James Taylor: One Man Band

PBS Western Reserve (WNEO 45.1 / WEAO 49.1):

Saturday, May 11, at 8 PM 

JAMES TAYLOR: ONE MAN BAND is an intimate concert performance of Taylor’s most important songs, interspersed with personal anecdotes, touching and witty reflections, and never-before-seen home movies and photographs from Taylor’s personal archives. Recorded at the magnificently restored Colonial Theatre in the heart of the Berkshires, the concert features such favorites as “Carolina in My Mind,” “You’ve Got a Friend,” “Shower the People,” and “Fire and Rain.”

This concert serves as a musical biography of Taylor’s life and career. Hear the story behind “Sweet Baby James,” written in honor of Taylor’s nephew. Learn how “Carolina in My Mind” came to be while on a recording trip to England. And, discover how bandmate and friend Carole King gave Taylor her song “You’ve Got a Friend” to record. After listening to the complete performance, viewers will leave with a better understanding of Taylor’s love for music, North Carolina, his family, and friends. 

James Taylor has sold more than 100 million albums and has won multiple GRAMMY Awards. He has also been inducted into both the Rock and Roll and the prestigious Songwriters Halls of Fame, among many other honors. His reflective, introspective music captures reflections of his life that resonates with fans around the world.