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Stephen Colbert - Guest James Taylor
James Taylor Shares His Top Five James Taylor Songs, And Teases Taking "Fire and Rain" To BroadwaySix-time GRAMMY-winner and future Broadway producer James Taylor sits down for a fascinating chat with Stephen Colbert, who asks the Songwriting Hall of Famer to identify which five of his songs are his favorites. Stick around for more of Stephen's interview with James Taylor followed by a performance featuring his son Henry Taylor!
"It's The Best Song Written By A Human Being" - James Taylor On Carole King's "You've Got A Friend”
Music legend James Taylor takes us back to the early 1970s when he and Carole King first met and began to collaborate, and shares the story of how his song "Fire and Ice" inspired King to write her great hit, "You've Got A Friend." Keep watching for a performance by James and Henry Taylor and find their 2026 tour dates at https://www.jamestaylor.com
"You Can Close Your Eyes" - James Taylor (LIVE on The Late Show)
James Taylor is joined by his son Henry Taylor for a performance of "You Can Close Your Eyes" from James's 1971 album, 'Mud Slide Slim and the Blue Horizon.' Stick around for a bonus performance by James Taylor with The Late Show Band and find upcoming tour dates at https://www.jamestaylor.com
"Line 'Em Up" - James Taylor (LIVE on The Late Show)
James and Henry Taylor are joined by Louis Cato and The Late Show Band for a rousing performance of "Line 'Em Up" from the 1997 album, 'Hourglass.' Find tickets to James Taylor's upcoming tour dates at https://www.jamestaylor.com