My husband sang this to me at our 1997 wedding, he surprised me. Unfortunately my angel passed away 3 years ago. Today is my 24th anniversary, I’ll listen to this song on June 21st for the rest of my life. Thanks James😘
Beautiful song! Scott Grimes did a wonderful job on The Orville at Isaac and Claire’s wedding. I had never heard it before but knew instantly that it had to be a James Taylor song. James may be the most incredible singer/songwriter of my generation.
True Story: My little sister got ahold of James' people to see if my wife and I could see his show in Sacramento on June 3rd. You see....I learned to play guitar because of JT. I've been a big fan for decades, and well....I lost all my guitars, music, records...everything in the October firestorm in Santa Rosa. Well....we got free and awesome tix. 6th row. During the intermission, he came out to the stage and mingled with his fans. I waited my turn....he signed a CD for me, and I told him I wanted to thanks his people for getting us here. He took my hand and graciously offered his best for us as we get back on our feet. He's the complete human being thing. He also genuinely has fun with the people. Mr. Taylor....thank you for a special evening.
The secret of life, in his way James understood and helped us all with his music. I often Express my thought that I hope our performers will be with us in Heaven
One of the greatest singers, songwriters and players of all time. This song encapsulates his wonderful abilities. Such a great comment and beautiful expression on humanity and our existence. Thanks JT.
This was my late niece Aimee Elizabeth's and her husband's favorite song while they were coping with her ALS. love your family when they are coping with life's hardships and support them emotionally. Thank you, JT.
Es una canción preciosa tanto en letra como en música. Me ha acompañado e inspirado durante muchos años de mi vida. James Taylor genial como siempre, los años no pasan para él.
The most soothing voice in the history of recorded sound.......one could listen to this a hundred times and never get tired of it......talent from another planet.
In particular with this song its the chorus. I could just listen to "Isn’t it a lovely ride? Sliding down, gliding down. Try not to try too hard, it’s just a lovely ride" sung repeatedly for like an hour or something. It can just go round and round.
This Song on Learning to Live with The Passage of Time is Right On in the 21st Century "The Secret of Life Song" is almost 50 Years Ols and is Meaningful Today & Tomorrow and Forever. Too Bad No One Knows This Song Existsnor it meaning is Timeless
I went to a James Taylor concert and when he starts to play everyone is totally silent, but look around and you will see almost everyone lip syncing with the song. As soon as he finishes we all were clapping, whistling and letting him know how much we appreciated the song but as soon as he turned back to the mike to start the song it was total silence. We all wanted to let everyone else enjoy the magic just like we were. One magic night, I have been a fan since his first song hit the air ways.
I remember in 2nd grade during an AV time period singing out loud Fire and Rain. Not realizing that the headset I had on block all other sound. I literally unknowingly serenade my entire class. Embarrassed yes but at the same time proud.
Good looking JT , especially when singing . You put yourself -whole being into each magnificant musical piece . Each so special . Still my favorite music , and singer !! Thank you for 1970’s - to present . Paula Montana - Fresno Calif.
LOVELY ride it has been since I was young as well ..... about the same age as James ..... I listened and I eventually Played out doing some off his songs .... No one doesn't Like James Taylor .... simply compelling as a singer songwriter can be !!! Kudos and thanks to you, James - from a guy in the twenty second row .... and grateful. GBjj
I saw JT on this tour. Charleston SC. The tickets were almost $100 each. Worth every penny! When so many have lost thier voices with age, he just gets better. A gift not wasted.
kind of adopted james a little later in my life ... and now that i did .... i look back at his earlier works ... and up to .. today , james is a super talent ,and a legend . and yes when i was 15 in 70 ... thats rite ... ill be 65 in april ... i just could,nt figure guys like taylor out ..... cockburn .. joni and a few others from that era .... they were...... and some still are very sophisticated musicians to this day . sorry to say ... but the folk musicians of today just dont have that ... IT factor,
Yeah i admit that this song introduced me to his entire catalog, bar You've Got A Friend. Being younger and British, apart from that song id never heard anything by him. This one is just amazing.
Such a beautiful song. Dovetailed perfectly with the video I just finished watching. "When tomorrow starts without me." God Bless all of you who encourage this wonderful man and musician for what he has given to the world.
I took up guitar in the late 70's because I loved James Taylor and John Denver. Now I have an Ovation, a Taylor, and a $2,000 Classical. I know many other people were Inspired by these remarkable people.
I love James Taylor since I was young. My husband took me to see a wonderful show JT made in Brazil in the 80's. I love his sweetness. This song is one of my favorites. I think all of us are very lucky he is still here to give us the gift of his talent.
As someone who is a professional musician myself, totally blind since birth, and loves James Taylor to pieces, this was absolutely awesome! And your vocal fit the song absolutely flawlessly. Great job! Keep up the good work. I'm impressed.
Man, what a song! Secret of Life was unknown to me until I also heard Scott Grimes sing it on Orville. This song just resonated in me immediately and I downloaded it so I could stop watching Orville over and over just the part with this song. I love the Orville show and I truly hope it continues for years to come cause we really need shows like it to help us find ourselves again as people and not colors etc.. Thanks for this song James and Scott. I'm a drummer so I know how music can wisk you away and how wonderful it feels.
I used to see young James playing his guitar, sitting on the wall at the UNC campus surrounded by a few dozen people. He wasn't well known at the time, living just a handful of miles from where I grew up in Parkwood.
I'm 64, and I just got Disney + streaming and, like others here I watched this in The Orville at Dr. Finn's and Issac's wedding, So I came. Not because it was new . . . but because I remembered. Thank you Sweet Baby James. You are the best!
possibly his most beautiful and poignant song . . . . seen many concerts where this is the encore. . . it leaves you in the right frame of mind. thanks for posting video
I discovered James Taylor at the age of 14 when my family moved from Canada to North Carolina. I have overwhelming memories of that time in my life. I am now about to turn 64 and still can't get enough of him.
When I was just a 17 yearold kid , fresh out of school, and on my way to fort Ord , for boot camp, I fell in love with JT and his 🎶. I'm a 65 year old man now, still in love , and very appreciative of h im. What an amazing gift God has given us through the man & his talant. Never grow old, never ever die young. Peace on you James Taylor, thank you for the many years of real music !
I was 15 when Never Die Young was released. Been a fan ever since. 6 years ago I started playing Bass Guitar and have expressed my enthusiasm and Fandom to Leland Sklar, James' Bassist on his fantastic RU-vid channel. Google may have gotten some things wrong, but there's noting like the bright side of RU-vid..
I saw him in concert en 1981 in Paris when i was 13. It is until now one of my favorite concert. This song, and this version especially, is so inspiring. A great musician and a great man.
I remember this being the music of my parents. Now that I am 42 , not "knowing how I got to the top of the hill" I have a full understanding of the gravity of James' word and emotions.
This is larry Golding, but you are soon right about Don G--JT described him as one of his friends and hearing them together always felt just like that.
I have been listening to JT since the 70’s and still am. That calming voice brings me to that “peaceful place”. Thank you JT for sharing your talent with the world. God bless you.
