Kevin Morby - Beautiful Strangers (Live on KEXP)

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  • Опубліковано 18 жов 2017
  • KEXP.ORG presents Kevin Morby performing "Beautiful Strangers" live at The Triple Door as part of KEXP's VIP Club concert series. Recorded August 21, 2017.
    Host: Troy Nelson
    Audio Engineer: Craig Montgomery
    Cameras: Jim Beckmann, Alaia D'Alessandro, Scott Holpainen & Justin Wilmore
    Editor: Jim Beckmann
    kexp.org
    www.kevinmorby.com

КОМЕНТАРІ • 189

  • @barbarajohnson763
    @barbarajohnson763 2 роки тому +257

    I heard a part of this on a TV commercial and the melody stuck in my head. I am 87 years old and I had a problem finding the the song, but I did. It touches me in a way that I can't describe. I love this song. Bless you young man for being able to touch others through your music. May you continue!

    • @chriswieman
      @chriswieman 2 роки тому +10

      Well done, Barbara!
      Check out his songs Harlem River; Slow Train; Miles, Miles Miles; Campfire; Destroyer; and The Ballad of Arlo Jones.
      Those are my favorites, so far. 😊

    • @Captc5766
      @Captc5766 2 роки тому +19

      I heard it on the Air Bnb commercial too Barbara! What a neat song!

    • @dougrositzke767
      @dougrositzke767 2 роки тому +14

      Yup..I’m 68 and heard it on Airbnb ad and it just grabbed me..Never too old to appreciate good music when I hear it…

    • @lisaeischens2352
      @lisaeischens2352 2 роки тому +10

      That’s wonderful Barbara. I hope that you’re doing well. This song really is amazing.

    • @themysticmuse1111
      @themysticmuse1111 2 роки тому +2

      ua-cam.com/video/cvhr99DlMWU/v-deo.html
      .
      ua-cam.com/video/9VB7J_mF9Uo/v-deo.html

  • @cami.nugent2388
    @cami.nugent2388 3 роки тому +98

    “you’ve got a sweet voice child, why don’t you use it?”
    Gets me every time

  • @Thacarshee
    @Thacarshee 4 роки тому +142

    This must be heaven's theme song

    • @jengarcia6957
      @jengarcia6957 3 роки тому +3

      I told my husband to play this at my funeral

    • @doglady9334
      @doglady9334 2 роки тому +1

      Oh i want it for my funeral too.

    • @liannemarie2504
      @liannemarie2504 2 роки тому +3

      I thought that was welcome to the jungle.....

    • @dyinggoblin5668
      @dyinggoblin5668 2 роки тому +1

      @@liannemarie2504 hilarious broke out laughing so hard .i needed that . Take care

    • @liannemarie2504
      @liannemarie2504 2 роки тому

      @@dyinggoblin5668 lol, you're welcome!! I'll be here all week!

  • @dianaross6809
    @dianaross6809 2 роки тому +20

    My son died 2 years ago in a motorcycle wreck. He just 21. I "carry his name every day". Thank you.

  • @doglady9334
    @doglady9334 2 роки тому +33

    Im a new fan thanks to the new AirBnB ad. This song alone is BRILLIANT!!!

  • @marshallvancesalloriginalm5142
    @marshallvancesalloriginalm5142 2 роки тому +41

    I have never heard of this guy. Absolutely fantastic, deepest amazing lyrics. Love his sound, his mood, his style, his guitar playing , loving this ….

  • @jesseposada6986
    @jesseposada6986 2 роки тому +18

    Hearing this song used for an Airbnb commercial brought me here. I liked the lyrics and the sound of the song so much, that I had to Shazam it. Cool song Mr. Kevin Morby.

    • @missank9542
      @missank9542 Рік тому +2

      Me too. Such a fantastic song deserve better than and Airbnb commerical. Glad I found it

  • @capndangerous
    @capndangerous 6 років тому +63

    Such a powerful song. Overwhelmingly beautiful and sad, yet hopeful.

  • @MegaRebba
    @MegaRebba 5 років тому +28

    I Cant stop listening to this

    • @charlesudell8323
      @charlesudell8323 2 роки тому +1

      I'm playing acoustic and electric lead..
      This is the stuff I've waited for..
      OMG OMG, soul on 🔥.. truth is here at last!!!

  • @rustyjohnson5018
    @rustyjohnson5018 2 роки тому +5

    I'm 409 years old and my great great great great grandson showed me this song. I'm lovin it.

    • @eccentricraven
      @eccentricraven 2 місяці тому

      Dang 409 yrs old, what's your secret lol😂

  • @jasonlampa
    @jasonlampa 4 роки тому +28

    I want this played at my funeral.

  • @sarahroles6423
    @sarahroles6423 4 роки тому +25

    There's a line in this song that really speaks to me . The only other person ever to say it was my dead mother . Kevin has just repeated her words . My heart,,,,,,,

  • @mikaellanden7218
    @mikaellanden7218 3 роки тому +13

    This song saves me over and over again. Wished it was longer

  • @billg4204
    @billg4204 2 роки тому +20

    Love listening to music, every now and then you run across a real gem like this song.

    • @dyinggoblin5668
      @dyinggoblin5668 2 роки тому +1

      That is so true and i too found it because advertisers paid to have it in their commercial, but there it is one of the finest songs I've ever heard touches me in all ways and words .It is indeed these gems stumbled upon for me that make music such an amazing pleasure to take in letting it change you thru sounds and lyrics . Thank you Kevin Morby ....for your music and your work.

  • @mickeymcguire8361
    @mickeymcguire8361 4 роки тому +74

    Nice! Hints of lyrics and arrangement of Dylan and Cohen plus a uniqueness of his own. Well played!

    • @sandinista2218
      @sandinista2218 3 роки тому +2

      N a sprinkle of JJ cale

    • @kimlathem9235
      @kimlathem9235 2 роки тому

      Leonard continues to influence. Hear him in this. "Hallelujah"

    • @harrisondreher7810
      @harrisondreher7810 2 роки тому +1

      Great catch a lot of people wouldn't have gotten that 👍🏽

    • @kooneya
      @kooneya 2 роки тому

      Tower of sing vibes, dylan and hints of grateful dead

    • @TheCalliopeSky
      @TheCalliopeSky Рік тому +1

      …and Lou Reed

  • @92blckt
    @92blckt 5 років тому +22

    one of the most beautiful songs ever written!!! Such soul

  • @carolebienfait2824
    @carolebienfait2824 2 роки тому +8

    Fee-fi-fo-fum ❤️ love it
    And thanks to Airbnb I discovered this:)

  • @cyndimiller3569
    @cyndimiller3569 2 роки тому +11

    Why haven't I heard of this song until it was featured in a recent commercial? One of the most beautiful songs ever. Sings like Bob Dylan & resembles Michael Hutchence.

    • @lisaeischens2352
      @lisaeischens2352 2 роки тому +4

      If it wasn’t for that commercial I wouldn’t have heard it. I immediately said who the hell is this amazing guy and went searching. Just wonderful.

    • @annsomerville8896
      @annsomerville8896 Рік тому +1

      Thank Goodness for adverts!!!Love this so much

  • @88meemaw88
    @88meemaw88 2 роки тому +6

    Wow, he’s really unique. Heard this song in a commercial and had to check it out. Definitely a keeper.

  • @StefanKRV
    @StefanKRV 3 роки тому +21

    This song puts me to piece. I love it so much. Thank you!

    • @magdaraubenheimer9572
      @magdaraubenheimer9572 2 роки тому

      Can't believe I've never heard this song before. Absolutely beautiful!💖

  • @ronster369
    @ronster369 2 роки тому +9

    This will be seen by very few - Please understand that this is a protest song where all the proceeds were donated to Everytown For Gun Safety. It's a song against gun violence. When he says pray for Paris - He is referring to the mass shooting in Paris. When he speaks of 49 dead - He is referring to the gay nightclub mass shooting in Orlando. When he speaks of Freddie Gray - He is referring to what cops joke about giving a 'suspect' a rough ride where he is handcuffed, put in the back of a van unsecured and driven around recklessly stopping and speeding up to make it a nightmare for the man in the back. Freddie Gray died after his ride from a spinal injury. All 6 officers were never convicted of anything.
    It's an awesome, stunning spiritual song. Just make sure you understand what it is saying to you.

    • @ozarkecologies
      @ozarkecologies Рік тому +2

      Glad someone else is recognizing this. One of the reasons this song is so touching to me is the unique spin on a protest song. It’s a loving dedication to those unjustly killed; this song is the halo above their heads. Beauty in the face of undeserved death and discrimination.

  • @BremnerWilliam
    @BremnerWilliam 6 років тому +40

    ..they can not scared us or stop the music (c) what a words

  • @seanmcglynn3638
    @seanmcglynn3638 4 роки тому +6

    Oh i am sorry i am sorry Freddy gray gets me everytime beautiful song Kevin has been singing this for years...

  • @mpamparimpampatzi5374
    @mpamparimpampatzi5374 3 роки тому +41

    Lyrics
    If you ever hear that thunder
    Put your eye to the sky, boy, and wonder
    Maybe there's a kingdom above the weather
    Oh, and whether you're gonna get our name is up to him
    If you ever hear that crying
    In the distance like some siren
    Maybe there's a singer
    With no ring around their little finger
    No love
    And If I lose my voice
    If I have no choice but to go quiet
    Won't you sing for me a melody into the night there
    Well, if I die too young, if the wolf he comes
    Fee-fi-fo-fum
    If I die too young, oh, if the locust come
    Well then, run, run, run
    Free
    If you ever hear that gunshot
    You may think 'bout what you do but you don't got
    Say a prayer, think of mother, I am a rock
    If you ever hear that sound now
    If the door gets kicked in here, they come now
    Think of others, be their cover
    I am what they're not
    Pray for Paris
    They can not scare us
    Or stop the music
    Your sweet voice, child
    Why don't you use it?
    If I die too young, or the gunmen come, I'm full of love
    So release me, every piece of me, up above
    (Up above, ooh ooh ooh)
    Love my mama and my papa
    Love my sister, can't stand the coppers up in their choppers
    Oh, flying overhead, forty-nine dead
    Singing, oh, my Lord, come carry me home
    Oh, my Lord, come carry me home
    I'm singing oh, my God, oh, my Lord
    Oh, my God, oh, my Lord
    Oh, my God, oh, my Lord
    Oh, my Lord
    And if I die too young for something I ain't done
    Carry my name every day
    Oh, I'm sorry
    Oh, I'm sorry
    Freddie Gray
    But sleep easy like baby Jesus in a manger
    Oh, sleep easy like little Jesus, beautiful stranger
    Oh, beautiful stranger
    If I die too young, let all that I've done be remembered
    And I'll sleep easy like baby Jesus in his manger
    And I'll sleep easy like little Jesus, safe from danger
    Carry onward, like some songbird, beautiful stranger
    Carry onward, like some songbird, beautiful stranger
    Oh, beautiful stranger

  • @seanmcglynn3638
    @seanmcglynn3638 4 роки тому +7

    Just a soft peaceful dance for all the things we wont have

  • @marcomarc2900
    @marcomarc2900 3 роки тому +6

    Merci pour cet hommage ❤
    Respect and love from France

  • @sarahroles6423
    @sarahroles6423 4 роки тому +15

    Beautiful song . Can't stop listening

  • @troy204
    @troy204 2 роки тому +5

    awesome voice and awesome lyrics

  • @edwardprice140
    @edwardprice140 Рік тому +2

    Amazing sound editing. Thanks Craig Montgomery for a perfect recording. Just heard this on WTSQ in 2022

  • @JayJoJonny
    @JayJoJonny 2 роки тому +3

    Nice! Simply beautiful! Nice lyrics, painting a picture, reminds of Dylan…when he had a voice

  • @hgoodin1013
    @hgoodin1013 2 роки тому +3

    Lou Reed meets Bob Dylan meets Nick Drake. All rolled into one. Beautiful song.

  • @chrismoser9676
    @chrismoser9676 8 місяців тому +1

    It brings tears to my eyes: "If i did too young for something I ain't done, carry my name. Oh I'm sorry, oh I'm sorry Freddie Gray" ❤️

  • @jaimemdc1192
    @jaimemdc1192 6 років тому +13

    So powerfull ,soulfull and tremendous lyric in this song with a perfect melody! R.I.P all of them

  • @a.franco5020
    @a.franco5020 2 роки тому +3

    Love this so much! Mazzy Star with hint of Dylan. Soothes the soul just right. This is what music is supposed to sound like! Perfection!!❤

  • @kevingates8877
    @kevingates8877 Рік тому

    39 years old, and just discovered this song. Very deep💪🏽👌🏽

  • @sylvieshewchuck8984
    @sylvieshewchuck8984 Рік тому

    Same here, on a commercial.. never skipped it.. I rewind and put the lyrics on my search bar and boom I listening it over and his voice just wow.❤

  • @bearzalski
    @bearzalski 4 роки тому +2

    These words Mean so much today, it’s unbelievable.

  • @G.H.A.2770
    @G.H.A.2770 2 роки тому +2

    Beautiful!

  • @chrismoser9676
    @chrismoser9676 8 місяців тому

    "They cannot scare us or stop the music. You have a sweet voice child, why dont you use it?" 😢♥️

  • @ludmilazurdo7135
    @ludmilazurdo7135 6 років тому +12

    Really love this song!

  • @williamnunes8664
    @williamnunes8664 4 роки тому +11

    Que privilégio conhecer Kevin Morby
    Brasil aqui ♥

  • @lauradamico3027
    @lauradamico3027 5 років тому +12

    Tra Cohen e Dylan...c'e' MORBY!...E' un piacere ascoltarlo. ..auguro a lui un grande grande successo!!!laura

  • @c4berpaw
    @c4berpaw 2 роки тому

    I LOVE the commercial that has a clip of this song in it………..That is what lead me to this artist, via Shazam app on the my phone. There are some commercials out now that are so sweet and tender that no matter what I’m doing, I just have to stop and go to the TV and watch…..This is just one.

  • @scottscholtes4530
    @scottscholtes4530 2 роки тому +10

    I see a lot of Dylan and Coen comparisons, but to me this has Lou Reed’s fingerprints all over it. Listen to The Velvet Underground’s Pale Blue Eyes if you are unfamiliar with it.

  • @footsieevo
    @footsieevo Рік тому

    Same as heard this song on an advert. It just captivated me.beautiful music.

  • @augustwestusa
    @augustwestusa 2 роки тому +2

    It was nice of KM to share this song with everyone on stage during his last tour...but this solo version is too dreamy. Wow.

  • @femykeuben
    @femykeuben Місяць тому

    Gosh, I would love to be a DJ for this RadioStation. This Artist, Thank you Kevin, you weaved a magnificent modern protest song here. I dont have the money atm to buy you officially, but people are hearing you through me, when I play songs too hard... which I am allowed to do by most my neighbours. As I manifestate as Dj`Tulip from Amsterdam. ~Namaste~

  • @malfairplay3795
    @malfairplay3795 Рік тому +3

    Every now and then the adverts introduce you to a song that drives you to google investigating who is it ?

  • @jasongardner2546
    @jasongardner2546 Рік тому

    I heard it on an advert as well,luv it n his other stuff ❤

  • @aliens19
    @aliens19 Рік тому +1

    Want this in top ten songs. Very inspirational 👍✌️

  • @juanpina5983
    @juanpina5983 4 роки тому +6

    such underrated song

  • @HerStoryofMusic
    @HerStoryofMusic Рік тому

    I could listen to this forever 💌

  • @amaria9615
    @amaria9615 4 роки тому +6

    Fala se não é a melhor msc ?? Obrigada por essa belezaaaa🇧🇷

    • @xDarkHGx
      @xDarkHGx Рік тому +1

      mt bom isso ai bah

  • @1001videoclips
    @1001videoclips 4 роки тому +40

    Lou Reed’s spiritual son

    • @mikevail1047
      @mikevail1047 2 роки тому

      Your are right on, i thought it was lou reed

  • @user-bn3zo3mh5v
    @user-bn3zo3mh5v 2 роки тому +14

    It's a shame you have to really dig for music like this. Love his studio version and hoping he is having some success. A little Bob Dylan, a little Tom Petty. The acoustics of this would be great at Bluegrass Underground.

  • @cookiecarooi
    @cookiecarooi 4 роки тому +5

    happy 2020 everyone!!!! 01:10

  • @westtexasbaja
    @westtexasbaja 6 років тому +3

    Goddammit. Fantastic. More. Please.

  • @nundlollchristine8054
    @nundlollchristine8054 Рік тому

    meaningful words and beautiful tune, sung with great thought and feeling

  • @webetuckin
    @webetuckin 2 роки тому +8

    Who’s here from the Airbnb commercial?

  • @glenna.jaspart1391
    @glenna.jaspart1391 3 роки тому +4

    A moving reference to the Paris terrorist attacks of Nov 13th 2015. Le Bataclan, a famous music venue, was most notably attacked while a concert was being performed. 90 people were killed.

  • @nimbusflamel8844
    @nimbusflamel8844 6 місяців тому

    I'm convinced that Kevin Morby is just an alias for Taran Killem after Taran got fired from SNL and now he just makes music ❤

  • @karlbischoff5181
    @karlbischoff5181 2 роки тому

    Great song! Never heard until today

  • @ninabeem4305
    @ninabeem4305 4 роки тому +1

    I’m in love 😍

  • @lauradamico3027
    @lauradamico3027 5 років тому +2

    E' un piacere ascoltarlo...👍👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏laura

  • @mixeduppaint3816
    @mixeduppaint3816 4 роки тому +2

    love it

  • @cherylphillips7860
    @cherylphillips7860 Рік тому

    Just beautiful

  • @MrPiha
    @MrPiha Рік тому

    perfect

  • @NyndeLOL
    @NyndeLOL 6 років тому +3

    Splendid

  • @TheFlaccidSquirrel
    @TheFlaccidSquirrel Рік тому +1

    There's hope for music

  • @lindajones7338
    @lindajones7338 Рік тому

    Fantastic!

  • @robertcasteel7039
    @robertcasteel7039 5 років тому +1

    so good

  • @MiaMia-wu4ub
    @MiaMia-wu4ub 2 роки тому +2

    Leonard Cohen and Bobby Dylan. Combo and. More and young….. where did this guy come from???? I haven’t looked yet….. i suppose I’ve been in the dark about his existence til now…. I’m happy to be at the party.

  • @edtfttdp
    @edtfttdp 4 роки тому +3

    Fantástica

  • @msaltzma
    @msaltzma 2 роки тому

    This is such a cool song

  • @aliens19
    @aliens19 Рік тому +1

    Genius

  • @MysteryGrey
    @MysteryGrey 3 роки тому

    Everyone who can stand, stand firm. Believe in the Maran Eshu Mashika!

  • @papercrown5063
    @papercrown5063 2 роки тому

    Came across this song by accident thought it was from the 50-60 originally, is it? Anyway love at first hearing! ❤️❤️❤️it !perfection❣️

  • @wildflower2793
    @wildflower2793 3 роки тому +1

    Max, much love : )

  • @Mohanadeva
    @Mohanadeva 3 роки тому

    Wow.
    Thank you,
    Namaskar

  • @tuckergreen2818
    @tuckergreen2818 2 роки тому

    Great song.

  • @timgrootes872
    @timgrootes872 4 роки тому +1

    very niceeeee

  • @FNFIHOCTW
    @FNFIHOCTW 2 роки тому

    Lovely

  • @Bungy53
    @Bungy53 Рік тому

    another American troubadour, and a very good one , i;d say he is De-luxe from UK

  • @sarahjones3338
    @sarahjones3338 2 роки тому

    I liked it.

  • @mtdewramen
    @mtdewramen 2 роки тому +1

    Only song i didn't release myself i heard live.

  • @ayzoman179
    @ayzoman179 5 років тому +1

    ❤️

  • @muslumnuriakcum7402
    @muslumnuriakcum7402 3 роки тому

    KEVİN, GERÇEKTEN ÇOK MASUM VE DÜRÜSTSÜN !

  • @Gregasaki
    @Gregasaki 4 роки тому +1

    Vox a touch hot. Great song

  • @sb2054
    @sb2054 4 роки тому +1

    wow

  • @joquebededias8916
    @joquebededias8916 3 роки тому +1

    👏👏👏😍❤

  • @amandam.martin9905
    @amandam.martin9905 2 роки тому

    💗

  • @chryscarrevoltz2665
    @chryscarrevoltz2665 Рік тому

    ♥ ♥

  • @charlottewimmer2903
    @charlottewimmer2903 2 роки тому

    💕💕💕💕💕

  • @gauravtejpal8901
    @gauravtejpal8901 2 роки тому

    oh he's got a great look as well!

  • @hoytmccloskey5967
    @hoytmccloskey5967 2 роки тому +1

    Wonderful heavy smacks of Dylan

  • @murielbague6018
    @murielbague6018 2 роки тому

    🙏🏼🙏🏽🙏🏿

  • @roolenoir3183
    @roolenoir3183 2 роки тому

    Ohh!!!

  • @79blueingreen
    @79blueingreen 6 років тому +10

    Lou

  • @octavianprisacaru
    @octavianprisacaru 6 років тому +1

    good

  • @aliens19
    @aliens19 Рік тому

    Thought it was an IKEA. Add but I was wrong. Brill tune. 10/10