Classic Songs

Classic Songs
Compilation album by James Taylor
Released	1987
Genre	Pop rock
Label	CBS/WEA
James Taylor chronology
That's Why I'm Here (1985) Classic Songs (1987) Never Die Young (1988)

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Allmusic.com	[1]

Classic Songs is a compilation album by James Taylor. Only availaible in Europe it was, for a long time, the only compilation album to feature original versions of James Taylor's classics. It spans from his original work to his That's Why I'm Here album from 1985.^[2]

Track listing

All songs by James Taylor except where indicated.

Side 1

1. Fire and Rain 3:25
2. Mexico 3:00
3. You've Got a Friend (Carole King) 4:30
4. How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You) (Holland–Dozier–Holland) 3:36
5. Carolina in My Mind 4:00
6. Something in the Way She Moves 3:09
7. Shower the People 4:32
8. Sweet Baby James 2:52

Side 2

1. That's Why I'm Here 3:38
2. Everyday (Holly, Petty) 3:12
3. Up on the Roof (Goffin, King) 4:20
4. Your Smiling Face 2:42
5. Her Town Too (Souther, Taylor, Wachtel) 4:25
6. Handy Man (Blackwell, Jones) 3:17
7. Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight 2:36
8. Only a Dream in Rio 4:58

References

1. ^ Allmusic.com review
2. ^ http://www.allmusic.com/album/classic-songs-r209111