"In the beginning, there was a kind of energy that - like an urgency to express myself, and the songs just couldn't be held in. But I think it changes, the nature of how that - what that energy is. And I need to court the muse in a much more serious way."

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Source: Why James Taylor is still ‘endlessly interested’ in making music. Interview with Jeffrey Brown, www.pbs.org. Jun 30, 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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