“Carolina in My Mind” was originally written and performed by American singer-songwriter James Taylor. It was Taylor’s second single from his 1968 self-titled debut album. Taylor wrote Carolina in My Mind while in England recording for the Beatles‘ label Apple Records, and the song’s themes reflect his homesickness at the time. It was re-recorded for Taylor’s 1976 Greatest Hits album in the version that is most familiar to listeners. It has been a staple of Taylor’s concert performances over the decades of his career. Carolina in My Mind is one of the most covered contemporary folk songs of all time; the most famous covers are by singer-songwriter John Denver and rock music duo the Everly Brothers. SONG