"Fire and Rain" is a song written and performed by American singer-songwriter James Taylor, released in August 1970 by Warner Bros. Records as the second single from Taylor's second studio album, Sweet Baby James. The song follows Taylor's reaction to the suicide of Suzanne Schnerr, a childhood friend, and his experiences with drug addiction and fame. After its release, "Fire and Rain" peaked at number two on RPM's Canada Top Singles chart and at number three on the Billboard Hot 100."                    Wikipedia

"Paul McCartney mentored Taylor's early career; The story behind his second album, Sweet Baby James, which contained the song "Fire and Rain" about the hopelessness of mental illness and suicide; As Taylor's fame increased, so did his problems with heroin, alcohol, and mental illness."  Fire and Rain The James Taylor Story
As an Occupational Therapist I worked in the field of mental health for about 40 years. I have also lives with anxiety my entire life which poorly led me in that career path. I have seen the devastation of mental illness and addiction in terms of what it does to the individual and family. Good for James that he found a path to recovery.



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Fire and Rain-James Taylor(Cover)

Mixed & Edited by J.Young

A New Dream - Heaven On Earth (Martin Roth Galaxia Reconstruct) 
Jan Blomqvist - Underwater (0dB Edit)
Marsh feat. Zoë Johnston - Hope (J.Young Dreamstate Mix)
Andrew Bayer feat. James Taylor - Distractions (J.Young Dreamstate Mix)
Ezequiel Arias - Perfect Dream
M.OS. - Here I am (Extended Mix)
Emmit Fenn - The Chase (Christian Loffler Remix)
Guy J feat. Anna Müller - Evo (J.Young Dreamstate Mix)
Michael Anthony x Sanvero - Oasis
Marsh x Volen Sentir - Ascension
Joseph Ray - Need Your Loving (J.Young Dreamstate Mix)

Summer Sessions 2025

This begins an unexpected series of installments from a very long conversation between Livingston Taylor and Ray Whitaker. "The World According to Liv" illustrates the authentic person he is, the lover of life, and the passion he displays for just about everything he speaks of. Ironically, there's almost no music talk. 

"The World According to Liv" (Part One) details the writing he's doing, the humility (or absence of it) in the  entertainment world, and being the younger brother of James Taylor.

Air Date: July 6th, 2025

The World According to Liv (Part One)

This week on the Vineyard Current, Ray speaks with Martha Hall Kelly (Author of Lilac Girls) about recently released "Martha's Vineyard Beach and Book Club." Also, it's "The World According to Liv" - Part One.
(Livingston Taylor, that is...)

This program is supported by Cronigs Market, Morning Glory Farm, and MV Wine and Spirits

The Vineyard Current - July 6th, 2025 (Martha Hall Kelly; Livingston Taylor)

This is the the second installment of Ray Whitaker's chat with Livingston Taylor about...a lot of things (none of them music-related). In this segment, Liv gives his assessment of the plane crash involving JFK Jr. (considering he's been a licensed pilot for decades).

The Part Three will be in a few weeks (spacing them out, don't 'cha know...)

The World According to Liv (Part Two)

LYRICS:
We used to drink red wine
From the bottle with ease
We'd sit under moonbeams
Where I'd kiss that rosy skin
We'd talk for endless hours
Until our arms got cold
We'd melt in the starshine
Whenever we touched our hands

Our love was never supposed to be
This sad and sober
I just stopped waterin'
The love I'd promised you

But now I'm certain
Given all the time I've had
I was so very wrong
And I miss our simple life

I'm sorry i left u
So sorry to go
Sorry I was never there
To let you know
That...

You were my, my, my reason
You were my special one
I was your soft warm blanket
You were my bright sun

We were the answer
To a world that felt so wrong
I thought we'd be the remedy
To this melancholy song

I knew it from the start
That you'd be the one for me
We had such big, bold plans
I could clearly see
We'd have four nice kids
Runnin' around the family farm
I never could've imagined
I'd never see you again

I'm sorry I left you
So sorry to go
Sorry I was never there
To let you know
That...

You were my reason
You were my special one
I was your soft warm blanket
You were my bright sun
We were the answer
To a world that felt so wrong
I thought we'd be the remedy
To this melancholy song

I knew it from the start
That you'd be the one for me
We had such big, bold plans
I could clearly see:-(



sorry i left u

Part Four of "The World According to Liv." Livingston Taylor discusses the unexpected and mostly unimagined..

The World According to Liv (Livingston Taylor) - Part Four

“Freedom Rides” is a reflective acoustic-driven song with a soulful, uplifting feel. Blending folk-rock warmth with worshipful sincerity, it tells the story of finding renewal and inspiration on the open road. Written from the heart of a pastor, the music echoes the quiet strength of prayer and the wide-open beauty of God’s creation—like Moses on Mount Sinai or Jesus withdrawing to pray.

Freedom Rides

James Taylor cover's na voz de Luiz Mello
Produzido por Luiz Mello

Don´t Let Me Be Lonely Tonight

Carolina On My Mind

You Can Close Your Eyes

JoeyD Fire and Rain

This episode features two of the most renowned bass players in history. David Hood is the bass player of the Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section (aka The Swampers). He’s played on hit recordings by Aretha Franklin, Bob Seger, The Staple Singers, Paul Simon, Etta James, Willie Nelson and many others. Leland Sklar is a mainstay of the Los Angeles music scene and has worked with James Taylor, Carole King, Phil Collins, Billy Cobham, Lyle Lovett, Jackson Browne and many more. The Crazy Chester Radio Hour is created and hosted by record producer and songwriter Andreas Werner. This episode was recorded at Vancouver Island MusicFest 2019. Special thanks to Doug Cox. The theme song is performed by Jimmy Hall & The Funky Chester Rhythm Section and written by Andreas Werner (Crazy Chester Music, BMI). Used with permission.

David Hood & Leland Sklar - Crazy Chester Radio Hour Episode 68

LYRICS:

Well, I'm a steamroller, babe
I'm bound to roll all over you
Yes, I'm a steamroller now, baby
I'm bound to roll all over you
I'm gonna inject your soul with some sweet rock and roll
And shoot you full of rhythm and blues

Well, I'm a cement mixer
A churning urn of burning funk
Yes I'm a cement mixer for you, babe
A churning urn of burning funk (mmm)
Well, I'm a demolition derby, yeah
A hefty hunk of steaming junk

(Woah, oh, oh, oh, oh)

Now I'm a napalm bomb, babe
Just guaranteed to blow your mind
Yeah, I'm a napalm bomb for you, baby
Whoa guaranteed, just stone guaranteed to blow your mind, yeah
And if I can't have your love for my own now
Sweet child, won't be nothing left behind

It seems how lately, babe
Got a bad case of steamroller blues

November 12, 2025

Steamroller Blues (feat. ANRI Arcane)

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“What makes a song is the singer, while what makes a singer is their dedication to music and their inner feelings.”   Dimash Qudaibergen

I have enjoyed music for as long as I can remember and cannot remember a day of not either singing or listening to music. I am self-taught when it comes to playing guitar but what I most enjoy is singing which I have been doing since around age 18. Now retired singing and playing the guitar is now just a hobby and something I do to help pass the time. Have always  loved the sound of a Martin guitar. Currently been playing a Road Series DR S2 for about 6 years. Thanks for listening. I also enjoy discovering the sounds of other talented musicians and singers here on SoundCloud.

Crazy Chester Records is an independent record label based in Muscle Shoals AL and Nashville TN. It is owned by record producer Andreas Werner. Home of the Crazy Chester Radio Hour music talk podcast.

I grew up in India in the 60s and 70s and these are bands that were the soundtrack to my younger years. Most of these songs are covers of some great singers and songs I grew up listening to. It's a joy and an honor to sing these covers. I try to do them like the originals wherever I can. I sing all the voices and play the instruments that are on each cover. I also do the recording and mastering. Shoot me a message if you like any of these tunes.

I'm a pastor, dad, husband, and child of God.  I'm broken, but  blessed. The cracks are where the Light shines through.

My mission is to help people grow closer to God with every breath and step I take. I gave my life to Christ at an early age and have grown closer through the years, spurred on by the study of the Bible, my church family, and the Chrysalis and Walk to Emmaus Communities. I accepted the call to full -time ministry as a pastor in 1999 and have served 4 different churches in Georgia. Music, preaching, and teaching are the heart of my ministry.

Outside of the pulpit, I enjoy many hobbies that help me blow off steam.  These include martial arts, woodworking, blacksmithing, gardening, cooking, and being creative.  I'm a jack of all trades and a master of none.  My philosophy is use what you have, do it yourself if you can, learn something in the process, and have lots of fun.  This channel is a place to share it all with you.

One of the last radio stations in the United States that not only features local/regional content, but never forgets that radio is a one on one mode of communication. And, of course, we bring you classic rock/folk/world music from the 20th Century, but Americana from the last and this century as well.

SINCERE IMPOSTER is an intimate collection of artists exploring a curious mixture of New Wave, Dance, EDM, Folk Rock, Metal, Art Pop, Electro, Dreamwave, and Experimental World Pop. Collectively, this is known as QUIRKPOP — music that pushes the creative limits of traditional pop.

Expect an unpredictable journey through sound, emotion, and humor, where genres collide and pop bends in strange new ways. Each song is conceived, composed, and performed with total sincerity, whether it’s built from voices, instruments, software, or hybrid experimentation. The focus is on the music itself: if it resonates, it resonates. No explanation required.

SINCERE IMPOSTER is curated by two musicians, both living within the same body, sharing a singular existence. They identify as Danielle & Dave. They are both psychologically and musically confused, yet extremely and unapologetically sincere.

Influences range from Weird Al and Nathan Fielder to David Lynch, Rosalia, Monatik, Atarashii Gakko!, Rammstein, T-Pain, and T-Swift. 

Danielle & Dave’s favorite inventions include the vacuum and the peach pitter. Their father is simply known as Vessel… who may be an entity or a god.


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