Original Flying Machine 1967 (1996)

About this title: Original Flying Machine 1967 is comprised of recordings James Taylor with his band the Flying Machine made a year before he signed to Apple Records. At this stage, Taylor was still trying to find his voice, yet that is the very reason why these recordings are of interest to fans. Most of the material on Original Flying Machine 1967 re-appeared on Taylor's eponymous debut album for Apple, while these originals stayed in the can. These arrangements are a bit more full-bodied, featuring the support of a full band, led by guitarist Danny Kortchmar. Though these are a bit more fleshed out, they ... read more

Tracks:

1. Night Owl [New Version] [Taylor]
2. Knocking 'Round the Zoo [New Version] [Taylor]
3. Rainy Day Man [Taylor/Wiesner]
4. Brighten Your Night With My Day (Intro) [Taylor]
5. Brighten Your Night With My Day [Taylor]
6. Kootch's Song [Kortchmar]
7. Something's Wrong [Instrumental Version] [Taylor]
8. Night Owl [Original Version] [Taylor]
9. Knocking 'Round the Zoo [Original Version Intro] [Taylor]
10. Knocking 'Round the Zoo [Original Version] [Taylor]

Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is further described below.