THE MARCUS KING BAND - "Rita is Gone" (Live at JITV HQ in Los Angeles, CA)

[@JamintheVan]

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[@ethanhart6274]

I hope everyone understands how much of a once in a lifetime talent this kid is.

[@purpledahliamedium1968]

soulful savant

[@y0Fiqqy]

the whole band is just utter utter talent man, i love this

[@doomeex2419]

Just unbeliveble

[@alicantube]

soooo true!

[@peterlindberg4557]

Oh, yes! We do.

[@EricBlackmonGuitar]

This kid is amazing! I have known his Dad since 9th grade. We played guitar with different bands and traded licks for years! Now Marcus kicks both me and his dad's butt on guitar! I heard him sing and was blown away a second time when he was just 17 years old! I am black and have played in many bands and made a living at it and still do as a full time music teacher who plays 8 instruments. Marcus plays and sings with more soul than ANY of the black R&B and blues players that I performed with over the years. So glad to see that he is starting to get the attention that he deserves. He gets better every time I listen. Rock on Marcus!

[@DrewElGringasho]

EricBlackmonGuitar hey man on a side not I enjoy jamming to your tracks you put up! Great stuff. Good to see you on this video and that is high praise. Bless!

[@paulrogers4852]

I was able to hang out with Marcus and his dad when they played in Kalamazoo a few months back and they're both just super solid dudes on top of being brilliant musicians. His dad definitely helps to make sure he stays humble when it's so easy for kids his age to get a big head. I can't wait for him to come back around in a couple months.

[@ddesign63]

Pls read my post just above yours. This shit is legit! Their must be a Black man trapped inside his body. Damn...., he is the S_ _T!!!

[@brainstain2904]

So true Eric he is phenomenal good band too!

[@jonmiller19845]

ddesign63 c-lo green! Same mouth and nose

[@tucker2251]

idk who the hell rita is, but thank God she's gone.

[@Smeewa]

I think she killed herself. Listen to the intro again. Sad song.

[@witchsabbath13]

Guys, Rita is the sister of Dexter, from the series called Dexter about a serial killer cop!

[@aceou]

@@witchsabbath13 Rita is his wife and mother of Dexter's kid. Marcus did say in an interview that "Rita" in the song is from Dexter. She was murdered in the show (sorry, spoilers). But not by Dexter. By another killer.

[@Stangil1]

lol

[@mugwolf9252]

Amen brotha amen

[@duaneleitch7648]

ridiculously insane for 23 years old. The soul the passion . A legend in the making

[@MaynardGKrebs-gv4vy]

I have been on this earth for 67 and Marcus is truly a phenom....can't wait to see him live. I know Stevie Ray is looking down saying "Damn, that little chubby man can play..."

[@JackettiBallognese]

I think he was 20 here. Insane.

[@ktthomas7714]

Soul man

[@d.kuczewski2824]

ice sarah o the fiddile bridge eatiful keyoard bridg E 🏳‍🌈🏳‍🌈🪅🪅🪅

[@elliotbrown9760]

this is some of the best live mixing i've ever heard from any artist. Top notch sound engineer

[@jimolson8810]

Seriously. That is the truth. I have never heard a better live performance recording and sound mixing. The person who mixed this is legend.

[@mateoostojic5869]

Crazy...small room with woodwinds brass and drums and everything is clear separated in mix and didn't lose tonal quality. Vocal on dynamic mic sounds like studio recording great reverb and processing I'd say even better than on the studio track.

[@Brian-rq8hi]

Sounds like it was performed in a studio which is nuts.

[@j.scheutjens7290]

True but checkout winery dogs live -> kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z5OuY3yhp6icapY

[@bobcobb6742]

Jam in the van does not fuck around 🤌 5 star sound people

[@louisianagrandstand]

Rita may be gone, but whoever mixed this track is outta this world! Kudos.

[@crumb5756]

Can we just appreciate how locked in the bass and drums are too?! These guys are masters of their craft!

[@johngavin1448]

Sooooo locked in. 10 outta 10 drums mane

[@cmsgtjasonh5794]

Tracks??

[@johnhouse3898]

I think when Otis Redding, Sam Cooke, James Brown, Steve Marriott, Duane Allman and B.B. King passed their souls immediately went into this guy... fortunately.

[@grahamwheat2179]

Tell your friends about this guy. Hell, make your dog listen to this band.

[@clifflef]

My dog is the one that told me about him. I thanked her again today.

[@melaniebotting6397]

Best reply I've ever seen on KZbin. Funny man.

[@ViciousTuna2012]

Thank her again tomorrow. Thank her till the end of time.

[@TheScreamingBeagle]

My previous dog had a good taste in music kzbin.info/www/bejne/i33anqV8mK55iZo . The new one doesn't know shit.

[@74dartman13]

Graham Wheat she's laying here listening right along with me!🐶😀

[@brianaxb9429]

4:48 that look at the band sayin "transition im ready to go in" absolute gold

[@glensimpson9018]

Buy their albums and you'll be glad. Catch a live show and you'll be changed. MKB is that rare thing in music when all the stars align and some strange magic happens. Super cool dudes too!

[@jaharris1701]

bought both his albums on Itunes, really diggin this dude !!!!

[@Casey_J96]

Jim Harris same I hope to see him someday if he comes around.

[@pokemic8552]

Glen Simpson. i seen them at wanne he killed it was playing with other bands. played with wide spread panic wsmfp!!!!

[@pokemic8552]

look up the mountain jam

[@clairebo_bg2429]

Very much agree!!! Seeing them live is life changing. They brought my love and passion for music back. From the lyrics to every note each instrument sings, has you emotionally invested. They are awesome!

[@annhancock4509]

He has surrounded himself with a super talented group of musicians. The rythym section is killer , both horns are phenomenal and keys perfection. Add Mr King to this mix and it a deadly combonation.

[@JBPhish73]

Agreed! The bass man is awesome. Saw them live opening for Tedeschi Trucks Band

[@nwk-wt3ty]

Word - this was a team effort. Sublime.

[@AssassinGreen]

The whole package for sure

[@duaneleitch7648]

I couldn't say it any better

[@ezzong]

@@JBPhish73 a song with him dueting with Susan Tedeschi would be the best thing ever.

[@AssBagComedy]

Whoever recorded and mixed the audio in this video should do your next album. Beautifully done. Incredible song.

[@hddbug]

AssBagComedy great sound in such a small space

[@JohnnyBoyBlues]

I would point exactly that. The mixing is perfect! You can hear everything so well and defined.

[@itsphe]

As an audio engineer, I agree with this comment

[@itsphe]

Simple setup but it has a bold and poignant sound

[@Fex.]

As an audio engineer / producer / composer - I also agree. This is studio quality recording.

[@RitaRiley-w4d]

I'm RITA! I'm home❤

[@butchergonemad6520]

Hi Rita 😂

[@Fabao1209]

😂

[@thomaslarkin2530]

You go, girl!!😉

[@lisasmit1856]

HIS VOICE IS SICK!! Omygod love it

[@ericcrow2015]

honey lungs

[@RM-gm7lu]

Ha haa! yup

[@o-REDBEARD-o]

Whoever decided there should be a bud light ad right before the guitar solo deserves at least weekends at the county jail smh

[@binola]

For at least THE first 10 years

[@andrewhuff9294]

See shit like that is why KZbin Premium is the way to go, no ads whatsoever

[@butchcassidy3373]

I just back it up and listen to it again commercial free. They ain't taking my joy.

[@o-REDBEARD-o]

@@butchcassidy3373 fair but my point still stands. #LockHimUp

[@brianbytheocean]

AdBlock my dudes

[@alexhebert7730]

Holy fuck. Rita is not coming back.

[@jwcross6110]

Fuck Rita. He can do better

[@mrbraindead12]

The song is actually about the character Rita from Dexter.

[@FlyingPeluche]

I think you misunderstood his statement, the name Rita comes from the character Dexter, the lyrics were previously written

[@bradduran7751]

That bitch better think again!!!

[@joefelice5062]

I just did both

[@deff3060]

Saw him open for Chris Stapleton yesterday, he burnt up the stage and the horns are such a great addition to his southern soul. Covered sabbath and we all fell about the place🤯

[@theastraykhan]

I have a feeling he’s going to end up as one of the greats.

[@DiSoRdErLy0604]

All praise Ethan Glaze and Sean p Jones for the sublime sound engineering! A band is only ever as good as the engineer. He brought this to life! Amazing performance! Such a tight band!

[@janegrassmarket1414]

Jam in The Van is a National Treasure.

[@EricHaines-k6z]

If you haven’t seen this your in for a treat

[@elrafa782]

With Marcus King, I can’t choose between voice or guitar ! So soulful ! And surprise, almost jazzy sometimes ! Love this man. Super band too, of course.

[@STSGuitar16]

That solo is suuuuuuper jazzy. And to think that he literally just improvised that on the spot blows my mind man. Insane talent. I play guitar and learning that solo has been a masterclass for me in terms of how to play a soulful bluesy solo with a lot of jazz elements throughout. He studied jazz guitar for a few years with a teacher and it really shows.

[@andrewfuller62]

He can really rock too. Check out his version of Sin's A Good Man's Brother (it is insane) or any of his many War Pigs (Black Sabbath) covers.

[@bobwilkes1079]

​@@andrewfuller62saw him in a small venue in New Haven the last two years. Closed with War Pigs both times. The drummer killed it!

[@RitaRiley-w4d]

You don't have to choose one! He's so talented,love the band!

[@brendanmcg8566]

So this is where all of the damn soul went!

[@GuitarExpress]

There is still hope folks

[@liv4music]

Who the fuck gives this a thumbs down? This kid and his band give me hope that great music is not about to die off forever.

[@18thandMission]

Never thought anyone could touch Derek Trucks....this dude is touching him and then some!

[@401Blues]

Obviously Derek and Susan also think the same...

[@18thandMission]

@@401Blues For sure, talent knows talent when they see it, It's all music and all family

[@benschmelzer4260]

Shit Ass KZbin putting an ad in the middle of that guitar solo.. still not ruined!

[@anthonyperez685]

If I were to ever start a band, this is exactly what I would want it to sound like. This group is absolutely talented.

[@philipj.brogan5386]

1000% agree

[@tommy8087]

Every musician in this video is incredible. Listened 20+ times and still find it hard to take in all the musical aspects, it’s a shame most don’t see that deep into it in the mainstream market! Amazing stuff.

[@humboldtharry4248]

In a selfish way I want them to continue playing small venues. Stadium shows with them would be a shame.

[@Chiados]

Dear God. That mans voice is drenched in soul. Wonderful.

[@krispymc77]

This band is epic, that man absolutely shreds, one of the most melodic solos I've ever heard

[@DadDrummer75]

This is one of the most phenomenal and refreshing combinations of music. I just heard this band for the first time and I love them.

[@Jerrymc1975]

If you haven’t, listen to Tedeschi and Trucks. They’re also amazing.

[@robertmcanarney7589]

Did someone say... HEADLINER! THESE GUYS ARE GREAT!

[@2kanchoo]

This is by far and away the best sounding live version of this song and in my opinion more soulful and better sounding than the album version too!

[@hernando_alfonso8944]

OMG, you guys did surprise me, and Marcus voice is so good 🎶🎶🎶 Bravo, I want to hear more Songs 😎👍😎✌️

[@許祐銘-h7k]

this guy is the future in THIS generation mark my word

[@1998644]

no, he wont be, this generation likes crappy music

[@Grayham4]

David Chavez this guy would have been huge in another generation

[@1998644]

The only way to make it with this generation is to play the crappy music that they want to listen to, then once your big enough play whatever type of music you want.

[@AndrewWaite]

yo im in this generation and i think this is killer. granted im a jazz kid, funk lover and ska devotee

[@adamkadmonmusick]

the greatest...

[@villainstudio.6572]

That mixed jazz n blues licks... im blown away.

[@mcren6781]

Villain Studio. Thought I heard some sexy dorian in there

[@joseiraheta5622]

That solo just makes me want to cry

[@davemiller8203]

Probably one of the deepest, moat beautiful, soalish (if thats a word) songs out there.

[@oP-bh9tg]

I love how all of these band members still play with him today. Rare to see groups stick together like this . Legends. Helped me get through times

[@harshman121092]

This is my very first time listening to Marcus King. As soon as he started singing I said out loud, "Are you shitting me?!"

[@butchcassidy3373]

Yeah, I've caught him live a few times and man they are fantastic

[@panchowheeler4122]

just caught me off guard too, what a voice man

[@amandahayward6759]

he opened for Chris Stapleton back in October 2021 and he was amazing. kinda stole the show from Chris. I got tix to his new tour "youngblood" for September.

[@airforceretired5094]

I would much rather listen to Chris Stapleton. I just wasn't too impressed. But I don't listen to music much

[@justacutepieceofshit]

Me too

[@gavinsomerville7690]

That’s it fellas. That’s all you get. Don’t expect anyone like that to come around for another 50 years. I don’t care what you say, who you are, you can’t touch this guy right now. As far as I’m concerned he’s on top.

[@JoeCaudle-v6y]

17 year old Grace Bowers…look her up. Incredibly talented at her age

[@TopoGraph8]

Fabulous! Proof that the new generation is creating and performing musical miracles! Great blues guitar solo!

[@mannyhoward6207]

When it's all about the music... this is what you get. Sublime.

[@dylanmathis1843]

need this on spotify

[@dyashwanthv]

I cant wait for this pandemic to be over and see these kids live in a concert. (Marcus rocking a Muddy Waters tee. Respect.)

[@caseybaird310]

Omg thank you gods of boredom for bringing me here

[@kennethschulte8099]

INCREDIBLE VOCALIST! LOVE THE ENTIRE PACKAGE...VERY JAZZY AND BLUESY...

[@bierhausurban1195]

👍

[@williampfendler1786]

I prefer this over his new stuff but still love him

[@destroyer102794]

This was a randomly suggested video.... I wasn't ready for all that talent lol

[@caseybrzostowski8332]

Welcome to Superstar Marcus King. This dude is magic for the soul. Changed my life. I am obsessed

[@destroyer102794]

@@caseybrzostowski8332 Honestly! My comments a few years old now, but for anyone who hasn't yet he's even better live! Hands down one of the best live shows I've been to!

[@caseybrzostowski8332]

@@destroyer102794 I noticed how old it was after I I posted it. Derp. What ride discovering Marcus King. Finally saw him couple months ago. He opened for Zac brown here in Syracuse NY and it was amazing. Cheers my brother

[@destroyer102794]

@@caseybrzostowski8332 It's all good haha. And man what a show that must've been! I used to live in Buffalo, what are the chances 😂

[@feliciathagoat1678]

Thats so prophetic, poetic, and philosophical. "Shes gone, She won't wait for you in the next life" Some people are just coming and going no matter their importance or significance in your life, youve just got to appreciate who you got with you while you got them.

[@johnl6758]

Wow! His influences are so apparent yet he sounds completely original. This is great all around

[@christopherblue2004]

I saw him live once, had no idea who he was. He’s great live.

[@derrikshirley7888]

Marcus King along with Gary Clark Jr. and Derek Trucks are amazing guitarists representing blues based rock and blowing the roofs off every venue they play. Anybody care to add to this list of truly generational talents??

[@MaynardGKrebs-gv4vy]

Jonny Lang, Kenny Wayne Shepard, Tyler Bryant, Walter Trout....

[@lufcbrice]

Derrik Shirley philip sayce, eric gales, christone kingfish ingram

[@lemmelone8846]

07:11 Everyone in the jam is feelin it... Those looks are what you see when musicians are in "THE ZONE". Awesome...

[@zentertainer217]

that solo at the end is pure gold

[@ChunsBuns]

Theres so much genuine soul in this whole band

[@lukemaggioli]

Holy shit.. talk about a tight rhythm section. Right after 6:30 when Marcus looks back at the drummer to signal for an ending fill to close his solo and the return to the bridge... just... holy shit. So clean

[@heatherking8689]

Are you any family relation to Marcus? Asking bcuz of Marcus being my cousin wondering of you were part of it to? !

[@lukemaggioli]

ha, sadly no. I wish! Fellow life-long guitar player who just recently got into MKB this year and am blown away by how technically proficient the whole band is on their respective instruments. Super tight!!

[@deepsnowgoodtimes]

That's Jack Ryan. Tight as Bonham. Wild as MOON!!!!

[@jeremiahrogers3023]

Thanks for pointing it out. Was listening, not watching. Saw this comment, went and watched that moment and...F' YA that was SO solid and well captured by the Jam in the Van crew

[@Jezze90]

That solo. Oh my lord.

[@adubs222]

P0rtti for real

[@kathrynfarrow1]

I'm new to the party but while doing a walkthrough for clients in new construction the electricians were jamming to Marcus...I became an instant fan...kid is talented...!!!

[@dennydritic2628]

I'm not sure I can think of a voice and guitar playing combo as excellent as young Marcus King.

[@bbeach117]

When you're a bluesman you get to wear funny hats. That's why I'm practicing to be the next blues master.

[@jimmcmonagle6906]

For all you cats that are a little bit older and see all of our bands going away.iam latching on to the future.peace and love

[@elibubi004]

She was surrounded while she was alone When did my house become less of a home She was so tired But her eyes remained opened So much to see But her words remained unspoken Weep not for me For my mind wan't holdin' no peace Rita carried so much weight Nobody knew till it was to late Rita is gone She ain't coming back in your lifetime She's gone She won't wait for you in your next life Gone, gone, gone, she's gone Said I'm loneliest when I'm with you At my best when I'm alone But I need someone here beside me baby Please don't stay gone too long 'Cause your love continues to help me baby This heart's been breaking slowly But this loneliness can kill me faster Find it in yourself to stay

[@denherrera2427]

Thanks

[@kenmurphy6792]

I always thought that he was saying/singing ... "'Cause your love continues to 'hurt' me baby" ??

[@erekalaseter189]

Omfg thanks boo. Song is so good. Def hits me in the feels.

[@elibubi004]

@@erekalaseter189 np bro

[@jconstant]

Videos like this don't need a 'I dislike this' button. They need a 'I just like being an asshole' button because there is no rational reason to click the dislike button on this outstanding performance.

[@snarphalisous]

been listening to every thing I can find on the net by Marcus King and I can safely say there is not a bad note or negative energy in any of it almost makes me feel like a kid again

[@JamesDGardner]

Stephen Rosin well said

[@Roger-se1zm]

I've been blessed to see him twice live already. At Crossroads and a month later at a small venue in Ventura CA. Great shows , amazing talent. Great band. Marcus and Billy String. We needed this. I'm 65 and I sure love these guys. Real muscians.

[@storytellermusic9371]

I am almost 70, and Gregg Allman has always been my guy. God bless him. How lucky I am to find the Marcus King band. I love them all. They would do an amazing cover of Statesboro Blues.

[@patricknoonan3754]

Greatest mixture of jazz and blues wow

[@nanoabarca]

This song has one of the best solos I've ever heard.

[@ParentProductions]

ok What a example of kick me in the nuts bad ass Jam

[@theirishviking9928]

Blown away man. Soooooooooo goood!!! Like BUTTA

[@doomeex2419]

I have talent. This is something else.

[@clifflef]

The Blues is alive and well thanks, in part, to this Greenville, SC band.

[@mauja9253]

WOW!!! NEVER HEARD THESE CATS BUT I DO KNOW!!! NICE JAM BOYS!!!

[@MacSvensson]

One of those nights were I dive down the YT musical rabbit hole and discover oa. Billy Strings and Marcus King. Live doesn't get any better than this! This is absolute world-class!

[@starclawsgaming]

The trumpet and sax in this song and the chill of it has got to be my favorite song from these guys.

[@LukeThomasPerth]

Geee what a insane voice!!

[@jasonchristopher2977]

Wow. Never thought that coice would vome outta him like this. My good god. What a 1 in a million voice.

[@twincam825]

Wow what a band and vocals are killer along with the guitar playing this is the best band to come out in many years.

[@JamintheVan]

They are the best! Glad you liked them

[@hernando_alfonso8944]

I have to come back to this every day, I still can not believe Marcus have a voice like this 🎶❤️🎶❤️🎶❤️💪👏👏👏

[@kdogusna77]

Between these guys and St. Paul and the Broken Bones, it is safe to say that old school R&B in the South is alive and well.

[@maximus-power]

That’s a big damn van.

[@johnlibby7328]

Hey guys. Love Jam in the Van! Off to see Marcus King tonight in Houston!

[@dallasmitchell6999]

That guitar solo is sizzling man! Marcus my man🤘🏽

[@ddesign63]

This almost brings tears to my eyes. This is that Blue Eyed Soul that I grew up with in the 70's. Didn't think I'd ever see this kind again. Soul from the heart that he was evidently born with. You don't just learn this. This Dude gets a Ghetto Pass, fa Sho!

[@StephanieRolfer]

You guys are legit ! Unfortunately, my sister died and then I heard this song. It eased the pain. God Bless Yall! Thank you!

[@chrise6588]

Kid is touched by God. Needed this young man in this time. A salve for the soul.

[@donnyluna9907]

He and his red hot hair are absolutely amazing. His voice is so compelling. Love this guy. Playing Tahoe in May gotta go. 👍

[@whodaman5]

So much magic here - but the bass...it's soaring.

[@MortalShores]

One of the greatest guitar solos Ive ever heard. Top 5.

[@nathanielbrewster7238]

Probably the best guitarist out

[@rangeofmotion5993]

Wow! Not only is his rhythm guitar impeccable, but he can solo with so much feel! Great performance.

[@fall3n245]

This dude was made to sing.. his voice is on another level most music doesn’t reach

[@alexandrosiliadis4866]

Great Band Bravo

[@erickrodelius9009]

I just wanted to watch some jam in the van videos. Never heard of these guys. I was not expecting that soulful voice to come from that guy. I’m gonna look into their work some more.

[@fantasy-finances]

holy moly, i love this song and Im about to watch that solo like 10 times

[@jamesbradshaw3389]

This is my very first time getting to know and listen. The music is very much like Van Morrison, The vocals are very special so very well done MARCUS KING and your band