James Taylor / Joni Mitchell - All I Want (TheBarn, Sep 22, 2019)

[@erichbrough6097]

Take nothing away from the propulsive, genius guitar playing, but dear God, the sweet unerring magic of Joni Mitchell is so needed right now! 🙏💗

[@nohaylamujer]

It is indeed!

[@Enr227]

And then she took herself off Spotify 😡

[@robertdouglas8895]

Is there also magic in her trying to cancel Joe Rogan's ideas? When that happened with the Vietnam War we spoke out in the streets. I always liked Joni's music but she's wrapped up in fear now.

[@bndeyo]

@@Enr227 artists can't be expected to associate with a platform that allows different points of view.

[@joelkurtz8691]

@@robertdouglas8895 Joni has no fear! She believes in the truth, unlike Rogan!! You have the problem!

[@andreamiller6200]

No words can describe the gift that this is. I am 65 now, don't think I have heard this in 30 years, it was all I ever listened to 20 years before that and this has bent time and brought it all back - but in a way that just rounds everything out and leaves only the sublime feelings of relish and soaring joy. Impossible to even imagine at age 15, then age 35, that there would be a channel opened shooting me straight back to then, that brings James back to Joni to share with all who loved each and both of them, to listen again, and revel again, with the sagacity of age. It makes me feel complete. Thank you with all my heart.

[@ppumpkin3282]

Kami Maltz gives a wonderful rendition of this song in dulcimer and voice. Usually I don't like covers but its wonderful to know that young people are still interested in Joni kzbin.info/www/bejne/ql7bnWdqq6uanKc&ab_channel=JoshTurnerGuitar

[@michaelfoxbrass]

Same for me, Andrea. But hearing this also feels like a brand new experience - maybe that’s the miracle of Joni’s music. Knowing James’s history with Joni, the music of our youth, and his long personal and artistic journey since makes me smile and wonder with awe. Grateful how he’s been a constant presence in my life. The renewed interest in Joni’s music is exciting - and hearing artists like Brandi Carlisle, Billie Eilish and others taking up her songs gives me hope for the future of music and humankind.

[@sigsin1]

I’m 63. Blue was my favorite album for so long, I wore it out. I love this so much. I cried through the whole thing.

[@bernlin2000]

Good lord, what an extraordinary time for music, the early 1970s. Just an absolute embarrassment of riches in the acoustic world, we need more of these sounds today.

[@AlanStransman]

If Joni had only written this one song, she'd be an icon....

[@ThePhiloaussie08]

I just this love this clip and Joni Mitchell singing in the background. Thanks for sharing James Taylor.

[@andrewstubbs822]

James Taylor is a stunning, picking guitar player.

[@blanebiondolillo4930]

truly two fine artest , both in there own right of course , I have been listening to these two for the last 35 years and just love there music .

[@nllleonard]

That was wonderful, James Taylor! A tear of joy...remembering and celebrating this song with you and for Joni, too!

[@billmitchell3329]

I mean, listening to James Taylor and Joni Mitchell performing together is matchless. Remarkable!

[@carolyncolinhogarth8732]

Thank you James

[@azcharlie2009]

I never get tired of listening to Joni. She has voice like no other.

[@neilmusgrove4668]

As well as being one of my favourite singers and song writers James can really play! I have been a fan of both James and Joni since I was a teenager and Im nearly 70 now! Thanks for all the years James.

[@lynneforbes4420]

Me too- 70 going on 17 when I fell in love with Joni and James. It’s been a life- long love affair.

[@rubytran202]

I bought my first Joni Mitchell album when I was 15 (I"m a dude). My mom says, "wow, you went from Judas Priest to Joni Mitchell pretty quickly. Your dad was worried about you." LOL. I love Joni (and I still listen (occasionally) to early Judas Priest (sorry dad).

[@stevebrennan1309]

Always loved this part. Used to play along and be jealous as only a 20 year old can be. Thank you Joni and James...

[@daw9276]

I love that you take the time to share the knowledge, of what have become classic songs, thanks James

[@maloy1021]

Gosh! How I missed this kind of God-given talent. Without EFX overload & without auto-tune. Just pure music & pure vocals. Love James & Joni. Thank you for your music! :)

[@ronaldharding3927]

From a time when talent was found in fingers on fret boards and vocal chords unfettered by the love of making pure music. Thanks for the memories of notes pure and in the crannies of my mind.

[@alanscopp1114]

I ❤ James. I ❤ Joni. What a treat this is!

[@marmotsongs]

The one I’ve always really wanted to see is James’ work on Joni’s California. JT is iconic on that with his syncopated bassline, and hammer-on pull-off riffs. Plus the instrumentation leaves enough space to clearly separate his part.

[@dmlevitt]

so incredible to see and hear. thank you James for a lifetime of inspiration and joy. love and respect to you. cheers.

[@aritrydas4145]

James Taylor you legend you!

[@Leivinha8]

This is one of the finest videos I have ever seen. Joni's signature album, and James was there... And now, passing the torch to Brandi. True greatness, all around. Thanks, JT!

[@myguitardetective5961]

...I'm sure she watched this and thought, "well that's beyond my pay-grade!"....She's a wonderful vocalist; but her fingerstyle guitar chops are elementary (There are quite a few videos, here on KZbin, of her playing fingerstyle...). This is even more rococo than James has demonstrated at his most elaborate on his own songs! It's amazing how sympathetic his guitar playing is to the single notes and dynamics of a very simple dulcimer part by Joni...all of the minute rhythm changes are there and he alternates chords w/ bass notes and some counterpoint lines. James has always demonstrated a very original and singular voice as a guitar player. I'm going to be studying this one...incredible stuff....

[@laurabealmear9293]

I totally agree, makes you wish you’d been born with either gift!

[@mysteriousnotsoseriousdeb]

Still one of my favorite albums!

[@RobertSmith-f3v]

Just beautiful.

[@maryellenzander2203]

Love love!👏

[@sblack48]

My god what a voice

[@teresacacciapaglia3830]

Perfection

[@markthompson4804]

James your playing on Joni’s songs was magic! You are one great guitarist and singer An American treasure!

[@juleedardeau]

My life's first 2 favorite albums remain so today- One Man Dog, and For the Roses. Thank you James & Joni.

[@darenyt]

One Man Dog and For the Roses... yes, Julie, soul friend agreement, wow. ~peace

[@c.brownell8618]

Brilliant guitar playing .. following Joni Mitchell's beautiful voice so accurately and brilliantly. Thank you James Taylor and Joni Mitchell for so many years of heartwarming sounds.

[@laverite1050]

Amazing to growing up hearing their music. What an impact.

[@MitchMeyersonMusic]

Brilliant guitar part. It is one of my favorite albums of all time and I never knew James played this guitar part!

[@brendantannam499]

He's such a class act. Joni too.

[@davidburch4165]

My gosh, how many wonderful memories that song brings back! Thank you, Mr. Taylor!

[@denisehedden5108]

🥀Beautiful Song I love it 🥀☝️

[@charlybirdful]

Wonderful. Simply wonderful.

[@jimrebr]

Beautiful, of course I love this 1st track off of Joni’s Blue, been listening most of my life. Thank you James.❤️

[@dennisonline9680]

Excellent!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 💖💖💖💖💖💖👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@musikgoroofficial8042]

Still the James i want to watch🥰

[@giuseppemicucci5520]

Formidabile James👏👍

[@Celtokee]

This hurts. So beautiful it hurts. What wizardry. You brought out the best in each other. Perhaps the most underappreciated collaboration. Ever.

[@davidjohnston710]

Just nifty, James! It’s beautiful to see the musical genius at work in studio, providing some background flavor! Kudos to Joni, as well. We cannot forget.

[@ubroberts5541]

Nifty? I thought I was old! 😂

[@pattyayers]

Forget what?

[@Patricia.resells]

I love this! Wished there was also a track that nearly mutes the album cut and lets us hear the guitar front and center. There's so much going on with James's part. Love watching his hands.❤️

[@PocoPortillo]

Beautiful!

[@anniejeans3951]

oh how much i loved you and i still do. thank you for sharing this beautiful video!

[@Caperhere]

Nailed it. Thanks, Joni, James, Brandi, and everyone.

[@stubaker2574]

Ive been a fan since day one and Ive never heard James hit a sour note..just incredible picker..only one Joni and James

[@mikeweber5362]

Breathtakingly gorgeous

[@DanijelMaodus]

I was always admiring the guitarwork on this masterpiece album.

[@bsur5775]

James, you taught so many of us how to play guitar, making life so much better. I have played your songs for years. You're the best man.

[@frandanco6289]

I have always loved the guitar accompaniment on this song!!! Just Beautiful when done for the record!!!!

[@chrisl7769]

Just fantastic!

[@Foster444]

Splendid! Thank you!

[@sjmullen6691]

Thanks James! That was beautiful. Such a great song.

[@patriciabarros9044]

mesmerizing!

[@cindyharris6917]

Perfect!

[@meloneeallen444]

I never knew this! How very kewl! What an amazing sound coming out of stringed instruments, and that album "Blue," I first discovered my first year college, in 1983, and I listened to it over and over, and I still have every word memorized. Joni Mitchell was so creative and so deeply poetic, and her voice is amazing, such range and clarity. There is no one, in my most humble opinion, that comes close to her deeply rich genius. Not then, not now. And I am so happy she had a friend like you, who brave enough, and man enough, to, instead of a "you threaten me," response, which I'm sure others must have felt that, in awe of her talent, you decided to have a positive, and encouraging response, and that is why you da man man, Mr. Taylor. And you are also supremely talented, and your genius, is still marching on, and so alive as we speak! "Never DIe Young!" God bless you all and thank you for the outstanding work you do, and have done!

[@jennifersmall4027]

You do know they were lovers at one time....before Carly Simon.

[@dhreiss]

I feel stupid that I didn't know that JT contributed to that masterpiece - "Blue".

[@susanl8509]

@@dhreiss it doesn't have the "JT" feel

[@gustavoborchert]

Thanks, James Taylor!

[@adammarshall978]

this is absolute gold

[@arwenhardy1995]

Lovely. Perfect guitar, as usual. James Taylor is a gem.💙

[@normadenys8089]

Beautiful

[@studio1954thereflections]

So love these behind the scenes acoustic candy then Joni the rich chocolate icing so many young female singers today try to copy ...nope ..they don't even come close to that voice 🇨🇦❤️🇨🇦

[@veiback]

truly the Original version， love this ，thank you Mr.Taylor

[@amy83079]

Thank you James 🙏 😊

[@janellhoffman7640]

Wow! Amazing and thrilling. Brought so much more richness to an amazing song.

[@Fuphyter]

Mr James Taylor. I don't know if you read comments, I hope you do. I was born in 1957. When I was in 8th grade, my english teacher played your album "Sweet Baby James". Your music spoke to my heart. I've been a fan since. I've seen you 5 times live. The first was after "JT" came out at Nassau Colliseum on Long Island. The Section was touring with you, phenominal musicians. I saw you at Jones Beach as well. I sang with bands and acoustic gigs in my 20s and 30s. I play piano too, but not publically. When I was pregnant with my first child, I would rock in a chair singing "Sweet Baby James". I sang it to him until he said he didn't want me to anymore. I sang it to his 2 younger siblings. I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for all of the songs you wrote and sing. 💜

[@carolynnunes3922]

I love this! Thank you, James! God bless you! See you around, onWord, onward and upward bound! Hallelujah!

[@wadefite]

Classic album from Joni.

[@Mac00005]

Simply amazing. This brightened my soul on this cold dreary Ohio day.

[@laura.sefchik]

JT, Thank you for your guitar part now and then. Speaking to Uncut magazine in a 2018 interview, James Taylor denied the song was written about him. He said: "I don't think that song was written about me. Joni already had that song when we met. I did back her up on guitar when she recorded it. I thought it was a beautiful song... I wished it was about me!"

[@tinsboysantamaria7666]

Your my really idol Mr James...

[@katetaylor]

Dang that sure sounds sweet. What a special gift to be able to indulge so much more closely in James' parts here, and to hear him playing along with Joni. There is nothing better. Thank you Brandi Carlisle for being the catalyst for this video. xoxo

[@Cindy-qu3gc]

Sister Kate? ❤️🥰

[@marybrewer2203]

God bless you and keep you, James, the beloved provider of much of the soundtrack of my life, and one of the reasons I keep singing. Much love and best wishes to you and yours. This intoxicating bit from you and Joni Mitchell brightened my afternoon. Thanks.

[@Cindy-qu3gc]

Wow! Perfect for sure. A joyful song, I think! Joy in its purest form? And the guitar part just sings! I wanna be strong I wanna laugh along I wanna belong to the living Alive, alive, I want to get up and jive I want to wreck my stockings in some jukebox dive

[@visionandvoice]

Thank you for sharing this. What a wonderful way to stay connected with fans and followers.

[@blissfulbaboon]

This will always be the timeless gem it is.

[@angelnanc8]

Blows my ever-lovin' mind, every time...not how talented you are...but how outdo your talented self every time!...every time...

[@dannyestep9148]

Wonderful! A great song

[@TyStephens]

It is not hard to be reminded of how much I love JT!!

[@Willardribeiro]

Thank you James!

[@carolbozek1625]

Thank you both for sharing you very special gifts of music with us. God continue to bless you 🙏🏽❤️🥰🎶

[@dianehillier2336]

Fits like a puzzle! Lovely bass and harmonies. Really lovely!

[@LukeMaynard]

This is such a gorgeous guitar part, now as it was then. The passage of 50 years (!!!) has not been kind to many arrangement and production styles in popular music, but this is as timeless and perfect now as it was the day it was recorded. It's incredibly generous of James to re-record the original part, basically note for note, to pass it on to someone else as a kindness. I love everything about this. It's a great reflection on James's giving spirit as a musician-and a reminder that he's quietly remained one of the best guitarists of the last century, with no ego and not much fanfare (except for the "Fanfare" track on One Man Dog). I don't imagine James has the time to read his own comment threads, but of course I would say thank you for posting this incredible reconstruction of your part: I'm sure there are a lot of guitarists watching with special interest. For anyone else who's trying to learn a bit of this sublime fingerstyle, I recorded my best attempt at James's classic "Something In The Way She Moves" (key of A, capo 3, though I play it at capo 4 for a little extra sparkle) and I'm happy to share it below, in thanks and tribute to the guitarist who's probably had the biggest influence on my acoustic sound for more than 25 years. Thank you, James, for sharing your gift with us all. kzbin.info/www/bejne/q16waIyEeb2ZqNU

[@tombrown8829]

Thank you for the gift of music from an old fan of you both. ❤

[@laurabealmear9293]

I just closed my eyes, listened to the words, Joni’s voice then listened again to voice and guitar! James, Thank you ❤️

[@cagliariopenchoir9462]

Grazie James per aver condiviso con noi questo video

[@attybong]

continue the nice work james .. God bless

[@pamagee2011]

Love it when he hits the big strings

[@matzabean]

I’m cackling with glee at this! So delightful to hear how James’s choices, particularly in the bass line, affect the rhythm and especially the tonality of Joni’s strummed dulcimer chords. So effin’ delightful!

[@lilredscout]

SweetBaby, this is so quality. thank you.

[@tuskedbeast]

Perfect sympathetic blend of your style and hers, especially the percussive ending.

[@acousticguitarcanada]

Wonderful...

[@marcintime]

Just brilliant. Thank you so much for sharing, James.

[@jeffbilby9415]

Yes-miss this in music so much, actual singing and guitar playing, I guess it had it's time(we're all growing older) but we will always look back fondly how the originators worked their magic...

[@elleohai]

the combo of jt guitar and joni's voice is world peace in a moment of time

[@marianfrances4959]

Thank you, James. My life has been enriched beyond words by both you and Joni. 👍😎🇨🇦💜🌞

[@lukeburns8929]

WE just love you JAMES T

[@TDC10000]

Just such a brilliant video, thank you!!

[@DarcyRusDevorahWallenLCSW]

G-d bless you, James! Many more healthy and happy years of musical inspiration 🙌🏻

[@oldbladderhorn]

that was just the perfect backing