Secret of Life - James Taylor

[@KastkingAngler]

Loved how The Orville used this song in the season 3 finale. Could not have picked a better song!!!

[@smaran353]

case here from The Orville, loved the song

[@stephenfarthing3819]

I concur with that - both of you. I have been trying to locate the sheet music for this. So I can have a go at it. I believe that I can do it.

[@BLACKINFINITYETERNITY]

are you high? In The End by Black Veil Brides is much better option

[@1badsteed]

Just saw it and came here. I was thinking, "Man, that sounds like a James Taylor style song." Guess I was right

[@BLACKINFINITYETERNITY]

@@1badsteed l believe the Orville version of this song is much better than the original.

[@geokon3]

Damn, whoever chooses songs for The Orville has a great taste! First "Flowers Never Bend With The Rainfall" and now this!

[@kayell1010]

Seth McFarlane is a music enthusiast, he’s got an especial love for the classics. All his stuff have such amazing soundtracks

[@Lee-oj3ro]

Yeah. Very true. I hope this is not their last season. I love to be introduced to good music and this is good music.

[@Karmakatt6]

😢 ❤️

[@Swamillup]

It's not such a stretch that this song will still be being sung 445 years after being written.

[@rambledogs2012]

Scott Grimes sang it beautifully too. I had to check it out and landed here.

[@jackster564]

My husband sang this to me at our 1997 wedding, he surprised me. Unfortunately my angel passed away 3 years ago. Today is my 24th anniversary, I’ll listen to this song on June 21st for the rest of my life. Thanks James😘

[@jillsalkin7389]

Oh, so touching.

[@Lee-oj3ro]

Sorry for your loss and happy anniversary when you read this comment again. At least you have loving memories tied to this song.

[@mikeyjvasquez]

Thanks for sharing. This comment helped me more than you realize with my loss.

[@AetigmaFacade]

The quality of actual artistic definition, might never be recognized…. “Give us a smile”

[@innervisions1828]

May his memory be a blessing.

[@jermaineperalta2269]

I'm here because of The Orville and I love it Seth MacFarlane got great taste in music

[@curtiswiseman3178]

Beautiful song! Scott Grimes did a wonderful job on The Orville at Isaac and Claire’s wedding. I had never heard it before but knew instantly that it had to be a James Taylor song. James may be the most incredible singer/songwriter of my generation.

[@caseydugan3908]

Ditto, 100%

[@michellegardner9381]

Yes!

[@Jurisrachel]

Same! He got the voice/intonations so close, I figured it must be. 🙂

[@patriciaflanagan6962]

I danced with son at his wedding to this song. It's a true gem - and so is my son.

[@debbiegledhill5669]

I will be 65 in November and I have been in love with James Taylor since I was 14. Timeless.....

[@esperanzarodriguez8482]

I understand you!

[@jillsalkin7389]

I hope you've seen him in concert. I have, 5 or 6 times!

[@williamdonahue7869]

The Orville: New Horizons episode 10, and a six-pack of Heineken brought me here! Cheers James, and cheers Scott Grimes! Great work!

[@henrysaylor5890]

After my heart surgery the nurse asked what music do you want to listen to I said James Taylor of course!! "One Man Band"

[@pattigreen9448]

Just heard this on Orville. Had to come see where it came from. I love this song. Whoever chose the music for this show...did an AMAZING job.

[@brucemoeller]

True Story: My little sister got ahold of James' people to see if my wife and I could see his show in Sacramento on June 3rd. You see....I learned to play guitar because of JT. I've been a big fan for decades, and well....I lost all my guitars, music, records...everything in the October firestorm in Santa Rosa. Well....we got free and awesome tix. 6th row. During the intermission, he came out to the stage and mingled with his fans. I waited my turn....he signed a CD for me, and I told him I wanted to thanks his people for getting us here. He took my hand and graciously offered his best for us as we get back on our feet. He's the complete human being thing. He also genuinely has fun with the people. Mr. Taylor....thank you for a special evening.

[@haskellbob]

Wonderful!

[@lindamon5101]

I love him more than words.

[@skylark521]

The secret of life, in his way James understood and helped us all with his music. I often Express my thought that I hope our performers will be with us in Heaven

[@esperanzarodriguez8482]

He is a gentleman, and also a good person

[@jeromegallant2568]

James is why I started playing guitar and writting songs.

[@matthijshebly]

Fantastic song. Fantastically performed here, and recently also on the season 3 finale of The Orville, by Scott Grimes

[@paulbarton2515]

One of the greatest singers, songwriters and players of all time. This song encapsulates his wonderful abilities. Such a great comment and beautiful expression on humanity and our existence. Thanks JT.

[@jesseestrada5903]

This song was played on the season finale of "The Orville: New Horizons". Gordon sang this song for Clair and Isaac's wedding

[@3two3one]

The season 3 finale of The Orville brought me here. Glad to be introduced to this song. Cheers.

[@jkujat75]

The Orville brought me here. Congratulations Isaac & Claire.

[@willc1294]

lol beaten too it as usual, just like flowers never bend with the rainfall last week ;)

[@spg3341]

"If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough" Albert Einstein . What a beautiful song.

[@christinew2208]

"Love is the only road." Thank you, James Taylor, for the years of beautiful music.

[@ednalherault2001]

This was my late niece Aimee Elizabeth's and her husband's favorite song while they were coping with her ALS. love your family when they are coping with life's hardships and support them emotionally. Thank you, JT.

[@rmwein1948]

This Song on Learning to Live with The Passage of Time is Right On in the 21st Century "The Secret of Life Song" is almost 50 Years Ols and is Meaningful Today & Tomorrow and Forever. Too Bad No One Knows This Song Existsnor it meaning is Timeless

[@roygunter3244]

I went to a James Taylor concert and when he starts to play everyone is totally silent, but look around and you will see almost everyone lip syncing with the song. As soon as he finishes we all were clapping, whistling and letting him know how much we appreciated the song but as soon as he turned back to the mike to start the song it was total silence. We all wanted to let everyone else enjoy the magic just like we were. One magic night, I have been a fan since his first song hit the air ways.

[@MrBoston6666]

The most soothing voice in the history of recorded sound.......one could listen to this a hundred times and never get tired of it......talent from another planet.

[@mmsiphonevinyls1027]

In particular with this song its the chorus. I could just listen to "Isn’t it a lovely ride? Sliding down, gliding down. Try not to try too hard, it’s just a lovely ride" sung repeatedly for like an hour or something. It can just go round and round.

[@karenwood1364]

Iadmirethewriting x guitar playing egof rLph mctell as muchadjtbut NOONE has as soothing a voice as ,,goodole lovin man jt,,

[@Ceeby]

Oh! What a meaninful song, I've known James Taylor's music since a teenager, I'm 68 now and still love his music. 🎶🎶

[@steelmollusk]

Here from the Orville also wow such a great song and great ending to the season best season so far. See you later Orville until next season.

[@suereed3474]

Voice still as clear and lovely as when he started out!

[@jillsalkin7389]

I was just thinking it's better. It has so much more character and less "twangy." :-)

[@ChrisGilland]

As someone who is a professional musician myself, totally blind since birth, and loves James Taylor to pieces, this was absolutely awesome! And your vocal fit the song absolutely flawlessly. Great job! Keep up the good work. I'm impressed.

[@khungus6341]

The secret of life is listening 'often' to James Taylor.

[@mickjager5974]

+K Hungus Or at least sure that that enjoying part easier!

[@mumausarbogast-fonck423]

I can relate, I've been in love with him since I was 16 years old, still love his music and now I'm 53 ;-)

[@despobaltoumas8075]

So well said, more than often!

[@robinsanders7726]

His gift to us ❤️

[@willieestrada6523]

Very CORRECT

[@quentinsouthall6771]

"Third Rock From the Sun" brought me here. Planets spinning through space, the smile upon your face... Speechless...

[@scottb591]

Yeah I caught it on there. I knew it was jt just couldn't remember the name

[@mmsiphonevinyls1027]

Yeah i admit that this song introduced me to his entire catalog, bar You've Got A Friend. Being younger and British, apart from that song id never heard anything by him. This one is just amazing.

[@cocoindacochea2229]

I hope I could keep this wise words in mind all thru my daily life, to be a better person...

[@412bones]

Pure joy in his eyes when he sings. The face gives it away love him

[@cubic1987]

Been a huge fan since I was 15 or 16. Am now 60!

[@francisallanlim2535]

moi es 52! totally agree

[@lemuelhadnod8469]

+Clare Williams first heard in 87 now lifetime fan at 47

[@coltcooper9661]

Me too! (Exactly, ie, 15-16 now 60) 😉

[@TheZacdes]

me too:)

[@1610austin]

kind of adopted james a little later in my life ... and now that i did .... i look back at his earlier works ... and up to .. today , james is a super talent ,and a legend . and yes when i was 15 in 70 ... thats rite ... ill be 65 in april ... i just could,nt figure guys like taylor out ..... cockburn .. joni and a few others from that era .... they were...... and some still are very sophisticated musicians to this day . sorry to say ... but the folk musicians of today just dont have that ... IT factor,

[@TheSongbird3364]

This is one of my all time favorite songs.

[@gordonepping2535]

James Taylor, his music just makes happy, glad to be alive enjoying the passage of time with family and friends, God Bless You James Taylor.

[@rjk3738]

I remember in 2nd grade during an AV time period singing out loud Fire and Rain. Not realizing that the headset I had on block all other sound. I literally unknowingly serenade my entire class. Embarrassed yes but at the same time proud.

[@dbsnyder4503]

This old world would be a so much a better place if more people would just follow James Secret Of Life.

[@benwade7334]

I remember when James Taylor was on A&E's "By request Live" television show. His son, Ben, called in and asked his father to play this song. This is just one of many gems in Taylor's beautiful catalogue of tunes. Great live performance, but then again aren't they all? What a lovely ride...made a little better with James Taylor's contributions to the ears and souls of us all.

[@marthamagee2055]

I totally remember that!!

[@paulbarton2515]

Being an old hippie, I have listened to plenty of this music over the course of many years. This is a great song, from any era.

[@levaraviv4067]

On my will , I requested this song to be played on my funeral. God bless.✌️

[@clariceamaral1696]

I love James Taylor since I was young. My husband took me to see a wonderful show JT made in Brazil in the 80's. I love his sweetness. This song is one of my favorites. I think all of us are very lucky he is still here to give us the gift of his talent.

[@timothywade9982]

When I was just a 17 yearold kid , fresh out of school, and on my way to fort Ord , for boot camp, I fell in love with JT and his 🎶. I'm a 65 year old man now, still in love , and very appreciative of h im. What an amazing gift God has given us through the man & his talant. Never grow old, never ever die young. Peace on you James Taylor, thank you for the many years of real music !

[@jillsalkin7389]

Love how you included lyrics from that song, too!

[@Karmakatt6]

I was 15 when Never Die Young was released. Been a fan ever since. 6 years ago I started playing Bass Guitar and have expressed my enthusiasm and Fandom to Leland Sklar, James' Bassist on his fantastic KZbin channel. Google may have gotten some things wrong, but there's noting like the bright side of KZbin..

[@margaret5721]

I will never grow tired of listening to JT . ❤️ and I too listened in my hospital bed as I recovered from heart attacks …..

[@1badsteed]

Hang in there. Many prayers

[@danceswithcarsdc]

It is a musical quaalude (sp?) Anyways calming and thoughtful

[@jillsalkin7389]

@@danceswithcarsdc I have said this for a long time. I feel my whole body settle down as soon as the music starts for any JT song.

[@alvinsoar30]

"since we live for a while, we might as well show some style"...amazing words

[@charlesjefferis8812]

possibly his most beautiful and poignant song . . . . seen many concerts where this is the encore. . . it leaves you in the right frame of mind. thanks for posting video

[@debbiegledhill5669]

I discovered James Taylor at the age of 14 when my family moved from Canada to North Carolina. I have overwhelming memories of that time in my life. I am now about to turn 64 and still can't get enough of him.

[@deborahsmith1639]

So beautiful. His voice is so smooth and sweet. Also a wonderful philosophy about growing older.

[@newgabe09]

This song's come back to me big time in these Isolation Days..

[@barbarafearn5167]

Music is my drug of choice

[@scottb591]

This helped me enjoy the drugs..lol don't do that anymore

[@artnielsen9964]

James Taylor is my favorite performer since college 52 years ago.

[@paulamontana9970]

Good looking JT , especially when singing . You put yourself -whole being into each magnificant musical piece . Each so special . Still my favorite music , and singer !! Thank you for 1970’s - to present . Paula Montana - Fresno Calif.

[@MissVerdine]

My favorite JT song!!! He is a treasure!

[@michaeldejohn8669]

Weezer VanTrout right on man

[@Tiberius291]

A huge fan since my teenage years back in the 1970s and this was one of my favorite James Taylor songs.

[@BuboyAlikbato]

one of the best songs ever written... deep, meaningful words encased in a soulful, flowing melody... JT, a great songwriter...

[@jmcw6197]

Sweet baby James. This song is perfection and a gift, again during these dark times. Timeless. Beautiful.

[@kymsutton9578]

I need to get some tissues ! So pure, and true

[@psh37]

me too

[@garryspellman7342]

May God Bless Don Grolnik, who here was plugged directly into the Source. RIP, Don, You did so well.

[@dougrobinson7710]

This is larry Golding, but you are soon right about Don G--JT described him as one of his friends and hearing them together always felt just like that.

[@anthonyguild699]

Man, what a song! Secret of Life was unknown to me until I also heard Scott Grimes sing it on Orville. This song just resonated in me immediately and I downloaded it so I could stop watching Orville over and over just the part with this song. I love the Orville show and I truly hope it continues for years to come cause we really need shows like it to help us find ourselves again as people and not colors etc.. Thanks for this song James and Scott. I'm a drummer so I know how music can wisk you away and how wonderful it feels.

[@KtomcatChas]

I saw JT on this tour. Charleston SC. The tickets were almost $100 each. Worth every penny! When so many have lost thier voices with age, he just gets better. A gift not wasted.

[@ignaciadepano]

Beautiful, true, balsamic. Gracias, James Taylor. For giving us such a wonderful playground for our soul.

[@oasisdo]

I saw him in concert en 1981 in Paris when i was 13. It is until now one of my favorite concert. This song, and this version especially, is so inspiring. A great musician and a great man.

[@pennysworth]

I keep playing his music, finding fresh perspectives and falling in love with certain songs all over again. A remarkable number in a remarkable career. This one in particular. Those minor chords!

[@tnadeau9737]

50 years and still touches my soul. We got this. Youve got a friend in me.

[@courtneybrown4782]

A true gift from the universe! Love you James!

[@fernandocal6260]

Es una canción preciosa tanto en letra como en música. Me ha acompañado e inspirado durante muchos años de mi vida. James Taylor genial como siempre, los años no pasan para él.

[@user-jn1ew8rs8r]

this bloody song haunts me at 76......damn you James for knowing

[@paulbarton2515]

Fabulous song by one of the great singers and songwriters of our time. And ain't the lyrics so true. Einstein? Oh yeah. Thanks JT for being around for so long and letting us hear this beautiful stuff.

[@kotzting]

I used to see young James playing his guitar, sitting on the wall at the UNC campus surrounded by a few dozen people. He wasn't well known at the time, living just a handful of miles from where I grew up in Parkwood.

[@sonnymoon6465]

This man and his music prove that love is the MOST real in creation. Calm as a spring breeze !

[@midnightmagnet1035]

JT taught my brother to play guitar by ear...it’s near my brother’s FIRST ANGEL😇 ANNIVERSARY 💔😭😰🥺I loved JT too.....still do‼️

[@soozihannah1960]

I have love him since I was 17. I'm 65, thankyou James

[@SomethingReal1119]

One of my favorite tunes by Taylor. Thanks for posting this gorgeous version....

[@williamparker1085]

an anthem for ones life

[@ruthmitchell2623]

I love James Taylor. Always have. Always will. This tune is totally lovely.The words are true. Thank you Sweet Baby James.

[@vanguardau]

Onefoot7, no need to explain your love for James. I can't imagine life without James' music, some how a great void would be missing if he hadn't existed. Truely one of lifes geniuses in my opinion. His great guitar work is one thing but his most important instrument is that very recognisable baritone voice of his.

[@MarkBlackburnWPG]

You nailed it -- and in so few words. Thanks for sharing, vanguardau -- Mark B of the frozen North

[@jeffreyjacobs390]

LOVELY ride it has been since I was young as well ..... about the same age as James ..... I listened and I eventually Played out doing some off his songs .... No one doesn't Like James Taylor .... simply compelling as a singer songwriter can be !!! Kudos and thanks to you, James - from a guy in the twenty second row .... and grateful. GBjj

[@Hunterkiller869]

A great song for introspection...song and singer are both treasures...more than gold...

[@dcp8nts]

Timeless excellence! What kind of freak would give this a thumbs down?

[@jillsalkin7389]

I don't see any thumbs down, but right you are!

[@doodleedledoo]

He is a gift, a absolute musical gift.

[@arturolievano1350]

This man is such a beautiful being, what a humble song

[@mopounce5660]

This is my rush hour stuck in traffic calm my nerves song. One of my favorite JT classics.

[@MarkBlackburnWPG]

Yes. For when you're ... looking in the rear view mirror, about to have a heart attack [and say] Damn, this traffic jam, how I hate to be late, hurts my motor to go so slow -- time I get home, my supper'll be cold . . .

[@matthewthomas7422]

@@MarkBlackburnWPG songs are from the same album too ez-pz

[@teresawright5194]

I COULD listen to this song forever.

[@petronilabatugal7329]

He's a LEGEND ! I love his songs.

[@lisadutschke5863]

So in-love with James Taylor. Love his music and style

[@jamesmcmahon4651]

thanks for this video its one of my favorite James Taylor songs I am almost the same age as James and I have listening to his music since about 1971.

[@denisehedden5108]

🥀Beautiful Song I love it! His unique vocals, lyrics and music are powerful but soothing. 🥀☝️✌

[@paulamontana9970]

This song is a sweet lullaby

[@chowinkle]

So happy to see so many of James’s fans here. I too have been listening to James since I was 17. This is a very, very good version of one of my favourite JT songs - a song to live by!

[@GREGGSOHO]

Listening to James Taylor is such a lovely ride. Every song seems to touch your soul.

[@yeahthisispaula]

"Einstein said you could never understand it all". I simply love this song.

[@deborahsmith1639]

Such a beautiful song. Dovetailed perfectly with the video I just finished watching. "When tomorrow starts without me." God Bless all of you who encourage this wonderful man and musician for what he has given to the world.

[@emilioterrazzino2861]

His songs never get old, and they are a remedy for stress and anxiety.

[@tanman99]

The Orville and Scott Grime’s heavenly voice brought me here. #renewtheorville

[@jeremyarcher289]

One of my favorite songs of all time! Such wonderful words written to a wonderful lullaby ❤ James is a musical genius!

[@doloreskunda9001]

Just perfect. Perfect!

[@StumpkillerCP]

I'm 64, and I just got Disney + streaming and, like others here I watched this in The Orville at Dr. Finn's and Issac's wedding, So I came. Not because it was new . . . but because I remembered. Thank you Sweet Baby James. You are the best!

[@alanriley7183]

Mr. Taylor is one of my very favorite artists, I have never heard anything from him that I do not love.

[@speedypetey6499]

Jame's, nobody has the magical powers that you have, you put people in a trance, very few have ever had the ability to do that! Love You James!

[@franciscomendoza8361]

I have been listening to JT since the 70’s and still am. That calming voice brings me to that “peaceful place”. Thank you JT for sharing your talent with the world. God bless you.

[@tomdewildekinney7023]

There is simply no one better than Mr Taylor, at what it is he does.......

[@mikehitchen5734]

I took up guitar in the late 70's because I loved James Taylor and John Denver. Now I have an Ovation, a Taylor, and a $2,000 Classical. I know many other people were Inspired by these remarkable people.

[@dose999]

Grew up with his music. Soulful and amazing talent.

[@richarddover296]

One cannot add an adjective of degree to the word genius so I'll simply qualify it with the word pure - pure genius.