Taj Mahal - Queen Bee - Bloody Sunday Sessions 

I've seen Taj twice now. The 1stbtime was in Napa and I brought my guitar. My mom went and got the car after the show and I sat on the curb with my guitar. I didn't get to meet Taj, but one of his guys was nice enough to take it back to Taj for him to sign for me. I waited and it was a while me and my mom finally thought maybe the guy just set my guitar somewhere back there and forgot about it and I'd never see it again.....I was wrong! A while later he came back with my guitar signed by Taj and said 'sorry it took so long, he tuned it for you and then got to playing it...' I felt so honored! Now my guitar is named Queen Bee!

If I heard that pass my house, I’d be followin like it was the ice cream truck!

3 dudes completely locked in. They don’t even gotta look at each other timing and groove is flawless

For those that wanted to know Bass - Bill Rich Drums - Kester Smith

Found this song a few months ago and played it everyday for my wife Barbara Everone who was close to her called her Bee for short . It fit her perfectly and what I felt for her.She passed away suddenly 6 weeks ago and I still listen to it with a smile on my face and tears in my eyes. Thanks Taj. It's a great song to remember her by.

Speed limit says 20 but these guys just went and broke the sound barrier. Of great blues.

I met Taj Mahal in Geneva, Switzerland around 1980. Incredible human being. Called his musicians to surround me shouting the names of small towns in my home country of Rwanda, Central Africa, they went to play the blues in during a tour sponsored by the American Cultural Center there. So warm, so friendly, so attached to our common African roots. One of my unforgettable encounters on planet Earth. 😊

I ran into him as a kid (12 yo)in a coffee shop in occidental one time he was just sitting in the back quietly playing and I had a harp and was trying to play to what he was playing across the shop. He noticed and motioned me to come over and sit and play with him. One of my fondest memories from as a kid learning to plat the blues harp. He was so kind and patient.

Well, it's official. I've watched this 17 times.

I've known Taj since I was a little girl. He would come into my parents music shop whenever he was in the bay area. He is one of the nicest people I've ever known.

I believe that Taj Mahal saved my life at least 2 dozen times over the last 40 years. An American prince.

If you happen to be walking down the street and see this, step the hell aside- You're in the presence of royalty.

That was 5 minutes 41 seconds of my life,,, Well Spent!

I play Taj on the jukebox whenever I can. Words can’t describe the way his music makes me feel. I’m always hoping his music touches others like it does for me.

A friend of mine appears in the video. He has recently passed, this video is the best tribute imaginable to my old friend Billy.

Quite possibly the coolest musician on the planet.

He plays so perfectly. It's just enough, no flashy 64th notes, only the right notes at the right times to make the groove work. And in it's rough edged sound, it is absolutely perfect. Within one bar, you can tell it's Taj Mahal without even looking at the screen. Rock me to my soul!

I saw Taj live in 94 and didn’t know who he was. Other people told me to go and to listen and set a tone of reverence and respect. 25 years later, I am amazed at what a gift that first show was. His music is more personal and more beautiful every single day. 🙏❤️✌️

That was beautiful. I feel better now

Hands down my favorite version of the song. Wish I would have been walking the streets when it was filmed, or even been the driver of the carriage.

This song captures the joy, pain and grace of truly loving someone. Beautiful video.

man, I just keep coming back to this one I sure wish I'd been walking along behind that wagon that day

Taj Mahal is such a legend. This video made me buy a resonator, just to play this song.

I'm an almost 50 year old man that wouldnt know what to do if I wasnt sharing space on this rock with Taj Mahal! Much love Taj!

I've watched/listened to this video about a thousand times, and the shot at 00:55 is my favorite. For some reason seeing the drummer hit that beat really floors me. God bless Taj and the musicians.

I must say honestly I've never listened to Jazz/blues and what got me checking this out was crazy as it sounds I was watching his daughter on a show and she said who her dad was which made me want to check him out and this music is absolutely beautiful.

This has got to be the coolest video!! People and cars goin by and the only one groovin on the jam is the horse!

Sunday morning, horse-drawn carriage, legendary musicians singing and playing...only in New Orleans.

this was my wife and I's first song at our wedding

Can't lie I thought they filmed this during the corona virus outbreak and that's why no one was outside and I was like "Oh that's nice they're playing for everyone locked in their houses!" I was wrong but still, what a great song

Absolutely love the drummer ! chillest dude on the planet ! cant believe it took me so long to find the spectacular track !

LOVE this horse drawn in-concert version of Honey Bee ... moving ... through some streets of New Orleans ... moves your soul.

This makes my heart smile

I heard Taj Mahal perform twice in Rochester, NY in outdoor concerts many years ago. He is a national treasure.

His performances just get better with age!

He's just one cool cat! Just perfect.

Thanks for years and years of joy, Taj! I met Taj in the late 70s; he was not recognized except by me, so we had a conversation and he sat and played a song.

Randomly came across his song through Spotify. I had it on repeat for at least 30 minutes. This was last month and im still blasting this song. It's damn good. It's one of those songs that put you in a happy/excited mood. Well played Taj Mahal. Well played.

this is exceptional on every level, the music, the video production, the setting, what more can you say

Best song I've heard in a long time! Real music for my ears and eyes! 😍

Now you can easily say who is a ganuine artist and who is a fake. Damn, top notch blues ... I comer here every month to listen to this jewel !

It just doesn't get cooler than this here!

He made my life much easier, makes me grounded. A master in telling a lot with a few words and notes.

This is song is pure fire 🔥 and that's comming from someone that predominantly listens to metal.

I'm hearing this for the first time, and I bet I will hit replay at least ten times

Totally amazing! Gotta love that guitar that he is playing! Real music going on there folks. Doesn't get much better than that.

New Orleans - like no other!

Taj is THE coolest

Love this version! Feels like the first time I ever heard this song, home alone digging through my dads cd collection I popped Taj in and haven’t looked back since.

I looked him up because I watched Dating around on Netflix

I could listen to this 24/7

cheers people from Croatia! Taj is one of few

What a classic....been a Taj fan since the late 60's!

Nothing better than Taj, the blues and NOLA. I wish I was there. 🖤

God bless Taj! ...he is a true treasure!!!!

I love this song. I sing it to my daughter all the time!

!!! The natural americana lover trio in New Orleans !!!!! Fantástico !!!

I just discover this artist, and he deserve wayyy more likes and views. It's so peaceful !!!!

First listened to this man in 1982 and have never yet tired of him or his music; simply a giant.

The PFC version is outstanding, this version is simply unbelievable. Wow. The sweetest song.

Taj, I never had the chance to tell you this before. Your music has been the music of my life. Keep on rockin' to your soul.

Now THAT is the way to start your Sunday, or any day for the matter! Kudos to the video crew, and much love to a beautiful city...New Orleans. And Taj....well he's a national treasure!

only thang that could make this is hearing the cadence of the “Hos” on the street . This makes my day everytime i here it

I'm back to this video from a video of Tedeschi Trucks video of "Leaving Trunk"- another great video.

Blues musicians are like fine wine, they get better with age.

He make my soul feel nice🌻

Might have been posted seven years ago, but it never gets old.

They closed out the second night of the Folk Festival in Vancouver, BC in 2022 and it was an absolutely magical experience.

I'm 33 and this is food to my soul! Love discovering "masterpieces" as I call them!!! Where's my queen been who likes this stuff? 😉

Makes my bourbon go down even smoother, these cats are so cool

I just love the way the bass guitar affects every other musician. Taj instantly just starts bee boppin as soon as that bass line hits.

I used to hang with Taj a bit back in the mid '60s at The Ash Grove (in Los Angeles, Ca). He started teaching there too but was always there checking out the 'real-deal' blues artists from the deep south that we were also so lucky to be around those days thanks to The Ash Grove. (Also happy to say my late father Milt Holland played on at least one of his albums.)

Great swingin' version, all done while rolling down the streets of the best city in America. Taj got the music in him!

This ist just.... the beauty of Music. God Bless Taj and his Mates

Just wanted to chime in.. been listening to Taj for about 50 years, and he has weathered well.

I've been listening to Taj Mahal for 50 years and he just gets better and better, the voice, the voice. Best from Scotland

puts a smile on my face

I am a semi retired semi professional musician I saw Taj Mahal live in an intimate venue in Nevada City California in the 80s he's such a beautiful artist I sat mere feet from him as he did a great performance never will forget.

You can be in the mood for opera, Motown or metal, but if this song pops up, you’re AUTOMATICALLY in the mood fer sum Taj Mahal, locked in.

Came here after seeing his daughter on a netflix show .... love his voice 👍🏽

Reina del Cid sent me. Love this!!

That bass line!

When I was teen (1968-69) and lived in Topanga Canyon Taj would play at the local and only club "The Corral" and also sit and play on the stoop of the old shopping center (just a hand full of shops and a post office) and play for us kids. Brings tears. We were hippies living down by the creek at "Twin Poles".

I can watch this all day long. ALL DAY LONG.

Taj Mahal = national treasure

I was lucky enough to see Taj in concert twice - once in a rather big auditorium as part of the O Brother Where Art Thou tour but then in a tiny space that sat around 80 people and it was just him onstage with his guitar. Magical!!!!

I had the privilege to record Taj many times live in the early 70’s at the Ashgrove in Los Angeles, CA. He sounds just as tight and sole full now as he did then.

I was lucky enough to see Taj in the early 1990's in Portland,Oregon. It was in some old house where concerts were held,I can't remember the name of the venue but it was great, just him and his guitar and a few dozen people sitting around him listening in a living room.. He was super nice and an amazing musician !

Wow amazing, I'm really starting to love blues so much!

im approaching my millionth view of this. I love this song. LOVE IT!

Feeling god coming through Taj on a Saturday morning.... been listening to this version for years and it is my favorite.

This is so damn cool. These guys have so much soul. Great music! Peace \,,/

one of the greatest musicians of all time! Thank you for these amazing videos. Wish there were more!

El es el Bluesman mas ecléctico de la historia del Blues. He tenido la suerte de verlo en dos ocasiones y saludarlo despues del festival. Fue muy amable. Todo un señor.

About 15 years ago I got my first cel phone. At least once a week I would get calls asking for Taj. Finally I asked who this man was that was so popular with the ladies. I was informed he is a blues singer. One a day a woman that identified herself as his daughter called and was very frustrated at not being able to reach her father. She thought I may have been using him as a sugar daddy. I informed her I am a married woman in Utah and we laughed. He did frequent Park City. I had a nice conversation about his wild ways, his love for white women and his drinking too much. I will always remember that odd association I had so long ago. My wife posted this.

I had the priviledge to see Taj Mahal in a little joint in Houston TX, more than 30 years ago. It was standing room only. He is a top notch performer. What a voice! Most of his blues songs are about love, and they are fun to listen to.

Love the way the horse sets the beat!

Love this.

Oh, man. This gets me moving. Ain’t Taj great. I wanna be a Queen Bee. Love that they’re all riding in a horse and carriage. What a beautiful instrument that guitar is. Taj is so relaxed. Uh, huh, sooo good no smooth. Thank y’all 🧡

Wow , I really enjoyed this and found it strangely satisfying to watch the horse wobble to this song.