JT is the eighth studio album by American singer-songwriter James Taylor, and his first album for Columbia Records. Released in June 1977, two hit singles were spawned from the album: "Handy Man", a Jimmy Jones cover, which peaked at on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and also topped the Adult Contemporary chart.
Written-By – James Taylor (2). 3:24. B3. Looking For Love On Broadway. Castanets, Wood Block – Peter Asher, Russell Kunkel Written-By – James Taylor (2). 2:20. Tambourine, Handclaps – Peter Asher, Russell Kunkel Tuba – Red Callender Written-By – James Taylor (2) Written-By, Harmony Vocals – Carly Simon. B5. Traffic Jam. Written-By – James Taylor (2). 1:56. B6. If I Keep My Heart Out Of Sight. 2:56. Inner Sleeve: Recorded & mixed at The Sound Factory (. March 15-April 24,1977 Mastered at The Mastering Lab (. This Album was mixed using the Aphex Aural Exciter System. Rights Society: BIEM/STEMRA.
Taylor (born August 16, 1953, Laurens, South Carolina) is an American singer and actor best known as the former lead singer of the R&B/funk band, Kool & the Gang. Before his rise to fame, Taylor was a schoolteacher and amateur night club singer having first joined a band at the age of 13. He joined Kool & the Gang in 1978 and became the band's lead singer in 1979.
James Taylor’s first album was released in 1968 on the Beatles legendary Apple Records label. Since his debut album, James Taylor has released 16 more studio albums. As of this writing, James Taylor’s most recent album entitled Before This World was released in 2015. James Taylor has also released a beautiful Christmas album and two collections of cover songs. Taylor’s record companies have also put out a handful of greatest hits and essentials compilations. On our list, you’ll find none of this greatest hits albums. Let’s look at JT, which is, for lack of a better descriptor, possibly the most James Taylor-est of James Taylor’s records. Released in 1977, right after he was signed to Columbia and in the middle of his famous marriage to Carly Simon, JT displays the full depth and breadth of Taylor’s abilities as an artist. You want slow and poignant? Secret O’ Life.
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Tracklist Hide Credits
A1
Your Smiling Face
2:55
A2
There We Are
2:58
A3
Honey Don't Leave L.A.
3:03
A4
Another Grey Morning
2:44
A5
Bartender's Blues
4:10
A6
Secret O' Life
3:32
B1
Handy Man
Written-By – Jimmy Jones, Otis Blackwell
3:15
B2
I Was Only Telling A Lie
3:24
B3
Looking For Love On Broadway
2:20
B4
Terra Nova
4:08
B5
Traffic Jam
1:56
B6
If I Keep My Heart Out Of Sight
2:56
Companies, etc.
Marketed By
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Phonogram Ltd.
Credits
Bass
–
Leland Sklar
Drums
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Russell Kunkel*
Featuring
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Red Callender,
Val Garay
Guitar
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Danny Kortchmar
Keyboards
–
Clarence McDonald
Performer
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Dan Dugmore
Producer
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Peter Asher
Saxophone
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David Sanborn
Strings
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David Campbell
Vocals
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Carly*
Written-By
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Carly Simon (tracks: B4),
Danny Kortchmar (tracks: A3),
James Taylor (tracks: A1, A2, A4 to A6, B2 to B6)
Notes
marketed by phonogram
Phonogram Limited, P.O.Box 3517
Wellington, New Zealand
Other versions
Category
Artist
Title (Format)
Label
Category
Country
Year
JC 34811, 34811
James Taylor
JT (LP, Album)
Columbia, Columbia
JC 34811, 34811
US
1977
CBS 86029
James Taylor
JT (LP, Album, Gat)
CBS
CBS 86029
Greece
1977
S 86029
James Taylor
JT (LP, Album)
CBS
S 86029
Spain
1977
JCA 34811
James Taylor
JT (8-Trk, Album)
Columbia
JCA 34811
US
1977
CK 64415
James Taylor
JT (CD, Album, RE, RM)
Columbia, Legacy
CK 64415
US
1994
Tracklist Hide Credits
A1
Your Smiling Face
Arranged By [Strings], Conductor [Strings] – David Campbell
2:55
A2
There We Are
Steel Guitar – Dan DugmoreViola – David Campbell
2:58
A3
Honey Don't Leave L.A.
Cowbell – Peter AsherSaxophone – David Sanborn
3:03
A4
Another Grey Morning
2:44
A5
Bartender's Blues
Arranged By [Strings], Conductor [Strings] – David CampbellHarmony Vocals – Linda RonstadtSteel Guitar – Dan Dugmore
4:10
A6
Secret O' Life
3:32
B1
Handy Man
Backing Vocals – Leah KunkelCabasa, Tambourine – Peter AsherWritten-By – Jimmy Jones, Otis Blackwell
3:15
B2
I Was Only Telling A Lie
3:24
B3
Looking For Love On Broadway
Castanets, Wood Block – Peter Asher, Russell Kunkel*
2:20
B4
Terra Nova
Harmony Vocals – Carly SimonTambourine, Handclaps – Peter Asher, Russell Kunkel*Tuba – Red Callender
4:08
B5
Traffic Jam
1:56
B6
If I Keep My Heart Out Of Sight
2:56
Companies, etc.
Manufactured By
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Columbia Records
Phonographic Copyright (p)
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CBS Inc.
Copyright (c)
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CBS Inc.
Published By
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Country Road Music, Inc.
Published By
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Kortchmar Music
Published By
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Ganga Publishing B.V.
Published By
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Unart Music Corp.
Mixed At
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The Sound Factory
Recorded At
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The Sound Factory
Mastered At
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The Mastering Lab
Credits
Acoustic Guitar, Vocals, Backing Vocals
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James Taylor
Bass
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Leland Sklar
Design, Art Direction
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Kosh*
Drums, Percussion
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Russell Kunkel*
Guitar
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Danny Kortchmar
Keyboards
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Dr. Clarence McDonald*
Mastered By
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Doug Sax
Photography By [Back Cover & Inside]
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Jim Shea
Photography By [Front Cover & Sleeve]
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David Alexander
Producer
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Peter Asher
Recorded By, Mixed By
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Val Garay
Written-By
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Carly Simon (tracks: B4),
Danny Kortchmar (tracks: A3),
James Taylor (tracks: A1, A2, A4 to A6, B2 to B6)
Notes
Gatefold cover
Recorded and mixed March 15-April 24, 1977
Carly Simon appears courtesy of Elektra Records
Linda Ronstadt appears courtesy of Asylum Records
David Sanborn appears courtesy of Warner Bros. Records
Russ Kunkel and Leland Sklar appear courtesy of Capitol Records
Danny Kortchmar appears courtesy of Dark Horse Records
Barcode and Other Identifiers
Matrix / Runout (A Side Label): AL 34811
Matrix / Runout (B Side Label): BL 34811
Matrix / Runout (A Side Runout (Etched)): PAL-34811-IH TML-S PN 3
Matrix / Runout (B Side Runout (Etched)): PBL-34811-IAG-PN #2
Other versions
Category
Artist
Title (Format)
Label
Category
Country
Year
JC 34811, 34811
James Taylor
JT (LP, Album)
Columbia, Columbia
JC 34811, 34811
US
1977
CBS 86029
James Taylor
JT (LP, Album, Gat)
CBS
CBS 86029
Greece
1977
S 86029
James Taylor
JT (LP, Album)
CBS
S 86029
Spain
1977
JCA 34811
James Taylor
JT (8-Trk, Album)
Columbia
JCA 34811
US
1977
CK 64415
James Taylor
JT (CD, Album, RE, RM)
Columbia, Legacy
CK 64415
US
1994
Tracklist Hide Credits
1
Your Smiling Face
Arranged By [Strings], Conductor [Strings] – David CampbellWritten-By – James Taylor
2:55
2
There We Are
Steel Guitar – Dan DugmoreViola – David CampbellWritten-By – James Taylor
2:58
3
Honey Don't Leave L.A.
Cowbell – Peter AsherSaxophone – David SanbornWritten-By – Danny Kortchmar
3:03
4
Another Grey Morning
Written-By – James Taylor
2:44
5
Bartender's Blues
Arranged By [Strings], Conductor [Strings] – David CampbellHarmony Vocals – Linda RonstadtSteel Guitar – Dan DugmoreWritten-By – James Taylor
4:10
6
Secret O'Life
Written-By – James Taylor
3:32
7
Handy Man
Backing Vocals – Leah KunkelCabasa, Tambourine – Peter AsherWritten-By – Jimmy Jones, Otis Blackwell
3:15
8
I Was Only Telling A Lie
Written-By – James Taylor
3:24
9
Looking For Love On Broadway
Castanets, Wood Block – Peter Asher, Russell Kunkel*Written-By – James Taylor
2:20
10
Terra Nova
Harmony Vocals – Carly SimonTambourine, Handclaps – Peter Asher, Russell Kunkel*Tuba – Red CallenderWritten-By – Carly Simon, James Taylor
4:08
11
Traffic Jam
Written-By – James Taylor
1:56
12
If I Keep My Heart Out Of Sight
Written-By – James Taylor
2:56
Companies, etc.
Phonographic Copyright (p)
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Sony Music Entertainment Inc.
Copyright (c)
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DeAgostini
Manufactured By
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DADC Austria
Credits
Acoustic Guitar, Vocals, Backing Vocals
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James Taylor
Carly Simon appears courtesy of Elektra Records Linda Ronstadt appears courtesy of Asylum Records David Sanborn appears courtesy of Warner Bros. Records Russel Kunkel and Leland Sklar appear courtesy of Capitol Records Danny Kortchmar appears courtesy of Dark Horse Records