Jens Lekman - Black Cab (live)

Jens Lekman live at Konserthuset, Gothenburg, Sweden December 11, 2003

[@fishbonebuba]

I totally agree. Seeing Jens live is a totally different experience. He's more expressive - more personal. I can't wait to see him again.

[@sallycinnamon9237]

How can this already be 20 years old?

[@racheljanehulsey]

"Oh pardon me, ma'am?" You're so polite, Jens! "Well, maybe I am, maybe I am."

[@mickeymousebaby]

this is the best video on youtube, please don't ever delete it. and if you do, please send it it me :P

[@rohit275]

I dont know why you guys are calling this version bad. I think it's just as brilliant as any other version of this song. I love the mandolin.

[@listigt]

it's 5.40 am and I've been up watching Lekman videos on youtube since 3 am. How can I possibly go to sleep. Never knew his live performances were this magical(allthough this one is far from the best one I've seen here)

[@iman-]

the opening of the song sounds so like...beautiful.

[@Koshirozation]

i still can't believe this is from 2003 .....

[@atomickiwi]

the rmandolin (especially at the beginning) gives me chills, it's so good.

[@joefarries]

I keep coming back for more

[@MoiraRussell]

Those percussionists/backup singers just knock me right out.

[@joefarries]

Thanks

[@darktowersl]

can't believe he was only 22 here....!!!!!!!!

[@fkos86]

Jesus, this is so lovely *.*

[@noiso666]

The bass player needs to buy a tuner. His E is way out. Jens, if you read this, I am at your service here in SF, CA, as a bass player that owns a tuner and uses it. This is one of the best written songs I've ever witnessed. It would be an honor.

[@SloppyTransistors]

My favorite version of this song. The mandolin is gorgeous. He must have had a reason to censor the swears, but that's a minor thing.

[@joefarries]

Best video ever..seriously brilliant.

[@kaylapowpow]

this is so lovely!

[@BeforeTheSummerEnds]

Maybe I am, maybe I am!

[@kentmitchell9971]

Subscribed. Thanks for keeping this online.

[@joefarries]

i still love this vid please keep it up

[@dobbsiancant]

terrific version.thank you for posting.

[@Koshirozation]

2003!!!

[@phonyame]

lek, ur the best

[@zeppelinwho]

Think he likes Magnetic Fields?

[@Bane-l7h]

I know, rite??

[@fums63]

God Damn = Pardon Me, Ma'am Haha, still a great song

[@shooshatowers8059]

He's touring again?

[@fums63]

@zeppelinwho Actually he does. He's covered "Yeah, Oh Yeah!"

[@joefarries]

He's a lot different than morrisey in his rhythms and lyrics.He is a bit more organic in his ideas and music.Morrisey while fantastic is about pop right now.Plus Jens plays different styles every time he plays. Morrisey is great and all but Jens is a lot more dynamic i think right now.

[@mikeydread62]

Unlike Morrissey, Jens is not a misanthrope

[@Jamesbharris2]

@MilkYAY101 Isn't it just? Mandolins are under-used in contemporary music.

[@budybradley]

how many people are at this concert....

[@ajmcapital]

maybe i am.........maybe i am...............

[@Jamesbharris2]

Anyone know the mandolin tab for this?

[@talktal]

live he kind of sounds like calvin johnson

[@Pegasus_pegs]

Just turn the music up and keep your mouth shut! 🎶

[@blonede]

he totally samples left banke-something on my mind

[@lsamoa]

@joshhulsey If I remember well, the original lyrics were " oh no goddamn, i missed the last tram... goddam goddam..." lol

[@racheljanehulsey]

@lsamoa Thanks for explaining the joke!

[@sandex3000]

Mycke Mycke Bra!

[@hatchbuddy]

@zeppelinwho That is exactly what I thought!

[@fastfrankblack]

he sounds quite out of tune himself quite a bit - this is almost amazing

[@TallFastLoud]

too bad he had to say "Pardon me ma'am" as opposed to "Goddamn" but besides that, it's quite a good performance.