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.
James Taylor
James Taylor Lyrics
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The way my broken heart is hurting me
I've got my pride and I know how to hide
All the sorrow and pain
I'll do my crying in the rain
If I wait for cloudy skies
You won't know the rain from the tears in my eyes
So though the heartaches remain
I'll do my crying in the rain
Raindrops falling from heaven
Will never wash away my misery
But since we're not together
I'll wait for stormy weather
To hide these tears I hope you'll never see
Someday when my crying's done
I'm gonna wear a smile and walk in the sun
I may be a fool
But till then, darling, you'll never see me complain
I'll do my crying in the rain
I'll do my crying in the rain
I'll do my crying in the rain
I'll do my crying in the rain
The song "Crying in the Rain" by James Taylor was written by two songwriters, Carole King and Howard Greenfield, in 1962. In the song, the singer is heartbroken but tries to hide his pain from the world because of his pride. He decides to cry alone in the rain, where no one can see him or the tears streaming down his face. He doesn't want to share his feelings with anyone else except the rain, which he hopes will wash away his misery. The rain becomes a metaphor for his tears, and the singer uses it to keep his sadness a secret.
The lyrics are melancholic yet relatable to many people who have experienced heartache. The song's message is that it's okay to cry and feel vulnerable, but it's important to take the time to process the emotions and heal on one's own terms. The use of rain as a symbol of sadness is powerful, and it effectively conveys the depth of the singer's grief.
Overall, "Crying in the Rain" is a poignant and emotional song that anyone who has suffered from heartbreak can relate to. Its lyrics are a testament to the power of sadness and how it can be turned into something beautiful through music.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll never let you see
I won't show you my sad heart
The way my broken heart is hurting me
I feel really hurt inside
I've got my pride and I know how to hide
I'm too proud to show others how I feel
All the sorrow and pain
I feel a lot of sadness and pain
I'll do my crying in the rain
I'll cry in private where nobody can see
If I wait for cloudy skies
If I wait for things to get worse
You won't know the rain from the tears in my eyes
You won't be able to tell if it's raining or if I'm crying
You'll never know that I still love you
You'll never know that I still have feelings for you
So though the heartaches remain
Even though it still hurts
I'll do my crying in the rain
I'll cry my tears out where nobody can see
Raindrops falling from heaven
Rain falling from the sky
Will never wash away my misery
The rain won't make me feel better
But since we're not together
But we aren't together anymore
I'll wait for stormy weather
I'll wait for things to get worse
To hide these tears I hope you'll never see
To cry where nobody can see me
Someday when my crying's done
One day when I'm done crying
I'm gonna wear a smile and walk in the sun
I'll look happy and content
I may be a fool
I might be a silly person
But till then, darling, you'll never see me complain
Until then, you won't hear me complaining about my sadness
I'll do my crying in the rain
I'll cry where nobody can see me
I'll do my crying in the rain
I'll cry where nobody can see me
I'll do my crying in the rain
I'll cry where nobody can see me
I'll do my crying in the rain
I'll cry where nobody can see me
Lyrics Β© Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GEORGE EDWARD CHANDLER, JIMMY CHAMBERS, JIMMY HELMS, WILLIAM RUSSELL HENSHALL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@kchappelle
I'm leaving this comment here so after a month or a year when someone likes it, I get reminded of this song β€
@kellydutton2252
Reminder time πβ€
@davewlodarski3413
Such a beautiful song!!
@marcovalerio4922
This song and memories I have I can't explain them to myself. Long live to great musicians of my time.
@Cactusflower2000
Me tooππ
@Alan-zy2kp
Hi Nelson know this, if I ever get the chance to know you in this world you will find a friend in me.
@MrEdineiSouza
IΒ΄m very happy to found this song when they was younger.
Who is listening on 2024?? Please answer!
@ilsevanhavere527
Beautiful song β€ Listening today 27.02.24 ...
@firephoenix1160
Me lol
@sisterpamop
02/28/2024, The song is as good now as it always was.