Song Meanings and Facts

Song Meanings and Facts

Tagged: James Taylor

Best Songs from James Taylor

James Taylor

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...

You've Got a Friend

Carole King

“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...

You've Got A Friend by James Taylor

James Taylor

“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...

Suite For 20G by James Taylor

James Taylor

“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...

Jellyman Kelly by James Taylor

James Taylor

“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...