Douglas from Portland, OrI thought the song was about his nurse when Taylor was being treated at McLean Hospital for his depression.I get the sense that 'She' is his guitar and how he feels when he plays. Graham from Edmonton, AbDid anyone ever consider that maybe you're just a little too on the nose.I prefer the Tom Rush version over the songwriter's version though I absolutely love J.T. I first heard and loved it on my Tom Rush album in the late 60s. It brought back wonderful memories as one of my favorite songs. Monica from York, MeI heard this song, played by a local musician, at a party today.Stukka63 from St.augustineShe = heroin.That album did much better, and launched Taylor to stardom. and released his second album, Sweet Baby James, in 1970.

Taylor's self-titled debut album didn't sell nearly as well as expected, and he was booted from the label soon after - not because of disappointing sales but because the label fell into turmoil and began purging acts in 1969. They decided to sign Taylor to Apple and have Asher produce his first album.Īsher recorded Taylor at Trident Studios in London, where The Beatles were working on The White Album (Taylor worked there when The Beatles weren't using it). Asher arranged for Taylor to audition for McCartney and George Harrison, where he played this song. Taylor signed with The Beatles' label, Apple Records, after his demo tape got the attention of Peter Asher, a longtime associate of the band (and brother of Paul McCartney's girlfriend, Jane Asher) who had recently taken a job at the label. This is the song that inspired George Harrison to write the Beatles' 1969 hit ' Something,' which used 'Something in the way she moves' as the first line.

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