“FIRE & RAIN” by JAMES TAYLOR
James Taylor is an American musician, singer and songwriter who is known for his distinctive voice, introspective lyrics, and a blend of folk, rock, and pop music. He is regarded as one of the greatest songwriters of all-time.
His most popular singles, include “You’ve Got a Friend”, “Carolina in My Mind”, “Shower the People”, “How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You)”, and today’s song choice.
Throughout his career, he has won multiple Grammys, including the Lifetime Achievement Award (in 2000). That same year, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
On this very day, March 12th 1948, James Vernon Taylor was born in Boston, Massachusetts (to Gertrude and Isaac Taylor). In celebration of his birthday, exactly 76 years ago today, I’ve chosen a ballad that is considered to be one of his signature hits. If you’d like to have a listen, please feel free to use the provided link. From the 1970 album, “Sweet Baby James”, here’s today’s birthday boy, JAMES TAYLOR, with “FIRE & RAIN”….