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.
Will You Love Me Tomorrow
James Taylor Lyrics
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You give your love so sweetly
Tonight the light of love is in your eyes
But will you love me tomorrow?
Is this a lasting treasure
Or just a moment's pleasure
Can I believe the magic of your sighs
Tonight with words unspoken
You say that I'm the only one
But will my heart be broken
When the night meets the morning sun?
I'd like to know that your love
Is love I can be sure of
So tell me now and I won't ask again
Will you still love me tomorrow?
Will you still love me tomorrow?
The song "Will You Love Me Tomorrow" by James Taylor is a classic ballad that expresses the insecurities and doubts that come with falling in love. The lyrics evoke a sense of vulnerability, as the singer wonders if the love being expressed to him is genuine and long-lasting or just a fleeting infatuation.
The first verse sets the scene of a passionate encounter, with the singer reveling in the intensity of the moment. However, this joy is tinged with doubt as the singer wonders if this deep connection will still be present in the future. The second verse again emphasizes the temporary nature of love, and the singer questions whether the intense feelings of tonight will survive past the morning light.
The chorus itself is a plea for reassurance: the singer is looking for confirmation that the love he is experiencing is genuine and lasting. Yet, despite this, he is unable to resist the immediate pull of love: the desire to be loved tonight is overwhelming, and eclipses the lingering questions and doubts that remain.
All in all, this song is both an ode to the intensity and beauty of falling in love, and a cautionary tale about the transience of those feelings. The lyrics are deeply emotional and raw, and are sure to resonate with anyone who has ever experienced the joys and doubts of falling in love.
Line by Line Meaning
Tonight you're mine, completely
You are giving yourself to me wholly for tonight. You are opening up your heart and mind and letting me in. I appreciate that.
You give your love so sweetly
You are showing me affection in a very kind and gentle way. Your love is soft and comforting, making me feel safe.
Tonight the light of love is in your eyes
I can see that you are fully invested in our romance tonight. I can see the passion you possess and it's beautiful.
But will you love me tomorrow?
I'm afraid of what the future holds for us. I'm unsure if the feelings we share tonight will carry on tomorrow or if this is just temporary.
Is this a lasting treasure
Are the moments we share together something that will stay with us for eternity? Is our connection something that will last through the trials and tribulations that we may face?
Or just a moment's pleasure
Is this just a temporary fling? Are we only enjoying each other's company for a brief moment before we move on with our separate lives?
Can I believe the magic of your sighs
I'm lost in your words and in the way you express yourself. But I'm worried that what I'm hearing is just an illusion, created to make me feel special.
Will you still love me tomorrow?
Do the feelings you share with me right now translate into a longer-term, committed relationship? I'm unsure if what we have is sustainable, and I need to know if you're in it for the long haul.
Tonight with words unspoken
Despite the fact that we haven't talked about our feelings for one another, I feel it in my heart and know that you feel it too.
You say that I'm the only one
You've expressed that no one else has your heart right now, and I feel special for that. But I'm scared that this too may just be temporary.
But will my heart be broken
I'm torn between living in the moment and worrying about what the future holds for us. I don't want to fall deeply in love if it's just going to hurt me in the end.
When the night meets the morning sun?
When our time together comes to an end, will I still feel that this is a love worth pursuing? Or will the daylight bring a stark reality that we may not be meant for one another?
I'd like to know that your love
I need to hear from you how you truly feel about me. I'm unsure if what you're showing me is authentic, and I need some reassurance.
Is love I can be sure of
I need to know that the love you have for me is real and not just a fleeting thought. I need a solid promise that I can cling to and trust.
So tell me now and I won't ask again
I know I've been asking you a lot of questions, but I just need some clarity. So please, give me an honest answer and I won't bring it up again.
Will you still love me tomorrow?
Despite all of the uncertainties and the unknowns of our future, will you be committed to loving me in the long run? I just need to know if what we share is real and if you're in it for the long haul.
Will you still love me tomorrow?
Once again, I'm haunted by the thought of what our future holds. Can we create a solid foundation for our romance that will last despite the ups and downs that may come our way?
Lyrics Š Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Carole King, Gerry Goffin
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
hrothgleas1
The decades have given her a rasp...but those eyes still shine, and that smile still kills... Great song, great duo, and love Lee on bass...
Robert Sears
Carol King, was, as always, a beautiful soul, a lovely woman, and above all, a brilliant songwriter
Delta Bourke
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Maria AngĂŠlica Carvalho Vieira
Yes, she is lovely and charming
Ricardo Falconi
+Fretless99 Totally agree
Michelle Riley
They can do no wrong! Bless the ability to hear their music!!!
Rob Nielsen
These two are sooo talented, they really speak to a person's soul.
armaketon
growing older and getting better ... love it ...
David Hughes
Another excellent version, beautiful. They don't make music like this anymore! But thankfully we have videos of the greats to whet our appetites. Peace to all who've found their way to this video. Your taste in music is excellent! Take pride in that! :)
dezziwood555
Leland Sklar is an amazing bassist and responsible for making these 2 great singers sound even better!