This one’s a barnburner! Click now to watch James and his crack band strut through “Steamroller Blues”, a classic cut from the 1970 album, Sweet Baby James, in this footage from the music program, Ohne Filter, which aired on German television station SWF from 1983 to 2001.
Written by James’s friend Carole King for her 1971 album, Tapestry, James released his version of “You’ve Got A Friend” that same year on his album Mud Slide Slim and the Blue Horizon.
Click now to watch this vintage live performance, excerpted from a special episode of Ohne Filter.
Originally recorded by Marvin Gaye in 1965, James had a top five hit with his version of “How Sweet It is (To Be Loved By You)”, released a decade later on his 1975 album, Gorilla.
Click now to watch this 1986 live performance, taken from an episode of the German music program, Ohne Filter.
James’s US Summer Tour with his All-Star Band kicks off May 29 at the Hollywood Bowl. Visit the Meet The Band section to read about the talented musicians that will be joining JT on the road, and check out the Schedule to see when they’re playing near you!
First appearing as part of the Tony-nominated musical, Working (along with “Millworker”), James recorded “Brother Trucker” for his 1979 album, Flag. This performance is from a 1987 episode of Ohne Filter, recorded the year before at SWF-Studio in Baden-Baden, Germany.
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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.
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.
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!
Photo: Duncan Barnes Photography
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.
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!