| James Taylor | Primary Artist, Primary Artist, Acoustic Guitar, Guitar, Electric Guitar, Vocals, Background Vocals, Gut String Guitar, Vocal Harmony |
| Carole King | Piano |
| Randy Meisner | Bass |
| Joni Mitchell | Background Vocals |
| Graham Nash | Gut String Guitar, Vocal Harmony |
| Carly Simon | Vocals, Gut String Guitar, Vocal Harmony |
| Michael Brecker | Tenor Saxophone |
| Victor Feldman | Background Vocals, Bells, Vibes, Orchestra Bells |
| David Sanborn | Saxophone |
| Carl King | Piano |
| Andrew Gold | Harmonium, Background Vocals |
| Ralph MacDonald | Percussion |
| Red Rhodes | Steel Guitar |
| Jim Keltner | Drums |
| Kenny Ascher | Electric Piano |
| Byron Berline | Fiddle |
| David Crosby | Gut String Guitar, Vocal Harmony |
| Nick DeCaro | Vox Organ, Hornorgan, Voice Organ |
| Craig Doerge | Piano |
| Dan Dugmore | Pedal Steel Guitar, Steel Guitar |
| Milt Holland | Percussion |
| Danny Kortchmar | Acoustic Guitar, Conga, Electric Guitar |
| Russ Kunkel | Percussion, Conga, Drums, Tambourine, Cabasa, Shaker, Cabasa |
| John London | Bass, Bass Guitar |
| Clarence McDonald | Piano, fender rhodes, Hornorgan |
| Rick Marotta | Drums |
| Andy Muson | Bass |
| Gene Orloff | Strings, Concert Master |
| Herb Pedersen | Background Vocals |
| Lee Sklar | Bass, Bass Guitar |
| David Spinozza | Acoustic Guitar, Guitar, Electric Guitar, Guitar (Electroacoustic) |
| Gayle Levant | Harp |
| Ted Rhodes | Pedal Steel Guitar |
| Leland Sklar | Bass |
| Bob West | Double Bass |
| Danny Kootch | Conga |
| Peter Asher | Producer, Audio Production |
| Nick DeCaro | Contributor |
| Val Garay | Engineer |
| Bernie Grundman | Mastering |
| Lee Herschberg | Engineer |
| Bill Lazerus | Engineer |
| Harry Maslin | Engineer |
| Richard Sanford Orshoff | Engineer |
| Phil Ramone | Engineer |
| David Spinozza | Producer, Audio Production |
| Russ Titelman | Producer, Audio Production |
| Lenny Waronker | Producer, Audio Production |
| Kosh | Art Direction, Cover Design |
jazzbuff
Posted April 11, 2013
I love this album. I often give it as gifts. Was surprised to read "it's a good example of his early work."
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Posted October 1, 2010
Great!
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Posted October 1, 2010
This is my favorite James Taylor Greatest Hits CD. Each previous reviewer defines why it is so good, and I agree. Just don't forget how awesome his Greatest Hits Volume 2 is!
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Posted October 1, 2010
My parents have recently gotten me hooked onto James Taylor. I usually listen to a harder style of music, but James Taylor's soothing music is perfect for a relaxing mood. His Greatest Hits are some of the best songs ever written, no matter what style of music you listen to. His voice fits perfectly with the way he uses the acoustic guitar. Gone to Carolina in my Mind, Mexico, You've got a Friend, and The Way She Moves are up there in my top ten favorite songs. In the few short months I've listened to James Taylor, I've gone from, "Who is this?" to, "I can't believe you don't know who this is!" Once you listen to this CD, you'll absolutely fall in love with him, just like i did.
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Posted October 1, 2010
In my opinion, James Taylor is one of the greatest songwriters and singers of all times. His lyrics and music are not offensive like many of today's new artists. James' music is very soothing, and easy to relate to. When one is listening to his music they can almost feel his presence. It is like he has written his songs for you, and is right there serenading you. One of my favorite songs is 'Sweet Baby James' because I love the lyrics; he makes me feel as though I am right there ''watching the doogies retire.'' James Taylor's music is for everyone. My parents love him, my older brothers love him, and I love him. He is a very talented artist, and I especially believe that because his audience's ages are so different. If you love this CD I also strongly recommend his CD 'New Moon Shine.'
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Posted October 1, 2010
So far, I've bought this album on four separate formats and I'll probably listen to it as long as I live. Mr. Taylor's voice is a pleasure to listen to and his lyrics are artful and accessible. I envy people who've never heard it before.
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Posted October 1, 2010
This is an excellent album thats highly recomended. It flows suprisingly well for a greatest hits album. Whether your driving home from a hectic day at work or relaxing at home this is the record for that. If your thinking about picking it up for sure do it!
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Posted October 1, 2010
Any fan of James Taylor can't be without this in their CD collection. All of his best hits are included,and everyone knows how to sing along to them. His music remains classic today and it never grows old. I've seen him in concert twice and enjoyed every second of it. This one's a must have!
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Posted October 1, 2010
This album has the best songs of James Taylor. If you want to buy an album of his buy this one.
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Editorial Reviews
All Music Guide - William Ruhlmann
James Taylor had scored eight Top 40 hits by the fall of 1976 when Warner Brothers marked the end of his contract with this compilation. One of those hits, the Top Ten gold single "Mockingbird," a duet with his wife Carly Simon, was on Elektra Records, part of the Warner family of labels and presumably available, but it was left off. "Long Ago and Far Away," a lesser hit though it made the Top Ten on the easy listening charts, wasn't used either. In addition to the six hits -- "Fire and Rain," "Country Road," "You've Got a Friend," "Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight," "How Sweet It Is To Be Loved by You," and "Shower the People" -- that were included, the album featured a...