Walkin' My Baby Back Home

by

James Taylor

Album: Hourglass      Released: 1997

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Originally written in 1930 by Fred E. Ahlert and Roy Turk, two famous songwriters of Big Band, Swing, and Jazz music, this became a hit when it was made famous by Nat King Cole in 1952. There have been many cover versions of this song, but Cole's version and the 1997 recording by Taylor are 2 of the most recognizable and unmistakable versions.

This is the track that finishes off James Taylor's 1997 album Hourglass, his 14th studio album, and his first studio album of new material since 1991's New Moonshine. Taylor's arrangement features acoustic guitar, jazzy keyboards, soft brush drums and even a whistle solo on the instrumental bridge.

This is one of many cover songs recorded by Taylor. Others include Carole King's "You've Got A Friend," Marvin Gaye's "How Sweet It Is," Jimmy Jones' "Handy Man," The Drifters "Up On The Roof" and Buddy Holly's "Everyday." (thanks, Annabelle - Eugene, OR, for all above)

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This is a good song to listen to when you're feeling down in the dumps. I mean, nothing's better than to kick back in a comfy chair by the fireside on a soft moonlit summer evening, or even just lay back in your warm soft covers after a hard day at work, and relax to the smooth and soothing voice, and the softly strummed acoustic guitar that is James Taylor's. This song, especially the way James sings it, could be included as part of a collection of smooth jazz music. And it can even be considered suitable for a collection of baby lullaby music.
- Annabelle, Eugene, OR

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