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Their music is the soundtrack of so many lives. James Taylor, Carly Simon, and Carole King had so many hit songs that it’s hard to keep track of them all. James Taylor is a six-time Grammy winner, Rock & Roll Hall-of-Famer Carly Simon had 13 Top 40 hits, and Carole King wrote or co-wrote 118 Billboard Hot 100 hits. Their personal and professional lives intertwine with songs like “Mockingbird", “You’re So Vain", “Anticipation", and “You’ve Got a Friend", and their music and lives are celebrated by three performers with their own impressive resumes.

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The Three American Troubadours: Celebrating James Taylor, Carly Simon, and Carole King

Lyric Theatre

Classic Troubadours: an extraordinary musical journey that celebrates the timeless songs of James Taylor, Joni Mitchell, Jackson Browne, and Carole King. Performed by a talented 5-piece band led by award-winning singer songwriter Jacob Moon, this tribute goes beyond imitation to honor the artistry of these legendary singer-songwriters. Featuring heartfelt renditions of beloved classics like "You’ve Got a Friend," "Big Yellow Taxi," "Running on Empty," and "Fire and Rain," the show brings the nostalgia and magic of the ‘70s to life. With warm, authentic performances and rich storytelling, Classic Troubadours is more than a concert—it’s a heartfelt tribute to the music that defined a generation. Perfect for fans of these iconic artists, this evening promises to be a celebration of connection, memory, and joy.

Classic Troubadours: The Songs of James, Joni, Jackson & More!

FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre

Hits from the Great American Songbook.
Relive the timeless hits from America’s best songwriters, including Neil Diamond, Simon & Garfunkel, Carole King, Henry Mancini, Burt Bacharach, & more. Plus, to close out the night, a special salute to our armed forces & first responders.

Decades of Delight

Severance Hall

The Tony and Grammy Award-winning musical tells the true story of Carole King’s remarkable journey from teenage songwriter to Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. Featuring over 24 classics including You’ve Got a Friend, One Fine Day, Up on the Roof, You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling, Will You Love Me Tomorrow and Natural Woman, this crowd-pleasing phenomenon is filled with songs you remember and a story you’ll never forget.

Beautiful the Carole King Musical

Royal Palm Square

The lives and careers of three iconic American singer/songwriters, James Taylor, Carly Simon and Carole King, have always overlapped ant intertwined – and their music continues to inspire generation after generation. Taylor Simon King (TSK) celebrates these musical icons with unique arrangements, fan favorites, deep cuts and engaging storytelling with multimedia projections. Audiences will marvel at the versatility of Taylor Simon King’s sensational band and fall in love with its three powerhouse vocalists’ renditions of these classic hits.

A Celebration of Taylor, Simon, King

Count Basie Center for the Arts

Everyone’s favorite down-to-earth explainer of all types of music returns to Stanford Live. In the first part of each performance, Kapilow illustrates key points of the music and its creators. Then, the full piece is performed. To top off the experience, Kapilow and the musicians take part in a lively and in-depth audience Q&A. Featuring two singers backed by a band, this program is an exploration of the works of iconic singer-songwriters Carole King and Joni Mitchell.

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Events

Past events

Jan 20, 2026

The Three American Troubadours: Celebrating James Taylor, Carly Simon, and Carole King · The Lyric Theatre

Nov 28, 2025

Classic Troubadours: The Songs of James, Joni, Jackson & More! · FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre

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