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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 |
Product Description
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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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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 (WARNER) 12 track 1972-76.
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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
By Scully Bloke
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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.
14 of 15 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
26 of 29 people found the following review helpful
By LEON
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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Great cd
Great songs - thanks. Sent a bit late but nothing to worry about. This cd brings back memories which I'm loving listening to.
Published 14 days ago by Dominique Ashbee
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Another brilliant CD from a truly outstanding singer song writer. Easy listening and it arrived when the company said it would.
Published 28 days ago by nuffield nigel
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Good
A few great classic tracks with some ok ones that I can take or leave. Love his voice and his sound though.
Published 1 month ago by karmar22
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I bought this on a whim...
I saw a few clips on TV with James Taylor and Carole King, and that prompted me to buy this CD (also because it was quite cheap). Read more
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Ideal present for husband who decided he hadn't heard the guy for ages. Tried to get in on the high street, to no avail. Read more
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Family Favourite
This is the best version of `! `ve got a friend` I have ever heard, so that is why I bought the cd. My family will understand why I have chosen this track to be played at my... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Patricia Jones
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classic
every house should have this a true great every track a total bit of genius if your on edge buy this so calming
Published 2 months ago by peter aylmer
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Very good.
It's good to hear someone that can really sing for a change. Yes, a good buy for anyone that likes easy listening and very pleasant on the ear. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Des Clarke
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Lovely music and good sounds on CD. I have enjoyed and still enjoy listening to the music on a regular basis.
Published 2 months ago by G
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A laid back set of his old songs. Very evocative bringing up moods of sorrow and joy, pleasurable. I recommend.
Published 2 months ago by J. F. Fletcher
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