Before This World, James’s long-awaited new studio album, is available now. Order today from Amazon, iTunes or JamesTaylor.com; or pick it up at your favorite local record shop!
And make sure you check out the new Before This World section, where you can read the album’s lyrics and liner notes in the ebooklet, check out photos from the recording sessions and watch behind-the-scenes video!
James and his All Star Band performed three songs in Rockefeller Plaza for The Today Show yesterday morning, while James had a chat with hosts Savannah Guthrie and Carson Daly as well.
Check out that conversation and all three performances at Today.com and make sure you visit the Schedule page — James has got a full slate this week, including his invite-only show at the Apollo Theater tonight (streaming live on SSiriusXm’s James Taylor channel, #17) and a stop on The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon. See the complete list here.
Before This World is almost here. Ahead of the release next Tuesday, click the image below to see James discuss the evolution of the new song “Stretch Of The Highway”, and then visit the Video Gallery for more entries in the Behind The Song series, as well as other Before This World related videos.
On May 28, 2015, James logged into the James Taylor Facebook page and conducted his first online Q&A. The response from the fans was overwhelming–with 4000+ questions asked during the 3.5 hour live session. James wasn’t able to respond to everyone but thanks to all who came out and participated! Below is a complete transcript of the afternoon’s conversation. James will host another live Q&A session soon, so stay tuned!
It’s the moment you’ve been waiting for — your first chance to hear to James’s new album, Before This World, in its entirety courtesy of the New York Times.
To listen, go to NYTimes.com, where the album is streaming for the next week as part of the New York Times Press Play feature.
Enjoy the stream, and remember to pre-order the album if you haven’t already. Everyone who pre-orders the Limited Edition Deluxe Book from JamesTaylor.com will be entered into a drawing to win one of 100 copies autographed by James! More information on that offer can be found here.
With just a week to go before the release of Before This World, James has a number of TV and radio appearances lined up, including performances on The Today Show, Live With Kelly and Michael, The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon and Late Night with Seth Meyers. Check out the Schedule page for a complete list, and keep an eye on the page for updates as new appearances are confirmed!
Now’s your chance! Tomorrow (Thursday, May 28), at 3pm EDT/Noon PDT, James will log in to his Facebook page and conduct a live Q&A session with you — his loyal fans!
RSVP to the event now, invite your friends, and make sure you’re on Facebook tomorrow to take part in the fun. James will answer as many questions as he can!
One of the items included in the Before This World Limited Edition Deluxe Book is a second disc containing five exclusive bonus tracks. The titles of those tracks — which include previously unreleased material and demos — have now been revealed. Visit the JamesTaylor.com Store for the complete list.
That’s not all – we’re happy to announce that all fans who pre-order the Limited Edition Deluxe Book from JamesTaylor.com will be entered into a drawing for one of only 100 copies autographed by James himself!*
*Drawing open to all customers who purchase the Limited Edition Deluxe Book from JamesTaylor.com. That includes all orders already placed. Autographed copies of Limited Edition Deluxe Book will ship by the end of June, however winners will be contacted privately and provided with a digital download link to the full album on June 16.
Starting today through June 22, SiriusXM listeners can tune to Channel 17 (Channel 705 online) to listen to songs spanning James’s career, including tracks from the new album, Before This World, as well as “rare” live recordings and special guest DJs.
If you’re not a SiriusXM subscriber, sign up for a free trial now. Even former customers can get in on the fun until June 1 — find out how here.
SiriusXM subscribers can win tickets to see James and the Band launch the new album at a special, invitation-only concert at the legendary Apollo Theater in New York City on June 16. The show will be broadcast live on James’s Channel, as well as a SiriusXM Town Hall Q&A session, on June 19.
Happy listening!
James is featuring in the June issue of Vanity Fair, answering the magazine’s famous “Proust Questionnaire”. The issue is available on newsstands now, but you can read it here.