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James Taylor: Greatest Hits
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Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0075992733625
Format: Import
Label: Warner Bros
Manufacturer: Warner Bros
MPN: 3113
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Warner Bros
Release Date: October 25, 1990
Studio: Warner Bros
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Editorial Review:
James Taylor's mid-'70s departure from Warner Bros. may be one of the best things that ever happened to the label; otherwise, it might not have been in such a rush to compile his Greatest Hits, one of the company's biggest sellers ever at 11 million and counting. Taylor's style, which all but defines the word diffident, has more backbone than it's often given credit for. Here, as surprisingly complex songs like "Carolina in My Mind" (in a newly recorded version) and "Steamroller" stack up, he sounds like an artist worth spending some time with. At the least, few of his singer-songwriter cohorts came up with a melody as lovely as "Sweet Baby James." --Rickey Wright
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Has it all!!
Great CD. Great artist. I've enjoyed James Taylor for years. This just brings a huge number of his best works to one disc. Just pop it in. Sit back & enjoy.
Rating:  - great--as far as it goes, that is (three and one-half stars)
James Taylor Greatest Hits is a good retrospective even though at twelve songs I think it's a bit too short. They should have added a song or two; but what we do get is excellent material. The quality of the sound is excellent and the artwork is tastefully done.
"Something In The Way She Moves" has a very pretty melody and the guitar and James' singing carry the bulk of the melody. This song is a sweet one that has traces of folk music in it; and the string instruments are very well ... Read More
Rating: - James Taylor - Just Barley Scratches The Surface, But A Nice Collection Of Songs
Everyone born before 1980 is familiar with the music of James Taylor. He was on the leading edge of the singer / songwriter movement in the 70's and was a constant of top 40 radio throughout that time period. The "Greatest Hits" album is just that, a collection of Taylor's big hits up through 1976. Pretty much every song here should be familiar to most people and there really is not a dud in the bunch. Taylor's laid back songwriting style is somewhat deceiving, as his lyrics often evoke serious ... Read More
Rating: - All the title can say is that its James Taylors Greatest Hits (please take the word "Greatest" in mind)
After a hard day of school and chores, I either want some speed metal that break a ton of rules or something quiet and soft, that is where James Taylor's Greatest Hits comes in. If you haven't read about this CD, this contains 12 songs (including a live version of "Steamroller".) The best thing about the recording is the best of the best (I fell off my chair when I found out that most of these songs were made in the 70s.) If you want to download by MP3, I think you should start off with my favorite ... Read More
Rating: - Get It With Volume 2 And You'll Have A Solid Overview Of Taylor's Best Work
I have always liked James Taylor. Unlike so many of his 1970s "soft rock" contemporaries, Taylor's music is mellow and pleasing to the ear without having to sacrifice lyrical substance. I am particularly fond of "Fire And Rain." How could anyone not be moved by that song? This single disc album represents the best overview of Taylor's work around. It includes all of his greatest hits from the early to mid 1970s. I suggest that you also buy Volume 2. It's not as good as Volume 1 but the music is still ... Read More
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