Fire and Rain James Taylor

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Written by James Taylor, performed here by Kappa Danielson
I love James Taylor....love his songs...his voice.... This song was written after he was told that an old friend (Suzanne) had committed suicide. He wasn't told right away because they thought the knowledge would upset him and interfere with his career; he was in London at the time. She did not die in a plane crash as is commonly thought. Flying Machines, mentioned near the end of the song, was a reference to James's band that was breaking up and a career that then was not going well for him. The first verse is about hearing about the death of Suzanne, the 2nd about his battle against heroin, and the third about his hospital stay for depression and drug addiction, and the major disappointments happening in his music career. The amazing thing to me is that this song is about so many dang depressing things and yet it has such a comforting feeling about it....and somehow a feeling hope that is not directly expressed but just seems to flow with the song....I love how he weaves these three different topics together as if they were one subject and really they are...the struggle against things he could not control that were tearing his world apart.
Just yesterday morning they let me know you were gone
Susanne the plans they made put an end to you
I walked out this morning and I wrote down this song
I just can't remember who to send it to
I've seen fire and I've seen rain
I've seen sunny days that I thought would never end
I've seen lonely times when I could not find a friend
But I always thought that I'd see you again
Won't you look down upon me, Jesus
You've got to help me make a stand
You've just got to see me through another day
My body's aching and my time is at hand
And I won't make it any other way
Oh, I've seen fire and I've seen rain
I've seen sunny days that I thought would never end
I've seen lonely times when I could not find a friend
But I always thought that I'd see you again
Been walking my mind to an easy time my back turned towards the sun
Lord knows when the cold wind blows it'll turn your head around
Well, there's hours of time on the telephone line to talk about things
to come
Sweet dreams and flying machines in pieces on the ground
Oh, I've seen fire and I've seen rain
I've seen sunny days that I thought would never end
I've seen lonely times when I could not find a friend
But I always thought that I'd see you, baby, one more time again, now
Thought I'd see you one more time again
There's just a few things coming my way this time around, now
Thought I'd see you, thought I'd see you fire and rain, now

[@arvidmr]

Beautiful harmony beautiful...Full of beautiful harmony...Harmony full of beauty...

[@JudgeFredd]

This is the real value of YT: to reveal natural beauty & talents.

[@paulpayton8238]

Ive found you by accident glad I did your good, God bless you all and America lol Paul p Birmingham England x x

[@caryoki6916]

Thank you girl, I see James Taylor giving you a standing ovation.

[@jeremychorney8921]

To cover a James Taylor is big boots to fill. You did an incredible job. you are a true pleasure to listen to.

[@KenSerpico5450]

Kap is such a love.

[@user-bx2zo1xp6v]

Terrific ...one of the best covers of Fire and Rain on the net...

[@mahmoodzaman1631]

what a good voice from this beautiful lady...

[@davrench8612]

OH... !!! ??? KAPPA.. Such a Great voice and guitar.. such a lovely tribute to this song!

[@sandonthebeach9868]

Love The LYRICS and ARTISt(James TAYLOR) is GREAT(Your Version of this COVER is Awesome)p.s.Ive seen FIRE and I've SEEN RAIN.Look DOWN Upon ME JESUS HELP ME MAKE a STAND 🎸📻I've seen LONELY TIMES when i COULD NOT FIND A FRIEND,WISH i COULD SEE u BABY 1 MORE TIME AGAIN.. 🎶🎹😎📻

[@othercousin]

Ppl coment on your voice, you're beauty, and spirit ( and they're are right) Doing it you're own way. makes me only love the song even more. I've been watching you grow in playing abitly since you joined. no-one but James can play like that style he created, but you're getting dang good! **********STANDING OVATION********* from the first vocals to the end..and after the crowd has gone. Peace & Harmony bri

[@JagdishRao]

You are amazing, Kappa ! Could listen to your voice all day.....Jagdish

[@babs4TLove]

Absolutely beautiful! One of my favorite classics by James...

[@NitaRuthSings]

Wow your so amazing I have goosebumps 🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🙏🏻😍

[@NitaRuthSings]

I'm a little late to this party lol I hope you are still singing 🌷

[@LemireCassie]

I would love to hear some Carole King. I think you would be amazing. I have to say my favorite is the duo of you and Paul singing Sunshine On My Shoulders. I am taken to another place when I hear it. Blessings, to you all. In Jesus. Cassie

[@Swamp46Daddy]

1st class Kappa........love your voice.......Darrell

[@mackme1465]

Less than a hand full of vocalist moves me to tears when I listen. Kappa Danielson is one of Gods most precious gift to mankind.

[@chandragunawan9469]

that vocal.........have a very strong character !!!!!! very nice

[@bakerboards47]

Truly an awesome song.. You have an itch to make someones day. One of my Marines used to sing this out in Afghanistan. You sing it well.. A bit different then him. But keep making days, Seize yours and your talent. Thank you, you made mine.

[@KappaDanielsonmusic]

THANK YOU for buyin' my CD...love love love and love that. :) I'm at least thinking about the next one.....:))@LeSphinx2

[@at90percent]

So many singers on KZbin sing to canned music. It's nice to see you playing the guitar yourself while you sing. It means you're double talented. Also it's just cool.

[@woodworks9]

OMG woman, you almost pulled a tear from my dry eyes.

[@aLilBitOfLuv]

That was a very beautiful rendition of this song. It was one of my dad's favorites, he passed away almost 3 years ago now. Thank you for making me cry in a good way.

[@ClayIsis]

Kappa, this is probably your greatest cover of a standard song. In my opinion, it's as classic as Judy Collins doing Joni Mitchell's 'Both Sides Now'. You own this rendition in every way and anyone listening knows that you feel it from the depth of your soul. I'm a huge fan of yours. I would love to hear you do "A Case Of You" or "Both Sides Now".

[@SteveRamJetRamsey]

@Kappadanielson Snark....the best little tuner ever!! I've tried many and this one is so sensitive....LOVE IT!!

[@Cat_festation]

Best cover of this song...nailed it. I'm now a fan.

[@victorarellano4546]

Simply magnificent 🌹 ❤

[@marcodalla7720]

Now I try to play this song.You are a good musician.Have a good time.

[@jamesi1065]

just have to stop and listen to this beautiful song by a lovely women. awesome

[@TobiaMusic]

Beautiful !

[@jamesi1065]

voice of an angel

[@sinjon]

Beautiful voice!!! Wow!

[@Nawazo]

Every sin carries its own retribution . Sometimes we hold your retribution. I may be stoned, but this woman is real. .

[@curbshoppin]

we so love your voice Kappa....your guitar playin great videos you have just hit your stride in the last year or so........we have heard this song by about every artist you can think of from James to Cher...we'd say you hold your own with any of them....Cathy and Bill in Des Moines

[@bluesrockman1]

This is killer!! "gives me goosebumps"..and that is how it's done!!! Just Fantastic!!!

[@rockingphil58]

That is a most beautiful cover of a beautiful song .

[@jtarII]

Loved it, one of my favorites!!

[@Justcause574]

Stunning.

[@TheWineworks]

Absolutely mesmerising.

[@TweetyHawk696]

Simply wonderful thanks.

[@PatMeruseye]

what a FANTASTIC performance !!!

[@misterterryb]

Wow. Thank you internet! Thank you KZbin. I am sitting at my computer on a small rock in the middle of the Indian Ocean called Mauritius, and you touched me. I love your voice. I love James Taylor and this song is one of my favourites and you did it perfectly. Well done. You have a new subscriber and I even checked the email notifications for any new uploads by you. Thank you so much Kappa. Thierry.

[@jamesgabbard680]

Beautiful

[@aidasoto7436]

WOW beautiful voice reminds me of Dolly Parton awesome really enjoyed listening

[@MrWest1960]

So...for the last four hours... I've been listenin to your heart... through this gift you possess...I find my self in tears and regret...melted...touched...taken aback...lovin this moment without a comeback. I am fiftyone and cry when I sing JT's lyrics...mm...such sweet melodies and word from but a man. Kappa you have touched this mans heart and it was good...thanks, Patrick

[@GeorgiaGrier28]

Beautiful!!

[@BountyHunterOutdoorAdventures]

This has always been one of my all time favorite songs and I can say your version is totally awesome. Thanks for bringing this song back to life for me!!!!

[@groupflix]

Beautiful...thank you

[@earlthesquirrle]

Hay Kappa Danielson you are AWESOME!!! wish I could be there and watch you record some of your music.you are one of the NEW GREAT FEMALE ARTIST OF OUR TIME IN 2013 wish you included your other Angels in this video with you...GOD bless you and yours

[@woundswithwood]

Love the cover!

[@jordenmassmusic]

This is the first cover of this song I've heard on here with actual feeling behind the lyrics. Good job!

[@Getanewjob1ify]

Absolutely beautiful!

[@versatilians]

Amazing.....and beautiful. Thank you.

[@cinderellalifestyle]

WOW! Kappa,..that is absolutely beautiful , and you are right....a comforting song. real life troubles sometimes birth the best in song. I'm listening with headphones, amazing audio quality. I always thot the fire and rain had to do with mental hospital shock and water therapy treatments,,,,don't know where I ever read it , or was told it,-might to be truth, even...so many lil nuggets tuck away in ones super computer!LOL..Blessing and thankyou for this beautiful performance. SWEET! XOsLaurie

[@burningmanmike]

thank you for sharing your gift

[@radman2020]

just LOVE your voice.....

[@jamesliebl4761]

Love it

[@Lewsa2]

Absolutely beautiful Kappa!!!

[@barbcee]

Amazing!

[@yccmzimmy]

Hi Kappa, no matter if you will read this or not, but I just wanted to thank you! I’ve just stumbled into this version of Fire & Rain, I was not looking at this specific song or at anything directly related to James Taylor… but I love this particular song but I have to admit that it’s been years since the last time I heard it… So I am very glad that YT proposed it to me and even more happy that proposed me this version! The notes you wrote about are extremely interesting, I never though about this song as you wrote, also because I did not know every fact that you mentioned, but it is an interesting perspective that you brought us. I have to admit that, not knowing some of the things you mentioned and not being an English mother tongue (se years ago even the song lyrics where not completely clear to me, and we did not have internet), the music and James voice always delivered to me a sense of relief… as if: news and reality are really bad and sad but I am alive and I can get through somehow. Words does not say so… but the atmosphere has a different intensity. Thanks a lot!

[@andrewethanhirsch7968]

Thank you for sharing your music.

[@Mostafa20268]

wonderful..beautiful..and so emotional performance..

[@VARIAX44]

Great song, great voice ! Congratulations from France !

[@kennethfowler1061]

I Literally Love the way you preform this song and that's really saying something Special, Since it is one of My All Time Favorites!! Love It!

Beautiful song......Very good.......Thumbs up !!

[@thelegendinhisownmind7038]

Amazing! You not only did this cover some serious justice, you made it yours! Very impressive.

[@steveoh4595]

Your version captures this song entirely...so much soul I love u

[@samadhimusician7429]

Trop beau ❤❤

[@deborahporter5463]

Haven't visited your videos in awhile, gee this one is beautiful as always. I especially like being able to see your fingers the entire time to help me learn some of the chords. I am 61 yrs old, never get tire of learning something new--thanks for posting! I won't wait so long in between viewing.

[@JacksGuitars7]

Sounds amazing , great playing . she's not nervous. I like people singing there own style. it's boring if everyone sings the same. Very sweet Kapper. Do whats ya love

[@gavassaluthie]

One word only, Wonderful!!

[@maryjanemiles3525]

This is amazing. Such a beautiful song and voice.

[@ThePureidea]

A complete nature artist..NICE!!..

[@brucedoucette3696]

Wow!.....Amazing voice,crisp playing,and a killer J.T. song

[@timtipton5071256]

Just so good...what a set of pipes you've got...beautiful...

[@gypsyemerald]

Still and always a fan! :)))

[@labella9291]

This is a beautiful cover. Your quiet and emotional rendition had me literally in tears.

[@phoeberitchie9704]

Just beautiful ✨

[@elviranna.aceto.]

you're awesome! I love it

[@jdavid6358]

Just discovered you and your family's songs.... Amazing... Thank you for sharing.. You are truly Blessed...

[@sidvergara4714]

Excellent cover of a James Taylor classic, Hi from the Philippines :)....ASTIG!!!

[@thechas42]

Absolutely the best cover of this song that I have heard. Nice playing, great vocals, you have the whole package, can't wait to hear more.

[@shoichi0403]

Your voice is awesome!!!I like your choice songs. Amazing

[@akosirolandr]

Love the slow tempo. Awesome!

[@dsider63]

Outstanding girl

[@hitcovers9644]

You are amazing!

[@emilycoxe1584]

Your singing gave me chills! Awesome

[@coot242]

love it !!

[@gumbah541]

Thank's for sharing Kappa ! I love the slower tempo...

[@denniskowskie6748]

Always thought I'd see you again!

[@cstanfield0333]

You guys have fantastic voices. Pitch is spot on, perfect!

[@hollybartholomew-brown4744]

Didn't know the whole story behind the lyrics. Jt is one of my heros. Beautiful rendition. Thank you

[@F34RTEHR34PER]

such a chilling performance kappa! Simply amazing.

[@murcster1]

absolutely beautiful *****Kappa you are the best*******

[@TheBandFLEDGELING]

you are incredible, and your rendition is startling!

[@Randay37]

I love this song...i enjoy listening to you so much. Nice to see great talent on here!! Will keep listening!

[@MarkMaysey]

Absolutely lovely Kappa, these are the songs I grew up on and come to love, your cover here is simply mesmerizing.

[@davidcharles19681]

Kappa this is one of my top 5 of all times. i loved it. beautiful job.

[@scottsirkis4531]

My favorite J.T song. You have done it justice well done.

[@DAVIDDAMIENR]

Always GREAT David

[@ladiilatte5]

Never stop singing! This is the BEST cover I've ever heard of this song. ( :