Taylor achieved his breakthrough in 1970 with the No. 3 single "Fire and Rain" and had his first No. 1 hit the following year with "You've Got a Friend", a recording of Carole King's classic song. His 1976 Greatest Hits album was certified Diamond and has sold 12 million US copies. Following his 1977 album, JT, he has retained a large audience over the decades. Every album that he released from 1977 to 2007 sold over 1 million copies. He enjoyed a resurgence in chart performance during the late 1990s and 2000s, when he recorded some of his most-awarded work (including Hourglass, October Road, and Covers). He achieved his first number-one album in the US in 2015 with his recording Before This World.
He is known for his popular covers of other people's songs, such as "How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You)" and the aforementioned "You've Got A Friend", as well as originals such as "Fire and Rain".
Taylor's four siblings (Alex, Livingston, Hugh, and Kate) have also been musicians with recorded albums. Livingston is still an active musician; Kate was active in the 1970s but did not record another album until 2003; Hugh operates a bed-and-breakfast with his wife, The Outermost Inn in Aquinnah on Martha's Vineyard; and Alex died in 1993 on James's birthday.
After his divorce from Carly Simon in 1983, Taylor married actress Kathryn Walker on December 14, 1985 at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York. She had helped him get off heroin, but the marriage ended in divorce in 1996.
On February 18, 2001, at the Emmanuel Episcopal Church, Boston, Taylor wed for the third time, marrying Caroline ("Kim") Smedvig, the director of public relations and marketing for the Boston Symphony Orchestra.[81] They had begun dating in 1995, when they met as he appeared with John Williams and the Boston Pops Orchestra. Part of their relationship was worked into the album October Road, on the song "On the 4th of July". The couple reside in the town of Washington, Massachusetts, with their twin boys, Rufus and Henry, born in April 2001. Henry shares James' intrest and talents.
Sally and Ben, his children with Carly Simon, have also embarked on musical careers. After they were born, Taylor moved with his family to Lenox, Massachusetts.
Another Day
James Taylor Lyrics
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Walk with me into this light, oh,
Finally this morning,
I'm feeling whole again,
It was a hell of a night.
Just to be with you by my side,
Just to have you near in my sight.
Just to walk a while in this light,
Wake up Suzy, put your shoes on,
Walk with me into this light.
Another night has gone,
Life goes on,
Another dawn is breaking.
Turn and face the sun,
One by one,
The world outside is waking.
Morning light has driven away all
The shadows that hide your way.
And night has given away to
The promise of another day.
Another day, another chance
That we may finally find our way.
Another day, the sun has begun
To melt all our fears away.
Another day, another day.
Oh, wake up Suzy, put your shoes on,
Walk with me into this light.
The song Another Day by James Taylor is a beautiful, uplifting track that captures the essence of hope in the midst of adversity. The lyrics are a call to Suzy, asking her to join the singer in going out for a walk in the morning light. The track begins with the words "Wake up Suzy, put your shoes on," indicating the start of a new day and the chance to start afresh. The singer is feeling whole again after a tough night, and having Suzy by his side is a source of comfort and joy. The chorus repeats the words "Another night has gone, life goes on, another dawn is breaking," underscoring the idea that each day is a fresh start and a new opportunity to move forward.
The second verse of the song reinforces the idea of the new day bringing renewed hope, with the light of morning driving away the shadows and the world outside awakening. The singer urges Suzy to turn and face the sun and take in the promise of another day. The song concludes with a sense of optimism, as the singer expresses his belief that each new day brings another chance to find our way and to let go of our fears. The final chorus is a repeat of the first, urging Suzy to join him in taking a walk into the light of the new day.
Line by Line Meaning
Wake up Suzy, put your shoes on,
Get ready to face the day and overcome the challenges with me
Walk with me into this light, oh,
Join me on a journey towards a brighter, happier future
Finally this morning,
After a difficult night, I am feeling better now
I'm feeling whole again,
I have regained my emotional and psychological balance
It was a hell of a night.
Last night was really difficult for me
Just to be with you by my side,
Your presence is comforting and reassuring for me
Just to have you near in my sight.
Seeing you by my side is enough to calm down my fears
Just to walk a while in this light,
Being outside in the light of the sun is a source of joy and hope
Just to know that life goes on.
Realizing that life carries on despite adversities brings comfort
Another night has gone,
Time has passed and another day has begun
Life goes on,
Life keeps going and we must adapt to it
Another dawn is breaking.
A new beginning is here and we should embrace it
Turn and face the sun,
Look towards the future and its opportunities
One by one,
Step by step, gradually moving ahead towards our goals
The world outside is waking.
The day has started and the world is becoming active again
Morning light has driven away all
The light of the morning has dispelled all
The shadows that hide your way.
The obstacles or negativity that hinder your progress
And night has given away to
The darkness of the night has been replaced by the
The promise of another day.
The hope and potential of a new day full of opportunities
Another day, another chance
A fresh opportunity to do better and succeed
That we may finally find our way.
We hope to overcome past obstacles and mistakes in pursuit of our goals
Another day, the sun has begun
The sun has risen, bringing light and warmth to the world
To melt all our fears away.
The sun brings hope and positivity, removing our fears and doubts
Another day, another day.
Another opportunity to live our lives with passion and purpose
Oh, wake up Suzy, put your shoes on,
Rise up and let's tackle whatever the day throws at us
Walk with me into this light.
Let's take on the challenges together and move towards a brighter future
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave
Written by: TRE JEAN-MARIE, VANYA TAYLOR, BLUEY ROBINSON, JONATHAN JAMES CLARE, JAMES TADGELL
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