James Taylor - Enough To Be On Your Way Lyrics

when its cold, baby i'll keep you warm...

Masterpiece.

the fact that this album came out very far into his career is pure devastation. Hourglass is a total freaking masterpiece. Perhaps the best he ever did.

Love is real and is beyond comparison. I love you so much mom and hope we will gather our thoughts and perhaps, begin living and guiding those we love so much. You are those most amazing human being I've known, so smart and forgiving. You are missed beyond belief, there is no one like you. I love you so much always & forever. The best thing I can do is find some way to reach out to others on your behalf to show how amazing you ARE to us.

James T: A national treasure....I'm here above ground in part to hear him as long as I can.......

Thank you for the music James. The world wouldn't be the same without it. Your music influenced my life so much, I learned to play guitar by listening to it...Here's me playing You Can Close Your Eyes :-) https://youtu.be/Y2_Yv-YN2bM

just let JT play and sing remove all the other FLUFF!

it would be more personal!

Did James make this video just to have an excuse to kiss Barbara Hersey? I approve!!!

The brothers had themselves sum fun with that white bitch in the back of that car.

One of the only songs I can think of (the '76 live version of Steamroller on the first Greatest Hits album is the other) where JT drops the F-bomb (at 1:14)!!!!

Wow I can understand the pain and all but a truly great song writer which james is , doesn't have to put cuss words in his song to get the point across. Disappointed.

Nothing explains it better than the f word.

Thank you Mr Taylor

Years ago I discovered this video. That one was posted eight or ten years ago but it's no longer listed on youtube. This is not the same posting I watched dozens of times and commented on but it's the same video so I'll just say that this thinly disguised song about the loss of a brother (or a fictional woman) is still so freaking painful to watch.   They could have done a better job in constructing the video. The blue/green screen technique is too obvious and the audio quality could be better.
Taylor is an extraordinary soul that has an entire life lived and expressed thru his craft of music and his exploration of what it means to be human. The choice of Barbara Hershey was a good one in my opinion, and it is completely understandable that making this song specific to his brother would have been too painful to perform so Alex becomes Alice and Florida/North Carolina becomes Santa Fe.  
His brother Alex(ander) along with his brother Livingston was a singer songwriter/musician and was someone who couldn't quit being an alcoholic. I know that story. As Taylor implies metaphorically, it is so damn hard to get yourself back home so find it while you are on your way. What I found is that having a place called home is absolutely essential to one's wellbeing, It's lonely out there in the world as he relates and as he also implies, his family was pretty fucked up. Alex was buried in Florida I believe. The storm he sings about was a hurricane that hit the North Carolina coast right after they buried Alex. Again.. the moment that Hershey stares up into James' eyes is so compelling it just breaks your heart to see that sadness.

Brought tears to my eyes. Very moving.

What a powerful song and video. I just found out two of my old girlfriends had died in the past month at only 60. I was a bit shaken, but when I watched this video I wept. What James is saying is that wen cannot avoid death so maybe we should just be happy with the life we get. Moving on. JT is such a wonderful songwriter and his songs move me to tears 35 years later. His music is really immortal, one of the greats. Fine man for good causes too. Oh and Yo Yo Ma, no wonder. JT has worked with some of the finest, a collaborator and loner at the same time, a singular man. He does a few covers but doesn't remind us of anyone else. He is a truly original artist. But yo JT, do another Motown cover. g

James, Barbara Hershey, another brilliant song by JT

song for Alex (not Alice)
he must have been a great guy
R.I.P

Gets me everytime. One of the best

That's beyond Beautiful! Some goodbyes are never really that! It's a so long with a long pause because you wish there was more. You cherish the good and keep moving❤❤❤❤

mud sliding straight to...............................

It was a u

I love man

Each of us views the light in a different way.
All are unique, like snowflakes, grains of sand, stars in the sky.
lovely song James.

shot in Utah looks like/

Maybe even a MAGUS

James Taylor is a mentor of life and heart

Hearing James Taylor say the f word feels very unnatural lol

WOW
BEAUTIFUL
REALLY
BEAUTIFUL

Barbara Hershey.

Great song James. You captured the sadness of losing someone and the happiness of having know someone during their life time.

James Taylor- one of the greatest song writers and performers ever! Timeless.

This song can't help but make me cry - miss the loved ones I've lost.
But grateful - for the time we had together.

this is easily one of the most beautiful and heartwrenching songs ever written. 💔

Just discovered this song by James taylor👍🏽

Barbara Hershey. Sigh.

here because of b o n e s 4:00

lol!!!! what a sample

For all the people looking for a better life.

I love Alex Taylors’ music. This tribute to him by brother James is beautiful work.

Masterpiece... Thank you, James.

did he cuss at 1:13 ?

I know right?

Yup, he cussed

Love You 😘

Love It....every tune is so meaningful !! Classic James Taylor

Damn James...Love the Song...BUT considering the personal importance of the piece and the production budget I am really disappointed with the video. Frankly, it reminds me of a 3d place winner at Art School. ( I got a 2nd + my roommate got 1st at the Annual Art Center Pasadena film competition). Lucky you getting to lock lips with Barbara. I would have shot the Video Free just to jam with J.T. for an hour.😃

Man shout out to Smitty the B.G. for sending me here this is just beautiful.

true. sesh

Boy build it behind your eyes

Same to the piano man here, RIP Don Grolnik. The keys were your eyes.

His words carry us through hard times. But his music will turn you right around and make your life even better. Life is way to short not to
understand how long you can make it last.

Dealing with grief is the hardest part of life. The missing of a dear loved one can leave us bewildered. We must carry their love in our hearts to help us carry on. Thank goodness for songs that help us cope with real life. Its hard to watch but relating and understanding can let us know someone out there understands. 🌹 Thank you James Taylor for another heartfelt song. ❤

Grace Barzyz you’re so right! I find myself turning to music like this in times of grief and sadness! It definitely helps. Thanks to artists such as James Taylor.

Great melodic, nice voice 👍🏻

It always makes me cry when listening to you this song.

Not D but his wife Lisa///My Sweet Baby James. Forever in my heart and musical soul!

An amazing piece of song writing.

Giant for the all times. Eternal music in our hearts.

I love you James Taylor 💋♥️⭐👍 lindooooo

a song that he wrote for his brother who passed away. he changed the name to alice but it is a very personal song to JT as you can imagine. great cello by YoYo Ma.

So sorry! Didn't know about this sad true story. R.I.P.

Robert Combs didn’t his brother die of an overdose? So sad 😢

https://www.jmeshel.com/132-james-taylor-enough-to-be-on-your-way/

The sweetest voice in history!!!

Michael Franks?

without a doubt

Rest now Valerie. Your suffering is over.

Love you James. Shit happens.

Todas suas músicas me trazem paz!

Ray charles

I Love you!

I have kinda that Chevy 88 grey... in Az white mtns. Navajo apache grounds.... dang it should be on my bucket to embrace James Taylor in real time before I move on.. loved you going on 50 years now

Too presumptuous.

your must be looking in a mirror..

Bones- storm damage

Same Bones brought me here

Same (ПоследствияУрагана)

Jarod Jones same

This is why bones is best rapper

James Taylor, your the best...

beautiful song

I think I worked on this video. (As an editor). Man I love James Taylor. Not a bad song. Not a great video. (No offense whoever directed it. Maybe it was my fault. Apologies.)

We each have our own opinions, of course. I liked the video in it's simplicity with the focus on Taylor singing without a lot of gimmicks.

0:54 I enjoy the photography here. It looks so surreal like it's blue screen but I'm sure he's really standing on location

James Taylor got kicked and screamed into making music videos in the 80s and 90s, as some other artists from the 70s did when they probably weren't fond of having to do so. Elton has said he didn't like doing videos. James' first videos in 1985 for Everyday and Only One were him and his band doing that song, ditto Dan Fogelberg's Language of Love in 1984.

That Barbara Hershey is something else, ain't she just?
tac

I couldn't think who it was...thank u! 😊

She's broken my heart all right