James Taylor - Homage To Chapel Hill, NC (2022)
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- "(Chapel Hill is) one of my favorite places on the planet!” - James Taylor
Chapel Hill, NC (March 14, 2022) - A new Visitors Center in the heart of Chapel Hill opens this week, featuring tourist information and recorded greetings from famous North Carolinians (both native and adopted) such as singer/songwriter James Taylor and Governor Roy Cooper.
The Chapel Hill/Orange County Welcome Center is located at 308 West Franklin Street, just blocks from its previous location in the Bentley Building. Hours of operation are 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with Saturday hours beginning July 1.
Central to the new space is a 10 ft. tall LED screen showcasing a recorded welcome message by James Taylor, who grew up in Chapel Hill and calls it one of his “favorite places on the planet”. In a nine minute video which includes a performance of the song, Taylor tells the story of events leading him to write “Carolina In My Mind,” penned while he was in London reminiscing about his beloved childhood home.
Taylor also provided the Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau, which operates the Welcome Center, with an autographed album cover perfect for visitor selfies.
Singer-songwriter James Taylor was born in Boston, Massachusetts in 1948 to Gertrude and Isaac Taylor. Taylor’s family moved to Chapel Hill when he was three years old. His father served as the Dean of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill medical school from 1964 to 1971.Taylor grew up playing music with his four siblings, Alex, Kate, Livingston, and Hugh.
In addition to Taylor’s video, the Welcome Center also features recorded greetings from:
· North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper, a graduate of University North Carolina Chapel Hill
· Author Sarah Dessen, novelist, resident and UNC alum. Two of her books were adapted into the 2003 film “How to Deal” with actress @MandyMooreMM.
· Comedian and resident @OfficialLewisBlack
· UNC Tar Heels Football Coach Mack Brown
· Former UNC Tar Heels football player Phil Ford
· Former UNC Tar Heels football player and resident Marcus Ginyard
· Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger
· Carrboro Mayor Damon Seils
· Hillsborough Mayor Jenn Weaver
· Orange County Commissioner Chair Renee Price
Along with a continuing loop of photos and videos showing off the sights of Orange County, free materials are provided to help visitors better plan their time in the area.
In 2019 (pre-pandemic), nearly half a million visitors attended area attractions and tours.
About the Welcome Center
The 4,000 square foot Welcome Center is in the heart of Chapel Hill at 308 W. Franklin Street, across the street from The Graduate Hotel. Limited onsite parking is available for guests. A nearby parking lot operated by the Town of Chapel Hill is located behind Chipotle Restaurant.
The Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau is a division of Orange County and is funded through the 3% occupancy tax charged for hotel stays in Orange County. The annual budget is $1.8 million.
For more information, visit www.visitchapelhill.org, or contact the Chapel Hill/Orange County Visitors Bureau at 919-245-4320 and Info@visitchapelhill.org
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No one brings the generations together more than JAMES TAYLOR. His songs are timeless and are loved by all walks of life. James is that rare good thing that came from the 70's.
James Taylor is one of mt favorite people on the planet. Consummate artist, magnificent soul.
James, I am not from Chapel Hill, but I’m from North Carolina, born and bred about 60 miles from Chapel Hill, on a tobacco/cotton farm. I am proud of our state and proud of a bunch of my folks that went to college in your hometown. It is a special town! Can anything beat that Carolina blue sky. Love your work. Always been proud that you are from NC!
My Grandmother was a librarian at Chapel Hill and lived on E. Franklin Street. Now it has gone full circle and my kids are there. It is a very special place for so many folks. For me as kid in New Orleans your song was a cue for me to head to Montreat. Now i live near there.
Graduated from UNC in 2018. My mom loves you! You’re wonderful!
"1/2 a mile down from Morgan Creek. I'm only livin' for the end of the week." Classic. Thanks James. One of my favs of yours.
My husband & I have the blesssing of living a beautiful walk to cross Morgan Creek and Merritt’s Pasture. Cross your honored bridge daily! Your art and heart are woven forever in this special place. 💙🐏💙🐏
Thanks for paying homage to MY home state!!! North Carolina has always been my little slice of heaven as well. I’m from A little town called Shelby; also well known as being the hometown of the late and great Earl Scruggs and Don Gibson. Love my home town; and I am proud to have shared this beautiful state with the great James Taylor!! Love you man!!!!
I didn't grow up in Chapel Hill but by the sounds of it I had a very similar childhood--idyllic--wish kids today could have the same.
In My Mind I'm Going to Carolina ❤
Thank you James for sharing your favorite places on the planet. it is beautiful there and I am sure they love you my dear Jzmes. I listened to your music called my Romance. and yes that Is you. I like your style, your beautiful charavter, and the kind of person you really are. you truly take my breathe away from me every day. Don't ever let anyone make you fade away James. The world needs you. I don't want to frightening you off. I am not your doorway to hell...i want to do what's best for you. I love you James Taylor and am eternally devoted. ❤ Carolyn from Hesrtland.
This man's music has healing powers, just an extraordinary artist and singer-songwriter.
"For me, Chapel Hill is home." - James Taylor
Lovely! I can feel it! And I know the feeling well! Nothing like Carolina...probably a big reason why I love JT so much! One of my favorite people on the planet from one of my favorite places on the planet!
We here in North Carolina love you, James! Looking forward to you coming home on your tour this summer.
The areas around Chapel Hill are lovely. Watching and listening from the mountains of Western North Carolina.
I'm from Chapel Hill (and still live there) and it is lovely. My brother went to WCU and we fell in love with that part of NC. My brother moved back a few years after college becaise he loved it so much. NC has some beautiful landscapes!
Living in the Morgan Creek neighborhood now and have woken to the water rushing down the creek behind our house for the past two mornings. Often think of you as we stare up the creek while standing on Elephant Rock🌅. The laughter of kids still rings out in the woods as they run and play down on Copperline.
I’ve moved back to Chapel Hill four times in my life (from CA, MA, and twice from Mexico) and finally have reached the conclusion there’s no other place I’d rather be. Hope we see you on the streets one day soon, Mr. Taylor!
James is a national treasure. 💚
Thank you for letting us see this beautiful place through your eyes 💜🕊💜
Love my Carolina homeboy James Taylor. ❤️☺️
I grew up in Durham about the same time; went to UNC and worked at Obie Davis Esso while in school there. I met your dad who traded with Obie. I think you were in High School then. Have always loved your music, Chapel Hill, and piedmont NC. Thanks for the video and wonderful memories.
Wow, that was pure poetry! Americana at its' best-the inimitable James Taylor! An American treasure!
WE DID IT!!! One more to go! GO HEELS!
Heard James Taylor on the UNC campus in the 70's when I was a student and loved his music, still do today!
So did I. Great concert. The 'town' has lost its small town flavor with generic development. Sad.
Love you‼️‼️❤️I’m a jersey gal transplant to NC long ago raised my kids here
Not chapel hill but now I’m in the country. It’s awesome my girls now young adults have become amazing young women who still have their jersey family roots but have made Nc home surrounded by some beautiful people
It’s on the map for me now. Love this one of many classics songs you wrote and performed. JT music is a thread in the fabric of my life. 👍 🥳🤟
James I want you to know that my Grandmother I know sent you and Stephen to my life somehow as you both were God given gift when I needed something for sustainment. I needed similarity and I got just a tsdbofbitcwith your music. I know from the music you choose we are most similar...andbyou would have lived my Grandmavto bits. She was my protector...thank you. Thank you thank you....for your mot comforting words and support.
James Taylor, my favorite singer of all time. Thankyou for sharing your home with us. It looks like heaven. May God continue to bless you and your family.
mr. taylor i m one of your fan for 45 years now, your music has followed all the events in my life, and hope one day to visit your home town which i find beautifull and perhaps meet you for a beer !! always happy you re still here with us...God bless you and your family..thanks for your great songs !! hello from paris..france
Every article about James I’ve read , always mentions Chapel Hill as his home town. James has once again in his articulate and poetic way has brought it all to life!! Thank You 🙏🏼 James !! ❤️😊
I live in Raleigh 💕 I celebrated my 40th birthday weekend in Chapel Hill. It is a special place indeed! Thank you for sharing these home videos and you heart with us. 🥰
❤️Wonderful, James❤️.
Thanks! It’s beautiful.
Bought my 1st album Sweet BabyJames with my allowance at 15 & never looked back: the man is gentle genius in every way- love him forever ❤️👏😎🤗!
Mad Love 4 Sweet Baby James ♥️
Thank you! You’ve got a lot of friends in Chapel Hill.
You make me cry! I saw you at Jubilee 1970 but already had your albums. "Carolina in My Mind" is one of my favorites by you.
It looks and feel such a very special place to visit. Thanks for sharing such great memories of your special place.
An interesting town for sure. Spent several years in the area, a great place to be for college sports, live music and the best BBQ this side of the Mississippi.
I like his song "Fire and Rain" and sing it from my heart everyday .
🥀Amazing place I've been there and went to go see "Unto These Hills " every year until my husband died. My Cherokee Indian on both side's of my family & I love to be there anytime I'd love to move to the Carolina some day. God Bless you James Taylor for posting this video I love you and Stay Gold 🥀☝️🥀
Well said Mr. Taylor. Chapel Hill is one of those rare places where you can be on the main drag, Franklin Street, walk across the street and you're on the UNC campus. If you're visiting Chapel Hill be sure to stop in at Suttons Drug Store and visit the soda fountain!
Beautifull place Dear James!!
JT saw you play over the years in virgina and Raleigh thanks for all you do
James, Here in Brazil me and my dear friend Celina are huge fan of your work and simplicity and your lovely songs.
I pray you are doing well James. Life is short, so many memories, as life goes by so quickly, we find ourselves older, and find out, the most important things in life. Forgiveness, love ,compassion, and the most important of all internal life. Life forever. The lord loves you, your brother in Christ Gene, God bless..with love,❤
I grew up listening to James Taylor with my mom, and now I live in Chapel Hill, NC… wow, what a coincidence!
I grew up in NC down in Fayetteville and it’s holds a very special place in my heart.
Trying to get my fingers under You've Got a Friend. I know it's obvious to most - but melody within the chord really was special and still is (besides the general creativity of lyrics and tune). Well done.
I’m from chapel hill but it’s nothing like it was in the 80s. I recognize very little when I go home. Makes me very sad.
James Taylor was on my "list" before I even knew what having such a list was. It turns out, more than 40 years later, he's still on my list. A lovely, talented, kind and intelligent man.
Thank you sir for sharing your story of your wonderful home town.. I'm a fan of yours, love all of your songs especially Everyday, Carolina in My Mind, You've got a friend and other songs of yours 🥰❤️...God bless you always and more albums to come❤️❤️❤️
Grew up in Raleigh....awesome place to grow up in the 60's
Grande James Taylor , compõe e canta com a alma musicas maravilhosas e romanticas, sempre falando do AMOR. Parabéns AMIGO por está entre nós.
Lovely! I’m glad you have good memories of your childhood there. I have similar memories of the feel and smells of my hometown in Souther CA, same era. I think the Era Before So Much! was a great time to be a kid out and about learning our own way through our world. Not always safe, but experiencing life more than most kids these days…more innocent but that’s not a bad thing. 😂
thank you! I love North Carolina! I lived there for 20 years 🙂 Great video.
You’re lookin really good, by the way…
My husband Neal went to school with one of your brothers. He grew up there and went to Chapel Hill High and UNC!
The smell of Honeysuckle on a warm summer night.....lovely~
Thank you!
I live about an hour east of Chapel Hill. Back in the mid 80s, I got married and we headed to the West Coast in a Ford Escort with all of our belongings and Madison, our dog. We had just gotten married a few days earlier and as I waved goodbye to my family and we began our five day trip to California, your song, “Carolina in My Mind” came on the radio. I started bawling. Turned out to be an omen of sorts. We had a disagreement three years later. He felt like he should be able to have a girlfriend, and I disagreed. Returned to my home and a few months later, I met my husband of almost thirty years now. Carolina never left my mind and I was often asked about our state while living in California. I worked for a famous person near LA and they would listen as I told stories about the land of the Longleaf Pine, the Old North State.
It's great when a place gives you such feeling. Thank you.
Truth! 👍
It looks beautiful.
I am sure that the beauty of Chaper Hill can be seen in your wonderful songs!!!
Beautifully said!
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Does me No Damn GOOD !
Still a big fan James Taylor !! Loved all your music & your great voice & lyrics 🎸
From Florida. 2022
I really admire this man ...we share a lot of the same views, from our love of this community, love of this state, love of a lot of the same causes he addresses and love of Politics and this Country of ours ......Hats off to you, James Taylor and keep flying High with Carolina in our Minds.
Thank you James, I intend to check out Chapel Hill, when I come to NC..you are so very blessed to have grown up in such a beautiful town & place such as this..great share. ❤❤❤
It is a wonderful town. Make sure you walk Franklin Street and the campus of UNC. Great way to spend the afternoon (my family amd I love to do this on a Sunday afternoon). It's beautiful and maybe catch a show at the Morehead Planetarium.
Thanks so much for that information 😊
I want to live there.
Nostalgia fills the Soul with Memories we carry until we drift into eternity.
perfect valley indeed
Very nice
A beautiful place rich in nature. You are a great songwriter. With love from Japan.
ありがとうJames♡
Lovely. Thank you, James
Thank you James for sharing your hometown!!😃
You are so generous, inspiring, brilliant and just an absolute Treasure! Looking forward to seeing you at Cryto aka Staple Center in July. Thanks again James Taylor. I hope I get to speak to You this time. Didn't happen at the Honda Center -what an Exquisite Concert it was! All Your Concerts are! You put the "S" in Special James Taylor 🇺🇦🙏🏻💙
magnific music ouço todas
Right on bro
Good memories, James. Your dad riding his bike looked like you, amazing! Worth a new song, huh? Thanks hugs!
You always have been one of my favorite guitar player and singer Mr. Taylor, and even thought I live in Valencia Venezuela, so far away from you, but since my youth (I am almost 67 now) I have been your fan and also have benn trying to learn and play your songs.
Best regards
Jose
It is absolutely a fantastic town! I remember seeing you at Jubilee many moons ago. It was a wonderful musical festival. Today it was about 70 degrees with a clear Carolina Blue sky.
Hope to visit your Town Chapel Hill North Carolina, James...
I'm your Fan! Love your music!
Thanks James!!!
Thank you for such a beautiful memory of yours . It reminds me of a dear man I lost, who was from there...God bless you and yours. I would love to go sometime....I love all you do, ALL your music is heart and soul and so well played and the best of sound productions as well. Ily
Love James and NC. I have lived here for 30 years, and l love it., but ..... Chapel Hill residents tried to ban leaf blowers ten years ago. Leaf blowers. Because of money, the bucolic town James advertises here hardly exists. Most any place can seem nice when you have money to spend. That's what remains of Chapel Hill these days, unless one is lucky to have family or friends to visit who recall a sweeter time.
Great town and university. I am aware of its excellence in the field of medical physics.
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I saw you at the Dean Dome in (I think) 1990. It was a great night.
I go through there regularly! And I feel this and your emotions
I never knew you were from my homestate of NC. I have always loved to hear you sing!
Thanks James!
Beautiful place, I searched the internet from Brazil, I was there for a few moments in my imagination... Thanks!
Hey James, just watched two lane blacktop. It's my comfort movie. Think I'll watch it again!
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Lovely presentation. Thanks!
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Lovely.
Thanks JT. Never been to Chapel Hill yet.
My Dad was a professor at the University of Georgia Athens. Where I was born and raised.
Had most of your albums and got to see you in Knoxville Tennessee 1981 with the Section. Might try to catch you again as I hear you're coming this way.