James Taylor's Fort Worth Show Was Sentimental, Shares Stage With Son: Photos

On Wednesday, Sept. 17, the six-time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter and guitarist James Taylor finished his additional summer tour dates with his last show at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth.

The arena was filled with diehard fans who were more than thrilled to catch one of their favorite performers, perhaps for one final time. Besides being one of the top-selling artists of all time and a defining voice of American voices, the 77-year-old was inducted into both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2000. He has sold over 100 million albums worldwide. He has also received awards like the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the Kennedy Center Honors and the Tanglewood Medal from the Boston Symphony, just to name a few.
Taylor's performance and presence were charming as he had a calm and conversational tone throughout the set. He introduced many of his songs as either traveling songs or destination songs, which made sense for someone who has toured for over 50 years. It was almost like he was addressing friends in his living room and responded in kind when fans yelled out, "We love you."  He was gracious, introducing not only his band members (his All-Star Band) throughout the evening but also his stage crew, which further speaks to what a class act he is. His setlist was more like a hit list with some deep Taylor cuts mixed in. The band was stellar, and Taylor joked he had played with them for "80 years," implying a long and loyal run with them. To keep things fresh, the band did slight variations on familiar hits, but Taylor's trademark smooth vocals led the way throughout. The chorus of background vocals was especially tight, added another dimension to the sound, and even featured Taylor's son, Henry. This was a night of heavy nostalgia. Fans got to relive hundreds of memories that these iconic songs had provided the soundtrack for, and added another memory for them: seeing Taylor perform them live. This was one of those shows that remind music lovers to go out to see their favorite artist while they still can. The unique joy of hearing and experiencing the songs of your life live by an icon like James Taylor is a memory worth making.

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