April 26, 2024
Published by AaronComments Off on It sounds so sweet with the sun sinking low…
Originally released as the opening track on James's 1975 studio album, Gorilla, "Mexico" has become a staple of his live shows over the years (performed nearly 700 times as of this month according to Setlist.fm!)
Click now to watch this 1986 performance, recorded in front of a studio audience for the German music program, Ohne Filter.
April 19, 2024
Published by AaronComments Off on And I wrote down this song…
Click now to watch James sing his classic "Fire And Rain" in this vintage footage from a special episode of Ohne Filter which first aired on German station SWR in 1987.
April 17, 2024
Published by AaronComments Off on Photos from Perth!
James and the band are on the road again! Click now to see a gallery of photos from their April 12 show in Perth, Australia, then visit the Schedule page to see when they're playing near you!
April 12, 2024
Published by AaronComments Off on Going faster than a roller coaster…
This week James has shared another excerpt from his Ohne Filter special that aired on German broadcaster SWR in 1987. Click now to enjoy this live performance of the Buddy Holly classic, "Everyday", which James also recorded on his 1985 album, That's Why I'm Here.
April 10, 2024
Published by AaronComments Off on Geography with JT!
James shared this fun video ahead of his 2024 tour kick-off last week. Click now to watch as he maps out the route he and the All-Star Band will take across the US this summer, then visit the Schedule page to get your tickets!
April 5, 2024
Published by AaronComments Off on Time I get home my supper’ll be cold…
Click now to watch James and the band romp through his song "Traffic Jam" (with stellar harmonies from Arnold McCuller, Rosemary Butler and Leland Sklar), followed by a take on Jimmy Buffett's "Sea Cruise", in this footage from a special 1987 episode of the German music program, Ohne Filter.
March 22, 2024
Published by AaronComments Off on Long ago, a young man sits…
This week James has shared another clip from his 1987 Ohne Filter special, recorded in March 1986). Click now to watch this performance of "Long Ago And Far Way" (originally recorded for his 1971 album, Mud Slide Slim and the Blue Horizon).
March 15, 2024
Published by AaronComments Off on There’s something about you, baby…
Originally recorded for James's 1977 album, JT, "Your Smiling Face" was a top 20 hit when released as a single that year. Click now to enjoy this live performance, taped in 1986 for Ohne Filter, German public broadcaster SWF's long-running music program.