The 2013 double-disc anthology The Essential James Taylor brings together most of the influential singer/songwriter's best-loved recordings from across his 45-year career. Included are such cuts as "Fire and Rain," "You've Got a Friend," "How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You)," "Something in the Way She Moves," and other classics. Also featured are many latter-day recordings such as "Her Town Too," "Everyday," "Never Die Young," "My Traveling Star," and more. The Essential James Taylor offers a superb overview of Taylor's career from earthy folk-singer and journeyman troubadour to elder statesman of traditional pop music...... (Review by Matt Collar)

Tracklist
Disc - 1
1. Sweet Baby James 2:51
2. Fire And Rain 3:23
3. Long Ago And Far Away 2:20
4. Youve Got A Friend 4:28
5. Dont Let Me Be Lonely Tonight 2:35
6. Walking Man 3:33
7. How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You) 3:35
8. Mexico 2:58
9. Shower The People 4:31
10. Steamroller 5:19
11. Something In The Way She Moves 3:09
12. Carolina In My Mind 3:58
13. Handy Man 3:16
14. Your Smiling Face 2:44
15. Honey Dont Leave L.A. 3:03

Disc - 2
1. Millworker 3:48
2. Her Town Too (with J.D. Souther) 4:28
3. Everyday 3:14
4. Only One 4:19
5. Never Die Young 4:24
6. Copperline 4:21
7. The Water Is Wide 3:00
8. Country Road (Live) 5:39
9. Secret O Life (Live) 3:44
10. Little More Time With You 3:51
11. Another Day 2:21
12. Hard Times Come Again No More 3:40
(with Yo-Yo Ma, Edgar Meyer, Mark OConnor)
13. Caroline I See You 4:59
14. My Traveling Star 4:13
(with The Tanglewood Festival Chorus) (Live)
15. You Can Close Your Eyes (Live) 2:52