James Taylor - Highway Song (BBC In Concert 11/16/1970)

In this restored footage of "James Taylor In Concert" James performs “Highway Song“ 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 released earlier that same year. “Highway Song“ was first released by James’s older brother, Alex, on his 1971 album "With Friends and Neighbors" and as the lead single from the album.


LYRICS
Highway Song – James Taylor

Father, let us build a boat and sail away
There’s nothing for you here
And brother, let us throw our lot out upon the sea
It’s been done before
I’m thinking ’bout a broken heart
I’m talking ’bout the break of dawn
You love me while I’m here
Then you can miss me when I’m gone
Sweet misunderstanding
Won’t you leave a poor boy alone
I’m the one-eyed seed of a tumbleweed
In the belly of a rolling stone

- Chorus -

Back on the highway, yeah, yeah, yeah
Back on the road again
I had a little woman in Memphis
She wanted to be my bride
She said, settle on down, traveling man
You can stay right by my side
I tried so hard to please her
But I couldn’t hold out too long
‘Cause one Saturday night I was laying in bed
And I heard that highway song

- Chorus -

Now one of these days that highway song will lose its appeal to me
I’m gonna settle on down like a natural born man
I’m gonna live my life naturally (Free and easy)
Until that day the thunder’s gonna roll
And I notice there’s a sign of rain
So I grab my bags and I pack my clothes
And I’m back on the road again

- Chorus -

I’m thinking ’bout a broken heart
I been talking ’bout the break of dawn
You loved me while I’m here
and you can miss me when I’m gone
And I said sweet misunderstanding
Won’t you leave a poor boy alone
‘Cause I’m the one-eyed seed of a tumbleweed
In the belly of a rolling stone

- Chorus -

Here I am again
Holiday Inn
Same old four walls again
Gee, but it’s fine to be back home again (whoa, now)
Say, Holiday Inn, I’m on the road again

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[lauratompkins]

James. I've f
Seen you 6x..I adore you and your phenomenal music. I'm the silly lady who waits until it quiet, and screams
"I love you, James"! You have moved me since1974. Thank you for you are. 💙💙

[lancerx]

No better Cure for the Ails of today than an Injection of Something Good Clean Pure & Beautiful from the Past

[actionoriented]

The soundtrack of my childhood - what a blessing to have these videos - timeless and priceless. My dad was an amazing vocalist and solo guitarist, he used to crank JT up and fill the house when he’d learn these amazing songs…what I’d give to go back in time.

[simonedevlin]

The warm endless summer of Cape Cod. Staying in Truro and spending the nights in P town.Thank you for this beautiful music.

[JoyceRich-xq]

I guess time stood still for me too busy raising a family for to listen continually to music I have more time now thank you James 😊

[Dark_Star]

Two chords. It took two chords for James to compose this song. Sometimes true talent is making something so simple sound so beautiful.

[DarkenRaul]

I remember this song from high school. I swear he was my best friend back then.

[tizianodamiani]

Bei ricordi di una giovinezza ormai lontana.. Grande James.

[k.doctor]

It's unusual for James to play the piano. Nice✨

[Detroitmamma]

The songs in this genre remind me of when we would travel as little kids in the 70s there was no tape deck there was no XM there was no CD we just had to listen to whatever station came in and this was the song that I remember Afternoon Delight ain't no sunshine I mean all these good old song it just brings back great memories
Detroit momma

[fieldroaster]

I honestly like this better than the eventual album version. Like a lot better

[damonwk]

Something so poignant about this and his other songs about leaving. Understand that he was unhappy for so long, looking for something that was right there all the time. So glad to have had him in all his incarnations!

[johnroberts]

Another great from JT really good listening..xxx

[steveenlow]

Must have nerves of steel. So simple, and turned into a classic. Wonder if Carol King taught him those 2 chords. Just a fan. 👏👏😁👍

[tenaciouso]

The piano IS an American folk instrument. I like this simple direct style of playing.

[niceferrante]

I really enjoy being the FIRST to hear the replay of James Taylor's songs and I think I am the FIRST to comment too!! I love all your songs!!! Greetings to you and family and HAPPY CHRISTMAS from São Paulo, Brasil!!!
👏👏👏👏👏👏

[DBRONX]

An under-appreciated song from "Mud Slide Slim and The Blue Horizon." Sort of a companion piece to "Country Road."

[MrCretemaniam]

Completely different from what came out on his album but still great of course! And I just started singing this song again after many years myself so I was looking all around for the correct lyrics In case my memory wasn't serving me correctly and stuff then I threw some of my own things in there I don't think JT would mind very much😂 And his brother Livingston is a very cool guy. Who's doing a show in Newport Rhode Island approximately 35 years ago when I was there and My friend Jason and I kind of made a scene although everyone laughed and laughed but we were asked to leave! So then Livingston found us in the next establishment over and he said You guys are hilarious man can I join you? Very cool man. Very humble and unassuming just like his brother! Love to all and good night!❤😂🎉

[samsticka]

James at the piano. That's a rarity.

[jasper_north]

How hot was that sweater James...dang!