Dad Loves His Work
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| Studio album by James Taylor | ||||
| Released | March 1981 | |||
| Recorded | September 5, 1980 – January 18, 1981 | |||
| Genre | Soft rock | |||
| Length | 38:46 | |||
| Label | Columbia/Legacy | |||
| Producer | Peter Asher | |||
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   |
| MusicHound | 2.5/5 |
| Rolling Stone | (not rated) |
| The Rolling Stone Album Guide | |
Dad Loves His Work is the tenth studio album by James Taylor. Released in March 1981, it is best remembered for the duet with J. D. Souther "Her Town Too", which reached #11 on the Billboard Hot 100 and the Top 5 of Billboard's Adult Contemporary chart. "I Will Follow", "London Town", and the haunting "That Lonesome Road" are additional album tracks. This album was certified Platinum in the United States.
The album's title was, in part, drawn from the reasons for Taylor's divorce from Carly Simon. She gave him an ultimatum: cut back on his music and touring, and spend more time with her and their children, or the marriage was through. The album's title was his answer, and the divorce took place soon after.
All songs by James Taylor unless otherwise noted.
Side One
Side Two
Peter Asher - Producer
Val Garay - Recording Engineer
Niko Bolas - Assistant Engineer
Edd Kolakowski - Piano and keyboard technician
Doug Sax and Mike Reese - Mastering Engineers
Aaron Rapoport - Photography
Kosh - Design and art direction
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