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Taylor Swift James Taylor Fire and Rain New York City Madison Square Garden

James Taylor joins Taylor Swift on stage for a live performance of "Fire and Rain"

James Taylor "Live Performance" - Carnegie Hall 9 of 9

James Taylor and his legendary band perform his greatest hits at Carnegie Hall on May 9 in the final concert...

James Taylor "Playing Guitar" - Carnegie Hall 8 of 9

Acclaimed as one of the premiere musicians of our time, James Taylor is joined at Carnegie Hall on May 6...

James Taylor "Songwriting" - Carnegie Hall 7 of 9

James Taylor describes the folk-music movement of the mid-1960s—a time when people felt empowered...

James Taylor "A Glimpse Inside The Vault" - Carnegie Hall 6 of 9

In advance of his Guitar Conversations concert on May 6 at Carnegie Hall, James Taylor takes us on a rare tour...

James Taylor "Musical Influences" — Carnegie Hall, 5 of 9

For his Roots concert at Carnegie Hall on April 20—the second of his Perspectives series...

James Taylor "Covers" — Carnegie Hall,
4 of 9

It is inevitable that a songwriter as prolific and respected as James Taylor will have their songs performed...

James Taylor "Singing" — Carnegie Hall,
3 of 9

James Taylor discusses the vocal arts in advance of the Gala celebration of 120 years of Carnegie Hall.

James Taylor "Musical Genes" — Carnegie Hall, 2 of 9

The musical gene in the Taylor family may have skipped a generation. As the first concert of Perspectives series approaches—James Taylor at Carnegie Hall: A Gala Celebrating 120 Years of Carnegie Hall on April 12—James Taylor talks about his early years and his family ... and reveals a surprising performing progenitor.

James Taylor "That Singular Place" - Carnegie Hall, 1 of 9

James Taylor returns to Carnegie Hall to host four programs during his 2011 Carnegie Hall Perspectives series. In these concerts, he celebrates Carnegie Hall's 120th anniversary (Gala, April 12); revisits his musical roots with some of his musician friends (Roots, April 20); shares his love for his instrument of choice, the guitar (Guitar Conversations, May 6); and showcases his greatest hits with his band (Quintessential James Taylor and His Band, May 9).

James Taylor - Guitar Conversations Rehearsal- 6/8 Blues, Part Two

James, Jerry Douglas and Mike Landau rehearsing Mike's "6/8 Blues" for the Guitar Conversations concert on 5/9/11.

James Taylor - Guitar Conversations Rehearsal- 6/8 Blues

James with Jerry Douglas and Mike Landau rehearsing Mike's "6/8 Blues" for the Guitar Conversations concert on 5/9/11.

James Taylor - Guitar Conversations Rehearsal - Route Irish

James and producer David Thompson plan the set list for the Guitar Conversations concert on 5/9/11 at Carnegie Hall while Jerry Douglas and Mike Landau rehearse Jerry's "Route Irish."

James Taylor and Barbara Cook rehearsing for Carnegie Hall Gala

Recorded on April 9, 2011 in NYC. James Taylor and Barbara Cook rehearse for their Carnegie Hall debut.

James Taylor - Trick Roping

Recorded on April 8, 2011 in NYC. James prepares for his gala to celebrate the 120 years of Carnegie Hall.

James Taylor- Steve Martin - Foggy Mountain Breakdown

Recorded on April 9, 2011 in NYC. James Taylor and Steve Martin rehearse for the 120th gala.

James Taylor rehearsals for Carnegie Hall gala

Recorded on April 10, 2011 in NYC. Andrea Zonn rehearses with James Taylor and Steve Martin's Jubilation Day.

James Taylor - Vince Bruce - When I Was A Cowboy

Recorded on April 10, 2011 in NYC. James Taylor and Band host rope handler, Vince Bruce.

James Taylor - Roots - Figuring out the Set List!

Recorded on April 19, 2011 in NYC; James Taylor, David Thompson and Jeff Whiting hammer out a final set list for "Roots" concert .

James Taylor Making a Snowman

December 2010: James waits impatiently for his family at the Stowe, VT airport. Needless to say weather and ice make "on time" arrivals impossible.

James Taylor about John Lennon on BBC

December 2010: James Taylor speaks to the BBC about his friendship and admiration for John Lennon and performs an intimate "In My Life" from his barn. This raw interview footage was incorporated into the BBC's documentary, "The Lennon Legacy" honoring the 30th anniversary of John Lennon's death.

James Taylor - The making of Nails 101

An alternate intro to James' "Nails 101" video.

Carole and James say, "Thank you!"

With their film crew, Carole and James took a moment to discuss how much this one-of-a-kind "reunion" has meant to them while sending their personal thanks to the musicians, crew and staff. Most importantly, they wanted to express to you what a thrill it has been for them to connect directly to their fans at each and every concert and to send their personal heartfelt thanks for making it a joy and the success that it has been.

"Way Over Yonder" - Carole King/James Taylor, Troubadour Reunion Tour

"Way Over Yonder" by Carole King Performed by Carole King and James Taylor during the Troubadour Reunion Tour 2010. Also featuring Danny Kortchmar, Leland Sklar, Russell Kunkel, Kate Markowitz, Arnold McCuller, Andrea Zonn and Robbie Kondor.

James talks about a recently released live recording for Greenpeace

James Taylor talks about a live recording of a himself, Joni Mitchell and the late Phil Ochs in concert (circa 1970) to raise funds for the first Greenpeace mission to stop nuclear bomb testing on the Island of Amchitka, Alaska. Amchitka, the 1970 concert that launched Greenpeace, a two-disc set and 48-page booklet of never-before-seen concert photos is available exclusively on line at www.amchitka-concert.com with all proceeds going to Greenpeace.

Troubadour Reunion "Song Request Contest"

Carole King and James Taylor Troubadour Reunion "Song Request Contest" - Los Angeles, 3/12/10

"Live At The Troubadour" Trailer

Live at the Troubadour, November 2007 Carole King and James Taylor with Danny Kortchmar, Leland Sklar, Russ Kunkel

Troubadour Reunion groundbreaking set design revealed

Carole King and James Taylor discuss "Troubadour Reunion" North American tour stage design

James Taylor sails the QM2

James Taylor - Sea Cruise - Queen Mary 2

James Taylor & Band & family aboard the Queen Mary 2; June 2009; Video by Dave Mirkin

James Taylor - Building the mousetrap

James introduces Evander and Ray Taylor and shows how to build a better mousetrap

James Taylor - Ray Taylor shows off

Ray shows off his climbing skills

James Taylor / Yo-Yo Ma on Charlie Rose (part 4 of 4)

A conversation with James Taylor & Yo-Yo Ma

James Taylor / Yo-Yo Ma on Charlie Rose (part 3 of 4)

A conversation with James Taylor & Yo-Yo Ma

James Taylor / Yo-Yo Ma on Charlie Rose (part 2 of 4)

A conversation with James Taylor & Yo-Yo Ma

James Taylor / Yo-Yo Ma on Charlie Rose (part 1 of 4)

A conversation with James Taylor & Yo-Yo Ma

James Taylor - Obama Inaugural Concert 1/18/09

Concert on the Lincoln Memorial in Washington DC with John Legend, Jennifer Nettles, Arnold McCuller, Kim Taylor.

James Taylor - The Nature Conservancy 2008

Preserving migratory songbird habitat on the Eastern Shore

James Taylor - Star Academie , You've Got a Friend

Star Academie, Montreal; You've Got a Friend; May 09

James Taylor - Oprah's Greenroom 09/08/2009

Oprah's Season Kick-Off "Block Party", warmup on Owen Young's cello

Backstage with Oprah

Oprah's Season Kick-Off "Block Party, September 8, 2009

JAMES TAYLOR "How Sweet It Is" on Oprah!

Oprah's Season Kick-Off "Block Party" James Taylor and Rickey Minor Band September 8, 2009

James Taylor - Making Pecan Pie

James Taylor and Joanne Lane prepare Thanksgiving pies; 11/09, Games People Play

James Taylor - Belfast to Boston for President Clinton

Waldorf Astoria, NYC, 10/28/09 ICG, "Pursuit of Peace" Gala honoring President William J. Clinton, President George H.W. Bush and former Lebanese Prime Minister Issam M. Fares