James Taylor: The Songwriters

In the ’70s, James Taylor emerged as the quintessential folk-rock troubadour with bittersweet, soul-baring ballads like the timeless “Fire and Rain” and “Carolina In My Mind.” But his influence extends beyond his own classic cuts. Elvis Presley’s smouldering take on the nice ’n’ sleazy “Steamroller Blues” and George Jones’ honky-tonk takeover of the country killer “Bartender’s Blues” are highlights of Taylor’s deeply respected catalogue.