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The album that launched a thousand heavy-hearted singer/songwriters on their not-so-merry way, Sweet Baby James was arguably the first shot in what became the soft revolution of the early 1970s. A refugee of the Beatles' Apple label, Taylor struck commercial gold with Sweet Baby James by augmenting his acoustic guitar and soothing vocals with laid-back accompaniment (with included equally influential singer/songwriter insurrectionist Carole King on piano) and penning a slew of songs that drew upon folk, soul, and rock influences. "Fire and Rain" stands as the quintessential early Taylor tune: musically mellow and lyrically restive, it put Taylor in the charts and set the tone for a popular school of 1970s sound. --Steven Stolder
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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
What can you say about the original honey toned bedsit troubadour whose romantic vinyl albums of the early 70's garnered a legion of admirers and imitators ?
Despite the current vogue to dismiss those of a romantic bent as musically irrelevent in today's hard-nosed times,'Sweet Baby James' still stands head and shoulders above most of todays' bland releases by its sheer quality of composure and delivery.
The title track and the magnificent 'Fire and Rain' still stand out as 'great' songs which have more than stood the test of time.
A great reminder of those patchouli days and Hirondelle nights !
Despite the current vogue to dismiss those of a romantic bent as musically irrelevent in today's hard-nosed times,'Sweet Baby James' still stands head and shoulders above most of todays' bland releases by its sheer quality of composure and delivery.
The title track and the magnificent 'Fire and Rain' still stand out as 'great' songs which have more than stood the test of time.
A great reminder of those patchouli days and Hirondelle nights !
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I'm amazed this classic has been untouched since its initial cd release in the 80's. Technology has moved on since then, and we deserve a crystal clear version, so we can hear JT's sublime singing and picking in the way it was intended to be heard!
18 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Okay, so it's not actually the original; that goes to the weird "Original Flying Machine" album on Apple Records, but this is definitely wonderful, vintage JT. From start to finish, there are sublime moments, as well as things that still surprise you after repeated listening. Any album with Sweet Baby James and Fire and Rain on it has to be a classic, but the other tracks stand proudly alongside them. 5 stars; no question.
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Great value!
Great service , I was delighted to be able to hear this music on CD - last time was when I had a record player !
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Published 1 month ago by Jan Norman
James Taylor CD Sweet Baby James
The item arrived on time and well packaged. I personally was disappointed as I bought it from memory from years ago, and it did not have the essential track I thought was on... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Lynne Pursey Curtis
Not the original album.
A wonderful album that still sounds good, but be warned - the mp3 download version has replaced the original version of Steamroller with an inferior live version. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Terry Starr
Unforgettable, brilliant!
This album was loaned to me about 20 years ago, when I was in my in early twenties. I had never heard of James Taylor at that time & had no idea what to expect when I first... Read more
Published 9 months ago by bookshopwanderers
A masterpiece
All aspiring singer songwriters should listen to this seminal album, not just because James was here first but because it is a thing of beauty.
Published 18 months ago by Harriboy
james taylor
Not as good as I thought it would be, some good songs on it however
Published on 22 Sep 2009 by primrose bailey
Great easy listening
James Taylor's Sweet Baby James is one of those albums you can stick on and leave in the background barely noticing it, but enjoying it all the same. Read more
Published on 7 Feb 2008 by Neil Butler
Depends what you like
This review is directd to first time buyers of James Taylor.
Well whats it like?
Good question! Its good I suppose. Infact it is very good. Read more
Well whats it like?
Good question! Its good I suppose. Infact it is very good. Read more
Published on 30 Sep 2003 by "ggarnier"
Folkie Countrie Magic
This is a hoopla of magical music from the silky tongued JT. The highlight being his heartrenching rendition of fire and rain, which is moving enough to bring a tear to the... Read more
Published on 29 Nov 2000 by graemerobertson77@yahoo.com
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