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A valuable resource for James Taylor fans and a fascinating read for anyone interested in autobiographical popular music of the past 50 years.* Pairs critical analysis of every significant composition and recording by James Taylor with historical perspective on the events of his 50-year life journey* Ties Taylor's highly publicized struggles with drugs and in relationships to his songs* Delves into the not-frequently discussed musical aspects of Taylor's writing, including his use of unusual musical forms* Examines Taylor's arrangements and recordings of cover songs as essentially examples of re-writing the songs