Something in the Way She Moves

Something in the Way She Moves” is a song written by James Taylor, and it appeared on his 1968 debut album for Apple Records, titled James Taylor. The song is a romantic ballad, and Taylor performs it accompanied only by an acoustic guitar. Rolling Stone critic Jon Landau described it as being about “transcendence of a sort.” The spare presentation and Taylor’s restrained delivery add to the song’s power, allowing the melody, lyrics, guitar, and voice to speak for themselves..Interestingly, the opening line of “Something in the Way She Moves” inspired none other than George Harrison, who went on to write the iconic Beatles song “Something.” Harrison liked Taylor’s song so much that he used the beginning of it as the first line for his own composition. “Something” became a No. 1 hit for the Beatles and remains one of their most beloved tracks.
As for the inspiration behind “Something in the Way She Moves,” Taylor himself revealed that it’s about “an early girlfriend and the calm you feel in the presence of someone who knows you really well.” While the identity of this girlfriend remains undisclosed, it’s clear that the song captures the universal feeling of finding solace in the presence of a special person..So, both Taylor’s original song and Harrison’s adaptation continue to resonate with listeners, evoking emotions and memories associated with love and connection. Tell me more about James Taylor’s career.