James Taylor shows off his French, respects for Paris victims, in performance of 'La Marseillaise'

James Taylor lovingly sings the French national anthem — (Image credit: Late Show)

When James Taylor was on Late Show last week, he and host Stephen Colbert had a little fun with one of his most famous songs. But coming just days after the terrorist attacks on Paris that killed 130 people, Taylor had something serious to say, too, and he sang it in French. The Late Show posted Taylor's closing song on Monday, and it's an acoustic, very James Taylor rendition of "La Marseillaise," the French national anthem (and beginning to The Beatles' "All You Need Is Love"). Other than that, the song needs no introduction, and neither does Taylor. Watch below. Peter Weber

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Peter has worked as a news and culture writer and editor at The Week since the site's launch in 2008. He covers politics, world affairs, religion and cultural currents. His journalism career began as a copy editor at a financial newswire and has included editorial positions at The New York Times Magazine, Facts on File, and Oregon State University.