dream above the circumstance of our realities; 2.) the boldness to seek an enduring love, and 3.) the audacity of “hope”, that in spite that there is no evidence that mankind was ever intended to be happy, with colossal odds against us, we little flickers of light rage against the darkness of eternal night and continue to try and make these lives worth living. One of my greatest self-revelations is, I understand why I really love the Stars. It is because their message continues to be brighter than the darkness which surrounds them! We all have the essence of those stars within us. Love, and Forgiveness are the two Miracles Heaven gives us every opportunity to perform. The Miracles comes in that, acts of love and forgiveness reward all who are involved, and these positive energies will ripple through all eternity. To selflessly love is our greatest life affirming act, and to unconditionally forgive, is our most divine... And like that old song, in Heaven, love does come first.... Please Stay Strong in the positive Power of Faith, Hope, Love, and Forgiveness.... Will PS. If you need me, you know how to find me....

@@RIDETHESUNSHINE you are one amazing, enlightened, awesome person. Thankyou. Im ever grateful for people of your caliber. May your day and then some be filled with good people and those that grow from this energy. My day has already gotten better.

@@jbevan4411 “Some things have to be believed to be seen.” Ralph Hodgson . I am the last in the line of countless generations sailors, and fishermen. There are no atheists in a boat taking water. God loves his fishermen, and shepherds, for their patience in the madness of those vacuous hours in the dark, when it is only you with all your fears, tears, and bitter regrets, trying to bargain for our Creator's forgiveness, and mercy. . My Greatest gift in this life is my ability to see our "Higher Power's" Hand" working on my behalf, every day. I may have started my journey to be a fisherman, but, I wasn't allowed to die those years ago, so I can be a shepherd. . You showing up, for me to cheer you on, was one of the reasons I still breath.... Did you see I posted that quote just a day ago? Your Angels were listening to your heart call out.... They have plans for you! Never forget that... That quote has hit you, and will stir others. Be Happy, and know how loved you are!!! Will PS. I only caught one kind of fish.... "Lucky ones!" My fish all went back, hopefully with a lesson learned!!!

@Daniel - That passage doesn’t describe sensitive people; it describes borderline people. Honestly, if you think that perfectly describes you go read the description of Borderline Personality Disorder in the DSM of APA. Your life is a series of regrets, ruined relationships, extreme emotions whipping fore and aft. You meet someone who you are intensely in love with and then they always betray you. People are always showing you they don’t care about you in secret betrayals. Does that sound like you? It hurts like heck, right? You had such hopes but now you are lonely. Fortunately, there is a treatment called Dialectical Behavior Therapy that really works fixing this. You can feel better. You can make your life better. Please pick up the phone and call any Ph.D. therapist for a referral to people in your area that do that. Say nice things about me to anyone who asks. Good luck!

Reach out to someone call a therapist if need be one never gets over it but the pain can change and the edge can come off it...

So long as you are good,he is good! Reset those buttons of life and keep it moving! Fake it until you make it! Peace and care,you are not alone my friend!

Its been a yr. I hope your hangin in there!! Its a sad song yes. But it gets better I promise

Im sorry

Well worth it, sorrow and joy...🌻

Me, too. The odd thing is that the song just came to him one day.. He really answered a need, though..

Same here; it's just right when you're feeling down. Terrific song!!

I’m crying listening to it right now 😢

Me too

Life is just that way, isn't it? Two people, who are meant for each other, can split up because of things that, in retrospect, seem inconsequential. Ego, or any of a number of other things, can derail something that is largely good, and positive, and meant to be. I'm sorry to hear about your friend.

My best friend and former lover just passed, and you said it word for word... about doing things differently... ahhh

I saw him at the Universal Ampitheater in 1984 -- Randy Newman was also part of the show. James radiated such joy and enthusiasm. I can still picture this tall, thin man up there, singing his great songs and seeming to be loving life.

I saw him once in Montreal. Went just to hear him sing this song as I had the album.

Me too. It always reminds me of my Freshman year in college.

Many years ago when I was maybe 10, my Grandmother said to enjoy life while it had so much to give because someday I'd reach an age where life starts to take things away. This quote really sums it up “Death is always on the way, but the fact that you don't know when it will arrive seems to take away from the finiteness of life. It's that terrible precision that we hate so much. But because we don't know, we get to think of life as an inexhaustible well. Yet everything happens a certain number of times, and a very small number, really. How many more times will you remember a certain afternoon of your childhood, some afternoon that's so deeply a part of your being that you can't even conceive of your life without it? Perhaps four or five times more. Perhaps not even. How many more times will you watch the full moon rise? Perhaps twenty. And yet it all seems limitless.” ― Paul Bowles, The Sheltering Sky

We love and hug and value the dear Catherine Brunner who is still in this living realm.

Bless your heart, some of my 60 plus years friends have left me

Sorry, thats hard. Two or three years ago right around holidays I lost 5 friends I didnt think it was ever gonna end. Just when I thought my heart couldn't break anymore I got into bed one night and turned on the news just in time to find that a dear friend of mine and revered public servant had died at 52 yrs old from cancer. That was a rough year.

Earlier this year I googled the name of a friend of mine from the 1980s, just wondering what he was up to now. I found an obituary instead of news of his current life. I emailed a mutual friend from long ago, and was told he had taken his life. He had a history of mental illness, but at his best was a great human being with a heart of gold.

Brother keep pushing. Eventually you'll get to where u wanna be. Addiction is so hard but it can get easier with time. ❤ peace be with u

One day at a time my friend. It’s the only way. I never thought I’d get sober from alcohol and one day at a time will be 4 years on 6-14-2024.

I'm so sorry. My son died of a overdose cocaine and fentanyl. He lost so many friends before and after him, as early as 3 weeks ago. I'm hoping at this stage of your life, your my age, and find peace. I wish you the best.

You're not alone...

🌟🧚‍♀️

Yes! And then it plays again at the end, as the parents let the boy go, and drive away. Something about that film will always haunt me -- not just River Phoenix, but I suppose my own lost youth, and the idea that a film that was once "current" has somehow become a movie from 32 years ago. River was a sensitive soul, and a very fine young actor.

I love "Running On Empty" too.

I feel you friend. For me it always happens in bed at night.

Many ups and downs, none will last. Peace to you brother.

Absolutely! A beautiful song.

that just tells me u havent heard of drake

Same here. Always loved it, even as a boy, but the lyrics are more haunting now. I wish peace and comfort for you.

@@TJMJR1963 peace and light to you also

They don't make em like this no more. Music had heart and soul back in them days, the music made today if you can even call it music has no life at all in it...

@Bud Weiser YES and amen!

OMG it's all right

I Have a feeling your mom loves you for writing this comment . dont worry she is always there with you. i lost my mom a little over 2.5 yrs ago and still struggle with it every day cause i miss her so much we will see them in the end believe it!!

@@michaelgmcauliffe I’m sorry you’ve lost your mum too, it’s so hard. But we will see them again. Some day. 🫂

Am always glad to receive positive comments from my lovely fans 🤍🖤 it's absolutely my pleasure bringing sweet melody to you. May God bless you awesomely 🙏 I hope you have fun listening to this music 🎧❣️. Have you been to any of my concert?