James Taylor
publication date: Sunday, August 25, 2019 (part of Summer 2019)
category: Music
clue: He's had Carolina in his mind ever since he was a sweet baby, long ago and far away.
explanation: Taylor's hits include "Carolina in My Mind," "Sweet Baby James," and "Long Ago and Far Away." more…
intended difficulty: easy
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Matthew Preston, and Erik Bates
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