Legendary singer/songwriter James Taylor had them dancing at sea aboard RMS Queen Mary 2’s June 19 eastbound Transatlantic Voyage where he performed two Cunard Command Performances to standing-room-only audiences in the ship’s 1150-seat Royal Court Theatre.
During the voyage he also participated in a Q&A and autograph session
Mr. Taylor and his band arrived yesterday in Southampton, England, having sailed the six-day voyage from New York en route to begin a 10-week, 22-concert tour visiting nine European countries.
Before the evening concerts, passengers got an intimate glimpse inside the life of the American music icon during a live Q&A interview with Entertainment Director Ray Rouse. Mr. Taylor graciously greeted, signed autographs for and took photographs with hundreds of adoring fans, some wearing special t-shirts in honour of this beloved entertainer.
On the day of his last performance, James Taylor also posed for photographs and signed autographs for more than two hours with hundreds of RMS Queen Mary 2 crew members.
The Transatlantic Voyage fulfilled a lifelong dream of Mr. Taylor’s, who has said his favourite place to be is in the middle of the North Atlantic.
“It is such a civilized way to go, and Queen Mary 2 is the last word in first class travel,” said Mr. Taylor.
Joining Mr. Taylor on this special voyage were his wife Kim, twin sons Rufus and Henry, and his mother Trudy Taylor.
James Taylor now becomes part of Cunard’s illustrious history of welcoming entertainers, including Elizabeth Taylor, Rita Hayworth, Rod Stewart, Carly Simon, Shirley Bassey, Harry Connick, Jr. and Lenny Kravitz.
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