James Taylor - Sweet Baby James (BBC In Concert, Nov 16, 1970)

In this restored footage of "James Taylor In Concert," James performs his song "Sweet Baby James“ on the popular BBC series "In Concert" on November 16, 1970.

"In Concert" was produced by the @BBC in the early '70s and featured performances from legendary acts of the time. In November 1970, James was 22 years old and his second studio album "Sweet Baby James" had been released earlier that same year.

LYRICS
Sweet Baby James by James Taylor

There is a young cowboy, he lives on the range
His horse and his cattle are his only companions
He works in the saddle and he sleeps in the canyons
Waiting for summer, his pastures to change

And as the moon rises, he sits by his fire
Thinkin' about women and glasses of beer
Reclosing his eyes as the doggies retire
He sings out a song which is soft, but it's clear
As if maybe someone could hear

Goodnight, you moonlight ladies
Rockabye, sweet baby James
Deep greens and blues are the colors I choose
Won't you let me go down in my dreams?
And rockabye, sweet baby James

Now, the first of December was covered with snow
So was the turnpike from Stockbridge to Boston
Though the Berkshires seemed dreamlike on account of that frostin'
With ten miles behind me and ten thousand more to go

There's a song that they sing when they take to the highway
A song that they sing when they take to the sea
Song that they sing of their home in the sky
Maybe you can believe it if it helps you to sleep
But singing works just fine for me

So goodnight, you moonlight ladies
Rockabye, sweet baby James
Deep greens and blues are the colors I choose
Won't you let me go down in my dreams?
And rockabye, sweet baby James

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[dangerus]

This the song I sang every night to my baby boy at before he could really speak, he could and would sing along with brings me to tears.

[bup]

My dad used to sing this song to me every night until I was 12 years old, it brings a tear to my eyes every time I listen to it. I just wish I could be little again…

[jumschess]

My dad used to play and sing this song on guitar when I was younger. My name is James so this song and those moments hold a special moment in my heart

[MetalionMusic]

In the days before Autotune, Art Garfunkel said he used to warm up for shows by singing along with James Taylor records because his pitch and sustain is so smooth and precisely on the note. What a unique and special voice...

[lynnschnekenburger]

Ahhh, my Sunday morning rainy day man. Nice warm cup of coffee, James Taylor and just sitting and watching the rain fall. It's blissful to me.

[Kinkle_Z]

I've listened to this every Dec. 1st since 1970... it takes me back to when I first heard it driving from Aspen back to Chicago... a magical, dreamy song... love it.

[karaDee]

Since I was born and raised in Massachusetts, I feel like James is a treasure and honored to have him live in my great state ❤

[bernardobonino]

My Big brother came to be a guitar player because of You James, thank You! You are the one!

[neilpiper]

The BBC had wonderful sound recordists

[cosmicgirl]

This concert took place on my 15th birthday. My beloved youngest brother Bruce just passed away on March 11th, 2023. Same date as my former husband, March 11th, 2018. It was three days before Bruce's birthday (March 14th). I posted this song in loving memory for him. Thank you James Taylor and God bless you! 🙏😇💙

[valentino]

My Father named me James after this song and James Taylor who was his favorite musician. He was a musician also and used to play and sing it to me when I was really little. Love you Pop, may you rest in peace. 🙏 💜

[Eric-zkhu]

Fascinating, James Taylor still sounds great after all these years but to hear him in his prime in a good recording just him and the acoustic guitar, wow.

[robertrichardson]

I used to sing this song with all five of my daughters, when they were young. Years later, my first born surprised me by picking it for our father-daughter dance at her wedding. It was a great party.

[davelow]

An undying classic. Will stay with us until the end of time. ❤

[darkdolores]

I had forgotten the unique quality of his voice: piercingly pure and melodic with perfect diction. You can always hear every word. Wonderful.

[brianna]

My dad always sung this to me to get me to sleep as a baby. It still works haha, this song is a special one

[susancoffey]

It was awesome how James had wide admiration. Cool kids, awkward kids, nice kids, tough kids, girls, boys. You got it sweet baby James!

[lisagz]

I can't wait until June to see you at Summerfest. I will be bringing my Sweet Baby James who is my great nephew and 10 years old as my date. He has heard about you for years and I bought your book Sweet Baby James for him as a special treasure. We are PUMPED and ready to spend the evening with you and Sheryl Crow.🙂💜

[billbrimmer]

A superlative rendition of his classic.

[colemant]

The Purist Ballad singer of all time. The Purist Voice of all time. NONE (Globally) have come behind Him that can compare.