Channel: James Taylor

Category: Music

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Description: CD/DVD liner note from James – One Man Band (2007): “It’s a strange reality of the modern popular song that the first time it’s played is when it’s recorded. Sometimes a song will be finished for deadline in the studio the day the thing is cast in stone forever. I know that songs and arrangements evolve and develop over time; that somewhere around the twentieth time it’s played for a live audience, a song finally completes itself. That, among other things, is what makes a good live recording unique. I’ve often thought that live performance means being well prepared and then waiting for the inevitable, unexpected thing to happen. We come onstage, well rehearsed and in good shape, and repeat what we have done before as best we can. But the real goal is to be in the present moment and on the surface of ourselves; open and trusting. Nobody wants to be perfect: that’s frozen, dead…It’s “be here now”, I guess… Of course, @larry goldings does more than just accompany me. His growing presence in the world of jazz is well acknowledged, both for his own recordings and live performances and as a member of a good number of team efforts. I tend to form musical (and personal) relationships with other players and then stick with them for years. @Arnold McCuller and David Lasley have worked with me since the mid-‘70s and others nearly as long (Jimmy Johnson, Steve Gadd, Mike Landau, Kate Markowitz, Valerie Carter…) After my great friend, producer and pianist Don Grolnick died in ’96, I performed with a number of excellent keyboard players. It was during the recording of my October Road album in ’02 that I worked with Larry. Russ Titelman had booked him to play on “Mean Old Man” along with Steve Gadd on drums, Jimmy Johnson on bass, Clifford Carter on synth, and the fine seven-string jazz guitarist, @John Pizzarelli . This was an incredible band, and after hearing Larry Goldings’ solo on that song, first time through, he pinned it. That was our introduction and he’s been my first call ever since. Then there’s the bus factor. You see, someone’s playing may be great, but what’s it going to be like spending 10 hours a day riding to the next gig with them for a couple of months? Larry’s Bus Factor is not a factor for he is a bus riding fool, for a fact. Part of his talent is his ability to “split his hands.” Though not as painful as it sounds, it does require great focus and skill to play a melody/accompaniment with his right hand and, with his left hand, (often on another keyboard) play a distinct bass pattern. This Larry can do with effortless grace, and he has made this One Man Band show possible. He is a committed father, brother, and son, and I am in his debt. Larry Goldings is my One Man Band.” – James Taylor Subscribe here to stay up to date with all new releases on the channel: bit.ly/3jApW2o. LYRICS Chili Dog by James Taylor Make my bed out of Wonder Bread Spread that hot mustard on my head I don’t need no onions and sauerkraut, and all Hold on to the bun Work it on out now I’m a chili dog I guess you guessed by now Yes, and I’m a chili dog Delicious Don’t get jealous Don’t get overzealous Come on now, fellas Pass me down the relish Oh, don’t read me no Ann Landers Don’t feed me no Colonel Sanders, no, now Well, I ain’t tryin’ to fool youse ♪ (I ain’t tryin’ to fool ya) Never bring me home no Orange Julius I’ve got to have the one, two, three I’ve got to get the dog in me, baby, yeah Yes, indeed, I want a chili dog Talkin’ about it’s stone delicious Good for you too Mm-hmm, yeah #JamesTaylor #JT #ChiliDog #OneManBand 🎵 NEW ALBUM 🎵 found.ee/JTAmericanStandard 🌟 FOLLOW JAMES ON SOCIAL 🌟 facebook.com/JamesTaylor instagram.com/jamestaylor_com twitter.com/jamestaylor_com 🌐 VISIT THE WEBSITE 🌐 jamestaylor.com ✉️ JOIN THE MAILING LIST ✉️ jamestaylor.com/mailinglist 🎸 FREE GUITAR LESSONS BY JAMES 🎸 youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4C7B31793C012820