James Taylor - Me & My Guitars - Full Interview

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Published 2021-02-05
In 2011, James sat down at his home studio, TheBarn in the Berkshires of Western Massachusetts, with writer/director David Mirkin to give a special tour of his guitar collection which James calls "like a photo album of my life". The tour includes James’s first guitar purchased when he was 14 years old (and painted blue by his older brother, Alex), the Gibson J-50 guitar on which he wrote the song “Fire and Rain.” Also included is a James Olson custom guitar that he first encountered in a Minnesota hotel room and has played almost exclusively since 1989.

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All Comments (21)
  • It's nice to see an accomplished players acoustic guitar collection that's not just a multitude of Martins of various models and years.
  • @GS-xt8fu
    James. I am 57. Growing up in Ohio, riding our bikes, warm and peaceful summer days of the seventies. I started really listening to music and playing the classic school flute. I progressed from there and listened to many of the seventies ( probably the best decade) great singer song writers etc. You were one of my favorites and of course, still are. Thanks so very much. I grew up with you and some of my other favorites. Although we will likely never meet….you’ve got a friend.
  • James Taylor: an integral part of the soundtrack of my life. Thanks, James.
  • @AlanStransman
    If I were to come up with the most interesting topic for a video that I could possibly imagine it would be James Taylor talking about his guitars. This could be an entire television series or even a 24-hour channel.as far as I am concerned....For now, I will simply savor the 13 1/2 minute video above....
  • I agree with the wide neck on the telecaster. It fits like a glove 👍‼️
  • The way he embraces his guitar with his face showing tranquility and something like "I feel complete" - tells everything .
  • Every time , I watch this video , it gives me great inspirations . Thank you .
  • James Taylor, always inspired and moved by His music and His humble demeanor a true American treasure.
  • Spent my life listening and appreciating James Taylor's music and his guitar playing style.
  • @vsurg
    And that Mr Taylor, is why I saved for five years to have James Olson make me a JT cutaway SJ (without the signature...). It is a visceral thing, to play it and there is nothing like it. When JT, David Wilcox, Leo Kottke and Phil Keaggy play the same instrument, even EF Hutton listens... Thanks for this walk down your memory lane.
  • @raspyni
    What a joy to watch a gracious artist share his heart. Thank you, JT. You've been with me for decades :)
  • @triktrak_1451
    Love you, James. Life would be less without your songs, and your charm.
  • Such a legend of songwriting, singing and guitar playing ...yet so humble. Just a regular guy in a room showing you his fav guitars 👍
  • The epitome of a singer/songwriter telling us about his life! I am getting through this difficult time with James as my background to stabilize me. I am rediscovering his songs with a new sense of what is important in life. I’m about his age...can relate to him somewhat from 3,000 miles away. I’m glad we get to see his guitars and their meaning for him. He has a great soul! ✌🏼
  • Those guitars should be safely kept as American treasures just as how Egypt treasures their precious ancient artifacts. From the Philippines Mabuhay to you JT.
  • That J50 is amazing ! I recognized that guitar as James's immediately upon hearing the first few notes ! That guitar is the original James Taylor sound !
  • Your songs helped me survive my unhappy childhood. Thank you for all those meaningful lyrics Mr Taylor.
  • @11kerol
    No words to say just love it man for love of guitar.😊