James Taylor - Mexico (Live at Rosemont Theater, Chicago, IL, 2001)

[@MaryJo-t4g]

My 23 year old son and I have memories together, listening to your music, my daughters, older than he is, do too. Thank you.

[@arttrujillo561]

As a Mexican working in USA at lowe's store, I respect all people, but when i listen to this great song I feel like to hug everybody thank you Mr. Taylor

[@juliekonicke5329]

I'm an American born and I'm giving you a BIG hug....Welcome!!! We love you.

[@TheMensRoom2024]

I was a senior in high school. When I went to the show with my foster father I fell in love with James Taylor cuz that's all he would play in the car

[@Heather-r2n]

Yep! I grew up listening to James Taylor and Carly Simon all my life! I love them both they are excellent artists! And by the way! I live in Mexico, Mexico Missouri! In the USA!❤❤❤

[@LutherAmosHouse]

Definitely one of my favorite Taylor jams, it’s a banger man. Even in the dead of a cold dreary winter, this time makes it summer for a few minutes for me.

[@cameronspeirs1588]

Such an uplifting performance....a celebration of life

[@lea_australiannativefaunaconsv]

I love James Taylor's music... Saw this lovely man and his band years back in concert in Sydney. They are simply fantastico! I met up with the best of friends and we were running a little late and decided to take a short cut to the theatre. Oops... we ended walking to a high barbed wire fence... as I said we were running late.. So, we did the most logical thing and jumped (scrambled with difficulty) over the fence. I tore my dress.. Oh well... However we made it in time for the start of the concert- J T is brilliant live. 🤍 And then again, a concert with Carole King years later and nothings changed... Simply Fantastic! I hope James T makes it to Australia again for a concert.

[@ellencourtney7187]

❤Jackson Browne. Many great albums, start to finish. Excellent live performer as you’ve seen.

[@robertowensiii1567]

The two backup singers that dance in the video are Arnold McCuller and Kate Markowitz

[@garypaul9644]

Met him once in a Houston airport., very nice. Truly a gentleman.

[@martingardner9124]

That's what I've heard about him.

[@antoinettefang6576]

I saw this concert live in Chicago - it was incredible!

[@theressamurphy2996]

My grandmother was a college professor who in the summer would spend her vacation in Mexico. This was in the 1940's. She loved the country and especially the Mexican people. Guess what I love Mexico too.😊❤️😎 Thank you, James!

[@elizabethdevries8028]

I got to see/hear this gorgeous man perform when he performed for a Sierra Tucson concert back around 1989. It was just wonderful!!! I love him!

[@Smedley1947]

Hope you're still clean and sober, I just had to respond because I quit drinking in 1989,,July 24th. Best of luck keeping your sobriety.

[@wernerrohr7259]

I watched him a couple of years ago in Hamburg, Germany...wow what a performance. Always the one for me since NO NUKES!

[@danielemarullo6887]

Grande unico daniel italia

[@bernlin2000]

Instantly brings a smile to my face, every time

[@rainermolzahn9755]

soul brother! couldn't do without him. Ever.

[@denisehedden5108]

🥀Amazing Song Brilliant lyrics, vocals and music! I love this song especially now I needed to hear something happy.🥀☝️🥀

[@thereseember2800]

She was so beautiful.

[@JoelFord2152]

great great musician!

[@Samantha-vlly]

Perfect song in the times of heat!☀️

[@HSmith-rn7fq]

Not many men best him. Not many. MY Man!

[@DavidSmith-qo1se]

One of the best songs ever -- don't change it. I liked it the way it was first recorded.

[@Smedley1947]

Very seldom does any rendition of the song surpass the original studio recording. Sure I can appreciate alternate versions but the groove that was worn in my brain by hearing a song hundreds perhaps thousands of times is permanent. I don't know if everybody is this way or not, but for me alternate versions just don't click right. This is a great version however and I'm sure if I was in the audience I would be swallowed up in the moment. There's just something about live music even if it's not the exact studio version. It's a Gestalt experience, the whole scene with other people and the live musicians is one of the greatest Pleasures in life. I don't do it much anymore at 76, but I used to love to go to bars that featured live music and "dance the night away".

[@DavidSmith-qo1se]

@@Smedley1947 At 74, I feel the same way. Here's an example. I think they sometimes change the songs just to extend them. kzbin.info/www/bejne/j6HTXoqNmLeJqs0

[@coolcat6303]

I didn’t really care for the horns but otherwise it sounds good. The live version James did in 1997 (Beacon Theater) is actually superior to the original though IMHO.

[@andressabrito6378]

this performance gets me every time 😀

[@teddypantelas]

JT never disappoints. This is a great ersion of Mexico! His singing is so soulful and his band is always killing. Thanks fo posting James Taylor. It was also a great album when it came out. What a Writer!

[@patrowan7206]

I cannot get enough of this... the light breezy feel, so upbeat and easy. Just so damned good :)

[@jszisson]

Killing it here!!

[@belindareeves1769]

I love this song. I can't think of any song you have sung that I didn't dislike.

[@neilhodgson712]

Possibly your triple negative doesn't mean what you think it does Belinda?

[@martycech5844]

Musical Perfection!!!

[@moodywilltheroll7482]

One of the best! I think I will have to go now

[@moodywilltheroll7482]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/gIXFm5l9ocZjisU

[@charlesjames1796]

As good as it gets!

[@luisdabreu1]

This music reminds always a lovely way how to building a good music. Thank you. Luís de Abreu, Lagos. Portugal

[@suelinogueira9348]

Como já disse em msg anteriores.Eu amo todas músicas escolhidas por mim no KZbin e tenho consideração reconhecimento respeito por todas postagens recebidas.... E também ao KZbin....Que DEUS proteja sempre a todos...Apesar de estarmos passando por está pandemia.Que seria de todos nós sem a música...Eu sei que tem as tristezas no Mundo...Mas DEUS está no comando...Eu rezo e tenho fé...De corpo e alma.Fiquem todos com DEUS!!! Amo as músicas nacionais e internacionais...Eu amo músicas...Meu DEUS!!!Muito Obrigada a todos vcs!!!!

[@lisarisley79]

Love this song ❤️ and James Taylor, but my favorite song is In My Mind I'm Going To Carolina.

[@marvcomia6511]

You mean Carolina in my mind?

[@mariaalano3077]

wow! the audience ate fired up

[@martingardner9124]

@@marvcomia6511 Yes.

[@alebri5652]

Mexico makes me happy 😊😉🤗

[@annarounseville1392]

#LuisConte World Percussion So Good you just have to enjoy the Groove. A Real Pro. Everyone on Stage with James is. Something about the mix on this one particularly sparkles.

[@dominiquelapointe8424]

With Dr Gadd on drums, it’s heaven :)

[@stickybudsarelovely2230]

Great Song for the next Trumpachenko rally. Love it!

[@gvrpresentsbearwilliams]

WHOOOOOO!!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@MariadeFatima-xq5cv]

Lindo!!!!!!!! Esse "voizerão"🥰🥰🥰

[@marcoa.dearaujo3204]

James nice😮😊

[@thegreatskinkpriest8104]

This song is so fucking fun and just such an enjoyable listen

[@marciacaparelli1000]

I love!!!❤😍

[@ziggyzettel6668]

His voice is still the same. Great mariachi tones horns!

[@juliocesarsoares2907]

Show james Taylor

[@kevinkilduff2064]

An American treasure!

[@johncopeland3826]

A Cuban /American ...

[@mariaaparecidamartins5673]

Coração ❤️

[@waligitehkw2670]

Respect FROM Kanaky

[@rondevous5685]

I bought the album on vinyl long ago because I liked this song. I wouldn't have liked it as much if this was how it was recorded. Don't change what was a big hit.

[@PerthTowne]

I think this is a great arrangement of the song, which is what you hear when you go to see him in concert. The version you hear on the album isn't set in stone. Obviously, it's the same song, but it gets changed as they play it over time and take it out on the road. I love the album, but if I had to choose, I'd pick this arrangement any day--the Latin rhythm, the energy, the intro plus the extended ending with the harmony of the backup singers. I think it's phenomenal.

[@rondevous5685]

@@PerthTowne I hear that argument a lot when I make the same complaint about other performances. If you're familiar with this song, you'll see what I mean. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nIPJhJqujqlknZo

[@RobertPalomoMusic]

Superb bass tone and lines. Why do videographers and editors almost always have shots of everyone in the band except the bassist?

[@DrummerDanVa]

I am almost certain it is Jimmy Johnson what small glance I saw. Trying to see who the drummer is. Don't think it is Gadd.

[@clcortelyou]

Why? ‘Cuz we’re playing bass. 😂 Pretty sure Russ Kunkel is at the kit for this one.

[@clcortelyou]

And if it’s not Jimmy Johnson on bass, it someone else playing a 5-string Alembic and wearing a solid ponytail.

[@Thundergod-]

Love the Spanish flavour!!!

[@stephenclues2948]

Err, that would Mexican...

[@Thundergod-]

@@stephenclues2948 Mexicans are part Spanish Einstein....

[@stephenclues2948]

Yep, Americans are part British too....

[@Thundergod-]

@@stephenclues2948 Yes, ALL Americans are British.Is that what Trump said ? Another example of how our education system is failing....

[@garmisra7841]

@@Thundergod- Failed you, apparently

[@gergemall]

❤️

[@GOMolenaar]

Yeh Mexico

[@PaulMcKendrick]

It would be nice to know the names of the other players who have served James so well over the years

[@Bageera63]

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Taylor:_Pull_Over_Tour Clifford Carter - Piano, Keyboards Bob Mann - Guitars Jimmy Johnson - Bass Russ Kunkel - Drums Luis Conte - Percussion Arnold McCuller - Vocals David Lasley - Vocals Kate Markowitz - Vocals Valerie Carter - Vocals Lou Marini - Saxophones, Flute Walt Fowler - Trumpets www.jamestaylor.com/life-on-the-road/meet-the-band/

[@PerthTowne]

If you've seen him in concert during the last few years, many of these same musicians and backup singers are still performing with him.

[@martingardner9124]

@@PerthTowne The last time I saw him was three years ago (I went three years in a row). The ones that are still the same are Bass, Percussion, two singers & the two horns. Keyboards seems to change quite a bit but it's primarily Larry Goldings (as of the October Road album), Michael Landau (who did the Live CD in 1993) is back on guitar, Steve Gadd/Chad Wackerman now for drums, Dorian Holley & Andrea Zonn are the two singers in the band now (Dorian Holley covered for Arnold in 1994 & 2019 and is permanent as of 2019), Andrea Zonn started in 2003 and is on the Musicares DVD.

[@PerthTowne]

@@martingardner9124 Yes, I follow his live performances and who the musicians and singers are who perform with him. He has a terrific group of very talented folks backing him up. I hope they will have the chance to tour again.

[@martingardner9124]

@@PerthTowne They're due to July 29-November 1 of this year (I'm going the first night for the first time in three years). The last time I went the band was Jimmy Johnson, Luis Conte, Steve Gadd, Arnold McCuller, Kate Markowitz, Andrea Zonn, Kevin Hays, Mike Landau, Walt Fowler.

[@andikasofyan]

There is no smart phone there, and the audiences no need to recording it or uploading story on ig. Yes it is, it uploaded on their heart.

[@sancabrera]

2:36 Luis Conte, papasito!!! 💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@otticavedovedo19]

braviiii

[@ptofview]

The two guys doing backing vocals have been with him for years. Anyone know who they are?

[@PerthTowne]

The two male backup singers are Arnold McCuller and David Lasley.

[@martingardner9124]

@@PerthTowne Yes. David Lasley no longer tours with him as of July 2014. Valerie Carter stopped touring in 2003 and died four years ago. Arnold McCuller and Kate Markowitz are still in the band as of this year (they're on the most recent studio material plus still touring - last time I saw him live was three years ago and they were in the band)

[@PerthTowne]

@@martingardner9124 Yes, I'm aware of that, but thank you for the response.

[@martingardner9124]

@@PerthTowne There are two new male backup singers. Dorian Holley who covered for Arnold in 1994 & Henry Taylor (JT's son just starting out).

[@PerthTowne]

@@martingardner9124 Yes, I know about Dorian Holley. He started with JT in 2019 I believe. As for the young son, yes, he has popped up from time in the past singing backup. His older son has charted his own course separate from his dad, and has his own musical career.

[@raymondcrotts6790]

raymond crotts next six weeks

[@ctenmusiq1333]

Trump should listen to this song

[@markalderdice2288]

Way to butcher a great song

[@johnsphar4616]

He wrote it?