Old Shoes (& Picture Postcards) (Tom Waits cover feat. Skylar McKee)

Brothers always get up to something when home for the holidays. I'm partial to Tom's first record, and this is a tune just built for a duet arrangement. Check out Skylar on KZbin and take a look at my Patreon below...oh, and Happy New Year!!
Skylar: / brotherbuddyfellow
Patreon: / carsonmckee
Instagram: / therealcarsonmckee
Guitars: Eastman E20D & 1975 Martin D18
Recorder: Zoom H2
Camera: Canon SL2 w/ 50mm f/1.8 lens
Shot in Cinestyle by Technicolor and corrected in Adobe Premiere Pro

[@Childpsy1]

Ladies & Gentleman... The McKee Brothers! (Much applause)

[@Tropicalpisces]

Personally.. i think..just plain ole "McKee"... Would be the perfect key. 😉 #moderatleyobsessed

[@mediamannaman]

Holy mazoli! Where’ve you been hiding him, Carson? More of this!

[@Elle_I_B]

@mediamannaman completely!! Yes, please! Carson 😊

[@tonyhemingway7980]

If I hadn't seen your post, I would have asked the same question.

[@sarahmorrill]

Yep, same thought here.

[@cbocker]

OMG there are TWO McKee brothers, and the talent doesn't stop with Carson! Let's hope we hear a lot more from the McKee brothers in 2020!

[@hfled]

cbocker how do you know they’re brothers?! ... said no one who has seen them 😆

[@pappyfiddle]

It must be nice to have a brother who can sing with you. Then when you want to make a little harmony you can grab your brother even if he's not in the mood you can make him do it

[@mixter7x7]

it starts with their dad. He plays with carson in " angel from montgomery "

[@matthewhine6133]

Two McKees, twice the singing faces 😂 Brilliant cover as ever!

[@NogorianChant]

That's what I get for not reading the description. I just thought "huh, they look kinda alike." haha

[@ezmeraldadudortoka7549]

Have you ever heard the original?

[@No-ys1zd]

Is it just me or does Skyler sound a lot like Cat Stevens in this video?

[@Tropicalpisces]

Twice the passion.

[@BryceRogers_]

I like the brother who is wearing glasses

[@johndavies4541]

Do you mean the one in the plaid shirt playing guitar or the other one?

[@BryceRogers_]

@@johndavies4541 yes the guitarist one

[@BryceRogers_]

@Follow the howl The one with the plaid has awesome style

[@kathidori8504]

The one who sings towards the microphon

[@singmysong1167]

You guys have me cracking up!

[@Ivartshiva]

I miss my singing, guitar-playing brother tonight, gone 20 years now. I'm plaing a NYE gig and I'll keep him close tonight. you guys too. Carry on

[@jamesbockenstette4332]

These two are on the way to be another Everly Brothers.

[@riczassenhaus2635]

So many things to like about this... the way voices blend when you’re family, but Skylar’s voice is still his own... and the differences, Carson’s body is quiet as he plays and sings but Skylar can’t sit still. 👍🏼

[@illiamdeebe7579]

Oh this was so good. I thought Skylar was going to just play guitar, but the vocals were outstanding together!

[@charlescarter9597]

And I felt that Skylar brought an old sound with his voice. An old soul.

[@psychoshaker333]

My favourite Tom Waits album, too. The song is wonderful and so is your cover version of it.

[@ezmeraldadudortoka7549]

There's a reason that nobody else on the planet covers Tom Waits songs...

[@christinecunningham8503]

I’m surprised Skylar hasn’t shown up before.

[@rapidcabin]

Skylar, the note you held at 1:19 made me smile. You have a voice that can match your brother's. There are millions that enjoy his voice.

[@chriskandies4543]

The lil smirk when he realizes he nailed it.

[@jdmohr6178]

That was better than bobbin' for apples in a tub full of moonshine!

[@philphy9257]

The Other McKee. He sings great too! Happy NY, have an awesome 2020 !!

[@snailer06]

Everly Brothers + Johnny Cash + McKee brothers = the best Tom Waits cover ever.

[@btpearce]

Beautiful job guys , I know your Mama is so proud of you guys :-)

[@MsTarheelNative]

Yes she is!

[@bolark60]

@@MsTarheelNative I LOVE that you read these deserving accolades, and I did a flip that you actually responded. Nothing beats family. Speaking of family, my family loves the McKee talent and character.

[@deborahchapman222]

Skylar doesn’t just sing a song. He attacks it!! Love it! Love the McKee Brothers, more, more, more, please🤓

[@dominiquedourneau6426]

Keep that connection for life...cause soon b old and forget how good you was...

[@AbigailPoirier]

When I first saw the thumbnail, my eye was drawn to the left side and there was Carson. Then I looked to see who he was playing with and saw...Carson. Wait, what? Upon reading the video title, all made sense!

[@59markr]

I honestly thought it was a split screen, the way Josh sometimes does!

[@bruceweigle7597]

Thank you both for sharing your incredible talent. at 58 I love seeing and hearing younger people being influenced by music that I have loved for so long. You are both truly gifted. What a blessing to have such a gift and to be able to share it with so many people. Keep following/living the dream.

[@starandflurry]

Oh dear. I am so thrilled with this development. Thank you!!

[@crazycasy]

can we have more Skylar and Carson please! Skylar your voice is incredible a voice of legend for sure

[@joeiscoffee]

It’s New Year’s Eve and I’m seeing double and drinking single. Sorry couldn’t resist. Didn’t know you had a brother act. More Please.

[@djnoble1]

The musical talent runs deep in your family!

[@andybowen1249]

Skylar has unexpected power in his voice and has his own way of playing the guitar imo.

[@jimtoth5412]

Very nice. Do more with your brother.

[@pacus1973]

Nothing better than sibling harmony... so jealous

[@pippysmama7639]

Skylar, you’re a joy to watch and listen to. Keep it up champ!

[@jims408]

WOW... just WOW!

[@peterrosendahl1019]

Very nice pair of brothers, wonderful harmony of similar voices, ......and glasses😊!

[@keithwigley1256]

Carson ..thanks for all your music this year..fine vocals and play and a heart full of music..and all the best for you and fellow musician 2020......

[@pamelajohnson834]

Siblings harmonize so well together. This was really nice.

[@MotoLen51]

I can't imagine anything better than making such good music with a brother. Thanks.

[@lbsapa]

How about more of you two? Holy crap that was good.

[@DriverSteveO]

There is something about siblings harmonizing...sounds great!! Thanks for sharing!!

[@kurtloeswick1404]

Great Brotherly Harmony to start 2020!

[@streven1331]

You two need to never stop playing together!

[@rthib1960]

Nothing better than brother harmonies! Truly enjoyable. Looking forward to more!

[@guyjperson]

I dig Skylar, there. Gets right into it!

[@josephsimpson8961]

Well, well. The good Lord delt both you boys a heapin' handful of bright blue personalities and talented shinin' singin' stars 😁

[@sourisvoleur4854]

Your brother got the pipes! What a voice. How can one family have so much talent?

[@tlswing]

one McKee that's good :) But Two McKee that's magic :) very good rendition Guy and happy new year :)

[@dolledimmi]

McKee family 'be blessed... dang those voices are beautiful. Keep up the good work. Blessed new year to you both.

[@jimmyb1378]

Skylar! What a pleasant surprise. Steve Goodman (R.I.P.), penned the greatest country song ever written; I would love to hear your take on it.

[@ChaseEaglesonOfficial]

Sounding great fellas! Beautiful harmonies. Happy New Year!

[@bettyh.3656]

Many thanks from the heard of Europe 💚 to Sierra and to you too. Let's the strings and voices sounds in our souls.

[@nac1984]

As Martin Fierro said: The brothers be united, because that is the first law. Have true union at any time, because if they fight between them they devour those outside. Thanks for sharing.

[@javiercapano6130]

... Argento a full...!!!

[@jaycook5028]

Hell yea! You cant beat this. Brother Harmony.

[@Mega_Casual]

Wow.....didn't even know Carson had a brother. And by the sounds of it, he's as talented. Excellent job guys!

[@adamrobert312]

More of this please!!

[@boulderdesigner]

Beautiful! And so happy to learn of a second McKee! Thanks and Happy New Year!

[@vito_n]

Brilliant! Please do more vids together!

[@jamestormey4904]

Damn. That's the way to start the new year!

[@barbarag.5521]

I hope we'll see you both again soon. Encore!

[@muffinsc.4007]

So cool to hear a Tom Waits' song on the first morning of the decade, great job guys !

[@homebase967]

They look like like brothers!! They sound great together!! 💞😃🌺😘

[@joyceanastasiasetyawan1089]

I thought Skylar was Carson since he wear the red checker outer shirt (idk how it reminds me of Carson, did he wear it somewhere) and when I saw to the right I was like "two Carsons?!" Then I realized they both McKees. What's better than a McKee? TWO McKees!! Superb. It's one hour till new years in my place and I think I'd loop this till the new decade come.

[@reeseturner8869]

lovely cover, happy new year to both of you! :)

[@veryanoynimouse]

Two beautiful voices. Thanks for the magic. Blessings for 2020

[@scott001music]

Aweseome Job you guys! Love this... Great to hear your Bro! He's great!

[@berndchudalla5549]

Great, Carson. I love it

[@guermeisterdoodlebug7980]

Okay, now you’ve started something. Got to have more of this. I enjoyed watching Skylar “feel” his music.

[@sbrayer1135]

When the harmony starts so do the goose bumps.

[@rfm231]

LOVE LOVE LOVE BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL TALENT TALENT TALENT

[@noisefuljoy]

I teared up in the first chorus. Brother harmony in 3/4 time on a Sunday, getting ready for church. Thanks.

[@robelson3078]

Fantastic, McKee brothers! Fantastic! Chef’s kiss emoji!

[@malarbusto]

Nothing like sibling harmonies! Hard to keep the energy up in this song but you're both right there with it to the end.

[@nicholaschopkins]

I love brother duets. I would love to hear more.

[@n2ativ]

Well that just happened and we need more !

[@maryaswell9943]

I love these two! Great version of a heartfelt song

[@tomsp3633]

Super weiter so mehr davon😄🙂🙂

[@ianshortall3356]

Awesome work, and I'll be watching out for Skylar in the future!!!!

[@PlaztekNerd]

Nothing sounds as good as family 😁😍😍

[@musicbystephenmoore]

Based on my statistical sampling of 2 I must now conclude that all McKees are awesome musicians. Well done gents!

[@donaldzackson1765]

Without a doubt boys got something good,keep bringing it to the people.

[@WillaLamour]

Wowsome!!!! Thank you, Gentlemen!

[@gergie4955]

Wow both you guys have those classic timeless voices!

[@jeroengrobben7555]

Two of you? Wonderful. Happy New Year.!!!!

[@DudGolfer]

Something about siblings voices that blend very well. Nice guys

[@bolark60]

Me oh my another McKee! Amazing! ...... and the blend is WONDERFUL.

[@davemcbroom695]

Swear to God. This has been my favorite song since you guys covered it.

[@sharonmiller4329]

Wonderful. Great harmony.

[@Kobor_Tamas]

I didn't know until now that there are two of you Carson! :)) And both of you are so talented!

[@ALightInTheForest]

Goodness gracious! What a Christmas present - can't wait to hear more from the two of you!

[@rhuttonaa247]

Wow your brother can sing too

[@Scottie1152]

Holy crap boys!! Carson, Skylar seriously needs to play with the other favorites!!!! You guys are awesome!! MORE PLEASE!!! 😁😁😁😁😁

[@PureMetalBanzai]

Fantastic !! Family talent is crazy good man.

[@Amy-gr3xc]

Happy New Year McKee family. Beautiful tree in the background too. That was just wonderful. It reminds me of singing with my family when I was younger although we were always a bit off key 😊. Skylar- I hope you are ready for new fans on your channel.

[@drewmcdonald2550]

Perfection!

[@allansmith5236]

Great duet!

[@martymorgan9977]

OK Carson, I didn’t think I could like you any better, and then there was Skylar, now I do. You guys are crazy talented!

[@1959ticktock]

That is very moving, both for the song (beautifully done) and the family dynamic. Brilliant.

[@59markr]

OMG! Yet Another Favourite! Yee har!!

[@dmz140]

What! sibling harmonies! Sounds great!! Happy New Year!!

[@shaigluskin1225]

I'm lovin' Skylar. Wonderful duo.

[@ckuveke]

Bravo, Carson. Blew me away! Brothers signing made my heart smile. I'm one of 4 and finding ways to connect with your bros like this is priceless. Keep on keeping on! And bring bro back 🤠

[@harigeorgeson5885]

Your voices are almost too good to cover Waits...but you made it your own. What a talented family! More please!

[@kitchenratt]

Wow!!! Y’all got the magic everyone is searching for! 💙💙💙

[@franzlisztish]

Bloody EXCELLENT!

[@annika1417]

Beautiful, more Waits please!!