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James Taylor: J. T. (CBS)

Fred Dellar, New Musical Express, 6 August 1977

BACK IN 71, it seemed that the Sweet Baby was every body's favourite. He'd already had a massive hit with 'Fire And Rain', while a previous contract with Apple proved that even the Beatles had recognised his potential. 'You've Got A Friend', he sang. And Taylor obviously had plenty. Not only friends — he also had relatives. Which meant that the record companies — who believe strongly on genetics — signed 'em all.

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