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How preparing for your own death can be the ultimate act of love
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Tag Archives: James Taylor
“Secret O’ Life” by James Taylor
Psssst ...it may be simpler than you think -- or not!
James Taylor composed “Secret O’ Life” way back when he had a full head of hair. Since that time, the unassuming song has been on just about every one of his concert playlists even though it was never released as … Continue reading
“You Can Close Your Eyes” by James Taylor
A powerful and sweet song that would be the perfect tune to remember your loved one
If you’re looking for a thoughtful, beautiful song to play at a memorial service or funeral, consider playing “You Can Close Your Eyes” by James Taylor. Taylor is a five-time Grammy Award winner, and was inducted into the Rock and … Continue reading
Our Beautiful Funeral Music: “Fire & Rain,” by James Taylor
A beautiful song on loss and darkness, as lovely as it is sad
Singer/songwriter James Taylor achieved his breakthrough with this at once lovely and apocalyptic tune about love deferred and challenges ahead. Taylor reflects on loneliness and loss of faith, “Sunny days that I thought would never end,” and “Lonely times when … Continue reading
Posted in A Rite of Passage
Tagged Beautiful Funeral Music, Fire and Rain, Grammy, James Taylor, Loss in Music, Memorial Music
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