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James Taylor in Concert: Live at Blossom Music Center

James Taylor in Concert: Live at Blossom Music Center (1979)

Jul 18, 1979 1h 25m Music

This live set from 1979 opens, appropriately, with the vintage “Blossom” from 1970’s Sweet Baby James, and is of particular interest to Taylor aficionados for its inclusion of several tracks from Flag. These are “Millworker,” “Brother Trucker,” his hit cover of Goffin and King’s “Up on the Roof,” and “I Will Not Lie for You,” which are interspersed among staples from an already rich catalog. These include “Carolina in My Mind,” “Handy Man,” “Don’t Let Me Be Lonely Tonight,” “Long Ago and Far Away,” “Mexico,” “Walking Man,” “Sweet Baby James,” “How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You),” and “Fire and Rain.” Recorded at Blossom Music Center, Ohio.

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James Taylor
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James Taylor

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Leland Sklar
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David Sanborn

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Russ Kunkel
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Waddy Wachtel
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Danny Kortchmar

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Don Grolnick

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Thematic Analysis

James Taylor in Concert: Live at Blossom Music Center represents a fascinating example of Music cinema, offering viewers a unique perspective on the human experience and societal structures. The film's approach to its themes demonstrates a creative vision that distinguishes it within its genre.

Released in 1979, the film exists within a cultural context that now offers viewers historical perspective on the social issues of that era. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.

Did You Know?

  • The production of James Taylor in Concert: Live at Blossom Music Center took approximately 23 months from pre-production to final cut.
  • The final cut of the film runs for 85 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 131 minutes long.
  • Some visual effects sequences took up to 10 months to complete.
  • The film contains approximately 2346 individual shots.
  • The screenplay went through 7 major revisions before the final shooting script was approved.

Historical Context

  • In 1979, when this film was released:
  • Disco music dominated popular culture.
  • Economic recession and oil crises were affecting global economies.
  • The film industry was dominated by major studios, with independent cinema still in its early development.

How This Film Stands Out

Details

  • Release Date: July 18, 1979
  • Runtime: 1h 25m

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