James Taylor - Secret O' Life (Blossom Music Festival, Jul 18, 1979)

James Taylor is no stranger to the Blossom Music Center in Cuyahoga Falls, OH.
As of 2023, James has performed at Blossom more than any other featured performer: 26 times in the past five decades.
In 1979, James was celebrating the release of his most recent studio album, “Flag”, with an extensive U.S. concert tour that included the Blossom Music Festival. The concert was taped for release by Warner Bros, produced by Peter Asher and Stanley Dorman. This was James’ first ever commercial video release.
James Taylor - Vocals, Guitar
Waddy Wachtel - Guitar
Don Grolnick - Keyboards
Danny Kortchmar - Guitar
David Sanborn - Saxophone
Leland Sklar - Bass
Russ Kunkel - Drums
Arnold McCuller - Background Vocals
David Lasley - Background Vocals
LYRICS
Secret O' Life by James Taylor
I wanna sing a song that I never sang
Before an audience before
The secret of life is enjoying the passage of time
Any fool can do it
There ain't nothing to it
Nobody knows how we got to the top of the hill
But since we're on our way down
We might as well enjoy the ride
The secret of love is in opening up your heart
It's okay to feel afraid
But don't let that stand in your way
'Cause anyone knows that love is the only road
And since we're only here for a while
We might as well show some style
Give us a smile
Isn't it a lovely ride?
Sliding down, gliding down
Try not to try too hard
It's a lovely ride
Isn't it a lovely ride?
Sliding down, I'll be gliding down
Try not to try too hard
It's just a lovely ride
Now the secret of life is enjoying the passage of time
Any fool can do it
Ain't nothing to it
Nobody knows how we got to the top of the hill
But since we're on our way down
We might as well enjoy the ride
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[@curtiswood9360]

One of the most beautiful songs ever! Simply wonderful.

[@davidjohnston710]

Truth! This song opens up many spiritual questions that humanity needs to get some answers to, in order to optimize our experience. Pretty sure this grew out of the disenchantments experienced in the late 60’s and early 70’s, then came the “healing movement” in the late 70’s - and we are still in that secretly. Much needs to be brought to the fore, and those questions answered again. Thanks, James, for the reminder!

[@richieammons6602]

Supreme

[@salvadorsepulveda6415]

Good morning James Taylor ❤️ 😊 🙏

[@diddlebob44]

💕😙 Wishing Today IS Your Best Day Ever, James! 😙💕

[@aristotlenicolas7888]

Thanks Beautiful Wonderful Very nice I love It

[@saxMD2008]

This is probably my favorite song in the world. Thank you soooo very much. ❤

[@vickiwoolf1462]

Secrets of Life he, JT, shares Year after year.

[@williamh.schmidtjr.7614]

Gorgeous song in its simplicity. It cuts directly to the point of living and loving - opening up your heart and enjoying the passage of time. I listened to you in 1979 and I still listen to you today. A long and beautiful journey. Thank you so very much James.

[@lindapietrasz8070]

Tomorrow isn't promised so enjoy the "here and now." Have been to most all of his concerts when he comes to town. First I saw him in Pittsburgh in 1971 with Carole King and Jo Mama. I was that teenager in love with him. Later that same year my parents moved us to Ohio and I have been to countless venues enjoying his performances. Never disappointed.

[@sparrowhawkpatti]

Love you my Friend, stay safe...❤

[@AlanNeary-s6g]

Man is a legend need more singers. Like him and Bob .marley

[@richardlynch5632]

😎✌👍❤🖖 Love Brother

[@dawggolfer5380]

What a lineup of musicians... James Taylor - Vocals, Guitar Waddy Wachtel - Guitar Don Grolnick - Keyboards Danny Kortchmar - Guitar David Sanborn - Saxophone Leland Sklar - Bass Russ Kunkel - Drums Arnold McCuller - Background Vocals David Lasley - Background Vocals

[@spharion1941]

Wonderful!

[@belindareeves1769]

Love this song 🎵❤ I Love James Taylor ❤

[@lla788]

Beautiful ❤🐾

[@pamgoodloe-finney]

❤ Thank you James Taylor for every song you write. And every song you sing! Like this one. I love it.❤

[@NorCalPhil]

The legend Lee Sklar on bass. Hell, the whole band is full of legends. Waddy, Kootch, Russ Kunkel, and arnold and David (rip) on vocals

[@jugodejazz]

And the great Don Grolnick 🙏 RIP

[@metoo9360]

Love this song. I just might have to go see him again.

[@DianeLee999]

Don’t wait!

[@mdinnerstein231]

I graduated from high school in 1979 and nominated this song to be class song. It lost to Neil Young's "Forever Young." 😢

[@pierheadjump]

⚓️ JAMES!!! 😎 Thanks 🎸

[@josecassiovaleriodejesusca3492]

Como é bom voltar ao passado,magnífica suas canções

[@frankorusso]

Brano armonioso e suadente come pochi!! 👏👏👏🙏🖖

[@jasper_north]

Learned that soft brushing technique from you… thanks James.

[@dqdave]

Nobody knows how we got to the top of the hill. But since we're on our way down, we might as well enjoy the ride…..

[@vickiwoolf1462]

Top of the Hill JT climbs his popularity with fans.

[@AdamSandaver]

What a gem

[@dianaisobel6468]

❤

[@mr1pearl]

Your timing is impeccable 🙏

[@taehyunaa]

Maravilhosa música 👏

[@SoItGoesCAL34]

Beautiful. Thanks for sharing this performance with us.

[@lenitapinheiro386]

👏👏👏👏👏♥️♥️🙏

[@mostguitarswins]

👏👏👏👏

[@GREGGSOHO]

Such good music......

[@cherylpedinoff2772]

Thank you posting this one of my favorites ❤

[@felicidadcorcino8245]

Thanking God fior your music... JT forever!

[@zitalima3140]

🎶❤️🎶

[@jacobfinder7476]

Time isn’t really real 🙏🙏

[@1asset]

funny -- i've been a fan for half a century but this is the first time i noticed him looking like an axe murderer (only at the beginning of the video). quite the contrast to the topic and treatment

[@lindapietrasz8070]

The effects of his heroin use.

[@jeffkaufman9875]

@1 …Signifying the stark-duality of Humanity and its existential predicament with itself, the world, and its Creator…

[@onefoot7]

Hahahhahahahahahahaaaaaa