E-mail a friendOctober 8, 2008
Legendary singer-songwriter James Taylor describes the difficult process of cutting down his latest CD, "Covers," to 12 songs and explains why he doesn't like to listen to himself on the radio.
James Taylor
James Taylor
Prolific singer-songwriter breaks out his guitar, shares the story behind it and strums a few tunes. (3:56)
Full interview. (23:06)
A big part of the folk revolution of the ‘60s and early ‘70s, James Taylor has earned 40 gold, platinum and multi-platinum awards, 5 Grammys and a nomination for Broadway's Tony Award. Raised in North Carolina, Taylor first studied cello before focusing on the guitar. He debuted on the Beatles' Apple Records and saw his songs influence songwriters and fans of all generations. Taylor is an inductee of both the Rock and Roll and Songwriters Halls of Fame and is still on the scene with his new CD, "Covers."
