James Taylor - Copperline (from Squibnocket)

Music video by James Taylor performing Copperline. (C) 1993 Columbia Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
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[@lewisanderson9104]

So many of my friends used to make fun of me ....a black man in love with JT's music. To me music has no color. Good is Good Talent is Talent Continue to Shower the People James

[@CarlMCole]

Yeah, music definitely has no color. As a white kid growing up in the Sixties I was a huge fan of Diana Ross (and still am), and I also got made fun of !

[@johns8594]

I’m in my 40s, saw Chicago & Earth Wind & Fire, music has no bounds, live your best life

[@Theresistance64]

I'm a black man who grew up with 70s rock and roll. I listen to ALL music, including country. If I like it, i listen to it. I apologize to NOBODY.

[@sebunteensuki]

As an asian woman born in the 90s in southeast asia, music knows no color, race nor age. Love him so much.

[@polly_sigh]

Lewis...love your comment. I totally agree. When it comes to music, good is good! When Duke Ellington was asked what kind of music he liked..he said "I like GOOD Music". Amen, Brother! Music, to me, is the art form that expresses the best of us humans and can reach people in a way that touches our souls and connects all of us to each other.

[@colinrichard7318]

The world needs more James Taylors. But I'm so glad we have at least one.

[@anthonyroberts357]

I still play Old country like this,patsycliine, Glen Campbell

[@paulrosebush9137]

Hear! Hear!

[@heyodi3092]

My dad passed away this morning and this was his favorite song❤ He was the best.

[@stumclellan5988]

Gentle wishes to you, in memory of your Dad.

[@heyodi3092]

@@stumclellan5988 Thank you💛

[@ggaggagga4]

I'm sorry for your loss. May his memory always be a blessing.

[@heyodi3092]

@@ggaggagga4 Thank you❤️

[@princeekeson12]

I'm not ashamed to admit that this song gets me teary-eyed. The reminiscing lyrics, James' voice, and everything else makes me FEEL it.

[@lewisanderson9104]

Walking Man is my tear jerker. Sounds like he is singing about me!!

[@samanthakim5035]

James Taylor's music is my hidden place when the world is in chaos.

[@lewisanderson9104]

Mine Too!!!!

[@maralynfarber2068]

ME TOO❤️🎶

[@leec5170]

♥️

[@lewisanderson9104]

Mine Too...or before I sing and I want to practice my harmony

[@ALEX-fl3sn]

For me too

[@RobertWilliams-xs8el]

First kiss, ever I took, like a page from a romance book, the sky opened and the earth shook, down on copperline. I didn’t grow up in Carolina, but this lands. I love this man and this song.

[@judiroth7855]

Why does James always - always - make me feel better? I can’t imagine my life without his beautiful words and music. He has always been there during the highs and during the lows. I remember clearly where I stood when I first heard this song. JT, you are vety special to me.

[@jshelledy1]

Judi Roth, could not agree more. Can't imagine my life without James and Jackson Browne.

[@susanpanther6731]

I’ve been in a James Taylor and Carole King mood for a while. How could you not feel good after listening to this music?

[@Samantha-vlly]

Agree and the same. His songs are very special to me.

[@darioschaeffer5513]

Cheers 🍻 to J.T.

[@lewisanderson9104]

I agree. I played the grooves off of "used to be her town" after my break up with my first love. He was singing my life.

[@marvinhorner5255]

The voice in the tapestries of our luves

[@toni200062]

James Taylor is like a warm cup of cocoa, like a good conversation with a good friend 😊

[@Ridi-zy2mt]

No racism meant but it’s great to see people who are black that still listens to this kind of music. Warms my heart (no pun intended) cocoa 😉

[@billyakin3301]

Exactly.

[@michaelelliott1212]

JT = an old friend.

[@TheRozberry]

Amen! Or a hot cup of tea and a warm blanket 😊

[@TheRozberry]

As an African American woman James Taylor’s music truly is soulful

[@pschroeter1]

Possibly my favorite. It has such a lovely dreamy quality to it.

[@maralynfarber2068]

Yes!

[@Sophia-wu9bn]

James Taylor’s kinds of music are like nature, relaxing and peaceful🌿

[@nocheteipsum]

Whenever I need to lower my blood pressure I listen to this song.

[@kerimaltuncu8152]

whenever i need to lift up a heavyweight I listen to this song

[@ednalherault3130]

James Taylor's songs all make me feel as if I am snuggled up in a warm quilt in front of a warm fire in the fireplace with a fine glass of wine, mellow and cozy.

[@lewisanderson9104]

Well said!

[@peterzang]

Perfect song. Great melody, smart lyrics. James always play to his strengths. Never sounds like he’s trying too hard

[@schell1750]

A guy who succumb to temptations in his earlier days by biting into the apple is now very comfortable in his own skin and it's apparent by the smile on his face when he sings. God bless this man James Taylor and his gift of music to the world!

[@SaintD382]

It takes special talent to make a live performance sound this good.

[@williamwood1040]

Im 60 years old.James Taylor has been part of my life since the mid 70s,ive seen him in concert at least a dozen times ,each time is special and im always struck with the reality that im in the presence of greatness,he is unique and there will never be another that will even come close ,he is no doubt a national treasure and i trully love JT

[@jeffirish3199]

I love him so much. I could not imagine this world without his wonderfull music. Mr. Taylor was in Indianapolis in '78 or '79 at Market Square Arena, entertaining us with Kim Karnes as the opening artist. What a great time!

[@michaellawrence6696]

Younger folks need to embrace his soothing music and voice. Might help them realize what good music is.

[@carlrosendorf5210]

He is magic✌🌻🎸

[@mutualbeard]

James Taylor's gentle lyrics give humanity to turmoil of our daily struggles.

[@cdiacovelli]

I saw him do this live in Philly. It was after that I realized I could leave this world and may never hear something as perfect.

[@ThePandora622]

His voice is like apple butter. Sweet and smooth.

[@arhuxtable]

Happy 76th birthday James Vernon Taylor,March 12,2024.

[@Samantha-vlly]

JT's music makes me feel like life is beautiful.

[@ericheisler1568]

One of my favorites by James very talented songwriter and musician

[@kathycourtney7958]

No matter what kind of day I’m having, I can take a drive on these North Carolina back roads, turn up James Taylor’s greatest hits, and everything just feels better.

[@PhilipCarter-xl9px]

Nothing better! Windows down. Old tobacco barns and past weathered family plots. Winding roads and cotton candy sunsets. A little JT on the box!! Man!! That’s good stuff!!

[@kathycourtney7958]

@@PhilipCarter-xl9px Yes!

[@scbcgravitywars1770]

What a voice.

[@SuperCarver2011]

James Taylor is is like fine old vintage wine..he gets better and better with age. His voice at this age has survived the test of time..mellow , with a smooth taste to my musical soul with his picking style on his Olsen guitar, he is an American musical icon and legend.

[@lisaknell6018]

Yes, and I'm really thankful we still have James Taylor. Listened to him as a kid and appreciate him even more as an adult.

[@lelandro42]

"the first kiss ever I took tore a page from a romance book..." what a line!

[@danstune]

James is a gift to humanity! I love his voice, guitar technique, lyrics and kind spirit! Thank you from a fan.

[@calihiker7980]

James Taylor is pure gold with his music. Can literally listen to his albums without skipping one song.

[@FredDestinyMusic]

ONE OF THE BEST SONGS OF ALL TIME! THIS BRINGS BACK MEMORIES OF MY FATHER ... HE WOULD PLAY THIS SONG IN THE LIVING ROOM ON SATURDAYS. RIP DADDY!

[@uneedtherapy42]

James this world is a better place b/c you exist in it...

[@jsmithmultimediatech]

Has been classed as having an INFP personality not many of us, but I am one of those people been shown before haha, it's interesting for the sort of personality types I think though don't live by it there's things I agree with and don't but yeah it's really interesting :)

[@jsmithmultimediatech]

This sort of explains it all kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4nPqISveZeKjLM love peoples differences myself find them remarkably interesting!

[@MikeB-dq2yo]

For sure...

[@jshelledy1]

Through the good and the bad, Mr Taylor has always been there.

[@larciabella]

my first album........JamesTaylor .1970.

[@kathleenhendrickson2448]

this must be the prettiest song i have ever heard, James' voice just soothes meso..

[@willritter4076]

I'd be honored if some fans of JT's later compositions (late 80s & onward) would take a listen to my acoustic piano & vocal performances of NEVER DIE YOUNG and FROZEN MAN on my channel in tribute to the master. Live acoustic with no digital editing. Thanks and peace.

[@unicornmadness6286]

Into the mystic You're welcome.

[@squirrelattackspidy]

What a voice god blessed this man with.

[@alone15151]

I remember when this album first came out. I bought it on cassette without hearing any of it. I just knew if James put it out it would be good. I popped it in the player while I was cleaning the house. This song came on and I smiled to myself...oh James, you did it again ♡

[@georgederekferguson8763]

seen him in uk twice at manchester. simply great.

[@davidhardwick3816]

Damn right!!!

[@orlandoescoe2330]

Im a black man and i must say i love the sweet sounds of James Taylor.

[@schell1750]

No racial borders when it comes to good music like James'! Everyone welcome - brings us all together!

[@vivianleos6736]

Great music from James Taylor always. I love his music 🎶

[@leathification]

I danced with my 2 year old son to this song in the early 90s. We will always remember and love this song.

[@kevinkilduff2064]

A gem sung by a gift to music.

[@patrickward8144]

f ever there was a case of a person ageing like the finest wine, JT is it!!!!! Stunning!!!!!

[@billslater55]

It's truly a Holy Moment. Thanks, James Taylor for this timeless classic and a great performance. God Bless!

[@cyndia6278]

This is my favorite song by him. He has such a nice voice it relaxes my body and mind.

[@wesleyadcock3928]

During a stressful day, something always brings me to this song. The melody seems to calm me down and helps me remember a time when life was simple.

[@benb1338]

I use it as my alarm to wake up each morning for the same reason 😊

[@lenwoods4433]

This guy is a national treasure.

[@jamesmcgrory6391]

As a pretty accomplished guitar player… he makes it look so simple and easy… I promise it isn’t. The reason he does that for a living and I’m a doctor and amateur musician. He was touched by God and made to be a gift to the rest of us weary souls trying to catch a break

[@justtim1269]

❤️✊❤️✊ just saw your show last night with Jackson Browne at PNC with my parents. One of the best shows I’ve ever been to. Both were amazing. Hearing you play this song live was incredible. Thank you James!!!! A truly amazing all time songwriter. Made our summer up here in NJ! We love James Taylor

[@sappertim1]

You've just got to love this guy's music. I'll never tire of listening to his songs/music.

[@rosieyoung3943]

I absolutely love this man, his music is simple & Calming❤️❤️❤️

[@mutualbeard]

A modern American balladeer that gives hope to the great American experiment and to the rest of the world.

[@markdavis8430]

James Taylor you ease my mind every time a put your music on Thanks 🙏 ✌️

[@duncoyaomean6687]

Even the old folks never knew Why they call it like they do I was wondering since the age of two Down on Copperline Copper head, copper beech Copper kettles sitting side by each Copper coil, cup o'Georgia peach Down on Copperline Half a mile down to Morgan Creek Leaning heavy on the end of the week Hercules and a hog-nosed snake Down on Copperline We were down on Copperline One Summer night on the Copperline Slip away past supper time Wood smoke and moonshine Down on Copperline One time I saw my daddy dance Watched him moving like a man in a trance He bought it back from the war in France Down onto Copperline Branch water and tomato wine Creosote and turpentine Sour mash and new moon shine Down on Copperline Down on Copperline First kiss ever I took Like a page from a romance book The sky opened and the earth shook Down on Copperline Down on Copperline, yeah Took a fall from a windy height I only knew how to hold on tight And pray for love enough to last all night Down on Copperline Day breaks and the boy wakes up And the dog barks and the birds sings And the sap rises and the angels sigh, yeah I tried to go back, as if I could All spec house and plywood Tore up and tore up good Down on Copperline It doesn't come as a surprise to me It doesn't touch my memory Man, I'm lifting up and rising free Down on Copperline Half a mile down to Morgan Creek I'm only living for the end of the week Hercules and a hog-nosed snake Down on Copperline, yeah Take me down on Copperline Oh, down on Copperline Lay me down on Copperline Source: Musixmatch Songwriters: Taylor James V / Price R

[@samanthakim5035]

No words can describe how ethereal and magical James Taylor's music🌿

[@jaketaylor7316]

It's hard to pick a favorite James Taylor song, but this is up there in my top 5 for sure. So cool to see Don Grolnick playing piano on this too! James had the best session musicians on his recordings

[@kathywhite150]

Thank you for the smooth mellow relaxing tone of your voice! We are truly blessed to have you in the world especially during this tumultuous time💕

[@fernecallaghan9855]

2:05 "First kiss ever I took, tore a page from a romance book.." such a lovely line

[@bobkovacs2233]

I like the following line, too: "The sky opened and the earth shook." Great imagery!

[@fernecallaghan9855]

Bob Kovacs It's so great.. the opening acousitc guitar that james plays makes my heart skip a beat

[@dronacharya67]

Ferne Callaghan Those two lines are near perfection in a song filled with beautiful lyrics, but I miss the tear-inducing fiddle that follows the delivery of these lines on the studio version - it's maybe the one thing missing on this TV special session.

[@mariar.osornio1349]

Bob Kovacs You can almost feel love hitting you, no?

[@symontemplar1418]

dronacharya67 It's not the same without violin

[@Angga01019]

what an amazing song.. i'm a metalhead but i really love this song

[@triciak.bowers3569]

Never worry about where a piece of music comes from; if it moves you, then that's all the reason you need to like it, and for it to exist :-)

[@michaeld3138]

I think we all long for a simpler time

[@that90sguy30]

Holidays in the front room with my mom and dad. Just pure love.

[@adamf5541]

Brings me to tears in all the right ways. Thanks James

[@thomasgallipoli8376]

This is my favorite JT song ever. Such amazing story he’s telling. Whole TV series can’t pack this much detail in. When he changed the line to “only living til the end of the week” adds another layer to it. Thank you, James, for this masterpiece!

[@guavajellyjam]

Happy 76 candles JT! ♥️🎂

[@walker9379]

Ahhhh Squibnocket. My heart. Nothing like slinging eels at 2AM under a star lit sky for Stripers….

[@brandonkeaton5571]

I love this song, but man... the first 20 seconds takes me back to my teenage years in the early 90s. What a beautiful memory, thanks James. Oh yeah, and I love this version of the song! :)

[@markberry3427]

This song more than any reminds me of my dad who passed away. It doesn't matter what's going on, when this comes on i'm in a different place. It ends with tears but nothing but love for this. It helps connect me to him.

[@lewisanderson9104]

James will do that to you Mark. Mine is "Walking "Man. I swear he looked into my life and wrote that song

[@mattanderson861]

Beautiful

[@deksea]

incredible musical craft happening here by each and every member of this group. James knows how to pick them, and it really shows. The refinement of this performance is stunning.

[@g.r.7562]

Right on. Jame's has always surrounded himself with very tasteful musicians.

[@maralynfarber2068]

Well said!

[@carlrosendorf5210]

The tears just cascade down my face..this is magical...

[@jshelledy1]

Mr Taylor has that effect on me also.

[@lewisanderson9104]

I know what you mean. My reaction is INSTANT goosebumps

[@davealpert4342]

His greatest song, And he had many great songs. God bless him!

[@RichardSturtevant]

One of my favorites.

[@lickyface3680]

Had to find this song again. It was played at a family friends funeral who was taken by cancer just months after my grandmother. She was merely 37 Rest in peace Valerie

[@amymarieguarino3152]

This man soothes my soul.

[@wndw2000]

No one's music makes me cry like James Taylor. His music is has so much feeling in them. I like music today, but so little, if anything, new seems to have any feeling or emotion. It's like the souls of the songs released today just don't have the same depth

[@ryanveyr9195]

this makes me cry to :) or :( ? love this song and his voice

[@MarilynMilanoMusic]

OMG I could not agree more. Feel exactly the same.,

[@lowellirish]

28x in concert, 40 years...can anyone else beat that? Be HONEST!🤔

[@CMFKILFEATHER]

How an admittedly troubled guy had the ability to relay such tranquility through his gift is proof of a higher power

[@wolftruong2413]

Or it could just be a mark of great musicianship...

[@willritter4076]

somehow James always kept the trouble out of his voice... I'd be honored if some JT fans would take a listen to my acoustic piano & vocal performances of NEVER DIE YOUNG and FROZEN MAN on my YT channel in tribute to 2 of the master's great compositions from the late 80s period. Live acoustic with no autotune or digital editing. Thanks and peace.

[@jacobtroeger]

Putting this here so I can come back to it in a couple months!

[@SuperCarver2011]

These are beautiful lyrics James..one of my favorite songs. Reminiscing about the way things were before. You can revisit the same place many years later but things keep always changing..you can go back there but you really can't go back in time...."i tried to go back as if I could..all spec'ed house and plywood..".take me down on Copperline.."

[@edosantonisings]

Never gets tired. Forever grateful and in love with your music

[@Kris-cl5nl]

Reminds me of childhood when my mom bought this album … long summer nights dancin around to this, not understanding the lyrics 🙆🏻‍♀️

[@unclesl6767]

I'm 2 years old and I like James​ Taylor

[@denisehedden13]

🥀Beautiful Song amazing lyrics, vocals and music it's Amazing🥀✌🥀

[@AllSven]

Man I LOVE this song. Wow. So great.

[@SieraTheChosenOne]

Love all his songs!

[@bodanlunny1323]

What an awesome performance

[@5lubes]

Saw him sing this song last night in Sioux Falls. Sounds just as good!!

[@anelladambrosio2513]

Bellissima performance per una voce molto bella!😊🤗😍😘🎶🎸🎶💘💓💋💯🌅

[@olafsrensen9578]

Love that number and that record. James when he is bedst ! WOW.

[@Albert-hc3cq]

what a lovely,t song. Hercules and hog nose snake.may JT live forever!

[@1776revwar]

My favorite JT song, beyond a doubt.

[@suehall5941]

I was 18 and sitting in high school when I first heard this on the radio ❤❤

[@selinaray6376]

James Taylor on 8 Tract. Oh yeah ! No more perfect! Thank you James. Still fully relevant today. Singer Songwriter 💙

[@bigamigo4863]

When I was a little kid(late 80's early 90's) for whatever reason...assuming I heard this song on the radio...I sung the words "down on copperline" incessantly. It was some of the first words I ever spoke. This song has been on all my Playlists throughout my 37 years on this earth.

[@mikebt2000]

Takes me back when I was stationed in Frankfurt, Germany in the early '90's. This man can make any song sound like a lullaby :)

[@josematas6278]

James Taylor, siempre tan sensible, tan grande, tanta aportación a este mundo. Gracias James.

[@garylight1338]

James Taylor's music has helped my life.

[@ST00LIE]

As a North Carolinian, this song is everything to me. My dad’s favorite song, he’s gone, my first kiss, she’s gone.. this song is the story of life.

[@KathleenLambert-if1fs]

His songs are the music of my life since I was 10... I'm 65 now and every tune has a part of my journey in it 😀

[@laurenteateneroland1846]

rien que d écouter j ai des frissons qui parcoure tous mon être que c beau 😮😮😮❤❤❤

[@carlrosendorf5210]

Can I cry

[@zackw.9793]

IMHO this version is better than the original. Love it!

[@stephenlaviola2204]

This is what I think God sounds like

[@janemooreking]

Lance King, I heard this song this morning and it brought back memories of young boys, graduation, young love, bonfires and Great Expectations. I miss you😇💕