James Taylor - Secret O' Life (Blossom Music Festival, Jul 18, 1979)

James Taylor is no stranger to the Blossom Music Center in Cuyahoga Falls, OH.
As of 2023, James has performed at Blossom more than any other featured performer: 26 times in the past five decades.

In 1979, James was celebrating the release of his most recent studio album, “Flag”, with an extensive U.S. concert tour that included the Blossom Music Festival. The concert was taped for release by Warner Bros, produced by Peter Asher and Stanley Dorman. This was James’ first ever commercial video release.

James Taylor - Vocals, Guitar
Waddy Wachtel - Guitar
Don Grolnick - Keyboards
Danny Kortchmar - Guitar
David Sanborn - Saxophone
Leland Sklar - Bass
Russ Kunkel – Drums
Arnold McCuller - Background Vocals
David Lasley - Background Vocals

LYRICS
Secret O' Life by James Taylor

I wanna sing a song that I never sang
Before an audience before

The secret of life is enjoying the passage of time
Any fool can do it
There ain't nothing to it
Nobody knows how we got to the top of the hill
But since we're on our way down
We might as well enjoy the ride

The secret of love is in opening up your heart
It's okay to feel afraid
But don't let that stand in your way
'Cause anyone knows that love is the only road
And since we're only here for a while
We might as well show some style

Give us a smile
Isn't it a lovely ride?
Sliding down, gliding down
Try not to try too hard
It's a lovely ride
Isn't it a lovely ride?
Sliding down, I'll be gliding down
Try not to try too hard
It's just a lovely ride

Now the secret of life is enjoying the passage of time
Any fool can do it
Ain't nothing to it
Nobody knows how we got to the top of the hill
But since we're on our way down
We might as well enjoy the ride

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