Now, isn't he just a dream come true??
On September 10, 2009 Rocky, Patti and I got to see James Taylor at the Plaza Theater. He was so good. You could just sit back and close your eyes and be transformed. But of course, we didn't do that. We couldn't take our eyes off the stage. (I can't really speak for Rocky when I get all dreamy like this!)
Right before the show started, they played that annoying "ring tone" audio and told everyone to turn off their cell phones, not just put them on silent, because the light comes on when you get a call, and, well.....you know. I thought Patti was going to have to be tranquilized. She has a special relationship with her phone and they go everywhere together.
Robyn had suggested that Patti hold up her phone during the concert so she could hear James from Santa Cruz! Even Patti didn't think that was a good idea, but Robyn said "Everyone will be doing it, waving their phones, standing up and singing." I guess she didn't understand this crowd was much like those who attended the Queen concert - except WAY more sophisticated and better dressed!! Once we were installed in our chairs, there was no getting up!
But at one point, I felt something pushing against my lower leg and when I looked down, it was Patti, almost standing on her head, trying to get her phone set up so Robyn could listen. But after a good long while, she finally gave that up and settled back in her seat so everyone around her could enjoy the concert!
James sang so many of our favorites and I guess we'd still be there if he had sung them all. The harmony of his group sends the goose bumps all over my body. So beautiful. His band is just great. Each member is a fabulous musician in their own right.
He has the cutest, most innocent sense of humor. I had never seen that side of him before, but it was delightful.
They returned to the stage for an encore, at first with the entire band, and ending with just the vocalists. He definitely saved the best for last. It was so awesome! This is my third time to see James Taylor, but hopefully there will be plenty more opportunities, because he's worth every penny!
As soon as I got home, I went to iTunes and started downloading all my favorite James Taylor tunes. I tend to do that after concerts. You should see my Queen collection!!
I knew if I harrassed you enough you would write! Thank you! Have I told you that almost every morning for at least the last year the first song I listen to is "Sweet Baby James", and then I go from there with his music? I still don't know how I missed this concert....he was so good when I saw him way back when I guess I'm afraid it won't be the same, but you are convincing me that it's as good, if not better.
ReplyDeleteOh nice! I love J.T. and also enjoyed him in concert :)
ReplyDeleteJ.T.'s great but honestly, Bobbi, you're better than Andy Rooney! I bet you'd make a fortune if decided to publish.
ReplyDeleteRobyn's Mike