MP3's
Most of JT's music is now available to download in MP3 format at Amazon.com. Individual tracks are as low as 89¢ each and full albums as low as $7.99. The high quality 256k mp3's are also unrestricted, meaning they can be burned to CD or played on any computer or device including iPods. Check it out here!
Albums
On CD:
Dad Loves His Work (Remastered, 1981)
Dad Loves His Work SACD (Super Audio CD surround sound version)
JT/Flag/Dad Loves His Work (reduced price 3-CD box set)
That's Why I'm Here (Remastered, 1986)
Never Die Young (Remastered, 1988)
New Moon Shine (1991)
That's Why I'm Here/Never Die Young/New Moon Shine (reduced price 3-CD box set)
Live (2 discs, 1993)
Best Live (1 disc, 1994)
Hourglass (1997)
Hourglass SACD (Super Audio CD surround sound version)
Live (single-disc import)
Classic Songs (import)
Greatest Hits Volume 2 (2000)
October Road (2002)
October Road (Limited Edition 2-CD Set)
October Road SACD (Super Audio CD surround sound version)
The Best of James Taylor (2003 Warner Brothers 20-track best-of collection)
A Christmas Album (JT's 2004 Hallmark Christmas CD is available used at Amazon.)
James Taylor At Christmas (2006 re-release with two extra tracks, but minus the track "Deck the Halls")
One Man Band (An excellent, intimate live album with JT on guitar and Larry Goldings on piano. 2007)
On Cassette:
DVD & VHS Videos
- James Taylor MusiCares Benefit Concert DVD (Live benefit concert with performances by Paul Simon, Sting, Dixie Chicks, Sheryl Crow, Jackson Browne, Bruce Springsteen, David Crosby, Bonnie Raitt, Alison Krauss, Taj Mahal, Randy Newman, Carole King and JT himself!)
- Pull Over - Live 2001 DVD or VHS version (DVD features include "The Making of October Road," biography, discography, and Dolby Digital 5.1 surround sound.)
- Live At the Beacon Theatre 1998 - DVD or VHS version (DVD includes lyrics, interviews, and the music videos for "Copperline" and "Enough To Be On Your Way.")
- Eric Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival - DVD - JT performs several songs, including "Streamroller Blues" with Joe Walsh.
- No Nukes concert video (VHS Only) - The legendary 1979 concert featured JT, Carly Simon, Jackson Browne, Crosby Stills & Nash, The Doobie Brothers, Bonnie Raitt, Bruce Springsteen and many others.
- The Concert For New York (10/20/01) 2-disc DVD set or 2-tape VHS set, featuring JT's performances along with Paul McCartney, Billy Joel, Elton John, The Who, David Bowie, etc.
- Two-Lane Blacktop - widescreen VHS, regular VHS or DVD
- Squibnocket (1993) - VHS (aired on TV as "Going Home.")
- James Taylor: In Concert (1988) - VHS
- Sing Yourself Silly - VHS and DVD- JT performs "Jelly Man Kelly" on this Sesame Street children's video. Also see "In Harmony" below.
- Art Garfunkel: Across America - VHS and DVD - JT performs live in a park with Art Garfunkel in this beautiful video.
- Appalachian Journey Live In Concert - VHS or DVD - JT performs "Hard Times Come Again No More" live with Yo-Yo Ma, Mark O'Connor, and Edgar Meyer.
- Studs Terkel's Working - VHS or DVD - 1978 PBS TV production with JT acting and singing as the "Brother Trucker!"
- Joni Mitchell - Woman of Heart and Mind - VHS or DVD - PBS special which includes interviews with JT, David Geffen, Graham Nash and David Crosby along with lots of Joni's best music.
JT's Appearances On Other Albums
- Tony Bennett Duets - JT duets with Tony on "Put On a Happy Face."
- Cars (Pixar film soundtrack) - JT performs a new Randy Newman penned song, "Our Town."
- There You Are Again - JT sings and plays guitar with brother Liv & sister Kate on Livingston Taylor's latest CD.
- Hurricane Katrina Benefit CD - JT sings a heartfelt solo acoustic version of "Never Die Young."
- Telluride Bluegrass Festival Reflections Vol. 1 - JT performs the Irish standard "Wild Mountain Thyme."
- Livin', Lovin', Losin' - JT duets with Alison Krauss on the Louvin Brothers' song "How's the World Treating You."
- Songs From the Street - JT sings with the Sesame Street kids on this previously unreleased TV version of "Jelly Man Kelly."
- Map of the World - JT sings some great harmonies on Kate Markowitz' first solo CD.
- Beautiful Road - JT harmonizes on two songs, "I Will Fly" and "Auld Lang Syne," on Sister Kate Taylor's first new album in over 20 years.
- Famous Among the Barns - JT sings backup vocals on son Ben Taylor's first officially released album.
- "The Concert For New York City" - includes JT's performances of "Fire And Rain" and "Up On the Roof," plus JT sings backup for Paul McCartney on "Let It Be" and "Freedom."
- "The Concert For New York City" SACD (Super Audio CD surround sound version)
- "Nearness of You" - New Michael Brecker CD includes JT's lead vocals on the title track and a new version of "Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight."
- "Whole New You" - Shawn Colvin's latest CD includes JT's harmony on the excellent "Bonefields."
- "Sailing To Philadelphia" - Includes JT's duet with Mark Knopfler on the title track.
- "Studs Terkel's Working" - 1978 Broadway cast recording of "Working," featuring three of JT's original compositions including one he never recorded, "Un Mejor Dia Vendra."
- "Studs Terkel's Working" (1999 version) - The L.A. Theater Works cast recording of the complete 1999 revised version, featuring new performances of the original three JT compositions.
- "FM Soundtrack" - Includes JT's "Your Smiling Face." A truly great collection of 70s hits from the film.
- "VH1 Storytellers" - JT performs a live version of "Mexico" on this collection of performances from the VH1 "Storytellers" series.
- "Dial-M-A-C-E-O" - JT performs on the song "My Baby Loves You" on this album by jazz musician Maceo Parker.
- "Appalachian Journey" - JT performs on the song "Hard Times Come Again No More" on this album from Yo-Yo Ma, Mark O'Connor, and Edgar Meyer. It's a follow-up to their successful "Appalachia Waltz" album.
- "Appalachian Journey" SACD - (Super Audio CD surround sound version)
- "Songs From the Heart" - JT's "Jump Up Behind Me" is included on this CD of songs from various artists.
- "E-Town Live" - JT performs a live version of "Copperline."
- "Linda Ronstadt Box Set" - includes her duet with JT on "I Think It's Gonna Work Out Fine."
- "For Our Children" - a re-release of the classic benefit album for the Pediatric AIDS Foundation. It's a great collection of kids' songs and includes JT performing "Getting To Know You." Jackson Browne, Bob Dylan, Elton John, Carole King, Sting, Bruce Springsteen, and many others big names also contribute their renditions of children's songs.
- "Brand New Day" - JT performs on the song "Fill Her Up" on this 1999 Sting album.
- "Sony Music 100 Years: Soundtrack For a Century" - JT's "Your Smiling Face" is included on this 2-disc Sony retrospective.
- "Saturday Night Live: The Musical Performances (Vol. 1)" - includes JT's November 1993 performance of "Secret 'O Life." Other artists on the CD include Paul Simon, Sting, Eric Clapton, Jewel, Elvis Costello, and nine others.
- "The Best Of Karla Bonoff: All My Life" - a collection of re-mastered songs includes JT's voice and guitar with Bonoff on "The Water Is Wide."
- "Sing America" - a collection of patriotic songs that includes JT's classic rendition of "Oh Susannah."
- "MOM III: Music For Our Mother Ocean" - JT's "Gaia" is included on this Surfrider Foundation benefit CD. It also includes songs by Pearl Jam, Paul McCartney, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and 12 other artists.
- "Tapestry" - The 1999 re-release of Carole King's highly-rated collection includes some JT guest appearances plus new liner notes penned by JT. JT also appears on King's "A Natural Woman: The Ode Collection 1968-1976" and "Carnegie Hall Concert" albums.
- "Tapestry" SACD - (Super Audio CD surround sound version)
- "Aida" - JT performs "How I Know You" on this all-star album of songs from the Disney stage musical "Elaborate Lives: The Legend of Aida" Other artists on the album include Elton John, LeAnn Rimes, Janet Jackson, Sting, Spice Girls, Boys II Men, Shania Twain, Lenny Kravitz, and Tina Turner.
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"The Prayer Cycle" - JT performs on this chorale recording of spiritual songs with Alanis Morissette, Linda Ronstadt, and others.
- "Stories" - JT sings on "Love Divine" for this Maura O'Connell album.
- "It's A Slippery Slope" - JT produced this spoken word recording by Spalding Gray.
- "Liberty!" - JT performs "Johnny Has Gone For a Soldier" with Mark O'Connor on O'Connor's soundtrack for the PBS documentary "Liberty: The American Revolution." Enhanced CD with video footage and photos.
- "No Nukes" - The historic 1979 show is now available. No JT fan will want to be without this 2-CD set featuring the top names of 70s rock including JT, Carly Simon, Graham Nash, The Doobie Brothers, John Hall, Bonnie Raitt, Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty, and others. See the FAQ for details about the concert and recording.
- "The Best of the Columbia Records Radio Hour Vol. 2" JT performs a live version of "I've Got To Stop Thinkin' 'Bout That" on this compilation of live performances from many artists.
- "Dans Ma Chair" - JT sings a duet of his song "Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight" with French singer Patricia Kaas.
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"A League of Their Own" soundtrack - JT sings "It's Only a Paper Moon" and "I Didn't Know What Time It Was."
- Stay Awake: Interpretations of Vintage Disney Films - JT performs "Second Star To the Right" on this all-star collection of Disney songs.
- "In Harmony" - Includes JT singing "Jelly Man Kelly," Livingston Taylor, Kate Taylor, and Carly Simon.
- A Child's Celebration of Song - Another collection of songs containing JT's "Jelly Man Kelly"
- "For Our Children, Too" - Volume two of the benefit album for the Pediatric AIDS foundation includes JT and Carly Simon performing "Mockingbird." Volume one contains JT's version of "Getting To Know You."
- "Faust" - JT stars as "God" in this all-star cast album.
- "Tonin'" - JT performs "Dream Lover" on this Manhattan Transfer album.
- "Angelus" - JT performs a duet version of "Only A Dream In Rio" on this album by Brazilian artist Milton Nascimento.
- "Carnival" - 1997 Rainforest Benefit Concert compliation includes JT singing "I Bought Me a Cat." Also includes Sting, Elton John, and many others.
- "Marc Cohn" - JT sings a duet of "Perfect Love" on this self-titled Marc Cohn album.
- "Restless Nights" - JT sings a duet of "The Water Is Wide" on this Karla Bonoff album.
- "Rare On Air Vol. 3" - Los Angeles radio station KCRW's compilation of live shows includes an in-studio performance of "Secret 'O Life" with Don Grolnick. Hear a clip.
- "Up 'Til Now" - JT sings a duet of "Crying In the Rain" on this Art Garfunkel album. JT also sings "What A Wonderful World" with Garfunkel and Simon on "Watermark"
JT Covers & Karaoke
Books & Sheet Music
JT's Family
JT's Band Members
Kathleen Taylor's Tory Bauer Mysteries
JT's Friends and Contemporaries
Joni Mitchell
Randy Newman
Mark O'Connor
Linda Ronstadt
David Sanborn
Paul Simon
Simon & Garfunkel
J.D. Souther
Cat Stevens
Sting
David Wilcox
Stevie Wonder