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Carly Simon's new track Maybe I Never Loved You, from her upcoming album Comes in Waves, appears to reflect on her 11-year marriage to James Taylor with lines like “Maybe I never loved you,” suggesting mixed feelings about love and loyalty; the song marks her first album in over 18 years and reps have not commented.
Carly Simon’s first original album in 18 years, Comes in Waves, includes the track Mother of Pearl, where she candidly reflects on how her divorce from James Taylor affected their children Sally and Ben, writing with her kids during sessions at Martha’s Vineyard and weaving themes of love, loss, and possible reconciliation into the songs.
James Taylor revealed he missed Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding because his annual Tanglewood Music Festival performance conflicted with the Madison Square Garden ceremony; he had RSVP’d but later had to cancel after Disney hired him for a Fourth of July special. The event reportedly featured star guests and music, including Paul McCartney and Stevie Nicks performing for the newlyweds.
President Joe Biden arrived in Boston for a series of campaign fundraisers, including a concert with James Taylor. The fundraisers, held in the Greater Boston area, are part of a week-long cross-country fundraising tour for Biden. The events aim to raise money for the Biden Victory Fund, with tickets ranging from $50 to $7,500. Biden's visit comes as former President Donald Trump plans to hold a rally in New Hampshire.
President Joe Biden is attending multiple fundraising events this week, including concerts featuring James Taylor and appearances by Steven Spielberg, as he aims to raise money for his reelection campaign and the Democratic Party. Biden will be attending events in Massachusetts, Los Angeles, Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia, with more fundraisers planned for later in December. The burst of fundraising comes as candidates make their final pushes to raise cash before the end of the year. November was the campaign's strongest grassroots fundraising month since Biden announced his reelection bid, and in October, he and the Democratic National Committee reported raising over $71 million for his campaign.
James Taylor reflects on his friendship with Jimmy Buffett, highlighting their shared love for sailing and music collaboration. Taylor describes Buffett as someone who didn't burden others with his health issues and had a buoyant and joyful approach to life. He praises Buffett's ability to make fun of himself and his inclusive and generous nature. Taylor also mentions their wild times together, including recording sessions in Montserrat. He admires Buffett's business acumen and shares a story that showcases his shrewdness. Taylor concludes by emphasizing the impact Buffett had on his fans and the creation of the Parrothead tribe.
James Taylor's concert at Riverbend Music Center in Cincinnati, originally scheduled for June 21, has been rescheduled to August 24 due to the singer's need to take time off to avoid permanent damage. Refunds are available for those who cannot attend the new date, and new tickets can be purchased online.
Joni Mitchell was honored with the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song in Washington D.C. and celebrated by her peers and famous fans, including Cyndi Lauper, James Taylor, Graham Nash, Marcus Mumford, and Brandi Carlile. Mitchell paid homage to George Gershwin by performing "Summertime" from "Porgy and Bess" and later joined other performers on stage to sing her hit song "Circle Game." Nash performed "A Case of You," a song Mitchell wrote about their breakup, while Taylor called Mitchell "a national treasure" and reminisced about their collaboration. The Gershwin Prize has previously honored Lionel Richie, Willie Nelson, Paul McCartney, Carole King, and Billy Joel.