Taj Mahal & Keb' Mo' - Diving Duck Blues - 8/14/2017 - Paste Studios, New York, NY
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- Taj Mahal & Keb' Mo' - Diving Duck Blues
Recorded Live: 8/14/2017 - Paste Studios - New York, NY
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Summary:
Blues legends Taj Mahal and Keb' Mo' stopped by the Paste studio on Aug. 14 to promote their latest collaboration record, the cleverly titled, TajMo. The duo started off with Taj Mahal's well known tune, Diving Duck Blues, which is featured on their new album. Taj Mahal then played the ukulele to a Keb'Mo' track, "Life is Beautiful," and the pair finished with fan favorite, "Corinna." Information on the blues pair's tour dates can be found here.
I'm so old that I used to listen to these two when they were young men, now they're my age when I first started listening to them, what a short movie it's been!
Ha. I feel your (and mine) pain.
Right on friend. Life is short brother . . . . . .
Hope its been a good one brother
The road could have been better, but at least now - in return - we start to understand the meaning and the real value of it.
💗💜💗
There the real deal. They keep the craft of traditional blues alive and all the great souls that invented this masterful simplicity of emotion.
This made me cry. Maybe its the history a lot of us have with these fine gentlemen, maybe its just a damn beautiful song, maybe its just everything.
Me too I picked up my guitar and started playing this song and it always makes me cry very heartfelt it’s really about the love of your life which is my wife I’m blessed
Just blues ....
🎉
To those who Thumb Down on this masterpiece, I feel so sorry for you all, how can you not see the beauty, it's right in front of you.
God Bless you all.
It makes me cry and smile at the same time. That is the blues.
Just be grateful you can appreciate it :)
@FreeBornMan 1953 What an utter snob you are, with your over inflated sense of superiority. I mean who gives a shit what anyone else thinks, do you enjoy it or don't you, that's all that matters, no? No not for you, you'v got to feel rage at and look down on anyone who disagrees with you. Pompass fool
just forgive them is all we need to do
@FreeBornMan 1953 Thanks, I'll gladly take pack the pompass fool bit 😉. I've heard a lot of music that I think is crappy in one way or another, but really, what would that matter to someone else that enjoys it? Taste is subjective, I love mine, and can only hope you enjoy yours just as much. ✊🙏🙏
just saw Taj in September and at 81 he's still got it. he's gotta get in the rock and roll hall of fame
F the rock and roll Hall of Fame
@tonyb1063 One of my friends from the old neighborhood went to see Taj at the House of Blues in Orlando a few years back. Paul paid extra for the Meet and Greet.
When he got to meet Taj, Paul explained that he was one of her Kindergarteners (we were in class together). Taj stood up and gave him a hug. He told Paul how much his mom talked about her kids and the old neighborhood. She taught K and 1st for over 30 years.
I'm 67 today, and actually still have friends from Nursery school.
Saw Taj live in Kassel, Germany 🇩🇪 3:16
I physically feel better after hearing this.
So true hard times now the blues drive that sadness away
Me too
always!
2 thumbs up comment
The blues to me, come from broken hearts, but leave me with a smile.
When I listen to these 2 veterans I think: these guys are hitting the essence of the Blues which ain't about only technique but about respect for tradition and feeling, simply great heartfelt Blues.
wonderful insight, comment. lovely! spot on.
@Gun Man
I agree 4000% with you, there are many very technicall players and suddenly I have to think on a statement of our national blues singer Harry Muskee who died a few years ago. His words where: I'm listening to an empty egg shell.
@@elizabethdevries8028
Elizabeth, I grew up with the Blues and became part of my life, I'm a musician myself and know what it means to grow and nourture a blues jazz style. Keep well in these difficult times.
@@JazzgutsVGvanKampen Please, you stay well too. And thank you again for what you wrote.
Greetings from a 66 yr old fart from South Africa, AGREE, but then don't we all get wiser better with age (Joke) - Stay safe during Covid-19
Keb Mo has one of the most underrated voices . His voice is blues,soul,r&b and gospel all wrapped into one .
100% this ☝☝☝☝☝☝
no one I know thinks anything like under anything.. he's fukin awesome... got something to say.. another friend pointed out that we have two ears... so we can hear what people have to say 🤔
which is exactly why he's in such good company.. you can tell the caliber of a man by the friends who choose him... and, that line from another song...you can do what you want to do, as long as you do what you say you're going to
the only measure of a man
the rest is, pretty much, optional
carry on... loudly.. you'll be glad you did 🙏
I agree and his soul comes out in that beautiful slide!
Not from where I'm listening. Always been at the top of my list.
"Oh, you can't get away with one, brother, you gotta do another..." Respect. Two beautiful souls in sync.
Both of these men are priceless national treasures.
For people disliking this...Well you can't blame those whose lives have been too perfect so far to know any blues. But don't worry. Blues chases everyone and never loses. They gonna get cought one day by em blues and come back here to like this.
Two thumbs WAY up there.
One of these rare combination of an old classic performed perfectly by two of the best bluesmen ever to pick a guitar in such a crystal clear recording that also captures the squeaky chair to complete the mood.
❤
Definitely two of the greatest blues musicians of our time. I could listen to this stuff all day!
Taj Mahal and Keb Mo - honest, feel-it crispy tight blues by two of the greatest blues musicians that have walked the face of the earth.
I Have no words to describe how this music makes me feel.!
Maaaaan life is good!
Thanks gentle men!
Blues!
"You got to do another" … and he did, and the goosebumps when up my spine, and my heart burst open, knocked me on my knees, man. Good god almighty...
Lmao !
Their sound is so beautiful it must have come from heaven.
How lucky we are to still have these two fantastic musicians still with us.
At the end of the day it‘s the Blues that lectures you that eventually when you die at least you feasted on every single note of pain from it.
This simple, delicate thing is so hard to pull off... What a performance.
Either one of these two alone is outstanding. But any time they are together. It's out of this world. Thanks guys.
How genuine can the blues get? Exhibit A, folks - right here!
As Good as it gets!! Absolutely great to listen to & soothes this man's soul!!!! Two greats and the best!!!
Before I dye, I must see these two wonderful souls in concert,,, bucket list...
Who were the nearly 100 people who gave a thumbs down to these legendary musicians? Some people got no sense at all.
you know
the standard answer would be „ they didn’t find their glasses to hit the right button and had no batteries available for their hearing aids“
but maybe they’re just plain unmusical
maybe good at something else 😜
It doesn’t get any better than this, outstanding 👍
Whenever I am having a rough day at work or a bad day in general this song reminds me of my mother and helps me press through my day
These guys are so complementary. I've been listening to both of them separately for decades and hearing them together is just so right!
Having seen and loved Taj Mahal in concert numerous times in the late 60's and early 70's in SoCal , I was very pleased to find Keb Mo on Bonnie Raitt's "Friends" live CD , years ago!....I've always felt Keb Mo was Taj Mahal's rightful successor!
Absolutely stunning music from BOTH of them....and now together!
"Oh you can't get away with one man, you got to do another". Any better words ever spoken?
The real blues invites us all, whether you bad or sad, you can never duck the blues. Bless Taj and Keb. Old Hippy from Cape Town.
Taj looking like he spent the afternoon with Ernest Hemingway lol And OMG Keb Mo's singing and playing just changed my life. Omg Thank you
Their voices complement each other so well.
Taj Mahal and Keb Mo.... it don’t get no better.
Bless you both!
This video wins the internet today
And today 👍
@@aknightwhosaysni2475 how about..... today!
@@pinocleen yeah why not 👍
Happy New year
Thank you from Germany
This grooves so good, it’s got the horse stepping in time. Medicine for my ears
The visceral sweet reality of simplicity - just genius.
Two truly great musicians doing the real thing - thank you!
Wow, man. Two of my idols for decades. Taj still brings it home.
What an honor to listen to you ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ 0:42
If this is the kind of music you listen to you are probably a really good person.
I WAS CRUSHED, THEN LISTENED TO THIS. I FELT IT. I REALLY REALLY FELT IT. DAMN.
Maybe one of the best duets to come along in 50 years. Damn, they were made to perform together!
So good to hear & see Taj..brings memories @ 1976 @ Biddy Mulligans in Chicago..Leonard Nemoy a Serious Blues Lover & I shared a Pint of beer sitting in the front row..Taj & I went in the back lot fired up a joint..He still sounds like good majic..So thankful to hear him again today...
This song making me crying a good lonely cry now. But I am going to keep listening.
Sad, but so so beautiful.
Damn Martha, I feel ya!
And I thought i was the only one.
My band was opening a blues fest 3 years ago where Taj was the headliner. He had to cancel for health reasons, dashing my hopes to meet him in person (seen him twice live). So glad to see him still kicking and making great music.
Taj's mother was my Kindergarten Teacher. I love her to this day.
Did you know Carole his younger sister?
just stunning.
Wonderful to listen to. The tones,keys and slides are so full of emotion. Terry Offord
I feel fortunate to have seen both of these men several times..Saw Taj at a small theater in Capitola California,nice acoustics,Taj told several stories about his life and some of the songs he sang.
Saw Keb Mo at a great outdoor venue,The Saratoga Mountain.Winery,wonderful set...Seeing /hearing them play together seems like a natural fit.
Taj just lays it down like no one else
2017? I guess I'm kind of late, at least I eventually made it. There is something about country blues that can make you cry and make you laugh all at the same time. What a joy to hear two great blues men play some traditional blues as only they can. I've got to run now and hear some more of these fine musicians.
Oh yeah, and to the 220 people that voted thumbs down, F**K YOU.
I shared this, and i am still listening on the rebound. Two immortals.
I've seen both of these giants in very small settings. Both of these men we're so appreciative of the fans. Makes them both stand even taller.
This is beautifully recorded. Kudos to the sound engineer
Yes, as i read the comments ppl always try to fit things in boxes and has to have a description for every piece of music, but some pieces can't be transcribed by words and notation or tablature. It whats in the middle that counts
Truly beautifully recorded!
Ya....great recording..
Who did the recording and mixing??...
Indeed!
Sounds clean like a Nagra reel to reel
This is the cream of the crop right here !!
These two should stay together forever! They work so well together. Thanks for revisiting this old tune! #clickonthechicken #1tribemusic
I could watch these two play ALL FRIGGIN DAY!!
Legends...together! So grateful for all of their greatness at Jazz Fest over the years. ❤️
......endorse your sentiments.....totally.....
That metal guitar Keb' Mo' is using has such a perfect sound. Reminds me of the museum of music making in Carlsbad.
I just discovered Keb Mo. My wife turned me onto him knowing that I am a blues man. Actually I am at home on a Wednesday because of my knees. I missed work and discovered great music!
The quintessence of blues excellence
How good does this sound to a human soul ...
Saw Keb at Merlefest last year (2019) and he blew the doors off the place. Absolutely perfect.
Peace and love from Canada.
Rarely hear voices as rich as yours.
Absolutely an all round blues masterpiece
Like a breath of fresh air.
One of the best.
can't stop playing and singing this song, amazing pair
Masterpiece.
Be Still My Heart! Some of the Best sound ever on a utube recording!!! Thanks Paste!
Taj is truly a great bandleader... he ssems like so much fun to play music with.
Well now, if this doesn't put a smile on your face, I feel sorry for you. This is just what our world needs now, pure joy! Watched the 2 of these guys on youtube last night, the music just makes you happy. Now, I'm going to get my guitar and try a couple of these gems.
It's hard to smile when you have tears rolling down your cheeks.
We love you Taj & Keb, keep playing forever!!
I remember Taj in Toronto young and slim playing a flute and dancing in the mud.
This is so sweet...and really clean!
God dammmm. It's beyond words.
So beautiful I saw Taj Mahal when I was 17
all this music makes all my blues go away and puts everything in perspective 😊
Bonnie Goldstein Which is exactly what the blues was created for.
Their voices balance perfectly
TWO AMERICAN BLUES MONUMENTS ! THE TAJ & KEB MO
Taj got to tell you ... I’ve followed you since your first album (
I’m middle sixties now ). Major highway accident prevented us from attending your show years ago (we survived) but I have felt your magic (kalimba) in Montreal)
Keb ... holy shit ... my son ... from Kinshasa ... long story ... we love you,! Saw you in Victoria (and Taj too). Just want to sayThank You! You are both an inspiration to us
Im not I even sure i deserve to hear such beauty
Aw man, that's good!
This is my driving music..Relaxing.
Real Blues by real Blues men.
The emotions are always simply !
watching keb pickin and slidin is a revelation
Love this song so much, I can't get enough of this here song by Taj Mahal and Keb' Mo'
Why do i have tears in my eye s, and my feet, are start to tap, and i have a very big smile on my face? O yaaaaa....it s THE TAJ MAN....and......KEB MO..............
Paul Green ...and I thought I was the only one. Cheers brother.
That is the blues.
I grew up listening to Taj at the Golden Bear in Huntington Beach Ca. Me and my brother Don were just starting to play .
Effortless class, great performance and a great tune. Well done gentlemen
Simply amazing...full of fun in a class of it's own..
So thankful Keb is carrying on the tradition
These are the truely bluesy tunes!. ♥️ Spirit of the blues legends. Love it alot!
Oh so smooooth, Diving Duck Blues. Thank You Taj Mahal, Keb' Mo', Paste and the Good Lord Above.
What a nice pairing! Two of The Best
Yes indeed. My ears separated from my head and I did find them, yes they were found in my heart and soul
Two masters of their craft.