James Taylor - Long Ago And Far Away (BBC In Concert, 11/16/1970)

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In this restored footage of "James Taylor In Concert," James performs his song "Long Ago and Far Away“ 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" had released earlier that same year.
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Long Ago and Far Away - James Taylor
Long ago a young man sits
And plays his waiting game
Things are not the same it seems
As in such tender dreams
Slowly passing sailing ships
And Sunday afternoons
Like people on the moon I see
Are things not meant to be
Where do those golden rainbows end
Why is this song so sad
These are the dreams I’ve dreamed my friend
Loving the love I love to love
Is just a word I’ve heard
When things are being said
Stories my poor head has told me
Cannot stand the cold
And in between what might have been
And what has come to pass
A misbegotten guess alas
And bits of broken glass
Where do your golden rainbows end
Why is the song I sing so sad
Dreaming the dreams I’ve dreamed my friend
Loving the love I love to love
To love to love to love
Oh no no no no
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@onehit2364 2 года назад

Oh my why am i crying..is it because im a senior citizen.. recalling my youth..so precious

@herbertcustodio3394 Месяц назад

Same here...

@nantoda 3 года назад

I hear this song and I’m suddenly 21 again, sitting alone in a strange town and wondering what in the hell happened to all my plans and dreams.

@eddieagnich1875 Год назад

Amen!

@velocitygirl8551 10 месяцев назад

I hope wherever you are on your timeline , you’ve found yourself right where you need to be ♥️

@ronaldjaybelin520 9 месяцев назад

Was it so rigid, that plan ?

@user-mo6tz6oh9i 8 месяцев назад

I’m 18 alone in my first apartment wondering what my life will be.

@peterharman8466 6 месяцев назад

Takes me back to being 21 again oh happy days

@allenpitchamazingentertainment 3 года назад

Its always a treat to hear James but man oh man how lucky was this audience on this magical day????

@lizzybeth22 3 года назад

Just what I was thinking. It's like a tiny club!!

@jimc6687 3 года назад

@@lizzybeth22 Didn't need to see that smoking chick though.....I know, different time and values..............

@deborahhenschen1203 3 года назад

Absolutely....his voice is a gift...

@kathyyansick5382 3 года назад

...I always lived this song, I will sleep good tonight!

@georgiahogue8588 2 года назад

RIGHT?!

@mercilessming5 2 года назад

I first heard this in my twenties, now 72 and still love James Taylor, this is simply brilliant, never tire of listening to this and so many other songs he recorded and still going strong. Incredible.

@kalania14 Год назад

I agree completely sir. Can listen to his songs endlessly. Even love to follow on my guitar. Attempt to anyway. Simple, melodic and beautiful

@SusanBame 3 года назад

❤️ You have no idea how many times I played this song when I was a teenager. ❤️

@teddibass334 3 года назад

Yes, I was 15....had so much more to go! I love how his music is timeless!❤

@tralala1958 2 года назад

I was 13, and yes, I know.

@ruelgahite5992 2 месяца назад

One of the greatest songs ever written by a man named J Taylor. Thanks for what you’ve done for us.

@Don-413 3 года назад

Hard to fathom this song is 50 years old! It still feels like yesterday. Bless you James!

@InEssenceBizSolutions Год назад

This not only about dreams of man, but women too.

@bluebutterflywellness2273 3 года назад

We could all use some James Taylor comfort right now. 😍

@jarodcarnarvon5198 11 месяцев назад

His music is timeless..... No one out there has a voice like his!!

@rxw5520 3 года назад

This is my favorite version. Simple, no accompaniment, perfect.

@rahard 2 года назад

mine too

@emmanuelzaycoiii416 3 года назад

My father taught me this song to play on the guitar way back in 2013 & this is the first & one of my favorite JT songs. This song always gives me chill & tears sometimes. This song serves as one of my father's treasure & a gift of music for me, and I will never forget this till I become old. : From one of your Filipino fans Mr. James Taylor...God bless you & your music.

@xell5252 4 месяца назад

You should hear it by Earl Klugh or Lisa Simpson's Parody "A Sad Lament"

@thomashackett3200 2 года назад

Long ago, a young man sits and plays his waiting game But things are not the same it seems as in such tender dreams Slowly passing sailing ships and Sunday afternoon Like people on the moon I see, are things not meant to be Where do those golden rainbows end? Why is this song so sad? Dreaming the dreams I've dreamed, my friend Loving the love I love To love is just a word I've heard when things are being said Stories my poor head has told me cannot stand the cold And in between what might have been and what has come to pass A misbegotten guess, alas, and bits of broken glass Where do your golden rainbows end? Why is this song I sing so sad? Dreaming the dreams I dream, my friend Loving the love I love to love to love to love Oh no, no, no, no

@rahard 2 года назад

this is actually THE BEST VERSION of the song, IMHO. it's just so beautiful and yet sad at the same time

@nancyglem 2 года назад

I totally agree! I've listened to this countless times

@papa-ql3xb 3 года назад

This is one of my top 5 JT's of all time. Missing Joni's harmony, though!!! God, I loved them together!!!!!!

@Eric-zk2hu Год назад

The people in the audience were treated to James Taylor in his prime, you never know when sometimes in a casual setting you give one of the best concerts of your great career.

@T.B0ne 3 года назад

Young with no clue to how much joy he would give. Love this song, Thanks JT

@andreamiller6200 3 года назад

I held my breath throughout, my ears and eyes and heart are soaring to be transported back, and bring it back with me to today. James had no idea in 1970 how much hope he would plant to be rediscovered in 2020. Thank you. I feel wrapped in comfort to hear this of old, anew.

@orsie200 3 года назад

Andrea Miller, I feel the same! ❤️

@pamelaholloway7923 3 года назад

Me too....

@h.j.flower395 3 года назад

Me too.

@brianbentley4386 3 года назад

❤️

@aj-yi6os 3 года назад

Perfectly said 🙏

@skippersgirlkarenmonday1115 3 года назад

I love James Taylor. He soothes my soul. And reminds me of past times that were great

@clipdump 3 года назад

I hear the 80s in our music all the time. When are we going to hear the 70s again? Damn.

@morg705 3 года назад

I love how James just sits there and plays this song. Jus pure and simple. Beautiful.

@tralala1958 2 года назад

You know someone is a wordsmith when they can convey how they feel, you feel, and everyone else who ever lived has felt, say it better than you can ever imagine... but still make you feel like you're the only one who "really" knows. Add in the simple but beautiful music, and you have James Taylor.

@gardnerfiddle2927 3 года назад

A man, a guitar, a song. That’s all. Perfection! Thank you for all the songs over the years James!

@Jetty-g6e 2 года назад

Hands down, my favorite James Taylor song.

@jafsietrade3780 3 года назад

22 years old here? Geez. Sweet baby James & Apple debut already long past? HOW does someone this young literally invent an entire system of playing and singing an acoustic guitar that 50 years later still works? I am constantly in awe of this guy.

@peterkanitz3435 3 года назад

Simply wonderful.... breath-taking.... ! So peaceful, so easy-going.... And yet, what a wise, great, true message we all can learn from.... 👏🏻👏🏼👏🏽👏🏾👏🏿 Thank you, James....

@TommyGadd Год назад

This could be one of my top 3 songs all time.

@emmgeevideo 3 года назад

On 11/16/1970 I was a senior in high school. I had a guitar just like the one in this video, except mine had a pick guard. I was playing covers of Peter, Paul, and Mary and Simon and Garfunkel and some Beatles... I played with another guy at school and church coffee houses. Discovering James Taylor was such a joy. My range pretty much matched his and it was somewhat easy to pick up songs like this one, although in truth I could never come close to his ability. “You’ve Got a Friend” was my theme song. “Soundtrack of our lives” really fits James Taylor for me. This was about the time I first heard his music and I have been a fan, idol, admirer for 50 years. What an absolute gift his music and his person have been to the world. I remember in college that when I had disappointment in romance I would play “Don’t Let Me Be Lonely Tonight” over and over. I have hundreds of stories like that where his music spoke directly to me. I know that millions of others have had the same experience. Thank you James, so much.

@buletproofsoul 2 года назад

My God this song 🎵 just stopped me in my tracks - you see I grew up allowing music to forever change and guide me -I even fell deep in love with a man that plays music for a living . Now that I remember this song I am smiling from all the beautiful rainy days that we relied on James to be the soundtrack of ♥️ im still in love with every song 🎵

@trigirlpink 3 года назад

Omg.... the sound... So crisp and clear and pure. (Sits here with mouth agape) Did those people in the audience know how fortunate they were? How about the person exhaling their cigarette smoke.🤢 The seventies... Tang, polyester, ABC After School Specials 🤣

@janecollette9504 3 года назад

Thanks James for cheering us up once again with your music. It came round again as in my youth and made me smile and gladdened my heart once more. Your like a brother who comes every so often to cheer us up and give us something to smile about. Thank you 🙏.

@patriciacurtis7448 5 месяцев назад

WHOA!!! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 Evokes such melancholy & joy about days gone by. 💔 ❤. Love James Taylor music

@DOBacousticguitar 3 года назад

The greatest singer-songwriter to date.

@peterzang 3 года назад

Certainly way up there, pal

@richardyoung7415 2 года назад

Hell yyyeeeee.✌️✌️😎😎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇺🇦🇺🇦

@sherylgaray383 2 месяца назад

Wow it's great. How I wish my daughter can come up with that amazing performance.❤

@landyachtfan79 3 года назад

"Long ago, a young man sits & plays his waiting game". Yeah, that's how I think we're ALL feeling right now!!!!

@killingsworthgc 3 года назад

Well said!

@patrickclancy1736 2 года назад

Of course

@Samantha-vlly Год назад

Hearing a song that explains your tough times is soothing because you feel like you are not alone.

@RFWieder 10 месяцев назад

I first heard this song just before "Sweet Baby James" came out!! James Taylor was performing at a small college bar at Syracuse University. I think the tickets were about $5 !!

@juana1483 3 года назад

Great to see the Gibson. It has a great chime and goes oh so well with the best singer/songwriter in our lifetime!!

@sheilakennedy9090 7 дней назад

So lovely. Astonishing. Thank you. 🎶💚

@judegurl 3 года назад

Nothing sounds better to me than the sweet sound of a single guitar and James. 💕 Thank you for releasing these videos every Friday....

@gregscupholm254 2 года назад

The accoustics in that room are off-the-charts perfect. That Taylor kid ain't too bad either. :o)

@niceferrante 3 года назад

James Taylor is always James Taylor even time goes he remains the same softly voice!!! Congratulations from São Paulo, Brasil!!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍👍

@jamieminsky9436 2 года назад

Omg. I never saw this clip that I can remember: beautiful, wonderful and I am in this lifetime now 64 and I loved and love my sweet baby James. Thanks for posting!!!!

@paulamontana9970 4 месяца назад

A lovely , meaningful song ! All of JT ‘s music is so so special ! And just his voice , and guitar on this one . What talent ! Paula Montana - Fresno , Calif.

@edger54 3 года назад

So many lives touched through your timeless music, JT. I'm living a blessed life and you've provided the soundtrack!

@hoss624 2 года назад

Why is this song so sad? Each of us knows why, as far as it concerns us. So grateful for the gifts given to us all through this man.

@FjarilGoddess Год назад

Wonderful comment...totally agree.🦋

@user-ul5ou4vn1r 4 месяца назад

Such a wonderful artist and so sensitive and sincere, his music and just the words that he uses, he’s very relatable

@pablomanila2422 3 года назад

One of the most captivating songs about love. Up there along with Beatles’ Yesterday.

@alessandrorigobello7551 4 дня назад

absolute masterpiece

@kevinknight1474 3 месяца назад

What a melody, Lyrics say it all. Where is mines???😢

@DavidSilk1956 3 года назад

Wonderful! Just wonderful! More talent than I can ever dream of having. Regards, Dave

@dannys9541 2 месяца назад

James Taylor, was allowed / Blessed by they Angels.

@herbertcustodio3394 Месяц назад

My time, my high school ' 77 song❤

@williamparker1085 3 года назад

came home from college one day in 1973 and one of my roomies was playing Mud Slide Slim album, been captured by this mans music ever since

@ASmileAdayful 3 года назад

James has given me songs thro, my sister playing his l.p's, my 1st love teenage years, marriage,(my hubby is now a JT fan) 1st child, and now seeing me thro lockdown. Im learning to play Copperline on the ukulele :D ♥ Thank you James Taylor x

@JAR2.0 3 года назад

I have the finest memories of that time in my life when I was first introduced to JT and his wonderful music. Soooo good to revisit that feeling once again.

@randyneumeyer2107 Год назад

Wonderful tune that got very little airplay.

@dunaugust6423 3 года назад

I wasnt been to 1st grade school yet ,that year `70, when it came a hit.. only when i reach High school that i loved this song at 1978. what a great he was then.

@joanpeterson542 Год назад

Just discovered this video and it is bringing tears to my eyes. Helps me remember why I fell in love with him and his music, and still love both today. What a blessing!

@debracurboy5844 Год назад

Love you James ❤️ you grew me up ❤

@harveydoherty6995 2 месяца назад

"Magnificent song!! And! This concert, Is my favorite singer- song writter performance, with-out question!!

@robfalgiano 3 года назад

Understated and masterful. Thanks for the decades of inspiration.

@richardyoung7415 2 года назад

I remember this concert when it was 1st broadcast in the early 70, been with it ever since. Merry Xmas to all, hope you all have a Happy New Year. 🎅🎅🎅🎄🎄🎄🥳🥳🥳

@curtism7409 2 года назад

A man and a guitar, no bs. It doesn't get any better than this! Mesmerizing.

@HEF63057 9 месяцев назад

I'm 14 or 15 lost in my thoughts and sorry for the people I've hurt..

@KevinHirst664 2 месяца назад

Arnold was such a fixture for so many years in James’ band. I don’t think they’re together any longer but he sure contributed on so many of the songs.

@jamestaylor 2 месяца назад

Arnold retired from touring a couple of years ago in order to focus on his work as an interventionist, helping people in their journey to recovery.

@KevinHirst664 2 месяца назад

@@jamestaylorthat’s very noble of him. Best wished, Arnold. I am sober 10-1/2 years.

@sharonramone7186 3 года назад

One of your very best, James. Fron the fitst time I ever heard this song when it was originally r released I fell in luv with it! Every time i hear it I fall in luv again. Thanx so much for all the joy you've given me!💝

@lizzie8506 3 года назад

Thank you James, for shining your light out into the dark night.

@AD-rr9uz 3 года назад

Brought back good memories of listening to it when it first came out. You continue to play a major role in my musical life library. Thanks 🌞✌️

@02bher1 Год назад

I love the way you tune and retune you guitar before playing the song. Just love your singing and guitar playing; wish I had that talent.

@efg64 3 года назад

Thanks my friend ❣️in my heart you’re my friend❣️🌟👏✨

@f.frederickskitty2910 10 месяцев назад

I was 3 1/2 when this was performed. I'd give plenty to get to sit there now and watch it live at nearly 57.

@petersuson7958 8 месяцев назад

Suoerbly melodious!

@cynthiadepriest8192 3 года назад

Love you James! Can't wait until you can do live shows again. Stay safe with your family until then.

@garypuckering7458 6 месяцев назад

This song was getting a lot of airplay when I was a teenager, and it was what got me to buy my first James Taylor album, Mud Slide Slim. I became a huge fan. Great to hear this early acoustic version without backing vocals, before it even had a title!

@someperson7 3 года назад

Flee! Flee before the power of the sweater vest!

@alfconde7826 2 года назад

My wife was exactly 9yo and I was 11yo back then. Though that age I know I was following the guitar cords using Jingle Guitar Magazine. James was our No.1. Our lifetime privilege listening his songs. Thanks BBC and JT😉

@blazeeisner9620 3 года назад

Brother James! My favorite off of Mudslide Slim. Have a great Friday. God bless.

@Deliquescentinsight 3 года назад

The song was so new it had no title-so long ago and far away! Sublime

@lovelight9704 2 года назад

I loved this song and just now it popped into my head. When very young our family always listened to your music and still do. 💞😘🦋

@bigsis60 6 месяцев назад

The oldies are still the Best ❤

@sprocastersprocaster 6 месяцев назад

So nostalgic

@bobwilson7192 3 года назад

Some lyrics just hit you to a depth you never seem possible.

@ALong-fo5so 3 года назад

My fav song. Lovely. What a treat to hear it performed before it was given a title.

@TheDivayenta 3 года назад

Your songs should be added to the Great American Songbook- they have that timeless feel.

@steveenlow3689 3 года назад

Such a favorite to get lost in. Bravo. 🎶🎶🎶👏😍👍

@eileenchuck 3 года назад

Fabulous! Great song and greater singer!!! Thank you for all you have given us James and your autobiography is inspiring and thoughtful.

@pocopico7409 3 года назад

James (or whoever monitors this board), I requested this song last week and all of a sudden here it is! I don’t know if that’s why you put it up yesterday, but I’m glad you did! Thank you so much. I never thought this song got its due. I always thought it was one of your very best, but it seems like you rarely sing it in concerts. It’s like it just died away. Thanks again for addressing my request! This song is sooo beautiful. You can’t imagine the satisfaction I’ve had from harmonizing with it for the past 50 years (usually in the car). You and I sound great together! 😂

@YenneyRossi 3 года назад

Eccellente interpretazione caro James Taylor 👍🎶🎻 Ti ringrazio infinitamente per condividere questo bellissimo brano e sorprendente videoclip 💞 Complimenti e un meritato applauso 👏🙋 Buona notte 💤💤 Ciaooo 😷🐾🐈🐾

@brunobarks6544 3 года назад

Thanks for this James ,my grandaughter is listening now. Thank you sir

@SterlingRe Год назад

I suffer from depression. Very bad at times. I’m not sure but I believe that James has as well during his life. Another grey morning is about depression but I’m not sure if it’s about himself. The words almost seem more relative to a mother suffering from postpartum depression. His music has always been a big part of my life for over 40 years. It has helped me through some incredibly tough times and I wish I could thank him in person as silly as that might sound. I’m not well right now but I’m listening to his music and marveling at the what an incredible songwriter he is. No fluff. Just meaningful songs sung so perfectly. James Taylor is a treasure.

@jamestaylor Год назад

You're not alone. James has suffered from depression throughout his life, and was hospitalized on more than one occasion because of it. "Knockin' Around the Zoo" and "Sunny Skies" are two of the songs that reference his stays in psychiatric hospitals.