James Taylor: Greatest Hits

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James Taylor's mid-'70s departure from Warner Bros. may be one of the best things that ever happened to the label; otherwise, it might not have been in such a rush to compile his Greatest Hits, one of the company's biggest sellers ever at 11 million and counting. Taylor's style, which all but defines the word diffident, has more backbone than it's often given credit for. Here, as surprisingly complex songs like "Carolina in My Mind" (in a newly recorded version) and "Steamroller" stack up, he sounds like an artist worth spending some time with. At the least, few of his singer-songwriter cohorts came up with a melody as lovely as "Sweet Baby James." --Rickey Wright

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James Taylor: Greatest Hits

Average customer rating: Rainy day recipe for fun! Best of the Best Vintage James Taylor! READ THIS BEFORE YOU READ ANY THING BELOW 5 Stars!! HOW ABOUT A REMASTER OF THE WB ALBUMS!!!???

James Taylor: Greatest Hits James Taylor Manufacturer: Warner Bros / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music Folk Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music $7.99 and Under | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music $7.99 and Under | Prices | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: James Taylor - Greatest Hits, Vol. 2 Simon & Garfunkel - Greatest Hits The Best of James Taylor Tapestry The Best of Carly Simon ASIN: B000002KHY Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

1. Something In The Way She Moves
2. Carolina In My Mind
3. Fire & Rain
4. Sweet Baby James
5. Country Road
6. You've Got A Friend
7. Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight
8. Walking Man
9. How Sweet It Is
10. Mexico
11. Shower the People
12. Steamroller

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James Taylor's mid-'70s departure from Warner Bros. may be one of the best things that ever happened to the label; otherwise, it might not have been in such a rush to compile his Greatest Hits, one of the company's biggest sellers ever at 11 million and counting. Taylor's style, which all but defines the word diffident, has more backbone than it's often given credit for. Here, as surprisingly complex songs like "Carolina in My Mind" (in a newly recorded version) and "Steamroller" stack up, he sounds like an artist worth spending some time with. At the least, few of his singer-songwriter cohorts came up with a melody as lovely as "Sweet Baby James." --Rickey Wright

Customer Reviews:

Rainy day recipe for fun!.......2007-05-21

Get a good bottle of wine, call a close friend, chop up a few ingredients, while sparking up a good conversation, put on some James Taylor and place in the oven (read bedroom) and slow roast for a few hours (preferably til morning). Also works great for brunch! Be advised, this an old school method of cooking and is recommended FOR REAL MEN ONLY! This method or approach goes back to the time when men enjoyed women and before the time they were often referred to as B's & Ho's. So if you're not a real man, DO NOT ATTEMPT!

Best of the Best.......2007-01-31

James Taylor at his best, everything you need for a rainy afternoon. It's warm and soothing, like warm milk. I highly recommend.

Vintage James Taylor!.......2007-01-10

What more is there to say!! Nostalgic, Heart-rending and Passionate! Make sure you pull out your "old" tie-dye or Nehru shirt!

READ THIS BEFORE YOU READ ANY THING BELOW 5 Stars!!.......2006-06-13

R u kidding me!! These ppl complaining about the obscenities in steamroller need to get a life!!!! You cant even hear the "F" word!!! Just Listen to it! its a great song just like all the others (Country Road is my fav.) But really... dont let these ppl dissuade you w/ there reviews about "Pg-13 warnings". THeere are cds out there with the "F" word in every song that dont have advisorys on them. Skip that song if it bothers you that much, dont give the entire album 1 freakin star!!!! Its one of my fav!!!!Just buy this album filled w/ great songs INCLUDING STEAMROLLER!!!! YEAAAAA!!!!!

HOW ABOUT A REMASTER OF THE WB ALBUMS!!!???.......2006-06-03

These are all great tunes and for someone not fully engulfed in JT, this will do for the earlier years. My gripe is, some thirty plus years alter, the WB albums are still not remastered and sorely need to be. The CD versions are poorly done and the sound could be vastly improved with even a good EQ. Some bonus tracks and aremastering would be nothing short of ectasy for JT fans, of whom there are still many

Average customer rating: A Great Follow to Greatest Hits 1 Great CD- Sweet Baby James... A Voice For The Ages LOVE JT !!

James Taylor - Greatest Hits, Vol. 2 James Taylor Manufacturer: Sony ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music Folk Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music $7.99 and Under | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Pop | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Rock | Styles | Blowout Music | Stores | Music All Blowout Music | Blowout Music | Stores | Music $7.99 and Under | Prices | Blowout Music | Stores | Music More Titles at Least 25% Off | Blowout Music | Stores | Music Similar Items: James Taylor: Greatest Hits The Best of James Taylor Sweet Baby James October Road Reflections: Carly Simon's Greatest Hits ASIN: B000050HV9 Release Date: 2000-11-07

Tracks:

1. Secret O' Life
2. Handy Man
3. Your Smiling Face
4. Up On The Roof
5. Her Town Too
6. That's Why I'm Here
7. Only A Dream In Rio
8. Everyday
9. Song For You Far Away
10. Never Die Young
11. (I've Got To) Stop Thinkin' 'Bout That
12. Copperline
13. Shed A Little Light
14. Another Day
15. Little More Time With You
16. Enough To Be On Your Way

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After the frequently dark themes of his Warner Bros. years, James Taylor lightened his approach in the '80s and '90s with gentle affirmations such as "That's Why I'm Here" and "Shed a Little Light." Greatest Hits Volume 2, a sequel to the 1976 disc that has sold 11 million copies, covers this material with a generous 16 cuts. Unfortunately, thanks to the often too-polite production and a couple too many oldies covers ("Handy Man" is exquisite, "Up on the Roof" and "Everyday" somnolent), the work here is uneven and blurred together. A handful of gems do prevail, though; especially notable are "Secret o' Life"--perhaps Taylor's truly wisest song ever--and "(I've Got to) Stop Thinkin' 'Bout That." --Rickey Wright

Customer Reviews:

A Great Follow to Greatest Hits 1.......2007-06-30

Greatest Hits 1 has been a best seller since the mid 1970s. It is a truly amazing artist who can have a greatest hits album so early in his career anyway. Greatest Hits 1 is a must-have. Greatest Hits 2, along with "Very Best of James Taylor," is another great album. It gives you some of the best songs from albums introduced after Greatest Hits 1 was released, but I do not know how they managed to narrow down this list of songs. Mr. Taylor really needs a Greatest Hits 3 and 4. Good buy.

Great CD- .......2007-01-12

This CD contains most of my favorite songs. It's what you would expect from his greatest hits. If you like James Taylor, it is a must have in my opinion.....

Sweet Baby James..........2006-09-03

Ahhhh, who doesn't like James Taylor...hey! Put your hand down...if you're not a JT fan, get outta here...now...I'll ask you again, who doesn't like James Taylor? That's better because James Taylor has got to be one of the best musicians around. His voice is clear, his guitar playing is flawless, he just seems to make music that makes you feel. JT can make you feel happy, sad, mixed up, alone, open, free, etc. Not too many musicians can run the gambit of emotions that taylor can produce in one album.

Let's take for instance his cover "Up On the Roof"...oh, man...I get tears thinking about this song. It makes me remember when I was thirteen and I just felt like I needed a place to go all by myself; a place where nobody else could go. I did, as a matter of fact, start going up on the roof of my dad's house much to his chagrin. But it was a funny thing sittin' up on that roof, lookin' out on everything below, I got a "higher" perspective on things; that maybe I couldn't have gotten if I were "down below" in the midst of the situation.

And then there is "Her Town Too". Who hasn't gone through a breakup? Remember how right after a split, you wouldn't know what to do? Her friends became yours and yours became hers and so there was this odd feeling of not knowing where to go or who to turn to. It's a sad song, a very sad song, but it's almost healing the way James Taylor sings it.

This is a great record and Warner Brothers should just release this as a Double Set but because they are shrewd at making money , they probably never will. That's okay. JT fans will still end up buying both.

Peace and Blessings, everyone...

A Voice For The Ages.......2005-09-18

I went to see James Taylor on Aug. 13 and bought this CD the next day. His voice in concert sounds as crystal clear and smooth as it did 30-odd years ago. If you have not seen him live, he puts on an outstanding show! The best part of it is that at his concerts you will find people of all ages-from teenagers to 60-somethings and everyone in between! Anyway, my wife and I already have "Volume One" and play it constantly! You must have Volume Two to complete your set or get the other compilation that came out later. The first two thirds of the album are great up through "Got To Stop Thinkin' 'Bout That". The newer tracks were good, but not classics. Highlights - "Secret 'O Life and "Your Smiling Face". Put "Your Smiling Face" in your car's CD player, roll down the windows and enjoy the perfect summer song!!!

LOVE JT !!.......2005-09-09

I am the biggest James Tyalor fan ever! HAHA.. I love this CD. I play it all the time.
My favorite song..."Your Smiling Face" and I also love "Another Day"
Just one more album to add to my JT collection. My kids sing along with me now they are 4 and 5.
He has so many great songs there needs to be a volume 3!

Average customer rating:

Greatest Hits James Taylor Manufacturer: Wea Japan ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music Folk Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Similar Items: Sweet Baby James One Man Dog Mud Slide Slim and the Blue Horizon In the Pocket Gorilla ASIN: B000KHXFVY Release Date: 2007-01-08

Tracks:

1. Something in the Way She Moves
2. Carolina in My Mind
3. Fire and Rain
4. Sweet Baby James
5. Country Road
6. You've Got a Friend
7. Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight
8. Walking Man
9. How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You)
10. Mexico
11. Shower the People
12. Steamroller

Album Description

Limited Edition Japanese pressing of this album comes housed in a miniature LP sleeve. Warner. 2007.

Album Details

Japanese Limited Edition Issue of the Album Classic in a Deluxe, Miniaturized LP Sleeve Replica of the Original Vinyl Album Artwork.

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"James ""J.T."" Taylor - Greatest Hits" James "J.T." Taylor Manufacturer: Hip-O Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | R&B | Styles | Music General | Soul | R&B | Styles | Music ASIN: B00005B6A3 Release Date: 2001-04-17

Tracks:

1. Ladies Night
2. Too Hot
3. Let's Go Dancin' (Ooh La, La, La)
4. Get Down On It (12in Version)
5. Joanna
6. Tonight
7. Misled
8. Cherish (12in Version)
9. All I Want Is Forever - J.T. Taylor/Regina Belle
10. Long Hot Summer Night (Extended Mix)
11. Feel The Need
12. Heart To Heart - J.T. Taylor/Stephanie Mills
13. Baby I'm Back (Album Mix)

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Seventies Feelings James Taylor , The Captain & Tennille , Maureen McGovern , Olivia Newton-John , Harry Chapin , Melissa Manchester , Beverly Bremers , Rupert Holmes , Carly Simon , and Ambrosia Manufacturer: Mystic Music ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Classic Rock | Styles | Music ASIN: B000MZW2LS

Product Description

MYSTIC MUSIC presents Seventies Feelings, a 2 CD set w/ 40 of the best soft rock songs from the 70s. AS SEEN ON T.V. Disc 1 01. FIRE AND RAIN JAMES TAYLOR 02. IT'S A HEARTACHE BONNIE TYLER 03. DANCE WITH ME ORLEANS 04. DO THAT TO ME ONE MORE TIME THE CAPTAIN & TENNILLE 05. YOU AND ME ALICE COOPER 06. GET CLOSER SEALS & CROFTS 07. LONG LONG TIME LINDA RONSTADT 08. LONELY PEOPLE AMERICA 09. MIDNIGHT AT THE OASIS MARIA MULDAUR 10. HOW MUCH I FEEL AMBROSIA 11. THAT'S THE WAY I'VE ALWAYS HEARD IT SHOULD BE CARLY SIMON 12. DON'T GIVE UP ON US DAVID SOUL 13. THE TIMES OF YOUR LIFE PAUL ANKA 14. I HONESTLY LOVE YOU OLIVIA NEWTON-JOHN 15. SOLITAIRE NEIL SEDAKA 16. THE MORNING AFTER MAUREEN MCGOVERN 17. JOANNE MICHAEL NESMITH 18. LOVIN' YOU MINNIE RIPERTON 19. FOR THE LOVE OF HIM BOBBIE MARTIN 20. DREAM WEAVER GARY WRIGHT Disc 2 01. TIME IN A BOTTLE JIM CROCE 02. DON'T CRY OUT LOUD MELISSA MANCHESTER 03. DIARY BREAD 04. SEND IN THE CLOWN JUDY COLLINS 05. RAINDROPS KEEP FALLING ON MY HEAD B.J. THOMAS 06. DEJA VU DIONNE WARWICK 07. SUSPICIONS EDDIE RABBITT 08. LOOK WHAT THEY'VE DONE TO MY SONG MA THE NEW SEEKERS 09. HOBO'S LULLABY ARLO GUTHRIE 10. AIN'T NO WAY TO TREAT A LADY HELEN REDDY 11. VINCENT DON MCLEAN 12. GOOD TIME CHARLIE'S GOT THE BLUES DANNY O'KEEFE 13. OH ME OH MY (I'M A FOOL FOR YOU BABY) LULU 14. COME SATURDAY MORNING THE SANDPIPERS 15. IF YOU LEAVE ME TONIGHT I'LL CRY JERRY WALLACE 16. DIAMONDS AND RUST JOAN BAEZ 17. REMEMBER WHEN THE MUSIC HARRY CHAPIN 18. DON'T SAY YOU DON'T REMEMBER BEVERLY BREMERS 19. AFTER THE LOVIN ENGELBERT HUMPERDINCK 20. ESCAPE (THE PINA COLADA SONG) RUPERT HOLMES

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Greatest Hits ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music ASIN: B000E6G1Q2 Release Date: 2006-03-14

Average customer rating: Not Remastered

Greatest Hits James Taylor Manufacturer: Rhino / Wea ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music Folk Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Rhino Records | Amazon.com Label Stores | Stores | Music ASIN: B0002C4JE4 Release Date: 2004-06-08

Tracks:

1. Something In The Way She Moves
2. Carolina In My Mind
3. Fire And Rain
4. Sweet Baby James
5. Country Road
6. You've Got A Friend
7. Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight
8. Walking Ma
9. How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)
10. Mexico
11. Shower The People
12. Steamroller

Customer Reviews:

Not Remastered.......2004-07-17

I bought this CD since it had 2 songs I wanted not on last year's Best Of (the 1976 version of Something in the Way She Moves and the album version of Country Roads). Since this was just released last month I assumed it was remastered (they had already remastered most of these songs for the Best Of). Well, it was not remastered - what a rip-off. Shame on you Warner Bros. Stick with last year's Best Of, and stay away from all those other recently released Greatest by Warner, like Doobie Bros, Carly Simon, etc (I bet they're not remastered either).

Average customer rating:

James Taylor - Greatest Hits 2 James Taylor Manufacturer: Sony Japan ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Contemporary Folk | Folk | Styles | Music General | Pop | Styles | Music Singer-Songwriters | Pop | Styles | Music Soft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music Pop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music General | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music Folk Rock | Rock | Styles | Music General | Rock | Styles | Music Rock | Imports | Stores | Music ASIN: B000056FP2 Release Date: 2001-02-20

Tracks:

1. Secret O' Life
2. Handy Man
3. Your Smiling Face
4. Up on the Roof
5. Her Town Too
6. That's Why I'm Here
7. Only a Dream in Rio
8. Everyday
9. Song for You Far Away
10. Never Die Young
11. (I've Got to) Stop Thinkin' 'Bout That
12. Copperline
13. Shed a Little Light
14. Another Day
15. Little More Time With You
16. Enough to Be on Your Way
17. You Can Close Your Eyes

Album Description

Japanese edition features 17 tracks, including one Japan only bonus track, 'You Can Close Your Eyes'. Standard jewel case. 2000 release.

Album Details

Japanese version featuring a bonus track: You Can Close Your Eyes

Average customer rating:

70's Greatest Rock Hits - Singers Songwriters Volume 15 James Taylor , Stephen Bishop , J.D. Souther , Steve Goodman , Randy Newman , Jim Croce , Arlo Guthrie , Don McLean , and Seals & Crofts Manufacturer: Priority records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General | Classic Rock | Styles | Music ASIN: B000IR67WA

Product Description

70's Greatest Rock Hits - Singers Songwriters Volume 15 // 1. Your Smiling Face - James Taylor 2. On & On - Stephen Bishop 3. You're Only Lonely - J.D. Souther 4. City Of New Orleans - Steve Goodman 5. Short People - Randy Newman 6. Time In A Bottle - Jim Croce 7. Alice's Rock & Roll Restaurant - Arlo Guthrie 8. Vincent - Don McLean 9. Get Closer - Seals & Crofts

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Greatest Hits Volume 2 James Taylor Manufacturer: Phantom Sound & Vision ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000BRHY38 Release Date: 2000-12-01

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