James Taylor ft Iris Dement - You can close your eyes

doyle47446 Says:

Mar 2, 2010 - I'm a harmony/back-up singer. Singing too much harmony can "frustrate" the song in my opinion. Sometimes less IS more. You really have to have a super tight sound that compliments in order to sing that much harmony.

catndryer Says:

Mar 20, 2010 - When you hear a really good harmony......the singers have "worked it out". This does not seem to be something that has been rehearsed. Let's give these two magnificent singers a break.

TheGcortesmunizaga Says:

Mar 28, 2010 - She has a beautiful voice ,but loks too self contained,perhaps nervous or shy,(in the end,he is The Real JAMES TAYLOR..).I guess they did not rehearse much.In my opinion ,the best version is that one from the 70's with Carly Simon,recorded home ...by the way i think this is one one of the most moving song versions I've ever heard , please note the precious work of Carly's voice ,making a creative second voice,and her warm tone...thanks

tenjed2 Says:

May 10, 2010 - Carol King and Carly have nothing on this woman's voice.

huntingkyjamie Says:

May 21, 2010 - i love iris voice of an angel

celloprofundo Says:

Jun 14, 2010 - James is so generous, you can sense it..Iris did seem to fade out a time or two, but when she was there it was pure magic

noiui Says:

Jun 20, 2010 - simply beautiful... as always!!

musicloverarmeda Says:

Aug 3, 2010 - I have never heard this. It is simply beautiful!

57kellygirl Says:

Aug 27, 2010 - This song is so beautiful with two people I love!! You both are truly a gift. Thank you.

MrPaco0112 Says:

Oct 22, 2010 - Simply said, just Perfect!

Bilbo63 Says:

Oct 29, 2010 - Best. Song. Ever.

SummerRussellMusic Says:

Nov 2, 2010 - Beautiful.

moonbreezes Says:

Jan 16, 2011 - wow!

hrothgleas Says:

Feb 9, 2011 - That's nearly blasphemy, but she's very effective here. Wouldn't have guessed her warble would work so well...

sunbeams7 Says:

Mar 3, 2011 - why are the cream of U.S talent allways captured on the BBC JT ,Iris, Allison Krause,Dave Rawlins,jillian Welch etc etc ,its like theyre not appreciated in their home country,till they make it big in the UK,JT was signed to Apple records for cryin out loud,same with commedians,they move over here because we "get Them"

goth1945 Says:

Apr 12, 2011 - i love the eye contact and the smiles as much as the song

PoppaBlue59 Says:

Jun 20, 2011 - Sweet Baby James and Iris...that's a hard combo to beat! Thanks for posting.

markgrewar Says:

Jun 23, 2011 - AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

MsPamelaRickman Says:

Jun 24, 2011 - My favorite version, without doubt.

dermotsuks Says:

Jul 15, 2011 - Going to see the great man tonight at the O2 in London

goth1945 Says:

Aug 2, 2011 - a good duet depends on the strength of each voice, and how well they match. The other one that comes close to this is David Gray and Annie Lennox--this is delightful,

goth1945 Says:

Aug 7, 2011 - this is fun. ive seen it a dozen times and I am impressed by how careful he is with her. For whatever reason, perhaps they were unfamiliar with each other's timing, but he is giving her cues, like time steps, to bring her into several of the lines. they are obviously both aware of her missed entrances, but he is so good at covering it seems naturally done.

majornichols Says:

Sep 18, 2011 - It would have been recorded at the end of May 1994/beginning of June 1994. 5 sessions in 5 nights for Loudon & Co. There is even a pic of Iris, James & Loudon from the sessions. (google for Identity Crisis,Iris Dement, Carlene Carter , Jasper Carrott....)The transatlantic sessions themselves were recorded in November of that year in Ayrshire, SW of Glasgow.

opie1956 Says:

Sep 30, 2011 - Great song Hello type in "Ron Howard Palace" listen to "opie" sing "Lady" and "Reason to Believe

jondoe8889 Says:

Nov 25, 2011 - Nice version. For me, the ultimate version is the first one I heard, by James and Joni - also in London. Back when they seemed to still have a spark between them.