The Essential James Taylor [Sony]

by James Taylor

Overview

The 2013 double-disc anthology The Essential James Taylor brings together most of the influential singer/songwriter's best-loved recordings from across his 45-year career. Included are such cuts as "Fire and Rain," "You've Got a Friend," "How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You)," "Something in the Way She Moves," and other classics. Also featured are many latter-day recordings such as "Her Town Too," "Everyday," "Never Die Young," "My Traveling Star," and more. The Essential James Taylor offers a superb overview of Taylor's career from earthy folk-singer and journeyman troubadour to elder statesman of traditional pop music.

Product Details

Release Date:	10/29/2013
Label:	Columbia Records / Legacy / Sony Music / Sony Music Entertainment
UPC:	0888837776929
Rank:	6012

Tracks

Disc 1

1. Sweet Baby James
2. Fire and Rain
3. Long Ago and Far Away
4. You've Got a Friend
5. Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight
6. Walking Man
7. How Sweet It is (To Be Loved by You)
8. Mexico
9. Shower the People
10. Steamroller
11. Something in the Way She Moves
12. Carolina in My Mind
13. Handy Man
14. Your Smiling Face
15. Honey Don't Leave L.A.

Disc 2

16. Millworker
17. Her Town Too
18. Everyday
19. Only One
20. Never Die Young
21. Copperline
22. The Water Is Wide
23. Country Road [Live]
24. Secret O' Life [Live]
25. Little More Time with You
26. Another Day
27. Hard Times Come Again No More
28. Caroline I See You
29. My Traveling Star
30. You Can Close Your Eyes [Live]

Album Credits

Performance Credits

James Taylor   Primary Artist
Mark O'Connor   Guest Artist,Featured Artist
Edgar Meyer   Guest Artist,Featured Artist
Yo-Yo Ma   Guest Artist,Featured Artist
J.D. Souther   Featured Artist
Tanglewood Festival Chorus   Guest Artist,Featured Artist

Technical Credits

Don Grolnick   Composer,Producer,Original Album Producer
Eddie Holland   Composer
Carole King   Composer
Russ Titelman   Producer,Original Album Producer
James Taylor   Composer,Producer,Original Album Producer
David Spinozza   Producer,Original Album Producer
Dave O'Donnell   Original Album Producer
Waddy Wachtel   Composer
Lenny Waronker   Producer,Original Album Producer
Peter Asher   Producer,Original Album Producer
Danny Clinch   Insert Photography
Norman Petty   Composer
Brian Holland   Composer
Danny Kortchmar   Composer
George Massenburg   Producer,Original Album Producer
Lynn Goldsmith   Insert Photography
Lee Crum   Cover Photo
Mark Larson   Art Direction
Steven Epstein   Producer,Original Album Producer
Norman Seeff   Insert Photography
Don Hunstein   Insert Photography
Mike Cimicata   Project Director
James O'Donnell   Producer
Jane Muckle   Project Manager
James O'Mara   Insert Photography
Vic Anesini   Mastering
Otis Blackwell   Composer
Bill Inglot   Compilation Producer
Lamont Dozier   Composer
Anthony DeCurtis   Liner Notes
J.D. Souther   Composer
Frank Filipetti   Composer,Producer,Original Album Producer