James Taylor - Up on the Roof (Carole King Tribute) - 2015 Kennedy Center Honors

[@Wiley_Coyote]

A song so good, they built a whole set for it. 😁

[@jimkahn957]

I was thinkin' that too, but seeing how it's the Kennedy Center, odds are, they've used it before. The first thing that came to mind was West Side Story. None-the-less...a fantastic presentation. Love it, love it, love it.

[@francesinez126]

@@jimkahn957 Same. Except I thought of Dick Van Dyke doing "Chim Chim Cher-ee" from "Mary Popkins." (Especially with the cap James wears.)

[@terryanngreco6764]

James Taylor a national treaure

[@Dogtagnan]

Carole's face at the beginning. Beautiful

[@amyreed8247]

OMG his voice is so beautiful.

[@donniemoder1466]

67 years old at the time.

[@zeetrain9625]

Damn this guy is awesome.

[@rafamaldonado1]

The one and only...James Taylor.

[@dorothykuveke1217]

It's like magic when he sings, he fills your body with warmth, comfort and plenty of love 🥰🌹🌟

[@Komorebidreams]

As a 16 yr old kid, I used to strap on my Walkman and ride my bike around the neighborhood. Just listening to this song really helped me through my lonely and pressured teen years. Thankful for the music.

[@HAPILIPINIM]

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[@francesinez126]

Words by Carole. Voice and guitar by James. What a match. Fun facts: James played guitar on Carole's original cover. [Yes, she covered her own song! ... after the Drifters made it famous ~1962.] And they duetted it in 1971 at Carnegie Hall. Ultimately, James put it on his own 1979 album "Flag."]

[@adonorog]

I love James Taylor forever!

[@graememillsteed5827]

What a truly talented man ! We are blessed to listen to all his lovely songs

[@robinleebraun7739]

What a perfect night. The President and his beautiful, smart, talented wife listening to a legend singing a song written by another legend. Maybe the last time before the fall of America which began January 6th, 2021 and continues today.

[@georgemendezjr.2353]

I never saw this before…….I’m still weeping ❤️🌴❤️🌴❤️🌴

[@JJN259]

Two of my favorite musicians who I have seen live more than once. This is just another gem. Beautifully written, beautifully performed!

[@shannonespinosa4403]

One of my favorite songs... He seems a little emotional performing

[@suewalsh1883]

He and Carol are the best of friends. :)

[@casimirotambunting]

THIS SONG HAS A CALMING EFFECT

[@garylove5475]

Amen to that. From the first time I heard this song many many decades ago it always generates a sadness in me but at the same time a warm happy sense of security.

[@vickiwoolf1462]

Beautiful tribute, even if a year old! He will be honoring some else on June & CBS Kennedy Center Honors Ceremony!

[@coolwater347]

If it wasn’t for Music I don’t think I would be able to live

[@synthonaplinth5980]

Music will always be there for you. :-)

[@JamieJoIacobucci]

Music is magical!😊

[@jasonprice9341]

Does any of you James Taylor fans remember what year he perform this very song up on the roof on sesame Street?

[@bradthompsonuk2011]

'Beautiful", the Carole King tribute musical is still playing on Broadway at NY's Stephen Sondheim Theater. Features all these Carole/Gerry Goffin classics.

[@marlynaicimento5429]

Beautifull music, James beautifull voice

[@noreengardner1075]

Beautiful!!

[@bradthompsonuk2011]

What a great set.

[@francesinez126]

Awesome set!! So apt!.

[@waltmichelcognac4942]

Time seems to stops when James taylor sings....

[@RealHIFIHelp]

First time I heard this. Sweet song.

[@AnibalCLitvin]

James Taylor un genio, un super cantante, un dulce y super intérprete

[@iveskristinelman3599]

Very nice ! Made me smile 😃

[@francesinez126]

Added sweetness is seeing Julie Andrews' beaming smile in the crowd.

[@mariaceciliaortega9726]

Precious!

[@donniemoder1466]

Are you kidding me with that set!?! Song seemed kind of short though, maybe I remember it differently. Bravado performance, leave them wanting more. But 2 minutes for that big set?!?

[@john564holloway]

Yep. It was a little shorter than his studio version.

[@linamariabrettes7240]

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[@kaeltkottmir]

This sounds like michael stipe covering this song, but i like james taylor another cover of this

[@luiscarlosberner3136]

Bonito

[@eugeniosalexander]

💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕

[@danceswithcarsdc]

Quite a perch Wondered if he was scared of heights All those psych hospitals and suicidal Or a safe space for him A friend wrote it with her (later?) Husband So liked the song growing up (On JT? Nope but Secret of Life is) But he tries for the high notes 🎶 Anyways good to see & hear this recording And thanks Carole King 👑 JT KenCen The Obama's etc

[@irock2403]

Alex Dunphy : Mom actually did me a huge favor. Haley Dunphy : Oh, my god, do not tell her that. She will never shut up. Alex Dunphy : I know. Remember when you admitted that you didn't hate that James Taylor concert she dragged you to? Haley Dunphy : She was unbearable! "I told you!" Haley Dunphy , Alex Dunphy : "He's got the voice of an angel!" Haley Dunphy : She's such a nerd. I kind of miss her, though.

[@sicks6six]

Only CK came anywhere near the KL version of this song. IMO.

[@irock2403]

This song was written by Carole King so...

[@sicks6six]

@@irock2403 Gerry goffin and Carol King. Gerry wrote some of the best songs ever sung. He ended up a bit nuts when modern pop music took ove. He felt left behind and not appreciated. His music is his legacy and will last for ever..

[@irock2403]

@@sicks6six who is KL?

[@sicks6six]

@@irock2403 Kenny Lynch. Black English actor from Liverpool. who sang a few songs.. Great soul voice. Very underrated. He wasn't in the london swinging set so got ignored a lot..

[@kaymuldoon3575]

@@sicks6six I thought maybe you meant K.D. Lang

[@joeolson5467]

did the allies Target bridges on the German supply lines during world war II

[@tammierose5043]

Singing in his sleep, Taylor 😣😣

[@irock2403]

Sleep??

[@robertreynolds1606]

Zzzzzzzzzzz Coffee please!

[@seamusdoran9851]

Not the best version I’ve ever heard.

[@jankelley6641]

Beautiful!