James Taylor Has Updated "Fire And Rain"

[@Bensalem5Gang]

My admiration of James Taylor just skyrocketed and I didn't think that it could ever get higher than it was. A great sense of humor just wins me over all the time.

[@timwooten6776]

I agree! Me and my wife are seeing him in a couple months and it’s just not her style of music. I just love music in general, but James Taylor is something special. His humor is what has won my wife over and now she is looking forward to seeing him. Can’t wait!!!

[@carlostrivinos9947]

You got o commercial, for once, ONCE u couldn't let us enjoy ? Who cares about commercials, heck, that is the main reason I stopped watching TV, that ans those ridiculous news

[@DaveRave81]

He has great comic timing!

[@jfq7223]

He plays some chords weird, but I still like him.

[@joelluongo7419]

Yeah, just a great song! Must have been pretty cool.. when he discovered he could expand the verses.. into other aspects of life besides the weather.

[@galorjackson9126]

Stephen has a great voice.And if James Taylor gives you the nod to sing with him you've got it going on.Because this is a classic song forever.

[@billrobbins5874]

great update!

[@dcw841]

You are a true legend, James Taylor.

[@reneerose3702]

David W

[@brunoportodesign]

Should do a digital release

[@KaneLono]

I am lucky to know JT. He is an absolutely amazing person in every aspect you can imagine. Especially kindness, humor and intellect. He is truly a living legend. If you ever get a chance to go see him play live don't miss it.

[@jakemarsing2615]

This is a tremendously well done bit. Taylor plays it so straight.

[@RollingOrmond]

Get him on SNL. Teach them how to deliver lines without fake cracking up to goose the material.

[@Geotubest]

Rolling...that's a great idea. SNL is horrible these days. J T would liven it up.

[@donaldrathjensr9070]

Awesome I could listen all day.

[@rx6277]

After you play a song for 40 years, you always makt it right.... Great guy..

[@DrWhom]

He has a Robin Williams vibe going on there. Mannerisms and delivery.

[@elephantgrass631]

What's cool about James is that Fire and Rain is literally perfect. But he was cool enough to have fun and do a parody of his own stuff. Props to the original JT for not being "that guy" who thinks that his songs are the second coming of Christ.... some of his fans do and that's cool, but he's level headed about it.

[@sandywinfield9406]

He has a great sense of humor. It’s refreshing to see great artists who are also very down to earth.

[@elephantgrass631]

@@sandywinfield9406 I think it's due to the fact that he almost died and so did most of his friends.

[@bernlin2000]

I can't even listen past the intro...this song is biblical!!

[@zeusdarkgod7727]

@@bernlin2000 i understand where you are coming from Chris. When words have the power to save someone's life, those words should never be changed. Not saying i fault anyone for liking this, we are each entitled to our own opinions. 😊

[@Sticks-of-TNT-tf1tn]

I’m a little late to the party here, but this is just too important not to weigh in. I was actually around back then and we were taught there are some things you just don’t do and one of them was, “You Don’t Mess Around With Jim” You Millennials, always lookin’ down at your phones might not know, “When the bad folks all get together at night You know they all call big Jim boss, just because, And they say; You don't tug on superman's cape You don't spit into the wind You don't pull the mask off that old Lone Ranger AND YOU DON’T MESS AROUND WITH JIM So I just don’t want to have to say this again, I am a pool-shootin’ boy My name is Willie McCoy But down home they call me “Slim” You Millennials need to Find out where it's at And it's not hustlin' people strange to you Even if you do got a two-piece, custom-made, pool cue Well...do,do,do, Uptown got its hustlers, Bowery got its bums, 🎵🎶’ kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5W3amOwrNqJZ9U Sticks-of-TNT 🧨🧨 P.S. All in fun My Millennials ... With apologies to the late, great Jim Croce and James Taylor, much love. You STILL rock‼️

[@andreacollins3204]

James Taylor is my childhood idol. Sitting in our caravan by the beach in the east of Ireland on summer days and my parents would blast him and the Eagles and Neil Young. He never fails to make me feel safe and warm and im 35 so I feel like I have him all to myself in this hip hop era. Xxxx

[@PerthTowne]

+andrea collins That's lovely--but not all to yourself. :) JT has an amazing number of fans all over the world who have never stopped appreciating his genius as both a songwriter and performer.

[@rjmari]

+andrea collins Why do people feel the need to compare older artists with hip-hop as if it's inherently worse than anything before the 80's? Can't you just enjoy this and leave your tired superiority issues out of it?

[@billybobdick100]

+andrea collins James Taylor Started out with the Beatles on Apple records 1968 Sweet Baby James

[@andreacollins3204]

Superiority??? Not me. Have jay z, Rae srummond, drake , Beyoncé etc on loop. I just mean I love having been giving the chance to have this knowledge of music in my life to go chill out to. Not many of my friends in Ireland my age know of James Taylor at all.

[@randyrudd5485]

+rjmari because the old stuff IS superior.

[@huchimoferez5571]

You just can never get enough of this man called James Taylor. It just isn't possible.

[@StewChicken42]

His singing is so... true. I can't find another word to describe it. Real, calming, soothing. Amazing James Taylor :)

[@luccadennehy1329]

too funny...the glint on the eye, says it all! have just seen him in concert for the first time @ a winery venue ten minutes from my house in new Zealand. he was great and stayed behind and signed autographs after the concert. thanks for that James....my son will never wash that tee shirt u signed!

[@carterelliottmusic]

Yeah, I’ve seen James Taylor three times. The first time in 2011, I got a picture with him. The next year, he autographed this photograph. Not only is he an incredible musician, he’s a pretty nice guy.

[@frankmtrevino5181]

James Taylor is incredible! My favorite singer/songwriter. His tunes are definitely for the ages!

[@filteredcreativity9409]

this song could continue for an hour and I'd watch it and enjoy it

[@katzparov]

+filteredcreativity I think we could all listen to this song if it went on all day or more.

[@welkominspace]

+filteredcreativity me to, there could really be 75 verses to this song, or at least one for every year since 1970 :P

[@tommyledge8151]

+filteredcreativity We have a chance 2c James Taylor live in July I'm not a hater but Stephen Colbert I just don't like !

[@e2theeyepie]

You're a hater :P

[@knk4ever83]

Why

[@bedeashby6323]

Awesome musician who doesn't take himself too seriously even though he is an icon and a legend.

[@timprescott4634]

Just the most perfect opening chords ever...

[@MostlyBrenda]

I've seen James Taylor and hope he'll never end

[@stephenfeldman8104]

Saw what you did there!

[@alexpaynter5176]

🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 TRUMP 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@camerong3818]

@@alexpaynter5176 🔥🔥🔥Taylor🌧️🌧️🌧️

[@cebrady]

@@alexpaynter5176 Really dude? That's what you need to comment on here?

[@jeffstarrunner1]

I was waiting for them them to sing in harmony. Colbert has a great voice actually.

[@65minimom]

cobert should sing more

[@LottiDotti76]

I was blown away at how good he sounded.

[@craigmonteforte1478]

Ive seen Taylor 3 or 4 times live he was always impressed me with his sense of humour And his ability to adlib to the crowd as well as the obvious of his fine voice and great guitar work

[@AgressiveElevatorMusic]

He strikes me as a genuinely good person.

[@goggletoggle1294]

You can always tell by the distance between the eyes.

[@rokeeffe91]

+Goggle Toggle this is my favorite KZbin comment ever

[@jimchumley6568]

+Goggle Toggle Yeah like Hey Arnold!

[@Ellen-xj6qj]

He is ! He signs like almost everyone's tickets after his concerts and I asked him what time he was gonna go to bed lol

[@maureennolan2784]

Yes.

[@mariloutabanera3831]

A beautiful man who genuinely cares for my country and for our people. Bless you James Taylor. Mabuhay and all the Love from the Philippines!!!

[@saycibon]

I can't stop smiling. I've been in love with James Taylor since 1970 when this song came out and I had just moved to Northern California from New York to live with virtual strangers (cousins). I would sit in my room listening to his soulful voice and tender lyrics days on end. Some 52 years later and he still surprises and moves me. This song is a new classic! And of course, Mr. Colbert is a lovely addition. Thank you, my sweet baby James.

[@paulsimmons5726]

I love the fact that James still has his sense of humor, funny rendition of a great song!

[@fergusof]

Such a cool guy. He as no problem having fun with his signature song. Made me want to hear the original again. Folk on, James!

[@maureennolan2784]

Splendid! What a joy. To have 2 of the best artists doing what they do so well is highly enjoyable! Thank you, James Taylor and Stephen Colbert.

[@RodolfLeclerc]

On the request of my wife, we went to see him about 10 tears ago at the Montreal forum along, to my surprise, 15,000+ other people. Didn't know much about him and could vaguely recognized some of his big hits. Then, for two hours I felt like it was just me, my girlfriend and the 30/40 people immediately around us alone with him and his band. Along with Paul McCartney also at the MTL Forum (1990) this is by far the best musical performance I saw, and I've seen quite a few........

[@tamaraeandrews]

I would like to hear the next 75 verses...

[@mikacookiegaming1294]

Same

[@vtphan2012]

The greatests always know to do just enough for us hungry for more.

[@bandd53]

Tamara A so would I

[@joannacummins2153]

Me too.

[@tamaraeandrews]

I have to keep coming back to this every so often

[@RhinocerosProductions]

The best part is James Taylor is really trying not to laugh

[@act4666]

I enjoy that too!!! Jimmy Fallon is like that with his musical heroes too. I must say I enjoy that Miriam.

[@gringostarr9935]

lol pretty adorable tbh

[@samanthasays3603]

1:28. When he covered his mouth...lol.

[@rickwojciechowski1950]

He forgets his own lines

[@mimzym951]

The fact that his voice is still as wonderful as it was over 40 years ago is unbelievable.

[@dyskover]

What a wonderfully gentle man.

[@marinaj.haskel8619]

I've always been a James Taylor fan. Such a privilege to see him still singing and having fun. Thank you so much for the opportunity, Stephen Colbert.

[@daisyjane1070]

James has a great deadpan delivery :)

[@stevegraham8368]

To make fun of a classic song..just proves what a great sense of humour he has.

[@williamhochenberger5721]

What a Great Singer. What a Great sense of humor. What a Great Man. What a GREAT VOICE.

[@mostguitarswins]

James is being a good sport here 🙂 I've always really loved his music. I've not had the good fortune to meet him, but I owe him a debt of gratitude - his music has gotten me through a lot over the years.

[@thepoozer]

what a sweet man James Taylor is. So cool for him to play along...

[@anitacalloway3032]

Priceless! JT has good comic timing and the bit was hilarious.

[@paulineserafico1425]

J.T... please take good care and may you still live i love you man!!

[@kathleenschinkel8565]

Just when I thought James Taylor could not top himself. wow! "I've seen toast that's multi-grain" BWAHAHA I want to hear the rest of the 75 verses! a humble genius!

[@lindylou1629]

Such a beautiful man is James Taylor

[@lindaliestman4397]

Gol Darn Stephen - you can sing anything! You make me smile. And James Taylor and his music is a treasure that just keeps on giving. Thank you for this!!!

[@MrRandomshiznitz]

man, i wanna hear the last 75-74 verses.

[@jonathanbecker9082]

That was f’in priceless!!!

[@phyfts]

James Taylor is a legendary guitar player

[@rustydavis5350]

And singer.. And Songwriter.. AND Artist!

[@tenkenroo]

Honestly one of the best acoustic players

[@dr.unkass4028]

Right you are. I don't think he gets the respect he deserves as a player. He's a giant on the acoustic.

[@bringmeknitting844]

@@dr.unkass4028 Damn right. His style is so deceptive, you don't think he's doing much. Then you try to play it the same way. It's black magic!

[@skippypasta-sauce3121]

I like how doesn't use a pick to play, just his fingers.

[@kathleendufault7071]

This is great. I love James Taylor and have for over 40 years. Seen him in concert and actually met him as a prize in a radio contest. Very nice, soft spoken sweet man.

[@wildflowerhoneybee4423]

James Taylor....one of my first true loves....Sweet Baby James....xo

[@jlly16]

LOL, such a great sense of humour. James still sounds wonderful.

[@cynthiaolsen9887]

always... A great tune with a catchy yarn is hard to beat.

[@kintore1]

Paula McCartney James cordon

[@cwbrooks5329]

Hahahaha. Who knew James Taylor was a perfect deadpan comedian. Well done.

[@kamuelalee]

Loved it

[@MerrittCluff]

Some musicians, and some tv hosts too, have talents that are just gifts to us. Thank you.

[@metc0721]

This was SO great!! It made me laugh, cry and gave me chills. Thank you!!

[@boathousejoed9005]

"I've seen Seinfeld and Elaine" gold James gold! pretty,pretty....pretty good!

[@DioOmicida]

I think I love when you see people come on the show and they are such good sports about everything and will pretty much do whatever is asked of them.

[@tinawalton7703]

Oh gee, James Taylor is such a great sport, and so funny -- only makes you love him even more.

[@samrose8493]

This is fantastic for those of you who love James Taylor. The new version of "Fire and Rain"

[@michaeld9356]

Opening chord is so amazing... triggers so many memories from my high school days. And a tear or two

[@benkata]

what a great sport.

[@vickiebutcher1161]

Just when I thought I couldn't love J T more than I already did I was proved wrong.

[@MokoOfUarewa]

I only got into james Taylor about a year but I’m so glad I found him. I love this video so much!

[@eugenesong8357]

Hey Colbert's voice is pretty good

[@abc456f]

Eugene Song Yep...he's keeping in tune.

[@leastcoast5606]

Colbert sounds pretty good even if I don't like him.

[@HimalayanHermits]

His voice is more than good!

[@barefooterin2817]

Colbert is a great mucician, singer and dancer

[@barefooterin2817]

@@abc456f he's actually a musician and performer. Before he got into political satire with Jon Stewart

[@colinkelleher1708]

Great comic timing and delivery. He’s good at everything!

[@DrummerDanVa]

How many artists with such a catalog of hit songs would come up with funny lyrics to one of their biggest hits? As great as James is and as long as his career has gone, he still doesn't take himself too seriously. How many of today's singer/songwriters will still be relevant into their late 60's?

[@billparry3591]

Best ever

[@Gr8Layks]

See Billy joel on Colbert

[@questingspirit3828]

OMG, this is one of the most hysterical musical guest spots I've ever seen..... EVER!!! ROFLmswao!!! I've always loved James Taylor and his music; I think I love him even more now. This truly shows off not just his talent but his sense of humour. And Steven Colbert's voice is pretty good, too, LOL If you love and appreciate James Taylor, you will certainly roll when you see this. 10 minutes later and I'm still laughing out loud.

[@MSK-jd5fi]

James Taylor has some world class comic timing there. This was brilliant

[@CoyoteGuru]

Oh, I've seen Sting and Lil' Wayne. I've seen ad campaigns that I thought would never end. I've seen eating Tide pods; I could not comprehend. And I never hope to see Crocs shoes again.

[@jaimealexisedades8871]

Rob Landauer nice one here Rob

[@MyMomo17]

O when you look down upon us Jesus , you gotta help us make a stand. Lord knows that the big Orange clown has turned Democracy upside down.

[@kace2885]

Bye Golly um have you read the Constitution, it is the Dem Socialist Democrats ( Marxist) who have been destroying our rights of free speech and right to defend ourselves; incidentally the U.S. pollution rates are way down this year as well and unemployment is at historic levels. Turn off the Dem owned networks and think for yourself-truth is only a research away.

[@ronaldclark8174]

@@kace2885 that doesn't even rhyme. Sounds more like heavy metal....you know.....noise!

[@blogz]

@@kace2885 This comment section was delightful but you just had to be in here didnt you?

[@PABWECG]

I've only had the pleasure of seeing James live once - at an outside concert in Connecticut, back in the late 80s. My boyfriend at the time was with me, and he was a jazz piano student at the university we went to. At that time he had very little respect for music outside of his beloved jazz, so he didn't really know JT. But when he heard him live, he was blown away. James Taylor is one of the best musicians in American history. A lyricist, and song writer; the way he engages with the music, the band, and the audience; the way he improvises, and the fun and humor he brings to performances. His comfortable guitar playing, the stellar musicians he surrounds himself with; his humility and talent side by side; the singability of his songs, the way he brings an audience together. I'm 53 years old, but I still wanna be James Taylor when I grow up.

[@EKBruhn]

Good songwriters just go on and on. I need to give him more credit for being my mentor and making my career. I had no idea when I did a cover of this song in 1971 how long lasting and influential it would become. JT you are tops. and yes Colbert does a nice job on the verses.

[@donaldoliver5509]

James Carly Ben sally isaac Alex Kate all brilliant ❤️ M V Thanks James you are the reason so many of us love Guitars Brian Wild O’Gorman Chilmark

[@chriswallis9160]

We met James and Carly in 1975 when a friend invited us to dinner and hinted he had some special guests, and we were absolutely struck by how genuine and humble they both were. I was so nervous all I could do was smile and nod. Wish I could go back to those times.

[@nancyprianti2355]

James Taylor is a true American storyteller & then some

[@leoniea138]

James Taylor....my all time favorite....beautiful songs....been a fan since the 70's....when i was a little girl....how we use to sing his songs at home.....wow

[@christopheroliver739]

Bring on the 75 more verses! Still sounding great in 2019, James!

[@chnorwood3365]

What an awesome voice no matter what lyrics he sings. Love this.

[@1p6t1gms]

James Taylor and Jackson Browne are coming to Wrigley Field. That’s a home run.

[@deuggims1516]

1p6t1gms OMG that is awesome! Sure wish I could be there to see that! Enjoy 😁

[@freedomfidler8450]

Always have loved this man and his so ful music.

[@juancpgo]

“I've seen shampoos with conditioner built right in” AHAHAHAHAHHAHAHA

[@bannor99]

Especially funny since back in the 70s Taylor had long thick hair and is now mostly bald

[@maureennolan2784]

lol

[@michaelhill7090]

@@maureennolan2784 by

[@elihylen7259]

For some reason that was the funniest one

[@cebrady]

Epic dude - great call-out

[@randallm7162]

This is the best yet. I'm a major JT fan. And this lifted me up toady.

[@vickiwoolf1462]

Love how JT can build a parody out of Fire & Rain! Love ❤️ it!

[@VacantHaven]

An absolute genius, a gentleman and a downright decent human being. I'm only 30 James but I'll keep adding to this song as long as I can play 🤘

[@haroldgardner9463]

Had no idea James Taylor had that sense of humor! Freaking awesome!

[@martycech5844]

Mr. James Taylor is a music and lyrical Genius. Absolutely Magical Live in concert🥰

[@Auntcyn5]

Something are better with age, James Taylor is one.

[@humblecornellious4251]

amen

[@conchitach1466]

Super Fun😃😃 JT is awesome! The revelation of the minute is Steven's voice!!! He's great!!!

[@CyclesMcHurtz]

That man is one with his guitar and soul

[@lindaroot1752]

I've always loved James Taylor since I saw him in concert. Memphis TN 1971

[@Muhdah1972]

Who brought themselves to thumbing down JT? He's one of the greatest musicians and here he's showing how true creative people do it. 🎶💯🔥😂👏👏👏👏👏

[@timothywimala681]

This is the result of a man who has found closure with the tragedy from his youth. Something we can all learn from; to let go of old pain.

[@StaticAnnouncementEsq]

Meanwhile in Pawnee, Indiana, Ben Wyatt has found a new favorite song.

[@mirjambooden8246]

Much love from me Mirjam from the Netherlands 😍 James Taylor

[@thomasclick9197]

I just love that James has no ego and can spoof his song. Coming from perhaps the most influential songwriter of the 1970's. Pit his top ten songs against any other solo artist of that time and he stands out at the top.

[@herbertvonzinderneuf8547]

Stuff like this is what You Tube was invented for.

[@James-fw5ew]

Tv shows?

[@raghavopal348]

False

[@e.g.israel1458]

Such brilliance. This James Taylor's music makes one's emotions shutter in yet peaceful bliss.

[@jpdemer5]

This could be a Tommy Smothers routine - it's the same understated, off-kilter humor. He even sounds like Tommy!

[@mikedeman5351]

Love you James. Thanks for all the musical pleasure you have given me over . . . well . . . my whole life. Thanks, James.

[@MiltonJenkins]

Steve C could have died the next day and felt complete. Hear the crowd react to the opening riff. Teared up. And how classy is JT?

[@bwindels]

Love it. Great interplay and funny lyrics exposing many things new since 1970.

[@lilyfields5869]

James ... What a cool guy so funny great sense of humour

[@CamanoRick]

So much love for this guy. His music has comforted and inspired many more than me over so many years. An absolute American treasure.

[@FloridaManRacer]

James Taylor could sing about bowel movements for 4 verses and make the world cry lol.

[@keithwigley1256]

John Douglas Racing Video Agree..I have tried it and failed ..only James could make my song work? . SEE...Croaktime blues aĺbert croak on youtube and kathys song cover Albert Croak on youtube and Childrens home Albert Croak. . Shake my tree ALbert CRoak and other videos?

[@RobertSeviour1]

Actually verse 45 is about 45's bowel movements.

[@carriearnold6278]

I love this so much! I hope it’s never removed from KZbin, because every couple of months, I just have to come back and watch it again.

[@lostchild2003]

That was awesome bit. Late night for adults.

[@jonathanmiller2607]

James Taylor is my favorite artist of all time . I've met tons of celebs but meeting JT was the highlight he signed my guitar which is on display in my home

[@jenniferellifritz5144]

What is your life like, you 47 sad, lost souls who gave this a thumbs-down?

[@corykent7]

Jennifer Ellifritz : don’t mind them. They’re just mad because Stephen finally did a bit that WASN’T about politics.

[@davidtrindle6473]

Russian Bots

[@TheHunter12345]

Now its 427 :( The song was great though!

[@michaelelliott1212]

500 thumbs down? Really? They're probably mad because they failed to parody it first.

[@SpinSpin2020]

ikr?

[@bonniesenftner4071]

Brilliant. Who would have thought James would be such a great straight man, and Stephen's voice is actually quite good. This was delightful and I could have kept listening for the many more! Don't want to give that part away, haha.

[@DJ-wr5jn]

That was beautiful and funny...."I've seen Seinfeld and Elaine....".....all the things since fire and rain

[@oldestnerd]

That was great fun. James Taylor was just on the August 4, 2022 show and was still amazing. He seems like a really nice person.