Fire and Rain James Taylor

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Written by James Taylor, performed here by Kappa Danielson
I love James Taylor....love his songs...his voice.... This song was written after he was told that an old friend (Suzanne) had committed suicide. He wasn't told right away because they thought the knowledge would upset him and interfere with his career; he was in London at the time. She did not die in a plane crash as is commonly thought. Flying Machines, mentioned near the end of the song, was a reference to James's band that was breaking up and a career that then was not going well for him. The first verse is about hearing about the death of Suzanne, the 2nd about his battle against heroin, and the third about his hospital stay for depression and drug addiction, and the major disappointments happening in his music career. The amazing thing to me is that this song is about so many dang depressing things and yet it has such a comforting feeling about it....and somehow a feeling hope that is not directly expressed but just seems to flow with the song....I love how he weaves these three different topics together as if they were one subject and really they are...the struggle against things he could not control that were tearing his world apart.
Just yesterday morning they let me know you were gone
Susanne the plans they made put an end to you
I walked out this morning and I wrote down this song
I just can't remember who to send it to
I've seen fire and I've seen rain
I've seen sunny days that I thought would never end
I've seen lonely times when I could not find a friend
But I always thought that I'd see you again
Won't you look down upon me, Jesus
You've got to help me make a stand
You've just got to see me through another day
My body's aching and my time is at hand
And I won't make it any other way
Oh, I've seen fire and I've seen rain
I've seen sunny days that I thought would never end
I've seen lonely times when I could not find a friend
But I always thought that I'd see you again
Been walking my mind to an easy time my back turned towards the sun
Lord knows when the cold wind blows it'll turn your head around
Well, there's hours of time on the telephone line to talk about things
to come
Sweet dreams and flying machines in pieces on the ground
Oh, I've seen fire and I've seen rain
I've seen sunny days that I thought would never end
I've seen lonely times when I could not find a friend
But I always thought that I'd see you, baby, one more time again, now
Thought I'd see you one more time again
There's just a few things coming my way this time around, now
Thought I'd see you, thought I'd see you fire and rain, now

[@misterterryb]

Wow. Thank you internet! Thank you KZbin. I am sitting at my computer on a small rock in the middle of the Indian Ocean called Mauritius, and you touched me. I love your voice. I love James Taylor and this song is one of my favourites and you did it perfectly. Well done. You have a new subscriber and I even checked the email notifications for any new uploads by you. Thank you so much Kappa. Thierry.

[@cinderellalifestyle]

WOW! Kappa,..that is absolutely beautiful , and you are right....a comforting song. real life troubles sometimes birth the best in song. I'm listening with headphones, amazing audio quality. I always thot the fire and rain had to do with mental hospital shock and water therapy treatments,,,,don't know where I ever read it , or was told it,-might to be truth, even...so many lil nuggets tuck away in ones super computer!LOL..Blessing and thankyou for this beautiful performance. SWEET! XOsLaurie

[@chandragunawan9469]

that vocal.........have a very strong character !!!!!! very nice

[@bluesrockman1]

This is killer!! "gives me goosebumps"..and that is how it's done!!! Just Fantastic!!!

[@Cat_festation]

Best cover of this song...nailed it. I'm now a fan.

[@Swamp46Daddy]

1st class Kappa........love your voice.......Darrell

[@MrWest1960]

So...for the last four hours... I've been listenin to your heart... through this gift you possess...I find my self in tears and regret...melted...touched...taken aback...lovin this moment without a comeback. I am fiftyone and cry when I sing JT's lyrics...mm...such sweet melodies and word from but a man. Kappa you have touched this mans heart and it was good...thanks, Patrick

[@woodworks9]

OMG woman, you almost pulled a tear from my dry eyes.

[@marcodalla7720]

Now I try to play this song.You are a good musician.Have a good time.

[@jdavid6358]

Just discovered you and your family's songs.... Amazing... Thank you for sharing.. You are truly Blessed...

[@KappaDanielsonmusic]

THANK YOU for buyin' my CD...love love love and love that. :) I'm at least thinking about the next one.....:))@LeSphinx2

[@mackme1465]

Less than a hand full of vocalist moves me to tears when I listen. Kappa Danielson is one of Gods most precious gift to mankind.

[@craigmonteforte1478]

Absolutely Beautiful cover thankyou for sharing your talents with the world

[@timtipton5071256]

Just so good...what a set of pipes you've got...beautiful...

[@yccmzimmy]

Hi Kappa, no matter if you will read this or not, but I just wanted to thank you! I’ve just stumbled into this version of Fire & Rain, I was not looking at this specific song or at anything directly related to James Taylor… but I love this particular song but I have to admit that it’s been years since the last time I heard it… So I am very glad that YT proposed it to me and even more happy that proposed me this version! The notes you wrote about are extremely interesting, I never though about this song as you wrote, also because I did not know every fact that you mentioned, but it is an interesting perspective that you brought us. I have to admit that, not knowing some of the things you mentioned and not being an English mother tongue (se years ago even the song lyrics where not completely clear to me, and we did not have internet), the music and James voice always delivered to me a sense of relief… as if: news and reality are really bad and sad but I am alive and I can get through somehow. Words does not say so… but the atmosphere has a different intensity. Thanks a lot!

[@66jrider]

Wow you amaze me every time thanks for sharing love the fresh breath of air . Please keep sharing.

[@jjsharshaw]

I think your cover is far more emotionally evocative than Sweet Baby Jame's. How do I know? I cry earlier. Also...without checking, I think I hear a bit of your own guitar riffs between verses and they are as beautiful as your voice. I don't want to cry now. Had a couple of blows within weeks, not quite as bad as Taylor's but still... And still, as Emerson Lake and Palmer might say, Still you turn me on. And there is comfort in your music.

[@jonjayCA]

I love your red Snark...OH and your vioce most excelent! thx you

[@NitaRuthSings]

So beautiful 😍 so so beautiful 😍 tysm for sharing I fill like I should be paying A ticket or something your so awesome 👏🏻

[@Getanewjob1ify]

Absolutely beautiful!

[@kennethfowler1061]

I Literally Love the way you preform this song and that's really saying something Special, Since it is one of My All Time Favorites!! Love It!

[@scottsirkis4531]

My favorite J.T song. You have done it justice well done.

[@groupflix]

Beautiful...thank you

[@gavassaluthie]

One word only, Wonderful!!

[@jeremychorney8921]

To cover a James Taylor is big boots to fill. You did an incredible job. you are a true pleasure to listen to.

[@hohnersblues]

Beautyfull !! I keep on following you. Gr. from The Netherlands

[@donnysmith8247]

beautiful voice.

[@KappaDanielsonmusic]

Thanks!

[@jamesi1065]

voice of an angel

[@akosirolandr]

Love the slow tempo. Awesome!

[@sportsportsport]

Oh my! firstly, that Martin looks like a great instrument, and secondly, your performance was very good. Sensational! ;-) One day I hope to pluck up the courage to sing and learn this on the acoustic.

[@davehoffman63]

Another very nice interpretation! James has always been my favorite artist. Even got to meet him once and shake his hand. As I extended my hand, I said "Give me some of that magic James", he smiled and shyly said, "OK". Another great song, I want played at my funeral is "You Can Close Your Eyes". Please check out my version of Fire and Rain at, Dave the guitar guy Thanks for posting, your great! Peace, Dave

[@twowinds]

Thanks for sharing your talent and voice :) Wonderfully Done !

[@huntergobin6502]

I've been listening to you and your family, and i think you guys could be the next big thing. I know you all are probably busy, but i wouldn't mind hearing a song you wrote yourself!

[@skhong]

Where have you been hiding? You are amazing!!

[@BountyHunterOutdoorAdventures]

This has always been one of my all time favorite songs and I can say your version is totally awesome. Thanks for bringing this song back to life for me!!!!

[@TheWineworks]

Absolutely mesmerising.

[@jon05syd]

Kappa your voice is angelic, and your interpretation of this fine classic song is nothing short of subline. You should be so proud of this Absolutely Brilliant cover. Well Done. Looking forward to more. Thanks for sharing.

[@paulpayton8238]

Ive found you by accident glad I did your good, God bless you all and America lol Paul p Birmingham England x x

[@maryjanemiles3525]

This is amazing. Such a beautiful song and voice.

[@profwaldo]

This is one of those songs that you can't help but sing along with. But when I sang along with you your harmonies sounded off from mine. I don't know..., it might be because it's our first take. Although I suppose it's "possible" that it's because I sing good fer sh...uhmmm..., poorly. Beautiful rendition, vocally and instrumentally. Very Very Nice work !

[@xxxkeeniexxx]

beautiful

[@DAVIDDAMIENR]

Always GREAT David

[@gumbah541]

Thank's for sharing Kappa ! I love the slower tempo...

[@aspenriverrun]

oh, my -- Breathtaking, honestly! Your voice, the deeply resonating guitar sound, your playing style, and most of all your emotion delivering it...truly gorgeous. Could sit and listen to this all day. Mr. JT would be so proud of the justice done to his phemonenol song. Thank you for the background info. Coming from that era, this is the first I know of it, as many others have also said here. What talent!

[@garythompson2682]

Thank you, would be nice to see your sister sing this song

[@leebirdwell]

I would love it if you would cover When The Rain Comes from the Beatles. I used to sing a version of that together with this.

[@BluesCrossing]

I'm hooked. All of your video's are so good... and with your girls... amazing! thank you!

[@jivngirl1]

Dido

[@stephenbunker9290]

You are amazing , I can't believe I've only just discovered you...I can only imagine Kappa 😇

[@ClayIsis]

Kappa, this is probably your greatest cover of a standard song. In my opinion, it's as classic as Judy Collins doing Joni Mitchell's 'Both Sides Now'. You own this rendition in every way and anyone listening knows that you feel it from the depth of your soul. I'm a huge fan of yours. I would love to hear you do "A Case Of You" or "Both Sides Now".

[@miliagost]

is amazing! What is the guitar up?... her sound is beautiful... and your voice too.. Regards!... Mili from Argentina...

[@danieldonovan852]

lovely

[@itsbadlands]

amazing cover

[@ibercellargentina3776]

Bellisimo cover, una gran voz.

[@LemireCassie]

I would love to hear some Carole King. I think you would be amazing. I have to say my favorite is the duo of you and Paul singing Sunshine On My Shoulders. I am taken to another place when I hear it. Blessings, to you all. In Jesus. Cassie

[@LPFAN71]

Absolutely amazing!!! Great cover!!! Loving your music!!!

[@osmaritorianalopez1900]

I got goosebumps

[@jordenmassmusic]

This is the first cover of this song I've heard on here with actual feeling behind the lyrics. Good job!

[@Poppaswine33]

girl you can sing....

[@roastedsmurf]

holy wow - your vocals are out of this world. Where can I buy your music?

[@luis439]

Great job!!

[@gav25x]

That was fantastic!! :-)

[@CarlosPuertoMusic]

bonita cancion

[@gv2wheels]

Really AMAZING :)

[@bodhrongaming4207]

You guy's should seriously think about getting record deal

[@davemaid6741]

got that Reba going!great job

[@KappaDanielsonmusic]

@Sanxxxz what kind of lessons do you want to take? What do you want to learn?

[@zacholson12]

Very nice playing! I like your voice too but I think you use just a little too much vibrato for my taste. Good cover though!

[@Savinfaith]

NICE!!!!!!!

[@lapinemike]

One more thing...what kind of Mic are you using here? Great sound!!

[@KappaDanielsonmusic]

Ha...yes...dear James...come sing with me please....:) @manriq47

[@KappaDanielsonmusic]

@tonkatoy84 Thank you...:)) It's an MXL 4000 condensor.... :)

[@sheehan55]

Well done Kappa

[@charlesgoffnett-h9b]

Terrific ...one of the best covers of Fire and Rain on the net...

[@martinamayr5401]

Super

[@Wooddragon45]

Nice cover...

[@aLilBitOfLuv]

That was a very beautiful rendition of this song. It was one of my dad's favorites, he passed away almost 3 years ago now. Thank you for making me cry in a good way.

[@3rk4u]

i clicked cos i wanted to hear this great trak with a female vocalist/u nailed it sister a great job/please cover a few B Dylan traks/its ridiculous that sony steal all his music.

[@KappaDanielsonmusic]

@cinderellalifestyle You are right ! I read that also...what I put in the box there was taken from a direct quote of his about each verse....he has dropped quite a few hints about what it all means...the water and shock treatments holy cow...he was so young and had already been through so much....amazing. Thank you very much Laurie.....

[@dales095]

Good Job you have Judy Collins sound in this

[@KappaDanielsonmusic]

@ChrisWooleyAC I'm in standard tuning...:) capo on the second fret. His recording is capo 3...I chose to drop it a half step for my voice...on one live video here on youtube he plays in the same key I do here except in kept it capo 3 and had every string tuned down a half step....I liked that key...I played it that way for a bit....but decided for live playing that it would be easiest to just drop the capo so I wouldn't have to retune every string inbetween songs....

[@KappaDanielsonmusic]

Ha ha...made me smile...I luv my snark too...:) It's a great little tuner and how can you not luv somethin' called a snark? It's impossible....:P @jonjayCA

[@PatMeruseye]

what a FANTASTIC performance !!!

[@KappaDanielsonmusic]

@Sanne012 Ah...thank you..:)

[@JagdishRao]

You are amazing, Kappa ! Could listen to your voice all day.....Jagdish

[@deborahporter5463]

Haven't visited your videos in awhile, gee this one is beautiful as always. I especially like being able to see your fingers the entire time to help me learn some of the chords. I am 61 yrs old, never get tire of learning something new--thanks for posting! I won't wait so long in between viewing.

[@davrench8612]

OH... !!! ??? KAPPA.. Such a Great voice and guitar.. such a lovely tribute to this song!

[@othercousin]

Ppl coment on your voice, you're beauty, and spirit ( and they're are right) Doing it you're own way. makes me only love the song even more. I've been watching you grow in playing abitly since you joined. no-one but James can play like that style he created, but you're getting dang good! **********STANDING OVATION********* from the first vocals to the end..and after the crowd has gone. Peace & Harmony bri

[@davemcconnell4195]

Kappa, I get more impressed with every video of yours I watch. You seem to have the unique ability to make a song completely your own, while still retaining the elements of the song that made it great. I would like to hear some of your original songs when you get the time to post them. Bright blessings from the Spellsinger.

[@curbshoppin]

we so love your voice Kappa....your guitar playin great videos you have just hit your stride in the last year or so........we have heard this song by about every artist you can think of from James to Cher...we'd say you hold your own with any of them....Cathy and Bill in Des Moines

[@Kcjm1134]

Nicely done Kappa!!!! My favorite song and you nailed it!!! Keep up the great work!!!

[@mdogg1604]

KD, you and your family are awesome! I like to search for good covers, and you folks are amazing!

[@stevenfoxworth1755]

Kappa i just now stumbled across your videos, you are beautiful woman with an amazing talant and voice. It was pleasure listening to you play an sing.

[@at90percent]

So many singers on KZbin sing to canned music. It's nice to see you playing the guitar yourself while you sing. It means you're double talented. Also it's just cool.

[@joerchBr]

Hi Kappa, which one of my favorite songs by James Taylor. You sing the song with much feeling and do you play guitar very well. Greetings from Detmold / Germany Joerg

[@pickerman4]

I love all your music Kappa. You so such a good job and this is no exception. Of the many, many covers of the this song on youtube, this is by far the best!! ~George~

[@geoff-l3v]

We all except it's hard to even get near JT Is impossible on the musical level but you have taken this song somewhere most can't. The beautiful guitar and voice just smooth it out into this higher level.

[@caryoki6916]

Thank you girl, I see James Taylor giving you a standing ovation.

[@KenSerpico5450]

Kap is such a love.

[@sandonthebeach9868]

Love The LYRICS and ARTISt(James TAYLOR) is GREAT(Your Version of this COVER is Awesome)p.s.Ive seen FIRE and I've SEEN RAIN.Look DOWN Upon ME JESUS HELP ME MAKE a STAND 🎸📻I've seen LONELY TIMES when i COULD NOT FIND A FRIEND,WISH i COULD SEE u BABY 1 MORE TIME AGAIN.. 🎶🎹😎📻

[@PatMeruseye]

wow. wow. wow! :)