It did rain a little yesterday here in da 'Burgh. It stopped early enough for the fantastic James Taylor Concert last night at The Pavilion at Star Lake. I saw the fire and passion in that man as he sang classic hit after classic hit. Taylor is 76 and you would never know it. Is he the same James Taylor as yesteryear? No, but he was amazing just the same.
He opened with Something in the Way She Moves. Fan favorites like Copperline, Sweet Baby James, Carolina on My Mind, Mexico, Fire and Rain, Country Road, and How Sweet It Is (Marvin Gaye Cover) were all included as well as a couple of Carole King songs like You've Got a Friend.
The crowd was into it on the cool fall-like night in Burgettstown. Many shouts of "We love you James!" throughout the show. James responded in kind. He seemed to be enjoying himself as he gave us snippets about each song and introduced his band members. His sense of humor was present throughout the evening. I'm thrilled I had the chance to see him. The experience was even better as I got to watch my family enjoy the concert right along with me. A truly magical night.