(Live)

Folk · 1993 · 30 tracks

(Live)

James Taylor's 1993 live album is a comprehensive, warm collection of his most beloved songs, performed with an intimate band and captured with pristine audio quality, offering a definitive live exper

August 10, 1993 · Music On CD

This live album is like settling into a comfortable armchair with an old friend. James Taylor's warm baritone and signature acoustic guitar work are front and center, backed by a perfectly attuned band that understands the nuances of his timeless songs. It's a masterclass in intimate performance, where every note feels deliberate and every lyric resonates with a lived-in wisdom. AllMusic praised its faithful renditions and the palpable connection Taylor maintains with his audience, making it an essential listen for fans and a perfect introduction for newcomers seeking solace in his gentle, profound artistry.

Tracklist · 30 Tracks

01

Sweet Baby James

4:13

02

Traffic Jam

2:11

03

Handy Man

3:31

04

Your Smiling Face

3:04

05

Secret o’ Life

3:46

06

Shed a Little Light

4:33

07

Everybody Has the Blues

2:35

08

Steamroller Blues

5:29

09

Mexico

3:32

10

Millworker

4:26

11

Country Road

5:44

12

Fire and Rain

4:45

13

Shower the People

4:44

14

How Sweet It Is (to Be Loved by You)

7:29

15

New Hymn

3:01

16

Walking Man

4:35

17

Riding on a Railroad

2:42

18

Something in the Way She Moves

3:59

19

Sun on the Moon

3:54

20

Up on the Roof

4:11

21

Don’t Let Me Be Lonely Tonight

3:37

22

She Thinks I Still Care

3:29

23

Copperline

4:43

24

Slap Leather

2:12

25

Only One

4:42

26

You Make It Easy

5:06

27

Carolina in My Mind

5:05

28

I Will Follow

4:14

29

You’ve Got a Friend

5:09

30

That Lonesome Road

2:46

Moments Worth Listening For

The way Taylor's acoustic guitar work shines through on a classic like 'Fire and Rain,' with every intricate fingerpick clear and resonant in the live mix.

The collective sigh of recognition and warm applause from the audience as the opening chords of 'Carolina in My Mind' begin, perfectly capturing the communal joy of a live performance.

A particularly tender vocal improvisation or extended instrumental break on a track such as 'Sweet Baby James,' showcasing the band's tight musicianship and Taylor's enduring vocal prowess.

The seamless transitions between songs, often punctuated by Taylor's charming, understated banter, creating a continuous, engaging narrative throughout the concert.

Reviews

AllMusic

Where This Album Departs

How does (Live) sound next to the rest of James Taylor's catalogue?

Live Recording+3.2σ

The production is built around live recording than this artist usually allows.

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