Watch: James Taylor shares rare concert films on his YouTube page

Watch: James Taylor shares rare concert films on his YouTube page

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James Taylor on East Coast Gold

James Taylor is turning a year older on 12 March. 

Ahead of his birthday, the legend has taken to social media to announce that he will spoiling his fans by showcasing some of his memorable concerts for years gone by. 

Last week, the star released his 'Blossom 1979 James Taylor - In Concert' on his official YouTube channel for his fans to watch for free.  

His other show, 'Live at the Blossom Music Center, OH, 1979' will be launched on March 11 on his YouTube page. 

READ: Happy Birthday, James Taylor

The show features  the following band members: James Taylor - Vocals, Guitar; Waddy Wachtel - Guitar; Don Grolnick - Keyboards; Danny Kortchmar - Guitar; David Sanborn - Saxophone; Leland Sklar - Bass; Russ Kunkel – Drums; Arnold McCuller - Background Vocals; and David Lasley - Background Vocals. 

The setlist has songs such as 'Blossom', 'Millworker', 'Carolina in My Mind', 'Handy Man', 'Brother Trucker', 'Secret o’ Life', and 'Your Smiling Face'. 

Taylor was born on 12 March 1948. He is a six-time Grammy Award winner with 29 albums to his name.

One of the highlights of his career is that he became the first artist to earn a top 10 album in each of the last six decades on the Billboard charts. 

READ: The incredible musical career of James Taylor

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