James Taylor - Suite for 20 G Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Why is the song called 'Suite for 20 G'?

   The title 'Suite for 20 G' refers to the $20,000 James Taylor was promised by Warner Bros. Records upon completing the album. Under a tight deadline, Taylor combined several unfinished pieces to create this song, thus earning the $20,000, or 20 'G'.

2. What is unique about the composition of 'Suite for 20 G'?

   The song is an amalgamation of three different unfinished songs, resulting in varied tempos and keys. Despite these differences, the suite manages to cohere into a single track, showcasing an innovative blend of styles and instruments like electric guitar and horns.

3. Who produced the song 'Suite for 20 G'?

   Peter Asher produced 'Suite for 20 G'. He's known for his minimalist production style on the rest of the album, but for this song, he included more elaborate instrumentation, such as electric guitar by Danny Kortchmar and a horn section.

4. When was the album 'Sweet Baby James', which includes 'Suite for 20 G', released?

   The album 'Sweet Baby James' was released on February 1, 1970, by Warner Bros. Records. It features two of James Taylor's early successful singles, 'Fire and Rain' and 'Country Road', and reached number three on the Billboard Top LPs & Tapes chart.

5. Did 'Suite for 20 G' achieve any chart success?

   'Suite for 20 G' was included as the B-side to the single 'Sweet Baby James', but it did not chart. However, other singles from the album like 'Fire and Rain' achieved significant success, peaking at number three on the Billboard Hot 100.