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There’s something about you, baby…

March 15, 2024 Published by Comments 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.


Well the frost is on the pumpkin…

March 8, 2024 Published by Comments Off on Well the frost is on the pumpkin…

James and his crack band perform "Walking Man" in this footage from a 1987 special episode of the German music program, Ohne Filter, which was recorded before a studio audience the year before.

Click now to watch, and dig that sweet pedal steel sound!


Take to the highway…

March 1, 2024 Published by Comments Off on Take to the highway…

First released on his 1970 self-titled album, "Country Road" has become one of James's most-loved tunes. Click now to watch this 1986 performance recorded for the TV program Ohne Filter, which aired on German public television from 1983 to 2001.


I fix broken hearts…

February 23, 2024 Published by Comments Off on I fix broken hearts…

Head to YouTube now to watch James sing the Jimmy James/Otis Blackwell tune "Handy Man" in this clip from a special 1987 episode of the long-running German music program, Ohne Filter.


Remembering Seiji

February 23, 2024 Published by Comments Off on Remembering Seiji

Famed conductor Seiji Ozawa passed away last week, and The Boston Globe asked Kim (who worked with Seiji for many years) to share her memories of their friendship. Visit James's Facebook page now to read the full text, and a note from JT as well.


US Summer Tour Announced!

February 20, 2024 Published by Comments Off on US Summer Tour Announced!



James and his All-Star Band have announced their Summer 2024 US tour schedule, starting May 29 at the legendary Hollywood Bowl!

Please see the Schedule page for full tour details, including the JamesTaylor.com presale date and start times. A JamesTaylor.com account is required to participate, so please register now if you're not already a member.

For a look at all of James's upcoming shows, please visit the Schedule page.

*Please remember : There will be a limited number of presale tickets available to JamesTaylor.com members, which can sell out quickly — sometimes within the first 30 minutes. The number of tickets available for the fan presale is not in James's personal control but his hope in offering the fan presale is to give fans the first opportunity to purchase great seats. If you are unable to purchase tickets in the presale, you will have a second chance during the public sale. We apologize in advance for any frustration.


Say goodbye and say hello…

February 16, 2024 Published by Comments Off on Say goodbye and say hello…

Click now to watch James perform "Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight", a song from his 1972 album, Mud Slide Slim and the Blue Horizon, for a German TV studio audience in 1986.

Did you know: In 2002, James won the Best Male Pop Vocal Grammy for a version of this song recorded with the late saxophonist, Michael Brecker.


More than the shining eyes…

February 9, 2024 Published by Comments Off on More than the shining eyes…

A track from James's 1986 album, That's Why I'm Here, "Only A Dream In Rio" is always a welcome addition to the setlist. Here's a performance taken from James's 1987 Ohne Filter special, which was recorded the year before airing.

Click now to watch on YouTube!


Three new dates in Australia!

February 7, 2024 Published by Comments Off on Three new dates in Australia!



James Taylor and his All-Star Band have added second shows in Melbourne, Sydney and Perth, Australia!

The presales for these shows will begin Friday, February 9 at 10 am local time. Please see the Schedule page for full details and presale passwords.

For a look at all of James's upcoming dates, please visit the Schedule page.


You got me walkin’ and talkin’ like a natural man…

February 2, 2024 Published by Comments Off on You got me walkin’ and talkin’ like a natural man…

Click now to see James and the band glide through "That's Why I'm Here" (the title track from JT's 1985 album) in this footage from a special 1987 episode of the German music program, Ohne Filter.