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James > 1 Dorothy Gray Staff Writer James Taylor's latest album, "Dad Loves His Work" proves just that...This album aIvm ttv? listener the feeling that James Taylor is enjoying his occupation as revealed through his music. The album contains ten selections, and no two are quite the same. The first side is the most commercial side. Most songs on side one have a universal appeal that listeners, other than James Taylor fans, can relate to. The first cut entitled, "Hard Times" is one of the best. It has an excellent beat and a good chorus. The chorus sums up the theme of the entire song ? O r? T UU?.?. dL Boone Hall Saturday For the past six years spring and iazz have come hand-in-hand to Boone Hall Plantation, and spring 1981 is no exception. Over 200 musicians from the USC Department of Music will perform pop, light classics, rock, dixieland and contemporary jazz at the rinnt ?-? 11.11 1 nisi tiiuiiuu duuiic naii jazz Picnic Sat. Apr. 25. The music will start at l p.m. and last until 5 p.m.; a portion of the proceeds will benefit the music scholarship program at USC. Advance tickets will be $7.50 for adults, $5.50 for students, $3.50 for children 612 years available to all Pjirnlina Pnlioonm ruiHnfn Admission at the gate on April 25 will be $10 for adults, $7.50 for students, $5 for children 6-12 years, and children five years old and under will be admitted free. THE MUSIC WILL begin at noon with dixieland jazz by the "Red Cock Five." From 1-2 p.m. the 70-piece USC Concert Band will present "Concert in the Park" on the grounds behind the plantation mansion. Performing with the concert band will be the USC Conuettes. From 2-2:30 p.m. "Chanticleer" a contemporary jazz ensemble, will perform the latest in contemoorarv iazz. A performance by the vocal group, Carolina Alive, will follow from 2:30-3:30 p.m. This group has won international acclaim in performances in Rumania, Egypt and Mexico. Blues by the "Big Red Blues Band" will be heard from 3:30-4 p.m. followed by AI t _ *A. rfc t_ t ? - ~ uie ugii ju.ahk jazz Dana i d p.m. This is a 20-piece jazz show band that played at the 1980 Azalea Festival in Wilmington, N.C., and for the Carolina Jazz Cabaret in Carolina Coliseum. April 3-4 p.m. they will play at the first USC Jazz Festival. THIS WILL BE the first time that ail of the USC jazz crrmirM! havo rwrf nrmoH at T V J/V* ?*/? I11VVI U V one event, and Boone Hall Plantation is honored to be host for the occasion. Pit-cooked barbeque, prepared at Boone Hall Plantation, and other refreshments will be available at an additional charge. For past jazz events at the plantation, the barbeque has been a favorite IU1ILII. f ' Tavtor when it says, "Hard times, hard times Holdihg it together ain't always easy Angry Man, Hungry Woman Driving each other crazy nr~? ?-a A - - nv ve goi to noid on through all the hard times." One cannot help wondering if he is referring to his relationship with his wife, Carly Simon. Incidently, unlike other James Taylor albums, Carly does not appear on tnis particular album at all. The second song is the popular single that has received quite a bit of airplay, "Her Town Too." The song was co-written by J.D. Souther. TAYLOR AND Souther's \ . V - > v-v- $m0lt ?88^?Wi88E8888BBS * ' * - > >> | ':yBHHSRRSRHNRI y. ^ ' - * <<c4eefjM<c* <-?>:? V?-:- v <ggr : '". >> A#fv>?.v -> A'v..-vw /? %v .->.4*r The Bettmann Archive ?1980 Beer Brewed by Miller Brewn 'loves hi voices blend beautifully and their harmony is as close to perfection as can be. Ironically, it is the only song on the album that Souther sings on. The haunting lyrics of the song work well with the somber melody. The words create a clear picture of the gossip in a small town, "Lord knows that this is just a small town city, And everyone can see you fall." Side two opens with the strong, powerful "Stand and Fight." It's a hard hitting song and James Taylor sounds angry when he sings, "Don't you worry about me little darling, No, I ain't breaking I'm shaking and aching Because I can't stand waiting, A < I V .; : ' "N ' < V;l' ip|ljjMPt$ ? / lifV1. : ' >< /- nr 1 i< if . S ir. ' * jp m W- mi *.?*** r. -j - yS jH& v--. SHJy *it to?$$w6 v;: s^:,^*,?wl^'SPIBHHBHBHBB igCo Milwaukee Wis v!v!*!w s work IP There comes a time to H "Cud stand and fight." H with Side two closes with "That H Gam Lonesome Road," a gospel pf] number. This song is very |g| distinct from any other J.T. Sgl songs. It opens with a choir f t! I of seven voices and closes with Taylor singing and accompanying himself on the piano. fmmmmmm "Dad Loves His Work" is I Outdoc Taylor's best effort since his "J.T." album. His lyrics are meaningful, and his music is g better than it has been in the ^ past. It's more versatile, not as mellow and monotonous as in previous efforts. 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