Carolina in My Mind
James Taylor
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In my mind I'm gone to Carolina Can't you see the sunshine? Can't you just feel the moonshine? Ain't it just like a friend of mine To hit me from behind? Yes, I'm gone to Carolina in my mind Karin, she's a silver sun You best walk her way and watch it shine And watch her watch the morning come A silver tear appearing now I'm cryin', ain't I? Gone to Carolina in my mind There ain't no doubt in no ones mind That love's the finest thing around Whisper something soft and kind And hey babe, the sky's on fire I'm dying, ain't I? Gone to Carolina in my mind In my mind I'm gone to Carolina Can't you see the sunshine? Can't you just feel the moonshine? And, ain't it just like a friend of mine To hit me from behind? Yes, I'm gone to Carolina in my mind Dark and silent, late last night, I think I might have heard the highway call And geese in flight and dogs that bite The signs that might be omens say I'm goin', I'm goin' I'm gone to Carolina in my mind With a holy host of others standin' around me Still I'm on the dark side of the moon And it seems like it goes on like this forever You must forgive me, if I'm up and gone to Carolina in my mind In my mind I'm goin' to Carolina Can't you see the sunshine? Can't you just feel the moonshine? Ain't is just like a friend of mine To hit me from behind Yes, I'm gone to Carolina in my mind Gone to Carolina in my mind And I'm goin' to Carolina in my mind Goin' to Carolina in my mind Gone, I'm gone, I'm gone Say nice things about me 'cause I'm gone south now Got to carry on without me, I'm gone
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Written by: James Taylor
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13 facts about this song
Song Release"Carolina in My Mind" was released in 1968, first appearing on James Taylor's self-titled debut album.
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Song InspirationJames Taylor wrote the song while overseas recording for The Beatles' label Apple Records. Homesick, he wrote the song reflecting his longing for his home in North Carolina.
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Beatles ConnectionPaul McCartney and George Harrison of The Beatles sang backup vocals on the original recording of the song.
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Song ImportanceThis song was one of the first songs James Taylor wrote and it is considered as one of his best-known compositions.
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Grammy Hall of FameIn 2002, "Carolina in My Mind" was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame, an honor bestowed upon recordings "of lasting quality or historical significance."
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Redoing of the OriginalIn 1976, Taylor recorded a new version of the song for his greatest hits album. This version featured his longtime backup singers and had a more polished sound than the original.
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Breakthrough TrackMany regard "Carolina in My Mind" as the breakthrough track that helped establish Taylor's music career.
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Musical CompositionThe song is written in the key of D Major, and it commences with the signature open D Major Chord.
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Unique Recording ProcessThe original version of the song was recorded at three different recording studios till it reached its final version.
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Song RecognitionIn 2016, “Carolina in my Mind” was selected by National Public Radio (NPR) as “the unofficial anthem of North Carolina."
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Live PerformancesThe song has been regularly played at James Taylor's live performances and is often requested by fans.
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Covers and Versions"Carolina in My Mind" has been covered by various artists over the years, including Al Kooper, Melanie, and Larry Lurex, an early pseudonym of Freddie Mercury before his Queen days.
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Soundtrack AppearancesThe song has appeared in numerous television shows and films, including Remember the Titans, Going Home, and Dawson's Creek.
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