James Taylor Acceptance Speech at the 2000 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

[@peterjones4621]

If any singer, songwriter, musician deserves to be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame it is JAMES TAYLOR. James is a genius in all aforementioned attributes. On of top of it all he's a really nice guy, I love his concerts and the way he interacts so intimately with the audience makes his performances such a pleasure to experience. A night with James Taylor is a special treat I hope everyone gets the opportunity to experience.

[@BetterqQoL]

And he’s a National Treasure and a Great Storyteller.

[@summertea545]

He's always been in my Rock n Roll Hall of Fame. Thanks James for all your work.

[@Harpplayer504]

What a Great Artist, if anyone deserves to be in the Hall of Fame,its James!

[@richardtaylor8595]

One of the greatest songwriters and just an humble person. Love ya James. How sweet it is.

[@san2tube]

James Taylor is such a beautiful mind!! What an amazing musician AND human being...

[@onefoot7]

Best concerts I've ever been to, by far.....

[@PeterStrachanMusic]

Another special person. What a writer and singer.

[@peternewman1179]

A True artist and poet and incredible guitar player.

[@redspinifex3088]

Lovely, lovely man is James Taylor. Sings and plays beautifully and has written some truly beautiful songs and music.

[@bernlin2000]

One of the greatest singer-songwriters of all time. Such a gracious man, for all his talents and successes.

[@JayJoJonny]

JT, I wish I could have been there. You’re so appreciated & your art is amazing. Don’t stop, never stopping more appearances to come ❤️

[@juniorjohnson5961]

Always liked James Taylor been listening since the late 60s .

[@oakwalkermusic2593]

Love both of their dry humor so much.

[@aineforest]

Wow how powerful was that when he thanked those who helped him with addiction what a man to be so mindful and inspiring truly a soul we are blessed to hear his music 🎼🎶

[@103lorig]

My favorite singer!

[@barbarabiondi310]

❤❤❤❤

[@ponygon777]

Wonderful speech. I was surprised how funny it was.

[@kapwapoedolomitetalabritne8841]

Very humble and soft spoken person James Taylor

[@carmenbrown3437]

His recovery is as inspiring as his music.

[@toniking8630]

So deserving love James Taylor what a great legend.

[@NoelKerns]

So well deserved!

[@lastonestanding3417]

James, what a lot of giving you have done. Thank you.

[@sallylarson882]

Love his calm songs 😌

[@x-el8186]

2022 and still rocking’ with this guy👍🏾

[@pastorowenwardsr]

An amazing man

[@johnfife3062]

Gracious and witty as always.

[@cardo1111]

I saw him in Saratoga NY with Jackson Browne this week, he still sounds great 👍🏽

[@peterbabooram7798]

Legendary singer an guitar player

[@kalebschulz7310]

You can sure tell that Paul was in the Heather phase. James is one of the greatest, He’s too good.

[@lindakerr262]

Humble & funny, just love this man!!

[@gregdahlen4375]

how can you tell that about Paul?

[@thelevisullivan]

@@gregdahlen4375 You can tell by his hair. It was cut pretty short while he was with Heather.

[@KJ-vc3sw]

I was very relieved that he didn't say anything rude and lascivious about my dead mother. That often happens during these kinds of award ceremonies.

[@StevenCarinci]

Sting was an aspiring folk guitarist until he saw James Taylor after which he figured he'd try punk rock instead.

[@martycech5844]

2:25... Amen Brothers and Sisters, Amen❤️

[@haskellbob]

Amazing sense of humor. You can see him crack Johnny Carson the hell up... you can find it easy.

[@Jpw824]

Two James’s

[@jameskwon7617]

I love James Taylor. Let's get John Prine in as well.

[@ElvarMasson]

Who ?

[@homebest1777]

Elvar Masson what planet are u from..john prime is one of the best songwriters of all time....he recently just passed away..what a great artist and writer

[@scorpnov13]

I ask Alexa often at night for some sweet baby James as I fall off to sleep

[@gregdahlen4375]

his clothes are reasonably tailored so guess the last name fits

[@RG-hf4et]

My brother-in-law is his twin. It's scary. Lolol.

[@normsantos1274]

at the time, Valerie was still alive...

[@trustgsheets7269]

My name isn't Steve

[@trustgsheets7269]

No nukes

[@ter521fad]

He thanked pretty much everybody except Carly Simon. Hmmmmm

[@phishbill]

This was twenty years ago and he was with his fiancee. Carly was/is/always will be awesome and a great in her own right..but..let it go?

[@SuperC888]

3:18 🤢🤮