James Taylor - Fire And Rain (BBC In Concert, 11/16/1970)

[@poconnor2085]

i am 66 and honestly thing my time is coming to a end , May god bliss me to see my brother ,mom and dad again and my friends who gone before me

[@traceyreed6790]

You are heard and loved my friend....

[@KimBranam]

Hang in there ❤ God gave me another chance. Just hold on.

[@TheWerewolfofNorway]

Youll see them again. ❤

[@AlexanderArcher-y6g]

Me too brother 66

[@daryletriplett224]

I always thought my family would meet me when I pass

[@melbguy1]

Who else thinks this is one of the best songs ever written?

[@randymcneil4321]

Definitely

[@barrytoddwilkerson7282]

I was thinking the SAME THING!!!

[@danielmcdaniel954]

Hope I hear this on the way up to the light

[@dantana5774]

and there he is, just one person and a guitar, telling us his story-beautiful and so talented

[@paulsaunders6536]

Absolutely. I was 13 when this song came out, still listen to it now. One of my all time greats.

[@priscillaaragon8957]

Listening to this in my mother’s bedroom, being reminded of her life and how amazing she is. She passed away 3 weeks ago from cancer. I’m 24, I have a long life to live without her.

[@beingmelisaann1728]

Prayers going up for you🙏🏾

[@seanmccarragher8057]

Your mum is so proud of you! She's always close!!

[@DoTheRejectDalton]

Keep on pushin

[@richardyoung7415]

Priscilla Aragon and Fisher of men ministries, I,m so sorry for your loses, both of you are in my thoughts my friend's, just remember your loved ones are with you everyday in spirit and when you play this beautiful song from MR TAYLOR their right there with you with a big smile on their faces, so my friend's keep listening to JT his music will help you through all the time,s ahead, so stay safe stay strong 🙏. PEACE BE WITH YOU MY FRIEND'S.✌️😎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿🇺🇦🙏

[@skullcompactor1501]

she is finally at home with the lord, life is short and eternity isn't, god absolutely adores each and every one of us

[@ray.shoesmith]

James Taylor was 22 years old when this was recorded. Let that sink in for a moment.....

[@HueyRocks23]

He was! My dumbass at 22 was in Iraq and listening to 60s surf music at the time. Hehe.

[@alightthatnevergoesout]

He’d been through a lot already. Mental illness, drug addiction, money issues, had lived with criminals. Sung like someone that had lived a full life.

[@JillCrato]

@rayshoesmith James was only 22 when he wrote this masterpiece ? Wow! He was a deep thinker even then!

[@robinpohl9582]

❤

[@vylon1075]

Why? He is talented thus opening more doors for him to develop his talent even further. It is no surprise. I am more appalled in the lack of talent of most mainstream artist today.

[@martinsheppard6169]

The sound engineer at bbc for these early 70s shows needs a massive show of appreciation 👏👏

[@macwillson4098]

true dat

[@zamiadams4343]

well said.

[@dieselman7453]

Very true cheers from over the pond in Ireland 🇮🇪

[@frankieporter6071]

Yeah for sure man a bad sound engineer can change anything , this concert sounds great 👍

[@manners75]

Absolutely

[@tombystander]

A twenty year old kid wrote this song. Absolutely amazing

[@bradwolfe5655]

it'd baffling. At 20 I had the emotional maturity of a goldfish

[@gravy2973]

isnt that amazing 🙂

[@glennplumb2313]

@@bradwolfe5655you luckily have never woke to find your lover cold next to you from a heroin overdose! I don’t know how he sings it I cry and I didn’t know Suzanne

[@WhatIsayIsStupid]

​@@glennplumb2313it's not about a heroin overdose

[@lynpettit6268]

Stunning

[@MrUltraworld]

It's difficult to think this was 52 yrs ago, James was only 22, yet he wrote such a mature song. Truly an old soul in a young man's body.

[@Cindrbell]

22.. wow. U just don't realize when U're older. Thank u for the comment n bringing me back to reality. Masterpiece

[@iyot1020]

drugs does that you

[@dustansquires]

Absolutely love the song

[@welcometothemovies9157]

​@Hike1020 this song had nothing to do with drugs

[@kathleendavidson3316]

@@welcometothemovies9157 partly but the part talking about Jesus is about getting off drugs. The talk about a crashing flying machine talked about a band he and his friends tried and failed to start. And the rest was about a friend he made in the mental hospital who had commited suicide. He didn't get told right away that his friend died because he was also quite suicidal.

[@AbbyMarie-so5cd]

Who’s still here in 2024 🎉❤

[@CS-zb8mk]

Such an amazing song. ❤❤❤

[@donnlayne8775]

I am

[@jameschristie1182]

Man this is so good…I’d forgotten

[@gusrom5675]

me!!!

[@kiwisteve56]

Me here in Australia

[@johnnerr]

Here’s to be being part of a generation that could listen to this kind of music.

[@Teow_of_Meow]

My Girls love this music… music passes down and up - I love some of their music too.

[@JabezHouse-ks1ow]

Yes, the Jesus generation.

[@GeneRoe-b4c]

Harry Chapin called it a time when the music came from wooden boxes strung with silver wires……

[@greggmaynard5658]

Here here

[@maryreed4534]

I raised my kids on the music that I grew up on. They love it to this day. I have a feeling, if I ever have grandkids, they will grow up on the same music as their parents.❤

[@gregtuco1]

Surely one of the most beautiful songs ever written and sung.

[@lindapearce5699]

Surely

[@shieldofdr3588]

Shirley.

[@brianbytheocean]

@@shieldofdr3588 Don't call me Shirley 😎

[@thomasrhinoceros4838]

@@lindapearce5699 v?

[@greeneyedcat2748]

Suzanne was a friend, fan and nurse who helped Taylor rehabilitate from heroin, they stopped her seeing him and she eventually suisided, he wrote this for her 😢..

[@baraskparas9559]

Pure talent, no strain, no pretence, perfect pitch ,timing and feel.

[@konarain]

He over picked a line and barely fit in the lick, kept a poker face..I knocked on Joni's door once just after the 'Blue' recordings and he had a Bowie knife on his belt..Sweet Baby James! Aloha

[@garyjones2561]

*pretense

[@joeloglayon6492]

No auto tune.... BeautifuL Voice... Perfect

[@nn-xm8lz]

well in all fairness this song doesnt have alot of range... doesnt take much for a trained singer to hit every note on this one with ease

[@conniemclaughlin-miley4404]

@@nn-xm8lz a that is it’s simple beauty

[@MagentaArgenta]

I think James Taylor is just what the doctor ordered when faced with very difficult if not impossible so called life events he is a remarkable man God bless him

[@flowergrannyjanet]

2024 Still listening to this beautiful music

[@602Dallasfan]

I’m here good Taste in music ❤🤙🏾🤙🏾🤘🏽

[@Ulrich_von_Jungingen]

Happy to bring up your # 100. 😁

[@Butterflies-are-free]

Oct 5/ 2024 I’m here too ❤

[@prairiemoon287]

My son died 13 years ago today. We played this song at his funeral. I always thought I would see him again.

[@AbbyNormal777]

I want this song played at my funeral too. Along with Carolina in my mind because I am always at peace in the Carolina mountains.

[@patriciosilvarobalino9832]

You will!!! And you do, every time you remember him

[@kimbarnett619]

So true I also lost my son 14 years ago l can’t wait to see him again

[@chrisolagrim3597]

You will

[@chrisolagrim3597]

@@patriciosilvarobalino9832 absolutely Patricio!!!

[@brodywilliamson5442]

Just lost my mother from a rough battle from cancer, I’ve always liked this song, but it makes a whole lot more sense now. I miss you momma, I love you.

[@jamestaylor]

Everyone here sends our condolences to you and your family.

[@fionamckinnon1167]

Hi @brody how sweet you must know she would never have left you if she couldn’t help it. Just sending you so much love . For me I stood at my daughter’s wedding not knowing how to tell her I had breast cancer and it was advanced . Just two weeks later everything changed. I’m still here and fighting. But as a mother I didn’t know her but our biggest fear would be to leave our children. I hope you can feel her around you wherever you go in this world she is always with you and James Taylor music is ob special to you and she may have left but she will always be your momma

[@mikebumpus3351]

I am so sorry. My mom has breast cancer and is very short on time. It is a terrible and evil thing. Lost my younger brother 3 days after Christmas last year from stomach cancer . I'll say no more.

[@johndaniel5699]

If this song isn't played at my funeral, I'm not going

[@mariepresho3653]

Lost my sister to alcoholism in 2019 and her name was Suzanne

[@DonDorion-w9q]

Not am I 😮

[@DonDorion-w9q]

Nor am I 😂 spell check sucks.

[@johndaniel5699]

@mariepresho3653 I am sorry for your loss. I know it hurts 😢 Look up this song Even though I'm gone by Chester See. 😢 I lost my mom a few years back, and these songs help us all cope with the loss in a small way. Bless you 🙏

[@johndaniel5699]

@@DonDorion-w9q 😄

[@Jessdad2]

I’m listening in 2024 it takes me back to better times when things were simple and there wasn’t as much hate in the world !

[@Peacekpr4]

I tell that to people all the time but they don’t believe me. The 60s and 70s were better living than these current times. ✌️ ❤️

[@pamcianci8281]

You’ve got to be kidding - oh yeah, you’re a GUY!! Racism was just as horrible, women were constantly put down and as a child in the 50’s & 60’s I heard adults constantly calling Hispanics “wetbacks”, Jews “Kikes” and the “N” word for African Americans. We were slaughtering people in Vietnam and West Germans were shooting East Germans if they dared to cross the fence. You’re wearing rose- colored glasses buddy.

[@timcooper7845]

Yes.

[@KerryLynn-l9k]

i'm really old, lived through wwii' I've had as good a life as anyone but there never was a time in my life when there wasn't hate. Wish it wasn't like that. All you can do is make the best of it.

[@lisaallen2156]

This song hits home. I'm 57 my boys are 30 and 34 and they have been struggling with drug addiction for 10 years. Even so I still love them with all of me.

[@cherylali5113]

Keep on trying to help them .

[@Thegobstopper61]

Keep the faith lass.

[@cherylali5113]

Continue to Pray for your sons. Talk to a doctor and ask for certain ways to assist your son's.i heard from other people you can trick them in certain ways and they could get scared and stop.a guy told me he is put a mint in his mouth.

[@t624]

Lisa Allen Bless you..

[@cathymooney7498]

You are not alone Lisa so many of us moms are going through the same thing mine finally beat it only after he had been brought back with narcan three times and it was a Valentine's Day and 2017 oh I kept thinking was his daughters will have to live and hate that day for the rest of their lives thank God he made it I'll keep you in your voice in my prayers God bless

[@equipage72]

And just like that, I'm my 17 year old self again... Thank you, JT.

[@Lori_in_CT]

I was 11. Just found out what the song means this year.

[@dilwich]

It goes by in a blink eh? . . .

[@blueoctgal]

Me too❤️❤️❤️

[@intentionallyinpired]

I’m was born 1970 but James Taylor was my happy place growing up but even more so as an adult relating to the lyrics❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@intentionallyinpired]

dilwich yes mehhh

[@joeyricci3796]

This particular song takes me back to 1970, on my way to school, on a cold and rainy day. My parents were still alive, and well. I miss them both. I'm 59 now, and can't believe how time flies....

[@AttackNowVideo]

So many of us feel the way you do :)

[@EnzoFerenczyo]

So sad yet normal arc of life, I'm 64. Lost my Father 10 years ago, seems like yesterday. Hope and knowing we are the ones that grieve, not them, they are just fine, they just moved on.

[@psmguy63]

From psmguy aka Eric Ricci, I hear you on the loss of those parents. Glad I can cone get choked up on this old song being sentimental, calm and reflective

[@virgilboggs3167]

Was it heriizon

[@fionamckinnon1167]

Awwh same my parents have left . Time has flown can’t believe I’m 59 too but what a great era we came from fantastic music and full of hope our generation and we didn’t have social media we loved our friends we never blew them off on a txt mess . I’m so glad I grew up then lots of love ❤

[@rachelleriley7446]

I had this song played at my wife’s funeral. It will always make me cry!

[@CheerfulCrescentMoon-oh9cz]

So sorry 😢

[@JaiHylRubis]

💖💖💖 ☘ 💖🙏💫

[@jeffford181]

Hang in there, we never want to be there to see our love go, I am sure you will always have a tear when listening to this song.

[@user-eh5gj1hx9z]

As if this rain and election isn't depressing enough - YOU ... had to make me cry!

[@RusselGoad]

Sad, remember the Love

[@Shredderzzz1840]

My Dad died the other day. I already miss him so much

[@jamestaylor]

Everyone here sends our condolences to you and your family on the loss of your dad.

[@rebelwithacause3574]

Sorry brother.

[@katbis2176]

❤ I'm so sorry that your Dad is gone. Be the best person you can be, the person, I'm sure your Dad taught you to be. That's the best way to honor him and his legacy ❤

[@RC-qu7th]

This will always be one if the greatest songs ever!!

[@channelmixer]

One of my all time favs

[@ELLIOT1311]

Soft rock at its absolute best.

[@MegaMeow2010]

This song is so good for the soul.

[@philipcohen3942]

Just beautiful!

[@elijahmonn3757]

Same, J T is the best storyteller. I wish he would perform in NZ sometime.

[@AggroQM2]

My mother died on Valentine’s Day 2023 from Dementia Alzheimer’s nine days after her 86th birthday. It was the most devastating day of my life. I listened to this song that day, and it gave me a memory to cherish.

[@254fde]

😥💔 We're identical. Mine too almost the same timing, age, and everything. 😢 So crushing to us-- so very hard each day each hour yet us 2 are like mega billions here as it happens to all humans. Still-- it's paralyzing 😥💔 to me and you.

[@onlyyou7171]

lost my baby love -6-26-22@@254fde

[@crumplezone1]

Treasure the memories and rejoice in her life my friend

[@surfsup0862]

Me too, I share your grief 😢. My father died suddenly on Valentines Day 2023, just 3 weeks short of his 87th birthday. I miss him. Think of him most days, wish I could speak with him again just once. This song has a special link for me to him and my family. A beautiful song for the memories.

[@cindy10989]

My mom died in November from dementia. She was living in her own hell and so were we for so long. At least they are at peace now.

[@nickrandles1102]

My dad died yesterday in my arms. I did what I could. Look down upon me Jesus and help me make a stand. Goodbye Steve Randles, I'll see you soon.

[@jamestaylor]

Everyone here sends their condolences to you and your family, Nick.

[@nickrandles1102]

​@@jamestaylorthat means the world. 😢 Thank you

[@kristiecichon3099]

Praying for your sweet father. We all go. At least he went in the best way. We all go on. He’s still with you angel ❤

[@brileygabriel4949]

God Bless you and your late father... ❤

[@maryculbertson8569]

You were there that’s huge

[@walterhagelsteiniii7588]

Dear James, Five years ago my only child was killed by a drunk driver, who ran a red light as she was crossing the street. She is my everything!!!! I always loved this song, but viewed it as a love song between a couple. After she died I put your music on to calm my soul. When “Fire and Rain” came on, I heard a different message that struck a major chord with my daughter. I wanted to share this story with you to say thank you for writing songs that speak to the soul of your listeners. God Bless, Walter

[@jamestaylor]

We're so sorry for your loss, Walter, but glad that Fire & Rain was able to bring you some small comfort.

[@babyblue6743]

I don’t know whether I should say this, and you may well know this already, but it wasn’t your daughter that died, it was only her outer shell, not her spirit, the real person, that is immortal and lives forever. I’ve lost many people in my life, and I miss them and it’s still very painful. This realisation keeps me going, and the fact they were here for a specific purpose and died at a specific time, that was agreed between their individual soul (which is a complex entity)and a much greater power is mind blowing, but the truth of it makes us surrender to who we truly are. I know the supernatural world exists, and God. Every experience is to teach us something, realising that this material world is not all there is is a great and comforting realisation. It probably sounds good, from someone who isn’t particularly brave with the dying bit myself, but it is about change and not nothingness. We live in a very fallen world, and bad things happen because of the conduct of individuals, unrealised and ignorant, and this is what causes problems. If all humans were evolved and intelligent, there would be no wrongdoings. We are the light and life of God, we are all spiritual beings no matter how misguided we are. May spirituality touch you and abide with you always🙏💕. Love and prayers.

[@stevenpettinga7400]

I simply understand your loss & your pain. One gets a response on YT; it's often the top of the head thing. I have for the last 60 years not had to endure many such a painful losses. Has it altered the cource of my life? Yes. It's part of life. Most of us totally understand what you are saying and how much it affected you . When you let people get under your skin; they win and you loose. Nothing can change the river of history we experience. You must understand that most people are on your side. God Bless You Sir, These are weights we all must bear. Steven Pettinga, Indianapolis.

[@Cletus1987]

Stay well, Walter. She’s always with you. Please know that. Take care of yourself brother. Bless you.

[@helloworldRR]

😢

[@sjljhb]

Trying to wrap my head around these BBC performances being a month short of 50 years ago. A half a century? Yet the music and songs are timeless and as fresh and perfect today as ever. Incredible. Thank you James. 🙏🏻

[@Araconox]

Yes they are.

[@bradnelson4778]

Thank goodness the BBC had the foresight to record a multitude of performers who have all stood the test of time with timeless, genuine music.

[@DarthTim525]

Yet there is a sense that this music will make people cry for centuries

[@Eleventhearlofmars]

and so well recorded for 1970. The bbc had very good sound engineers it seems.

[@virginialawler7725]

@@Eleventhearlofmars They sure did. Great thanks to the BBC! And I think I just read somewhere that this has now even been restored

[@sheilabeichner6553]

Sweet neighbor Audrey Thompson. Wonderful memories. Thank you.

[@e.nreece6390]

Carole King said she wrote "You've got a friend" in response to the line "I've seen lonely times when I could not find a friend.'' from this,which I find interesting

[@Lauren-kk4ne]

Thank you, I did not know this :)

[@spello8191]

Now I’m reading real musical history...thank you🙏

[@douglasmcconnell8116]

Dude not know that very interesting..

[@ZyNgInaMo]

James and carole I think had an amazing friendship...from what I've read Carole helped pull James out of the deep end

[@cathymooney7498]

I do believe for some time they were more than friends

[@vincemurphy77]

I'm 31. My mom passed when I was 15. It feels surreal to think I have been on this earth now longer without her than with her. I always think how life would of been different with her here. Love you mom

[@Cletus1987]

Keep your head up buddy. Know she’s always with you.

[@richardyoung7415]

My friend, remember your mom is still with you in your heart, when you play JT lift your head up and smile knowing she there smiling with you. PEACE BE WITH YOU MY FRIEND. 🙏✌️😎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@darm1959]

Vince, my mom passed when I was 15 also. I am now 64 and look forward to seeing her in heaven since we both believe in Jesus, I hope you’ll be with your mom again someday also. I am so very sorry for your loss. 💕🙏

[@Mozezrox]

Oh man. My mom got cancer when I was 16 and died when I was 19. I’m 27 so not quite there yet but that’s a heavy thought. Sending love.

[@nelsonbevilac6103]

Parabéns a todos que deram declarações maravilhosas sobre suas mães.que Deus abençoe sempre a todos.

[@Elmonte777.hollywood]

To who ever is reading this God has a plan never give up....🙏

[@thomasfields2082]

not a believer but its better than nothing. well done.

[@AnnemarieToby]

❤thank u

[@ShekosteMundia]

There is HOPE . Lsk🇿🇲 18/03/ 24❤

[@michaelb2388]

Nonsense

[@MissMichSan]

Thank you

[@jimsitar2043]

This makes me think of my struggles with heroin addiction and the difficulties of staying clean.

[@Lessontobe]

💌🙏

[@darlenehopeclark9639]

Good for you!!! I'm so proud of you!!! Keep on keeping on. God has your back when no one else does. Prayers for you 🙏

[@helenrehder2193]

❤🌼

[@loralisommer3142]

May you be blessed with amazing strength and faith you will overcome the darkness in your life. A golden light shines on you, open your eyes and let it fill your soul. Move forward and have a life of contentment and love. Peace, bird

[@Daniel-ou4fb]

I watched my hero passing away the other day, three days before Easter. He was like a great stone that the family was built upon. 3 children, 9 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, and one great-great granddaughter. We were all there and got to say goodbye. I am so grateful for that and to know that he wasn't put away somewhere and forgotten about.

[@RusselGoad]

Wow

[@56Veggie]

Wow I'm a senior citizen and it is hard to believe I was 13 when this was filmed.

[@redparrot53]

After ALL these years of being a fan, this STILL makes me CRY!!! James, you were and ARE AMAZING!!

[@califmuslim]

Linda Gilliam, Yes he is amazing! My first concert was James Taylor. ❤️

[@Mr25thfret]

No one but James can play an acoustic guitar and make it sound that beautiful. And what a voice. Oh, what a voice. When I hear this song, it takes me back to 1970, lying across my bed at age 13, listening in awe, to this musical genius.

[@rickpetroske891]

@@Mr25thfret Makes it all the more timeless for those of us who were there to hear this classic the first time around . Well said Mr25thfret , well said .

[@rickpetroske891]

James voice just flows with so little effort . His music indeed timeless .

[@mrsheatherteske]

I will from time to time. My mom's name was Susan (close to Suzanne) and after she died I played this song and just cried, along with a few others. 20yrs later I still get a bit misty eyed hearing it

[@MalindaDeutrom]

This song was played at my brother's funeral, we were both career police officers and the compounded trauma of serving and protecting the community got the best of him. A legend. We use to listen to James Taylor growing up in the 70's and 80's, it seemed fitting to send him off to such a beautiful song💙

[@gingerworrier776]

Sending you love ❤️‍🩹

[@jasonbaker4120]

So sorry for your loss

[@raytekip449]

@@jasonbaker4120 God bless you both. Sorry for your loss. We are a law enforcement Family too. 💔😢

[@rosslynmcmahon1193]

Condolences..hugs❤

[@irmalujan1723]

Thank you both for your service 🙏🏻 So sorry for your loss 🙏🏻❤️

[@brianmcgeough8318]

Absolutely spellbinding. Nobody sings and plays acoustic guitar like James - so effortlessly makes the guitar sound like an orchestra - and his voice reached into your soul. I have been performing acoustic folk-rock since around 1970 and James has been one of my very biggest inspirations - still is.

[@royferguson3909]

see us all, though another day, cos it is so hard. Lockdown with elderly parents, is ripping my heart and soul out. Why am I crying. I am a lucky one ( apparently). I still in such pain.

[@chr970]

You must have been a toddler in 1970 ! So you have playing a long time. So many acoustic players sell themselves short but actually are amazing to others. Never sell yourself short, maybe James would say of you what what you say about him? Post a video . Cheers mate, keep on bringing your orchestra to others🤘

[@1234-m7w]

I hear u same here always my fav

[@krisrose219]

Absolutely

[@victorireland8913]

@@royferguson3909 Sometimes the rewards take time to enrich you. In the meantime you are enriching others. With Love and best wishes.

[@nytemyst72]

It is a treasure to see him perform this song when the pain was still fresh and when it hadn't been performed 1000's of times. This song has always hit hard for me but even harder watching the pain he is in performing it. He could have kept this song to himself but he chose to share it with us and I for one am eternally thankful he did.

[@Ceeby]

Many musical artists were addicted to drugs then. 😰😰

[@lindapearce5699]

Me too

[@424pugsley]

@@lindapearce5699 Is that the LP I knew?!?

[@fresh50]

Bryan, The demos consumed his friend, Suzanne. I am sure every time he sings this song the pain is still there...

[@G0ETTIN]

What had happened?

[@alexzandernathan4060]

Seriously I heard this song for the first time in 2024. It's hard to believe the talent and raw sound. No auto tune or synthesizers or effects. Pure talent.

[@schannstewart9385]

No electric guitar

[@michelleshafto4141]

Seriously? The first time? Wow, yeah he was pretty amazing. He lives in the town where I grew up. And he plays at a venue there every fourth and fifth of July. It's called Tanglewood, in Lenox mass. If you ever have a chance to go you should. I think he always has one of his sons with him now he is up there in age.

[@Vicky-fn2ru]

Wow wow wow

[@StudabakerHawk54]

Welcome to the best music of the 20th century.

[@ted7606]

Iam 71 they dont make this kind music any more..GOD BLESS you JT

[@lordvicious7017]

Just a man, a guitar, and a microphone. Few today understand this.

[@solonwoodall1330]

Few can do it.

[@mattcorke6544]

Simplicity

[@roylivingston9085]

That's when it's best. Saw travis tritt in jackson michigan. Just him and his guitar.

[@mikeymaff8074]

You are SO spot on

[@feliciasimpson2276]

When music was pure gold.

[@anniecorbin7998]

The older I get the more this song means to me.

[@bradbradley5421]

💯ME TOO.

[@deemkn]

this song always touches my soul, and is currently helping me get through the loss of a friend of mine who died at 22. “I always thought that I’d see you again.”

[@blackgoldband7427]

Sorry for your loss Deanna

[@WellnessSocietyUSA]

So sorry for your loss.

[@susanlumley5547]

Sorry for the loss of your friend. Taken way too young. ❤

[@GloriousPanic]

I feel you.

[@zamiadams4343]

All the love to you at this hard time, this song is a true heartbreaker.x

[@hankelvisimpersonator2832]

Thanks to those wonderful souls who preserved this so humanity can enjoy experiences like this .... forever! Thanks James Taylor. You ARE a living legend!

[@parkerterrell5578]

My dad disappeared Christmas eve of 93. I was 13. They found his murdered body when the thaw came in march. This is the song I picked for his funeral.

[@juailee]

I’m so sorry 😔

[@cherylali5113]

Very sad.you choose a nice song

[@sheilabookspan9309]

Im so sorry! You are never alone with Jesus. And your father is home. One day again you will be together! 🙏💞

[@merncat3384]

Wow, so sorry man.. beautiful song

[@laisiasanaigulevu8139]

Oh how devastating and heart breaking.. I'm so very sorry.

[@connieroberson3814]

This song made me cry! My husband & I got married 6/26/70. We had almost 50 years married but he passed away 2/7/20! I woke up that morning to find he had passed in his sleep! We had so many happy days & I thought they’d never end! Life is almost unbearable without Jimmy. I miss him more every day. When you’ve been with someone for half a century it’s very hard to carry on as a single person. I still consider myself as married! I’m 72 now & don’t know if I could ever find another Jimmy!

[@boowrathgaming1275]

That is True Love Indeed!

[@carolyngrant2584]

So sorry for your loss I never had a love like that you were very lucky xx

[@davidnikolalde]

😢

[@caroleyre9144]

God bless you I hope you’re doing ok I’m with my Hisband 27 years 29 years together. I feel very grateful you have to cherish each moment together and you did that…true love ways. 🙏🌻☘️❤️

[@dv2033]

I'm assuming the happy years were well worth one of you living alone the last years. What scares me about love is the fear of the feeling of being left alone. Whether it's thru betrayal or death. What are your thoughts?

[@greensombrero3641]

an american icon. one of the greatest ever. a national treasure. what a powerful songwriter and musician.

[@Eleventhearlofmars]

Recorded by the best British corporation, thankfully the bbc were so good at getting great sound for these artists 51 years ago. It sounds like it was recorded yesterday. Infact this is a better recording than some more modern ones.

[@frankmisaege3520]

I think a lot of Sons and Dads have shed tears listening to this legendary tune. I'm one of 'em.

[@maryronan9758]

James reminds me of growing up in the 70s. I feel bad for the kids in 2020. The seventies really were the good ole days.......

[@WyattWinters]

I may have missed the seventies by serveral decades, but trust me I'm not missing out on JT :)

[@GABA9110]

Don't feel bad, Born in 1991 and my Dad introduced me to JT :)

[@christopheralfred729]

Born in ‘86, my dad passed JT down to me. When my daughter was an infant in ‘14, I’d use his Greatest Hits album every night during her nighttime feeding. Passed on to me, now I’m passing it down to her :)

[@matrox]

The 50s and 60s were better. By mid 70s America was just beginning to be the sh!thole we see today.😩😞

[@rachellelewis8705]

I totally agree.

[@joncane]

Brilliant then, brilliant today.

[@emmamortiboy1520]

To write this at 22 about his girlfriend who had sadly passed away is mind blowing

[@robinheyt7240]

Female best friend, if I remember correctly

[@dianaalderfer-lengel2555]

same, reminds me of my bf during nursing school. died from complications of ALS....I'll never have a friend so pure and honest again

[@thewkovacs316]

close female friend breakup of his band, the flying machine his struggle with drugs and alcohol

[@mirandaal4541]

22 is perhaps the most creative age for singer-songwriters. Just a few examples of artists and the hits they wrote at 22: Michael Jackson - "Billie Jean," George Michael - "Careless Whisper," Gary Barlow - "Back For Good," Prince Be (from PM Dawn) - "I'd Die Without You"

[@jenjensen6916]

WHAT A VOICE he had at 22! None other like it, he looks like a cross between Jesus and Kurt Cobain. ha!

[@RichardZumach]

This music was so compassionate what's happened to this generation ???

[@knarf_on_a_bike]

"Lord knows when the cold wind blows it'll turn your head around." Gets me every time. 😥

[@anaraspini6917]

Please know this: if you start scrolling down the comments from the start of the song on, your comment and the part of the song where James sings those exact words synchronize 🥰

[@saint1981311158]

Ditto

[@alisonc-s6658]

My favourite line of the song ❤️

[@Araconox]

Exactly for me as well. Everyman should wrap themselves around this line and song. Even 50 years later it sounds as fresh and prescient as it ever did, when I was 20 or now at 70. Life is so short it just takes my breath away.

[@rico9955]

@@Araconox can I get your thoughts on this line? I’ll be very honest I can’t seem to figure it out, I’m not entirely sure what it means but none the less I love it. What does it mean to you?

[@juliedeleon9337]

There will never be another James Taylor and David Gates in the music industry.

[@aicarnie]

The ladies and gentlemen who worked as BBC sound engineers back then were incredibly talented. The live sound quality from shows like The Old Grey Whistle Test was so far beyond anything offered by other shows / channels.

[@adrianbew4414]

awsome sound, not really bettered today.

[@RobDK-wn1no]

Agreed. The other classic I love is Rod Stewart singing Maggie May on Top of the Pops from the same period!

[@rebeccacorbin1590]

This is the epitome of the 70s for me. Hanging out with friends and someone pulls out an acoustic guitar. Sometimes around a campfire....no cell phones. I really feel sorry for kids today. That sweet simply is gone.

[@Sides3Sides]

No, it’s not. Just different from your past. Things change, but sweetness still here. ❤️

[@whoatherejohnny]

No need to diminish the present to cherish the past. You have your memories and they will have theirs.

[@SusanGeyer-l4k]

Around a fire on a beach in Gran Canaria falling in love with someone called ..James...his voice and his guitar. I often wonder if he remembers me. A wonderful night.

[@joeobrien196]

Still an amazingly beautiful song. This version has the same effect on me that it had 50 years ago.

[@Eleventhearlofmars]

This is the best version ever recorded imo just because the bbc recorded it. They had the best sound engineers around for the time. This is 51 years old and sounds like it was recorded yesterday, it’s that crisp and clear.

[@gravy2973]

Joe a masterpiece 🙏🏾

[@adobemastr]

One man, one guitar. Pure talent with no unnecessary extras.

[@susanroycroft89]

Yes indeed, no distractions in the background ( don't need 'em ) just the singer and the guitar. Great to see 😮😊

[@boxfox2945]

Helps that he could play a guitar, pretty well. No need for blaring amp

[@alightthatnevergoesout]

In the year 2024, I finally got to see James Taylor live in concert. It’s incredible that at 76, he sounds as good as he did when he was in his early 20s. Was a bucket list moment for me getting to watch him perform this song live. God bless you, James. One of the great Troubadours.

[@Thehighcat]

I am 56 never will forget the songs of this time

[@strongdelusion9442]

The self absorbed sadness of addiction and the loss of hope! 14 years clean and sober and I still feel the pain, every time I hear this song it brings me right back! Get clean and stay clean through all of life's ups and downs, don't use no matter what! May God bless you all!

[@manidietrich4315]

Best and spot on comment! Thank you for sharing 🙂

[@Tracylindilou]

Blessed Be

[@richdorak1547]

Amen. Carry the message. You never know who is listening at any given time. Might be just in time. God bless you.

[@timscherfner849]

Spot on comment. "Suzanne" was a girl James became friends with in rehab. She unfortunately died there and this song was born.

[@angelibarra9125]

Ok

[@chriswillis64]

This song never gets old. 💕

[@royferguson3909]

neither will we , my virtual friend

[@barbbombardir8854]

Agreed 💕

[@yessie_48]

Playing this for my 17 year old senior cat as he slowly passes away. James has always been such a comforting voice to me and I hope it helps him feel more at peace during his last days ❤️

[@bobloblaw9791]

WoW, from 1 cat lover to another. 😢

[@paulrhodesquinn]

I feel your pain 😢What a wonderful thing to do for your lovely cat. I hope he didn’t suffer. 🩷

[@milliemitchell7716]

Okay, now you made me cry. I have a sweet old boy feline with multiple health issues and the mere thought of losing him is just too much. I hope your boy passed peacefully over the rainbow bridge where he can chase butterflies with his pals.

[@margaretwhittaker2291]

This takes me back to Summer, 1985, an evening ferry ride to Staten Island. There was a guy singing this and it was my 1st trip to the U.S.A. one of several, staying with wonderful friends. I knew I would have this beautiful memory all my days, one of the happiest times of my life.

[@mbrownie22]

What an incredible well written song, one of the best ever.

[@TheJewellian]

One day in the future people will ask what were singer songwriters?.... and they will show them this clip as the epitome of the art, an emotional, melancholic, introspective, powerful and original example of song and performance by a true one of a kind artist. Almost no one today has this kind of gift

[@davidroberge4809]

Yes, I wonder when we will have artificial intelligence robots providing our background music

[@margiestaneff568]

Add what a loss that is! I was listening to a very contemporary music station on cable, on the music was so weak and mainly just fluff. No heart, no soul, no story behind the lyrics, if you could call them that...no meaning. Sad.

[@Mr25thfret]

Wow @Julian Davies, I think you just summed it up. Thanks for sharing.

[@cynthiaahern9081]

Agree. Though Ed Sherren (sp?) Is an exception

[@stephstarotinterpretations9682]

You're damn right. Carole King, Carly Simon, John Denver, Harry Chapman, on and on and on. Very sad.

[@dianasmith4558]

I’m listening in 2024…love me some James Taylor - timeless!

[@HikingwithGus]

Our music was so much more meaningful and emotional. Looking back on my 67 years I would not trade them, maybe change a few things but life has been good as I am still here.

[@thebowerscomplex5753]

I play and sing this beautiful song often still, even at 73 years old. I believe it’s the favorite song of my life and JT my favorite singer.

[@davidprosser553]

I'm also 73 and play this one a lot.

[@jakebrandt5882]

Timeless. One of the greatest pieces of songwriting to ever exist.

[@gregadcox4100]

Well said. Totally agree!

[@CODYJM822]

Without question 💯

[@stelamenezes7073]

Fire and Rain...James Taylor 70's Wonderful Song....Forever 💙 Who's listening in 2022?

[@respiratoryed]

Whose listening in 2024?

[@snake91977]

Singing this song since I was a teenager in Raymondville, Texas. Now 2024, in my 70s in sunny San Diego.

[@clintscofield3897]

I'm still listening to this in 2024 The songs in the '70s and '80s. I still listen to him very much. The '70s was a great error for me. I love the '70s

[@bd_danks6690]

This song makes me cry. Every time. It doesn’t matter where I’m at in life. This something about this song that hits me.

[@michaelpress9863]

Especially when you read the backstory and put yourself in his shoes (or attempt to).

[@mrjmillz4441]

Got me to...now🥲

[@beckywatson81]

James Taylor has the most soothing music. His music really helps to calm the human brain. It also helps to emotionally deal with life.

[@petmomful2260]

"Try not to try to hard, it's just a lovely ride." I have this posted on a board in my office at home.

[@johnkolose8939]

Yes I grew up in the 70ties when songs really meant something so meaningful alots changed since then...

[@Cletus1987]

Hope all is well Ms. Becky. Bless you

[@MaryKSims]

She, your Mother will be gentle in your memory. Always. Never easy to lose your Mother! Bless you

[@SterlingRe]

My god he sounds incredible , both the vocals and the acoustic guitar. This is really special. 53 years later and I’m thrilled to listen to this classic that I never tire of.

[@danieljones9392]

You are so righr

[@lilpoohbear653]

kids now do not know how to truly connect...yes, it is heartbreaking

[@emmarae4322]

This video was filmed the day I was born. I'm now 53. ❤ His voice so incredible, so comforting

[@respiratoryed]

Who’s listening in 2024?

[@candydickson9415]

This song never gets old

[@OVOXBEATS]

Yeah yup

[@traceyreed6790]

Me and you...and that is OK

[@carlajean7478]

I just listened to this song last night and cried my eyes out !!! It's such a good song brings back so many memories. 4 -23-24💖

[@pakviroti3616]

It's timeless.

[@John-q9i9g]

My dad died in my arms in 2019 and I know that he is in a better place with no pain or suffering, rest in peace Pop

[@philfitzsimmons616]

When music was an extension of a human being’s own magic and not a display of production technology.

[@chaplainmattsanders4884]

1:25 “Won’t you look down upon me, Jesus...” That line gets me every time.

[@kellysamuels7456]

Me too! Very Soulful....

[@borkumriff642]

Same here in Amsterdam !!!

[@Romans8-9]

Surprising Mr Taylor showed such reverence for the Lord in that one song lyric and never became a believer.

[@Albertanator]

@@Romans8-9 Not yet anyways.....

[@joefriedman9843]

I'm not religious in the slightest and I completely agree. Something about it is really impactful.

[@margiestaneff568]

Bittersweet memories...bit of a tearing up going on here..

[@ernestscuttle9139]

Just a bit? It’s torrential here.

[@jamescoleman4245]

I remember my angel on earth. Henrietta Meeks. I cry each day to see her spirit as I go home to I am. Fire and Rain. To God be the Glory. Presence and Peace.

[@thomasnelson5758]

It's always chilling watching artists perform famous legendary songs before they became massive hits. This song is now one of Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Songs of All Time and here he is quietly introducing and playing it to minimal response at the beginning. Nowadays if James starts picking that intro it will send audiences into rapturous applause

[@bfnb21]

That's because they don't know how to behave anymore.

[@Morg1939]

Me & My husband listening to you Willie, we’ve been together 41 years🎉❤👏👏

[@BDRickMC]

Who the hell is Willie?

[@margaretlowe5220]

I get goosebumps and cry whenever I hear this song. Lost my best friend to suicide while we were estranged. It really hit home!

[@elizabethnovotny109]

I cannot imagine…I was estranged for years from a best friend… came back in contact and things were awesome… then she got cancer… I will always remember that on her deathbed she remembered and said…when you were mad at me….it made me so sick inside. I do believe that she’s asleep in Christ and that we will be together again!!! I hope that you have those same beliefs. JT is not a believer… which makes me so sad for him. Those of us who have Jesus look forward to a big celebration! His blessings now and always!!!💗

[@josh2663]

Sorry for your loss, hope all is well

[@jayneholdsworth5608]

So sorry for you're heartbrake

[@bigsur175]

I wonder if my exwife would think about me if I commit suicide 🤔 cause it's getting tough

[@AbbyNormal777]

At least she was given some peace. I failed at my attempt, but never again.

[@Miskeybusiness]

That's such a beautiful tribute to our Lord and saviour jesus chirst in he's name we will forever ❤

[@jena8728]

My dad passed away a few days ago...Thank you James Taylor. Your music is healing my broken heart 💔

[@lawtonloraine4144]

I was 12 years old when this came out, i listened to it on a cliff edge watching the surf until I went in and found myself at home. My house was not a home but a hell I escaped to go surfing and meeting hippies who gave me my first hugs.

[@lauratompkins5006]

Love my James. He was my first love, and I've been blessed to see him 7x. I always wait until it's quiet, and yell out "I love you, James!". He always says "I love you, too". He is the very best. Ever.💙💙

[@monilaninetynine3811]

Wow😳

[@bobf4819]

Such a soulful tenor. Music of this quality helps us define, understand, and love life.

[@MattyKnox]

I'm only 39 but have always been a big James Taylor fan, one of the greatest song writers of our time. I've always loved this song but it hits different now after the recent sudden loss of my 18 year old nephew. Mr. Taylor will likely never see this comment but if so, thank you Sir.

[@jamestaylor]

Everyone here sends healing thoughts to your family. We're so sorry for your lossl

[@MattyKnox]

@@jamestaylor thank you so much for the reply sir ❤️

[@jedshilling4918]

One of my close family friends passed away unexpectedly the other day and this song came on my shuffle playlist. I immediately lost it. Going to miss him dearly. Thankful my father introduced great music to me at such a young age. God speed.

[@stevewoytus5894]

I played this video and these lyrics at my wifes funeral!! So many people broke down!!

[@toniemcfadden296]

Heartbreaking to look back. ❤❤❤

[@MyRofaith]

His music along with Carole King's music kept me sane during my assignment in the USAF from 1969 --1973.... that Gibson J50 sings along with JT...

[@debrasaunders7200]

Thank you for your service and welcome home baby

[@dleoner1]

Mr. Martin, JT and Norah Jones’ music helped me out immensely during OIF1. Thanks for paving the way for a young buck like me. R/ A Retired Marine

[@tavaramirez668]

Thankyou for serving❤🙏

[@H0ldDaPickle]

This song reminds me of my little girl I lost when she was just a baby. I love you Nico, and daddy still thinks about you everyday.

[@denisevanselow2722]

❤🫂

[@BlueJWay999]

I'm sitting here bawling my eyes out thinking of a dear friend I lost to drugs and how I always held onto hope that one day she would come back to us and get better. This song hits hard.

[@theway3660]

You will see her again!

[@geekhan559]

am 67 have been watching the next generation of my family grow, knowing all the while im getting older and i see the world in a different light