Tagged: James Taylor

James Taylor

May 10, 2023

 by Amanda London · Published May 10, 2023

James Taylor

Multiple Grammy-award winner James Taylor has had a very successful musical career, which dates back to the mid-1960s. Born in March 1948 in the City of Boston, the US singer and guitarist released his...

James Taylor

April 1, 2022

 by Amanda London · Published April 1, 2022

“Valentine’s Day” by James Taylor

Back on 14 February 1929, during an era in which many consider gangsterism to have been at its peak in America, an incident occurred known as the Saint Valentine’s Day Massacre. Said killing resulted in...

Neil Young

January 28, 2022

 by Amanda London · Published January 28, 2022

Neil Young’s “Old Man” Lyrics Meaning

The setting of “Old Man” would actually be a property known as Broken Arrow Ranch which Neil Young purchased in 1970, a couple of years prior to this track. This was when Neil was...

James Taylor / Mark Knopfler

July 25, 2021

 by Amanda London · Published July 25, 2021

“Sailing to Philadelphia” by Mark Knopfler (ft. James Taylor)

“Sailing to Philadelphia” is actually a historical song centered on two individuals, Charles Mason (1728-1786) and Jeremiah Dixon (1733-1779). The pair, who both were from England, served as, amongst other things, surveyors in Colonial America. In...

Carole King

February 3, 2021

 by Amanda London · Published February 3, 2021

“You’ve Got a Friend” by Carole King

Carole King’s “You’ve Got a Friend” song is similar in sentiment to another track found on her iconic Tapestry album which is entitled “Where You Lead“. That is to say that in both cases, the singer is...

James Taylor

October 23, 2020

 by Amanda London · Published October 23, 2020

“Sweet Baby James” by James Taylor

In “Sweet Baby James”, James Taylor sings a lullaby to a baby also named James while telling him about the realities of being raised as a cowboy. The singer begins the song by narrating...

James Taylor

October 23, 2020

 by Amanda London · Published October 23, 2020 · Last modified May 10, 2023

“You’ve Got A Friend” by James Taylor

Genuine friendship is the premise of “You’ve Got a Friend” which sheds light on how a reliable friend can help a person through life easily. In this song, James Taylor offers his untainted love...

James Taylor

October 22, 2020

 by Amanda London · Published October 22, 2020

“Suite For 20G” by James Taylor

Taylor and Peter Asher were promised $20,000 by Warner Bros for completing the Sweet Baby James album. Since the deadline for production was fast approaching, Taylor combined parts of the lyrics, melody and theme of three unfinished future...

James Taylor

October 22, 2020

 by Amanda London · Published October 22, 2020

“Jellyman Kelly” by James Taylor

This song, inspired by a poem written by Sally, James’ daughter at age 5 ,is about a cartoon character named Jellyman Kelly and his partner Jenny Mulhenny. As seen in the lyrics, Jellyman Kelly really...

James Taylor

October 22, 2020

 by Amanda London · Published October 22, 2020

“Carolina In My Mind” by James Taylor

On this track, Taylor sings about missing his hometown of North Carolina so badly that he pictures himself there mentally. As he recalls peaceful elements such as the moonlight and sunshine in his town,...