Taj Mahal & Keb' Mo' - Diving Duck Blues - 8/14/2017 - Paste Studios, New York, NY

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  • @wespuckdog3897
    @wespuckdog3897 4 роки тому +336

    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!

    • @lordoflys-1
      @lordoflys-1 4 роки тому +11

      Ha. I feel your (and mine) pain.

    • @DaxxTerryGreen
      @DaxxTerryGreen 4 роки тому +12

      Right on friend. Life is short brother . . . . . .

    • @Stellwoodblues
      @Stellwoodblues 4 роки тому +7

      Hope its been a good one brother

    • @erikmaki8642
      @erikmaki8642 4 роки тому +13

      The road could have been better, but at least now - in return - we start to understand the meaning and the real value of it.

    • @lorirees21
      @lorirees21 4 роки тому +3

      💗💜💗

  • @bartrobertson8444
    @bartrobertson8444 11 місяців тому +40

    There the real deal. They keep the craft of traditional blues alive and all the great souls that invented this masterful simplicity of emotion.

    • @Bucketmc
      @Bucketmc 4 місяці тому +1

      THEY'RE the real deal over THERE with THEIR music. The grammar and spelling nazi strikes again.

  • @alifeworthfinding2838
    @alifeworthfinding2838 5 років тому +164

    Keb Mo has one of the most underrated voices . His voice is blues,soul,r&b and gospel all wrapped into one .

    • @rickstard73
      @rickstard73 4 роки тому +2

      100% this ☝☝☝☝☝☝

    • @richardcarew4708
      @richardcarew4708 3 роки тому

      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

    • @richardcarew4708
      @richardcarew4708 3 роки тому

      the rest is, pretty much, optional
      carry on... loudly.. you'll be glad you did 🙏

    • @romeotombran8382
      @romeotombran8382 3 роки тому

      I agree and his soul comes out in that beautiful slide!

    • @TheSelfHelpTube
      @TheSelfHelpTube 3 роки тому

      Not from where I'm listening. Always been at the top of my list.

  • @moondawg3693
    @moondawg3693 4 роки тому +101

    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.

    • @larrylinn8589
      @larrylinn8589 4 роки тому +5

      It makes me cry and smile at the same time. That is the blues.

    • @abat9140
      @abat9140 4 роки тому

      Just be grateful you can appreciate it :)

    • @martinsanders5418
      @martinsanders5418 4 роки тому +1

      @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

    • @GloriaDelicioso
      @GloriaDelicioso 4 роки тому +1

      just forgive them is all we need to do

    • @martinsanders5418
      @martinsanders5418 4 роки тому

      @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. ✊🙏🙏

  • @tonyb1063
    @tonyb1063 Рік тому +21

    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

    • @jamesvaughan-evans4055
      @jamesvaughan-evans4055 Рік тому +3

      F the rock and roll Hall of Fame

    • @Two4Brew
      @Two4Brew 10 місяців тому +2

      @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.

    • @tageschance5501
      @tageschance5501 8 місяців тому +2

      Saw Taj live in Kassel, Germany 🇩🇪 3:16

  • @cvcoco
    @cvcoco 4 роки тому +113

    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.

    • @drdave971
      @drdave971 2 роки тому +3

      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

    • @kardon4996
      @kardon4996 Рік тому +3

      Just blues ....
      🎉

    • @andrewsaul8215
      @andrewsaul8215 3 місяці тому

      Brilliant! Appreciate these statesmen while we still have them. 🎸

    • @jonasdelvosalle7106
      @jonasdelvosalle7106 2 місяці тому

      Totally a damn beautiful song

    • @Textile_Dude
      @Textile_Dude 2 місяці тому

      Me too.

  • @randykintzley5923
    @randykintzley5923 5 років тому +139

    I physically feel better after hearing this.

  • @JazzgutsVGvanKampen
    @JazzgutsVGvanKampen 5 років тому +258

    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.

    • @elizabethdevries8028
      @elizabethdevries8028 4 роки тому +5

      wonderful insight, comment. lovely! spot on.

    • @JazzgutsVGvanKampen
      @JazzgutsVGvanKampen 4 роки тому +5

      @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.

    • @JazzgutsVGvanKampen
      @JazzgutsVGvanKampen 4 роки тому +4

      @@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.

    • @elizabethdevries8028
      @elizabethdevries8028 4 роки тому +3

      @@JazzgutsVGvanKampen Please, you stay well too. And thank you again for what you wrote.

    • @brucemargot7970
      @brucemargot7970 4 роки тому +3

      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

  • @shakyarcher
    @shakyarcher 3 роки тому +41

    Both of these men are priceless national treasures.

  • @brettmorgan3336
    @brettmorgan3336 Рік тому +9

    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

  • @mrmockatoo6786
    @mrmockatoo6786 4 роки тому +29

    "Oh, you can't get away with one, brother, you gotta do another..." Respect. Two beautiful souls in sync.

  • @mehtaarian1
    @mehtaarian1 2 роки тому +3

    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.

  • @endlesswave2685
    @endlesswave2685 5 років тому +137

    I Have no words to describe how this music makes me feel.!
    Maaaaan life is good!
    Thanks gentle men!
    Blues!

  • @dong1872
    @dong1872 5 років тому +54

    "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...

    • @dewdop
      @dewdop 3 роки тому

      Lmao !

  • @m_r__r_o_b_o_t
    @m_r__r_o_b_o_t 5 років тому +88

    This is beautifully recorded. Kudos to the sound engineer

    • @shable1436
      @shable1436 5 років тому +1

      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

    • @14thebeat98
      @14thebeat98 4 роки тому +1

      Truly beautifully recorded!

    • @paulgresh7260
      @paulgresh7260 4 роки тому +1

      Ya....great recording..
      Who did the recording and mixing??...

    • @RR-vz4kq
      @RR-vz4kq 4 роки тому +1

      Indeed!

    • @rohkwaho
      @rohkwaho 4 роки тому

      Sounds clean like a Nagra reel to reel

  • @philipclaasen1957
    @philipclaasen1957 4 роки тому +14

    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.

  • @sr4663
    @sr4663 4 роки тому +21

    Who were the nearly 100 people who gave a thumbs down to these legendary musicians? Some people got no sense at all.

    • @mario7frankielee
      @mario7frankielee 2 роки тому

      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 😜

  • @Gribbo9999
    @Gribbo9999 5 років тому +49

    These guys are so complementary. I've been listening to both of them separately for decades and hearing them together is just so right!

  • @nadavedry
    @nadavedry Рік тому +11

    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.

  • @wilburrwould2170
    @wilburrwould2170 3 роки тому +5

    Before I dye, I must see these two wonderful souls in concert,,, bucket list...

  • @alextotheroh8071
    @alextotheroh8071 5 років тому +43

    This simple, delicate thing is so hard to pull off... What a performance.

  • @roncerosky6258
    @roncerosky6258 2 роки тому +5

    How lucky we are to still have these two fantastic musicians still with us.

  • @trailduster1977
    @trailduster1977 5 років тому +20

    Either one of these two alone is outstanding. But any time they are together. It's out of this world. Thanks guys.

  • @amberpaigejames9054
    @amberpaigejames9054 3 роки тому +3

    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

  • @goodwintrent2989
    @goodwintrent2989 5 років тому +17

    How genuine can the blues get? Exhibit A, folks - right here!

  • @manofharad
    @manofharad 5 років тому +14

    "Oh you can't get away with one man, you got to do another". Any better words ever spoken?

  • @randallburgess46
    @randallburgess46 6 місяців тому +3

    Definitely two of the greatest blues musicians of our time. I could listen to this stuff all day!

  • @hunterwest54
    @hunterwest54 4 роки тому +11

    This video wins the internet today

  • @tonyschram1260
    @tonyschram1260 3 роки тому +10

    It doesn’t get any better than this, outstanding 👍

  • @maddogmccoy3203
    @maddogmccoy3203 4 роки тому +10

    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!

  • @infoscholar5221
    @infoscholar5221 Рік тому +6

    Two thumbs WAY up there.

  • @michaelfogarty8504
    @michaelfogarty8504 5 років тому +50

    Two truly great musicians doing the real thing - thank you!

  • @tageschance5501
    @tageschance5501 8 місяців тому +1

    What an honor to listen to you ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ 0:42

  • @Two4Brew
    @Two4Brew 10 місяців тому +1

    Taj's mother was my Kindergarten Teacher. I love her to this day.

  • @philipclaasen1957
    @philipclaasen1957 4 роки тому +4

    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.

  • @kramnevets8712
    @kramnevets8712 4 роки тому +5

    Taj Mahal and Keb Mo.... it don’t get no better.
    Bless you both!

  • @anahata8870
    @anahata8870 4 роки тому +2

    Thank you from Germany

  • @graxav
    @graxav 5 років тому +8

    The visceral sweet reality of simplicity - just genius.

  • @scottw9732
    @scottw9732 5 років тому +6

    Wow, man. Two of my idols for decades. Taj still brings it home.

  • @94757598494309438
    @94757598494309438 3 роки тому +4

    Be Still My Heart! Some of the Best sound ever on a utube recording!!! Thanks Paste!

  • @davemiller8203
    @davemiller8203 6 місяців тому +1

    Their sound is so beautiful it must have come from heaven.

  • @To.Si.Ma.
    @To.Si.Ma. 4 роки тому +5

    Their voices complement each other so well.

  • @AZCobraman
    @AZCobraman 6 років тому +15

    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.

  • @Galiuros
    @Galiuros 4 роки тому +1

    This song was featured on KXCI 91.3 in Tucson

  • @Mykapnmobile
    @Mykapnmobile 4 роки тому +2

    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...

  • @Martha_thl
    @Martha_thl 5 років тому +26

    This song making me crying a good lonely cry now. But I am going to keep listening.

  • @chanomnl
    @chanomnl 5 років тому +10

    I WAS CRUSHED, THEN LISTENED TO THIS. I FELT IT. I REALLY REALLY FELT IT. DAMN.

  • @djnoble1
    @djnoble1 Рік тому +2

    Maybe one of the best duets to come along in 50 years. Damn, they were made to perform together!

  • @PtolemyJones
    @PtolemyJones 4 роки тому +4

    That metal guitar Keb' Mo' is using has such a perfect sound. Reminds me of the museum of music making in Carlsbad.

  • @randyelliott9152
    @randyelliott9152 4 роки тому +4

    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.

  • @drnedc
    @drnedc 2 роки тому +2

    I shared this, and i am still listening on the rebound. Two immortals.

  • @terryofford4977
    @terryofford4977 3 роки тому +4

    Wonderful to listen to. The tones,keys and slides are so full of emotion. Terry Offord

  • @robertjenkins7180
    @robertjenkins7180 6 років тому +32

    Absolutely an all round blues masterpiece

  • @fenryblenk5541
    @fenryblenk5541 4 роки тому +1

    I could watch these two play ALL FRIGGIN DAY!!

  • @gillianbooth4828
    @gillianbooth4828 4 роки тому +3

    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

  • @williamhenshaw8650
    @williamhenshaw8650 3 роки тому +2

    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.

    • @williamhenshaw8650
      @williamhenshaw8650 3 роки тому

      Oh yeah, and to the 220 people that voted thumbs down, F**K YOU.

  • @rondy702
    @rondy702 5 років тому +30

    Sweet slide and great bluesy voice! Awesome!

  • @michaelhill1021
    @michaelhill1021 4 роки тому +2

    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!

  • @eastoedave
    @eastoedave 2 роки тому

    Taj just lays it down like no one else

  • @everetthenderson5466
    @everetthenderson5466 5 років тому +13

    We love you Taj & Keb, keep playing forever!!

  • @glassncobalt
    @glassncobalt 3 роки тому +5

    This is so sweet...and really clean!

  • @russellmcilhinny6663
    @russellmcilhinny6663 5 років тому +7

    This makes sense of the crazy world we all share. Thanks so much guys.

  • @scotgallagher5874
    @scotgallagher5874 5 років тому +3

    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.

  • @johncardinali
    @johncardinali 4 роки тому +2

    I grew up listening to Taj at the Golden Bear in Huntington Beach Ca. Me and my brother Don were just starting to play .

  • @unibuzzer
    @unibuzzer 5 років тому +4

    These two should stay together forever! They work so well together. Thanks for revisiting this old tune! #clickonthechicken #1tribemusic

  • @RushAustin
    @RushAustin 4 роки тому +4

    Saw Keb at Merlefest last year (2019) and he blew the doors off the place. Absolutely perfect.

  • @ukejoe6630
    @ukejoe6630 7 місяців тому +1

    As Good as it gets!! Absolutely great to listen to & soothes this man's soul!!!! Two greats and the best!!!

  • @bigrickshaberdashery2759
    @bigrickshaberdashery2759 4 роки тому +2

    can't stop playing and singing this song, amazing pair

  • @justindrakecroft
    @justindrakecroft 4 роки тому +1

    This was delightful

  • @frankboyd.
    @frankboyd. 4 роки тому +2

    Peace and love from Canada.
    Rarely hear voices as rich as yours.

  • @Chad-gg9kh
    @Chad-gg9kh Рік тому +1

    Taj is truly a great bandleader... he ssems like so much fun to play music with.

  • @ParkerPeete
    @ParkerPeete 4 роки тому +1

    Like a breath of fresh air.

  • @riverthecat
    @riverthecat 5 років тому +6

    Simply amazing...full of fun in a class of it's own..

  • @storicallat2857
    @storicallat2857 6 років тому +6

    Love this song so much, I can't get enough of this here song by Taj Mahal and Keb' Mo'

  • @stan4now
    @stan4now 2 роки тому

    Oh so smooooth, Diving Duck Blues. Thank You Taj Mahal, Keb' Mo', Paste and the Good Lord Above.

  • @paulgreen6903
    @paulgreen6903 4 роки тому +3

    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..............

    • @rickczainski9856
      @rickczainski9856 4 роки тому +1

      Paul Green ...and I thought I was the only one. Cheers brother.

    • @larrylinn8589
      @larrylinn8589 4 роки тому +1

      That is the blues.

  • @MrPhotodoc
    @MrPhotodoc 5 років тому +3

    Clicked LIKE before I even listened. Thank you.

  • @charliemcleod764
    @charliemcleod764 6 років тому +7

    Guitar masters at work here. Brawsome! Best from Scotland

    • @akennedy2498
      @akennedy2498 5 років тому

      Spot on Charlie McLeod. From here in Glasgow.

  • @wojtekhappywarrior1
    @wojtekhappywarrior1 5 років тому +2

    So beautiful I saw Taj Mahal when I was 17

  • @lukevaughan7706
    @lukevaughan7706 5 років тому +7

    Pure Gold !

  • @esslar1
    @esslar1 6 років тому +30

    I loved this! Just beautiful.

  • @MikeAldercreative
    @MikeAldercreative 2 роки тому +1

    If this is the kind of music you listen to you are probably a really good person.

  • @bg0252
    @bg0252 5 років тому +6

    all this music makes all my blues go away and puts everything in perspective 😊

    • @artysanmobile
      @artysanmobile 5 років тому +1

      Bonnie Goldstein Which is exactly what the blues was created for.

  • @kristenhancuch5827
    @kristenhancuch5827 4 роки тому +1

    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.

    • @yesitsme6851
      @yesitsme6851 Рік тому

      It's hard to smile when you have tears rolling down your cheeks.

  • @msappl
    @msappl 5 місяців тому

    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.

  • @Pransin7
    @Pransin7 4 роки тому +3

    How good does this sound to a human soul ...

  • @larrythelips
    @larrythelips 3 роки тому +3

    Effortless class, great performance and a great tune. Well done gentlemen

  • @mikepickering5446
    @mikepickering5446 2 роки тому +1

    The best...I needed this.

  • @nanordstrom
    @nanordstrom 6 років тому +7

    100% feeling and joy!!

  • @materialclassified
    @materialclassified 5 років тому +5

    This is my driving music..Relaxing.

  • @Zorgtruu
    @Zorgtruu 5 років тому +8

    Blues at his best!
    Really enjoy this.

  • @carlbowden4712
    @carlbowden4712 5 років тому +5

    I saw then do this at a show and it brought the house down. They did some very funny improv lyrics with it.

  • @charlesbukowski1894
    @charlesbukowski1894 4 роки тому +1

    One of the best.

  • @rogerleemeyzindi2979
    @rogerleemeyzindi2979 6 років тому +9

    PURE BEAUTY !

  • @JustinBrowndoggy
    @JustinBrowndoggy 5 років тому +3

    Love these 2. Byron bay Bluesfest in Australia rolls them out regularly. Both elegant talented gentlemen who fully represent the blues in the 21st century.

  • @manofharad
    @manofharad 5 років тому +4

    This is so good, it brings me to tears. Thanks Taj and Keb. And thanks Paste.

  • @durangoransom
    @durangoransom 5 років тому +7

    opens my heart wide with love -- to the very depth of my being!!! Wow.

  • @markmartin3221
    @markmartin3221 4 роки тому +3

    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

  • @giraffesinc.2193
    @giraffesinc.2193 6 років тому +4

    Absolutely beautiful - had the privilege to see these two last weekend at Pala. Please see them live if you can - their astounding personalities come alive in front of a crowd!

  • @wilfriedsommer9491
    @wilfriedsommer9491 4 роки тому +1

    Greetz from Hamburg.
    OUTSTANDING.