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“I played the cello from when I was ten, and then I bought a guitar from the father of some friends of mine and played that for a while. And then when I was fourteen or so, I bought a guitar - a real nice one - in Durham, North Carolina, that I worked with up until I was about twenty-five.”

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James Taylor is an American renowned singer-songwriter, born on March 12, 1948. His musical career began in the 1960s, and he became famous for his emotional voice and unique songwriting style. Taylor's music spans genres from folk to rock and pop, and his songs like 'Fire and Rain' and 'You've Got a Friend' have gained widespread popularity. more

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