Taj Mahal - Queen Bee - Bloody Sunday Sessions

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  • Опубликовано: 25 дек 2024

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  • @Tay7WonderDog
    @Tay7WonderDog 4 года назад +1219

    I've seen Taj twice now. The 1stbtime was in Napa and I brought my guitar. My mom went and got the car after the show and I sat on the curb with my guitar. I didn't get to meet Taj, but one of his guys was nice enough to take it back to Taj for him to sign for me. I waited and it was a while me and my mom finally thought maybe the guy just set my guitar somewhere back there and forgot about it and I'd never see it again.....I was wrong! A while later he came back with my guitar signed by Taj and said 'sorry it took so long, he tuned it for you and then got to playing it...' I felt so honored! Now my guitar is named Queen Bee!

    • @sebastiansullivan4770
      @sebastiansullivan4770 4 года назад +4

      What guitar is it?

    • @Tay7WonderDog
      @Tay7WonderDog 4 года назад +31

      Just an old acoustic my parents got me back on HS, nothing fancy. Plays well enough

    • @cameronragsdale1402
      @cameronragsdale1402 4 года назад +14

      Cool. Great story from a young person like your self. Never seen him live. Love. lovin from my babys eyes. One of my favorite songs period. Loved him with the stones. Your mom may be to young to remember that.

    • @A_Pa-Plainjane
      @A_Pa-Plainjane 4 года назад +18

      you got yourself one soulful guitar now....

    • @danielfritz954
      @danielfritz954 4 года назад +19

      he surely put some of his mojo into your guitar :)

  • @Blazestop
    @Blazestop 11 месяцев назад +116

    Found this song a few months ago and played it everyday for my wife Barbara Everone who was close to her called her Bee for short . It fit her perfectly and what I felt for her.She passed away suddenly 6 weeks ago and I still listen to it with a smile on my face and tears in my eyes.
    Thanks Taj. It's a great song to remember her by.

    • @scottculli7851
      @scottculli7851 10 месяцев назад +4

      Jesus Christ I feel horrible about the comment. I left about the song I am so sorry for your loss, true love cannot be replaced, GOD bless you❤

    • @Fernwald84
      @Fernwald84 9 месяцев назад +2

      I am very sorry for your loss.

    • @Decentralized_Maze
      @Decentralized_Maze 9 месяцев назад +2

      My condolences and may she RIP. She must of been a great woman and you both very happy together! I'm confident that you brought her much happiness and Iove during those last few months. Her spirit lives on and is still with you!

    • @squirrelbutler2119
      @squirrelbutler2119 8 месяцев назад +3

      @@scottculli7851 ah, don't beat yourself up about it, man
      It seems every single song on RUclips gets comments relating to someone who tragically and/or recently died. It's kind of a cottage industry on here.

    • @GaryEtheridge-d5n
      @GaryEtheridge-d5n 7 месяцев назад +2

      Bless you Buddy- hoping that all is going well with you!!❤

  • @samday6621
    @samday6621 4 года назад +308

    If I heard that pass my house,
    I’d be followin like it was the ice cream truck!

    • @To.Si.Ma.
      @To.Si.Ma. 4 года назад +3

      Had the same idea

    • @noltwy
      @noltwy 3 года назад +1

      I’ll give them $3.50

    • @samday6621
      @samday6621 3 года назад +2

      @@noltwy ...tree fiddeh?! 😄

    • @alanoneill3065
      @alanoneill3065 3 года назад +2

      I laffed!

    • @dannastewart4112
      @dannastewart4112 3 года назад +3

      Your post made me smile so big. ♥

  • @jontorn
    @jontorn 4 года назад +213

    For those that wanted to know
    Bass - Bill Rich
    Drums - Kester Smith

    • @rssaslow
      @rssaslow 3 года назад +5

      Bill Rich has always paid close attention to Taj's fingerpicking, especially his thumb. Kudos!

    • @2561259
      @2561259 3 года назад +3

      Thanks for that. They are both great.

    • @celticgodsoriginal
      @celticgodsoriginal 2 года назад

      thank you!

    • @davidmatthews3131
      @davidmatthews3131 2 года назад +5

      Love how Kester plays to perfection while totally enjoying the day and the view.

    • @superbug1977
      @superbug1977 2 года назад

      Thank you. I think Steven Tyler owes something to these dudes.

  • @josephciresi802
    @josephciresi802 6 лет назад +411

    3 dudes completely locked in. They don’t even gotta look at each other timing and groove is flawless

    • @roberttaylor7064
      @roberttaylor7064 5 лет назад +18

      Joseph Ciresi 👍 "The Horse has the timing LOCKED DOWN" !!! 👍👍👍✌🐎

    • @Kimmiejo
      @Kimmiejo 4 года назад +15

      It's absolutely incredible. I can't watch and listen to this enough.

    • @josephciresi4070
      @josephciresi4070 4 года назад +5

      @@Kimmiejo its awesome

    • @josephciresi4070
      @josephciresi4070 4 года назад +4

      @@roberttaylor7064 yep

    • @nylesfrench3568
      @nylesfrench3568 4 года назад +3

      Soooo True. Excellent veteran musician. Displaying it's notvall about flash and speed. Music is about Skybd feel, groove and soul. As u said. Locked in sync

  • @CatioBoB
    @CatioBoB 2 года назад +122

    I ran into him as a kid (12 yo)in a coffee shop in occidental one time he was just sitting in the back quietly playing and I had a harp and was trying to play to what he was playing across the shop. He noticed and motioned me to come over and sit and play with him. One of my fondest memories from as a kid learning to plat the blues harp. He was so kind and patient.

    • @debrac1688
      @debrac1688 Год назад +5

      I want to hear you play!

    • @hobbzie
      @hobbzie Год назад +5

      Taj is a National Treasure.

    • @cassiespage
      @cassiespage Год назад +1

      This is so cool

    • @MrsCandaceHaleWeir
      @MrsCandaceHaleWeir Год назад +1

      Please make educational music. I would love to hear some talent applied to anatomy and physiology. "kids learning tube" has their heart in the right place. Maybe you could be part of the wave of musicians making a difference in education.

    • @andreeailie9053
      @andreeailie9053 8 месяцев назад

      Lucky You ❤❤❤❤

  • @gatshatsha
    @gatshatsha 8 лет назад +537

    I met Taj Mahal in Geneva, Switzerland around 1980. Incredible human being. Called his musicians to surround me shouting the names of small towns in my home country of Rwanda, Central Africa, they went to play the blues in during a tour sponsored by the American Cultural Center there. So warm, so friendly, so attached to our common African roots. One of my unforgettable encounters on planet Earth. 😊

    • @drpepperr
      @drpepperr 6 лет назад +6

      shambo22 What a fantastic story! My ex tells of meeting Taj on Formentera in the 1970s.

    • @dylanriesenbeck846
      @dylanriesenbeck846 6 лет назад +5

      Thanks for sharing! Glad you got to have that experience :)

    • @delewan
      @delewan 6 лет назад +5

      That sounds like a brief glimpse of heaven.

    • @Cotton4all
      @Cotton4all 6 лет назад +4

      You have been BLESSED, Shambo! Envious? YES I CAN'T HELP IT! Thanks for sharing this moment.

    • @indiegemsthatjam3986
      @indiegemsthatjam3986 5 лет назад +4

      Love that story!

  • @northerniltree
    @northerniltree 5 лет назад +234

    Speed limit says 20 but these guys just went and broke the sound barrier. Of great blues.

    • @Guffy_DK
      @Guffy_DK 2 года назад +2

      This comment resonated too much! Wp sir!

    • @DanielAppleton-lr9eq
      @DanielAppleton-lr9eq Год назад +1

      @@Guffy_DK Great Jazz knows NO barriers.

  • @greygrayerband5890
    @greygrayerband5890 3 года назад +13

    A friend of mine appears in the video. He has recently passed, this video is the best tribute imaginable to my old friend Billy.

    • @dacenmclean7901
      @dacenmclean7901 3 года назад +3

      Lovely. It’s cool that he’ll exist forever as little part of thousands of peoples day. Hope you’re doing well😊

    • @claudiasiefer8495
      @claudiasiefer8495 Месяц назад

      Kester "Smitty" Smith ♥

  • @effiebug4278
    @effiebug4278 4 года назад +233

    I've known Taj since I was a little girl. He would come into my parents music shop whenever he was in the bay area. He is one of the nicest people I've ever known.

    • @shelbyplanet
      @shelbyplanet 4 года назад +7

      How neat! What an incredible creative force he is

    • @woodywills1904
      @woodywills1904 4 года назад +5

      What shop ?

    • @marysherman1593
      @marysherman1593 3 года назад +3

      Lucky you!!!

    • @tracylemme1375
      @tracylemme1375 3 года назад +4

      What a wonderful place to be. I’ve been a Taj fan ever since I heard “Bacon Fat” in the early morning in the summer of 1969. The next day I found GiantStep /The OldFolks back Home” and wore the final out. I still love the performances,and music. Such a great performer.

    • @marmotsongs
      @marmotsongs Год назад

      Taj lived (lives?) in Berkeley. He would play at the music hall where I ran sound 40 years ago. Fun to work with. Very laid back.

  • @quinnrollen
    @quinnrollen 6 лет назад +308

    If you happen to be walking down the street and see this, step the hell aside- You're in the presence of royalty.

    • @eileenhenryselby-smith9762
      @eileenhenryselby-smith9762 4 года назад +5

      Raise your hat and bow!

    • @susanr5546
      @susanr5546 4 года назад +3

      oh, so true. One of the best ever!

    • @adc2327
      @adc2327 4 года назад +4

      When you grew up where I did you would do a lot of stepping aside. Never saw show a show but saw him around. As I did Boz Skaggs, Buddy Miles, Sly Stone, Eddie Money and others. Growing up here and a music lover, sometimes you got involved, sometimes your friends did.
      One of my best memories of Taj Mahal has nothing to do with him. I was standing outside of a club where he was playing. Street blocked off because there had been a music street fair. Here comes Bonnie Raitt walking up the street with guitar case goin to walk into the front door of the club. Somebody comes out of the club screaming NO!!! Then they lead her into the back entrance.

    • @andrew_owens7680
      @andrew_owens7680 4 года назад +1

      I thought you were going to say: Check and see if you are dead and gone to heaven.

    • @quinnrollen
      @quinnrollen 4 года назад

      @@andrew_owens7680 I would do that!

  • @lovethatagave
    @lovethatagave 5 лет назад +122

    I believe that Taj Mahal saved my life at least 2 dozen times over the last 40 years. An American prince.

    • @dafttassia1960
      @dafttassia1960 4 года назад +2

      hope you're doing well still

    • @john-nx4xn
      @john-nx4xn 4 года назад +1

      Benjamin Garrett can u enlighten us with 1 or 2 please

    • @lovethatagave
      @lovethatagave 4 года назад +6

      @@john-nx4xn Too dramatic, no doubt... but in all seriousness, as a young man many, many years ago, facing tribulations of life that we all face (love gone bad, economic hardship, and deeper still), all I needed to do was put on Nat'l Blues or the Old Folks at Home, and it gave me a smile. Happened a lot. I think that I was 16 working on a construction crew when an older carpenter gave me a Taj cassette, and I heard him for the first time. I never stopped listening and that was 40 years ago. The man is an American prince.

    • @lovethatagave
      @lovethatagave 4 года назад +3

      @@dafttassia1960 Definitely, but still deeply thankful for the man and his music. Be well daft tassia!

    • @dafttassia1960
      @dafttassia1960 4 года назад +2

      @@lovethatagave 1) I'm happy to hear that and 2) thanks for the kind words.

  • @eschatography
    @eschatography Год назад +15

    Some songs bring tears to my eyes, not because of sadness nor sorrow, but because of the beauty they invoke.

    • @imuzdalo
      @imuzdalo 4 месяца назад

      Same here.

  • @GradyElla
    @GradyElla 2 года назад +56

    He plays so perfectly. It's just enough, no flashy 64th notes, only the right notes at the right times to make the groove work. And in it's rough edged sound, it is absolutely perfect. Within one bar, you can tell it's Taj Mahal without even looking at the screen. Rock me to my soul!

  • @darrellcooling7670
    @darrellcooling7670 6 лет назад +57

    Quite possibly the coolest musician on the planet.

  • @jesusislord7526
    @jesusislord7526 2 года назад +29

    I play Taj on the jukebox whenever I can. Words can’t describe the way his music makes me feel. I’m always hoping his music touches others like it does for me.

  • @JeffSmack
    @JeffSmack 5 лет назад +68

    I saw Taj live in 94 and didn’t know who he was. Other people told me to go and to listen and set a tone of reverence and respect. 25 years later, I am amazed at what a gift that first show was. His music is more personal and more beautiful every single day. 🙏❤️✌️

    • @robertogravina6734
      @robertogravina6734 2 года назад

      He escuchado mucho blues en mis 68 anos de vida.Confieso que desde hace poco tiempo le he prestado oido a Taj Mahall .Y encuentro un maravilloso musico que me deleita.Simplemente GRACIAS.

  • @kudeadhead18
    @kudeadhead18 3 года назад +25

    Hands down my favorite version of the song. Wish I would have been walking the streets when it was filmed, or even been the driver of the carriage.

  • @sunthrutrees7018
    @sunthrutrees7018 2 года назад +44

    This song captures the joy, pain and grace of truly loving someone. Beautiful video.

  • @coriwallace4365
    @coriwallace4365 5 месяцев назад +6

    Every time I watch this makes me happier

    • @we_rebel
      @we_rebel 3 месяца назад +1

      That's why I keep coming back

  • @saro9909
    @saro9909 3 года назад +7

    damn I crave this video often

  • @kanealson5200
    @kanealson5200 8 лет назад +556

    Well, it's official. I've watched this 17 times.

    • @Kotone10
      @Kotone10 8 лет назад +8

      Kane Alson haha me too! I really do enjoy the song!

    • @thomasventura6412
      @thomasventura6412 7 лет назад +18

      only 17?
      =D

    • @julioriginal
      @julioriginal 7 лет назад +9

      from France, i love this music

    •  7 лет назад +7

      thats all,,,, in the last few hours?

    • @MichaelDominici1968
      @MichaelDominici1968 7 лет назад +11

      At least a hundred times for me. It's the essence of everything I love in this world...

  • @collinmiller6686
    @collinmiller6686 4 месяца назад +4

    The best song/live performance/performance that will ever hit this earth

    • @we_rebel
      @we_rebel 3 месяца назад +1

      True. This is really special. I keep coming back specifically to hear this version. The people on the street don't even seem to notice. It's like Taj was just doing it because his soul was built to sing.

  • @thejonegcle7759
    @thejonegcle7759 2 года назад +19

    LOVE this horse drawn in-concert version of Honey Bee ... moving ... through some streets of New Orleans ... moves your soul.

  • @Norther56
    @Norther56 4 года назад +17

    Sunday morning, horse-drawn carriage, legendary musicians singing and playing...only in New Orleans.

  • @FortunaZKat
    @FortunaZKat 5 лет назад +42

    That was 5 minutes 41 seconds of my life,,, Well Spent!

    • @ronstuff6330
      @ronstuff6330 4 года назад +1

      So, if I listen 10 times, it will be 50 minutes and 410 seconds of life well spent! :)

  • @nef7939
    @nef7939 6 лет назад +54

    That was beautiful. I feel better now

  • @alfredkowsky7374
    @alfredkowsky7374 3 года назад +11

    I heard Taj Mahal perform twice in Rochester, NY in outdoor concerts many years ago. He is a national treasure.

  • @A_Pa-Plainjane
    @A_Pa-Plainjane 2 года назад +3

    Just wanted to chime in.. been listening to Taj for about 50 years, and he has weathered well.

  • @toocutepuppies6535
    @toocutepuppies6535 Месяц назад +1

    Gonna see Taj next week for the second time. I can't wait!!!

  • @mooserosser
    @mooserosser 6 лет назад +7

    First listened to this man in 1982 and have never yet tired of him or his music; simply a giant.

  • @griffinjones2217
    @griffinjones2217 2 года назад +2

    Taj is a national and personal treasure...

  • @emergencyremedialtruth8593
    @emergencyremedialtruth8593 Год назад +4

    I am a semi retired semi professional musician I saw Taj Mahal live in an intimate venue in Nevada City California in the 80s he's such a beautiful artist I sat mere feet from him as he did a great performance never will forget.

  • @tomprobably5002
    @tomprobably5002 4 месяца назад +3

    the vibe is immaculate

  • @notgoingdownwithoutafight1606
    @notgoingdownwithoutafight1606 6 лет назад +41

    I'm an almost 50 year old man that wouldnt know what to do if I wasnt sharing space on this rock with Taj Mahal! Much love Taj!

  • @Philyfreeze
    @Philyfreeze 5 лет назад +18

    Absolutely love the drummer ! chillest dude on the planet ! cant believe it took me so long to find the spectacular track !

    • @spadoukie
      @spadoukie 4 года назад +4

      Kester Smith...been with Taj for many many years. Caribbean bloodlines.

  • @TooLooze
    @TooLooze 8 лет назад +99

    Thanks for years and years of joy, Taj! I met Taj in the late 70s; he was not recognized except by me, so we had a conversation and he sat and played a song.

    • @EthanPhangcho
      @EthanPhangcho 6 лет назад +3

      TooLooze you lucky dog.

    • @bornagain1084
      @bornagain1084 5 лет назад +2

      So jealous. Been listening to him since my early 20's when my uncle give me a mix tape with Sweet Mama Janisse on it. Just loved the trombone. Love this man.

  • @jasonpotapenko4723
    @jasonpotapenko4723 4 года назад +23

    This makes my heart smile

  • @chuckmobile
    @chuckmobile 9 лет назад +18

    He's just one cool cat! Just perfect.

  • @blackbeansauce1150
    @blackbeansauce1150 2 года назад +1

    Wow , I really enjoyed this and found it strangely satisfying to watch the horse wobble to this song.

  • @740bakura
    @740bakura 8 лет назад +49

    His performances just get better with age!

  • @dschenk952
    @dschenk952 2 года назад +1

    Might have been posted seven years ago, but it never gets old.

  • @russellpowers86
    @russellpowers86 4 года назад +6

    Blues musicians are like fine wine, they get better with age.

    • @hamburgerdan101
      @hamburgerdan101 4 года назад +2

      That’s true I was gonna give some examples but that would just be every blues guy I know except Robert Johnson who I don’t care much for tbh

  • @karenkelley9001
    @karenkelley9001 2 года назад +26

    I must say honestly I've never listened to Jazz/blues and what got me checking this out was crazy as it sounds I was watching his daughter on a show and she said who her dad was which made me want to check him out and this music is absolutely beautiful.

    • @AdminAdmin-hi7he
      @AdminAdmin-hi7he 8 месяцев назад

      hello how are you doing it nice seeing you here ?

  • @norbert6966
    @norbert6966 5 лет назад +17

    Taj Mahal is such a legend. This video made me buy a resonator, just to play this song.

  • @paulad574
    @paulad574 Месяц назад

    The home of my Ancestors! New Orleans! We built and created an amazing city! Thank Daddy for playing your guitar to us girls! I will always love you!!

  • @repdale
    @repdale 9 лет назад +80

    Taj is THE coolest

  • @chasescanlon6488
    @chasescanlon6488 Год назад +2

    I just love the way the bass guitar affects every other musician. Taj instantly just starts bee boppin as soon as that bass line hits.

  • @scbcgravitywars1770
    @scbcgravitywars1770 2 года назад +7

    The PFC version is outstanding, this version is simply unbelievable. Wow. The sweetest song.

  • @iphonewalkthroughs
    @iphonewalkthroughs 2 года назад +18

    I've watched/listened to this video about a thousand times, and the shot at 00:55 is my favorite. For some reason seeing the drummer hit that beat really floors me. God bless Taj and the musicians.

    • @getinyourbody
      @getinyourbody Год назад

      I felt it! 🎉

    • @bevwest7428
      @bevwest7428 Год назад

      My fav moment is seeing the horse walking to the beat!

  • @charliemcleod764
    @charliemcleod764 5 лет назад +6

    I've been listening to Taj Mahal for 50 years and he just gets better and better, the voice, the voice. Best from Scotland

    • @ianmorton4136
      @ianmorton4136 2 месяца назад

      Did not know there was anyone else in Scotland who knew Taj. Always been my favourite blues man. My mother was a McLeod. Any relations in Aberdeen ?

  • @Horrorlifter
    @Horrorlifter 7 лет назад +247

    this was my wife and I's first song at our wedding

    • @vtvita
      @vtvita 5 лет назад +6

      ... my wife's and my first song

    • @qte5530
      @qte5530 5 лет назад +2

      David Robb "sweet"

    • @anonperson4346
      @anonperson4346 5 лет назад +3

      @@vtvita my petty ass was about to comment the same thing😂

    • @Banjomute
      @Banjomute 5 лет назад +4

      @@vtvita I like "I's" made me smile :-)

    • @williamjasonpuffer
      @williamjasonpuffer 5 лет назад +3

      Just added this to "wedding playlist" haha before reading your comment. Its so good. 👍🍺

  • @edgeriderrocks8997
    @edgeriderrocks8997 4 года назад +9

    Nothing better than Taj, the blues and NOLA. I wish I was there. 🖤

  • @geniegreentrees
    @geniegreentrees 4 года назад +26

    Best song I've heard in a long time! Real music for my ears and eyes! 😍

  • @lovefoxxx10
    @lovefoxxx10 8 лет назад +107

    Randomly came across his song through Spotify. I had it on repeat for at least 30 minutes. This was last month and im still blasting this song. It's damn good. It's one of those songs that put you in a happy/excited mood. Well played Taj Mahal. Well played.

    • @DavidCoon
      @DavidCoon 6 лет назад

      Yes Josie! Try this...ruclips.net/video/YkzKw1erF_Y/видео.html

    • @bornagain1084
      @bornagain1084 5 лет назад +1

      Yes maam.

    • @bornagain1084
      @bornagain1084 5 лет назад

      You have good taste btw.

    • @roblaw569
      @roblaw569 4 года назад

      Made to make you smile

  • @ookdanog
    @ookdanog 8 лет назад +61

    He made my life much easier, makes me grounded.
    A master in telling a lot with a few words and notes.

  • @204776439
    @204776439 8 лет назад +65

    this is exceptional on every level, the music, the video production, the setting, what more can you say

  • @squirrelbutler2119
    @squirrelbutler2119 8 месяцев назад +5

    man, I just keep coming back to this one
    I sure wish I'd been walking along behind that wagon that day

    • @sting615
      @sting615 8 месяцев назад

      I’ve been coming back to this for about 5 years now. Gold I tell thee!

  • @fatfox6706
    @fatfox6706 8 лет назад +152

    This has got to be the coolest video!! People and cars goin by and the only one groovin on the jam is the horse!

  • @johntoth211
    @johntoth211 Год назад +2

    Feeling god coming through Taj on a Saturday morning.... been listening to this version for years and it is my favorite.

  • @Cris_MUC
    @Cris_MUC 7 лет назад +12

    God bless Taj!
    ...he is a true treasure!!!!

  • @annelikarlsson1175
    @annelikarlsson1175 2 года назад +2

    Det är de genuina musikerna som får en att vilja leva och dansa vidare i livet. Som får en på rätt bana ibland i livsavgörande ögonblick. En elogé till dem

  • @cynamonstudio
    @cynamonstudio 6 лет назад +11

    Now you can easily say who is a ganuine artist and who is a fake. Damn, top notch blues ... I comer here every month to listen to this jewel !

  • @RELopez-mk4ic
    @RELopez-mk4ic 7 лет назад +16

    What a classic....been a Taj fan since the late 60's!

  • @brucedalton9893
    @brucedalton9893 8 лет назад +73

    I could listen to this 24/7

    • @odhogan5702
      @odhogan5702 6 лет назад

      Bruce Dalton. 3.m

    • @daviddorenfeld763
      @daviddorenfeld763 6 лет назад +1

      same!!!

    • @Cotton4all
      @Cotton4all 6 лет назад

      Not my thing--reminds me of when Yoko Ono tried to join the Beatles...Piercing Auditory "OUCH."

  • @dandeocelot
    @dandeocelot 6 лет назад +15

    I'm hearing this for the first time, and I bet I will hit replay at least ten times

  • @brennangregory1645
    @brennangregory1645 3 года назад +15

    Love this version! Feels like the first time I ever heard this song, home alone digging through my dads cd collection I popped Taj in and haven’t looked back since.

    • @dacenmclean7901
      @dacenmclean7901 3 года назад +1

      Absolutely exact same for me. I was like 8 when he “rocked me to my soul”

  • @delbert9813
    @delbert9813 9 месяцев назад

    Taj Mahal is the most underrated artist of all time he is pure quality I have seen him 3 times in England and would pay handsomely to see him again outstanding

  • @jackk.7452
    @jackk.7452 4 года назад +32

    Can't lie I thought they filmed this during the corona virus outbreak and that's why no one was outside and I was like "Oh that's nice they're playing for everyone locked in their houses!" I was wrong but still, what a great song

    • @frankswanky2360
      @frankswanky2360 3 года назад +1

      Uuummmm.... this video was posted like 5 years ago lolz--
      But yeah they must've had something cause there aren't many pedestrians

    • @richardpentelow655
      @richardpentelow655 3 года назад

      Early morning. That is up to 11:00am down there.

  • @bookman100
    @bookman100 4 года назад +2

    When I was teen (1968-69) and lived in Topanga Canyon Taj would play at the local and only club "The Corral" and also sit and play on the stoop of the old shopping center (just a hand full of shops and a post office) and play for us kids. Brings tears. We were hippies living down by the creek at "Twin Poles".

  • @arthurbiddle4201
    @arthurbiddle4201 4 года назад +11

    This is song is pure fire 🔥 and that's comming from someone that predominantly listens to metal.

    • @dny_will4857
      @dny_will4857 Год назад +1

      Metal’s roots are in blues makes sense brotha!

  • @paulinechapman5669
    @paulinechapman5669 3 года назад +2

    Taj…great grandpa now..still giving it up for all of us left still grooven to his beat..much luv..🇨🇦

  • @MusicHeartofMine2012
    @MusicHeartofMine2012 5 лет назад +16

    New Orleans - like no other!

  •  5 лет назад +1

    I had the priviledge to see Taj Mahal in a little joint in Houston TX, more than 30 years ago. It was standing room only. He is a top notch performer. What a voice! Most of his blues songs are about love, and they are fun to listen to.

  • @stoneapple9816
    @stoneapple9816 4 года назад +15

    Sweeter than a honey bee, yeah, baby been sweet on me
    Sweeter than a honey bee, yeah, my queen bee
    Oh she rock to my soul, mama love me to my soul
    Love me to my soul, oh she rock me to my soul
    She's a strutter, she can shake it some yeah, oh watch her now look at her run
    A strutter, she can shake it some, oh dancing having fun
    She love me to my soul, oh she love me to my soul
    Oh love me to my soul oh rock me to my soul
    Honey in the honey pot and, your pot is hot
    Honey in the honey pot and the pot is what you got
    To lova rocka rocka me to my soul
    Oh love me to my soul, rock me to my soul
    Oh love me to my soul, rock me to my soul
    Baby won't you come by me yeah, spare me this misery
    Sugar won't you come by me, oh I know you'll agree, 'gree, 'gree, 'gree
    To love me to my soul, oh to rock me to my soul
    Ooh rock me to my soul, oh rock me to my soul
    Sweeter than a honey bee oh, baby been sweet on me
    Sweeter than a honey bee oh, my queen bee
    Oh she rock me to my soul, oh rock me to my soul
    Oh she rock me to my soul, oh rock me to my soul
    These songs were made for lovers
    Lovers and lovers and lovers and lovers and lovers
    And lovers and lovers and lovers, And lovers and lovers
    My soul, my soul
    Queen bee
    Queen

  • @blmrgtr
    @blmrgtr 3 года назад +2

    You can be in the mood for opera, Motown or metal, but if this song pops up, you’re AUTOMATICALLY in the mood fer sum Taj Mahal, locked in.

  • @carlosmelgar6583
    @carlosmelgar6583 Год назад +4

    El es el Bluesman mas ecléctico de la historia del Blues. He tenido la suerte de verlo en dos ocasiones y saludarlo despues del festival. Fue muy amable. Todo un señor.

  • @vidjagameenjoyer
    @vidjagameenjoyer 2 года назад +2

    They closed out the second night of the Folk Festival in Vancouver, BC in 2022 and it was an absolutely magical experience.

  • @sapelesteve
    @sapelesteve 5 лет назад +31

    Totally amazing! Gotta love that guitar that he is playing! Real music going on there folks. Doesn't get much better than that.

  • @J0HN01DATA
    @J0HN01DATA 3 месяца назад

    I love that horse trying to keep in time. Ta' clipty, ta' clipty, ta, clipty...one of my absolute favorite Taj trio songs - queen bee, rocked me to soul. Because the pot, the pot is hot!! Legends.

  • @pstephano
    @pstephano 7 лет назад +33

    Taj, I never had the chance to tell you this before. Your music has been the music of my life. Keep on rockin' to your soul.

  • @fenwayify
    @fenwayify 4 года назад +1

    Taj Mahal is an American original and an absolute treasure. He may not have the notoriety of Bruce Springsteen, but he has every bit of the depth and breadth and more. I have loved his music since happening upon a dingy 8-track tape of "The Real Thing" lying on the road, at an intersection in downtown Rochester, NY in the mid seventies. That album cooks and is one of the most exhilarating live recordings I've ever heard. I've had the chance to see him many times, including performing this song in the midst of a thunderstorm in Rochester at an outdoor festival. I would have loved to be in the carriage or walking alongside during the beautiful version presented here. I've never seen anything but joy and welcome to all conveyed by this man in his music...a real ambassador to the world...

  • @markomescrelo9501
    @markomescrelo9501 8 лет назад +24

    cheers people from Croatia! Taj is one of few

  • @AFoulOdor
    @AFoulOdor 9 месяцев назад

    One of the most under rated musicians ever. I saw him live once with just a bass player as support. The dude is 100% pure talent.

  • @Argotero
    @Argotero 9 лет назад +20

    !!! The natural americana lover trio in New Orleans !!!!! Fantástico !!!

  • @Mosey410
    @Mosey410 8 месяцев назад +1

    only thang that could make this is hearing the cadence of the “Hos” on the street .
    This makes my day everytime i here it

  • @goldieARZ
    @goldieARZ 4 года назад +8

    Now THAT is the way to start your Sunday, or any day for the matter! Kudos to the video crew, and much love to a beautiful city...New Orleans. And Taj....well he's a national treasure!

  • @suehiple7195
    @suehiple7195 3 года назад +1

    Here it is 2022, just found this treasure.. replay 20 times, shared and loved. Thank you soo ooh ooh!!

  • @goodvibesonly2015
    @goodvibesonly2015 4 года назад +272

    I looked him up because I watched Dating around on Netflix

    • @ellenhill5826
      @ellenhill5826 4 года назад +11

      Ha..me too, because I had only heard of the Building 😁

    • @kristendruley862
      @kristendruley862 4 года назад +8

      Me too!! 😄 Glad I did!! 🎶

    • @ninanacheri
      @ninanacheri 4 года назад +8

      Same 😂😂😂
      His music's really nice tho 😄

    • @vmsantos520
      @vmsantos520 4 года назад +5

      Me too. Watching it now

    • @Stephen_a.p
      @Stephen_a.p 4 года назад +4

      Same here. Ain't that funny

  • @TiqueO6
    @TiqueO6 5 лет назад +1

    I used to hang with Taj a bit back in the mid '60s at The Ash Grove (in Los Angeles, Ca). He started teaching there too but was always there checking out the 'real-deal' blues artists from the deep south that we were also so lucky to be around those days thanks to The Ash Grove. (Also happy to say my late father Milt Holland played on at least one of his albums.)

  • @mekiosan
    @mekiosan 7 лет назад +16

    I love this song. I sing it to my daughter all the time!

  • @steveberkson3873
    @steveberkson3873 4 месяца назад +1

    I took Taj band down a river in NM back in the ‘70s ..I named one of my rafts Cakewalk ..seen him many times(but not recently) ..his music sounds all through my youth..yeah

  • @halkungfu8345
    @halkungfu8345 8 лет назад +10

    I'm 33 and this is food to my soul! Love discovering "masterpieces" as I call them!!! Where's my queen been who likes this stuff? 😉

  • @gmd2222
    @gmd2222 2 года назад +1

    The cinematography & music is 💯

  • @bladesaint21mr
    @bladesaint21mr 8 лет назад +31

    It just doesn't get cooler than this here!

  • @citygirlnikki
    @citygirlnikki 5 лет назад +5

    I can watch this all day long. ALL DAY LONG.

  • @clappzzz
    @clappzzz 4 года назад +5

    Great swingin' version, all done while rolling down the streets of the best city in America. Taj got the music in him!

  • @strictlynorton
    @strictlynorton 5 лет назад +4

    Taj is the OG's, OG... Live long beautiful man.

  • @jamespoppitz2256
    @jamespoppitz2256 5 лет назад +4

    Intergalactic soul messenger music.The undeniable power of soul.thanyou Taj and miss Cotton

  • @yonicalistenia6689
    @yonicalistenia6689 4 месяца назад +1

    LA MEJOR MUSICA DEL MUNDO A VUELTO,GRACIAS,NECESITABA ESTO EN 2024