Fire and Rain - James Taylor

Performed by Taylor in HD with stunning sound quality.
A song - from his second album, "Sweet Baby James" -
about Taylor's experience in psychiatric institutions and
the suicide of his friend, Suzanne Schnerr.
Taylor explained to NPR host Scott Simon that the song was written in three parts:
The first part was about Taylor's friend Suzanne, who died while Taylor was in London working on his first album after being signed to Apple Records.
The second part details Taylor's struggle to overcome drug addiction and depression.
The third part deals with coming to grips with fame and fortune, looking back at the road that got him there. It includes a reference to James Taylor and The Flying Machine, a band he briefly worked with before his big break with Paul McCartney, Peter Asher, and Apple Records.
"Fire and Rain" is in the 227th position on Rolling Stone's list of the 500 greatest songs of all time. Lyrics follow:
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.

[@stupidasso890]

My brother's favorite song. Dead over 30 years now, I hold on to the lyrics "I always though I'd see you again" because I miss him dearly.

[@mikejackson6751]

The song touches my heart

[@mikejackson6751]

He sees you

[@thelegendinhisownmind7038]

My brother has been gone for 10 years now. I have such a deep attachment to this song and that line in particular ever since his passing. I mean, I always loved the beauty of this masterpiece, but it definitely hits emotionally harder when you lose someone close. Stay strong my friend, and may life spare us from anymore heartbreak.

[@michaelpartyka6927]

Rest assured, your brother's spirit will always be in your heart. Just place your hand on your heart, that's where your brother lives on...

[@EdgyMTB]

I lost my brother 20 years ago. I understand your pain. We'll meet them again, I'm sure of it. 💚

[@MsLogjam]

James Taylor is probably the only pop star whose voice got higher and clearer as he got older instead of getting deeper and rougher. I wonder how many lives this song saved.

[@thorman1176]

His voice never changed!

[@guyincognito320]

@@thorman1176 Not screaming pays off

[@hawaiiangunner]

That's because he stopped drinking and smoking weed

[@MsLogjam]

@@hawaiiangunner But most male pop/rock stars' voices get deeper and rougher as they age, which is natural, regardless of any personal excesses.

[@hawaiiangunner]

@@MsLogjam sure. He's such an anomaly it's the only thing I could think of

[@JKKillerB]

One of BEST songs ever written & sung by any human ...

[@GuilhermeSilva-rp2it]

I always thought the same. Every time I hear it, it touches me.

[@janeweinstein3615]

Beautiful..soothing and honest 😌

[@SharonSellvey]

One of the Best for sure. ❤😊

[@dudeman9582]

Or others ....

[@std882]

James Taylor is like fine wine. He gets better as he age.

[@marieroche6617]

Std882 Thanks

[@colmfarrell3915]

STD882 or good whiskey!👍

[@moorecatherine7706]

Good music

[@moorecatherine7706]

Good

[@moorecatherine7706]

Std882

[@stivi739]

well done james..the demons have lost..you have won

[@francescobisicchia6464]

Fantastic comment steff

[@RickBanerjee1313]

Amen.

[@vg5157]

steff serpent he beat the demons

[@elframo]

Beautiful comment...

[@940137u]

He doesnt need astonishing yelling or high notes The magical lyrics just float over years and as well the future

[@caseyhill3633]

I never thought of it that way, but I agree

[@davetighe]

Me too, just a beautiful sound, guitar and vocals, just wonderful ✌️

[@rugfixr]

This song was written in response to his friend who commited suicide. Its poignant words reminds us that we are not guaranteed to see the ones we love tomorrow, and that we are our brother's keeper; being involved with those who may be lonely and alone so that we may see them one more time again

[@pamelaharrington3838]

This song gets sang at the candlelight vigil very year here in fort wayne Indiana...it's to help us cope with our own losses....glad he could write a song to help with his loss...he has touched sooo many others who have gone thru the loss from suicide

[@greeneyes7912]

I thought it was about his girlfriend that died in a plane crash “flying machines on the ground” I think it refers to that as well!

[@robertthomson5485]

According to JT, the song is a three act play. One per verse. It’s about his friend who committed suicide. It’s about his battle against drugs and his own mental illness.

[@yohannabattovah3854]

@@greeneyes7912 that line reefers to The Flying Machine, a band James Taylor was in that broke up without ever putting out an album. In an interview, he said "Suzanne" was a girl he knew named Suzie who committed suicide, and the "they" in the lyric "the plans *they* made put an end to you" refers to the proverbial "they," like in "fate," not a person.

[@ChristinaGurchinoff]

Nice thread, guys, thanks!

[@Epirc]

It almost like the older he gets the better he sings.

[@johannwilder1437]

Baritones and basses are usually not affected by aging as much as tenors.

[@liverpool1ization]

Epirc totally agree. gets better on the guitar aswell...

[@jeffreyjones8940]

Something is wrong with your head.

[@richardbird8889]

Do you speak English as well Mark K ?

[@theautisticguitarist7560]

It's he's always been good, but as he got older his voice matured. It's so soulful.

[@avriltowell7830]

The most beautiful song ever.

[@StormLaker]

This is the song helped me get over the death of our dog this past year, for 40 years of my life this song has always taken on a variety of meanings in my life going back to my early childhood when I first remember hearing it on the radio in the late 70's. Life has it's ups and downs, it's how we weather the storms in life that matters the most. That's my takeaway from this song.

[@mumausarbogast-fonck423]

I'm in tears right now, stumbled upon this song just now.... thinking about my mom, she has Alzheimers and sometimes it's hard, really hard to see her like this :-(

[@vedmore6428]

Mumaus Arbogast-Fonck hey mate, everything will be alright. keep loving your mom!! hugs!

[@maryfayard-newman9230]

I cannot get over my Schnauzer Girl passing... 15 years that blessing of a dog was with us... she over saw our family raising children, my husbands 12 year cancer battle which he lost two years before the youngest graduated.. she saw us through battle after battle. She blessed us one Christmas with a liter of puppies! Lost her three years ago..

[@backcombed2559]

Rolling with the punches I understand ,

[@willmpet]

I gave my loving dog to a friend who lost his very lived service dog. Then he moved away to the East Coast from Colorado! I thought I'd see Gilhooly again, but I never did, I lived him so much!

[@Nikaphoenix]

I will never get tired of listening to James Taylor

[@romeoevangelist5197]

Of course man :(

[@irwinjimenez]

Best version of his song ever. Made me cry how he plays the guitar so well.

[@33shin33]

If you are underneath the storm, during your most difficult test of body and mind I hope deeply in my heart you find your way out, if you are reading this with scars or without...

[@shyguy9580]

@33shin33 thank u and the same goes for u as well 🙂

[@geraldwright1098]

Been listening to him all night

[@stephaniebowser6883]

He's such a beautiful vocalist and guitar player brings so much peace to your soul❤

[@robbie4860]

Without a doubt, one of the most beautiful songs ever created! Thank you so much for this masterpiece James!!

[@johnthehulk1]

A brilliant songwriter that wrote a timeless love song as good today as it was in 1970. James Taylor is awesome. Godd singer, and a great acoustic guitarist like Jim Croce was.

[@mchugggin5266]

+john meyer bro this aint a love song

[@rokndady]

This is a love song about his girlfriend Suzanne who committed suicide. What else could a love song be?

[@KellyCannondeBorda]

Only the first verse is about Suzanne. The song is about loss and JT's depression.

[@mumausarbogast-fonck423]

also about drugs and addiction......I'm glad he found his way back to life....while others from the same music area are no longer among us..... God bless you James. I love you because you're a humble, easy going family man, with great skills.. also musical ones, I'm kidding. Love your videos where you bake or try to repair something and drilling holes into the floor.. ;-)

[@tanyarodrigues4390]

Kelly Cannon thatsj right only the first part is the suicide issue thanks for the reminder. Gid bless

[@peterjones4621]

This song takes me back to my early 20's, it was 1974 and I met the love of my life, Sue, she was everything I ever wanted in a woman, I fell madly in love with her and I still feel the same way today, so many years later. Her dad broke us up in an ugly way in 1979, my heart never recovered, it never will.

[@beware63]

Peace and blessings brothah. I hear your roar...

[@jbart4183]

This song gives me the feels. We used to listen this together with my old man, and now he's gone, I can't help but to miss him. Thank you for the upload. Thank you James Taylor for the eternal music.

[@lurategh]

Can he just stay with us forever? Don't ever go, James. :(

[@kensmechanicalaffair]

Hes still here ( ;

[@romeoevangelist5197]

Yeah dude:(

[@pjmiller8632]

My brother played this on the piano while singing it at my 14 yr old nephew's funeral. He sounds a lot like James Taylor and plays the piano really well too. That was 30 yrs ago in August, 1992. Tonight I went to see James Taylor in concert in my hometown in Canada along with my brother and two nephews, one born shortly before my first nephew passed, the other 3 years later. It was an amazing concert. Hearing this song sung by James Taylor and being with my nephews was an event I'll never forget. They will always be a gift. In fact - one of them is named Matthew, which we later learned means 'Gift from God'.

[@dinohuss9054]

This is still the most emotional song James Taylor ever made. Timeless.

[@davidg.9932]

A belated, Very Happy 73rd birthday, James Vernon Taylor March 12, 1948 Boston. Your music has helped so many people get through this thing we call life. We love you.

[@Rekt-M8-v4]

i had a best friend who died this morning. the whole school and staff were all crying. i hope you have fun in heaven my dear friend

[@gwenmolfetas8908]

So sorry for your Loss.. Music is Always a Comfort!! Blessings ...

[@cayreenquintin9835]

I feel sorry for your los

[@davesherman1100]

Rekt M8 hope it’s a little better now.

[@GamrDan]

>watches video of Fire and Rain from 1970 >watches video of Fire and Rain from 2010 >still sounds great

[@alanhigh8125]

Magnificent voice, actually improved with age. He's a national treasure.

[@beware63]

A national treasure indeed he is.

[@jimchumley6568]

Always loved this song. Nothing in life has ever worked out the way i wanted it to. After a 17 yr marriage coming to an end 10 yrs ago i had both mixed anger and depression. I am now 58 and alone but when i was 24 yrs old i asked Jesus in my life 12-26-83. I like the part where JT says 🎼"wont you look down upon me Jesus, you got to help me make a stand" it hits home because Jesus has been with me all along and i am still standing. Thank you JT for all the awesome and beautifull music you have made and still make. Let us all🎼shower the people we love with love!🎼

[@Morbutt]

I am glad you found peace and strength. We are all in this together, in spirit!

[@Mafoozle]

Amazingly powerful. Look at the audience... the entire hall is silent in awe as James sings of his friends and dreams that have passed. Dead silence in a theater of a couple thousand. That's enough to make me choke up, let alone the beautiful performance. Someday I will spend whatever amount it takes to see this man, and to be a part of his audience. Amazing.

[@henrysalami7593]

Also appreciate audience maturity and patience to wait til he stopped music then they responded

[@charlesdjones1]

I imagine today it would be one big sing-a-long. Crowds really ruin live music these days.

[@SharonSellvey]

Love these lyrics and singer. Thanks❤😊

[@raymondfaron85]

An artist in the truest sense of the word...thank you James

[@DanielleGibsonMusic]

Absolutely beautiful! I just watched the version from 1970..how does a voice get better with age?! He sounds that good in concert to. James Taylor has one of the best voices of all time hands down.

[@gjw45]

Daniellechannel87 I heard he was 67 now, so I wasn't expecting this to be any good, but it was brilliant. I'm not sure better is the right word, he was awesome in his younger years too. It's different.... and maybe you just prefer this version. Anyway, it just goes to show how talented he was....and still is.

[@DanielleGibsonMusic]

Yes he is brilliant in his younger years as well as now.. I love James Taylor! My daddy sounds alot like him. Check out souljourn on You Tube. Him and his girlfriend are a cover band and they're really good.

[@gjw45]

Daniellechannel87 I just went back and watched the 1970 version, and now I can't decide...lol Thanks Daniellchannel87, I will check out your Dads channel tomorrow when I have a bit more time. I'm more into classic rock, but I'm also finding myself going back to the older greats like James Taylor, Cat Stevens etc. cheers

[@DanielleGibsonMusic]

Lol its a hard decision 😉

[@DanielleGibsonMusic]

Cheers

[@denisehedden5108]

🥀Beautiful Song amazing lyrics, vocals and music it's sad but brilliant 🥀✌🥀☝️

[@kellybinks1]

This song carries a special meaning for me thru many years. Thought I'd see a lot of people again and didn't. "Won't you look down on me Jesus, you gotta help me make a stand, just got to see me thru another day."

[@suziemcdonald9590]

This song always gets me , and i love James Taylor, as my name is Suzanne.

[@Hudsongurl213]

Suzie McDonald my name is Suzanne too. It always gives me chills to hear it in this song.

[@BryanRobson89]

Thankfully you’re alive Suzie

[@vincentlem2534]

His childhood friend Suzanne committed suicide. His friends did not want him to know and told him after 2 months. Then he wrote this. One of my favourite songs of all time!

[@jamestaylor9303]

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[@VoiceCoachDebbie]

My favorite song of all time. Puts me in a trance. My best friend of 50 years died in 2016 (on my wedding dinner day) I could put this on repeat and never turn it off. I feel closer to her when I listen. I love and miss you Christine.

[@jessicalucas6856]

My dad passed away in 2021 this song reminds me of the time we had together😢😢😢

[@makoshark628]

James Taylor is a national treasure-

[@monkeyman8265]

It's amazing that second verse how in so little words he captures the experience of addiction this song always plucks at your heart strings that's what true art can do.

[@teresa2533]

I think he wrote this after a friend killed himself. It's times like that people turn to music or drugs or drink. Or worse. But listen to the secret a little closer friends. "you gotta look down upon me Jesus and help me make a stand." He never lets us down.

[@jacksonabel9594]

His girlfriend died in a plane crash

[@FeelingTehRUSH]

its very interesting if you contrast this to his younger self preforming. He looked so sad, now he sings it with a half smile.

[@PopGoesTheGoomba]

Dude your name...haha

[@charliesmith4386]

He did write it about a friends suicide so he must have been sad

[@ViaticalTree]

What did he eventually form after the preforming stage?

[@EroYojimbo]

He's closer to seeing his friend.

[@Eleventhearlofmars]

The bbc in concert version of James performing this song is the stand out version imo.

[@TheDeathmachine01]

James Taylor was my mums favourite! She would listen to him endlessly and always tear up his songs, now that you have passed, here I am sobbing to this song as I think of you. I hope that I see you again, one more time. xx

[@greeneyes7912]

Just yesterday morning, they let me know you were gone. Suzanne, 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.

[@randymcneil4321]

Criminally underated as a guitarist. What a masterful performance . This is how legends are made

[@oldsalt1398]

My guitar teacher told me there are singers who play guitar and guitar players who sing. He puts JT at the head of the pack who play guitar and sing.

[@jeanninelewis4741]

This song became so much more important to me in 1980. And this song will and always hold a space in my heart for Libby.

[@labellasongs]

Something about this version... his voice aged like a fine wine, the wise and knowing smile shaped by a lifetime of joys and struggles. I hope I can perform half that well at his age here. Truly special

[@bobbojones8157]

I’ve flown across the pond from uk about 7/8 times just to attend his concerts - Jones beach,red rocks , Maddison square gdns etc etc . I love my music soo much all sorts but JT stands head and shoulders above em all , for me that is. I’m sure his music will still be listened to in 100 years time .

[@1glopz]

And surely on another planet as things seem to be going my friend.

[@jashton8710]

Another timeless masterpiece from the 70's....and there were many; what an awesome era for music.

[@wilfredtaylor2922]

I am an aircraft accident investigator. This song chokes me up every time. "... sweet dreams in flying machines in pieces on the ground..." Fatalities are a reality of investigations.

[@dc44indy]

It's funny to me that he has become better with age as a folk singer. His voice hasn't left him and he plays more sweetly on the guitar than he did as a young man. This was incredible.

[@kylevantassel7259]

I know he gets tired of singing this tune but it is my childhood. Someone else mentioned being put in a trance when this comes on. I too stop and have to ponder a lifetime of trials and tribulations , loss and death. The days of youth that seemed to go on forever.. Thank you James, you just get better with age.

[@karenbennett715]

This song and Mr. Taylor never gets old to me.

[@MrBoston6666]

I dare anyone to listen to this masterpiece and not have tears in their eyes.

[@liverpool1ization]

born in 76 only 41 brought up with this type of legendery music. simpler time i know we had war and troubles but domestic and new wars are so common we change the channel now a days for a break and away from reality. he's a voice that makes me forget and look forward. why can't life be a press of of a button to KZbin

[@cindy1985ize]

This song came on right as I pulled up to the intersection where my beloved grandmother had been in a fatal accident earlier that morning. It is forever burned in my mind as our last shared moment. Thank you Mr. Taylor for the perfectly written song that helped my soul say goodby to her soul - until we meet again Mama

[@newhavenchristianministrie6721]

😮

[@onefoot7]

I've seen Fire and and I've seen rain, and I've seen James a lot in concert, and I love that

[@jrblackify]

When I see James Taylor in concert, I remember how profoundly this man has suffered (addiction and depression) and how perhaps that was the price he paid for his amazing musical ability... we all benefit without paying the price he did.

[@robinheyt7240]

I love how calmly paced this version is, what a legendary man

[@IronOnsUS]

James Taylor's music has been a big part of my life for 45 years. My husband sang this song at our senior high class night st 18 years old. The two of us later sang together across the U. S. Including covers of so many of James' songs. His songs compare to none.

[@ChillFrost]

wow!!!! that voice after years!!!!!

[@theboxingboy7422]

This was my dads favourite song. Played it at his funeral. RIP dad

[@matthewbattie1022]

One of my favorite songs, yet it haunts me since I learned the meaning.

[@ThisIsMia]

I need one hug from James Taylor before I die, then my life will be complete.

[@izzles369]

The "I've seen lonely times and could not find a friend" line, oh man do I relate.

[@shaynebertrand1548]

I love James Taylor so much. He has in a way defined my life

[@jamesreitsma757]

What a brilliant song.💔 it breaks my heart with how good this is. Great music like this is a dying art nowadays.

[@dannyhemphill7618]

James hit 70 a few days ago. Truly an American treasure.

[@Muz64]

His finger work technique is flawless..............wow. The rest is pretty good too.

[@folasadeadeluola4ussenatev864]

!!!**SMILING ... SUPPER-LEGENDARY-STAR JAMES TAYLOR HAVE A WONDERFUL DAY EVERYONE**!!! ...

[@memarjezc6899]

I felt like crazy listening to.this song again and again and again today and it helped. A few days ago my good friend flew all the way from LA just to spend some time with me here in my country. He had depression and we were both hoping that a trip to a foreign land and some nice beaches could help. He was struggling and I can see pain and sadness in him. He wasn't the happy person I used to know. I did all I can to convince him to seek help and he promised that he would. Two days before his flight back to the States he told me that he can't fight it anymore. I was worried and didn't stop sending him messages on Viber while he's on his way back to LA. My last messages were unseen and unanswered. He ended up killing himself as soon as he arrived home. I still don't want to know how he did it. I guess its pointless to know and I'm not ready. I felt like I failed him and I could have done more. I was the only person he's comfortable of talking. I didn't know that was our last. Rest in peace David. My best friend and soulmate :-(

[@joemomoney13]

I'm so sorry for your loss. I can't imagine what it must be like to go through something like this . Don't put the blame on yourself. You did the best that you could & it was all up to your friend to seek treatment. RIP David .

[@glrysyrn]

I can't pretend to know what you feel, but I know what it feels like to lose someone you love. Feeling guilty is normal, considering the situation, but it will start to bother you daily. I might not know David, but I know that he wouldn't want you to blame yourself. He would want you to learn from him, help others who has been in the same situation, and live your life to the fullest until you see him again someday. You've done your best. You have to know that. Sometimes you don't have to understand. Sometimes you just have to let go. Accept it, forgive him, forgive the situation, forgive yourself, and let go. You might not get there now, but I hope you'll get there someday. I know thats what David would want :)

[@eelnoops5200]

The decision of about how to, or when it is the right time to forgive and finally set down the heavy burden can only really be made by the individual carrying the heavy burden. What happened had nothing to do with you. And, I totally get that from your perspective it has everything to do with you. I don't mean to discount your feelings at all. If I were experiencing this from your point of view, I can imagine that I would equally as aligned with your, "This has everything to do with me" feelings or trains of thought.

[@keithbeggs5559]

Brian ferry

[@rebeccasarrazin386]

It;s not your fault, you did what you could, he needed to want to get better. i hope one day you can remember the good times and be at peace.

[@tonyRodriguesbikerTony]

MUSC is blessing from our God.. It soothes the soul, the mind, the heart, the body, the soul and the spirit. Music can change your mood, from sorrow to joy. From losing someone, to bringing back their memory of them, in the music. Music can be used to begin and introduce a President, a pope, a King, a Queen. Music is in the Kngdom, and will be done, while we are praising our GOD our Lord Jesus. Enjoy the blessing of music,the blessing of youtube Thank you James for sharing your blessing of music

[@friarfox]

I always thought I'd see you again. The words have more meaning for me now in my 60s

[@lukesimpson9012]

James looks much happier here than when he wrote the song. So happy you beat your demons Mr Taylor.

[@tammiebrown4968]

i had the best weekend, thanks to this song.

[@BEBOP268]

He has that quality like Bing Crosby beautiful baritone voice,great guitarist ,what really gets me is the song writing its just gets you man !!!

[@RandyR]

When he performed this at the 9/11 memorial i totally lost it. Then Fire an Rain followed and it took a long time to calm down. Thanks James for your contribution.

[@davidhague2840]

+Randy R I'm a vet working through PTSD. This music gets me by when nothing else works...

[@RandyR]

+David Hague Music and memories helps me get through a lonely world that rarely makes sense. Going to my Grief Recovery meeting in a couple of hours. My dad was a vet and in Air Force for 23 years.I want to go to the cemetery but not sure if I am emotionally prepared to do so. The next two months are the most dangerous for me as a recovering addict alcoholic. Hang in there. Enjoy your day.

[@RandyR]

+David Hague Music and memories helps me endure the painful days of today.

[@elliotmintzvideos]

hi randy. i felt the same way....

[@jamestaylor9303]

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[@francisanabo2946]

my dad plays this song when i was still very little. grew up with this music around and im really happy i did. they never make it like this anymore. sigh.

[@fred5399]

I always thought this was a song about pain and hope and the day beyond both. I first heard it 40 years ago now know I was right.

[@Pantibiblon]

He looks like my baby brother.We're old now.I'm 61 now(me) & my brother 59 but we still ,love good music

[@stevemelling9438]

A magnificent song that has stood the test of time. LVG: your comments are spot on.

[@MarilynMilanoMusic]

A true troubadour and poet. His music touches the soul in a way most does not.

[@Larrymarx]

Still sounds great♫♫♪♪♫♫ Two Thumbs Waaay Up for James Taylor.... LM

[@kashbandi7461]

Something powerful about a great song being sung and everyone just quiet listening and soaking up the great feelings

[@alanaraoz341]

yeah this song is so confort...my cousin died this summer here in argentina and i have listened this song every night.

[@tiernyt2051]

God bless you, I lost one to.

[@paulamontana9970]

A wonderful song - early on by JT , another lullaby - sorta. Voice , and guitar ! Wow

[@detroitrockcity22]

Such a beautiful song...He voice is just as good as ever.

[@fhollandguy]

This song reminds me of coming home from boarding school only to subsequently learn that my cousin 'Pocohie", Harold Arnold Doman was killed in the VN war and my cousin Raymond was incarcerated. My dream was to come home and to be together as a happy family as we once were. Hearing this song brings tears to my eyes.

[@KidIndigo1]

I agree with Louis Van gaal... definite contrast between 1970 and this. The former was, to me, more vulnerable, and understandably hurt/stunned. This version, to me, is much more reflective. Still, an wonderful, moving song from an OUTSTANDING troubadour.

[@edj2106]

What did LvG say about this song? And when?

[@locketttheresa]

Idk why this brought me to tears I think even God would favor this song

[@michaeliacangelo7681]

It's inspiring to hear James bring the richness of time to this song--it just keeps getting better. One of the first and still best "sad" songs of my youth, and probably the most instantly beautiful song intros ever.

[@lhart99]

This man has seen some real shit, and has been able to put it to music. I hope James Taylor lives a loooong time! I've got to see this man live!

[@petemason59]

Loss and pain and regret. Been there and done that. I love James, we share so much though we have never met, nor will we. In all my 55 years, he is a constant, with Carly Simon and Carol King.

[@robertshelbyblaisdell3925]

I am 55 too and he has always been with me since around age 12..I just love him..:)

[@psychorabbitt]

I'm only 34 and I've been a fan for as long as I can remember.

[@robertshelbyblaisdell3925]

he is such a great artist. happy people of all ages love him!!

[@jenniferdantzler5327]

Still Beautiful Blue Eyes Amazing Voice and Range. God Bless You JT🥰😇🥰

[@necramanga]

Great rendition; I've istened to him sing this lots of times. He always seems to add a different inflection, the emotion is always there.

[@jeffman454ss]

James Taylor always calms the nerves. No gimmicks, pure sound of voice and guitar makes a great combo. He needs nothing else.

[@enriquemoliterno538]

Hi Carey! After all these years I came across your story "behind the lyrics of Fire & Rain". Thanks so much. JT has always been an example of how a performer, a guitar and sensitive lyrics can endure time and make people rise to applause in deep emotion. Long live James Taylor.

[@fredrickson1]

As a Guitar Player of 40 Years I enjoy Playing This Song. People Love it and It has a special Meaning for me. I Reached for my Martin and Played Along with this song. It's Been a Long Time, but It Still Feel's The Same. Thanks JT.

[@joycesmith1302]

Gorgeous it is. Done will so much heart felt tenderness.

[@jaymesjmathias9390]

No version tops this 1. Pause & effect is so tremendously placed by sheer accidental purpose, the power gently showers the listener in an extreme way such as just the thought of our savior slices through the darkest lairs of my ♥.

[@jaymesjmathias9390]

I say my ♥ for it may seem to each listener I'm para-speak-phrasing for any other listener but I am not for it is my heart ♥ that encompasses the entire rest of this universe including all any other entities ♡ (:

[@djzeringue]

Wow, Amazing....Peace and Good Karma to All from New Orleans, Louisiana!

[@scottsirkis4531]

I am probably your biggest fan 59 yrs young I sing Fire and Rain all the time. My favorite karaoke song ever.

[@Zaes223]

Amazing singer

[@phillecompte3438]

I love this man and his music .He is one those rare gems we are priviledged to have been in the company of .