Was there ever a self-taught guitarist as wondrously talented as James Taylor? Combine that guitar style with that voice, and throw in monster songwriting talent, and you've got one of the 1970s most bankable stars. And his live shows, particularly those at Cleveland's Blossom Music Center, were a summertime staple. Thanks for this terrific interview: Long live JT! --Matt Amsden
Have seen Jamo 83 times in 49 years including when I was 13 at Syracuse university when he was playing and finishing sweet baby James , great interview keep learning about the Willie Mays of my generation , he is my favorite
Great Interview. The first concert I ever saw was James Taylor . I was 13 years old and my Mom made me wear a sweater and nice pants. Boy did I look out of place. The show took place in the original McCormic Place in Chicago. It burned down some time later and has been replaced by two other entertainment venues on either side of Lake Shore Drive. I'll never forget when James did "Steam Roller Blues." and starting causing like a drunken sailor! Looking forward to your next book for sure...
Thanks for this. He's my favourite musician and this is the best interview of him I've ever read.
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Was there ever a self-taught guitarist as wondrously talented as James Taylor? Combine that guitar style with that voice, and throw in monster songwriting talent, and you've got one of the 1970s most bankable stars. And his live shows, particularly those at Cleveland's Blossom Music Center, were a summertime staple. Thanks for this terrific interview: Long live JT! --Matt Amsden
Well said. Glad you found this and liked it.
Excellent interview! Learned some stuff I didn't know & liked the obvious chemistry you shared together. Thanks...
Todd B Wanderman
Thanks. Glad you found it! I've been trying to figure out how to get it out to hardcore JT fans.
Have seen Jamo 83 times in 49 years including when I was 13 at Syracuse university when he was playing and finishing sweet baby James , great interview keep learning about the Willie Mays of my generation , he is my favorite
Amazing. glad you saw this.
Loved this! Especially the song selections to compliment the interview. So lovely to stop and listen too!
Great. Glad you found me here.
Nice piece
Thank you.
Thanks for this- I loveJT but never knew much about him. So much to learn Alan- please keep writing!
You're welcome and great.
Very insightful read
Thank you.
Great Interview. The first concert I ever saw was James Taylor . I was 13 years old and my Mom made me wear a sweater and nice pants. Boy did I look out of place. The show took place in the original McCormic Place in Chicago. It burned down some time later and has been replaced by two other entertainment venues on either side of Lake Shore Drive. I'll never forget when James did "Steam Roller Blues." and starting causing like a drunken sailor! Looking forward to your next book for sure...
Thank you and that's quite a story. I'd give anything for a photo of 13 year old in you in your sweater and nice pants.
james taylor really delivered the goods in this interview and the chuck leavell factoid adds to my understanding of his climb to top of the ladder
glad you liked it.