Bob James - Angela (theme from 'Taxi') (4K)

[@chrishanson8277]

I remember watching Taxi with my Dad. I was 8 or 9 years old and sometimes, he would let me stay up late, to watch it with him. He’d always say, “don’t tell your mother”. (She worked nights as a waitress at the time). He died in 2021 from cancer. Now all I have are the memories. Good night Mr. Walters.

[@fabriciodultra3987]

He's not dead.

[@symbiat0]

Uh-huh 🥲

[@Dlwinborne]

What a beautiful memory… ❤

[@kinglevi6878]

Respect bro. My Pop had this on vinyl bcus he was a huge Bob James fan, we'd listen to this for hours... I lost him to cancer as well.. I feel your pain. ✌🏾

[@chrishanson8277]

@@fabriciodultra3987 internet coward

[@efunkyman6853]

The 70's had the very best tv theme songs.

[@tmophead]

The 70s had the best everything!

[@luigidopobici8459]

Cuz musicians……today music has been dumbed down to entertainment which doesn’t exist with a video and a frigging soap opera around fat lips and silicon boobs.

[@abovethefrey3681]

The 80’s too 😃

[@audiojunkie1047]

Soooooooo true! All the best in 2024 🙂

[@bargeman100]

The '70's was the best decade ever. Nixon went down in disgrace , the Viet Nam war ended and the bi-centennial was awesome. Great music. Great movies. No internet and we had everything and we were happy.

[@NosmoKing001]

I took my wife on our first date to a Bob James concert 43 years ago. We’ve been married now for 37 years. This song and my life will forever be entangled.

[@shaundavenport621]

Wonderful. 😊

[@kennethbosejr.4933]

I pray my marriage is as long!

[@thesmilingtouristguide4931]

❤❤❤❤

[@kithsirigunasekara8848]

❤

[@tomsoule1366]

Won her over by your good taste in music!

[@jim2lane]

Taxi and Hill Street Blues. Just the theme songs were enough to make you want to watch the shows 😉

[@TheKitchenerLeslie]

Barney Miller

[@tiwantiwaabibiman2603]

THANK YOU!!! I said the same thing about Taxi in another comment. It was the best part of Taxi for me...

[@duncansmith8992]

Ah, yes. The full Hill Street theme with Larry’s solo is a great song.

[@Crosbyfamilyart]

This invokes a memory of my dad picking me up and carrying me to bed when this song was being played . I miss those times .

[@bradzabelski]

I was born in '78 and mine would be the opening to TV show "Dallas"

[@Jimothyp]

This is what music is all about man ❤

[@josephclark4153]

​@Jimothyp your so right

[@TMD3453]

So savory

[@allenwood3805]

I remember it in the 70s as the theme song to the TV show called. Taxi

[@AntGeezer]

The fact that this video has almost one and a half million views fills me with hope 😊

[@Muzakman37]

It's such a joy that it only takes 3 people to make such a complete & glorious groove as this, nothing is wanting, nothing is missing.

[@blindsfitvince2443]

Very true

[@Nothing-db1zy]

Well, that is the basic of any band, right?? Drums, bass and guitar / keys.

[@Muzakman37]

I find watching Azymuth is like this too.Listening to them,they sound bigger than a trio,like there must be more contributing to this complete sound World, then you watch them and you're like...that's it?

[@noroardanto]

This is exactly what I feel. Thanks, I've been struggling to express this feeling in words

[@Muzakman37]

@@noroardanto Most welcome

[@schonkable]

It's hard to believe that Bob is 85 years young. He looks and sounds fantastic!

[@kevingarris198]

Wow, I never would have known!

[@paulwhetstone0473]

Not to be picky, but he would have been 82 for this performance.

[@schonkable]

@@paulwhetstone0473 and that's still remarkable! 😉

[@Ladeej823]

Yes he does, Bob James looks amazing. It the jazz the music 🎶 🎵 keeping him young. Great energy.

[@MrClassicmetal]

He's a national treasure.

[@yolandayates6554]

My little brother died August 15,2023,I think perhaps this piece was among his favorites.😢😢😢61 years old I will miss him until my time to has expired..

[@anthonyrussell4888]

Condolences to you and your family.

[@user-vo5kv9qi6k]

It's 2Feb2024, my Condolences on your loss. Lost my Brother Michael in 2007 loved this Song. I am with you my friend. They're looking down on us. God's Blessings 🙏BTW I am 60 yrs old .

[@yolandayates6554]

​@@user-vo5kv9qi6k My Condolences to you and your family as well. We have our precious memories. Enjoy the music while we can.

[@MrBubyV]

condolences 💐

[@marcelmarshall4240]

My condolences. It’s amazing how music transports back to more joyful times. I hope the rest of your days are as kind to you as they can be. Blessings.

[@romeredubost6971]

That Rhodes and acoustic bass sounds so nice together.

[@Dlwinborne]

Simply sublime!

[@DeliRevv]

I wonder if that’s the same Rhodes. Those things are built like tanks.

[@barteechris]

Ahhh YES,!! Fender Rhodes. Bob James, Herbie Hancock….the innovators and MASTERS of the incomparable Rhodes🙏🏾

[@jerrylev59]

@@DeliRevv I gave one away that had a lot of bent tines. Maybe a mistake, but I had to make room in my studio for a Steinway Baby Grand. Bob used a Nord 3 later on for the EP tone. Lighter, less bulky, and even more reliable. Knock on any Nord!

[@romulus_]

@@jerrylev59 check out the vintage vibe electric piano. a faithful re-creation of the rhodes, but with some modern twists too.

[@eezyclsmooth9035]

"The yellow taxi driving over the Brooklyn Bridge"....makes me want to re watch the classic TV show!

[@JoeSlops]

If I'm not mistaken I think it was actually the Queensboro Bridge the opening sequence was filmed on

[@davidpeterkofsky2081]

Fun fact: it was Tony Danza driving that taxi! He talked about it on “The View” not too long ago.

[@chrisapelian1221]

@@JoeSlops Tappan Zee?

[@KittensgiveMorbogas]

Wrong, it’s clearly the bay bridge.

[@peggieudengwuarzuudengwu7531]

Who's jamming in 2024??

[@YoungBlaze]

Playing the song "Taxi" in my "uber"

[@dm6607]

They Snapped!!!!!

[@COPSandRobbersEntcom]

I’m jamming up 2025

[@booblikon]

I’ve been watching it on Prime =)

[@timburdsey]

🙌🏻

[@grawakendream8980]

what a great video. and great to see this song get 2 million views in 2025!

[@MitchClement-il6iq]

Almost 1.95 million lol

[@CatsNCows]

This song has always been one of my favorites; ever since I was a little kid. It was the first song I remember that made me feel an emotion I didn’t understand. Like a sadness, a melancholy feeling.

[@septemberquest6393]

Same here Cats..😊

[@kman216]

You too?! I’m an 80s baby I I think I may have heard this in the womb. It gives me the exact same emotions you described. Innocence, sadness then tranquillity.

[@greatloverofmusic1]

It resonated with me as a young teenager. How awesome is that?

[@glassncobalt]

A short, but very accurate description of this tune. Nice.

[@grawakendream8980]

yes well said

[@miavonparsons9778]

Love Bob James. I played his music all through college as a DJ at a HBCU radio station 36 years ago.

[@ronnieliggett8869]

Good taste for a college DJ!

[@CraigStCyrPlus]

Bless your heart.

[@KittensgiveMorbogas]

Black black black blah blah blah

[@grawakendream8980]

whats your fav song & album

[@MrTidx90]

Give that sound engineer a raise. Dude gave Bob and these talent musicians the utmost respect. 🔥🔥🔥

[@greggawhite]

Yesssssss!

[@zendobrendo0001]

Yep, sounds amazing

[@ropewalkingelephant]

Sounds a bit too clean and clinical to me and a bit washed out with reverb but that could just be my taste

[@pathofprophecy]

You’re spot on with the quality of the audio engineering. It’s outstanding!

[@erikmolstad8820]

@@ropewalkingelephant I’m not sure about clean, but it is smooth as silk…

[@Aja-Christian]

I don't know what it is about the tone or melody of this song that makes me a little bit emotional; it makes me smile but teary eyed at the same time. Maybe because I remember hearing it as a kid and at that time in my life things were simpler and I was more innocent. Loved ones were still around, hard times and struggles were still years away. Something about this track just makes me feel safe, like being pulled into a long embrace and being held, or finally coming home after being away for a long time. I never want that feeling to go away. 💗💗💗 I hope this track has this affect on me for the rest of my life. Thank you BJ for blessing the world with your genius!!🙏🙏🙏

[@swtayh]

❤

[@jan-willemreens9010]

...Aja, I'm impressed by the choice of your words, after hearing Angela; almost a perfect summary of the story of my life so far... Jan-W

[@SaniTait]

So true!!! There are some/few songs in history that have that affect & this is one!!!

[@tomgiles1484]

Aja Christian Yes, "Angela" is a bittersweet tune. The sitcoms of the 70s and 80s usually had raucous, goofy music -- which is fine. But one major element that made "Taxi" stand out was Bob James' pensive tune that went against type.

[@sandijohnson4630]

You said everything that I have thought each time I listen to this song.

[@SaniTait]

1 of the sweetest songs ever written in earths history…still just as sweet 44yrs later….

[@carlosaraujo2944]

Mr. Sani Tait. Great music has no boundaries, language, no country, no race, color or religion. It’s like what you said. It’s just this amazing 44 years or one million year from now. God bless this music.

[@JulieMoranNE111]

Nothing more true has ever been said ... but not just the song, but the way it is played!

[@waltergeldof4360]

@@JulieMoranNE111 Good Night & Sweet Dreams 😇

[@favored6007]

I couldn't agree more. Soulful, yet comforting at the same time. Brings tears to my eyes reminding of the good times of my childhood.

[@yonellestrada2462]

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[@purplegurl79]

One of the most recognizable songs ever…if you grew up in that era!!!

[@brianm643]

Every time I hear this masterpiece it takes me back to watching "Taxi" as kid. Fond, happy memories. Bob James' talent is a blessing to us all!

[@qstaratma9096]

Most definitely! Better times…🍻

[@rickdavenport9538]

I didn't even watch it. The theme is what I remember.

[@parthoroy9141]

👍 agreed

[@swisschocolatecake4547]

Remember Louie the Palmer 😅😅😅

[@veronicaalleyne]

Bugs bunny & " Looney tunes" was my intro to classical music ( ride of the valkyries=kill the rabbit)

[@abstuct1015]

Moved to New York and had a son with a wonderful woman named Angela. Growing up Taxi made me fall in love with NY.. I never knew the name theme song until maybe a few years after my son was born. I love him and still love Angela. No we didn’t stay together but we are still a family.. Taxi knew❤

[@richardcoreno]

An iconic smooth groove -- from an era when TV theme songs were something special.

[@septemberquest6393]

Wholeheartedly agree 😊

[@aznerol0770]

This song feels like a beloved family member who I grew up with. Masterful. Thank you.

[@dannycalley7777]

LPJ .................every week in the 70s & 80s show and song !!!!!!

[@jeffalbillar7625]

You did. As did I

[@jeffalbillar7625]

I used to love watching the taxi driving over the bridge in the beginning. This song playing. I have this dog downloaded onto my phone. I have Barney Miller and good times as well.

[@dr.davidschwartz1872]

I could not have said this better.

[@jeffalbillar7625]

@@dr.davidschwartz1872 kzbin.info/www/bejne/aWrOYWltnciaj7s Here's a little something for you. It's just a scene from taxi. But it makes me laugh every time. Peace ✌️

[@g.t.g1111]

Sounds like a Legendary Fender Rhodes Piano 🎹

[@raouldelacruz9677]

As a kid I used to watch Taxi just before falling asleep. That song has been forever linked with a time in my life of no stress and innocence. This performance brought it all back. Thank you.

[@themanwithnoname2666]

Anyone is listening or watching ❤

[@michaelireland7239]

me bob james is the best

[@michaelireland7239]

bob james is the best

[@dalgguitars]

Just beautiful.

[@Pendergrab]

The main melody is, obviously, iconically great, but the true genius is the response and the building throughout the piece. Bob creates an enthralling dialogue. How lucky we are to live in a time when we can freely listen to his music.

[@allenkennedy6748]

I grew op a block away from Bob. I was a lot younger, but I do recall his dad, Lamkin James proudly calling out to Bob in the next room to sing out a specific note, which Bobby did. Then Mr. James walked to the piano and played the note. Perfect match, perfect pitch, evertime. Mr James was an attorney. Bob wa a proud Marshall Owl. Marshall, Mo.

[@jewelqueen5949]

Quintessential NY. Perfect!!! Transported to a time that will not likely exist ever again. Just so moving & perfect!!!❤

[@captainshivers]

It's 5 in the morning. The mind wont sleep. The kind of awakeness that you'd pray for an a friday afternoon. I stumble over this as an adult still bemused at the plethora of jewels that is youtube, but nothing I've experienced could beat the nuances and subtlties of such perfection and bliss produced by these craftsmen at the top of their game. God bless you all for such a creation.Truely!

[@teleespantoso]

Word

[@davidmiles533]

It’s a week later. Can’t sleep.

[@John-zt6yw]

Yeah, well said. Beautiful piece of music from true craftsmen.

[@horatiodaries8420]

And Bob and his guys just take it to another level everytime.. Can't get enough. Thank you

[@patrickzottmann743]

Well said friend

[@haydenth]

I was born August 1, 1983. My mom was late in pregnancy with me during the final episodes of Taxi, which aired in the hot summer of 1983. This song goes absolutely right to the core of my brain in a way that no other song does, it's totally wild.

[@Deltanumbernine]

Leo gang!

[@KayHamptonLife]

Omg!!!! Same August 83, I fall asleep to Taxi for the music. This just made my heart smile. Taxi just touches me so deeply always has. Yet it was over as o came here. So wild. Maybe even to the day. It’s so crazy glad I’m in excellent top shelf company. This man has to be someone from my past life. ❤

[@dwdrum11]

The sound production is off the charts on this, as a drummer this is an absolute joy to listen. The drummer here has an incredible feel. Incredible performance gents 👏👏👏👏👌👌👌👌

[@Absolute888wealth]

Billy kilson

[@maddogsstar]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6mXn3RnerKdhqM. He's unreal.

[@theoriginalmr.j1422]

What does a yellow light mean?😊

[@mikezimmermann89]

Oh yeah! You should hear him solo…

[@MarkyBoy62]

Billy Kilsons Drumming always blows my mind,,,

[@Bashanvibe]

I was a fan of watching Taxi as kid because I was in love with the theme song!!! Little did I know as became an adult I realized that it was written by an actual jazz artist who is pianist!!!listing to this now in 2024 has a whole different kind of appreciation now that my understanding in music theory has evolved since I was a kid trying to figure music theory!!!

[@user-lu1xp4ze8w]

Me too, and mom had his eight tracks.

[@shamielsoeker9374]

So many good memories, still great , classic! Bob James, the trio setting is killing it!! What a stellar line up from the original album 'Touch Down' .. thank you ❤

[@Instrumentals4Sale]

It doesn’t matter how you find great music, as long as you eventually find it.

[@mannyadriano]

This music will never fade... Taxi and Angela with Bob James is always a Classic. Just LOVE LOVE LOVE.

[@v.a.993]

Good night Mr. Walters!

[@skywarp1]

Owwwwwwww!

[@christakonis325]

Reminds me of the days living abroad in London missing my Grandparents. They lived in Forest Hills, The show Taxi use to come on in England and I loved the opening scene with the music of the taxi go over the bridge and I would get so home sick. We took the Williamsburg bridge but it still reminded me of New York City going to my Grams and Pappy's. Thank you for that wonderful song which will always be with me forever. Cheers Bob James! TOUCHDOWN!

[@josephdavis3686]

Got a good collection of Bob James music along with Fourplay's

[@technicolordreamer]

One of the most beautiful, relaxing themes of all time!

[@Dlwinborne]

I am not sure why this song brings tears to my years. It is simply 😊beautiful!

[@cwayne122]

Childhood back again!

[@-laydeeintrigue-]

Nice. As the Taxi theme song, it was never long enough.

[@naev.3344]

This song is so beautiful. It used to make me cry as a kid. There's just something so somber yet uplifting about it.

[@MrTidx90]

Knew I wasn't the only one. 😭

[@ohjasonj]

same! one of the best grooves ever.

[@B.I.B.L.E.]

I concur wholeheartedly

[@zuridiem7170]

So strange. I can relate. The theme used to play on TV and be so soothing. Never once watched the show, but that theme... 😏

[@user-mg8pj8vl2g]

I honestly get what you mean. Its like a feeling that it will get better. Merry Christmas ❤

[@bobareeniobobareenio2935]

Beautiful . I was in a Blues Band in the 70s and there is nothing like a Fender Rhodes. R.I.P. Harold Rhodes. . .

[@markjamesmeli2520]

I was in bands starting in the late 1970s and you wouldn't dream of going out to play without Fender Rhodes...even though they weighed about as much as a loaded casket.

[@pieterk4960]

For many of us..the first song that got us familiar with Bob James. I remember the day I bought Touchdown ((1980) because this song was on it... Arriving home and putting the LP on my turntable..putting my headphone on..listening the entire album..I was addicted until today. Thanks Mr. James👍

[@tkia1979]

same here!

[@RobinCapper]

Same!

[@sugarcharly]

My personal bob jamesvfavorite is on touchdown , carribean nights

[@mikelatham9539]

I share your sentiments.

[@x1x1x22]

I heard Heads first, I have been a fan since day one and really not a single month in the last 40+ years that has gone by that at least one of his songs rings in my head...keeps me centered!!!🥰💖💖💖

[@scottmoore3043]

Makes me feel like watching some 80s shows like Taxi, WKRP, Moonlighting, Love Boat and more with those classic themes!

[@rillloudmother]

leave bruce willis out of it and i'm with you...

[@scottmoore3043]

@@rillloudmother hahaha 😆 nice, I forgot about the full head of hair Willis days!

[@rillloudmother]

@@scottmoore3043 lol, he didn't even have a full head of hair then...

[@civilizeddiva]

Excellent idea😊

[@Luciano123-s7r]

Yeah loved watching the American shows here in the Uk....Jeez I forgot about WKRP Lol...

[@IowanMatthew683]

Taxi was such a legendary show that doesn't get nearly as much credit nowadays as it should. It brought forth the careers of great actors such as Andy Kaufman, Danny Devito, Christopher Lloyd, Judd Hirsch, Tony Danza, and so many more!

[@chamberfield1]

I remember as a kid watching the intro to the show and being moved by the music. I didn't even like the show, but I loved the theme music. That was before I even touched a musical instrument. Now after all these years I realize I must have been born with good taste in music 😉

[@Liminal_Life]

I also just realized Bob James is one of my biggest influences. So many of my favorites from this, to the hip hop samples and Fourplay. Another similar influence is Mike Post. We were lucky to grow up in a culture that used real music even in nightly sit-coms. Back then it was just background music to me, I didn't realize it was a soundtrack of culture and life, defining a few generations. I am thankful. 🙏

[@jeffbrubaker5228]

I never get tired of hearing this song.

[@ImpulseGenerator]

This recording is beautiful, round, warm and full . The sound of the room is exquisite.

[@DeliRevv]

One of my favorite moments of my childhood were taking road trips with my parents and one of the cassettes they would play constantly was “All Around The Town” which they got shortly after it came out in 1981. Now all these years later, I am playing it for my family whenever we go somewhere together. The circle of love continues on. Thank you, Bob!

[@VanJohnson-fe7dq]

My pick up song.everlasting.dec2023.

[@chrisjazzhands5373]

Gives me some hope for jazz going into 2025…reminds me of “Angela” (or the “Theme from Taxi”😁)

[@ProteinSelect]

Sounds like this pianist bob james

[@cicliolmo7152]

can you imagine riding in a cab (...or car service, rideshare, etc....) in NYC on a rainy night with this playing in your car. Heaven.

[@oldbrokenhands]

One of my favorite memories is listening to this on my MP3 player while walking in the cold rain.

[@vampyr69]

Music is truly a time machine. I hear this song and suddenly I'm a little kid in bed trying to pretend I'm asleep while really listening to whatever my parents were watching on TV in the next room. And thinking 'I can't wait til I'm a grownup!'

[@keithangietaylor713]

Ditto here.

[@StephonPervez-zt6yv]

Real music from real people.. No drum machine included.... Salute.. 2024..

[@Hipnosis65]

Now I feel better.

[@user-lu1xp4ze8w]

The right prescription!

[@septemberquest6393]

😊😊😊😊yes

[@tamaria5846]

So many of us Gen X kids have the best memories of when our parents were still alive, snuggled up after bath time, sneaking in the beginning of Taxi before going to bed. The laughter, warmth, and feeling of home. Incredible theme with all the timeless and best memories of that era.

[@killianlpc]

Pure 70's remember watching it as a teenager late at night. Best theme tunes for all shows were in the 70's.

[@RICHBLACKCOCK]

@killianlpc • Theme song from S.W.A.T.❗

[@RICHBLACKCOCK]

@killianlpc • Heck, the Streets Of San Francisco had a heckuva theme opening song. A Quinn Martin production.

[@owenchang2290]

This is my favorite version of the song. Loved watching "Taxi" growing up and this theme song is like a warm chocolate chip cookie with a glass of warm milk. So smooth. I also enjoyed the bass player's James Franco-esque facial expressions (Yo-Yo Ma would be proud if he saw this lol). Kidding aside, Bob James selected two great virtuosos; just awesome! Thank you for posting! ✌😎

[@jewelqueen5949]

I feel that in my bones!!!

[@owenchang2290]

@@J_S_R_123 Thanks! Happy Holidays!

[@PSandurz]

Takes me back to my teen age years when I would stay up late on school nights to watch Taxi before going to bed. Always loved the theme song.❤

[@davidmorrison5186]

This sounds better than the original recording to me.

[@pixiegrrl69]

Growing up I never knew this song had an actual name "Angela" I always associated it as the "Taxi" theme song....at the :23 second mark I was transported to my 11 year old self😢😢😢good music never gets old❤

[@terryreknaw6152]

👍👍

[@JvoxProductions]

sweet nostalgia, a beautiful thing

[@belleagle89]

Very nostalgic!

[@michaelparsons2290]

Same here, it is even cooler 38 years later to know Bob James is the one who wrote it and is one of the musicians involved in playing the keyboard in it!! 😍

[@yonellestrada2462]

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[@batesy1970]

Unequivocally sublime. A very large swath of people have a very personal connection to this beautiful piece because it was something that was shared in a time when our entertainment options were limited. That limitation connected us. It was a hugely shared experience. Decades later we hear the notes of that theme and we are right back in that place and time and it feels warm and good.

[@stephenbarrette610]

The TV theme tune is one of those wonderful things in life. So many great ones to choose from over the years: The Odd Couple, Hill Street Blues, Rockford, Cheers, Succession, The Golden Girls. Bob James’ Angela is simply one of greatest. What a joy to see this magnificent performance, it brings back so many happy memories of the 1970s.

[@claudecampbell2637]

Standing ovation for that piece…and the period of time that it represents.👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@angelabelcastro798]

Three men playing my heart. One man is my heart

[@jasonb4988]

Where has music gone, love, laughs, smiles, peace ? This is truly what life is all about ..

[@ronmitchell1718]

You can see they were in a creative moment together!!!

[@yonellestrada2462]

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[@nopesodope8060]

That's all TWRP is about

[@TheGrader600]

no one cares what you think

[@docfender1119]

I really think Mr. James reintroducing the Rhodes is awesome. His playing ,the band, and the arrangement are totally top notch

[@arapaimagold8088]

Listen to Rim Banna - Bahallellak, that's one of the most beautiful recording with Rhodes in it.

[@djorlando57]

Totally. Love 💕 his Rhodes playing

[@deanbaker]

This. It's that wonderful Rhodes tone, soooo good

[@yonellestrada2462]

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[@hubbsllc]

They are still just marvelous, marvelous instruments. Every functional one is a gift to the universe.

[@DriveCarToBar]

oooooh, that bass face at 2:23

[@erkman66]

Oh yes. He was feeling it

[@ianbarbosa3103]

just 3 instruments and a lifetime of soul. There's no replacing talent...

[@jimmieperry3418]

The Great and Legendary Bobby James is arguably The Greatest and Very Best Jazz Musician/Recording Artist of All Time. No question about it man.

[@SELAHPAUSE]

Nothing like getting my patients vital signs and listening to bob james at 4:04am

[@zenchord]

Simply amazing and one of the coolest jazz tunes I've ever heard....

[@dharmatal]

I love Angela, since Taxi. She's matured gracefully. Great trio and great version.. in fact it's my favorite one. I come back to this page, to listen to it every couple of days.. 😍

[@gleff3345]

Some songs you really can put on repeat. This is one of them (just like the intro of the taxi on the bridge is a section they repeated ;->).

[@aphexcody]

Im here for Bob James and Taxi.

[@PopCornSheffield-ow4vm]

Best TV theme song of all time!

[@andrewcharley1893]

There just has to be a Bob James in this world .😊

[@septemberquest6393]

😊😊😊😊😊indeed

[@slyph63]

This is late night perfection

[@iamnottim.]

That bass player is legit.

[@thekeef2187]

And after creating light, God said "Let there be a Rhodes Piano", and heard it was good, and it was... good. That bass solo fkn slaps sooooo hard. Kills it. Mah dude on the drums NAILS the tone so hard.. Chef's kiss performance...

[@birdman4274]

Brings back fond memories of watching Taxi Thursday night here in the UK back in the 80's. Great times. 👍👍

[@chillstar]

The next thing we knew, Run DMC came out with Peter Piper which sampled Bob James' Take Me To The Mardis Gras and suddenly a whole different light was shone on Bob's music. I've since collected many of his LPs on vinyl.

[@stephenbyron8607]

The music,the opening scenes and closing scenes are etched upon my mind forever. They just go hand in hand together. Perfection beyond perfection

[@machinelearng]

Amazing Bob James. Been a fan since 1979

[@vernonzehr]

There is no other song, theme song or otherwise, that has as much emotional impact on me as this song. Those few years of the Taxi theme playing only once a week when I was a teenager are burned into my soul. I honestly don't think there is any other theme song that was this good. It is so melancholy, both sorrowful and joyful at the same time. It is in my opinion one of those very few "perfect" songs.Takes me back in time to hear it again.

[@septemberquest6393]

Wholeheartedly agree 😊

[@sbrad4510]

Everybody seems to have a Bob James memory. I just heard this song on the TV show 'Taxi' and looked him up and have been listening to Bob James ever since. He has a really impressive discography.

[@misteral1083]

It's 1:50am on Monday morning and suddenly I don't feel so bad about working throughout the night. Not every live performance can live up to the studio recording. This is just sublime. Away from nostalgia, purely as a piece of beautifully conceived music, this is absolutely soul-soothing!

[@avazqueza57]

I don't know how many times I've heard this piece, maybe thousands, and this trio arrangement is the closest thing to the live version of the double album recorded in NYC called All Around the Town, from 1981. I continue and will continue humming this tune probably until the last of my breaths.

[@tkia1979]

All Around the Town was/is a masterpiece!

[@hockeyhelps3910]

Thanks for bringing it up, I’ll have to find it now.

[@yonellestrada2462]

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[@JonnyCooper]

@@tkia1979 One of my favourite albums of all time. Gadd on it too!

[@blackpepperprepper2025]

This song never gets old.

[@blindsfitvince2443]

Bob is a fantastic player for sure, do you notice how he just drops right into the background when someone else takes a solo. Great respect for other members in his band. When Bob comes back to play, they all support him. Result, awesome sound, love it.

[@MMMarvelous]

I was a `70s child of sitcoms and Taxi is my favorite, have the DVD box set now. A major reason for that was because of this song, which introduced me to jazz. My first jazz album was Touchdown. I have all the wonderful jazz I've discovered over the last 45 years and the expansion of my musical horizon, both of which I owe to this song and Bob James.

[@ashleywebb2736]

The most underated middle eight in music

[@goldbrick2563]

What is a middle 8?

[@mr_bassman6685]

@@goldbrick2563 basically another name for the bridge, I believe.

[@raymondclarke9321]

I watched taxi and loved the show. And I loved the theme music and had no idea who was playing it. When I found out, I always wanted to say this... thank you Mr James

[@markmoriwaki3158]

Bob James is a genius 😎

[@123pb]

This song feels like love, loss, pain, and joy. Yet accepting your fate?

[@mattd5757]

brings tears to my eyes, fantastic..