Tour Update

Look for more European tour dates on the TOUR page. It’s shaping up to be a pretty extensive tour. No news yet on U.S. dates, but they’re coming.

TV Appearances

JT’s episode of “Storytellers” will re-air Wednesday, December 31 at 9 a.m. on VH1. Also, look for a re-run of a JT appearance on “Saturday Night Live” Friday, January 2 at Noon on Comedy Central.

VH1 Honors

Cable music channel MuchMusic will air the 1997 VH1 Honors show (with JT performing) Sunday, December 28 at 1:30 p.m. Eastern.

Carly Chat

I’ve added a chat room dedicated to Carly Simon. Scheduled Carly chats are Sundays at 8 p.m. Eastern / 5 Pacific, but the room is open all the time. See the Carly Simon page.

JT’s Award Nomination – Vote Often and Early

JT has been nominated for “Favorite Male – Pop” (whatever that means) in the Blockbuster Entertainment Awards. The awards air live on UPN March 10th from the Pantages Theatre in Los Angeles. No word yet on whether JT will attend or perform. And starting Monday you can vote for JT to win at the Blockbuster site. Thanks to Karen Lyman for the tip.

Tour Additions

JT has added shows in Bristol, England and Frankfurt, Germany. See the TOUR page for details.

JT Online Party

Meet us this Monday evening at 9 Eastern / 6 Pacific in the CHAT room for an online holiday party. Egg-nog will be served.

JT Christmas Video

The Nashville Network will air a Christmas special called “Miracle on Highway 31” this Saturday, December 20 at 10 p.m. Eastern/Pacific. It includes the old video “New Star Shining” with JT and Ricky Skaggs.

Carly Forum and Chat

I’ve added a Carly Simon page with a discussion forum of its own. Also, Carly fans should plan on chatting Sunday nights at 8 p.m. Eastern in our regular JT chat room. If there’s enough interest I’ll create an independent room for Carly fans.

Additions

I’ve added some more venue details to the TOUR page.

“Storytellers”

VH1 will re-air the JT episode of “Storytellers” Sunday, December 21 at 9 a.m. Eastern.

Lyrics Complete

Our collection of lyrics for all JT’s studio albums is now complete thanks to Paulo Fernando Neves Rodrigues and David Friedli. See the ALBUMS page to browse them.

Site Reorganization

A few things changed today. The MAIN page is gone and is now split into a TOUR page and a LINKS page. The LINKS page now incorporates both the links from the old MAIN page and fan-submitted links. You’re welcome to submit your home page or ICQ pager number to the LINKS page.

New Liv Album

Greg Benson’s “Isn’t It Nice To Be Home Again” reports that Livingston Taylor will release a new “early years” collection of songs on a CD titled “Carolina Day: The Livingston Taylor Collection (1970-1980).” The disc includes JT and Carly backing up on “Loving Be My New Horizon.” Release date is January 20 on Razor & Tie records.

A JT Christmas

I get a lot of mail asking why JT hasn’t recorded a Christmas album. I don’t have an answer, but in the meantime I’d suggest looking up two Christmas-themed songs JT has done: “New Star Shining” with Ricky Skaggs and “Home By Another Way” on “Never Die Young.” Both albums are available on the SHOP page if you’re interested.

Tour Update

Mark Howes has sent us another show: January 29th in York, England. See the MAIN page for the full list.

Reminders

• Don’t miss our nightly CHAT at 9 Eastern / 6 Pacific.
• JT’s son Ben has his own mini-site at Ben Taylor Online.
• Looking to meet someone? You can search for folks in your area — even specifying only JT fans — via the James Taylor Online Personals.
• Share your home page with your fellow JT fans by posting it on our Fan Links Page.
• Finally, if you’d like to buy, sell, or trade anything JT-related see the Classifieds page.

Another Italy Date

Vito Antonacci reports that JT will be in Bari, Italy February 19. See the MAIN page for all the dates.

JT on SNL

An old re-run of “Saturday Night Live” featuring JT airs on Comedy Central Monday, December 1 at 3 p.m. Eastern. I’m not sure if this is the same episode that was aired last Thursday.

More U.K. Dates

More U.K. dates have been announced. See the MAIN page for the full list. Thanks to Jan Rixon for the tip.

Letterman Summary

On Tuesday night’s Letterman appearance JT performed “Line ‘Em Up” with daughter Sally (now 23) featured prominently on backup. A short interview focused on JT’s recent European promotional tour with a strange anecdote about being coerced into performing “You’ve Got a Friend” on a Spanish show accompanied by young women dancing in body stockings. He’s also sporting a new close-cropped haircut, by the way.

SBJ Update

The first issue of SBJ is almost sold out so we’ve stopped taking orders. Watch for news of the second issue in the next couple months.

London Town

Two more unconfirmed U.K. shows: January 31 and February 1 at The Barbican in London. See the MAIN page for all known dates. Thanks to Helen Branswell for the tip.

Audio Update

We’re trying a new feature today. You can hear an Audio Update if you have the free RealPlayer software.

JT on SNL

An old re-run of “Saturday Night Live” featuring JT airs on Comedy Central Thursday, November 27 at Midnight Eastern.

JT’s Management

Reliable sources report that JT has left Peter Asher Management and signed with Gary Borman of Borman Entertainment. Borman has offices in Santa Monica and Nashville and manages many other performers including Dwight Yoakam, Violent Femmes, and Mary-Chapin Carpenter. Apparently Cathy Kerr, JT’s representative at PAM, has made the move with him.

Italian Tour

Fausto Aldrighetti reports that JT may do as many as ten shows in Italy. For now, there’s one unconfirmed show: February 9, Trento, Auditorium Santa Chiara. Watch the MAIN page for a complete roundup of all tour information.

JT On Letterman

JT will appear on “The Late Show with David Letterman” (CBS) this Tuesday, November 25.

Liverpool

Another unconfirmed show in the U.K: January 27 in Liverpool is probable.

End of an Era?

An unsubstantiated source says that JT is ending his relationship with Peter Asher Management. Currently this can only be classified as a rumor, but I’m trying to confirm one way or the other. If you have news please let me know.

“Liberty!” Airs This Weekend

Don’t miss the PBS mini-series “Liberty! The American Revolution” starting this weekend. It airs November 23, 24, and 25 from 9 to 11 p.m. Eastern (check local listings). JT’s new performance of “Johnny Has Gone For a Soldier” with Marc O’Connor plays during the closing credits. The soundtrack is available for ordering on the SHOP page.

Tour Plans

Peter Asher Management still isn’t releasing tour dates, but they confirmed that JT will be touring at least the U.K. in January and February and that a summer tour is likely with a focus on the West. See the MAIN page for an overview of what we know about tours.

Sister Kate

Peter Basler reports that JT’s sister Kate Taylor plans to release a new album in Spring or Summer 1998.

New Audio and Video

I’ve added a link to a new “Hourglass” promotional video from Sony to the GALLERY page. I’ve also added a link to a Sony promotional radio interview on the SOUNDS page.

SBJ Update

Every Sweet Baby James order that I’ve received as of Friday at noon has now shipped. The next batch will go out sometime this week.

Milan Show Cancelled

Emanuele Signori reports that the Milan show mentioned earlier has been cancelled. Sorry, but I don’t have any other information.

“Storytellers” Airs Again

VH1 will air the JT episode of “Storytellers” again this Saturday, November 15 at 10 p.m. Eastern.

1971 Time Cover Story

We finally have the full text of the famous 1971 Time cover story about JT thanks to Mike Fritz. See the TEXT page.

2nd Date: Scotland

Ian Steel reports that JT is scheduled to appear at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on January 26th as part of a two-week Celtic Connections festival. Tickets aren’t yet on sale. So far we know of only two dates for this European tour, but watch the MAIN page for all tour information as it becomes available.

Sweet Baby James Ships This Week

The newsletter is printed and contributors’ copies are going out today. The rest of the advance orders will be mailed out this week. If you haven’t yet ordered your copy see the SBJ page for a preview of the issue and ordering information.

European Tour Confirmed

I’ve confirmed that there will be a European tour in early ’98. So far we know of the Milan show on January 12, but as usual JT’s management is refusing to release any dates. Those of you in Europe may want to watch local venue schedules for announcements. If you hear of any please let me know.

Milan Show

Italian JT fan Emanuele Signori reports that JT is scheduled to do a show in Milan on January 12th. I don’t know yet if this is part of a larger European tour, though. If any of you have more information please let me know.

“Storytellers” Repeat

VH1 will repeat the JT “Storytellers” episode Friday, 7 November at 7 p.m. Eastern.

Chat Woes

The chat software was down most of Sunday, but I believe I have it fixed now. Hope you regulars didn’t suffer from withdrawal.

German TV Appearance

JT will make a presumably taped appearance on German music channel “Viva 2” this Saturday, November 1 at 5 p.m. The show is called “Matter of Taste” and involves music celebrities playing their favorite videos.

New Poll

I’ve added a new POLL about the next tour.

Free Classifieds

See the new Classifieds page to post or respond to free classified ads. This is the place to buy, sell, and trade JT-related items. You can also place free classifieds in the Sweet Baby James newsletter.

Sweet Baby James Preview

We’ve posted more information on the stories you’ll find in the first issue of Sweet Baby James. See the SBJ page for all the details.

New Look

The frame version of our home page got a new look today with the goal of making the news a little more accessible. Hope you all like it.

“Saturday Night Live” Repeat

An old episode of “Saturday Night Live” featuring JT will air on Comedy Central Sunday, November 2 at 11 a.m. Eastern.

Add Your Link

I’ve added an automated free-for-all Links Page. This means you can now add a link to your own home page for all to see. It doesn’t have to be JT-related, but if it is, be sure to add it to the correct section.

Sweet Baby James News

We’re now equipped to handle both secure credit card orders and international orders for Sweet Baby James, our paper newsletter. We’re also excited about the exclusive stories we’ll have for the first issue. See the SBJ page for details.

New Articles, New Pictures

I’ve added the photos from the recent MOJO article to the GALLERY page. I also added a recent New York Times review and lengthy Guitar Player article from 1984 to the TEXT page.

“Liberty!” Soundtrack

I’ve added Mark O’Connor’s upcoming “Liberty!” soundtrack to the SHOP page. The album — a soundtrack to a PBS documentary — includes JT performing on the ballad “Johnny Has Gone For a Soldier.” The album will be released on October 28.

James Taylor Online Personals(?)

I thought it would be fun to set up a personals site for JT fans. Using the One and Only personals site, you can specify that you’re a JT fan or search for other JT fans who’ve submitted ads. It’s free to place an ad, so you have nothing to lose. And be sure to let us know if you find love through JT Online.

Ben Taylor Online

It was finally time to give the younger Taylor a page of his own. It’s a bit sparse at the moment, but I’m sure that will change soon. Visit Ben Taylor Online and be sure to let us know if you have anything to contribute.

SBJ Now On Sale

I’ve opened up the advance ordering page for the first issue Sweet Baby James, our upcoming James Taylor newsletter. See the updated SBJ page for more information and an order form.

Quick Takes

1. Email to me has been bouncing today. If you send me mail and it comes back, please try again a little later.

2. Don’t forget Carly Simon on today’s “Rosie O’Donell Show.”

3. Watch for an advance sales announcement for Sweet Baby James around Monday.

Sweet Baby James – Submissions, Classifieds

Have any stories, photos, first-person concert reviews, or anything else to contribute to the upcoming newsletter? Or would you like to place a classified ad for free in this first issue? See the Sweet Baby James page for more information.

Sweet Baby James – A Newsletter

Announcing Sweet Baby James, a new paper-based newsletter for fans of JT. See the new SBJ page for details.

JT Memorabilia

Just a reminder that I’ve collected links to online vendors of JT T-shirts, posters, sheet music, and other memorabilia near the bottom of the SHOP page.

MOJO Article

I’ve put the main part of the recent MOJO article on the TEXT page. Don’t miss this great, in-depth story.

Carly (and Ben)

Carly Simon will appear on “The Late Show with David Letterman” (CBS) October 15th and “The Rosie O’Donnell Show” on October 17th. Ben Taylor-watchers note that he’s been appearing lately as a backup singer for his mom.

All Chat, All the Time

Maybe not all the time, but the new chat system has proven popular enough to schedule chats more often. The new schedule is weekdays at 9 p.m. Eastern / 6 p.m. Pacific and weekends at 3 Eastern / Noon Pacific. Remember, the new chat no longer uses Java or anything fancy, so everyone should be able to join in easily. See you there.

MOJO

I keep forgetting to post this — hope it’s not too late. The September issue of British music magazine MOJO has a wonderful, lengthy article about JT, his family, his troubled past, his loves, and his albums. It’s the best article I’ve read about JT in a long time and is full of great photos. The magazine is easy to find even in the U.S. at any larger newsstand (Radiohead is on the cover). I hope to have the text of the article and maybe some photos on the site soon.

JT Comes Through

JT did finally show up on “Good Morning America” Tuesday morning, though it was a taped interview and performance (JT was in Italy at the time). He did a short interview and performed “Line ‘Em Up” and part of “Never Die Young” before the show ended.

Tour Rumors

A ’98 European tour is rumored and a symphonic tour is all but assured. The western U.S. will definitely be included this time. No dates are announced, so please don’t write asking for more details. They’ll be posted here as soon as they’re available.

Third Time’s the Charm?

Would you believe JT might appear on tomorrow’s (Tuesday the 30th) “Good Morning America? I have my doubts, too, but that’s the word according to some who say it was announced on GMA today.

Chat Tonight

Don’t forget tonight’s inaugural CHAT with the new software. Everyone should be able to join in using any browser or computer, so come by at 10 p.m. Eastern / 7 p.m. Pacific and join the fray.

New Chat

I’ve replaced the old Java chat system with a new one that doesn’t need Java at all. It should work with any browser, so if you have trouble using it for any reason, please let me know. Go ahead and CHAT now and be sure to come by every Monday night at 10 p.m. Eastern / 7 p.m. Pacific for our weekly scheduled chat.

JT’s Italy Plans

JT’s apparently spending a few days in Italy (Milan and Rome) to record at least two TV shows. One, “Domenica in,” was already taped in Rome and another “MTV unplugged-style” two-hour show will be taped later. Thanks to Roberto Romano for the tip.

Crying Wolf

JT didn’t appear on Friday’s “Good Morning America” in spite of all the sources saying he would. I don’t know if he cancelled at the last minute or if something else happened, but I’ll post here if I hear anything.

Sheet Music

For all of you who’ve had trouble finding JT’s sheet music and guitar/piano song books: The publisher now sells them all online. See the SHOP page near the bottom.

Italy

JT is reported to be doing some kind of performance in Milan, Italy on Monday the 29th. I don’t have any details about where or when, though. Thanks to Giorgia Gurioli for the tip.

“No Nukes” Song List

Here’s the double-CD “No Nukes” song list. See the SHOP page if you’re interested in ordering it:

“8-Track Flashback”

An episode of VH1’s “8-Track Flashback” (most likely a repeat) will feature at least one song by JT this Saturday the 27th at 10:30 a.m. Eastern/Pacific.

New Poll

Visitors to the Forum and Chat pages are often curious about how old their fellow JT junkies are, so I thought I’d make a full-fledged poll out of it. Of course it’s completely voluntary, but if you do vote, no fudging. See the POLLS page to pull the lever and see the current results.

“Good Morning America” Again

Here’s hoping I’m not crying wolf again since JT didn’t appear on Tuesday’s “Good Morning America” as I’d announced: According to JT’s manager, he’ll appear on Friday’s episode. Sorry about all the confusion.

Screensaver

Windows users can download a free screensaver on the GALLERY page. You can use it to make a slideshow of JT pictures if you like. I’m also on the lookout for a similar screensaver for macs.

“No Nukes” On Sale

The historic 1979 show is finally set for release on CD October 21. You can pre-order it now on the SHOP page. No JT fan will want to be without this 2-CD set featuring the top names of 70s rock including JT, Carly Simon, Graham Nash, The Doobie Brothers, John Hall, Bonnie Raitt, Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty, and others. See the FAQ for details about the concert and recording.

GMA On Tuesday

I’ve confirmed that JT will appear on ABC’s “Good Morning America” tomorrow, Tuesday the 23rd.

New Albums Section

Be sure to check out our new ALBUMS section. You’ll find the U.S. albums part of the discography and lyrics for (eventually) every song. I’ll also be expanding it with notes on each album and song culled from JT interviews. If you have any comments or suggestions please let me know. A very special thanks to Paulo Fernando Neves Rodrigues for all his help getting the new section online.

JT On “Good Morning America”

According to some listings, JT is scheduled to appear on ABC’s “Good Morning America” this Tuesday the 23rd during the final 8:30-9:00 a.m. segment, but JT’s manager lists it as Friday the 26th. I’ll confirm one or the other as soon as I can.

“No Nukes” Rescheduled

Elektra says the much-anticipated “No Nukes” double-CD release will finally happen October 21. Thanks to Scott Adams for the tip.

Liv and Carly Albums Today

Livingston Taylor’s new album, “Ink” is officially released today. Carly Simon’s album “Film Noir” was also released today. Both albums can be ordered here on the SHOP page.

Patricia Kaas Duet

The Patricia Kaas album with the JT duet on “Don’t Let Me Be Lonely Tonight” (previously unavailable in the U.S.) is now available on the SHOP page.

“Storytellers” Repeats

VH1 will repeat the JT episode of “Storytellers” Sunday, September 21 at 4:30 p.m. Eastern/Pacific. They’re airing a string of past episodes starting at 1 p.m.

Time Article Request

Though I have the famous 1971 Time cover story on paper, I don’t have OCR software to get the text online. If anyone who has the story would like to volunteer to type it in or OCR the text, please e-mail me first so there’s no duplication of effort, then I’ll give you the go-ahead. Thanks.

JT On Conan Confirmed

I’ve confirmed that JT will appear on “Late Night With Conan O’Brien” (NBC) this Tuesday night (September 16). Other guests are Kirk Douglas and Gabrielle Reece. It airs at 12:35 here in L.A., but check your local listings.

Summer Tour Ends

The Summer Tour is officially over. No more dates are scheduled for the future (not internationally, either), but watch this site for updates as soon as they’re available. For now I don’t expect any new dates before ’98.

New Times Article Again

The much-debated New Times article about JT has been moved to a new location. Also, reader responses (many of them from this site) are posted on their feedback page.

JT On Conan

According to Peter Asher Management, JT will appear on “Late Night with Conan O’Brien” (NBC) this Tuesday, September 16th. I’m still trying to confirm it, though. The Conan web site doesn’t list JT for that show.

New Poll

I’ve added a new poll. See the POLLS page to vote. You can also see the results from this poll and the last one.

MIDI Gizmo

You may have noticed that I’m trying a “Music” button on the bottom frame of this site. Clicking on it should fire up a JT MIDI file to entertain you while you surf. I’ll change the song periodically. If you have any problems with it, please let me know.

“Film Noir”

Carly Simon’s new album, “Film Noir,” is set for release September 16. It features a duet with John Travolta and and plenty of contributions by son Ben Taylor. You can advance order it now on the SHOP page.

The Gallery Expands: Part Deux

A few more new photos have made their way to the GALLERY page.

No Mother Jones

The article on JT that was supposed to appear in the current issue of Mother Jones didn’t happen for some reason. If I hear anything more about it I’ll post the news here.

The Gallery Expands

I’ve added scads of new pictures to the GALLERY page thanks to quite a few submissions by readers in recent months. Thanks to everyone who contributed.

The Opposition

I was curious what JT’s fans would think of this scathing feature story from Miami’s New Times newspaper. Is the author right or wrong? Post your comments to the JT Online FORUM. Note: The link was broken until Thursday morning, but it should work now. Sorry.

Recent Articles

Two recent articles about JT and the current tour are available on the Web. One is from the Tallahassee Democrat and the other from the New York Times. The latter site will ask you to register if you haven’t already.

“The Road”

The Nashville Network will air an episode of “The Road” featuring JT on Wednesday the 3rd at 10 p.m. and Thursday the 4th at 2 a.m. Eastern.

“8-Track Flashback”

An episode of VH1’s “8-Track Flashback” featuring JT performing “Shower the People” will air Wednesday the 3rd at 2:30 a.m. and 8 p.m. Eastern/Pacific.

“Storytellers”

VH1 will repeat the JT episode of “Storytellers” Sunday, September 7 at 10 p.m. Eastern/Pacific. Includes interviews and performances of “Fire and Rain”, “Carolina In My Mind,” “Jump Up Behind Me,” “Sweet Baby James,” “Mexico,” “Steamroller,” and “Spend a Little More Time With You.”

New York Shows

For those who’ve written to ask why tickets for all the New York shows aren’t available for sale: The final, September 14 show at Madison Square Garden (and the last show of the Summer tour) is a “Listener Appreciation Concert” for local radio station WPLJ (95.5). They’re giving out lots of tickets over the air, but as far as I know there’s no other way to get tickets. If you’re in the New York area, listen for an announcement then call 1-800-321-WPLJ. And for those who might be wondering, the station doesn’t appear to broadcast via the Web like some others, so you’ll probably have to be in their listening area to have a chance at tickets. Thanks to Betsy Lewis for the update.

1981 Rolling Stone Interview

A big thanks to Paul Mylod for transcribing a very lengthy Rolling Stone interview from 1981. You’ll find it on the TEXT page.

“Live By Request”

A&E will repeat the “Live By Request” show this Saturday, August 30 at 10 p.m. Eastern, then again at 2 a.m. Sunday morning. That’s Saturday at 7 p.m. and 11 p.m. Pacific time.

New Poll System, New Poll

I’ve installed a new automated poll system so I won’t have to do tabulations manually. Just click to vote and results are calculated immediately. The first question is online now. See the POLLS page for details.

Article in Mother Jones

Look for a JT feature article in the September (paper) issue of Mother Jones. It’s not likely to appear on the web site for a while, though. Thanks to Paul Verna for the tip.

JT on SNL

Look for an old JT appearance on an episode of “Saturday Night Live” to air Saturday, August 23 at 11 a.m. Eastern on Comedy Central.

JT On “Rosie”

The recent “Rosie O’Donnell Show” episode with JT repeats this Monday, August 18. Check your local listings since the show airs at widely varying times in each city.

“First Me, Second Me”

Look for a new sound clip of an unlikely collaboration between JT and Italian band “Elio e le storie tese” on the SOUNDS page. Thanks to Bruno Esposito for recording it.

“Live By Request”

A&E will repeat the “Live By Request” show August 30 at 10 p.m. Eastern / 7 p.m. Pacific.

RealAudio

I’ve converted most of the sound clips on this site to RealAudio format. In addition to taking up less space on the server, they now stream in real time if you have a 28.8 or faster connection. If you need the free player software visit the RealAudio site.

MSG Shows

Tickets for the Madison Square Garden shows in September go on sale Monday, August 4 at 9 a.m. Eastern. I don’t have any other information, so call MSG or Ticketmaster for details.

“Storytellers”

VH1 will re-air the JT episode of “Storytellers” this Sunday, August 3 at 10 p.m. Eastern.

Video Premiere

The video for “Enough To Be On Your Way” is now scheduled to premiere on Friday, August 1. Look for it to go into rotation on VH1.

Sold Out

Sorry, but the Vineyard Gazette special issues I mentioned on the 16th (see below) are now officially sold out according to some folks who’ve had their money returned.

No Show on “CBS This Morning”

JT didn’t appear on Tuesday’s “CBS This Morning” as scheduled. If I hear of a rescheduled appearance I’ll pass it along.

First “Hourglass” Video

Look for the video for “Enough To Be On Your Way” to begin airing on VH1 any day now. It reportedly features actress Barbara Hershey.

“Morning Becomes Eclectic”

Los Angeles radio station KCRW has put a 1994 live JT performance and interview online in its 43-minute entirety. It’s JT as many of us like him best — low on accompaniment with just the guitar and Don Grolnick’s piano and accordion. If you’re willing to suffer through some very poorly-conducted interviewing you’ll be treated to some great mostly-acoustic JT. The show is in RealAudio format, so visit the RealAudio site to download the player if you don’t have it already. There are two versions, with one for 28.8K connections and another higher-quality one for 56K or better. Also, “Secret O’ Life” from this performance is included on a CD compilation of the “Morning Becomes Eclectic” shows over the years. Thanks to John Kinzelberg for the tip.

USA Today

Check out this lengthly feature story on JT from USA Today.

“CBS This Morning”

Look for JT to put in another appearance on “CBS This Morning” this Wednesday, July 23. The show starts at 7 a.m. Eastern.

Livestock ’95 Souvenir

Peter Basler sent along word that the Vineyard Gazettenewspaper is still dutifully mailing out copies of the 16-page special insert they published after the Livestock ’95 JT/Carly reunion concert on Martha’s Vineyard. It includes lots of coverage of the concert, plus some great photos from the show and some classic shots of JT and Carly in their youth on the island. For a copy, send $3.00 to:

Vineyard Gazette, Box 66, Edgartown, MA 02539.

More Carly, More Ben

All you rabid Ben Taylor fans will be happy to hear he’s heavily involved in Carly’s new project, “Film Noir.” It’s an album of songs from classic films and features Ben singing duets with his mother. John Travolta also shows up on a duet of “Two Sleepy People.” The album is due out September 16 and will be followed by a “making of” show to air on American Movie Classics. For sound clips (one including Ben and one including Travolta) and more information see Arista’s Carly site.

Taylors On Vinyl

For those of you who collect vinyl, TimeWarp lists original vinyl versions of Alex Taylor’s “Dinnertime,” several Livingston albums, and three copies of the Euphoria release of the Flying Machine album. You can also try VinylVendors or Thoughtscape Sounds. I can’t vouch for these companies, but I thought some of you might be interested.

More Chat

Several people have asked me to add more scheduled times to C H A T, so I’ve added Saturdays at 3 p.m. Eastern / Noon Pacific. This is in addition to Mondays at 10 Eastern / 7 Pacific and any other time people manage to meet up there. If you need help getting the Java chat program to work let me know. Most people who’ve had trouble are still using old browsers (usually AOL) and only need to upgrade to a recent version of Netscape or Internet Explorer.

“8-Track Flashback”

Look for at least one classic JT video clip on an episode of VH1’s “8-Track Flashback” to air Saturday the 12th at 10:30 a.m. Eastern.

“No Nukes” Laserdisc

I’ve added a pointer to a Japanese import laserdisc version of the “No Nukes” video on the S H O P page. Don’t confuse this with the soon-to-be-released 2-CD version of the soundtrack.

More Concert Reviews

Thanks to Deborah Kennard for pointers to a JT interview and concert review from the Toronto Star and a review from the Chicago Tribune.

Clips From Rosie

Look for pictures and video clips from JT’s appearance on “The Rosie O’Donnell Show” on her scrapbook page.

Another Picture

Look for a second informal photo of JT in 1972 on the G A L L E R Y page.

More JT Concert Reviews

Look for another JT review at Canoe, the same site I pointed to a couple days ago.

Updated FAQ

I’ve updated the Frequently Asked Questions. If you want to know anything about James Taylor, please read this first.

New Picture

Look for a new candid shot of a very young JT on the G A L L E R Y page.

First Summer Tour Review

The first published review of JT’s summer tour comes via the Ottawa Sun. Ottawa’s Sunday night show was the first of this summer-long tour. Those attending these early shows should be sure to take good notes — especially on the set lists. If you have a review or set list of your own (from any show), either send it to me or post it to the F O R U M.

Rolling Stone Article Added

I’ve added the new JT Q&A from Rolling Stone to the T E X T page. Thanks to Paul Mylod.

“Live By Request” Repeats

For those of you who missed the “Live By Request” show on A&E, there are at least two more airings scheduled. Be sure to check your local listings to confirm this confusing schedule:

• Saturday, June 28 at 10 p.m. Eastern / 7 p.m. and 11 p.m. Pacific
• Sunday, June 29 at 2 a.m. Eastern

JT In Rolling Stone Again

Look for a Q&A with JT in the new issue of Rolling Stone. It’s not (yet) on the Rolling Stone web site, so look for the paper version. Thanks to Bob Bettencourt for the tip.

JT On “The Simpsons”

“Deep Space Homer,” an episode of “The Simpsons” guest-starring JT (as himself) will air this Friday in many U.S. cities. Air times vary widely, so check local listings or TV Guide. In Los Angeles the episode will be in the 7:30 p.m. time slot on FOX.

“CBS This Morning”

We got short notice from the Sony site that JT will be appearing on both tomorrow’s (June 25) and Thursday’s (June 26) “CBS This Morning” shows. See your local listings for times.

“Live By Request”

Look for an online pre-show for F O R U M for some troubleshooting tips.

1979 Rolling Stone Article

I’ve added the complete text to a very extensive 1979 Rolling Stone interview with JT. See the T E X T page. A special thanks to Paul Mylod for typing it in.

CONFIRMED: “No Nukes” To Be Released

ICE Magazine and Elektra both report that the popular 1979 “No Nukes” triple-album soundtrack will finally be released on CD around July 29th. See the FAQ for information about this historic benefit performance that included JT, Carly Simon, Bruce Springsteen, The Doobie Brothers, Bonnie Raitt, Crosby Stills & Nash, and many others. You’ll want to buy this 2-CD set. Thanks to David Potter for tracking down the information.

JT On “Today Show” Friday

JT will be performing three songs (one old, two new) in an outdoor mini-concert for “The Today Show” (NBC) on Friday the 23rd (tomorrow). This news comes via the Sony page.

What JT’s Playing

On Monday’s “Tonight Show” JT played “Little More Time With You.” On “Howard Stern” today he played “Fire and Rain,” “Sweet Baby James,” “Woodstock,” and “Little More Time With You.” On “Rosie” he played “Line ‘Em Up” and “Your Smiling Face.” Paul Mylod tells us that the June 1 episode of VH1’s “Storytellers” will include the songs “Fire and Rain,” “Carolina In My Mind,” “Jump Up Behind Me,” “Sweet Baby James,” “Mexico,” “Steamroller,” and “Little More Time With You.”

“CBS This Morning” News

Those who watched for JT on “CBS This Morning” today were disappointed that he didn’t appear. According to CBS JT did perform, but they recorded it and will air it June 25th and/or 26th. Thanks to Steve Stefanowicz for the news.

“No Nukes” Rumors

There’s an unconfirmed rumor that Elektra will finally release the wonderful “No Nukes” 3-album set on two CDs in late July. Anyone have confirmation of this? Thanks to David Potter for the news.

New “Hourglass” Poll

It’s finally here. Place your vote for the best “Hourglass” song on the P O L L S page. Post your comments about the album on the F O R U M.

JT Appearances Update

• Tuesday, May 20 at 10:30 p.m: “VH1 Archives” (JT on a 1970 Mike Douglas Show)
• Wednesday, May 21 at 1:30 a.m: “VH1 Archives” repeats
• Wednesday, May 21 “CBS This Morning”
• Thursday, May 22 “Rosie O’Donnell Show” (syndicated)
• Thursday, May 22 “Howard Stern Show” (syndicated radio show)
• Friday, May 23: “The Today Show” (NBC)
• Saturday, May 24 at 3 p.m: Repeat of “Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction” with JT presenting
• Sunday, June 1: “Storytellers” (VH1)
• Monday, June 23: “The Late Show” With David Letterman (CBS)
• Wednesday, June 25: “Live By Request” (A&E)

New York Times Article

I’ve posted a new New York Times article about JT and “Hourglass.” It includes news on the recent events in JT’s life, his new girlfriend, and more. Look for it on the T E X T page.

“Hourglass” Tomorrow

Some of you already have it in your hands, but most people will get to hear “Hourglass” for the first time tomorrow. Watch the P O L L S page for a new question.

FAQ Goes HTML

I’ve finally begun the tedious process of converting the FAQ to HTML for easier reading online. I still have a lot of cleaning up to go, but you can see the preliminary version now.

Site Downtime

The site was down for about half the day today, but all seems to be back to normal now.

Forum Reminder

The discussions in the F O R U M are going strong. Be sure to drop by — especially if you don’t have access to alt.music.james-taylor.

“Two Lane Blacktop”

I stumbled across this movie poster vendor’s page. He has an original “Two Lane Blacktop” poster from Argentina (“Carrera Sin Fin” is the title). Eighty-five bucks and it’s yours, apparently.

New Poll On Tuesday

Look for a new question on the P O L L S page on Tuesday the 20th. I’ll leave it to you, dear readers, to guess the subject of that poll.

Wet JT?

I’ve added a strange photo of JT to the I M A G E S page. He’s on a Fort Lauderdale beach in 1988 and showing more skin than most of us are used to. Thanks to Michael Pollack for sending it. Also, Anthony Palomo sent one of JT circa 1971.

New Lyrics

The amply-named Paulo Fernando Neves Rodrigues has sent me scads of new lyrics for the T E X T page. Thanks, Paulo.

5 Days Left

Just 5 days to “Hourglass.” You can still order it for delivery on the 20th via the S H O P page.

New Tour Dates

There are new tour dates at Madison Square Garden. See the M A I N page for schedules. There are still no dates in the western U.S. or outside North America, though JT did do an unpublicized micro-tour of Italy last week and he’s making a U.K. TV appearance on Saturday the 17th.

TV Update

More JT on TV (Thanks to Greg Benson and Dave Shepheard for the updates):

• Saturday, May 17 “Later With Jools Holland” on BBC2 in the U.K.
• Monday, May 19 “The Tonight Show” (NBC)
• Tuesday, May 20 at 10:30 p.m: “VH1 Archives” (JT on a 1970 Mike Douglas Show)
• Wednesday, May 21 at 1:30 a.m: “VH1 Archives” repeats
• Wednesday, May 21 “CBS This Morning”
• Thursday, May 22 “Rosie O’Donnell Show”
• Friday, May 23: “The Today Show” (NBC)
• Saturday, May 24 at 3 p.m: Repeat of “Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction” with JT presenting
• Sunday, June 1: “Storytellers” (VH1)
• Monday, June 23: “The Late Show” With David Letterman (CBS)
• Wednesday, June 25: “Live By Request” (A&E)

Rolling Stone

Here’s that “Hourglass” review from Rolling Stone. Thanks to William Carter for the tip.

Time

There’s a great new article about JT and “Hourglass” in the current issue of Time. You can read it at Pathfinder. Thanks to Darren Klein for the tip.

JT On TV

The TV updates keep coming in (Thanks Paul Mylod). Here’s a roundup of JT’s upcoming appearances:

• May 19 – Appears on “The Tonight Show” (NBC)
• May 20 – 10:30 p.m. – “VH1 Archives” episode with JT on a 1970 Mike Douglas show (not the same as the previous Archives appearance)
• May 21 – 1:30 a.m. – Repeat
• May 22 – Appears on “The Rosie O’Donnell Show”
• May 23 – Appears on “The Today Show”
• May 24 – 3 p.m. – Re-run of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction with JT presenting
• June 1 – Featured on VH1’s “Storytellers”
• June 25 – Performs on A&E’s “Live By Request”

New Forum

I’ve replaced the old guestbook with a threaded discussion board. Now you can read and respond to messages or post your own questions. Be sure to visit the F O R U M and try it out.

More JT On TV

Watch for repeats of the 1997 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony on VH1 (featuring a presentation and performance by The Man) today (Saturday the 10th) at 1 p.m. and 9 p.m. Eastern/Pacific, then again on Sunday the 11th at 3 p.m. Thanks to Cheryl Munson.

“Tonight Show”

JT is scheduled to appear on “The Tonight Show” May 19th, “Rosie O’Donnell” on May 22nd, and “The Today Show” May 23rd. Then watch for him June 1st on VH1’s “Storytellers” and June 25th on A&E’s “Live By Request.”

Sony Site Expanded

Sony has just announced an extensive James Taylor site with enough stuff to make any fan happy. Go there now.

“Hourglass” News

Also, “Hourglass” is reviewed in the latest issue of Rolling Stone. Release is still set for May 20th. See the S H O P page to advance order it.

JT On TV

Finally, JT will be appearing on “The Tonight Show” May 19th, VH1’s “Storytellers” June 1st, and A&E’s “Live By Request” June 25th.

“Faust”

I’ve added a link to a great extended interview with Randy

Newman and JT about “Faust” (RealAudio format). See the S O U N D S page.

“Tonight Show”

JT will appear on “The Tonight Show” on May 19. Thanks to Darren Klein for the info.

JT In Malaysia

Also, I’ve added a photo of JT performing in Malaysia on the I M A G E S page. Thanks to Anthony Palomo.

“Carnival”

Finally, I’ve added a link to the soon-to-be-released “Carnival” Rainforest Foundation album on the S H O P page.

“VH1 Storytellers”

VH1 is airing a 1-hour show about JT called “Storytellers” on June 1 (likely to be repeated later). I’ll post air times when they’re available.

“Hourglass” News

Also, here are some more tidbits about “Hourglass” as gleaned from the

Billboard story and other sources by Paul Mylod:

• Columbia is promoting the album heavily. As part of the promotion JT will be doing appearances on “The Rosie O’Donnell Show” (as reported earlier), “The Today Show,” “The Tonight Show,” and “CBS This Morning.”
• A version of “Little More Time With You” taken from the “Storytellers”episode will go into rotation as a video on VH1.
• Performers on the album include Jimmy Johnson (bassist), Carlos Vega (percussion), and Clifford Carter (keyboardist). Frank Fillipetti produced and Jill Dell’Abate was the associate producer.
• Basic tracks were recorded near JT’s Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts home in May 1996. Final work was done in October, then the guest artists (Sting, Stevie Wonder, Yo-Yo Ma, et al) were added in New York and L.A. studios after that.

Finally, I’ve put the complete text of the new Billboard cover story on the T E X T page. Thanks to Mark Morris.

• 29 Apr 97 – They’ve updated one show (Long Island University), but still no dates in the West. See the M A I Npage.
• 27 Apr 97 – Even more JT on TV: Look for JT to appear on Monday’s episodes of both “Regis and Cathy Lee” and “The Rosie O’Donnell Show.” Air times vary, so as they say, check your local listings.
• 26 Apr 97 – Look for a cover story about JT on the May 3 issue of Billboard magazine. Thanks to William Simpson for the tip.
• 25 Apr 97 – “Hourglass” is now available for advance order from CDNow. If you pay for fast shipping you will get the album on the release day (May 20th). See the S H O P page to order.
• 24 Apr 97 – There’s more JT on VH1 in the coming weeks. Two half-hour shows about the rainforest benefit concerts both feature JT. The first, called “Carnival,” is a behind the scenes look at the recording of an album of songs important to the artists’ childhoods. The other is called “Sting and Friends” and has highlights of the concert. JT appears in both shows.The shows air back to back on April 30th at 8 p.m. Eastern/Pacific and May3 at 10 p.m. Eastern/Pacific. Thanks to Paul Mylod for the news.
• 23 Apr 97 – A JT appearance on an old “Saturday Night Live” episode (Steve Martin hosted) will air this Friday the 25th on Comedy Central at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Eastern/Pacific. Also, JT is scheduled to appear on the “Rosie O’Donnell Show” Monday the 28th (air times vary by city). Thanks to Christopher Adams for the tips.
• 22 Apr 97 – The FAQhas been updated to the present day. If you have any JT questions, please read this first.
• 21 Apr 97 – I’ve restarted the old JT Digest mailing list (sent via e-mail, not snail mail). If you’d like to be notified about JT news, tour info, and changes to this web site, just send an email to list@james-taylor.com Also, I now have the lyrics to JT’s new song “Another Day” on the T E X T page thanks to Robert Casas, who transcribed it from the VH1 Honors performance.
• 20 Apr 97 – Greg Benson has posted an early review of “Hourglass.”. The album is still set for release on May 20th.
• 16 Apr 97 – I’ve added two new photos to the I M A G E S page and four new lyrics files to the T E X Tpage.
• 15 Apr 97 – The first poll is over and the second one has begun. See the P O L L S page for results and to vote. Also: A little bird tells me we’ll see an in-depth review of “Hourglass” on the Web any day now. Look for a link to it here.
• 11 Apr 97 – VH1 has already put a couple of JT rehearsal photos from the VH1 Honors show online. Here’s shot number one and a closeup. The show actually happened last night (the 10th), but will air for the first time tonight (Friday the 11th). See below for details.
• 10 Apr 97 – Don’t miss the online events happening at VH1’s site in conjunction with tonight’s VH1 Honors show in L.A. Be sure to check out the JT section (complete with a Quicktime of JT and Carly doing “Mockingbird”). The show airs first Friday the 11th, but repeats often so see VH1’s schedule.
• 8 Apr 97 – If you’ve bought anything from CDnow through this site (specifically from a link to them from this site, not just in general), please send me a quick email saying what you bought and how you’d rate their service. Thanks.
• 6 Apr 97 – Greg Benson has some great news about “Hourglass” on his JT site. Among other things, he reports that the release has been moved back to May 20th and that Branford Marsalis, Stevie Wonder, Michael Brecker, Shawn Colvin, Yo-Yo Ma, and Sting all appear on the album. Here’s the final track list according to Greg:
  1. Line ‘Em Up
  2. Enough To Be
  3. Little More Time
  4. Gaia
  5. Anana
  6. Jump Up
  7. Another Day
  8. Up Er Mei
  9. Up From Your Life
  10. Yellow and Rose
  11. Boatman
  12. Walkin’ My Baby Back Home
  13. Hangnail (hidden track)
• 6 Apr 97 – JT is all over VH1 this week and next. Here’s the schedule for the VH1 Honors air times (Thanks to Cheryl Munson):
  • 4/6 – 10PM, 4/8 – 8PM – Honors Collection (1 hr)
  • 4/8 – 9PM, 4/10 – 10AM – 1994 VH 1 Honors (2 hrs)
  • 4/11 – (live broadcast) – 9PM
  • 4/12 – 1PM
  • 4/13 – 6PM – 1997 VH 1 honors (2 hrs)

  Also, see the VH1 Archives schedule below.

• 4 Apr 97 – I’ve added a page for poll results. Get your vote in for favorite album soon since we’ll be moving on to the next one in a week or two. See the P O L L S page for details.
• 1 Apr 97 – The wonderful VH1 Archives episode with young JT on the BBC will be airing quite a few times over the next couple weeks. Set your VCRs if you haven’t seen it yet. Thanks to Paul Mylod for the reminder:
  • Sunday, April 6th @ 9:30 p.m.
  • Monday, April 7th @ 12:30 a.m.
  • Thursday, April 10th @ 1:00 a.m.
  • Sunday, April 13th @ 9:30 p.m.
  • Monday, April 14th @ 12:30 a.m.
• 29 Mar 97 – I was asked on the newsgroup to create a JT poll, so I’ve gone ahead and done it. See the P O L L Spage to vote for your favorite JT album.
• 28 Mar 97 – JT will be appearing at the VH1 Honors show April 10 in L.A’s Universal Amphiteater. It will air on VH1 Friday the 11th at 9 p.m. Eastern. See VH1’s site for more info.
• 27 Mar 97 – www.james-taylor.com is officially working again. This is not another change of address for the site — just an additional way to get here.
• 26 Mar 97 – Sony has announced that the new album, titled “Hourglass,” will be released May 13. I’ll post more info when I have it. Visit Sony’s new JT page for a cool clip of “Spend a Little More Time With You” and a photo. You’ll need Shockwave to see it.
• 25 Mar 97 – Added a great close-up of JT playing at a 1994 Great Woods, Massachusetts show courtesy of Jeff Topping. See the G A L L E R Y page.
• 21 Mar 97 – JT alumni update courtesy of Leo Strine and William Breen: Danny Kortchmar produced the new Freedy Johnston CD and supposedly has an album of his own coming out with a group called Slo Leak. Arnold McCuller performed on Phil Collins’ most recent album and Kate Markowitz is touring as a backup singer for Shawn Colvin.
• 19 Mar 97 – It looks like I’ll be able to buy the james-taylor.com domain in the next few days. The current address will continue to work (I realize what a pain it is when a site keeps changing its address), but in addition you’ll be able to get here from www.james-taylor.com as you could before.
• 13 Mar 97 – I added a S H O P section that links directly to JT’s albums at CDnow. They don’t carry boots, but they’re a well-established music mail-order company that carries all JT’s regular albums along with some videos and imports. Let me know if you order anything and especially if you have good or bad experiences with them.
• 13 Mar 97 – I removed the link to Tunnel Records since I have serious doubts about the company. They bill your card before they even have your order in stock (a very questionable business practice for a mail-order company) and they’re very difficult to reach on the phone. I’d had an order placed for more than six months that was billed but never shipped. I finally had to email and ask them to cancel it since I couldn’t reach them by phone. I haven’t dealt with CDBanzai, so if you have any experiences with them please let me know.
• 12 Mar 97 – Happy Birthday, JT. Fixed missing second verse of “Something In the Way She Moves” thanks to Chris Meadows. Also, be sure to check out the two new rare JT recordings on John Hurlbut’s site. See the MAIN page for a link.
• 10 Mar 97 – The new album will be out at the end of May, I’m told. The summer tour begins in early June. See the M A I N page for the dates.
• 9 Mar 97 – After nearly three months of sporadic downtime, JT Online has returned. There’s much to add, but for now I have the tour dates linked from the MAIN page. I apologize for all the problems, but now we should be back for good. Enjoy.
• 17 Dec 96 – I added the chords for “My Romance” to the T E X T page.
• 2 Dec 96 – I have unconfirmed news that studio work for JT’s new album is complete. I expect it will be several months before release, though.
• 15 Nov 96 – I’ve added a slew of new MIDI files to the S O U N D S page.
• 12 Nov 96 – Sadly, JT’s father died on Sunday. From the November 5 Boston Globe: “Dr. Isaac M. Taylor of Boston, former dean of the University of North Carolina Medical School, died Sunday at Massachusetts General Hospital. He was 75.”Also, I apologize for all the recent problems with this site. Apparently our host site has now ironed out its server problems. Look for lots of backlogged additions in the coming days, including several new MIDI files. Also, don’t forget about the Monday night chats (10 p.m. Eastern time). See the C H A T page for details.
• 9 Oct 96 – My “James Taylor and the Original Flying Machine” CD arrived in the mail last week (Gadfly Records – 219) and I wanted to post my first impressions for those who might be thinking about buying it. See the FAQ for more information about the history of this album and the events following its 1967 recording.The Packaging:They wisely used the design from the white pencil-sketched version of thevinyl album. Owners of the original vinyl will recognize it immediately.

  Producer Chip Taylor’s liner notes are pretty lengthy, but there’s not much

  other than the text. Sorry, no long-lost photos of JT and crew in the

  studio.

  The Remixes:

  Owners of the vinyl recordings will be surprised when they hear the first

  two tracks — rerecordings of Night Owl and Knocking Round the Zoo.

  Unfortunately, I expect it won’t be a pleasant surprise. Imagine laying

  a heavy drum machine track and a bass line on top of 30-year old recordings

  and you’ll have a good idea of the result. Thankfully, they’ve included the

  original versions of both songs, too.

  The Original Recordings:

  I’d hoped that the sound quality would be a big leap over all the vinyl

  versions in circulation, but unfortunately it’s not much of an improvement.

  No scratchiness is heard, but I suppose there’s not much you can do about

  the not-quite-professional sound quality of the original recordings. The

  muddiness of the vinyl albums is still around on the CD version. With the

  two new tracks, the total comes to 10 (including the false starts on

  “Brighten Your Night With My Day” and “Knocking.”

  I expect many of you will still be glad to own it, of course. I certainly

  am. It’s available via all the online stores, retail stores, or direct from

  Gadfly (802) 865-2406.

  The track list:

  1. Night Owl (new version) 3:44
  2. Knocking ‘Round the Zoo (new version) 3:32
  3. Rainy Day Man 3:07
  4. Brighten Your Night With My Day (intro) 1:01
  5. Brighten Your Night With My Day 2:34
  6. Kootch’s Song 3:13
  7. Something’s Wrong (instrumental) 3:04
  8. Night Owl (original version) 2:28
  9. Knocking ‘Round the Zoo (original version intro) :55
  10. Knocking ‘Round the Zoo (original version) 3:03
• 29 Sep 96 – I just added four photos from JT’s recent show in Concord, CA. Thanks to Mark Morris for the great shots. See the IMAGES page. I also forgot to mention several new MIDI files on the SOUNDS page.
• 27 Sep 96 – Just got back from a wonderful Liv Taylor show at the Passim in Cambridge. It was nice to finally meet the Taylors, and of course the performance was great fun. I got a couple decent photos during the sound check — one of Liv playing guitar and another of him looking pensive. Do go see his show if you get a chance.
• 26 Sep 96 – By now you’ve noticed that we’ve officially moved into our swank new space at www.james-taylor.com. If you have any problems with the new site be sure to let me know.
• 25 Sep 96 – Though still in the testing stage, a new home for JT Online is ready for its first tentative steps toward replacing this one. Give it a try and let me know if you have any problems. You should find everything about the site snappier — especially sound and picture downloads since they’re not transferred by FTP anymore.
• 5 Sep 96 – Gadfly records is releasing the classic “James Taylor and the Original Flying Machine” album on CD — finally. It’s set for release on October 1 and should be available via all the larger online stores. Check the M A I N page for links to several stores that will carry it.
• 17 Aug 96 – I added a short clip of JT singing Joni Mitchell’s “For Free” on the S O U N D S page.
• 16 Aug 96 – The airing of “Two Lane Blacktop” and “Archives” (featuring JT) will happen multiple times starting tonight. Check VH1’s schedule for details.
• 14 Aug 96 – I’ve taken the plunge into frames, but I’ve also done my best to make sure people who can’t view frames don’t notice any difference. If you have any problems or comments about the new navigation system, please let me know.
• 20 Aug 96 – We have a new home page headshot of The Man thanks to George Rizsanyi of The Hands On Music Company.
• 19 July 96 – I’ve added a link to a JT T-shirt vendor on the M A I N page. The usual disclaimers apply. Also, be sure to check out the Monday night IRC chat information on the same page.
• 19 July 96 – You simply must set your VCR to record VH1 at 8 p.m. Eastern on August 18th. They’re airing a half-hour Rock ‘n Roll Picture Preview, then the JT episode of VH1 Archives (recommended) followed by JT’s celluloid masterpiece, Two Lane Blacktop. Thanks to Greg Benson for the info.
• 18 July 96 – Meet us on the IRC channel #JT Monday nights at 10 p.m. Eastern (EST). See the M A I N page for more info.
• 3 July 96 – JT’s “Going Home” special (sold on video as “Squibnocket”) will air again on the Disney Channel on July 7 at 8pm EST. Also, JT may appear on VH1’s “VH1 Archives” Wednesday night (tonight) at 8:30pm EST.
• 2 July 96 – Added still photo from JT’s appearance on “The Road” and a sound clip of him explaining the story behind “Frozen Man.” See the G A L L E R Y and S O U N D Spages.
• 1 July 96 – The Summer Tour has started. Here’s a set list from one of the first shows (Denver):
  • Looking for Love on Broadway
  • Traffic Jam
  • That’s Why I’m Here
  • Native Son
  • Ananas (The Pineapple Song) – New
  • Carolina
  • It’s Enough to be on Your Way (Funeral Song?) – New
  • Line ’em Up – New
  • Slap Leather
  • Walking Man
  • Country Road
  • I Will Follow
  • Fire & Rain
  • –Intermission–
  • If I Keep My Heart Out of Sight
  • Spend A Little More Time With You – New
  • Hey Mister That’s Me Up On the Jukebox
  • Riding on a Railroad
  • Machine Gun Kelly
  • You’ve Got a Friend
  • (Wasn’t That A) Mighty Storm – New
  • Valentine’s Day
  • Don’t Let Me Be Lonely Tonight
  • Mexico
  • Handyman
  • Honey Don’t Leave L.A.
  • Steamroller
  • –Encore–
  • Your Smiling Face
  • Not Fade Away
  • Wild Mountain Thyme (Summertime?) – New
  • Sweet Baby James
• 25 June 96 – KTS has released the “Carnegie Hall”bootleg mentioned earlier.
• 24 June 96 – The band lineup for the Summer tour will include CliffordCarter (covering for Don Grolnick), Bob Mann (guitar), Jimmy Johnson (bass), and Carlos Vega (drums). Backup singers will include Arnold McCuller, David Lasley, Valerie Carter, and Kate Markowitz.Yes, there will be new songs, but don’t expect an album until the Spring since JT will be returning to the studio after the tour.One more tidbit: Several people had asked which song was sung at Don Grolnick’s funeral. It was “Wild Mountain Thyme.”

   

• 18 June 96 – JT will appear on an episode of “The Road” on Wednesday, June 19 at 7:00 and 11:00 p.m. EST on The Nashville Network. JT also appears on an old episode of “Saturday Night Live” airing Monday, June 24 at 11:00 a.m. and 10:30 p.m. EST on Comedy Central.
• 11 June 96 – Added a source for JT albums on vinyl. They also have a nice selection of 45s and CD singles. Check the M A I N page.
• 4 June 96 – Don Grolnick died on Saturday, June 1st. The cause was non-Hodgkins lymphoma. He was 48. Here are James Taylor’s comments about his death.
• 31 May 96 – Longtime JT band member Don Grolnick is reportedly fighting cancer. He’s not expected play in the summer tour.
• 24 May 96 – Added an experimental Java-based C H A T system. It doesn’t always work correctly, but it’s free. Enjoy.
• 20 May 96 – Added scan of the cover of “Hello Old Friend” bootleg to the I M A G E S page. Also added a link to bootleg source Tunnel Records on the M A I N page.
• 13 May 96 – I just got email from Italian CD maker KTS. They’re about ten days from releasing a recording of JT live at Carnegie Hall in May 1974. The title is simply “Carnegie Hall”. Look for more info here when it’s released.
• 12 May 96 – Added Rolling Stone interview to the T E X Tpage.
• 3 May 96 – Added useless VRML JT Online logo to the G A L L E R Y page. Enjoy.
• 30 April 96 – Contributions wanted: Have an article, photo (preferably taken yourself), or sound clip to contribute? Just e-mail me.
• 27 April 96 – Added link to new JT page, Isn’t It Nice To Be Home Again.
• 25 April 96 – We’re talking about JT on IRC. See the M A I N page for more info.
• 25 April 96 – I’d like to use this page for news of JT appearances on TV, album releases, etc. If you have something to add, just let me know. Thanks.