Working as a new nurse in 1976 , and I remember this song ! Another great song from JT . We hate it to end - just keep singing “ How sweet it is “. ! James - you’re the best , and one of a kind ! Paula Montana
Boston 1988, incredible concert, everyone is happy, J.T. is unique. This BAND is amazing, I think the best J.T. band ever: Don Grolnick (piano) & Carlos Vega (drums), both deceased; Leland Sklar with his "Frankenstein" bass, guitarists Bob Mann (what a solo!) and Dan Dougmore and singers Rosemary Butler & Arnold McCuller. What a shame that I never had the chance to watch this band live. Greetings from Portugal.
I'd say the following line ups got even better with Jimmy Johnson on bass, Mike Landau on gtr, Valerie Carter, Kate Markowitz, AM ja David Lasley on backing vocals. Not to mention the All Star Band with Lou Marini, Steve Gadd, Andrea Zonn and Larry Goldings. Absolutely faboulous.
BY THE POWER AND AUTHORITY GIVEN TO ME BY OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, EVERYONE THAT WENT TO THIS CONCERT OR GOT ON LINE IS COMPLETELY HEALED. AMEN THE CHILD OF GOD.
This is classic James Taylor at the height of his powers. I’ve been to about 5 of his concerts. One actually kind of sucked. It has to be hard to be 100% every time. But when he is at 100% - wow...
@zbestwun2001 James lost some people very close to him in the 90's. First, his brother Alex in 1993, who died on his birthday of all days (March 12), Don Grolnick, who was his best friend and his music arranger for many years and of course Carlos Vega, the drummer here, which nobody saw coming.
His father too. His father died 1996. He lost a total of four people closest to him. His brother, best friend/musical director for the band, father and the drummer for his band.
This was shortly after James released "Never Die Young". Sometimes I wonder what if Danny Kortchmar and Russell Kunkel were still playing with James by this time. Maybe Waddy Wachtel, too?
Thanks. I was wondering about the date - NDY sounds right - late 80s. Around 1991, Arnold, David, Valerie and Kate came out of the shadows and became an integral part of the tours. Halcyon 🎼 days!
If I remember, I think this is when his album Never Die Young came out. I had this concert on VHS as well but my cassette was damaged. I would love any information on how I can have this concert again.
Hi All, It was 1988, and this performance is his best ever! Each and every musician on stage with him is superlative! Some have passed sorry to say. DC from NYC
