Taj Mahal - Queen Bee - Bloody Sunday Sessions

[@Blazestop]

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]

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]

I am very sorry for your loss.

[@Decentralized_Maze]

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]

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

[@GaryEtheridge-d5n]

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

[@Tay7WonderDog]

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]

What guitar is it?

[@Tay7WonderDog]

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

[@cameronragsdale1402]

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]

you got yourself one soulful guitar now....

[@danielfritz954]

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

[@greygrayerband5890]

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]

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

[@claudiasiefer8495]

Kester "Smitty" Smith ♥

[@openyoureyes3969]

Tough losing a friend.

[@jontorn]

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

[@rssaslow]

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

[@2561259]

Thanks for that. They are both great.

[@celticgodsoriginal]

thank you!

[@davidmatthews3131]

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

[@superbug1977]

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

[@CatioBoB]

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]

I want to hear you play!

[@hobbzie]

Taj is a National Treasure.

[@cassiespage]

This is so cool

[@MrsCandaceHaleWeir]

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]

Lucky You ❤❤❤❤

[@josephciresi802]

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

[@roberttaylor7064]

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

[@Kimmiejo]

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

[@josephciresi4070]

@@Kimmiejo its awesome

[@josephciresi4070]

@@roberttaylor7064 yep

[@nylesfrench3568]

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

[@samday6621]

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

[@To.Si.Ma.]

Had the same idea

[@noltwy]

I’ll give them $3.50

[@samday6621]

@@noltwy ...tree fiddeh?! 😄

[@alanoneill3065]

I laffed!

[@dannastewart4112]

Your post made me smile so big. ♥

[@eschatography]

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

[@imuzdalo]

Same here.

[@tomprobably5002]

the vibe is immaculate

[@northerniltree]

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

[@Guffy_DK]

This comment resonated too much! Wp sir!

[@DanielAppleton-lr9eq]

@@Guffy_DK Great Jazz knows NO barriers.

[@gatshatsha]

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]

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

[@dylanriesenbeck846]

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

[@delewan]

That sounds like a brief glimpse of heaven.

[@Cotton4all]

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

[@indiegemsthatjam3986]

Love that story!

[@effiebug4278]

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]

How neat! What an incredible creative force he is

[@woodywills1904]

What shop ?

[@marysherman1593]

Lucky you!!!

[@tracylemme1375]

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]

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.

[@saro9909]

damn I crave this video often

[@GradyElla]

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!

[@coriwallace4365]

Every time I watch this makes me happier

[@we_rebel]

That's why I keep coming back

[@lovethatagave]

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

[@dafttassia1960]

hope you're doing well still

[@john-nx4xn]

Benjamin Garrett can u enlighten us with 1 or 2 please

[@lovethatagave]

@@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]

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

[@dafttassia1960]

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

[@darrellcooling7670]

Quite possibly the coolest musician on the planet.

[@jesusislord7526]

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.

[@MrsCandaceHaleWeir]

It does

[@AFoulOdor]

Leavin Trunk on a juke would be the bomb.

[@kudeadhead18]

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.

[@blackbeansauce1150]

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

[@sunthrutrees7018]

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

[@collinmiller6686]

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

[@we_rebel]

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.

[@nef7939]

That was beautiful. I feel better now

[@thejonegcle7759]

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

[@jesusislord7526]

Queen Bee

[@thejonegcle7759]

@@jesusislord7526 QUEEN BEE !

[@kanealson5200]

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

[@Kotone10]

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

[@thomasventura6412]

only 17? =D

[@julioriginal]

from France, i love this music

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

[@MichaelDominici1968]

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

[@iphonewalkthroughs]

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]

I felt it! 🎉

[@bevwest7428]

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

[@JeffSmack]

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]

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.

[@jazzlander3594]

love that growl

[@alfredkowsky7374]

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

[@toocutepuppies6535]

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

[@A_Pa-Plainjane]

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

[@mondofuzz]

3:44 we understand some french !! "ça va bien chef !" equivalent to "alright cap !" You want this to never end, soo sweet !

[@mooserosser]

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

[@dschenk952]

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

[@Philyfreeze]

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

[@spadoukie]

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

[@griffinjones2217]

Taj is a national and personal treasure...

[@jasonpotapenko4723]

This makes my heart smile

[@204776439]

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

[@karenkelley9001]

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]

hello how are you doing it nice seeing you here ?

[@TooLooze]

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]

TooLooze you lucky dog.

[@bornagain1084]

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.

[@emergencyremedialtruth8593]

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.

[@DanielAppleton-lr9eq]

You were BLESSED by Taj.

[@quinnrollen]

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]

Raise your hat and bow!

[@susanr5546]

oh, so true. One of the best ever!

[@adc2327]

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]

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

[@quinnrollen]

@@andrew_owens7680 I would do that!

[@lizzybeth22]

2 million people can't be wrong!!

[@squirrelbutler2119]

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

[@sting615]

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

[@MasMan4966]

Great music 🎉

[@scbcgravitywars1770]

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

[@ookdanog]

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

[@lovefoxxx10]

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]

Yes Josie! Try this...kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5zdfKpnmtd5lbs

[@bornagain1084]

Yes maam.

[@bornagain1084]

You have good taste btw.

[@roblaw569]

Made to make you smile

[@gmd2222]

The cinematography & music is 💯

[@fatfox6706]

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

[@jacquesblair2027]

its a mule. lol

[@bobhoffer5426]

like I said dude!

[@mijnaillik6532]

Fat Fox I’m from NOLA and this takes me home even though I am far away

[@chasescanlon6488]

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.

[@brennangregory1645]

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]

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

[@TiqueO6]

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.)

[@geniegreentrees]

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

[@lisaashlock4057]

My Favorite all of time

[@charliemcleod764]

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]

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 ?

[@suehiple7195]

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

[@goldieARZ]

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!

[@johntoth211]

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

[@RELopez-mk4ic]

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

[@fumiqlovemusic700]

Satisfied n tickled to was my first knowing of this beautiful musician wow

[@740bakura]

His performances just get better with age!

[@joannehack7588]

Oh my. Rock me to my soul

[@FortunaZKat]

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

[@ronstuff6330]

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

[@seanhirtenmackms1589]

Greatest video ever!

[@sapelesteve]

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

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.

[@dandeocelot]

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

[@paulinechapman5669]

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

[@Norther56]

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

[@fenwayify]

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...

[@notgoingdownwithoutafight1606]

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!

[@tuncayakcelik4806]

You're not old, old man

[@tuncayakcelik4806]

50 is nothing

[@bookman100]

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".

[@russellpowers86]

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

[@hamburgerdan101]

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

[@wayneperry7077]

I was lucky enough to see Taj in the early 1990's in Portland,Oregon. It was in some old house where concerts were held,I can't remember the name of the venue but it was great, just him and his guitar and a few dozen people sitting around him listening in a living room.. He was super nice and an amazing musician !

[@Cris_MUC]

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

[@havenheidbrink9961]

I remember good times in Eugene OR. Wow hall. BB King as well. Every year.

[@edgeriderrocks8997]

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

[@delbert9813]

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

[@pstephano]

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.

[@MrsCandaceHaleWeir]

Ditto

[@AFoulOdor]

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.

[@chuckmobile]

He's just one cool cat! Just perfect.

[@J0HN01DATA]

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.

[@BarneyDavey]

I love this and Taj so much. He is a national treasure. This performance and video are perfections

[@mexguyana]

Thank you Taj Mahal. I recall seeing you in Montreal and Toronto. Also still have your CD that you graciously signed for me. Dec. 18. 21

[@norbert6966]

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

[@paulad574]

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!!

[@carlosmelgar6583]

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.

[@steveberkson3873]

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

[@markomescrelo9501]

cheers people from Croatia! Taj is one of few

[@blueeyessiamese]

How enjoyable is that! Happy feels so good to “Rock My Soul”. Thankyou

[@cynamonstudio]

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 !

[@shanevincek364]

I thank God for beautiful singing souls like yawls. Thank you as well.

[@MJ-dq8ik]

I was lucky enough to see Taj in concert twice - once in a rather big auditorium as part of the O Brother Where Art Thou tour but then in a tiny space that sat around 80 people and it was just him onstage with his guitar. Magical!!!!

[@BISBANIAN]

Thank you Taj Mahal, for your incredible music and for sharing.

[@djglowell]

First concert I went to was the 1968 Newport Folk Festival. Taj Mahal played with his band. Been following him ever since.

[@repdale]

Taj is THE coolest

[@MrsCandaceHaleWeir]

I was hanging out in the student union at ASU in Tempe, Az. Tak walked in with a guitar and started playing then singing. As people were walking through, they stopped and didnt continue. Soon the place was packed. Then he turned the audience into a musical unstument that he played. It was an amazing spontainious event back in the 70s. He played down the street later is a tiny little bar that I would never have gone into otherwise. It was a treat both in the large room of the student union and even more so inthat tiny bar. Ive been a fan ever since.

[@MusicHeartofMine2012]

New Orleans - like no other!

[@federicobalboa9145]

without doubt!

[@vidjagameenjoyer]

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