👋 Welcome.
What brings you here today?

🎸 I want to know the story of the song 'Long Ago and Far Away'

📚 I want to know the meaning of the song 'Long Ago and Far Away'

🎧 I want to listen to the song 'Long Ago and Far Away'

Add this song to my favorites Remove from my Favorites

👋 Welcome.
What brings you here today?

🎸 I want to know the story of the song 'Long Ago and Far Away'

📚 I want to know the meaning of the song 'Long Ago and Far Away'

🎧 I want to listen to the song 'Long Ago and Far Away'

👋 Welcome on our website dedicated to the stories of iconic songs. In the section below you’ll find the explanations related to the song Long Ago and Far Away. You can also find other tracks via the search bar. Enjoy your reading!

Discover the story of the song > Long Ago and Far Away – James Taylor

Who sang Long Ago and Far Away?

James Taylor released the song Long Ago and Far Away. Date of release: 1971.

Release date: 1971

Duration: 02:21

The story of the song ' Long Ago and Far Away '

Share with your friends

The meaning of the song 'Long Ago and Far Away ', based on the lyrics

What is Long Ago and Far Away about?

🎶 Long Ago and Far Away song analysis

The song is about a man who remembers the past and how everything was different back then. He feels that his dreams and desires were not meant to be fulfilled and wonders why things are so sad. He thinks that love is just a word he has heard and that it does not stand the test of time. He dreams of a happier time and wishes for the love he has always desired.

Add this song to my favorites Remove from my Favorites

Share with your friends

📖 Read the full lyrics of Long Ago and Far Away

This explanation is based on the lyrics of ‘Long Ago and Far Away’. The meaning is of course subject to interpretation.

👉 Listen to ' Long Ago and Far Away ' on Spotify

Don't Miss The Mix

Receive our exclusive music mix, every Monday.

A selection of the very best tracks from around the globe, played for you by our resident DJs. There’s no better way to start the week!

📻 Listen to Long Ago and Far Away on Amazon Music

Create your AI Jingles

James Taylor - Short Biography

James Vernon Taylor is a famous American singer-songwriter and guitarist who has enjoyed a successful career and won the hearts of many fans. He has won six Grammy Awards, was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2000 and has become one of the best-selling artists of all time. With over 100 million records sold worldwide, Taylor's popularity and ability to create emotionally charged music has made him a household name in the music industry.

Image credit: Kingkongphoto – Wikimedia

Join The Mix

"Long Ago and Far Away" is a popular song written by James Taylor and released in 1971 on his album "Mud Slide Slim and the Blue Horizon". After the success of "You've Got a Friend", this song reached the top 40 in the United States and the top 20 in Canada. Over the years, the song has been covered by New York Voices and Johnny Mathis.

Receive our exclusive music mix, every Monday.

A selection of the very best tracks from around the globe, played for you by our resident DJs. There’s no better way to start the week!