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THE FLOYD MURDER VERDICT
Apr 21, 2021This must not be the exception that proves the rule. Rather, let it be a moment of realization for our country — that we might begin to understand what it means to be black in America. Our fellow countrymen of African descent have waited for so long to claim the rights promised to all citizens in our constitution. Those who would continue to deny them full citizenship, and to disguise that shameful racism as election security, as law and order, as patriotism — they are on the wrong side of history. Let us see what they do for what it is: a continuation of the national disgrace of institutional racism. In too many places in our country, policing means enforcing that evil, containing and walling-off the rage and desperation that must inevitably come from such gross inequality.
Let us wake up and feel real compassion for our fellow citizens. This is our national mission and our labor of love.
~James Taylor
April 21, 2021#JTFanFeature
Apr 20, 2021Click the links below to see some great JT covers from some talented fans! If you have a JT cover to share, please send us a link to your video!
Phillip Wiginton
“Fire & Rain”
Fons Heuvelmans
“You Can Close Your Eyes”
Don Reilly
“Something In The Way She Moves”
Peter Bergenske
“Sweet Baby James”
Tad Worku
“You’ve Got A Friend”
Ian Ingles
“Carolina In My Mind”“Sunny Skies”
Apr 16, 2021Click below to see James perform “Sunny Skies”, on a classic 1971 episode of the BBC program ‘One In Ten’.”Sunny Skies” appeared on James’s second studio album, Sweet Baby James.
You never know what James will find in his vault next — subscribe to his official YouTube channel now to find out!
eTown’s 30th b’Earthday Celebration
Apr 16, 2021
Tune in Thursday, April 22 for eTown’s 30th b’Earthday Celebration, a virtual event celebrating the long-running syndicated radio program’s 30th anniversary and induction into the Colorado Music Hall of Fame. Starting at 6:30 pm MT (8:30 ET/5:30 PT), the free live stream will feature appearances by Lyle Lovett, Bob Weir, Nathaniel Rateliff and more!
For more information and to register, please visit etown.org/30.#JTFanFeature
Apr 14, 2021Click the links below to see some great JT covers from some talented fans! If you have a JT cover to share, please send us a link to your video!
George Martin
“Daddy’s Baby”
Carl Katz
“Mean Old Man”
Peter Levey
“Something In The Way She Moves”
Soulfood A Cappella
“Shower The People”
Hans Meier
“Carolina In My Mind”
Dave King
“Fire And Rain”Yo-Yo Ma’s Beginner’s Mind
Apr 13, 2021
James and Kim’s dear friend, Yo-Yo Ma, has a newly released Audible Original! Beginner’s Mind is an audio memoir which blends stories from Yo-Yo’s life with exclusive musical performances.
It’s free! Head to Audible.com/Yo-Yo now to listen.“Hey Mister That’s Me Up On The Jukebox”
Apr 9, 2021Click below to watch James and the band performing “Hey Mister That’s Me Up on the Jukebox” on tour in Nashville in July 2012. This song appears on James’s third album, “Mud Slide Slim and the Blue Horizon”, which was released in April 1971 — 50 years ago this month!
(Thanks to Granville House in Great Barrington, MA for the Jukebox photo!)
Date change – Tanglewood 2021
Apr 8, 2021
James announced today that his annual Summer concert at the Tanglewood Music Festival will move to a new date: August 31, 2021. The new date replaces the previously announced concert on July 4, 2021.
Tickets purchased for the original date will be honored on August 31*. Ticket buyers are encouraged to hold onto their tickets, but please reach out to your point of purchase should you prefer a refund. If you have any questions please reach out to James’s team.
Let the picnics begin…
*Due to the fluid COVID-19 government mandated capacity limits in Massachusetts, Tanglewood Music Festival has announced that no additional concert tickets — beyond what has already been sold — will be offered for August 31 at this time. Stay tuned to JamesTaylor.com and JT social media platforms for further updates.
Photo: Tom WallHBD, Danny!
Apr 6, 2021
It’s clearly a miracle that we got to be so old but I know we’re both in there, just beneath the surface.
Happy 75th year, I love you, Dan…
~James
Photo: Elissa Kline PhotographyBirthday wishes!
Apr 5, 2021
Happy Birthday to Henry and Rufus!
So much love,
~Mom and Dad
Photos: Rob Fortunato