James Taylor - Fire And Rain (BBC In Concert, 11/16/1970)

In this restored footage of 'James Taylor In Concert', James performs his classic "Fire and Rain" on the popular BBC series In Concert on November 16, 1970.
'In Concert' was produced by the BBC in the early '70s and featured performances from legendary acts of the time. In November 1970, James was 22 years old and his second studio album ‘Sweet Baby James', featuring "Fire and Rain", had released earlier that same year.
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LYRICS
Just yesterday morning
They let me know you were gone
Suzanne, the plans we made put an end to you
I walked out this morning
And I wrote down this song
Just can’t remember who to send it to
I’ve seen fire and I’ve seen rain
I’ve seen sunny days I thought they’d never end
I’ve seen lonely times when I could not find a friend
But I always thought I’d see you again
Won’t you look down on me, Jesus
You’ve got to help me to make a stand
You 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 have seen fire and I’ve seen rain
I’ve seen sunny days I thought they’d never end
I’ve seen lonely times when I could not find a friend
But I always thought I’d see you again
So I’ve been walking my mind to an easy time
My back turned towards the sun
Lord knows the cold wind blows
It’ll turn your head around
Well, there’s hours of time on the telephone line
Talkin’ about things to come
Sweet dreams and flying machines
in pieces on the ground
Oh, I have seen fire and I’ve seen rain
I’ve seen sunny days I thought they’d never end
I’ve seen lonely times when I could not find a friend
But I always thought I’d see you somehow one more time again
Thought I’d see you one more time again
There’s just a few things coming my way this time around
Thought I’d see you, thought I’d see you, fire and rain
Thought I’d see you just one more time, Suzanne
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[@respiratoryed]

Who’s listening in 2024?

[@candydickson9415]

This song never gets old

[@OVOXBEATS]

Yeah yup

[@traceyreed6790]

Me and you...and that is OK

[@carlajean7478]

I just listened to this song last night and cried my eyes out !!! It's such a good song brings back so many memories. 4 -23-24💖

[@pakviroti3616]

It's timeless.

[@melbguy1]

Who else thinks this is one of the best songs ever written?

[@randymcneil4321]

Definitely

[@barrytoddwilkerson7282]

I was thinking the SAME THING!!!

[@danielmcdaniel954]

Hope I hear this on the way up to the light

[@dantana5774]

and there he is, just one person and a guitar, telling us his story-beautiful and so talented

[@paulsaunders6536]

Absolutely. I was 13 when this song came out, still listen to it now. One of my all time greats.

[@user-kj5ff5yg1u]

This song was played at my brother's funeral, we were both career police officers and the compounded trauma of serving and protecting the community got the best of him. A legend. We use to listen to James Taylor growing up in the 70's and 80's, it seemed fitting to send him off to such a beautiful song💙

[@nickrandles1102]

My dad died yesterday in my arms. I did what I could. Look down upon me Jesus and help me make a stand. Goodbye Steve Randles, I'll see you soon.

[@jamestaylor]

Everyone here sends their condolences to you and your family, Nick.

[@nickrandles1102]

​@@jamestaylorthat means the world. 😢 Thank you

[@kristiecichon3099]

Praying for your sweet father. We all go. At least he went in the best way. We all go on. He’s still with you angel ❤

[@brileygabriel4949]

God Bless you and your late father... ❤

[@maryculbertson8569]

You were there that’s huge

[@priscillaaragon8957]

Listening to this in my mother’s bedroom, being reminded of her life and how amazing she is. She passed away 3 weeks ago from cancer. I’m 24, I have a long life to live without her.

[@beingmelisaann1728]

Prayers going up for you🙏🏾

[@seanmccarragher8057]

Your mum is so proud of you! She's always close!!

[@DoTheRejectDalton]

Keep on pushin

[@richardyoung7415]

Priscilla Aragon and Fisher of men ministries, I,m so sorry for your loses, both of you are in my thoughts my friend's, just remember your loved ones are with you everyday in spirit and when you play this beautiful song from MR TAYLOR their right there with you with a big smile on their faces, so my friend's keep listening to JT his music will help you through all the time,s ahead, so stay safe stay strong 🙏. PEACE BE WITH YOU MY FRIEND'S.✌️😎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇺🇦🙏

[@skullcompactor1501]

she is finally at home with the lord, life is short and eternity isn't, god absolutely adores each and every one of us

[@ray.shoesmith]

James Taylor was 22 years old when this was recorded. Let that sink in for a moment.....

[@HueyRocks23]

He was! My dumbass at 22 was in Iraq and listening to 60s surf music at the time. Hehe.

[@alightthatnevergoesout]

He’d been through a lot already. Mental illness, drug addiction, money issues, had lived with criminals. Sung like someone that had lived a full life.

[@JillCrato]

@rayshoesmith James was only 22 when he wrote this masterpiece ? Wow! He was a deep thinker even then!

[@alightthatnevergoesout]

In the year 2024, I finally got to see James Taylor live in concert. It’s incredible that at 76, he sounds as good as he did when he was in his early 20s. Was a bucket list moment for me getting to watch him perform this song live. God bless you, James. One of the great Troubadours.

[@theresakordosky9789]

I think we all remember our parents with this song. My dad passed on 2021 at the healthy age of 81 for reasons we will never comprehend. I always thought he'd be there. His friends did. He thought his friends would always be there. LIfe is hard sometimes but songs like this help us make sense and feel comfort.

[@martinsheppard6169]

The sound engineer at bbc for these early 70s shows needs a massive show of appreciation 👏👏

[@macwillson4098]

true dat

[@zamiadams4343]

well said.

[@dieselman7453]

Very true cheers from over the pond in Ireland 🇮🇪

[@frankieporter6071]

Yeah for sure man a bad sound engineer can change anything , this concert sounds great 👍

[@manners75]

Absolutely

[@johnnerr]

Here’s to be being part of a generation that could listen to this kind of music.

[@Teow_of_Meow]

My Girls love this music… music passes down and up - I love some of their music too.

[@JabezHouse-ks1ow]

Yes, the Jesus generation.

[@user-vo9mt7yj1f]

Harry Chapin called it a time when the music came from wooden boxes strung with silver wires……

[@greggmaynard5658]

Here here

[@maryreed4534]

I raised my kids on the music that I grew up on. They love it to this day. I have a feeling, if I ever have grandkids, they will grow up on the same music as their parents.❤

[@elmonte5571]

To who ever is reading this God has a plan never give up....🙏

[@thomasfields2082]

not a believer but its better than nothing. well done.

[@AnnemarieToby]

❤thank u

[@user-ol4bm6qq3y]

There is HOPE . Lsk🇿🇲 18/03/ 24❤

[@michaelb2388]

Nonsense

[@MissMichSan]

Thank you

[@gregoryfortney6765]

I’m listening in 2024 it takes me back to better times when things were simple and there wasn’t as much hate in the world !

[@Peacekpr4]

I tell that to people all the time but they don’t believe me. The 60s and 70s were better living than these current times. ✌️ ❤️

[@pamcianci8281]

You’ve got to be kidding - oh yeah, you’re a GUY!! Racism was just as horrible, women were constantly put down and as a child in the 50’s & 60’s I heard adults constantly calling Hispanics “wetbacks”, Jews “Kikes” and the “N” word for African Americans. We were slaughtering people in Vietnam and West Germans were shooting East Germans if they dared to cross the fence. You’re wearing rose- colored glasses buddy.

[@joeyricci3796]

This particular song takes me back to 1970, on my way to school, on a cold and rainy day. My parents were still alive, and well. I miss them both. I'm 59 now, and can't believe how time flies....

[@AttackNowVideo]

So many of us feel the way you do :)

[@EnzoFerenczyo]

So sad yet normal arc of life, I'm 64. Lost my Father 10 years ago, seems like yesterday. Hope and knowing we are the ones that grieve, not them, they are just fine, they just moved on.

[@psmguy63]

From psmguy aka Eric Ricci, I hear you on the loss of those parents. Glad I can cone get choked up on this old song being sentimental, calm and reflective

[@virgilboggs3167]

Was it heriizon

[@fionamckinnon1167]

Awwh same my parents have left . Time has flown can’t believe I’m 59 too but what a great era we came from fantastic music and full of hope our generation and we didn’t have social media we loved our friends we never blew them off on a txt mess . I’m so glad I grew up then lots of love ❤

[@brodywilliamson5442]

Just lost my mother from a rough battle from cancer, I’ve always liked this song, but it makes a whole lot more sense now. I miss you momma, I love you.

[@jamestaylor]

Everyone here sends our condolences to you and your family.

[@fionamckinnon1167]

Hi @brody how sweet you must know she would never have left you if she couldn’t help it. Just sending you so much love . For me I stood at my daughter’s wedding not knowing how to tell her I had breast cancer and it was advanced . Just two weeks later everything changed. I’m still here and fighting. But as a mother I didn’t know her but our biggest fear would be to leave our children. I hope you can feel her around you wherever you go in this world she is always with you and James Taylor music is ob special to you and she may have left but she will always be your momma

[@James-pp4nm]

If you played this song for your friends and they didn't like it they are lost

[@flowergrannyjanet]

2024 Still listening to this beautiful music

[@gregtuco1]

Surely one of the most beautiful songs ever written and sung.

[@lindapearce5699]

Surely

[@shieldofdr3588]

Shirley.

[@brianbytheocean]

@@shieldofdr3588 Don't call me Shirley 😎

[@thomasrhinoceros4838]

@@lindapearce5699 v?

[@greeneyedcat2748]

Suzanne was a friend, fan and nurse who helped Taylor rehabilitate from heroin, they stopped her seeing him and she eventually suisided, he wrote this for her 😢..

[@emmarae4322]

This video was filmed the day I was born. I'm now 53. ❤ His voice so incredible, so comforting

[@MrUltraworld]

It's difficult to think this was 52 yrs ago, James was only 22, yet he wrote such a mature song. Truly an old soul in a young man's body.

[@Cindrbell]

22.. wow. U just don't realize when U're older. Thank u for the comment n bringing me back to reality. Masterpiece

[@iyot1020]

drugs does that you

[@dustansquires]

Absolutely love the song

[@welcometothemovies9157]

​@Hike1020 this song had nothing to do with drugs

[@kathleendavidson3316]

@@welcometothemovies9157 partly but the part talking about Jesus is about getting off drugs. The talk about a crashing flying machine talked about a band he and his friends tried and failed to start. And the rest was about a friend he made in the mental hospital who had commited suicide. He didn't get told right away that his friend died because he was also quite suicidal.

[@tombystander]

A twenty year old kid wrote this song. Absolutely amazing

[@bradwolfe5655]

it'd baffling. At 20 I had the emotional maturity of a goldfish

[@gravy2973]

isnt that amazing 🙂

[@glennplumb2313]

@@bradwolfe5655you luckily have never woke to find your lover cold next to you from a heroin overdose! I don’t know how he sings it I cry and I didn’t know Suzanne

[@WhatIsayIsStupid]

​@@glennplumb2313it's not about a heroin overdose

[@lynpettit6268]

Stunning

[@baraskparas9559]

Pure talent, no strain, no pretence, perfect pitch ,timing and feel.

[@konarain]

He over picked a line and barely fit in the lick, kept a poker face..I knocked on Joni's door once just after the 'Blue' recordings and he had a Bowie knife on his belt..Sweet Baby James! Aloha

[@garyjones2561]

*pretense

[@joeloglayon6492]

No auto tune.... BeautifuL Voice... Perfect

[@nn-xm8lz]

well in all fairness this song doesnt have alot of range... doesnt take much for a trained singer to hit every note on this one with ease

[@conniemclaughlin-miley4404]

@@nn-xm8lz a that is it’s simple beauty

[@rebeccacorbin1590]

This is the epitome of the 70s for me. Hanging out with friends and someone pulls out an acoustic guitar. Sometimes around a campfire....no cell phones. I really feel sorry for kids today. That sweet simply is gone.

[@Sides3Sides]

No, it’s not. Just different from your past. Things change, but sweetness still here. ❤️

[@whoatherejohnny]

No need to diminish the present to cherish the past. You have your memories and they will have theirs.

[@user-vv4hg7me1q]

Around a fire on a beach in Gran Canaria falling in love with someone called ..James...his voice and his guitar. I often wonder if he remembers me. A wonderful night.

[@JillCrato]

This song taught me to love sad songs.I was 6 in 1971.

[@QuincyJamesMusic]

Legendary performance of a timeless song, with an evergreen story.

[@lauratompkins5006]

Love my James. He was my first love, and I've been blessed to see him 7x. I always wait until it's quiet, and yell out "I love you, James!". He always says "I love you, too". He is the very best. Ever.💙💙

[@monilaninetynine3811]

Wow😳

[@SterlingRe]

My god he sounds incredible , both the vocals and the acoustic guitar. This is really special. 53 years later and I’m thrilled to listen to this classic that I never tire of.

[@danieljones9392]

You are so righr

[@lilpoohbear653]

kids now do not know how to truly connect...yes, it is heartbreaking

[@bd_danks6690]

This song makes me cry. Every time. It doesn’t matter where I’m at in life. This something about this song that hits me.

[@michaelpress9863]

Especially when you read the backstory and put yourself in his shoes (or attempt to).

[@mrjmillz4441]

Got me to...now🥲

[@CarolEichinger-nr3sn]

James Taylor, you have an incredible gift! Such a beautiful voice and songs! Love you!!

[@prairiemoon287]

My son died 13 years ago today. We played this song at his funeral. I always thought I would see him again.

[@AbbyNormal777]

I want this song played at my funeral too. Along with Carolina in my mind because I am always at peace in the Carolina mountains.

[@patriciosilvarobalino9832]

You will!!! And you do, every time you remember him

[@kimbarnett619]

So true I also lost my son 14 years ago l can’t wait to see him again

[@chrisolagrim3597]

You will

[@chrisolagrim3597]

@@patriciosilvarobalino9832 absolutely Patricio!!!

[@poconnor2085]

i am 66 and honestly thing my time is coming to a end , May god bliss me to see my brother ,mom and dad again and my friends who gone before me

[@traceyreed6790]

You are heard and loved my friend....

[@jamesa5720]

It took me 50 years, but from a balcony seat to the side of the stage in Peoria, IL, I finally saw this amazing musician and I consider that night (just sitting by myself and soaking in the night) one of my greatest memories.

[@tyn833]

I'm 60 years old and I remember this song and I was a little boy in 1971 and I cry everytime I hear this song and I love you James Taylor

[@walterhagelsteiniii7588]

Dear James, Five years ago my only child was killed by a drunk driver, who ran a red light as she was crossing the street. She is my everything!!!! I always loved this song, but viewed it as a love song between a couple. After she died I put your music on to calm my soul. When “Fire and Rain” came on, I heard a different message that struck a major chord with my daughter. I wanted to share this story with you to say thank you for writing songs that speak to the soul of your listeners. God Bless, Walter

[@jamestaylor]

We're so sorry for your loss, Walter, but glad that Fire & Rain was able to bring you some small comfort.

[@babyblue6743]

I don’t know whether I should say this, and you may well know this already, but it wasn’t your daughter that died, it was only her outer shell, not her spirit, the real person, that is immortal and lives forever. I’ve lost many people in my life, and I miss them and it’s still very painful. This realisation keeps me going, and the fact they were here for a specific purpose and died at a specific time, that was agreed between their individual soul (which is a complex entity)and a much greater power is mind blowing, but the truth of it makes us surrender to who we truly are. I know the supernatural world exists, and God. Every experience is to teach us something, realising that this material world is not all there is is a great and comforting realisation. It probably sounds good, from someone who isn’t particularly brave with the dying bit myself, but it is about change and not nothingness. We live in a very fallen world, and bad things happen because of the conduct of individuals, unrealised and ignorant, and this is what causes problems. If all humans were evolved and intelligent, there would be no wrongdoings. We are the light and life of God, we are all spiritual beings no matter how misguided we are. May spirituality touch you and abide with you always🙏💕. Love and prayers.

[@stevenpettinga7400]

I simply understand your loss & your pain. One gets a response on YT; it's often the top of the head thing. I have for the last 60 years not had to endure many such a painful losses. Has it altered the cource of my life? Yes. It's part of life. Most of us totally understand what you are saying and how much it affected you . When you let people get under your skin; they win and you loose. Nothing can change the river of history we experience. You must understand that most people are on your side. God Bless You Sir, These are weights we all must bear. Steven Pettinga, Indianapolis.

[@Cletus1987]

Stay well, Walter. She’s always with you. Please know that. Take care of yourself brother. Bless you.

[@helloworldRR]

😢

[@anniecorbin7998]

The older I get the more this song means to me.

[@bradbradley5421]

💯ME TOO.

[@H0ldDaPickle]

This song reminds me of my little girl I lost when she was just a baby. I love you Nico, and daddy still thinks about you everyday.

[@denisevanselow2722]

❤🫂

[@israelmoreno5758]

I've seen fire and I've seen rain.. I always thought I'd get a chance to see her again. When I arrived at the hospital, she was already heavily sedated. I whispered, "Thank you" in her ear with tears in my eyes. She passed on the 22nd of February 2016. I was 25 years old. Not a day goes by; I don't say thank you. Miss you, mom 🌻

[@lisaallen2156]

This song hits home. I'm 57 my boys are 30 and 34 and they have been struggling with drug addiction for 10 years. Even so I still love them with all of me.

[@cherylali5113]

Keep on trying to help them .

[@hayzee4429]

Keep the faith lass.

[@cherylali5113]

Continue to Pray for your sons. Talk to a doctor and ask for certain ways to assist your son's.i heard from other people you can trick them in certain ways and they could get scared and stop.a guy told me he is put a mint in his mouth.

[@t624]

Lisa Allen Bless you..

[@cathymooney7498]

You are not alone Lisa so many of us moms are going through the same thing mine finally beat it only after he had been brought back with narcan three times and it was a Valentine's Day and 2017 oh I kept thinking was his daughters will have to live and hate that day for the rest of their lives thank God he made it I'll keep you in your voice in my prayers God bless

[@AggroQM2]

My mother died on Valentine’s Day 2023 from Dementia Alzheimer’s nine days after her 86th birthday. It was the most devastating day of my life. I listened to this song that day, and it gave me a memory to cherish.

[@noidentifiers]

😥💔 We're identical. Mine too almost the same timing, age, and everything. 😢 So crushing to us-- so very hard each day each hour yet us 2 are like mega billions here as it happens to all humans. Still-- it's paralyzing 😥💔 to me and you.

[@onlyyou7171]

lost my baby love -6-26-22@@noidentifiers

[@crumplezone1]

Treasure the memories and rejoice in her life my friend

[@surfsup0862]

Me too, I share your grief 😢. My father died suddenly on Valentines Day 2023, just 3 weeks short of his 87th birthday. I miss him. Think of him most days, wish I could speak with him again just once. This song has a special link for me to him and my family. A beautiful song for the memories.

[@cindy10989]

My mom died in November from dementia. She was living in her own hell and so were we for so long. At least they are at peace now.

[@gwynnielsen5081]

When you write a song that is based on your feelings for a special person who is no longer, performing it takes you back to the life of the person. I just finished recording a song about my friend Suzanne (not the same Suzanne at James's, obviously) who passed away from alcoholism. It is sad that so many songs are written for people who die of various addictions.

[@danielpearson4992]

Listening to this song on a cold rainy Saturday morning. Drinking a beer to shake off the chills and thinking of a good friend that took his own life 4 years ago… I always thought I’d see him again.. Rest in Peace Anthony Taylor Utter!! 🙏🕊️

[@adobemastr]

One man, one guitar. Pure talent with no unnecessary extras.

[@susanroycroft89]

Yes indeed, no distractions in the background ( don't need 'em ) just the singer and the guitar. Great to see 😮😊

[@boxfox2945]

Helps that he could play a guitar, pretty well. No need for blaring amp

[@sjljhb]

Trying to wrap my head around these BBC performances being a month short of 50 years ago. A half a century? Yet the music and songs are timeless and as fresh and perfect today as ever. Incredible. Thank you James. 🙏🏻

[@Araconox]

Yes they are.

[@bradnelson4778]

Thank goodness the BBC had the foresight to record a multitude of performers who have all stood the test of time with timeless, genuine music.

[@DarthTim525]

Yet there is a sense that this music will make people cry for centuries

[@Eleventhearlofmars]

and so well recorded for 1970. The bbc had very good sound engineers it seems.

[@virginialawler7725]

@@Eleventhearlofmars They sure did. Great thanks to the BBC! And I think I just read somewhere that this has now even been restored

[@ankittalukdar9328]

My friend Tonmoy died of throat cancer. This was his favorite song. Listening to this song reminds me of the great times we had together. RIP friend ❤️ Hope this song gives strength to anyone reading this.

[@yessie_48]

Playing this for my 17 year old senior cat as he slowly passes away. James has always been such a comforting voice to me and I hope it helps him feel more at peace during his last days ❤️

[@bobloblaw9791]

WoW, from 1 cat lover to another. 😢

[@paulrhodesquinn]

I feel your pain 😢What a wonderful thing to do for your lovely cat. I hope he didn’t suffer. 🩷

[@milliemitchell7716]

Okay, now you made me cry. I have a sweet old boy feline with multiple health issues and the mere thought of losing him is just too much. I hope your boy passed peacefully over the rainbow bridge where he can chase butterflies with his pals.

[@jamesbartlett467]

My oldest son died in 2006 a few days after Christmas 2005 ( his birthday ) I got a call from the coroner that he had my son there. A week or so later, I was at the grocery store, & heard the opening line of that song ( Just yesterday morning they let me know you were gone ) I had to go back to my car & cried like a baby

[@jamestaylor]

We're so sorry for your loss, James.

[@RC-qu7th]

This will always be one if the greatest songs ever!!

[@channelmixer]

One of my all time favs

[@ELLIOT1311]

Soft rock at its absolute best.

[@MegaMeow2010]

This song is so good for the soul.

[@philipcohen3942]

Just beautiful!

[@elijahmonn3757]

Same, J T is the best storyteller. I wish he would perform in NZ sometime.

[@jeantovern3918]

I’ve seen him in concert three times. He’s an icon.

[@norbertomartinez3972]

Wow I was a teen when I first heard this song 66 and still listening!!

[@juliedeleon9337]

There will never be another James Taylor and David Gates in the music industry.

[@brianmcgeough8318]

Absolutely spellbinding. Nobody sings and plays acoustic guitar like James - so effortlessly makes the guitar sound like an orchestra - and his voice reached into your soul. I have been performing acoustic folk-rock since around 1970 and James has been one of my very biggest inspirations - still is.

[@royferguson3909]

see us all, though another day, cos it is so hard. Lockdown with elderly parents, is ripping my heart and soul out. Why am I crying. I am a lucky one ( apparently). I still in such pain.

[@chr970]

You must have been a toddler in 1970 ! So you have playing a long time. So many acoustic players sell themselves short but actually are amazing to others. Never sell yourself short, maybe James would say of you what what you say about him? Post a video . Cheers mate, keep on bringing your orchestra to others🤘

[@3passionflower]

I hear u same here always my fav

[@krisrose219]

Absolutely

[@victorireland8913]

@@royferguson3909 Sometimes the rewards take time to enrich you. In the meantime you are enriching others. With Love and best wishes.

[@blarfquist]

It's so good, it's almost hard to believe that's a live performance. Wow.

[@vincemurphy77]

I'm 31. My mom passed when I was 15. It feels surreal to think I have been on this earth now longer without her than with her. I always think how life would of been different with her here. Love you mom

[@Cletus1987]

Keep your head up buddy. Know she’s always with you.

[@richardyoung7415]

My friend, remember your mom is still with you in your heart, when you play JT lift your head up and smile knowing she there smiling with you. PEACE BE WITH YOU MY FRIEND. 🙏✌️😎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@darm1959]

Vince, my mom passed when I was 15 also. I am now 64 and look forward to seeing her in heaven since we both believe in Jesus, I hope you’ll be with your mom again someday also. I am so very sorry for your loss. 💕🙏

[@Mozezrox]

Oh man. My mom got cancer when I was 16 and died when I was 19. I’m 27 so not quite there yet but that’s a heavy thought. Sending love.

[@nelsonbevilac6103]

Parabéns a todos que deram declarações maravilhosas sobre suas mães.que Deus abençoe sempre a todos.

[@equipage72]

And just like that, I'm my 17 year old self again... Thank you, JT.

[@Lori_in_CT]

I was 11. Just found out what the song means this year.

[@dilwich]

It goes by in a blink eh? . . .

[@blueoctgal]

Me too❤️❤️❤️

[@intentionallyinpired]

I’m was born 1970 but James Taylor was my happy place growing up but even more so as an adult relating to the lyrics❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@intentionallyinpired]

dilwich yes mehhh

[@e.nreece6390]

Carole King said she wrote "You've got a friend" in response to the line "I've seen lonely times when I could not find a friend.'' from this,which I find interesting

[@Lauren-kk4ne]

Thank you, I did not know this :)

[@spello8191]

Now I’m reading real musical history...thank you🙏

[@douglasmcconnell8116]

Dude not know that very interesting..

[@ZyNgInaMo]

James and carole I think had an amazing friendship...from what I've read Carole helped pull James out of the deep end

[@cathymooney7498]

I do believe for some time they were more than friends

[@sandyjuergens2657]

James Taylor saved my life. His music was the only music that had that gentle touch I needed after my son Sam was killed. He was getting the mail, excited as could be waiting for his Xbox magazine to arrive. He said, " so, it's just going to have my own name on it?" It was very cool to get something in the mail for the first time with a childs name on it. He ran to the mailbox and a young teenage driver with a souped up Camero tried to take a 90 dgr turn going 70 mph. Sam was hit and died instantly. DOD 4/11/03 AGED 13.

[@user-lm6hb4mm5i]

I'm sorry for your loss I'm pissed off the way God, work, s sometimes 😢

[@ThuyPham-lq7cd]

I'm so sorry to hear that. May God bless his soul.

[@Rick-rs2mj]

RIP

[@hopeforte508]

God heal with time

[@LenaKrupinski-vg5wi]

💖

[@michaeluyeyama7821]

James Taylor, Croce, Chapin, Simon and Garfunkel and so on ...they all light up vivid memories of growing up in the 70s and yes this was the sound that filled the house I grew up in...

[@mdogg1604]

I remember when the song came out.... liked it then, but here I am all these years later, and tears are running down my face....it must be a great song, eh?

[@howlinwulf]

Only music does that it's magical

[@bgoc1263]

Always brings a tear to my eyes That's what music is supposed to do Touch the soul and heart ❤️

[@Unwavering137]

This song really resonated with me when I was a kid in the seventies. James Taylor has a very comforting voice. All the tragedy that we go through as humans. This nails it.

[@Daniel-ou4fb]

I watched my hero passing away the other day, three days before Easter. He was like a great stone that the family was built upon. 3 children, 9 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, and one great-great granddaughter. We were all there and got to say goodbye. I am so grateful for that and to know that he wasn't put away somewhere and forgotten about.

[@bruscifer]

God the 70s were magic or us who lived then. They still are.

[@MattyKnox]

I'm only 39 but have always been a big James Taylor fan, one of the greatest song writers of our time. I've always loved this song but it hits different now after the recent sudden loss of my 18 year old nephew. Mr. Taylor will likely never see this comment but if so, thank you Sir.

[@jamestaylor]

Everyone here sends healing thoughts to your family. We're so sorry for your lossl

[@MattyKnox]

@@jamestaylor thank you so much for the reply sir ❤️

[@stelamenezes7073]

Fire and Rain...James Taylor 70's Wonderful Song....Forever 💙 Who's listening in 2022?

[@respiratoryed]

Whose listening in 2024?

[@stevewoytus5894]

I played this video and these lyrics at my wifes funeral!! So many people broke down!!

[@LifeIsAnArt95]

This takes me back where I need and want to be!

[@nytemyst72]

It is a treasure to see him perform this song when the pain was still fresh and when it hadn't been performed 1000's of times. This song has always hit hard for me but even harder watching the pain he is in performing it. He could have kept this song to himself but he chose to share it with us and I for one am eternally thankful he did.

[@Ceeby]

Many musical artists were addicted to drugs then. 😰😰

[@lindapearce5699]

Me too

[@424pugsley]

@@lindapearce5699 Is that the LP I knew?!?

[@fresh50]

Bryan, The demos consumed his friend, Suzanne. I am sure every time he sings this song the pain is still there...

[@G0ETTIN]

What had happened?

[@jo3y_c183]

I'm only 36 so I missed this era of music... I thank my Father In Law for introducing me to this and others like ELO, Dr Hook, America, ETC... They earned the right to be called the Golden Era.

[@mikelippe9244]

You are so right grew up with all these and a lot of great other artists in the late sixties early seventies don't have music like this today

[@michaelpress9863]

Thankfully music is timeless! So much amazing music from these few years. Check out Cat Stevens. And Melanie’s performance of Lay Down with the gospel choir 🤯

[@esmeraldadiazdimas19]

My all time favorite song from James Taylor🫶🏼

[@CindySutter]

i was very sad when he and carole king didn’t last

[@jamestaylor]

James and Carole were never a couple.

[@user-wh7so3qt3o]

This music was so compassionate what's happened to this generation ???

[@AndrewRobinson-ee7um]

Imagine being young and discovering all this great stuff.............. Take me back about 40 years.

[@strongdelusion9442]

The self absorbed sadness of addiction and the loss of hope! 14 years clean and sober and I still feel the pain, every time I hear this song it brings me right back! Get clean and stay clean through all of life's ups and downs, don't use no matter what! May God bless you all!

[@manidietrich4315]

Best and spot on comment! Thank you for sharing 🙂

[@Tracylindilou]

Blessed Be

[@richdorak1547]

Amen. Carry the message. You never know who is listening at any given time. Might be just in time. God bless you.

[@timscherfner849]

Spot on comment. "Suzanne" was a girl James became friends with in rehab. She unfortunately died there and this song was born.

[@rebeccawagner4167]

This song reminds 🎉🎉me of my boyfriend who passed away from liver cancer 6yrs ago and I miss him 🎉🎉

[@BlueJWay999]

I'm sitting here bawling my eyes out thinking of a dear friend I lost to drugs and how I always held onto hope that one day she would come back to us and get better. This song hits hard.

[@theway3660]

You will see her again!

[@connieroberson3814]

This song made me cry! My husband & I got married 6/26/70. We had almost 50 years married but he passed away 2/7/20! I woke up that morning to find he had passed in his sleep! We had so many happy days & I thought they’d never end! Life is almost unbearable without Jimmy. I miss him more every day. When you’ve been with someone for half a century it’s very hard to carry on as a single person. I still consider myself as married! I’m 72 now & don’t know if I could ever find another Jimmy!

[@boowrathgaming1275]

That is True Love Indeed!

[@carolyngrant2584]

So sorry for your loss I never had a love like that you were very lucky xx

[@davidnikolalde]

😢

[@caroleyre9144]

God bless you I hope you’re doing ok I’m with my Hisband 27 years 29 years together. I feel very grateful you have to cherish each moment together and you did that…true love ways. 🙏🌻☘️❤️

[@dv2033]

I'm assuming the happy years were well worth one of you living alone the last years. What scares me about love is the fear of the feeling of being left alone. Whether it's thru betrayal or death. What are your thoughts?

[@aicarnie]

The ladies and gentlemen who worked as BBC sound engineers back then were incredibly talented. The live sound quality from shows like The Old Grey Whistle Test was so far beyond anything offered by other shows / channels.

[@adrianbew4414]

awsome sound, not really bettered today.

[@RobDK-wn1no]

Agreed. The other classic I love is Rod Stewart singing Maggie May on Top of the Pops from the same period!

[@barbarablair464]

I will never tire of this song and how it resonated with so many

[@bm4733]

Nothing can beat this performance of fire & rain. True artistry

[@redparrot53]

After ALL these years of being a fan, this STILL makes me CRY!!! James, you were and ARE AMAZING!!

[@califmuslim]

Linda Gilliam, Yes he is amazing! My first concert was James Taylor. ❤️

[@Mr25thfret]

No one but James can play an acoustic guitar and make it sound that beautiful. And what a voice. Oh, what a voice. When I hear this song, it takes me back to 1970, lying across my bed at age 13, listening in awe, to this musical genius.

[@rickpetroske891]

@@Mr25thfret Makes it all the more timeless for those of us who were there to hear this classic the first time around . Well said Mr25thfret , well said .

[@rickpetroske891]

James voice just flows with so little effort . His music indeed timeless .

[@mrsheatherteske]

I will from time to time. My mom's name was Susan (close to Suzanne) and after she died I played this song and just cried, along with a few others. 20yrs later I still get a bit misty eyed hearing it

[@joeymodi2328]

This song makes me so emotional! Love your talent, James Taylor. No one else reaches your level. I am 70 years old and I still feel this song deep in my well-being.

[@geraldtorres5959]

The 2 r so BEAUTIFULL!!!! God bless them both. In serenity.

[@DonMiller-dr5nl]

❤ Old ol School love... Im a ol Hippie 60s.. where have all the good times gone????

[@PinchePerro123]

Thanks mom, for sharing your exquisite taste in music. One of the greatest gifts you ever gave me.

[@joeobrien196]

Still an amazingly beautiful song. This version has the same effect on me that it had 50 years ago.

[@Eleventhearlofmars]

This is the best version ever recorded imo just because the bbc recorded it. They had the best sound engineers around for the time. This is 51 years old and sounds like it was recorded yesterday, it’s that crisp and clear.

[@gravy2973]

Joe a masterpiece 🙏🏾

[@mitchellhargrove4122]

I remember my dad listening to this with his eyes closed while he was remembering his brother and old military buddies…I miss ya pop

[@carolanndecasas1930]

Played at my brother's memorial afterhe took his life. Heart wrenching. Beautiful.

[@johnwayne3420]

1970... fuckin mind blowing, 70's as got to be the best decade for music without a doubt.

[@ronaldjohnson902]

Absolutely the best of everything. I made memories of well a lifetime. Tell me there's not a better time to grow up and grow through than the 70s

[@TheSlopes80]

An argument can be made for the 50s

[@angelafortner1603]

The 70s was the best ever. Music today can't hold a candle to the 70s early 80s..

[@anthonycasey430]

Best decade for everything

[@StumpkillerCP]

Knowing the backstory to this makes it so sad and impactful. Since then I've seen enough and lost friends and family to appreciate his pain. But I have no way to express it like James did. Wonderful song.

[@EnzoFerenczyo]

I want to thank you for making me look a little deeper for this for me is a very special song. I have played it for years, thinking maybe it's part of his ongoing drama with Carly for instance. I had no idea, so here is what DR. google says On the VH1 series Storytellers, Taylor said the song was about several incidents during his early recording career. The second line "Suzanne, the plans they made put an end to you" refers to Suzanne Schnerr, a childhood friend of his who died by suicide while he was in London, England, recording his first album.

[@jonathanbirch2022]

Song is about 9/11

[@reynaldoponce9025]

Back in early 70s James Taylor, many hits song ❤, many memories, my parents are in my mind when I listen to this song. Tks again enjoy the music. God bless you stay safe. Read 📖 your Bible Amen

[@luizalexandrenl3353]

When he plays his guitar, it seems an orquestra full of fellings. Need a friend right now

[@lindamcgrath4983]

So sorry dear girl you’ve lost your mum at such a young age, your living off memories. Take care be happy. Linda xx

[@greensombrero3641]

an american icon. one of the greatest ever. a national treasure. what a powerful songwriter and musician.

[@Eleventhearlofmars]

Recorded by the best British corporation, thankfully the bbc were so good at getting great sound for these artists 51 years ago. It sounds like it was recorded yesterday. Infact this is a better recording than some more modern ones.

[@MICHAELANDERSON-pr9wv]

Greatest song I've ever heard!!

[@jimmyjames6267]

Loved growing up in the 70s, and listen every day

[@josebarthem]

This guitar intro is an invitation to paradise. What a wonderful song!!!

[@jameslevi1243]

Doesn’t matter how many times I hear this song. It sends me to a place that I can’t explain. Tears roll down my eyes and I realize I’m in the presence of greatness. There will never be a more amazing songwriter. People are gonna try to copy his style. There will never be better. I’m 63. I’ve loved this music since I was 10 years old.

[@josebarthem]

​@@jameslevi1243 The feeling that this deposit brings is truly indescribable! I always get very emotional whenever I hear it. James Taylor's voice brings peace.

[@jlmills9936]

I finally got to see James Taylor in concert a few weeks ago. I cried when he sang this song. I didn't mean to, but when music brings me to tears I know that moment in time is pure peace and love. He was so giddy as the concert went on with the crowd singing along and yelling to him "We love you JT". In the end, I felt like he didn't want to leave the stage! We gave back so much to him as he shared his gift of music to us. Really special night. Really special guy...

[@mikelippe9244]

Got to see James Taylor a few years back in Kansas City at the Sprint Center along with Carole King was a great evening lots of good songs by both artists they don't make them like this anymore

[@jdm0101]

Stunning! A year before I was born - One of the best!

[@philfitzsimmons616]

When music was an extension of a human being’s own magic and not a display of production technology.

[@parkerterrell5578]

My dad disappeared Christmas eve of 93. I was 13. They found his murdered body when the thaw came in march. This is the song I picked for his funeral.

[@juailee]

I’m so sorry 😔

[@cherylali5113]

Very sad.you choose a nice song

[@sheilabookspan9309]

Im so sorry! You are never alone with Jesus. And your father is home. One day again you will be together! 🙏💞

[@merncat3384]

Wow, so sorry man.. beautiful song

[@laisiasanaigulevu8139]

Oh how devastating and heart breaking.. I'm so very sorry.

[@jena8728]

My dad passed away a few days ago...Thank you James Taylor. Your music is healing my broken heart 💔

[@cdelane3335]

60's and 70's where the best time for music. Songs that actually meant something and told stories.

[@roadblock24]

whenever i think of my father, this song immediately channels from the depth's. and i immediately get time traveled back to being a 10 year old, traveling around my midwestern little town going errands. it chokes me up to even finish typing this comment.