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That's Why I'm Here 1985

folk, pop rock 39 min 12 tracks Columbia

That's Why I'm Here is the eleventh studio album by singer-songwriter James Taylor released in 1985, four years after his previous effort, Dad Loves His Work. The album contains a version of Buddy Holly's "Everyday", as well as the participation of several singers, including Don Henley, Joni Mitchell, Graham Nash and Deniece Williams. "My Romance" was not on the LP or cassette version. "Only One" peaked at number 6 on the US Adult Contemporary chart and at number 3 in Canada.

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Character

Spare, classical in form, character-led and earnest.

sparerichly built
classical in formformally daring
character-led

Tracks

1That’s Why I’m Here3:37
2Song for You Far Away2:56
3Only a Dream in Rio4:59
4Turn Away3:22
5Going Around One More Time3:23
6My Romance2:46
7Everyday3:14
8Limousine Driver3:49
9Only One4:18
10Mona2:49
11The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance3:45
12That’s Why I’m Here (reprise)0:26

12 tracks, 39 minutes.

About the album

Artist: James Taylor
Label: Columbia
Type: Album
Format: Digital Media
Country: XW

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