Something in the Way She Moves

James Taylor

About Something in the Way She Moves

"Something in the Way She Moves" is a song written by James Taylor that appeared on his 1968 debut album for Apple Records, James Taylor. It has also been covered by other artists, including Tom Rush and Harry Belafonte. The opening line inspired George Harrison to write the #1 Beatles' song "Something". According to James Taylor's stage banter at The Star in Frisco July 31, 2017, this was the song he played for Paul McCartney and George Harrison as an audition before signing with Apple Records.  


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1993
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There's something in the way she moves
Or looks my way, or calls my name
That seems to leave this troubled world behind
If I'm feeling down and blue
Or troubled by some foolish game
She always seems to make me change my mind

And I feel fine anytime she's around me now
She's around me now
Almost all the time
And if I'm well you can tell she's been with me now
She's been with me now quite a long, long time
And I feel fine

Every now and then the things I lean on lose their meaning
And I find myself careening
In places where I should not let me go
She has the power to go where no one else can find me
Yes and silently remind me
The happiness and the good times that I know, but as I had got to know them

It isn't what she's got to say
But how she thinks and where she's been
To me, the words are nice, the way they sound
I like to hear them best that way
It doesn't much matter what they mean
What she says them mostly just to calm me down

And I feel fine anytime she's around me now
She's around me now
Almost all the time
If I'm well you can tell she's been with me now
She's been with me now quite a long, long time
Yes and I feel fine

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James Taylor

James Vernon Taylor (born March 12, 1948) is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist. A five-time Grammy Award winner, Taylor was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2000. more »

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Written by: JAMES TAYLOR, JAMES V TAYLOR

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10 facts about this song

Origin of the Song
The song "Something in the Way She Moves" was originally written and performed by James Taylor.
Release Dates
James Taylor released his version of "Something in the Way She Moves" in 1968 on his self-titled debut album. - Tom Rush’s rendition of this song was later released in 1968 on his album "The Circle Game."
Homage
George Harrison of The Beatles used the same title (though it is an entirely different song) as an homage to Taylor's song when he wrote "Something" for the Beatles' 1969 album "Abbey Road."
Recognition and Rankings
The song is considered to be one of James Taylor’s signature songs and is still played in concerts regularly to this day. - In 2000, the song was ranked 460 on Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Songs of All-Time list.
Song Writing
The song is said to be written by Taylor when he was facing a troubled phase in his life, and it reflects his hopes and fears at that time.
Significance for Tom Rush
Tom Rush was already known for his folk and blues singing, and the successful inclusion of Taylor's "Something in the Way She Moves" on "The Circle Game" album elevated his musical reputation.
Music Video
A music video was made for Taylor's version of the song featuring him performing the song with his guitar.
Live Performances
When James Taylor performs this song live, he often introduces it by telling the audience how it inspired George Harrison's song.
Song Structure
The song is a mid-tempo ballad that is toned in the key of C and is set in a 4/4 time signature. The song features James Taylor's folk-influenced guitar playing and soft, melodic vocals.
Legacy
Although not as commercially successful as some of Taylor's other songs, "Something in the Way She Moves" has been covered by various artists and continues to be a beloved song in Taylor's discography.

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