James Taylor 'Dad Loves His Work' Vintage Button – Doc Gans
James Taylor 'Dad Loves His Work' Vintage Button – Doc Gans
An original vintage pin-back button from James Taylor's Dad Loves His Work era — sourced directly from the personal archive of Bill 'Doc' Gans, SHOWCO sound engineer who worked extensively with James Taylor.
Dad Loves His Work was released in 1981 and marked a significant moment in James Taylor's career. Available in two condition variants — select your preference at checkout:
- Original White — cleaner surface, minimal yellowing
- Aged / Yellowed — natural age yellowing consistent with 40+ years of storage
Both buttons feature the same design and show age-appropriate wear including oxidation and rust on the pin back. Each is a distinct, authentic piece from Doc's personal archive.
- Item: Vintage pin-back button
- Artist: James Taylor
- Era: Dad Loves His Work, 1981
- Sound Engineer: Bill 'Doc' Gans
- Source: Bill 'Doc' Gans personal archive
- Condition: See variant options — both show oxidized, rusty pin backs
- Provenance: From the SHOWCO Archives — the ONLY official source for authenticated SHOWCO ephemera
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Your purchase supports Showco alumni + industry charities. After fees and taxes, proceeds are shared with the donating alum, and 20% of the remainder is donated to charity.
Your purchase supports Showco alumni + industry charities. After fees and taxes, proceeds are shared with the donating alum, and 20% of the remainder is donated to charity.

Your purchase supports Showco alumni + industry charities. After fees and taxes, proceeds are shared with the donating alum, and 20% of the remainder is donated to charity.