On December 6, 1968, “Apple” label released the self-titled, debut James Taylor album. It was recorded July – October 1968, at “Trident Studios” in London, and was produced by Peter Asher. It was the first recording by a non-British artist released by “Apple” label, and would also be Taylor’s only release on that label.
Personnel:
- James Taylor– vocals, acoustic and electric guitar, percussion
- Mick Wayne– guitar
- Freddie Redd– keyboards
- Don Shinn– keyboards
- Paul McCartney– bass
- Louis Cennamo– bass
- Bishop O’Brien – drums, percussion
- Peter Asher– vocals, percussion
- Richard Hewson– strings, bassoon, oboe
- Skaila Kanga – harp
Track listing:
All tracks by James Taylor, except where noted.
- Don’t Talk Now
- Something’s Wrong
- Knocking ‘Round the Zoo
- Sunshine Sunshine
- Taking It In
- Something in the Way She Moves
- Carolina in My Mind
- Brighten Your Night With My Day
- Night Owl
- Rainy Day Man – James Taylor, Zach Wiesner
- Circle Round the Sun – traditional arr. James Taylor
- Blues Is Just a Bad Dream
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