James Taylor On Why He Didn’t Perform At DNC Despite Rehearsing On Chicago Stage: “Sorry To Disappoint”
deadline.comJames Taylor is breaking his silence on why he didn’t perform at the Democratic National Convention despite being spotted rehearsing.
The “You’ve Got a Friend” singer was expected to perform at Chicago’s United Center and was seen rehearsing his musical number, but he ended up getting bumped. “It was exciting to see and hear so many of the speakers at the opening night of the Democratic convention here in Chicago.
And we had a great rehearsal with @RickeyMinor and terrific singers, @KenyaHathaway and Mathew Johnson before the event,” Taylor wrote in a statement shared on Instagram. RELATED: “So Honored To Be Your Nominees,” Kamala Harris Tells Chicago-Based DNC From Milwaukee After Ceremonial Roll Call He continued, “Lots of friends got in touch, wishing us well: Kim, Owen Young and me.
But it became clear, as the evening unfolded, that there wouldn’t be time for our ‘You’ve Got a Friend’ with cello and voices.
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