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Taylor Made: James Taylor and Family Plant Roots in the Berkshires August 5, 2011

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early June morning, early June morning, early June morning, early June morning,

and James Taylor and James Taylor and James Taylor and James Taylor

has just returned has just returned has just returned has just returned

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morning row on a nearby lake. Still wearing his wader morning row on a nearby lake. Still wearing his wader morning row on a nearby lake. Still wearing his wader morning row on a nearby lake. Still wearing his wader

boots, an old pair of jeans, a plaid, short-sleeve flannel boots, an old pair of jeans, a plaid, short-sleeve flannel boots, an old pair of jeans, a plaid, short-sleeve flannel boots, an old pair of jeans, a plaid, short-sleeve flannel

shirt, a baseball cap, and his wire-rim eyeglasses, the tall, shirt, a baseball cap, and his wire-rim eyeglasses, the tall, shirt, a baseball cap, and his wire-rim eyeglasses, the tall, shirt, a baseball cap, and his wire-rim eyeglasses, the tall,

lanky singer-songwriter is deep in conversation with a lanky singer-songwriter is deep in conversation with a lanky singer-songwriter is deep in conversation with a lanky singer-songwriter is deep in conversation with a

three-man construction crew thats transforming a barn-three-man construction crew thats transforming a barn-three-man construction crew thats transforming a barn-three-man construction crew thats transforming a barn-

like structure just a few steps from his house into a multi-like structure just a few steps from his house into a multi-like structure just a few steps from his house into a multi-like structure just a few steps from his house into a multi-

purpose building that will eventually house a rehearsal purpose building that will eventually house a rehearsal purpose building that will eventually house a rehearsal purpose building that will eventually house a rehearsal

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Taylor, 59, breaks off from the progress report on the Taylor, 59, breaks off from the progress report on the Taylor, 59, breaks off from the progress report on the Taylor, 59, breaks off from the progress report on the

construction site and leads a visitor downstairs to his construction site and leads a visitor downstairs to his construction site and leads a visitor downstairs to his construction site and leads a visitor downstairs to his

garage workshop, where he likes to lose himself in projects garage workshop, where he likes to lose himself in projects garage workshop, where he likes to lose himself in projects garage workshop, where he likes to lose himself in projects

ranging from fixing kids toys to building rough furniture. ranging from fixing kids toys to building rough furniture. ranging from fixing kids toys to building rough furniture. ranging from fixing kids toys to building rough furniture.

Im not a great carpenter, but Im not bad, either, he says Im not a great carpenter, but Im not bad, either, he says Im not a great carpenter, but Im not bad, either, he says Im not a great carpenter, but Im not bad, either, he says

in his typically understated style.in his typically understated style.in his typically understated style.in his typically understated style.

He points to an air compressor. [My bassist] Jimmy He points to an air compressor. [My bassist] Jimmy He points to an air compressor. [My bassist] Jimmy He points to an air compressor. [My bassist] Jimmy

Johnson sent it to me, he says. I have no idea why. Jimmy Johnson sent it to me, he says. I have no idea why. Jimmy Johnson sent it to me, he says. I have no idea why. Jimmy Johnson sent it to me, he says. I have no idea why. Jimmy

sends me lots of toolshe sent me that vice grip and a sends me lots of toolshe sent me that vice grip and a sends me lots of toolshe sent me that vice grip and a sends me lots of toolshe sent me that vice grip and a

soldering iron. But this one really has me stumped.soldering iron. But this one really has me stumped.soldering iron. But this one really has me stumped.soldering iron. But this one really has me stumped.

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filled with trunks of all sizes, enough almost to fill a filled with trunks of all sizes, enough almost to fill a filled with trunks of all sizes, enough almost to fill a filled with trunks of all sizes, enough almost to fill a

semitrailer. Inside are instruments and sound equipment, semitrailer. Inside are instruments and sound equipment, semitrailer. Inside are instruments and sound equipment, semitrailer. Inside are instruments and sound equipment,

the tools of the trade when Taylor is on tour. He opens one the tools of the trade when Taylor is on tour. He opens one the tools of the trade when Taylor is on tour. He opens one the tools of the trade when Taylor is on tour. He opens one

to reveal a portable wardrobe, replete with shirts on to reveal a portable wardrobe, replete with shirts on to reveal a portable wardrobe, replete with shirts on to reveal a portable wardrobe, replete with shirts on

hangers and drawers full of anything he might possibly hangers and drawers full of anything he might possibly hangers and drawers full of anything he might possibly hangers and drawers full of anything he might possibly

need while on the road, including throat spray, lozenges, need while on the road, including throat spray, lozenges, need while on the road, including throat spray, lozenges, need while on the road, including throat spray, lozenges,

guitar picks, capos, tape, and even some stuff he doesnt guitar picks, capos, tape, and even some stuff he doesnt guitar picks, capos, tape, and even some stuff he doesnt guitar picks, capos, tape, and even some stuff he doesnt

need, like a souvenir he was given on a recent trip to need, like a souvenir he was given on a recent trip to need, like a souvenir he was given on a recent trip to need, like a souvenir he was given on a recent trip to

Scotland: a skirted flask. Great, he jokes. Just what I Scotland: a skirted flask. Great, he jokes. Just what I Scotland: a skirted flask. Great, he jokes. Just what I Scotland: a skirted flask. Great, he jokes. Just what I

need. Over twenty years of sobriety all down the drain need. Over twenty years of sobriety all down the drain need. Over twenty years of sobriety all down the drain need. Over twenty years of sobriety all down the drain

because of this.because of this.because of this.because of this.

Still deeper into the room, theres another, unfinished Still deeper into the room, theres another, unfinished Still deeper into the room, theres another, unfinished Still deeper into the room, theres another, unfinished

space: a cool, dry area where one might expect to find a space: a cool, dry area where one might expect to find a space: a cool, dry area where one might expect to find a space: a cool, dry area where one might expect to find a

wine cellar if its owner hadnt quit drinking decades ago. wine cellar if its owner hadnt quit drinking decades ago. wine cellar if its owner hadnt quit drinking decades ago. wine cellar if its owner hadnt quit drinking decades ago.

Instead, Taylor shows off whats going to be a guitar cellar: Instead, Taylor shows off whats going to be a guitar cellar: Instead, Taylor shows off whats going to be a guitar cellar: Instead, Taylor shows off whats going to be a guitar cellar:

a climate-controlled room dedicated to housing his a climate-controlled room dedicated to housing his a climate-controlled room dedicated to housing his a climate-controlled room dedicated to housing his

eighteen axes and other instruments.eighteen axes and other instruments.eighteen axes and other instruments.eighteen axes and other instruments.

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Those guitars have graced the nearly two-dozen albums Those guitars have graced the nearly two-dozen albums Those guitars have graced the nearly two-dozen albums Those guitars have graced the nearly two-dozen albums

(including various collections and best-of packages) that (including various collections and best-of packages) that (including various collections and best-of packages) that (including various collections and best-of packages) that

Taylor has recorded over the course of the last four Taylor has recorded over the course of the last four Taylor has recorded over the course of the last four Taylor has recorded over the course of the last four

decades, along the way helping to garner the Boston native decades, along the way helping to garner the Boston native decades, along the way helping to garner the Boston native decades, along the way helping to garner the Boston native

by way of North Carolina over forty gold, platinum, and by way of North Carolina over forty gold, platinum, and by way of North Carolina over forty gold, platinum, and by way of North Carolina over forty gold, platinum, and

multi-platinum awards for albums running from 1970s multi-platinum awards for albums running from 1970s multi-platinum awards for albums running from 1970s multi-platinum awards for albums running from 1970s

Sweet Baby James to 2002s October Road, as well as the Sweet Baby James to 2002s October Road, as well as the Sweet Baby James to 2002s October Road, as well as the Sweet Baby James to 2002s October Road, as well as the

1998 Century Award, Billboard magazines highest 1998 Century Award, Billboard magazines highest 1998 Century Award, Billboard magazines highest 1998 Century Award, Billboard magazines highest

accolade, bestowed for distinguished creative accolade, bestowed for distinguished creative accolade, bestowed for distinguished creative accolade, bestowed for distinguished creative

achievement, and places in both the Rock and Roll Hall of achievement, and places in both the Rock and Roll Hall of achievement, and places in both the Rock and Roll Hall of achievement, and places in both the Rock and Roll Hall of

Fame and the prestigious Songwriters Hall of Fame. Those Fame and the prestigious Songwriters Hall of Fame. Those Fame and the prestigious Songwriters Hall of Fame. Those Fame and the prestigious Songwriters Hall of Fame. Those

guitars have fueled hit singles including Your Smiling guitars have fueled hit singles including Your Smiling guitars have fueled hit singles including Your Smiling guitars have fueled hit singles including Your Smiling

Face, How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You), and Fire and Face, How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You), and Fire and Face, How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You), and Fire and Face, How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You), and Fire and

Rain, and fan favorites such as Carolina In My Mind, Rain, and fan favorites such as Carolina In My Mind, Rain, and fan favorites such as Carolina In My Mind, Rain, and fan favorites such as Carolina In My Mind,

Steamroller Blues, and Something in the Way She Steamroller Blues, and Something in the Way She Steamroller Blues, and Something in the Way She Steamroller Blues, and Something in the Way She

Moves. Theyve traveled the world with Taylor, who, unlike Moves. Theyve traveled the world with Taylor, who, unlike Moves. Theyve traveled the world with Taylor, who, unlike Moves. Theyve traveled the world with Taylor, who, unlike

many of his peers, has never retired from the road and many of his peers, has never retired from the road and many of his peers, has never retired from the road and many of his peers, has never retired from the road and

continues to perform relentlessly.continues to perform relentlessly.continues to perform relentlessly.continues to perform relentlessly.

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edge of a state forest down a long, country road in the edge of a state forest down a long, country road in the edge of a state forest down a long, country road in the edge of a state forest down a long, country road in the

town of Washington, Massachusetts. Not that hes about to town of Washington, Massachusetts. Not that hes about to town of Washington, Massachusetts. Not that hes about to town of Washington, Massachusetts. Not that hes about to

sit around and do nothing but chill out here: hes planning sit around and do nothing but chill out here: hes planning sit around and do nothing but chill out here: hes planning sit around and do nothing but chill out here: hes planning

future tours, DVDs, and recordings, and has a list of future tours, DVDs, and recordings, and has a list of future tours, DVDs, and recordings, and has a list of future tours, DVDs, and recordings, and has a list of

projects to take him through at least the next ten years.projects to take him through at least the next ten years.projects to take him through at least the next ten years.projects to take him through at least the next ten years.

But as he takes a visitor on a guided tour of the rooms in But as he takes a visitor on a guided tour of the rooms in But as he takes a visitor on a guided tour of the rooms in But as he takes a visitor on a guided tour of the rooms in

the barnall within shouting distance of his bedroomits the barnall within shouting distance of his bedroomits the barnall within shouting distance of his bedroomits the barnall within shouting distance of his bedroomits

clear that Taylor has finally found a place to call home: a clear that Taylor has finally found a place to call home: a clear that Taylor has finally found a place to call home: a clear that Taylor has finally found a place to call home: a

base from which to conduct his lifes work, as well as where base from which to conduct his lifes work, as well as where base from which to conduct his lifes work, as well as where base from which to conduct his lifes work, as well as where

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he and his wife, Carolinebest known as Kimhave he and his wife, Carolinebest known as Kimhave he and his wife, Carolinebest known as Kimhave he and his wife, Carolinebest known as Kimhave

decided to raise their twin six-year-old boys, Rufus and decided to raise their twin six-year-old boys, Rufus and decided to raise their twin six-year-old boys, Rufus and decided to raise their twin six-year-old boys, Rufus and

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Center in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. It was a troubled Center in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. It was a troubled Center in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. It was a troubled Center in Stockbridge, Massachusetts. It was a troubled

time in his life, when he was battling depression and drug time in his life, when he was battling depression and drug time in his life, when he was battling depression and drug time in his life, when he was battling depression and drug

addiction, and hes spoken candidly about it over the years, addiction, and hes spoken candidly about it over the years, addiction, and hes spoken candidly about it over the years, addiction, and hes spoken candidly about it over the years,

including a now obligatory shout-out to the place every including a now obligatory shout-out to the place every including a now obligatory shout-out to the place every including a now obligatory shout-out to the place every

time he performs at Tanglewood just up the road in Lenox.time he performs at Tanglewood just up the road in Lenox.time he performs at Tanglewood just up the road in Lenox.time he performs at Tanglewood just up the road in Lenox.

He returned a few years later to hang out with his best He returned a few years later to hang out with his best He returned a few years later to hang out with his best He returned a few years later to hang out with his best

friend, Zach Weisner, and his fellow musician pal Arlo friend, Zach Weisner, and his fellow musician pal Arlo friend, Zach Weisner, and his fellow musician pal Arlo friend, Zach Weisner, and his fellow musician pal Arlo

Guthrie, and then again periodically to perform at Guthrie, and then again periodically to perform at Guthrie, and then again periodically to perform at Guthrie, and then again periodically to perform at

Tanglewood in the 1970swhen the venue regularly Tanglewood in the 1970swhen the venue regularly Tanglewood in the 1970swhen the venue regularly Tanglewood in the 1970swhen the venue regularly

featured folk, pop, and rock artists. That is, until Taylor featured folk, pop, and rock artists. That is, until Taylor featured folk, pop, and rock artists. That is, until Taylor featured folk, pop, and rock artists. That is, until Taylor

suspects he was informally banned from the place after a suspects he was informally banned from the place after a suspects he was informally banned from the place after a suspects he was informally banned from the place after a

show during which one of his road crew members drove on show during which one of his road crew members drove on show during which one of his road crew members drove on show during which one of his road crew members drove on

the lawn and left some deep ruts. The groundskeepers the lawn and left some deep ruts. The groundskeepers the lawn and left some deep ruts. The groundskeepers the lawn and left some deep ruts. The groundskeepers

were very upset, says Taylor wryly.were very upset, says Taylor wryly.were very upset, says Taylor wryly.were very upset, says Taylor wryly.

Of course the ban didnt last long, and now Taylors annual Of course the ban didnt last long, and now Taylors annual Of course the ban didnt last long, and now Taylors annual Of course the ban didnt last long, and now Taylors annual

appearances at Tanglewood are practically as traditional as appearances at Tanglewood are practically as traditional as appearances at Tanglewood are practically as traditional as appearances at Tanglewood are practically as traditional as

Tanglewood on Parade, the fireworks at the Independence Tanglewood on Parade, the fireworks at the Independence Tanglewood on Parade, the fireworks at the Independence Tanglewood on Parade, the fireworks at the Independence

Day festivities, and the season-concluding Beethovens Day festivities, and the season-concluding Beethovens Day festivities, and the season-concluding Beethovens Day festivities, and the season-concluding Beethovens

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appear as a headliner, local hoteliers raised a stink, appear as a headliner, local hoteliers raised a stink, appear as a headliner, local hoteliers raised a stink, appear as a headliner, local hoteliers raised a stink,

protesting that the Boston Symphony Orchestra was protesting that the Boston Symphony Orchestra was protesting that the Boston Symphony Orchestra was protesting that the Boston Symphony Orchestra was

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have gotten the attention of the BSO.)have gotten the attention of the BSO.)have gotten the attention of the BSO.)have gotten the attention of the BSO.)

This month, Taylor returns once again in a headlining gig This month, Taylor returns once again in a headlining gig This month, Taylor returns once again in a headlining gig This month, Taylor returns once again in a headlining gig

(the show, on August 24 [2007], has long been sold out). (the show, on August 24 [2007], has long been sold out). (the show, on August 24 [2007], has long been sold out). (the show, on August 24 [2007], has long been sold out).

But things will be different this time around. Rather than But things will be different this time around. Rather than But things will be different this time around. Rather than But things will be different this time around. Rather than

performing with his eleven-piece ensemble, including a performing with his eleven-piece ensemble, including a performing with his eleven-piece ensemble, including a performing with his eleven-piece ensemble, including a

horn section, backup vocalists, and a percussionist in horn section, backup vocalists, and a percussionist in horn section, backup vocalists, and a percussionist in horn section, backup vocalists, and a percussionist in

addition to a drummer, Taylor will present his One Man addition to a drummer, Taylor will present his One Man addition to a drummer, Taylor will present his One Man addition to a drummer, Taylor will present his One Man

Band show at Tanglewood.Band show at Tanglewood.Band show at Tanglewood.Band show at Tanglewood.

Despite the title, the concert actually includes keyboardist Despite the title, the concert actually includes keyboardist Despite the title, the concert actually includes keyboardist Despite the title, the concert actually includes keyboardist

Larry Goldings, but it has the look and feel of a solo show, Larry Goldings, but it has the look and feel of a solo show, Larry Goldings, but it has the look and feel of a solo show, Larry Goldings, but it has the look and feel of a solo show,

albeit one tailored for the digital age and to peoples albeit one tailored for the digital age and to peoples albeit one tailored for the digital age and to peoples albeit one tailored for the digital age and to peoples

shrinking attention spans. Taylor will occasionally trot out shrinking attention spans. Taylor will occasionally trot out shrinking attention spans. Taylor will occasionally trot out shrinking attention spans. Taylor will occasionally trot out

his self-constructed time machine, a homemade drum kit his self-constructed time machine, a homemade drum kit his self-constructed time machine, a homemade drum kit his self-constructed time machine, a homemade drum kit

he can operate with foot pedals. Hell also be backed up on he can operate with foot pedals. Hell also be backed up on he can operate with foot pedals. Hell also be backed up on he can operate with foot pedals. Hell also be backed up on

a few numbers by singers from the Tanglewood Festival a few numbers by singers from the Tanglewood Festival a few numbers by singers from the Tanglewood Festival a few numbers by singers from the Tanglewood Festival

Chorus, who prerecorded their parts a few years back in Chorus, who prerecorded their parts a few years back in Chorus, who prerecorded their parts a few years back in Chorus, who prerecorded their parts a few years back in

Taylors barn and will accompany Taylor on video screens Taylors barn and will accompany Taylor on video screens Taylors barn and will accompany Taylor on video screens Taylors barn and will accompany Taylor on video screens

strategically placed inside and outside the Shed.strategically placed inside and outside the Shed.strategically placed inside and outside the Shed.strategically placed inside and outside the Shed.

Taylor spoke of a few other surprises he has in store for the Taylor spoke of a few other surprises he has in store for the Taylor spoke of a few other surprises he has in store for the Taylor spoke of a few other surprises he has in store for the

Tanglewood show that will make the One Man Band claim Tanglewood show that will make the One Man Band claim Tanglewood show that will make the One Man Band claim Tanglewood show that will make the One Man Band claim

a little hard to defend. But essentially what hes attempting a little hard to defend. But essentially what hes attempting a little hard to defend. But essentially what hes attempting a little hard to defend. But essentially what hes attempting

to recapture in these performances, which he has been to recapture in these performances, which he has been to recapture in these performances, which he has been to recapture in these performances, which he has been

developing over the course of the last two years, is the developing over the course of the last two years, is the developing over the course of the last two years, is the developing over the course of the last two years, is the

sense of an intimate coffeehouse gig. Along the way, Taylor sense of an intimate coffeehouse gig. Along the way, Taylor sense of an intimate coffeehouse gig. Along the way, Taylor sense of an intimate coffeehouse gig. Along the way, Taylor

reveals a lot about the origins of his songs in his life. After reveals a lot about the origins of his songs in his life. After reveals a lot about the origins of his songs in his life. After reveals a lot about the origins of his songs in his life. After

hearing stories that introduce most of them, many of which hearing stories that introduce most of them, many of which hearing stories that introduce most of them, many of which hearing stories that introduce most of them, many of which

are also accompanied by old photographs and other visual are also accompanied by old photographs and other visual are also accompanied by old photographs and other visual are also accompanied by old photographs and other visual

aids, even those who swear they pick up lots of aids, even those who swear they pick up lots of aids, even those who swear they pick up lots of aids, even those who swear they pick up lots of

autobiographical references in his work will undoubtedly autobiographical references in his work will undoubtedly autobiographical references in his work will undoubtedly autobiographical references in his work will undoubtedly

come away with newfound appreciation for the way Taylor come away with newfound appreciation for the way Taylor come away with newfound appreciation for the way Taylor come away with newfound appreciation for the way Taylor

subtly incorporates or weaves these bits and pieces into his subtly incorporates or weaves these bits and pieces into his subtly incorporates or weaves these bits and pieces into his subtly incorporates or weaves these bits and pieces into his

songs. Sweet Baby James, for example, was not written songs. Sweet Baby James, for example, was not written songs. Sweet Baby James, for example, was not written songs. Sweet Baby James, for example, was not written

about Taylor himself, but inspired by his nephew James, about Taylor himself, but inspired by his nephew James, about Taylor himself, but inspired by his nephew James, about Taylor himself, but inspired by his nephew James,

the first child born to his generation of siblings. And the first child born to his generation of siblings. And the first child born to his generation of siblings. And the first child born to his generation of siblings. And

Carolina in My Mind was prompted by a Greek sunrise Carolina in My Mind was prompted by a Greek sunrise Carolina in My Mind was prompted by a Greek sunrise Carolina in My Mind was prompted by a Greek sunrise

that imbued Taylor with nostalgia for his home state.that imbued Taylor with nostalgia for his home state.that imbued Taylor with nostalgia for his home state.that imbued Taylor with nostalgia for his home state.

But more than just autobiography, a listener comes away But more than just autobiography, a listener comes away But more than just autobiography, a listener comes away But more than just autobiography, a listener comes away

with an appreciation for Taylor as an intelligent, funny, with an appreciation for Taylor as an intelligent, funny, with an appreciation for Taylor as an intelligent, funny, with an appreciation for Taylor as an intelligent, funny,

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well-rounded guythe same one you meet in person. In well-rounded guythe same one you meet in person. In well-rounded guythe same one you meet in person. In well-rounded guythe same one you meet in person. In

conversation, talk veers from the minutiae of forestry conversation, talk veers from the minutiae of forestry conversation, talk veers from the minutiae of forestry conversation, talk veers from the minutiae of forestry

management (a subject dear to his heart, living as he does management (a subject dear to his heart, living as he does management (a subject dear to his heart, living as he does management (a subject dear to his heart, living as he does

on the edge of state forest land), to the social history of his on the edge of state forest land), to the social history of his on the edge of state forest land), to the social history of his on the edge of state forest land), to the social history of his

town, to gaining control of his familys carbon footprint. town, to gaining control of his familys carbon footprint. town, to gaining control of his familys carbon footprint. town, to gaining control of his familys carbon footprint.

Sometimes talking to Taylor can seem like schmoozing with Sometimes talking to Taylor can seem like schmoozing with Sometimes talking to Taylor can seem like schmoozing with Sometimes talking to Taylor can seem like schmoozing with

Al Gore, Howard Zinn, and Simon Winchester all wrapped Al Gore, Howard Zinn, and Simon Winchester all wrapped Al Gore, Howard Zinn, and Simon Winchester all wrapped Al Gore, Howard Zinn, and Simon Winchester all wrapped

up in one.up in one.up in one.up in one.

A lot of this comes through in the One Man Band show, A lot of this comes through in the One Man Band show, A lot of this comes through in the One Man Band show, A lot of this comes through in the One Man Band show,

which Taylor first rehearsed in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, in which Taylor first rehearsed in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, in which Taylor first rehearsed in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, in which Taylor first rehearsed in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, in

February 2005, appropriately enough at Berkshire February 2005, appropriately enough at Berkshire February 2005, appropriately enough at Berkshire February 2005, appropriately enough at Berkshire

Community Colleges Koussevitzky Arts Center, named Community Colleges Koussevitzky Arts Center, named Community Colleges Koussevitzky Arts Center, named Community Colleges Koussevitzky Arts Center, named

after the BSO conductor who founded Tanglewood. Just a after the BSO conductor who founded Tanglewood. Just a after the BSO conductor who founded Tanglewood. Just a after the BSO conductor who founded Tanglewood. Just a

few days before heading out on the road for his first shows few days before heading out on the road for his first shows few days before heading out on the road for his first shows few days before heading out on the road for his first shows

in the new format, he was still tinkering with song order in the new format, he was still tinkering with song order in the new format, he was still tinkering with song order in the new format, he was still tinkering with song order

back then, the timing of songs and intros, guitar changes, back then, the timing of songs and intros, guitar changes, back then, the timing of songs and intros, guitar changes, back then, the timing of songs and intros, guitar changes,

visual cues, and which stories and jokes to tell. An visual cues, and which stories and jokes to tell. An visual cues, and which stories and jokes to tell. An visual cues, and which stories and jokes to tell. An

incredible wit and mimic, in rehearsal Taylor sang a few incredible wit and mimic, in rehearsal Taylor sang a few incredible wit and mimic, in rehearsal Taylor sang a few incredible wit and mimic, in rehearsal Taylor sang a few

lines of Youve Got a Friend in a dead-on imitation of Bob lines of Youve Got a Friend in a dead-on imitation of Bob lines of Youve Got a Friend in a dead-on imitation of Bob lines of Youve Got a Friend in a dead-on imitation of Bob

Dylan in his odd Nashville Skyline phase, cracked jokes Dylan in his odd Nashville Skyline phase, cracked jokes Dylan in his odd Nashville Skyline phase, cracked jokes Dylan in his odd Nashville Skyline phase, cracked jokes

about himself and his ex-wivesincluding singer Carly about himself and his ex-wivesincluding singer Carly about himself and his ex-wivesincluding singer Carly about himself and his ex-wivesincluding singer Carly

Simon, the mother of his musician-children Ben and Sally, Simon, the mother of his musician-children Ben and Sally, Simon, the mother of his musician-children Ben and Sally, Simon, the mother of his musician-children Ben and Sally,

and actress Kathryn Walkermock snored his way through and actress Kathryn Walkermock snored his way through and actress Kathryn Walkermock snored his way through and actress Kathryn Walkermock snored his way through

a verse, and even made fun of the Carole King lyric, singing: a verse, and even made fun of the Carole King lyric, singing: a verse, and even made fun of the Carole King lyric, singing: a verse, and even made fun of the Carole King lyric, singing:

Winter, spring, summer, or fall all over.Winter, spring, summer, or fall all over.Winter, spring, summer, or fall all over.Winter, spring, summer, or fall all over.

The whole one-man band concept is just one aspect of a The whole one-man band concept is just one aspect of a The whole one-man band concept is just one aspect of a The whole one-man band concept is just one aspect of a

near top-to-bottom attempt to gain control of and re-near top-to-bottom attempt to gain control of and re-near top-to-bottom attempt to gain control of and re-near top-to-bottom attempt to gain control of and re-

create the way Taylor manages his life and career, and its create the way Taylor manages his life and career, and its create the way Taylor manages his life and career, and its create the way Taylor manages his life and career, and its

inextricably tied up with his decision to call the Berkshires inextricably tied up with his decision to call the Berkshires inextricably tied up with his decision to call the Berkshires inextricably tied up with his decision to call the Berkshires

home. Taylor refers to it as his self-management phase. home. Taylor refers to it as his self-management phase. home. Taylor refers to it as his self-management phase. home. Taylor refers to it as his self-management phase.

Gone are the big-time Hollywood managers and publicists, Gone are the big-time Hollywood managers and publicists, Gone are the big-time Hollywood managers and publicists, Gone are the big-time Hollywood managers and publicists,

gone are the record company executives and glad-handlers, gone are the record company executives and glad-handlers, gone are the record company executives and glad-handlers, gone are the record company executives and glad-handlers,

many of whose hands dug deep into Taylors pockets over many of whose hands dug deep into Taylors pockets over many of whose hands dug deep into Taylors pockets over many of whose hands dug deep into Taylors pockets over

the years.the years.the years.the years.

Like many others who leave the big city to settle in the Like many others who leave the big city to settle in the Like many others who leave the big city to settle in the Like many others who leave the big city to settle in the

Berkshires and downscale their careers by taking control, Berkshires and downscale their careers by taking control, Berkshires and downscale their careers by taking control, Berkshires and downscale their careers by taking control,

shedding unnecessary layers of corporate bureaucracy that shedding unnecessary layers of corporate bureaucracy that shedding unnecessary layers of corporate bureaucracy that shedding unnecessary layers of corporate bureaucracy that

get in the way of or eat into the actual tasks at hand, Taylor get in the way of or eat into the actual tasks at hand, Taylor get in the way of or eat into the actual tasks at hand, Taylor get in the way of or eat into the actual tasks at hand, Taylor

is setting up a cottage industry of sorts right here in his is setting up a cottage industry of sorts right here in his is setting up a cottage industry of sorts right here in his is setting up a cottage industry of sorts right here in his

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relatively modest (by Hollywood standards for sure, and relatively modest (by Hollywood standards for sure, and relatively modest (by Hollywood standards for sure, and relatively modest (by Hollywood standards for sure, and

even by some Berkshire standards) compound in the even by some Berkshire standards) compound in the even by some Berkshire standards) compound in the even by some Berkshire standards) compound in the

woods, where no fancy cars are in sight, and where he woods, where no fancy cars are in sight, and where he woods, where no fancy cars are in sight, and where he woods, where no fancy cars are in sight, and where he

shares space with owls, bobcats, fisher, moose, deer, foxes, shares space with owls, bobcats, fisher, moose, deer, foxes, shares space with owls, bobcats, fisher, moose, deer, foxes, shares space with owls, bobcats, fisher, moose, deer, foxes,

coyotes, snakes, mountain lions, and wild turkeys. (Taylor coyotes, snakes, mountain lions, and wild turkeys. (Taylor coyotes, snakes, mountain lions, and wild turkeys. (Taylor coyotes, snakes, mountain lions, and wild turkeys. (Taylor

can also speak at great length about the life cycle of the can also speak at great length about the life cycle of the can also speak at great length about the life cycle of the can also speak at great length about the life cycle of the

female mosquito, plaguing everyone in the area at the female mosquito, plaguing everyone in the area at the female mosquito, plaguing everyone in the area at the female mosquito, plaguing everyone in the area at the

moment, if you ask him.)moment, if you ask him.)moment, if you ask him.)moment, if you ask him.)

For Taylor, its not a case of getting away from it all by any For Taylor, its not a case of getting away from it all by any For Taylor, its not a case of getting away from it all by any For Taylor, its not a case of getting away from it all by any

means. I lived for a while in Litchfield County and New means. I lived for a while in Litchfield County and New means. I lived for a while in Litchfield County and New means. I lived for a while in Litchfield County and New

York City, he says. In Litchfield, everything really pointed York City, he says. In Litchfield, everything really pointed York City, he says. In Litchfield, everything really pointed York City, he says. In Litchfield, everything really pointed

back to New York. And having lived on Marthas Vineyard back to New York. And having lived on Marthas Vineyard back to New York. And having lived on Marthas Vineyard back to New York. And having lived on Marthas Vineyard

for years, Im used to people who move in and want to be for years, Im used to people who move in and want to be for years, Im used to people who move in and want to be for years, Im used to people who move in and want to be

the last person allowed in. The Berkshires is itself, yet it the last person allowed in. The Berkshires is itself, yet it the last person allowed in. The Berkshires is itself, yet it the last person allowed in. The Berkshires is itself, yet it

draws on the energies of the city. Creative energy. draws on the energies of the city. Creative energy. draws on the energies of the city. Creative energy. draws on the energies of the city. Creative energy.

Everything is available here. Its really alive. It gets a lot of Everything is available here. Its really alive. It gets a lot of Everything is available here. Its really alive. It gets a lot of Everything is available here. Its really alive. It gets a lot of

energy from New York and Boston, even some of the energy from New York and Boston, even some of the energy from New York and Boston, even some of the energy from New York and Boston, even some of the

energy that the Catskills used to have.energy that the Catskills used to have.energy that the Catskills used to have.energy that the Catskills used to have.

Kim, 54, calls Taylor in for lunch, Kim, 54, calls Taylor in for lunch, Kim, 54, calls Taylor in for lunch, Kim, 54, calls Taylor in for lunch,

which is served in a roomy, which is served in a roomy, which is served in a roomy, which is served in a roomy,

screened-in porch with a screened-in porch with a screened-in porch with a screened-in porch with a

spectacular view of a valley and spectacular view of a valley and spectacular view of a valley and spectacular view of a valley and

hillside miles away. Over a hillside miles away. Over a hillside miles away. Over a hillside miles away. Over a

platter of seared, grilled tuna platter of seared, grilled tuna platter of seared, grilled tuna platter of seared, grilled tuna

prepared by local caterer prepared by local caterer prepared by local caterer prepared by local caterer

Megan Moore, the couple Megan Moore, the couple Megan Moore, the couple Megan Moore, the couple

recounts in call-and-response fashion how they arrived at recounts in call-and-response fashion how they arrived at recounts in call-and-response fashion how they arrived at recounts in call-and-response fashion how they arrived at

their decision to raise their sons herehow they came to their decision to raise their sons herehow they came to their decision to raise their sons herehow they came to their decision to raise their sons herehow they came to

call the Berkshires home:call the Berkshires home:call the Berkshires home:call the Berkshires home:

Kim: Kim: Kim: Kim: In 2002 I tried to decide where we should raise our In 2002 I tried to decide where we should raise our In 2002 I tried to decide where we should raise our In 2002 I tried to decide where we should raise our

kids. We started out in Paris, where it was drizzling and kids. We started out in Paris, where it was drizzling and kids. We started out in Paris, where it was drizzling and kids. We started out in Paris, where it was drizzling and

cold, with traffic and pollution. Then we went to a little cold, with traffic and pollution. Then we went to a little cold, with traffic and pollution. Then we went to a little cold, with traffic and pollution. Then we went to a little

town in the French Alps, but I didnt like the way the kids town in the French Alps, but I didnt like the way the kids town in the French Alps, but I didnt like the way the kids town in the French Alps, but I didnt like the way the kids

were taught in the preschool. The teachers were sitting were taught in the preschool. The teachers were sitting were taught in the preschool. The teachers were sitting were taught in the preschool. The teachers were sitting

around ignoring the kids and smoking cigarettes.around ignoring the kids and smoking cigarettes.around ignoring the kids and smoking cigarettes.around ignoring the kids and smoking cigarettes.

JT: JT: JT: JT: We spent some time in Sun Valley, Idaho, where our We spent some time in Sun Valley, Idaho, where our We spent some time in Sun Valley, Idaho, where our We spent some time in Sun Valley, Idaho, where our

manager had a place.manager had a place.manager had a place.manager had a place.

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Kim: Kim: Kim: Kim: It was romantic, a beautiful liberal pocket, but so It was romantic, a beautiful liberal pocket, but so It was romantic, a beautiful liberal pocket, but so It was romantic, a beautiful liberal pocket, but so

unreal. There didnt seem to be a solid community.unreal. There didnt seem to be a solid community.unreal. There didnt seem to be a solid community.unreal. There didnt seem to be a solid community.

JT: JT: JT: JT: Its a resort ski town.Its a resort ski town.Its a resort ski town.Its a resort ski town.

Kim: Kim: Kim: Kim: Yes, but it seemed like such a utopia. Then we ended Yes, but it seemed like such a utopia. Then we ended Yes, but it seemed like such a utopia. Then we ended Yes, but it seemed like such a utopia. Then we ended

up in Beverly Hills, in Jackie Collinss house: all white, white up in Beverly Hills, in Jackie Collinss house: all white, white up in Beverly Hills, in Jackie Collinss house: all white, white up in Beverly Hills, in Jackie Collinss house: all white, white

walls, white furniture, white everything. We were walls, white furniture, white everything. We were walls, white furniture, white everything. We were walls, white furniture, white everything. We were

constantly running around after the kids with a bottle of constantly running around after the kids with a bottle of constantly running around after the kids with a bottle of constantly running around after the kids with a bottle of

Windex.Windex.Windex.Windex.

JT: [As if to a grocer]JT: [As if to a grocer]JT: [As if to a grocer]JT: [As if to a grocer] Excuse me, do you have any white Excuse me, do you have any white Excuse me, do you have any white Excuse me, do you have any white

grape jelly?grape jelly?grape jelly?grape jelly?

Kim: Kim: Kim: Kim: It was fun, but we never thought wed wind up there.It was fun, but we never thought wed wind up there.It was fun, but we never thought wed wind up there.It was fun, but we never thought wed wind up there.

JT: JT: JT: JT: When we finally got back here, man, that felt good.When we finally got back here, man, that felt good.When we finally got back here, man, that felt good.When we finally got back here, man, that felt good.

Kim: Kim: Kim: Kim: We just knew.We just knew.We just knew.We just knew.

JT: JT: JT: JT: Weve ended up in a pretty good spot. We thank our Weve ended up in a pretty good spot. We thank our Weve ended up in a pretty good spot. We thank our Weve ended up in a pretty good spot. We thank our

lucky stars were here in the Berkshires.lucky stars were here in the Berkshires.lucky stars were here in the Berkshires.lucky stars were here in the Berkshires.

The Taylors sing the praises of Berkshire Country Day The Taylors sing the praises of Berkshire Country Day The Taylors sing the praises of Berkshire Country Day The Taylors sing the praises of Berkshire Country Day

School in Lenox, where they send their boys. And James School in Lenox, where they send their boys. And James School in Lenox, where they send their boys. And James School in Lenox, where they send their boys. And James

notes that Kim is particularly at home here, having grown notes that Kim is particularly at home here, having grown notes that Kim is particularly at home here, having grown notes that Kim is particularly at home here, having grown

up near Albany, attended Smith College in nearby up near Albany, attended Smith College in nearby up near Albany, attended Smith College in nearby up near Albany, attended Smith College in nearby

Northampton, Massachusetts, and worked for the BSO, for Northampton, Massachusetts, and worked for the BSO, for Northampton, Massachusetts, and worked for the BSO, for Northampton, Massachusetts, and worked for the BSO, for

which she now serves as an overseer, since 1978. Shes a which she now serves as an overseer, since 1978. Shes a which she now serves as an overseer, since 1978. Shes a which she now serves as an overseer, since 1978. Shes a

turnpike girl, he says.turnpike girl, he says.turnpike girl, he says.turnpike girl, he says.

Kims time at the BSO also provided the Taylors a built-in Kims time at the BSO also provided the Taylors a built-in Kims time at the BSO also provided the Taylors a built-in Kims time at the BSO also provided the Taylors a built-in

social network, especially in summer when the orchestra is social network, especially in summer when the orchestra is social network, especially in summer when the orchestra is social network, especially in summer when the orchestra is

in town. It was at a Boston Pops concert in 1993 at in town. It was at a Boston Pops concert in 1993 at in town. It was at a Boston Pops concert in 1993 at in town. It was at a Boston Pops concert in 1993 at

Symphony Hall conducted by John Williams where the two Symphony Hall conducted by John Williams where the two Symphony Hall conducted by John Williams where the two Symphony Hall conducted by John Williams where the two

first met. At the time Taylor was still married and Kim was first met. At the time Taylor was still married and Kim was first met. At the time Taylor was still married and Kim was first met. At the time Taylor was still married and Kim was

otherwise occupied; they began dating two years later and otherwise occupied; they began dating two years later and otherwise occupied; they began dating two years later and otherwise occupied; they began dating two years later and

married in 2001. That same concert saw the beginning of a married in 2001. That same concert saw the beginning of a married in 2001. That same concert saw the beginning of a married in 2001. That same concert saw the beginning of a

personal and professional friendship between Taylor and personal and professional friendship between Taylor and personal and professional friendship between Taylor and personal and professional friendship between Taylor and

Williams, who have become frequent collaborators on a Williams, who have become frequent collaborators on a Williams, who have become frequent collaborators on a Williams, who have become frequent collaborators on a

wide range of projects, including Williams accompanying wide range of projects, including Williams accompanying wide range of projects, including Williams accompanying wide range of projects, including Williams accompanying

Taylor as a pianist and Taylor playing with Williams with Taylor as a pianist and Taylor playing with Williams with Taylor as a pianist and Taylor playing with Williams with Taylor as a pianist and Taylor playing with Williams with

other orchestras. Williams also notes that hes engaged other orchestras. Williams also notes that hes engaged other orchestras. Williams also notes that hes engaged other orchestras. Williams also notes that hes engaged

Taylors services as narrator for several twentieth-century Taylors services as narrator for several twentieth-century Taylors services as narrator for several twentieth-century Taylors services as narrator for several twentieth-century

pieces, including Aaron Coplands Lincoln Portrait.pieces, including Aaron Coplands Lincoln Portrait.pieces, including Aaron Coplands Lincoln Portrait.pieces, including Aaron Coplands Lincoln Portrait.

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Id always admired him as a singer-songwriter, says Id always admired him as a singer-songwriter, says Id always admired him as a singer-songwriter, says Id always admired him as a singer-songwriter, says

Williams, but our first musical meeting was very Williams, but our first musical meeting was very Williams, but our first musical meeting was very Williams, but our first musical meeting was very

simpatico.simpatico.simpatico.simpatico.

Williams is clearly as much a fan of the man as he is of the Williams is clearly as much a fan of the man as he is of the Williams is clearly as much a fan of the man as he is of the Williams is clearly as much a fan of the man as he is of the

musician. Hes an especially gifted man and lovely person, musician. Hes an especially gifted man and lovely person, musician. Hes an especially gifted man and lovely person, musician. Hes an especially gifted man and lovely person,

says Williams. Really one of the quality survivors of the says Williams. Really one of the quality survivors of the says Williams. Really one of the quality survivors of the says Williams. Really one of the quality survivors of the

generation of musicians he comes from. What strikes me generation of musicians he comes from. What strikes me generation of musicians he comes from. What strikes me generation of musicians he comes from. What strikes me

about James Taylor and his character is hes very much in about James Taylor and his character is hes very much in about James Taylor and his character is hes very much in about James Taylor and his character is hes very much in

the middle of his road: he has as much future as he has past. the middle of his road: he has as much future as he has past. the middle of his road: he has as much future as he has past. the middle of his road: he has as much future as he has past.

The one-man show, the narrative appearances. . . . I expect The one-man show, the narrative appearances. . . . I expect The one-man show, the narrative appearances. . . . I expect The one-man show, the narrative appearances. . . . I expect

to see him write and speak more. He has leadership abilities to see him write and speak more. He has leadership abilities to see him write and speak more. He has leadership abilities to see him write and speak more. He has leadership abilities

that could lead to avenues as yet unimagined. He has a rich that could lead to avenues as yet unimagined. He has a rich that could lead to avenues as yet unimagined. He has a rich that could lead to avenues as yet unimagined. He has a rich

path ahead and enormous potential.path ahead and enormous potential.path ahead and enormous potential.path ahead and enormous potential.

If Williams is hinting that he could see Taylor enter the If Williams is hinting that he could see Taylor enter the If Williams is hinting that he could see Taylor enter the If Williams is hinting that he could see Taylor enter the

realm of politics or at least public policy, it doesnt come as realm of politics or at least public policy, it doesnt come as realm of politics or at least public policy, it doesnt come as realm of politics or at least public policy, it doesnt come as

any great leap to anyone who spends time with Taylor, who any great leap to anyone who spends time with Taylor, who any great leap to anyone who spends time with Taylor, who any great leap to anyone who spends time with Taylor, who

holds impassioned views on the current presidential holds impassioned views on the current presidential holds impassioned views on the current presidential holds impassioned views on the current presidential

administrationinept, corrupt, and opaqueand who administrationinept, corrupt, and opaqueand who administrationinept, corrupt, and opaqueand who administrationinept, corrupt, and opaqueand who

broke longstanding practice of staying out of partisan broke longstanding practice of staying out of partisan broke longstanding practice of staying out of partisan broke longstanding practice of staying out of partisan

politics by throwing his public support behind John Kerry in politics by throwing his public support behind John Kerry in politics by throwing his public support behind John Kerry in politics by throwing his public support behind John Kerry in

the last presidential election.the last presidential election.the last presidential election.the last presidential election.

Its an area in which Taylor treads very carefully, especially Its an area in which Taylor treads very carefully, especially Its an area in which Taylor treads very carefully, especially Its an area in which Taylor treads very carefully, especially

in concert where he says fans dont come to hear political in concert where he says fans dont come to hear political in concert where he says fans dont come to hear political in concert where he says fans dont come to hear political

rhetoric. I grew up in the South, moved from Boston in rhetoric. I grew up in the South, moved from Boston in rhetoric. I grew up in the South, moved from Boston in rhetoric. I grew up in the South, moved from Boston in

1951 to Chapel Hill, he says. It was a liberal pocket amidst 1951 to Chapel Hill, he says. It was a liberal pocket amidst 1951 to Chapel Hill, he says. It was a liberal pocket amidst 1951 to Chapel Hill, he says. It was a liberal pocket amidst

the antebellum South. To be in the South at the moment of the antebellum South. To be in the South at the moment of the antebellum South. To be in the South at the moment of the antebellum South. To be in the South at the moment of

the civil rights movement . . . we were there when the civil rights movement . . . we were there when the civil rights movement . . . we were there when the civil rights movement . . . we were there when

segregation was finally put to the challenge. So I have a segregation was finally put to the challenge. So I have a segregation was finally put to the challenge. So I have a segregation was finally put to the challenge. So I have a

real sense and appreciation for what the federal real sense and appreciation for what the federal real sense and appreciation for what the federal real sense and appreciation for what the federal

government can accomplish.government can accomplish.government can accomplish.government can accomplish.

For the moment, Taylors thoughts are on the Northeast For the moment, Taylors thoughts are on the Northeast For the moment, Taylors thoughts are on the Northeast For the moment, Taylors thoughts are on the Northeast

and how it can and should function as a region. New York and how it can and should function as a region. New York and how it can and should function as a region. New York and how it can and should function as a region. New York

and New England should find common cause and think of and New England should find common cause and think of and New England should find common cause and think of and New England should find common cause and think of

themselves as a country, as a distinct, new region with a themselves as a country, as a distinct, new region with a themselves as a country, as a distinct, new region with a themselves as a country, as a distinct, new region with a

distinct set of values, with its own problems and own path. distinct set of values, with its own problems and own path. distinct set of values, with its own problems and own path. distinct set of values, with its own problems and own path.

The future requires we identify ourselves regionally and The future requires we identify ourselves regionally and The future requires we identify ourselves regionally and The future requires we identify ourselves regionally and

solve problems on our own.solve problems on our own.solve problems on our own.solve problems on our own.

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But Taylor has a more immediate to-do list that will keep But Taylor has a more immediate to-do list that will keep But Taylor has a more immediate to-do list that will keep But Taylor has a more immediate to-do list that will keep

him busy for the next decade. In 1968, I never thought Id him busy for the next decade. In 1968, I never thought Id him busy for the next decade. In 1968, I never thought Id him busy for the next decade. In 1968, I never thought Id

be doing this now, he says. I didnt assume Id be alive at be doing this now, he says. I didnt assume Id be alive at be doing this now, he says. I didnt assume Id be alive at be doing this now, he says. I didnt assume Id be alive at

age sixty. Maybe I can carry on for another ten years or so, age sixty. Maybe I can carry on for another ten years or so, age sixty. Maybe I can carry on for another ten years or so, age sixty. Maybe I can carry on for another ten years or so,

or for another three, 3-year periods.or for another three, 3-year periods.or for another three, 3-year periods.or for another three, 3-year periods.

Taylor calls himself very project-oriented, and topping Taylor calls himself very project-oriented, and topping Taylor calls himself very project-oriented, and topping Taylor calls himself very project-oriented, and topping

that to-do list are making a DVD of the One Man Band that to-do list are making a DVD of the One Man Band that to-do list are making a DVD of the One Man Band that to-do list are making a DVD of the One Man Band

show, a tour of the Balkans and Eastern Europe, a series of show, a tour of the Balkans and Eastern Europe, a series of show, a tour of the Balkans and Eastern Europe, a series of show, a tour of the Balkans and Eastern Europe, a series of

educational videos on the web and on DVD explaining his educational videos on the web and on DVD explaining his educational videos on the web and on DVD explaining his educational videos on the web and on DVD explaining his

unique guitar style, a new album of all cover tunes, and one unique guitar style, a new album of all cover tunes, and one unique guitar style, a new album of all cover tunes, and one unique guitar style, a new album of all cover tunes, and one

or two more albums of original songs.or two more albums of original songs.or two more albums of original songs.or two more albums of original songs.

Were putting all these projects on the calendar, he says. Were putting all these projects on the calendar, he says. Were putting all these projects on the calendar, he says. Were putting all these projects on the calendar, he says.

Id like to do these, and thats enough. I have no other Id like to do these, and thats enough. I have no other Id like to do these, and thats enough. I have no other Id like to do these, and thats enough. I have no other

goals than to do these things.goals than to do these things.goals than to do these things.goals than to do these things.

And as an afterthought, Taylor whose ultimate escape is And as an afterthought, Taylor whose ultimate escape is And as an afterthought, Taylor whose ultimate escape is And as an afterthought, Taylor whose ultimate escape is

rowing on a lake or climbing a treeadds, Im essentially a rowing on a lake or climbing a treeadds, Im essentially a rowing on a lake or climbing a treeadds, Im essentially a rowing on a lake or climbing a treeadds, Im essentially a

tree-hugger. I grew up in the woods of North Carolina in tree-hugger. I grew up in the woods of North Carolina in tree-hugger. I grew up in the woods of North Carolina in tree-hugger. I grew up in the woods of North Carolina in

the Piedmont section. Living here in the trees is great.the Piedmont section. Living here in the trees is great.the Piedmont section. Living here in the trees is great.the Piedmont section. Living here in the trees is great.

More from James Taylor:More from James Taylor:More from James Taylor:More from James Taylor:

On living a low-profile life in the Berkshires:On living a low-profile life in the Berkshires:On living a low-profile life in the Berkshires:On living a low-profile life in the Berkshires:

This is a good place to be well known. Ive never had a This is a good place to be well known. Ive never had a This is a good place to be well known. Ive never had a This is a good place to be well known. Ive never had a

negative experience bumping into people who know me negative experience bumping into people who know me negative experience bumping into people who know me negative experience bumping into people who know me

because of my music. But for forty years Ive been asking because of my music. But for forty years Ive been asking because of my music. But for forty years Ive been asking because of my music. But for forty years Ive been asking

for peoples attention. When I finally get it, it would be for peoples attention. When I finally get it, it would be for peoples attention. When I finally get it, it would be for peoples attention. When I finally get it, it would be

crazy to complain about it.crazy to complain about it.crazy to complain about it.crazy to complain about it.

On Tanglewood:On Tanglewood:On Tanglewood:On Tanglewood:

The place is so beautiful. It has some kind of spirit, The place is so beautiful. It has some kind of spirit, The place is so beautiful. It has some kind of spirit, The place is so beautiful. It has some kind of spirit,

emanation, because of whats gone on there. That sounds emanation, because of whats gone on there. That sounds emanation, because of whats gone on there. That sounds emanation, because of whats gone on there. That sounds

cosmic but people love to be there. . . . There are places cosmic but people love to be there. . . . There are places cosmic but people love to be there. . . . There are places cosmic but people love to be there. . . . There are places

that are more commercial and mercenary. You feel bad that are more commercial and mercenary. You feel bad that are more commercial and mercenary. You feel bad that are more commercial and mercenary. You feel bad

about how they treat the audience, with extra ticket about how they treat the audience, with extra ticket about how they treat the audience, with extra ticket about how they treat the audience, with extra ticket

charges, parking fees, even charging each person in the car. charges, parking fees, even charging each person in the car. charges, parking fees, even charging each person in the car. charges, parking fees, even charging each person in the car.

You cant bring your bottle or thermos innot even You cant bring your bottle or thermos innot even You cant bring your bottle or thermos innot even You cant bring your bottle or thermos innot even

lemonade or iced tea or water, to say nothing of lemonade or iced tea or water, to say nothing of lemonade or iced tea or water, to say nothing of lemonade or iced tea or water, to say nothing of

alcoholbecause they want to sell you a seven dollar alcoholbecause they want to sell you a seven dollar alcoholbecause they want to sell you a seven dollar alcoholbecause they want to sell you a seven dollar

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bottle of lemonade. And the place will often be filthy. It bottle of lemonade. And the place will often be filthy. It bottle of lemonade. And the place will often be filthy. It bottle of lemonade. And the place will often be filthy. It

makes your blood boil. Theyre using me as bait to mug makes your blood boil. Theyre using me as bait to mug makes your blood boil. Theyre using me as bait to mug makes your blood boil. Theyre using me as bait to mug

them. Essentially Tanglewood is not a commercial place. Its them. Essentially Tanglewood is not a commercial place. Its them. Essentially Tanglewood is not a commercial place. Its them. Essentially Tanglewood is not a commercial place. Its

nonprofit, and its mission is musical and artistic, not nonprofit, and its mission is musical and artistic, not nonprofit, and its mission is musical and artistic, not nonprofit, and its mission is musical and artistic, not

commerce. And thats good. You feel that when you are commerce. And thats good. You feel that when you are commerce. And thats good. You feel that when you are commerce. And thats good. You feel that when you are

there.there.there.there.

On musicians taking vocal political stands:On musicians taking vocal political stands:On musicians taking vocal political stands:On musicians taking vocal political stands:

Im just so alarmed about this administration, I had to do Im just so alarmed about this administration, I had to do Im just so alarmed about this administration, I had to do Im just so alarmed about this administration, I had to do

something. I felt so deeply bad about it. People who never something. I felt so deeply bad about it. People who never something. I felt so deeply bad about it. People who never something. I felt so deeply bad about it. People who never

did anything political are coming out of the woodwork. But did anything political are coming out of the woodwork. But did anything political are coming out of the woodwork. But did anything political are coming out of the woodwork. But

you have to be careful. The audience doesnt come for that. you have to be careful. The audience doesnt come for that. you have to be careful. The audience doesnt come for that. you have to be careful. The audience doesnt come for that.

I dont write a lot of political songs. To serve up a big dish I dont write a lot of political songs. To serve up a big dish I dont write a lot of political songs. To serve up a big dish I dont write a lot of political songs. To serve up a big dish

of political rhetoric . . . I need to be careful of false of political rhetoric . . . I need to be careful of false of political rhetoric . . . I need to be careful of false of political rhetoric . . . I need to be careful of false

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