June 26, 2009
James Taylor “Rocks the Boat” during Cunard Command Performances aboard Queen Mary 2
Legendary singer/songwriter James Taylor had them dancing at sea aboard Queen Mary 2’s June 19 eastbound Transatlantic Crossing 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.
Taylor and his band arrived today 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, guests got an intimate glimpse inside the life of the American music icon during a live Q&A interview with Entertainment Director Ray Rouse. 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 Queen Mary 2 crew members.
The Transatlantic Crossing fulfilled a lifelong dream of 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 Taylor.
Joining 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 world-famous entertainers, including Elizabeth Taylor, Rita Hayworth, Rod Stewart, Carly Simon, Shirley Bassey, Harry Connick, Jr. and Lenny Kravitz.
About Cunard Line
Cunard Line, operator of the luxury ocean liners Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria, has long been synonymous with the quest for new discoveries and the epitome of British refinement since the company's first paddle-wheeled steamer, Britannia, crossed the Atlantic in 1840. Cunard voyages bring together like-minded travelers who seek a civilized adventure and relish the Cunard hallmarks of impeccable White Star Service™, gourmet dining and world-class entertainment. Today, Cunard offers the only regularly scheduled Transatlantic liner service between New York and Southampton, England and continues the legacy of world cruising which it began in 1922. A new Queen Elizabeth joins the fleet in October 2010.
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