James Taylor - 2MS - Millworker HQ

[@cardo1111]

A masterpiece. James is one of a few artists that can really take you along for the ride and make you feel like you're there. Unfortunately times have gotten even worse for jobs like millworkers at least then there was likely a pension and decent benefits, now mostly outsourced to another country.

[@johnmoorfoot3954]

Listening to James Taylor from an early age, helped me zone in and understand my ongoing depression..the lyrics spoke to me in soothing tones. Later l found out that James himself was struggling with addiction and depression and sought refuge from time to time to address his problems. Thank you James for being the beacon that has saved many souls through your music...and maybe saving yourself in the process!!

[@MrCretemaniam]

john moorfoot...Ditto to everyhting you said ! Sounds like we had similar childhoods . We won't go into that .Or I won't . Take care man !!!

[@alexreche9710]

My mothers favorite song, and mine too. I was a forklift driver for a long time and this song gave me hope in dark times. Much happier now, but for a long time felt like this mill worker.

[@martinpazienza1816]

Good comment Alex Brother it's easy to be a quitter hard to be a winner Your ok and a winner

[@willroraback5817]

this has always been my favourite JT song. my mom showed me him at a young Ange, and I'm from Massachusetts. she worked in a factory her whole life. there were times I slept on a bed on the floor with nothing else to my name really and I atleast had that because she worked her hands to cracking everyday in a tool factory. she told me one day she actually drives down the road home from work stares at her hands and wonders where she went wrong. ill think of her when I hear this song until I'm in the ground. I'm in a barracks room right now in the navy and crying because I miss her and wish I was home with her. I guess I wanted to say this and here is just easier if someone actually reads this, thanks for listening.

[@judiroth7855]

My daughter and I love this song. She grew up listening to JT. We continue to love your music to this day❤️❤️❤️❤️👏👏👏👏

[@salliepine1210]

Been a fan since 1973. He's been a compass in my life. This one is a classic.

[@chrisshockey5845]

Brings tears to my eyes every time...

[@joemcconville6573]

My favorite James Taylor song. We've all had jobs like this at some point in our lives. Only he can put into words like this.

[@454something]

For me, it was a loading dock. Thankfully it was not for the rest of my life.

[@Collingsd2h]

Yes we have , Big Blue printer line , boring and endless, Thank God only for a year, I played this song everyday. Beautiful haunting song , in my top 5 of JT Classics.

[@AnEnglishGentleman]

The man is a genius. A word often overused these days, but it wholeheartedly applies to James 👏🏼

[@SFCBenny57]

As someone who knows the working person's life all too well this is one of those songs that gets right down to the marrow of my bones. Very few songs make me want to cry whenever I hear them but this happens to be one of them.

[@klaa22]

Does the same to me. . .

[@daletreece5933]

Me too. My dad grew up on a farm in Missouri. Retired from Ford Motor Company as a relief man. My mother would pick the glass out of his back before bed. He would let the blood out of his smashed fingers with a .32” drill bit. His hands were huge, gnarly, and beautiful. I have what I enjoy today because of him. Great song.

[@dunebillyofswanbeach4294]

I think this is one of Taylor’s finest songs. It’s been my favorite since I first heard the Flag record.

[@fatkkal7708]

Oh damn first time i hear the original version i used.to know the cabrel s one in french... i love this songgg ...god i cry everytime i listen it...😢😳

[@keithpace725]

Such a great song.

[@anelladambrosio2513]

Che bella canzone!una voce stupenda!!😅😅😍😍😍🤩🤩🤩🎶🎸🎶💘♥️💔💯💯

[@lanilila]

Wishing I could share the photo of this morning's sky, a heavenly scene of desert color, here in the S/W USA. Millworker was playing on my human jukebox...and I'm listening now ..... with tears. May we all find our way, however we travel into the sun. Thanks much for this.

[@davidwilby8605]

I can listen to this song over and over.It relates to so many people.Which is sad.But what great lyrics

[@johnward7068]

Unreal......Fantastic singer, song writer and performer. Undisputed. This song has been in my head for months? Haunting

[@johnpantogilkin6960]

In my head for yrs. I play guitar n always cover this song,...

[@dianegordon5366]

lovely rendition!

[@SterlingRe]

This song is a treasure. James is obviously an amazing storyteller but this song evokes such powerful emotions. It still gives me chills and I've heard it countless times!

[@johnharrill1]

It gets to me also. I was driving to pick up my son and this song was playing in the car. I had to stop and pull over and regain my composure to keep driving.

[@simonedevlin7710]

Every song James covers is so grand! Blessings

[@jullejuhl8167]

It doesn’t get much better than this!

[@robesquivel7606]

I heard Francis at the Oscars: she was singing your song, James. Heard you for the first time in 1968 when I was doing time in the Navy... so many things have happened after we "survived" the atrocities of that so-called 'war', but you just keep shining through with the GIFT that is yours alone. GB&KY for so many years of fighting the good fight: the least of your fans (and still a 'child') & in Acapulco. - Rob

[@joemcconville6573]

My personal J.T. favorite . Most of us have had jobs like this. Only he could sing about it so eloquently . Beautiful percussion work accompanying him also.

[@PrestenSPapel]

What a brilliant and beautiful work of art this song is. Kudos to the musical genius of James Taylor for coming up with this masterpiece.

[@randomness928]

I was recently in a production of the musical that this song was written for, and this song is one of the most heartbreaking moments overall I’d have to say

[@irishfield1]

Amazing and grand ever adore this ever thank you

[@Suzywriter]

This is stunning. Just stunning.

[@despobaltoumas8075]

GOD BLESS LOWELL MASSACHUSETTS AND ITS MILL WORKERS! love you Daddy a shoe worker and Papou Mitro in the silk mills!

[@martinabubymonti]

Simply marvellous

[@gregt4202]

Great recording! Thanks.

[@baldersman]

love this song one of my favs so much meaning

[@BarneeFife]

“It’s me and machine for the rest of morning, the rest of the afternoon, for the rest of my life”….

[@bastlouis]

so needed to see, hear and feel this one tonight...amazing the way music can take you back to those days of happiness. Thanks, James for the place you have carved in my life

[@papanoobz2180]

I had to hear it too... I Remember singing this for my mom with the album on. It is a happy moment before everything got complicated

[@kalebbraun-schulzmusic7126]

I wish I could do more than like this video. This song never fails to give me chills.

[@lethiapage4767]

I love it too. Is the other guy Ben (his son)?

[@kalebschulz7310]

L Page yep! That's Ben!

[@carolyncolinhogarth8732]

Thank you James....

[@VenusGrnys]

Thanks so much for posting this...it's one of my favorites. xoxox

[@eyescandeceive]

this is my favorite JT song for so many reasons

[@freeline39]

Not sure , but is this JT's best. ?......................... its magnificent. Such a trite word to describe what JT has done here. Story teller and poet and observer of life.... the consummate talent brought to the stage Bloody brilliant , briiliant And he keeps going ..... hey , we got the ' Energizer bunny , here !

[@Garraliposker]

Thanks for posting this song, beautiful and underrated.

[@okrajoe]

Such an amazing performance.

[@wizard9403]

Simply a masterful tunesmith.

[@MarlaMerante]

This song reminds my brother and I of our Greek grandmother, YiaYia working in the shoe factories piece work in Massachusetts.

[@curszondax]

lovely

[@TheLpsAwesomeTV]

Now my grandfather was a sailor He blew in off the water My father was a farmer And I, his only daughter Took up with a no good millworking man From Massachusetts Who dies from too much whiskey And leaves me these three faces to feed Millwork ain't easy Millwork ain't hard Millwork it ain't nothing But an awful boring job I'm waiting (on) a daydream To take me through the morning And put me in my coffee break Where I can have a sandwich And remember Then it's me and my machine For the rest of the morning (And) the rest of the afternoon And the rest of my life Now my mind begins to wander To the days back on the farm I can see my father smiling at me Swinging on his arm I can hear my granddad's stories Of the storms out on Lake Eerie Where vessels and cargos and fortunes And sailors' lives were lost , but it's my life has been wasted And I have been the fool To let this manufacturer Use my body for a tool (I'll) ride home in the evening Staring at my hands Swearing by my sorrow that a young girl Ought to stand a better chance So may I work the mills just as long as I am able And never meet the man whose name is on the label me and my machine For the rest of the morning And the rest of the afternoon (and on and on and on...) For the rest of my life

[@BarrySmith70]

This song was written for a stage show based on the book WORKING by Studs Terkel. Not sure if the show ever saw the light of day but the song was featured on the “Flag” LP (1979)

[@truckerkevthepaidtourist]

Barry Smith it was indeed a huge 1980 183 run with many many cast members James was in it you can find it online on KZbin put in studs terkel's working he also did Brother trucker in a reformed version to what's really interesting about it is being from Chicago and studs was from Chicago it was seen many times on public television working there's a you can find it on KZbin it's pretty cool there's lots of different pieces of it there

[@mikeycon10]

Love JT but always such beautiful drumming from Carlos Vega.RIP Carlos

[@jdaviesVT]

I see a lot of people asking for a tutorial, but I think the strength of this is in your voice and delivery. Your uke playing is, of course, awesome. I LOVE this video!!

[@jacquelineganem6166]

Iloveyou Taylor 💋♥️🌻

[@wizard9403]

One of the greatest song writers that has ever lived.

[@Gingers4u1]

I listen to his tapes on my android favorites all the time.

[@meliachild]

JT you the man bro 🎸

[@sparktv_9241]

Yeah Millworker! Great song & great performance!

[@jabodl1]

Carlos rest in peace our dear friend

[@yourturn777]

✊❤👍

[@silentshouting]

this guy's got swag!!!!!

[@carolemurphy6205]

An exquisite piece of music; truly evocative (unfortunately) of a life of toil and hopelessness.

[@1kinut800]

The man can still write some very poignant songs that just get you right where you live. Thanks, JT, glad you didn't let the junk take you from us.

[@briananderson2452]

Check out Bette Midlers version of the song(from somewhere back in the late 70's).

[@geraldl.hunsucker3153]

Brilliant

[@solaroberto7435]

Love

[@Dan-vt3nk]

Awesome!

[@julietade1]

Reminds me of my job on the computer ( I sing this to myself!).

[@mikamamma]

Anyone know where I can see the rest of this interview with Benjamin Taylor? I saw the 1st part where he sings America but I would like to see what's been cut off after what airs here in this video. James Taylor, wow, beautiful job with this song...

[@anitadavideduo]

Flag is a wondeful album!

[@glennstark3182]

Very under rated, often overlooked album.

[@tjcolatrella943]

This was inspired by the writing of the late great Studs Terkel..

[@Megley100]

He wrote this and Brother Trucker for the musical based on Terkel's germinal work Working. Gernimal as opposed to seminal, because semen ain't everything.

[@quad1000]

the best ones always make it look easy. it's not.

[@bluehornet6752]

Carlos and Don, RIP.

[@leftie4822]

LISTEN to the words.

[@rustydenison9391]

I remember the the critics when this song was first released, they hated it. lol

[@janicetaylor-conway512]

Clear

[@AndyinNorthAndover]

What's Ben doing in this video? Love him too, though..

[@jameshannigan8184]

Carlos and don:(

[@andykonecnik6718]

"Millwork ain't nothing but a awful boring job".

[@davidbhopkins5616]

If you think this is history, think again. It just moved east

[@walkinthrutheparkbymr.melo3905]

Second Guitar is a #BARITONE!

[@brucemoeller]

So...why is this guy making those odd appearances in the video. Because he has the guitar? I'm sorry....that's just weird.

[@copperline100]

Ben Taylor … James’s son

[@Jeuwseph]

Sadly, Carlos killed himself some time after this performance.

[@josephcuningham497]

Socialist song but i still like it

[@tinysteelorchestra]

Why is it "socialist"? What a curious comment.

[@jeffwolinski2659]

Oh yes, it's so socialist to expect workers to be treated humanely.

[@jasonfallon4968]

CV.