The New Basement Tapes - Kansas City

[@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.

[@monkebonemeb]

... definitely in my top five

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@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!

[@infidelviking8805]

Me too

[@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!

[@Isabelbeau]

James Cannon so many x

[@duncanalastairgeddie2418]

Its a metaphor about leaving society completely. Its not really about a relationship........

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@CraigMinds]

Still rocking to this beauty! 2024!

[@ieashamcmullan3046]

Yesss

[@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

[@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."

[@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.

[@dkarecki941]

Me too! ❤

[@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. ❤️

[@Brog420]

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

[@SonnyBlaze]

@@Brog420 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.

[@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.

[@adamwalker1986]

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

[@andreaskoch2353]

After all these years still a great song. Allways in my playlist .

[@sdelliott31]

Same here

[@madisomg4585]

My dad watched this documentary when it first came out, and I went and downloaded this song right away after seeing this scene. This song got me through a lot of heartache. I still listen to it almost daily.

[@Katiegore10]

I listen to this song so much. Marcus Mumford sings from the heart here.

[@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

[@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

[@manajohnson-lq8oy]

It’s 2024 and this is still one My favorite song ❤

[@darrellsage3076]

yep

[@juditbicskey]

A film remek, Bob Dylan feldolgozások! 😍🎸💥👍❤️ ( Hungary)

[@remyhopkins9293]

this song still gives me goosebumps. just gold

[@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.

[@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

[@chrisg2837]

Kansas Citian here. This sound/song is dope AF. An anthem for those who have left our great city and miss it.

[@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!"

[@klcrawford24]

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

[@Floppycats]

Listening to this in Kansas City and sooo love that this incredible band used "Kansas City" for one of their songs - THANK YOU!

[@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.

[@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?

[@tpolakis]

Twice in my life I've been on the radio for a 1-hour guest DJ spot. A lot of thought went into the playlist both times. If it ever happens again, this song is in.

[@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.

[@amariethomp5118]

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

[@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 !

[@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

[@mrfrostthetalkinghusky]

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]

@@mrfrostthetalkinghusky 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.

[@Frankcontreras312]

Guys hooked me right away with the beat of the drum sticks along with Johnny and Mumford

[@lenellecook1470]

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

[@jaylemacks3260]

My day is not complete without hearing this song.

[@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.

[@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 😒🙄

[@claytongross5657]

This song helps me still to this day, to find peace.

[@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.

[@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

[@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❤️

[@kalayne6713]

It's sweat, dear. He talks about how much he sweats in a doco, sorry I don't know the name of the doco.🇦🇺

[@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. 🥰

[@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?

[@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! 💜

[@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

[@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.

[@1RMDorey]

Still loving it after all these years.

[@TrevorHammell]

Amazing to watch them create. Talent and skill overwhelms me.

[@timhillaert8962]

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

[@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.

[@cdub531]

There's no place like home,forever Royal.

[@stephen_cs]

Chiefs kingdom ❤️

[@cdub531]

stephen strohm Amen

[@urbangorilla33]

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

[@dlennonp]

PERFECTLY put.

[@mikesinko6162]

Heartbreaking song about love, rejection, dejection not just only in Kansas City but other Towns as well alot of us have been there, a very relatable song!

[@dkarecki941]

❤❤❤

[@AlyssaVokes-f5k]

still listen to this daily!

[@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!!

[@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

[@a.trevino3871]

One of the best songs in decades. Simply put.

[@franzkafka77]

Jim James brilliant use of a Wolly Mammoth pedal!

[@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..

[@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

[@rgr4929]

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

[@Megara20]

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

[@Christiane9]

Als ich heute etwas über Kansas City hörte, erinnerte ich mich an dieses Lied. Ich habe es sooooooooo geliebt! Zum Glück fand ich es hier auf KZbin!🤗 Das Lied ist wunderschön, der Sänger trifft mitten ins Herz und die Band (inklusive Johnny Depp) ist sehr sympathisch. DANKE, JUNGS!⚘️

[@kgaventura13]

Glad that this got recommended to me years later again. Simpler times

[@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 😎

[@webnet15]

I always stumble back here 4 another listen.........4 18 22

[@ascvinicius]

Mumford's voice is just amazing! Great song.

[@jakegentry5214]

I remember listening to this a few years back and forgot about it. I came back and payed attention and noticed Johnny Depp. Shows how far my attention span is haha😂

[@gmbc1944]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@goldenthug9]

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

[@marywhyte-edu]

The documentary for this is amazing!

[@juditbicskey]

👍😍💥🌹(Hungary)

[@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

[@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 ❤️

[@michaelsanchez6816]

Love Jim James background vocals

[@dominusanuli3595]

I grew up in the KC area, so this really hits home. Maybe I'll move away to somewhere nice, but part of me will always want to be going back to Kansas City.

[@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.

[@Melancholy_Platypus]

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

[@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

[@ducecinco]

1/31/2024 4:04am this is my 1st time hearing this song and I’m in love with it….i also became a Mumford and Sons fan just last summer

[@dadtherapper3535]

Loving the Jim James “Neil Young style” solos

[@melrupp2129]

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

[@davidhunter5848]

Jim James’ solo & guitar tone are remarkable!

[@brandonpowell1889]

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

[@mmmm-t6h1v]

Every city is gold in this song

[@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! ❤

[@jirijirsa6683]

I just cant get enough of this song … wow

[@tinang5999]

My God. I love this number

[@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!

[@rabatuta77]

Cheers! Greetings from Estonia!

[@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.

[@andramega]

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