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Track Listings
| 1. Something In The Way She Moves |
| 2. Carolina In My Mind |
| 3. Fire And Rain |
| 4. Sweet Baby James |
| 5. Country Road |
| 6. You've Got A Friend |
| 7. Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight |
| 8. Walking Man |
| 9. How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You) |
| 10. Mexico |
| 11. Shower The People |
| 12. Steamroller |
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Amazon.co.uk Review
James Taylor's mid-70s departure from Warner Bros may be one of the best things that ever happened to the label; otherwise, it might not have been in such a rush to compile his Greatest Hits, one of the company's biggest sellers ever at 11 million and counting. Taylor's style, which all but defines the word diffident, has more backbone than it's often given credit for. Here, as surprisingly complex songs like "Carolina in My Mind" (in a newly recorded version) and "Steamroller" stack up, he sounds like an artist worth spending some time with. At the least, few of his singer-songwriter cohorts came up with a melody as lovely as "Sweet Baby James". --Rickey Wright
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Take a man with an absolutely fantastic voice. Add some of the greatest songs of the last 25 years. Mix in an acoustic guitar, and apply absolute emotions of happiness, sadness, love and hurt to each song and you have james Taylors Greatest Hits.
How anyone can describe Taylors voice as bland is completely beyond me. It is Pure Class. Thats why his songs are love now as much as they were in the 70's 80's and 90's.
Its a must have album for people who appreciate beautiful songs, sung by a fantastic singer.
How anyone can describe Taylors voice as bland is completely beyond me. It is Pure Class. Thats why his songs are love now as much as they were in the 70's 80's and 90's.
Its a must have album for people who appreciate beautiful songs, sung by a fantastic singer.
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
This album gathers together all the best 'tunes' of the great man.I remeber first hearing 'Fire and Rain' back in the summer of '72 and it still stirs those same emotions in me today. From the counrty ballads of 'Carolina'& 'Sweet Baby James' to the excellent live version of 'Steamroller Blues' I highly recommend any fan of great music to get this album ASAP
23 of 26 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
James Taylor is regarded as a legend by almost all whom have listened to his music. I agree. He is a legend. He can write songs which hold such meaning and convey such passion. This almbus captures and condenses his huge mass of work into what I consider to be one of the single greatest albums of all time. It has the only James Taylor songs you need hear on it. The opening song "Something in the way she moves" is a beatiful example of his ability to sing and play complex finger-style guitar. "Steamroller" is just amazing to listen to as it is both musically brilliant and hilarious at the same time. While "Shower the people" may be a little flimsy, it in no way dimishes the rest of the album as the calibre is so high. 99% of people regard him as a truly fantastic singer-songer writer. 1% are able to recognise his expertise and skill with a guitar. But, for some unfathomable reason, too few realise the sound of his voice. When you listen to "You've got a friend", just stop and LISTEN. He has to have the most beatiful voice ever. I exaggerate not. His voice is simply amazing. This album has a few of those songs where you hear his voice at its best. "Country Road" is a wonderful, lively song. "You've got a friend" is by far the best cover of a song ever. And, well. What can yuo say about "Fire and Rain"? This is a true gem of a song. Inspired by the loss of his close friend Suzanne, this is a beautiful example of folk music. These really are great hits. Legend.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Sweet Baby James - Why Don't You Stay That Way?
Was so looking forward to renewing this old love. Some fine tracks and the usual chocolatey-smooth voice but the MF expletive in one song a BIG dissappointment. Read more
Published 5 days ago by Mrs. V. A. Openshaw
Well worth the money
Anyone who is a fan of James Taylor's wonderful voice ought to own this Greatest Hits album. All the hits are here, and it is easy to see why tracks such as "Carolina in My Mind"... Read more
Published 14 days ago by Will
James Taylor Hits
A great collection of James's hits. I've never got round to collecting his work other than a DVD of a concert. This was so good I bought volume 2.James Taylor: Greatest Hits
Published 27 days ago by BobbyW
1 of the greatest voices of all time
Taylor sings songs in a relaxed way that transports me back to my youth but is relevant today,he has a voice that is still one of the greatest.Not to be missed.
Published 1 month ago by Rex Earnshaw
the fabulous tunes of Mr Taylor
This CD is beautiful. James Taylor sings with Heart and speaks to the soul x
I would recommend it to all merchants of peace.
I would recommend it to all merchants of peace.
Published 8 months ago by miriampots
From Stockbridge to Boston
James Taylor is brilliant. I now have several of his Albums and I've also read his biography. You don't have to be old to appreciate this incredible singer/song writer. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Kiddo
wonderful.......
There is not a single track on this CD that I don't like. I bought 3 James Taylor CD's at the same time and listen to them constantly one after another when I am working in my... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Hazel Vicary
Cherry-picked hits show off James' voice to its best
As another artist to find the break he needed at The Troubadour, James Taylor is one of those LA/California artists of the late sixties/early seventies that brought us The Eagles,... Read more
Published 10 months ago by R. S. Bacon
Enjoyable Greatest Hits from James...!
I bought this on the strength of watching a concert he did with Carole King on the telly the other night on BBC4. Read more
Published 10 months ago by T. S. Hughes
Superb!
Whether you're new to James or a stalwart fan this is a must! Excellent collection of very well produced, arranged, meaningful, beautiful songs sung in his iconic, sensitive,... Read more
Published 11 months ago by flintstone
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