Live at the Troubadour
James Taylor · 2010
69 min · 17 tracks · country · folk rock · pop rock
Intimate storytelling meets lush instrumentation in a heartfelt live performance that captures a musical legacy.
Why this album works
This album not only showcases Taylor's enduring popularity but also received critical acclaim, debuting at number 14 on the Billboard 200 chart. It serves as a testament to his influence on the singer-songwriter movement and has been praised for its warm, engaging atmosphere.
- Best for
- intimate live storytelling experience steady progression with emotional peaks warmth for reflective evenings
- Context
- By 2010, James Taylor was an established artist with a career spanning over four decades. 'Live at the Troubadour' marked his return to the iconic venue where he had performed early in his career, celebrating his evolution as a musician while revisiting classic songs.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Paul McCartney· The Who· Ringo Starr· David Bowie· Queen· Eric Clapton· George Harrison· John Lennon
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 [introduction] 3:41
- 2 Blossom 3:09
- 3 So Far Away 4:42
- 4 Machine Gun Kelly 2:59
- 5 Carolina in My Mind Standout 4:16
- 6 It's Too Late 4:59
- 7 Smackwater Jack 5:25
- 8 Something in the Way She Moves 4:04
- 9 Will You Love Me Tomorrow 4:12
- 10 Country Road 3:49
- 11 Fire and Rain Standout 5:44
- 12 Sweet Baby James 3:34
- 13 I Feel the Earth Move 4:05
- 14 You've Got a Friend Standout 5:51
- 15 Up on the Roof 4:09
- 16 You Can Close Your Eyes 2:49
- 17 [credits] 1:39
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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