James Taylor first came to light as one of Apple Records first signings in '68. His earlier recordings showed an inner struggle no doubt attributed to his battles with the "White Horse." Troubles aside, he was embraced in the '70s as the quintessential barefooted male folk singer. His music, however, often rang of bitterness and his pop sensibilities were often overlooked. Definitely influential, his self-analytical observations on life will determine whether the guitar you pick up is an acoustic or electric.
