Carly Simon Sues Starbucks Over Album Deal Oct 13, 2009
I saw her ex James Taylor at the Garden in 1971. I first started listening to Anticipation and the much analyzed (Warren Beatty. (CBS News)
Local Musician Ed Rohan Performs at 'Songwriters Mecca' Oct 9, 2009
Rohan describes his music as rock 'n' roll with country influences and says some of his favorite musicians are people like John Mellencamp, James Taylor (for songwriting) and Van Halen, just to name a few. On his My Space page, he adds Waylon Jennings, Jim Croce, Elvis, Johnny Cash and Bob Seger to that list. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
5 nuggets of knowledge about harvests Oct 7, 2009
Hits such as Heart of Gold, which features vocals by James Taylor and Linda Ronstadt, helped make the album the top-selling record of 1972. Despite his long and continuing career, Heart of Gold remains Young s only No. 1 hit. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
CORRECTING and REPLACING Jann Arden's Upcoming Tour in Support of Canwest Raise-a-Reader Oct 2, 2009
Following Bubls musical and philanthropic cue, the Concert Series has been graciously supported by Anne Murray, Bob Dylan, James Taylor, Sam Roberts, Randy Bachman and Burton Cummings and now Jann Arden. Truly, music to our ears. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Canwest Raise-a-Reader Day Pulls in $2 Million for Literacy Programs Sep 26, 2009
Since that time the series has had the support of Anne Murray, James Taylor, Bob Dylan, Sam Roberts, Randy Bachman and Burton Cummings, and now Jann Arden. There are 27 cities across Canada involved in Canwest Raise-a-Reader Day: St. Johns, Moncton, Saint John, Fredericton, Charlottetown, Summerside, Halifax, Sydney, Montreal, Ottawa, Windsor, Toronto, Winnipeg, Saskatoon, Regina, Calgary, Lethbridge, Edmonton, Kelowna, Penticton, Prince George, Kamloops, Vancouver, Victoria, Nanaimo, Port... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Ten Penny Opera exiting retirement Sep 25, 2009
Were hoping to do at least one original song and then some James Taylor and Crosby, Stills type stuff. . (Washington Daily News, NC)
Livingston Taylor to sing for Needham Town Halls preservation Sep 25, 2009
As for how the Citizens for the Preservation of Town Hall were able to book Livingston Taylor, whose brother is fellow musician James Taylor, Niden said it was simply serendipity. During the debate on whether to restore the Great Hall, Niden s group held up Livingston Taylor as the type of events the hall could host. (Needham Tab, MA)
Canwest Raise-A-Reader Day: Wednesday, September 23 Sep 23, 2009
The series has a growing set-list of participating artists that includes Anne Murray, James Taylor, Bob Dylan, Sam Roberts, Randy Bachman and Burton Cummings and now, Jann Arden ... Since then, Grammy award-winning songstress Anne Murray, popular Canadian rocker Sam Roberts, musical legends James Taylor and Bob Dylan and Canadian rock royalty Randy Bachman and Burton Cummings have followed Bubls lead, donating partial ticket sales of their concert tours through the Canwest Raise-a-Reader... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Oprah woos younger viewers to boost ratings Sep 22, 2009
" Sheri Salata, executive producer, acknowledges "The Oprah Winfrey Show" is trying to deal with the delicate issue of attracting young viewers while not alienating longtime fans. Notice how the block party carefully followed a performance by the Black Eyed Peas with one by James Taylor. It was the first time the show actively used social networks, drawing a crowd of 21,000 people in part through alerts on Twitter and Facebook, she said. Winfrey has aggressively promoted her interview with... (Erie Times-News, PA)
Rockers to celebrate Sep 18, 2009
The lineup includes Bruce Springsteen; U2; Stevie Wonder; Metallica; Aretha Franklin, Eric Clapton; Crosby, Stills & Nash; Paul Simon with and without Art Garfunkel; Jackson Browne; Chuck Berry; Van Morrison; Jerry Lee Lewis; Sting; and James Taylor. (AP). (Boston Globe)
All-Star Lineup For Rock Hall Milestone Sep 18, 2009
Other performers include Eric Clapton; Crosby, Stills Paul Simon with and without Art Garfunkel; Jackson Browne; Chuck Berry; Van Morrison; Jerry Lee Lewis; Sting; and James Taylor. They'll play some of their own songs and music that inspired them. (CBS News -- Entertainment)
COMEDY CENTRAL(R) Partners With Don Mischer Productions to Launch the 'American Comedy Awards' Sep 18, 2009
As a producer-director, his credits range from Super Bowl Halftime Shows (with Bruce Springsteen, Prince, The Rolling Stones, and Paul McCartney); Opening Ceremonies of both the Summer and Winter Olympic Games; and The Kennedy Center Honors; to Obama's Lincoln Memorial Inaugural Concert; Hong Kong's Handover to China 1997; and specials with James Taylor, Sting, Bono, Beyonce, Barishnikov, Fergie, Willie Nelson, and Barbra Streisand, among others. Don's long and illustrious body of work ranks... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
US folk singer Mary Travers dies Sep 18, 2009
I still have all my Peter, Paul and Mary albums and play them often, along with Joan Baez, Judy Collins, Bob Dylan, Carole King and James Taylor. The music of the sixties was so real and relevant. (BBC News -- Americas)
Vulnerable country rockers' cautionary tales of love Sep 16, 2009
However, there is a shared, slightly quavering, tenor, a common vulnerability in tone, a preference for tales more cautionary than celebratory, a tendency towards the slower end of mid-tempo and a direct connection to singer-songwriters of the 1970s, such as James Taylor, Gordon Lightfoot and Jackson Browne. This isn't hard-to-reach music; it's as easy to grasp as it is on the ears. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Is there trouble in Oprahs TV kingdom? Sep 14, 2009
Notice how the block party carefully followed a performance by the Black Eyed Peas with one by James Taylor. It was the first time the show actively used social networks, drawing a crowd of 21,000 people in part through alerts on Twitter and Facebook, she said. (KHOU.com, TX)
Left is righteous Sep 11, 2009
His guitar interests ranged widely from Carlos Santana and Duane Allman to Leo Kottke and James Taylor. While studying music at the University of Southern California, he became interested in the minimalist compositions of Phillip Glass and Steve Reich. (Brainerd Daily Dispatch)
Oprah sparks shopping traffic on Mag Mile Tues Sep 11, 2009
Those on hand to perform included the Black Eyed Peas, Jennifer Hudson, James Taylor and Rascal Flatts. to draw people to their locations. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Oprah Fans Gather For Michigan Avenue Show Sep 10, 2009
Winfrey's production company, Harpo Productions, said it would cover all costs for police, paramedics and sanitation at the outdoor taping, which also featured Rascal Flatts, James Taylor and magician Criss Angel. "The Oprah Winfrey Show" normally is taped at the Harpo studios on Chicago's near west side. (KFOXTV.com, TX)
Slow Claw in Athens to support debut disc Sep 4, 2009
Barnes' grew up in Akron, where he was heavily influenced by "whatever my mom had on the radio," he says, "a lot of Carole King and James Taylor.". Members Barnes, Chris Denholm and Brian Miller came together while living in Cincinnati. (Athens Banner-Herald)
In baseball, ‘One is the loneliest number’ Sep 3, 2009
Alone Again Natually - Gilbert O Sullivan, One - Three Dog Night, I Think We re Alone Now - Tommy James and the Shondells (Not Tiffany), Lonely Too Long - The Young Rascals, Mr. Lonely - Bobby Vinton, Don t Let Me Be Lonely Tonight - James Taylor, Owner of A Lonely Heart - Yes, Lonely People - America, Lonely Boy - Andrew Gold, The Lonely Bull - Herb Albert and the Tijuana Brass, Only the Lonely - Roy Orbison, Alone - Heart, Are You Lonesome Tonight - Elvis Presley, Nobody Home - Pink Floyd,... (Lompoc Record, CA)
PLAYLIST: Derek Webb and more Sep 1, 2009
Benson's typically intuitive singing and playing do James Taylor right on Songs and Stories. So LonelyThe Sweet Remains. (USA Today -- Life)
Taylor, friends provide shelter from storm Aug 31, 2009
Sheryl Crow, James Taylor, and Yo-Yo Ma collaborated for a night of songs Friday at Tanglewood as part of a five-day benefit for the music center ... LENOX - There s a line in James Taylor s song That s Why I m Here where he expresses his gratitude to fans who pay good money to hear Fire and Rain again and again and again ... An unabashed fan, Crow joked, I could get used to having James Taylor sing backup for me. (Boston Globe)
Memphis on a budget: Trolleys, barbecue and Elvis Aug 29, 2009
Musical performances this year included an eclectic mix ranging from James Taylor to Memphis' own Three 6 Mafia. A one-day ticket to the barbecue competition cost $8, while a one-night ticket to the music festival cost $28. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
Amy Hanaiali'i's new album holds great promise Aug 29, 2009
The James Taylor trademark is given a rhythm 'n' blues booster shot and the kinship resonates. "Kou Leo Nahenahe," with Nathan Aweau The most powerful track, with Aweau displaying his composing and solo and harmony vocal prowess. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Michael Grande returns to AFP for Labor Day Aug 28, 2009
After leaving Havens, Grande shared the stage with artists such as: James Taylor, John Lee Hooker, Jose Feliciano, CCR, Bruce Springsteen, Trisha Yearwood and many others. He is known for his phenomenal five-fingered picking technique. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
James Taylor: from handyman to troubadour in chief Aug 23, 2009
And now, bridging the rock world and NPR, Massachusetts has James Taylor. The five-day celebration of Taylor s career starting Wednesday at Tanglewood in Lenox codifies what many already sensed: Taylor has become a unique point of identity for Massachusetts, as essential as the Cape or the Old North Church. (Boston Globe)
Bears humble Grizzlies Aug 22, 2009
It s always good to put a whoopin on Logan, said Bears quarterback James Taylor, who rushed for three touchdowns and passed for two more scores. While the Grizzlies have moved back up to the 4A ranks, 3A Bear River didn t seem too concerned about playing a bigger school. (Logan Herald Journal, UT)
Cosby rails against school cuts Aug 21, 2009
" He will co-teach an English class at Northeast High School, the same school where the 1968 documentary "High School" was filmed. The program had the working title of "Teach" and is tentatively scheduled to premiere in spring 2010. Critics say the show will disrupt education. But Mayor Michael Nutter says it will spotlight the joys and challenges of urban education. Joel lists homes for $35 million Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Billy Joel is selling a pair of adjacent homes in the Hamptons for... (Erie Times-News, PA)
Sam & Ruby is a match made in sweet music Aug 21, 2009
Meanwhile, Brooker grew up listening to 70s singer-songwriters like James Taylor, Paul Simon and Cat Stevens. His father was a musician who encouraged his son to play guitar and sing. (MSNBC -- Music)
James Taylor to give earnings from Tanglewood festival to Boston Symphony Orchestra Aug 20, 2009
(AP) Singer James Taylor plans to donate his $500,000 in earnings from a 5-day music festival at Tanglewood next week to the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Taylor's association with the orchestra dates back more than 15 years. (FOX61, CT)
James Taylor Donates Festival Earnings To Symphony Aug 20, 2009
(August 19, 2009)Singer-songwriter James Taylor plans to donate his $500,000 in earnings from a 5-day music festival at Tanglewood next week to the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Taylor's association with the orchestra dates back more than 15 years, and his wife, Kim, is a former public relations director and current trustee for the Orchestra. (KWTX.com, TX)
Sweet benefactor James Aug 19, 2009
James Taylor brings star power to Berkshires - The Boston Globe ... James Taylor, with his wife, Kim, has adopted the Berkshires as his musical headquarters ... James Taylor, who has adopted the Berkshires as his home and musical headquarters, will be performing at the Boston Symphony Orchestra s summer campus. (Boston Globe)
Jackson singer/songwriter Pates, 55, dead Aug 14, 2009
Pates was influenced by great acoustic music in the vein of James Taylor. From the time that I got to Jackson, they were just omnipresent on the music scene, bassist Raphael Semmes said, and a perennial draw. (The Clarion-Ledger)
LETTER: Top Bagelfest bands should be country Aug 7, 2009
As a matter of fact James Taylor who is known for his unique style for writing and performing has an album out now called "Covers". The songs on this albim are songs he's performed in concert but never recorded. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Mark Your Calendar Aug 6, 2009
Local Search Site Search. THIS STORY HAS BEEN FORMATTED FOR EASY PRINTING. (Boston Globe)
On his birthday, Brady takes the cake Aug 4, 2009
Taylor takes Europe James Taylor is currently prepping for his sold-out Tanglewood shows with a series of well-received gigs in Europe. The singer is winning raves in France, Spain, and England, where a reviewer for the Sun likened Sweet Baby James to a Geography teacher who keeps a guitar in his cupboard in the hope of some impromptu strumming. (Boston Globe)
Newport folk festival marks 50th annniversary Jul 31, 2009
James Taylor played there in 1969 at age 21 and Joni Mitchell and Van Morrison were there before becoming household names. Dylan goes electricThen, of course, there's Dylan. (MSNBC -- Music)
City places no new limits on loud music Jul 30, 2009
By James Taylor - Staff Writer. Tuesday, July 28, 2009 1:01 PM CDT. (Bandera Bulletin, TX)
'Funny People' Jul 30, 2009
Apatow enlists a who's who of the comedy world for cameos, but the funniest line in the movie may belong to singer James Taylor. And that's saying something, because there are a lot of funny lines. (AZCentral -- Entertainment)
Some singers get in on Apatow's act - or don't Jul 27, 2009
Singer-songwriter James Taylor meets the movie's protagonists at a corporate gig and plays against his gentle, nurturing musical image ... Apatow on the James Taylor cameo: "James Taylor fans know that he's funny between songs and funny when he's being interviewed. I always knew he had a sardonic sense of humor. ... I asked him to do the movie through his representation and they said no. This friend of mine named David Mirkin, who produced "The Simpsons," he's friends with him and got him to do... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Getting to know Apatow Jul 27, 2009
Q: All that will be left is the James Taylor song and the 30 seconds where George meets his parents. A: Yeah, we'll have to see. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
At 46, Lodi's Jennifer Lind starts music career singing about old cowboys (1) Jul 27, 2009
At 46, Lodi's Jennifer Lind starts music career singing about old cowboys. Connecting You to Your Community Lodi, California. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Photographers' work separated by time - and visual style Jul 24, 2009
Other journalistic assignments include Salma Hayek, Demi Moore, James Taylor, Andrew Wyeth, Norah Jones, and Jessica Tandy. Tenneson s cottony style manages to soften Jodie Foster s features in a 1996 portrait to very happy effect. (Boston Globe)
Entertainer Spotlight on Rick Ross (21) Jul 24, 2009
He taught himself piano by picking out the chords and melodies of Elton John, Billy Joel and James Taylor songs. His parents later arranged for him to take lessons. (Desert Entertainer, CA)
Gordon Waller, 64, half of pop duo Peter and Gordon Jul 21, 2009
Working for the Beatles Apple records, he produced James Taylor s first album. In the 1970s, he produced other Taylor albums as well as Linda Ronstadt s string of hits. (Boston Globe)
Scituate musician releases first CD Jul 11, 2009
Sam said some people told him he sounds like James Taylor, although he thinks he s more like Jason Mraz. I guess I sound a little like James Taylor, he said. (Scituate Mariner, MA)
Anuhea is going viral Jul 4, 2009
Anuhea's dream collabo team: If she could collaborate with any artist, dead or alive, Anuhea said she'd love to work with Michael Jackson, Amos Lee, Bob Marley, James Taylor or Busta Rhymes. Anuhea's perfect supergroup: If she were to form a supergroup, the members would be Carlos Santana on guitar, Travis Barker on drums, Flea on bass, and Alicia Keys on piano and backing vocals. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Sony struggling as Walkman hits 30th anniversary Jul 1, 2009
During its beta phase, which begins today and runs through September, 26 chord videos are available for free on the Mac for popular songs from artists including Green Day, James Taylor, Jimmy Buffett, Matchbox 20, White Stripes and more. An expanded selection of videos will be introduced this Fall. (Fresno Bee -- Business)
Anniversary nod to Haydn opens Bach fest Jun 29, 2009
Although not big on excitement, the performance offered many excellent moments, including elaborate arias for three vocal soloists, soprano Robin Johannsen, tenor James Taylor and bass-baritone Christopheren Nomura. The professional choir sang with clarity and polish, while the orchestra embellished the drama with rich-toned contributions from oboes, flutes, clarinets, strings and thumping timpani. (OregonLive, OR -- Living)
• McGovern draws on classics for next weekend's Sun Valley concert Jun 26, 2009
The CD features a set of intimate musical portraits of such 1960s songwriters as Joni Mitchell, Jimmy Webb, Paul Simon, Carole King, James Taylor, Bob Dylan, John Lennon and Paul McCartney. "These were all artists who influenced me on the way to 'The Morning After,'" she said. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
CEO: 'I'm a closet rock n' roll fan' Jun 20, 2009
I listen to the James Taylor album [with] Fire and Rain a lot. It s funny, my wife has a lot of girlie stuff and I have a lot of hard rock. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
Bon Jovi among new class in Songwriters Hall Jun 20, 2009
Other performers ranged from James Taylor to the cast of the recently revived Hair, whose composers were also inducted. Kara DioGuardi, the American Idol judge and songwriter, said the Songwriters Hall is important because composers still dont get enough recognition. (MSNBC -- Music)
Seaport puts music on the water Jun 20, 2009
Though he won t entertain Sabino riders with country music, he said he ll play the best music from the past five decades; a lot of James Taylor, folk music and New England-style songs. Sabino was built in Maine in 1908 for passenger service on the Damariscotta River and was formally designated a National Historic Landmark in 1992. (Westerly Sun, RI)
Jazz by the lake Jun 18, 2009
On his way up the musical ladder, saxophonist David Sanborn played and toured with a range of musicians from Stevie Wonder and David Bowie to James Taylor and Paul Simon ... Brecker s trumpet and flugelhorn playing have graced hundreds of albums by musicians from James Taylor and Bruce Springsteen to David Sanborn, Steely Dan, Horace Silver and Frank Zappa. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
White House Sounds Alarm On Climate Change Jun 17, 2009
"Somebody has a story they're trying to pitch, agenda that they're selling," James Taylor of the Heartland Institute told Sieberg. "But they're not necessarily basing their report on the best available science.". (CBS News)
Links to other featured weather-related tunes Jun 17, 2009
by James Taylor 10/15/08. by Lou Christie 10/8/08. (USA Today -- Weather)
Kuskokwim homegirl Emma Hill launches a national tour Jun 16, 2009
Growing up in Sleetmute (and, for couple of years, downriver in Aniak) little Emma sang along to tapes of James Taylor and the Eagles. "Even when she was 4 years old, she told us she was going to be a singer," said Bambi. (Anchorage Daily News)
St. Augustine Amphitheatre packs them in Jun 16, 2009
Business increases by about 25 percent when the amphitheatre hosts shows and that doesn t include takeout orders to artists such as James Taylor and Art Garfunkel and their crews, said co-owner Ned Pollack. As the St. Johns County Parks and Recreation Department has brought a varied lineup ranging from the Steve Miller Band to the Kings of Leon, it plans to use the St. Johns County Fairground and Ponte Vedra Concert Hall to reach different concertgoing demographics. (Jacksonville Business Journal, FL)
Scene 13: Music Going to the Dogs, Literally! Jun 5, 2009
Fans of James Taylor and other singer songwriters of the same era will like this James' somewhat gritty, bluesy sound. Save A Pet, located in Forsyth, GA is funded solely by donations. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Staff's kids help Leno's 'Tonight' goodbye May 31, 2009
Audience members say show also includes song by James Taylor ... Rosa Moore from Denver, Colorado, said Leno became teary-eyed when James Taylor sang "Sweet Baby James." ... "When James Taylor sang the line, 'I'm 10 miles from Boston with a thousand miles more to go,' Jay wiped his eye," said Moore. (CNN)
Leno Bids Farewell To 'Tonight' May 30, 2009
Other than James Taylor, who performed "Sweet Baby James," celebrities were largely absent from the final show, which favored by-the-people comedy instead. There was a lengthy "Best of Jaywalking" segment, highlights of Leno asking people on the street questions about history and other topics. (Click2Houston, TX)
Leno bids farewell to `Tonight,' hello to O'Brien May 30, 2009
O'Brien, who takes over Monday, was Leno's final guest, with James Taylor the last musical performer. A service of the Associated Press(AP). (Hanford Sentinal, CA)
Leno goes out in signature nice-guy style May 30, 2009
He even closed the show with a nod to an itinerant life, as fellow Bay Stater James Taylor played "Sweet Baby James," a song Leno said reminded him of leaving Boston for LA.. But mostly, Leno stuck to his rat-a-tat joking style, while making nods to his exit: "I'm clearing out my office today, I find O.J.'s knife. I had it the whole time.". (Boston Globe)
Critic's corner May 29, 2009
James Taylor performs tonight. (For more on Leno, see next page. (Boston Globe)
Summer in Waterford brings Rhythms twice a month May 28, 2009
The Olives repertoire features more than 400 songs by everyone from Steely Dan to Bob Marley and they have shared the stage with Lynyrd Skynyrd, Sting, James Taylor and many more. July 2. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
