Arnold McCuller, best known for his perennial role as a backup singer for JT, Phil Collins, Lyle Lovett, and many others, has just released a great new solo live album. It’s shipping now from Amazon.com. And yes, that is Arnold singing the national anthem in the summer blockbuster “The Sum of All Fears.”
The October 20 “Concert For New York” benefit concert is now shipping on VHS and DVD. Originally a six-hour live broadcast, the show is now available as a 2-disc DVD set and a 2-tape VHS set in addition to the previously released 2-disc CD set. JT performed “Up On the Roof” and “Fire And Rain” at the concert.
The new double-CD release of the October 20 “Concert For New York” benefit is now shipping from Amazon.com. JT’s performances of “Fire And Rain” and “Up On the Roof” are both included on the second disc. See Amazon.com for the full track list.
Our review of the new James Taylor biography is now available on the Biographies page. The book, titled James Taylor Long Ago And Far Away, is due for release soon and was written by Billboard Editor-In-Chief Timothy White. White will join us for a live chat on September 18.
James Taylor: Long Ago And Far Away, a new JT biography by Billboard editor Timothy White, is now available for advance-ordering from Amazon.com. White has written extensively about JT in the past and researched this new book with the full cooperation of JT and his family. The book runs 430 pages, includes 68 black and white photos, and is due for release soon. See White’s 1997 MOJO article for a taste of what to expect, then order your copy. Look for our review of the book very soon.
