VIDEO: James Taylor Gives Advice to Young Musicians on THE LATE SHOW WITH STEPHEN COLBERT

Though he didn't take his own advice as a young songwriter, legendary musician James Taylor advises those just starting out to pick an existing song they like and, without stealing it, use it as a template upon which to craft a new original tune. Listen to Taylor share stories from the beginning of his career on his new Audible audiobook memoir titled "Break Shot."

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