The New Basement Tapes - Kansas City

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[@DietScrungo]

8 years later, still one of my favorite songs ever

[@ilcattivo13]

Yep, and I shouldn't listen to it because my eyes sweat too much.

[@katieir42]

As someone who grew up in KC, this song always makes me homesick.

[@EsotericRavenclaw]

Same. Just got the urge to go home to KC.

[@Greenserenity84]

KC native…. And man chills

[@jenniferfriesen7691]

Yes! Always play this when we hit the road to KC!

[@stars431]

I love how emotional Marcus gets when he sings a song. There are a few Mumford and Sons songs he has tears coming down his face. Brilliant musician!

[@jsmoker10]

I saw that wondered if he was wiping sweat or tears. I love the chorus of this song, It’s so beautiful

[@stevebrindle1724]

Sweat, not tears, unless i am missing something i see little to be sad about in this song. Move on!

[@itunesify]

Most likely tears of joy and sadness.

[@hnslvn]

His face at the end is priceless

[@davidboivin6318]

It's sweat he brought that up in an interview

[@lalalalala232]

Since I discovered this song, I cannot stop playing it over and over! I love everything about it!

[@indierockyhockey]

Agreed! On repeat so many times! 💚💚💚

[@birdyjax3071]

Same. Its incredible!! 🖤

[@anthonywallace3830]

Imagine coming up with that melody!

[@lalalalala232]

@@anthonywallace3830 Brilliant!

[@barbaracosh9591]

Me too. Saw Marcus Mumford in concert last night and he sung this song. What a guy.

[@WildaTheDog]

This is probably one of the greatest songs I've heard in a long time

[@cmoney9146]

zznidars I understand it's Dylan's words but anytime Marcus is involved it gonna be great.

[@jesusdiedforoursins]

Me to

[@thepantyraider511]

I would have to agree. It is a great tune

[@thepantyraider511]

I would have to reply again and say that this is definitely one of the best songs I have heard in awhile too

[@cfho561]

Its good. But the more u listen.. The more ABC it gets.. Disappointing really at the end of the day. Sorry to burst your bubbles.

[@urbangorilla33]

Thar guitar solo fits perfectly. It's like the desperate, strangled cries of a broken heart.

[@elijazfrazelsassafraz3100]

Me and my family first heard this song while moving back to Kansas City. We had moved away from the KC area for 2 years, we missed it so much that we moved back. It was a small moment of happiness from my childhood. A perfect moment if you will.

[@BelleMorte]

I have grieved so many situations, relationships and garbage interactions with this song. I heal every time. Thank you. Accept and move on. Don't dwell.

[@shelleydonovan7703]

This recording session is one of those magic moments in time.

[@jonniemike]

Absolutely.

[@JockNmystyle-]

100%

[@techhouse6330]

👍

[@stuartireland5974]

Is this a joke?

[@Getboxed285]

no stuart, you sir are the joke and no one is laughing

[@arindamchatterjee1145]

"Actor Johnny Depp played guitar on "Kansas City", filling in for Elvis Costello, who could not attend one of the recording sessions due to a previously scheduled concert with The Roots in Las Vegas. Depp also joined the band onstage, along with Haim, for one of their only live performances at the Ricardo Montalban Theater in Los Angeles". _wiKi

[@jackiesmusic423]

I was going to put that up too!!

[@westaddict]

Imagine your Elvis Costello and you get a call saying "Elvis, thanks for all your contributions on this project, but don't worry about coming back. We found someone to fill your role very well. It's Johnny Depp."

[@jmc6326]

This song reminds me of that heartbreaking moment you sometimes encounter with someone you genuinely care about, where things don't work out despite your best efforts. You spin your wheels over and over, with this faint hopefulness, and then eventually the dark parts of both of you squelch out the joyous, loving feelings you once had. This hits home with all of that for me. Very many feels. How many? So many

[@DrNiloufarhayath]

James Cannon feel you

[@hermanpesina6328]

Amen. I tried for 10 hard years in vain.

[@johnadams4102]

On Point buddy!

[@loreall.2461]

James Cannon completely hits home for me. The song reminds me of a man I truly cared and loved who fell out of love with me and I had to leave to protect myself. It’s so sad for me because we never got to say our goodbyes before he passed.

[@Isabelbeau]

James Cannon so many x

[@TylerDurdenIsRad]

"You tell me a thousand things a day, then sleep somewhere's else at night" Damn Bob really has a way of getting at those heartstrings.

[@jenniferdavis2971]

Yeah he does. Personal favorite Tangled up in Blue

[@stefanhirt3296]

brilliant lyrics ... took me some heavy desperate weeks and month ..or maybe years in my own life about a special girl too... 😉 this song is a true brakethrough 👍

[@byronbackyard8950]

Sounds like a woman you''d be glad to be away from, but drawn toward all the same. Scorpio, perhaps.

[@ayoungtricknamedjim5498]

These were *not* Bob Dylan's lyrics. Read the intro again; they were simply "long-lost" lyrics from that time period...

[@johnvogt9637]

Yes, they were Dylan’s lyrics.

[@rosssmith4717]

Sitting beside an open fire in quiet isolation in the heart of the Highlands of Scotland with a dram in my hand. Was in Kansas City in 2015 and have fond memories of some really good people hopefully I will get back some day. Brilliant song.

[@zzdoodzz]

Mr Mumford is a gifted individual. Great song.

[@paularcher8316]

You do know its a dylan song

[@timmay315]

@@paularcher8316 It's not really. It's a Dylan lyric sheet made into a song. I'm pretty certain there was no musical or vocal melodies to work off.

[@trumbley22]

@@paularcher8316 He's also a talented vocalist.

[@dyl-annfan6]

@@timmay315 It's Dylan's lyrics...

[@rayaqin]

@@dyl-annfan6 read what he said again

[@klcrawford24]

Watching this, it's so obvious Mr. Mumford feels his songs as strongly while performing them as we do while listening to them.

[@adamwalker1986]

The tone! The tone of the guitar during the solo is like sonic electricity. Incredible.

[@seanericson5192]

You can tell that every person in that room has a real love for what they are doing and it makes this song that much better

[@davidhunter5848]

Jim James’ solo & guitar tone are remarkable!

[@eujr4SC]

I lived in KC for a while. Met some amazing people, made awesome memories, even fell in love. I hated having to leave and miss it all the time. Before I left I had to make a playlist to listen to for every time I get “homesick.” I first heard this song a little over a year ago and now listen to it almost daily.

[@alexwyman8380]

God, his voice gives me goosebumps. The way he strains those notes, but he doesn't quite yell melts me.

[@macethorns1168]

The tinny stressed sound gives you goosebumps?

[@amariethomp5118]

One of my favorite all time songs. Bob Dylan deserved the Nobel prize for his writings. Just wonderful.

[@phonechanger2404]

Nearly one year ago, my little brother and I were driving down I-5 headed to Brookings, Oregon. On some random radio station in the middle of the night. The second we heard the words "Kansas City" We both shut up. We were born and raised there, trapped on the Oregon trail as younglings. This song means the world to me, as I dream of heading back one of these days.

[@deeveeuhs]

I had the pleasure of visiting Kansas City last week and absolutely fell in love....... As much as I love my home and birthplace of Los Angeles I think I found where I'll start the new chapter in my life.

[@zachcarpenter2410]

Alexander Torres it's pretty cool to visit, but i live there all the time... it sucks.

[@NimdaChayse]

phonechanger2404 same man

[@RCCinematic]

This isn't about a place. It's a metaphor people

[@anyonesguess1569]

Blows my mind that my story of this song is remarkably similar.

[@SonnyBlaze]

I always come back to this song, and I’m glad it stays a hidden gem. Those who know keep coming back cuz the musicianship involved is remarkable aside from it being a great song.

[@brianmckenna1082]

I actually didn't know the story behind it. I found it years ago on a feed and just pulled it up on youtube today to learn the Dylan-beginnings of all this. Great track, timeless.

[@indierockyhockey]

Love to blast this song while driving! 💚💚💚

[@ChildofElShaddai]

And the fact that Depp and Jim James participated in this just sends me. ❤️

[@brog9353]

10 million views im not sure its a “hidden” gem lol. But a gem for sure

[@SonnyBlaze]

@@brog9353 that's 10M views over the course of 8 years. now compare that to some contemporary pop star getting that many views in a week after their new release. It's a hidden gem, brother. Read the Room and See For Yourself.

[@IFailedLife]

I moved to Massachusetts for my girlfriend. Months later I’m now homeless, my car is a loss, and I’m broke. I only have enough to get back home. While preparing for the journey back, this song keeps playing in my head. For once I’m happy. I’m going back to Kansas City.

[@tylercooper1551]

You paint a very beautiful picture, welcome home mate

[@monkynfection]

I hadn’t been able to listen to this song for the past near 5 years because it reminded me of my ex. She damn near did the same thing to me bro , and thankful she didn’t and I made it thru. Bless you

[@winran7113]

Well at least you got your phone to play this classic cuz

[@mikemaclean8058]

Been 4 years, how ya doing brother?

[@matthewferguson8082]

@@mikemaclean8058 i wonder the same. Stay strong kingz, love one another and never be unkind to anyone. we all carry an unwanted weight

[@bpeck131313]

Man, Marcus puts so much soul into the last minute and a half of this recording. You love to see the passion like that.

[@Megara20]

Marcus crying at the end makes me cry, too. That Man is absolutely incredible. 😘

[@laurenbroughton8852]

Seeing Marcus wipe away a couple of tears at the end...now has me crying ❤️ His voice is just so gorgeous...I love him ❤️😍 I honestly could just listen to this all day!!

[@mandeek4872]

Mr Marcus at the end, those tears got me good! makes me wanna jump into the screen and hug you!!! What a passionate soulful artist and let’s not neglect the fact that Johnny is in the room looking flyer then ever❤️

[@secrethope7453]

I stumbled upon this song on Pandora a few months ago. So glad I did. I’m a huge Mumford and Sons fan. Never new this even existed. 😅🥺💚 It’s a great song. 🥰

[@latina305mami]

I love this song. Marcus is amazing and Johnny plays great!! Everybody on this record, excellent

[@macethorns1168]

ROFL "Johnny plays great" which part can you hear?

[@latina305mami]

@@macethorns1168 😒🙄

[@PipJim80]

“You invite me into your house, then you say you have to pay for what you break” - conditional love

[@seanhuntsman7834]

😄

[@jonnyd802]

that line is from a poem.can't remember what it's called thou...

[@billyenglish730]

The dichotomy of love... "but I love you dear!"

[@jakester6403]

The best thing I have heard in years.... And this is from a non Mumford fan. Completely changed my mind.... Absolutely fantastic

[@indierockyhockey]

Agreed!!!

[@tonilongman1712]

Same. I'm thinking I should listen the Mumford album now.

[@troydiehl4466]

I wish I could like this a thousand times

[@taylordiehl9777]

Dad I found you

[@elijahthomas8940]

@@taylordiehl9777 When your dad goes out for milk but you find him in a comment section 12 years later

[@taylordiehl9777]

Elijah Thomas lol no

[@samuelkarel6398]

Love seeing these top notch guys all using SM57’s and 58’s and it sounds great

[@RoryMoranMusic]

Any idea what Gibson acoustic he's playing?

[@sherman538]

I keep coming back to this song, I think it's one of my all time favorites, even with the obligatory shots of Johnny Depp "getting a feel" for the music, and that guitar solo is epic

[@jirijirsa6683]

I haven't seen him cry so far. He is incredible. I love this music so much. His voice. His passion. He is in my top 3 for sure.

[@graxzious2012]

As someone from Kansas City this is some powerfull stuff...Thanks Bob,Marcus,Johnny,Elvis and everyone else who had a hand in this!

[@htsboxes1876]

+Tee “Me” Reed i know,i live in metro or kansas city

[@Zinski1911]

What?!?! It has nothing at all to do with the actual city. No one cares where you are from.

[@jenniferelpert2015]

Same!!!

[@bennettzobrist5391]

Soooo, what's the metaphorical point of "going back to Kansas City" then...you're a muppit

[@CHIEFS_DYNASTY_]

@@Zinski1911 you're a fucking idiot lmfao

[@cdub531]

There's no place like home,forever Royal.

[@stephen_cs]

Chiefs kingdom ❤️

[@cdub531]

stephen strohm Amen

[@jimbyrnes7280]

This is a fantastic song! You can hear the emotion in his voice and it almost sounds like a freight train Goin' Back to Kansas City..

[@timhillaert8962]

Lyrics by Dylan, vocals by Marcus... equals perfection.... love it

[@kerrywanderer6472]

I love the drums in this song. I am at my desk in my boring office with headphones on and without realizing it, I am playing along to the song jamming away with two pens as my drumsticks!

[@atpg5]

Enjoy as you join Griffin Goldsmith of Dawes The Band.

[@michelle_m_m]

The first time I heard this song (January 2015), I stopped my car and cried as I listened to it. Every time I listen to it, I feel the same way I felt then.

[@kieransoregaard-utt8]

Did you really? Or are you making this up?

[@anyonesguess1569]

Roughly a year ago, I listened to this song while driving to my favourite place in the world. A place that just the thought of it triggers an overwhelming feeling of serenity. Scratch that, serenity is not a powerful enough word to explain this feeling, it's completely ineffable. Now, whenever I listen to this song, that feeling returns, and only this song can do that to me. I still do not fully understand this feeling, but it is unlike anything I can experience anywhere else. This song means everything to me.

[@Isabelbeau]

Cool story bro 😎

[@robertbrofield3554]

I give the musicians who created and executed the music to this Bob Dylan song an A+ for what they created and executed. It shows how timeless good lyrics and music can be.

[@pisanifep]

I would cry too if I had written such a profoundly beautiful melody to Dylan lyrics and connected with Dylan in a very deep way, expressing massive emotion!!! Bravo Mr Mumford!!!

[@ayoungtricknamedjim5498]

It's not Dylan's lyrics. Read the intro to the video again. They are not Dylan's lyrics.

[@davidvankampen9545]

@@ayoungtricknamedjim5498 They are his lyrics, you are misinterpreting the text in the intro.

[@dylanthompson4836]

@@ayoungtricknamedjim5498 it's the whole point of the album, they're Dylans lyrics. You can even tell it's his handwriting.

[@ayoungtricknamedjim5498]

@@davidvankampen9545nope

[@ayoungtricknamedjim5498]

@@dylanthompson4836 You've all been duped. They wrote the intro deliberately to fool you and it looks like a bunch of you got tricked.

[@ascvinicius]

Mumford's voice is just amazing! Great song.

[@PamelaAmberson]

It all came together perfectly and the emotion in this video touches me and the gravy is that I am from Kansas City, Missouri

[@stephpavone]

I love Bob and I love this song so much…I keep coming back to it…the melancholy and melody are both so hypnotizing

[@melrupp2129]

First time I heard this, I made it a point to get the album. On vinyl. 110% Does not disappoint.

[@gmbc1944]

Je ne suis pas un grand fan de Dylan, mais cette chanson est particulièrement réussie. Magnifique interprétation.

[@jaylemacks3260]

My day is not complete without hearing this song.

[@thejacka24]

I love this song, I LOVE KANSAS CITY!!!!!❤️❤️🔥🔥🔥

[@DankBurrito420]

Being from Kansas City, this is one emotional song for me. The most miraculous timing of me hearing this song for the first time broke me down. I was visiting family in Texas a couple years ago and on my last day in they took me shopping before taking me to the airport. The last store we walked into just so happened to be playing this from the top as soon as we walked in. We were all surprised, we laughed, smiled and then cried. Beautiful song

[@adrianasandoval5818]

I found out about this band when I took an Uber and the man had this song blasting and I automatically loved this guys voice and the song stuck in my head I had to look it up love it!

[@1RMDorey]

Still loving it after all these years.

[@pennyroyalt2542]

I don't care whether it's sweat, tears, or blood. The fact he is playing with many equally,. (mostly,) accomplished musicians must be pretty feckin amazing. We're not all silver spooned. Blessed Be all who love music! 💜

[@tionnahayward4737]

I could listen to this song over and over again... It's a gut wrenching masterpiece that I want more of... The guitar solo begs for more time, and I wish the song was at least 2 minutes longer so I could fully soak up that intense raw emotion only Marcus Mumford can deliver so poignantly ❤️

[@stevensimoneschi9029]

yea Dylan the actual songwriter cant deliver emotions? jesus

[@scottbminer]

i still can't get enough of this song... In my humble estimation, it's the best off of the album... Grateful to live in such a digital age where music & ideas are so accessible...

[@kieransoregaard-utt8]

One of the worst off the album for me, chorus isn’t very melodic or interesting and Mumford isn’t a great singer.

[@lonniesands1716]

I was living in the Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center in Kansas City when this video came out. Brings back a lot of memories. Also, Kody if you revisit this song and see my comment, thank you for showing it to me and I’m praying for you always brother.

[@clockchest186]

Didn’t expect to cry but here I am with tears in my eyes. Absolutely phenomenal performance. You can feel every single emotion in that room flowing through the song. Bravo!!!

[@macethorns1168]

I also post when I'm drinking.

[@kriziea3867]

Even if Dylan didn't sing this song i still get his vive out of it. They did ana amazing job and his voice gives it a deeper meaning. I came here because someone was talking about how the lyrics were amazing. So here i am, and I'm not disappointed. Proof that Dylan as a poet is timeless.

[@xapocotacox]

It’s amazing how somebody could write this and not record it. It makes you wonder how many other songs he threw away that are masterpieces...

[@triplechocolate887]

I don't know why but him crying at the end puts a pit in my chest, I'm in love with this session

[@hectortavarez8700]

Most amazing thing is everyone commenting on this song come from different walks of life, race and gender! Beautiful thing how music brings us all together

[@WakeUpandDream]

You are crushing it my friend! Keep walking that path of light. Music speaks to the soul. I'm proud to be here listening with all the beautiful people whoever wherever you are. Be excellent to each other!

[@thematthatter7468]

@@WakeUpandDream I like your handle, wake up and dream. The saying, living the dream, always confused me as you must be asleep to dream. Keep on crushing, long live the Bears, long live Beartaria!!!

[@copperdiablo2717]

40 year old Texas gal an I adored this tune the 1st time I ever heard it.

[@deantunberg9695]

This definitely takes me back to a wedding I did in Kanas City. It was a brisk fall night with a full moon like today. Very Magical song indeed.

[@tuckermcguire3622]

I listened to this song while driving through downtown Kansas City after we won the World Series, it was rad they said around 900,000 showed up to the rally!

[@shanes1676]

A great blend of music and people!! How the hell are there 85 dislikes?!!!!!

[@Nunzi3]

ONLY Johnny D . Can step into a studio with world class Master Musician’s and fit rite in laying down a killer 🎸 melodic riff to a beautiful song 🎵 🙏

[@michaelsanchez6816]

Love Jim James background vocals

[@judyjae4787]

I listened to this song "Kansas City" about 5 times before writing a comment. I totally love what beautiful music came out of the inspirational lyrics. T Bone Burnett- and Bob Dylan- greatest combination. Well done- all the fantastic musicians who turned this into a work of Art I'll be singing this "same old song" in my mind- for many days-thank you:)

[@BadJuju35]

Everytime I listen it always brings tears to my eyes. You hear his soul in this song.

[@davejeo7192]

Judy Jae I love the song so Good,inbox me on hangouts so we chart more [e-mail]

[@johnadams4102]

I had a very similar experience with this song... Its words speak to the soul, its music to the heartstrings. Goosebumps. And the guitar solo on the scratchy old amp...incendiary

[@BrehiaReacts]

Gosh this song is just so great and emotional. It totally gets you in the feels.

[@paolagutierrez7044]

I return to this every so often and it never fails to restore my faith in today's music. (-:

[@pennyalexander4066]

Brehia Skinner it isn't today's music.

[@duijvelduijvel]

agree !

[@markmcclure3844]

Marcus you transport people to another place in their minds when you sing! ... your pure magic buddy! Long may you sing and gift us mere mortals with your voice

[@rgr4929]

i never get tired of this song, and it still gives me the goosebumps

[@josephmichael5554]

I’m moving home next week… my best friend is coming to get me. I moved here expecting my life to grow and to get over the loss of my grandfather and one of my best friends. Things didn’t turn out. Six months ago I was ready to be done with this world but something kept me here. While I was sitting here packing all that kept coming to the back of my mind is ‘I’m going back to Kansas City’ with all the pain and abandonment I feel right now. I’ll take this bitter sweet remedy. Thank you for this.

[@a.trevino3871]

One of the best songs in decades. Simply put.

[@andrebrent2947]

I first heard this song 4 years ago at a bar in Donegal Ireland from a cover band and its been on rotation ever since i found it on Spotify lol.

[@Eric578]

I miss you Shelly! She used to play this song a lot when we had plans to move to Kansas City. Always and forever! ❤

[@goldenthug9]

I always come back and blast this gem monthly!! Great song

[@shawnmichaels2038]

My ex girlfriend's young son Oliver Danger showed me this beautiful song, he's such a wonderful little man..... I miss them more than I can put into words......

[@andramega]

🎶 You tell me a thousand things a day 🎶 Phenomenal song full of fire and emotion. Seriously impressive. Thank you!

[@kelseyfogle3910]

One of the greatest song's I have listen to lately. I love this song, Reminds me so much of my parents that have past away long ago. Amazing talent!

[@jirijirsa6683]

I just cant get enough of this song … wow

[@mac9246]

I'll be singing this same old song for the rest of my life.

[@Melancholy_Platypus]

This song puts tears in my eyes every time. Absolutely beautiful.

[@tinang5999]

My God. I love this number

[@shelleytaylorKSchick73]

I can relate to being 1000 miles from home as I grew up in KC. Kansas City will forever be home sweet home

[@lenellecook1470]

KC RAILROADER Anthem!!! We were listening to this at 4am the last day (unknowingly) my husband went to work. 44 years!!!

[@brandonpowell1889]

This is one of those amazing , timeless pieces of music that will never tire .

[@mokamo23]

love everything about this song. it just energizes me. it's in what i would call "the traveling wilbury"s' style. (a new genre of music, perhaps)

[@michaelradican7216]

This is such a magical track! The way these gentleman brought these lyrics to life. Absolutly amazing!!!

[@jpixelated337]

Watching the documentary, he's so self conscious that it's taking him too long to work out this song, while the others are just cranking the other songs out. He absolutely slammed this song out of the park, Quality > Quantity.

[@outofthesinking]

I think the lyrics struck a chord with Marcus, he later told his story of abuse as a young lad. He is an amazing singer and musician. Johnny Depp et al did a fab job.

[@marywhyte-edu]

The documentary for this is amazing!

[@keithhepworth4934]

Love that guitar Depp is playing. Beautiful. It's almost KC Royal blue.

[@savyguthrie6891]

Just when I thought I couldn't love Marcus Mumford more...

[@sgarcata]

Absolutely phenomenal... lyrics, music, performers!

[@anthonyrodriguez7021]

I just recently lost a dear close friend. We weren't from Kansas city but we loved this song. Last one I heard with her, I don't think I'll ever hear this song without a tear coming down. Thank you for a great memory. R.I.P. RACHAEL

[@mayrac80]

The vibe in this video is just so....indescribable! I love this song.

[@Jz2CoolDude]

Wow...just came across this by accident! Blew my frickin mind :-)

[@gtazocker312]

Jz2CoolDude I know what you were looking for... :D

[@angieschaefer7]

Mine too! :)

[@jameslassen8935]

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[@angieschaefer7]

Amazing.. Emotional.. They did this during a rehearsal and BOOM recorded the rehearsal as a track!

[@solar2473]

Jz2CoolDude that's what most people say when they come through Kansas City too

[@benglassman]

Whoa That Mumford dude raised his game on this one! Great Melody and performance. Fabulous effort.

[@soorijohnston6953]

I can listen to this song over and over and not get tired of it

[@hilltop530]

The song is just amazing. Bob is one of the finest writers of all time and, this group really put love into this piece. Brilliant.