James Taylor - Steamroller Blues (BBC In Concert, 11/16/1970)

[@angel1329us]

He is so freakin' handsome and charismatic here, I believe I swooned.

[@bobscott4909]

In his early 20s, James Taylor is a better guitar player than me if I was in my mid 500s!!! Wow!!! Thanks James for sharing your joyous gift!!!

[@quarter_moon_and_a_guitar]

at least you made it to 500

[@jerryhoward8133]

This man is an amazing musician with one of the best voices in the business. He has battled so many personal demons and challenges that would take most mortals out, that being said he is an iconic legend.

[@quarter_moon_and_a_guitar]

I honestly don't think he would consider them demons, though they later may have grown into them. They were as part of his makeup and creative process as another person's coffee and cigarettes. Hard for the layman to accept, I realize

[@John-mg7fb]

No auto tune. No computer sounds. No timing software. Just a man and a guitar. Real raw absolute talent. James Taylor is one of the all time greats.

[@CoCotheTurtle]

Well, he does cheat with that capo...

[@Ceeby]

Absoultey! 🎶🎶

[@jasonsnusberry3654]

@@CoCotheTurtle If a capo is cheating then I guess most guit-artists are cheaters

[@andrewgibson1991]

You said it

[@sleepyjean4275]

Thank goodness we have you tube otherwise, my record got warped in the sun.

[@pearldrummer4077]

There's a reason why the greats are the greats. Superb.

[@kelliv2995]

So cute to see him so young & innocent. Who knew he was also a comedic genius?

[@davanmani556]

Mitch Hedberg was influenced by him?

[@patricknagel4892]

I saw James Taylor in November 1970 at the Berkeley Community Theater. He wore the same sweater, sat down and turned the theater into his living room! This concert takes me right back there again!!!

[@pg-mtl8815]

Saw him sing this live tonight. It was amazing.

[@annieclisch]

I am jealous ! Loved him forever - I am 59 !!!!

[@michaelhatch1994]

As a fan I have to say thankyou to the BBC for an amazing set of recordings from 50 years ago.

[@angelwheaton1100]

Dang I just can't like or love it or comment enough then this October of 2023 oh mr. JC I'm loving you more than ever all these years

[@myguitardetective5961]

This is, by FAR, the best looking AND best sounding version of this BBC video...EVER....Thank you James!

[@frankpaturzo2352]

I saw him play at the Capital Theater in Port Chester NY in May of 1970. He was alone, sitting on a metal folding chair. Dungarees, sandals and a green pocket tee shirt. He was incredible and a much better guitar player than I expected.

[@andreamiller6200]

Woah! Loving this live - finest voice and humor, 50 years erased in one song, And - that sweater!

[@cecilphillip9071]

I almost came

[@annieclisch]

ain't it grande ! Better than sugar baby ....

[@annieclisch]

@@cecilphillip9071 no respect for music, with your comment,,,,

[@annieclisch]

@@jojodaddyo6198 I don't know, however, I'd beleive Joni Mitchell knitted.

[@quarter_moon_and_a_guitar]

@@annieclisch Is that true? That's actually a line in her song All I Want

[@markl1473]

A churning urn of burning funk.

[@mariannetracy4248]

Yeah, like who could make this stuff up??? Choinin oin of boinin fuuunk.

[@dianacrow7509]

I would sing this when awakening my daughter, in her childhood. Always, always loved this tune... Thank you, dear Mr. Taylor!

[@karenreardon5398]

So freakin great!! Love you forever James!

[@elizabethgordon9785]

My favourite album, Sweet Baby James, 50 years after I first bought it. Thank you, James

[@jbutler2523]

Best childhood memory. Thank you Baby James.

[@k.doctor1014]

Thank you James. I love your song and guitar. I love your sense of humor☺

[@jaydub5515]

One of the best JT songs. Can't believe he was so young when he wrote it.

[@ceciliarauth6113]

Hilarious!🤣🤣🤣 He doesn't take himself too seriously. 👍😊 One of my favorite James Taylor songs!👍🥰👏👏👏

[@margaretbrown9622]

Excellent James

[@steveenlow3689]

I think it's the first time I heard a full Acoustic version. Fantastic 👏👏👍

[@jamesrohrlack4294]

Sweet Baby James. Kicking it out !!! That's our type of music. Brings back great memories of great times Thank you

[@TheCocoonline]

Please explain to me why I adore him, his songwriting, and playing so much. It's been over three decades and I still adore his voice and style.

[@annieclisch]

I wore out cd's; flag, many others and this past mothers day one of my sons brought me untitiled album but starts with Something in the way she moves on vinyl - I cried.I know all the songs by heart. God love you, I am not the only one who still loves him !

[@HowDoYouVideos]

Why did it take me until 2022 to hear this.. wow 😳 i love it

[@lindaguenette1051]

I just love the blues!!

[@williamm.3981]

I saw James in concert about 3 months after this video . It’s as if my memory is playing out when I watch this! I’ve seen him a total of 6 times, he’s the best singer, songwriter, musician there ever was!!!! Thank You 🙏 James!!!!🎸🎼✌🏼❤️✌🏼❤️😀

[@pocopico7409]

Did he have the golden voice, or what? Just a natural singer and musician.

[@Andreas_J-Vintagemusic]

I like how he is friendly when associating and describing others, while still pass jokes for them. That is an art that should be taught today.

[@professortaylor3167]

Pick it James!! Gotta love "churning urn of burning funk" Keep 'em coming.

[@patriciabedding349]

Love it all..the man, the voice, the guitar playing, the dry wit 🌟

[@SmogandBlack]

A super fine musician, no doubt... 👏😊

[@johnreed8872]

I have always wondered about the origins of this most excellent tune!! I had an old monster Norton motor cycle and nicknamed it the ' Heafty Hunk of Steamin Junk ' ! Thanks James!!! Love ya! Blue Skies!

[@ernesthill4017]

The motorcycle of my youthful dreams ❤

[@leebeaven9382]

Man alive...mm,mm,mm I’ve seen you perform this live twice in my life and both performances were amazing however THIS performance is nuanced and adorable and filled with “you-ness” (new word). Thanks for sharing you.

[@noahrobertsonmusic]

I love this Mr Taylor! You’re the coolest of them all! 🎶

[@michaeltoebe3987]

That voice.. When I first heard this song, um, decades ago, I knew it was special. Catchy.

[@rodneyhickman598]

Mr Taylor I was four years old when this took place, but I have been a life time fan of yours.

[@mikewood8561]

I think this is perfect. His story going into it is awesome. I love how he turns it into a funny thing. It takes the pressure off him messing up the guitar part a little bit. It's perfect showmanship. He was so ahead of everyone else on the guitar I believe. He could write a song lyrics and music in 10 to 15 minutes. Yes it wasn't refined and perfect but he had the basis of a perfect song in 15 minutes. Then him and his musician friends could critique it and perfect it. Within 2 hours, there's a song. A master at his craft. He must of ate, slept. And breathed a guitar

[@MarcSt-Jean]

First you say "I think this is perfect", then you say "it wasn't refined and perfect". So, basically, you contradicted yourself.

[@bluebutterflywellness2273]

Can I L😍VE this man anymore?!? One of my favorite jams!! ❤❤❤

[@salliepine1210]

Seen him a zillion times over the last 45 years or so…this has always been been my fave (don’t ask me about the next one) thanks for posting

[@richardyoung7415]

MISTER TAYLOR GETTING ON DOWN WITH THE BLUES, OOO YEAH. PEACE TO YOU ALL MY FRIEND'S.✌️😎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@shawnhuber965]

Lovin'this video! ❤️☮️ My daddy used to sing me James Taylor when I was little and always loved his music 🎶🎶. Got me hooked.

[@FabioMateraV]

I've always loved this song... simple, full of energy and rhythm. Thank you James

[@xyz-yb2js]

Thank god this is recorded...

[@rickbogaert4586]

Love the creative nature if this song, the wit and humor of James Taylor fused with a legit blues tune, and made perfect by his imitations , his limitations and his humility , while still trying to be the funky one. I sing this song all the time , as well as that blues that grows in the backyard of my soul.

[@michaeldurante5116]

wow that is amazing, great version of a great song. Nice James!

[@trinahumbleskipper1510]

Happy Friday to you. Listening to steamroller by jamestaylor

[@dunaugust6423]

I wasnt been to 1st grade school that year `70, when it came a hit.. only when i reach High school that i loved this song at 1978. what a great he was then..

[@leiasmith3305]

Oh, brings back so, so many memories! Thank you.

[@angelwheaton1100]

No wait a minute this one this one is my absolute favorite

[@stujeal]

wow, I was 16 when I first came across this, still amazing, Best Stu x

[@CanCanHikes]

My favorite. Thank you ❤

[@equilibriopaisep2779]

Awesome James!!!! Grettings from Costa Rica Pura vida with this real music

[@moneywelder]

I have been able to enjoy this song my entire life ! 2021 and I'm still listening

[@jane-mariegifford1156]

OHHH James.. you are my youth!

[@susannelson7216]

Yes I remember this always liked it !! Love to hear your music !!! Sweet baby Jane !! ??

[@jacksonhstudios4421]

Love this! Thank you Mr. Taylor!

[@TheDivayenta]

I remember playing this album to death when it came out . Stole my little teen-aged heart.

[@salvadorsepulveda6415]

Always a pleasure to hear you sing and play !!

[@0HARE]

Thanks, James. I really enjoyed this. If it’s possible to be both delightful and funky at the same time, well, this was it. Cheers

[@thekerrywoman]

James you're keeping me sane during Covid 19🙏👍

[@MrButch629]

Wow..timeless song by one of the greatest..so unique voice good looks and a monster in playing the guitar..james taylor..😊❤🇵🇭

[@martindoppelbauer7738]

Pure genius. I like this so very much!

[@CarlEhrlich-wf5km]

No doubt. Raw and powerful!

[@OverLordOfGummyBears]

Watching this for a class but I’m not gonna hide it…..this man fineeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

[@richardcasper2209]

Love/Hate how he plays w it and then at the end shows you just how much he could go in if he wanted to. Unreal.

[@mircovannucchi6600]

Great James, voice and guitar for a Great song ! Elvis loved It ! MV

[@williammuller1268]

Elvis had a smokin' performance of it, too. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqekpouGac18pdE

[@lisag9601]

Wow! You were so ahead of your time. Thank-you.

[@robertcronin6603]

Freakin' amazing...great sense of humor.

[@flgirl9128]

I love JT music! I've seen him 3 times over the years. I would love to see him again. Please come to Florida on day soon JT.

[@ФрэнкАндервуд-е6г]

Very well. Every day I listen to this song

[@joevokey1340]

Some peeps just born to entertain, thank goodness!

[@Anita-Knoll]

Legendary Music from a Talented Soul! ❤

[@danieljgallup]

This concert is amazing. Love that you keep posting videos from it!

[@sunflowerz54]

Parents hated it it has cuss words. I love James many moon I saw him in Phx in person for my 55th birthday. I couldnt get an autograph because I could not stand up that long. He signed autograph his WHOLE break. No one else like him !!!!

[@donnaj.1634]

My parents claimed they couldn’t understand what they were saying in rock and roll.. Wow what they missed out on. Bless their hearts. ❤️

[@richardyoung7415]

@@donnaj.1634 My grandkids think the same when I get going to these little ditty,s by MR TAYLOR, I,m teaching them about all the great music we had through the 60, 70, and JT is a massive part of my life,s music,ly , so my friend just remember we,v all been there. PEACE BE WITH YOU MY FRIEND.✌️✌️✌️😎😎😎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦

[@klb3293]

Great acoustic playing

[@mickrose9633]

Outstanding, blued out on the big island living da dream.. Aloha

[@FriendM2010]

Awesome video. I have the album where his version of steam roller blues has a line that includes … a Chicken that’s Chock’in, on some MF* ing blues 😂🤣🥳 👍👍👍 JT is piece of the Fabric of my Life.. Cheers from SoCal. Matthew 63yo and going strong. 🤘

[@cathymyers7831]

This is sexy. Cannot believe I never saw it before. I have heard it but never saw him perform it. I was only 11when this aired.

[@markkfoury1472]

My mother used to sing this to me ❤❤❤

[@josephboller4662]

Simply put James is the blueprint

[@debbieglen133]

Keep on keepin' on Mr Taylor!

[@mikewood8561]

I like all these songs just like this. Later in his career he added a full band and they weren't the same. Still good but there's nothing like him and his guitar, alone, and hearing the sound of every note. He is a genius with words and his playing is amazing. Always loved him.

[@gracelandone]

Priceless footage. Thank you!

[@jaydub5515]

Well, other than Sweet Baby James, of course. As a fellow James, that was my lullaby as a baby. My parents neighbor who.played guitar played it for me at my first couple birthdays in 89,90, and 91.

[@JimFothergill]

Hope you are well sir. We watched the Troubadour concert last night with tears in our eyes. Just magic!

[@catznjam470]

I think this is the best version I've heard of this song! Thank you so much!! 🥰💕🫂

[@jayb3931]

Storyline to my life. Thanks James x

[@judy_judy388]

CLASSIC beginning to end

[@barbaratatton7552]

Great tune Great humour Sweet

[@Mondibaby]

love this song by James Taylor ... Elvis did a great cover of it too ...

[@henryjune7367]

I theme from the fall gu 4:13

[@humanbeing2144]

I used to love dancing to this song .

[@pauldashwood2897]

Love this wish I was there

[@SusanBame]

Love this so much!!! ❤️

[@luckystar6118]

I love it!! Always Have James!! 😘

[@Sidetrackification]

Excellent thanks for posting this!

[@JenLynMed]

Love it!! Thank you for sharing these ❤️

[@Barb.....]

Great tune and video!!

[@aquaecoloratum]

Just fucking awesome🤩🤩

[@magic1111]

Chills, Baby, chills. 💚

[@richardyoung7415]

OOOOOOYYYYYYEEEEEE, JT. PEACE AND LOVE MY FRIEND'S. 🙏✌️😎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿