Released March 1981 | Length 38:46 Release date March 1981 Label Columbia Records | |
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Recorded September 5, 1980 – January 18, 1981 Similar James Taylor albums, Rock music albums | ||
Dad Loves His Work is the tenth studio album by James Taylor. Released in March 1981, it is best remembered for the duet with J. D. Souther "Her Town Too", which reached #11 on the Billboard Hot 100 and the Top 5 of Billboard's Adult Contemporary chart. "I Will Follow", "London Town", and the haunting "That Lonesome Road" are additional album tracks. This album was certified Platinum in the United States.
Contents
- James taylor summer s here dad loves his work march 1981
- Track listing
- Personnel
- Production
- Songs
- References
The album's title was, in part, drawn from the reasons for Taylor's divorce from Carly Simon. She gave him an ultimatum: cut back on his music and touring, and spend more time with her and their children, or the marriage was through. The album's title was his answer, and the divorce took place soon after.
James taylor summer s here dad loves his work march 1981
Track listing
All songs by James Taylor unless otherwise noted.
Side One
- "Hard Times" – 3:13
- "Her Town Too" (Duet with J.D. Souther) (Taylor, J. D. Souther, Waddy Wachtel) – 4:34
- "Hour That the Morning Comes" – 2:56
- "I Will Follow" – 4:19
- "Believe It or Not" – 3:53
Side Two
- "Stand and Fight" (Taylor, Jacob Brackman) – 3:10
- "Only for Me" – 4:55
- "Summer's Here" – 2:43
- "Sugar Trade" (Taylor, Jimmy Buffett, Timothy Mayer) – 2:48
- "London Town" – 3:56
- "That Lonesome Road" (Taylor, Don Grolnick) – 2:22
Personnel
Production
Peter Asher - Producer
Val Garay - Recording Engineer
Niko Bolas - Assistant Engineer
Edd Kolakowski - Piano and keyboard technician
Doug Sax and Mike Reese - Mastering Engineers
Aaron Rapoport - Photography
Kosh - Design and art direction
Songs
1Hard Times3:13
2Her Town Too4:28
3Hour That the Morning Comes2:57