Stephen asks James Taylor about his longtime friend and collaborator, Joni Mitchell, who overcame immeasurable challenges to return to the stage this summer at the Newport Folk Festival alongside the incredible Brandi Carlile. Special thanks to James Taylor for an unforgettable week sitting in with our house band! Watch this week's episode playlists to see James and our band in action, and check out his GRAMMY-winning album, 'American Standard.' #Colbert #AmericanStandard #JamesTaylor

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