"I don't find the songs; they find me. I just strum my guitar and wait for a lyric to come."

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Source: James Taylor's Back With New Music On 'Before This World'. Here & Now with Robin Young, www.wbur.org. June 16, 2015.

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James Taylor

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James Taylor is an acclaimed singer-songwriter known for his poignant lyrics and emotional depth, particularly in songs like 'Fire and Rain.'

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