From the Archive: James Taylor Will Teach you Guitar
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Who are the key influences on James Taylor's music?
I saw the Fender Electrics, the shape, the amazing finish of them, the way they looked, the chrome, the mother of toilet seat. But they wouldn't go for it. So it was a classic guitar. And immediately, I got, I'll show you what the first thing I ever played on it was. Simple, but... It spoke to me, and it just immediately started making sounds that I wanted to hear more of.
And the cello never did it. You sold the cello at that point and pawned it on 46 Train.
What role do covers play in James Taylor's career?
I don't know what happened to that damn cello. It's got to be around somewhere. I hope someone's playing it.
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Chapters
8 chapters
1
Who are the key influences on James Taylor's music?
4:11–5:02
2
What was James Taylor's early music education like?
5:02
3
How did James Taylor transition from cello to guitar?
5:02
4
What was the first song James Taylor ever wrote?
5:02
5
How did James Taylor get his big break in music?
5:02
6
What themes does James Taylor explore in his songwriting?
4:11
7
How did James Taylor feel about his music becoming universal?
4:11
8
What role do covers play in James Taylor's career?
4:11–34:22