Island/Defying Gravity (Jimmy Buffett medley with Dad)
Jimmy Buffett inspired Joel McKee when he was around my age (or even a little younger!), and of course, I wouldn't be playing and singing today without my Dad. I'm so grateful the man himself was willing to join me for this tribute to Jimmy, one of the greats who deeply understood the wild ups and downs of life and always looked back at 'em with a knowing, and sometimes mischievous, smile.
So here we are, fresh off the beach, suits and sunscreen still stuck to us, to play y'all some of his music.
Thanks to my parents for co-producing this video, too!!
(Just for full info, Island was co-written with David Loggins, and Defying Gravity was written by Jesse Winchester.)
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Acoustic Guitar: Journey Instruments Overhead FirstClass FP412
Harmonicas: Lee Oskar
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Oh, you had Dad in your back pocket all along and just now letting us know. As soon as I heard him I knew that we need for you to pick a song where you, Skylar, and your dad can harmonize together. What a treat that would be!
@deborahchapman222
10 ай бұрын
That would be fantastic!!
@marnikennedy
10 ай бұрын
I agree Carson! ❤
How nice to do a duet with your Dad. I see where you get your musical talent from Carson. Also stunning location. Well done from a big fan 🎉
@carsonmckeemusic
10 ай бұрын
Thank you!! A beautiful NC beach. And yes, the music seems to be in the genes!
@martyc513
10 ай бұрын
Where in North Carolina? Oak Island?
@MsTarheelNative
9 ай бұрын
Close... Holden Beach @@martyc513
Wow Wow Wow. A very talented young musician and a duet with his dad?? No f**king way. I am loving this more than I can properly articulate 😊 Very well done 👏 ✔️ 👍
@vivienlee610
10 ай бұрын
Me too.
Hi, Dad! You raised your boys right! They are a gift to all of us. 😃
A Jimmy Buffet cd in the car was one of the staples of my childhood. You've done him great justice in this video
@seanlehmann4235
9 ай бұрын
Same for me, but I started with Buffett 8-tracks, then Buffett cassettes, and then CDs 😊
Nothing greater than sharing music with your Dad! Even though my Dad has passed on I still listen to music we loved. I know he’s listening! We are great fans Carson!
@carsonmckeemusic
10 ай бұрын
I'm savoring these moments as long as I have them. Much love to you and glad your Dad lives on in the music you shared together ☺
@johnny623
10 ай бұрын
I have memories of singing tunes with my Dad who passed recently thank you. It would be nice to hear your brother as a trio.
So cool Carson. I'm 73 and lost my Dad many years ago. He was my hero. A WWII vet and I am a veteran also. He was a life long teacher and he and my Mom raised eight kids. Love the music. Enjoy every day you can be with Dad.! Burlington Bill here busking on the road and here on you tube. New stuff out yesterday.
@hamptonzoo7692
10 ай бұрын
So beautiful from both of you. Lovely lyrics, Magical music sweet song .. 🎼🎶🎵🎸
Fantastic. Sure miss Jimmy already. Thank you for this tribute. Cherish every moment like this.
@carsonmckeemusic
10 ай бұрын
I do and I will!
Thanks Carson. I know your Dad is proud of you, as we all are. Carry on.
Wow! as tears stream down my cheeks; don't know if it's the sentiment of Father & Son playin n singin' together, the J B memories, or the marvelous tribute. or ALL the above; whatever: It's absolutely marvelous! Thanks so much for sharing~
I wish I could "Like" this multiple times!! Just fantastic! Wonderful that you can make music with your father!
Wonderful pick of songs Carson. Looks like my old stomping ground of the Outter Banks... So glad that you included your dad in this video. As a father, you don't know how much he really loves this...
A pleasure to meet you, sir - and may I congratulate you on raising this bunch of fabulous kids who opened their hearts to the talents that they were blessed with and put the hard work in to do them justice. You shared your love of music with them, for which we are all grateful now, and here you are sharing their self-built stage which … I wonder how that made you feel, but I hope you were proud, too! Thank you both for the lovely music! May you be able to enjoy sharing music like this for many years to come!
How sweet❤ You are the sweetest son for your dad😊 And your dad’s low voice is just wow😮 such a cool AMAZING voice🤩😳
RIP Jimmy and thank you for my childhood soundtrack
Sad and so beautiful all at the same time.
Carson, thanks for introducing Joel to us. Joel, you did a fine job of raising sons.
Sometimes the things one needs most is the thing one never expected. This is one of those things. Thanks for making this and sharing it with us.
I’m 65 and loved playing music with my dad. He passed last year and miss him and those memories!! Play on guys!!
There are times when I need to click the thumbs up button about 1500 times!!
@denisep.98
10 ай бұрын
😂 I had the same thought!!
Beautiful harmonie vocals and also dad’s harmonica!
With the sunglasses, the hat and the lower part of his face covered with his hands and the harmonica, your dad could pass for Jimmy! Great fun and a keepsake. Nice job.
Perfect - father, son harmonies Jimmy Buffet vibes, and the ocean.
You are truly blessed.
Thank you Carson.
What a terrific rendition! ❤
Sowie ihr diese Musik den Menschen näherbringen ist die Hoffnung auf dieser Welt❤
Love the relationship you and your father have. I seek you out to listen to and adding your father is the icing on the cake. Peace ❤
Two awesome songs, well done by two musicians, Father and Son. You have done Jimmy Buffett proud, he was such a great entertainer. I sure appreciate hearing your awesome talent, Joel and Carson McKee. Will we perhaps hear a Family Music Album in the near future, singing, playing and harmonizing. Thank you for sharing, keep them coming. BTW, these songs are of a great music era. 👏 🎶 🎵
Well done. Bravo!
wonderful! Jimmy is smiling
@cynthiachessani6788
10 ай бұрын
Yes indeed! He "jumped up and smiled back at you"...
Hey Pop, you are the best! Along with your wonderful son, that is! Congrats and thanks for such a fantastic duet!
Two fantastic songs! I loved seeing and hearing your dad sing with you and play the harmonica. Your family is chock full of great talent!! Keep it up! I am kind of only recently trying to build my channel and get monetized, but, I am in awe of you and your family!
awesome guys. loved it
Jesse Winchester's Defying Gravity - aka The Executioner's Song sung by Waylon in the movie is so spot on in context. Thank you for covering it here. 👍🏻
Jimmy Buffett with all ways, my number one favorite. I have all of his albums and CDs and I will miss him forever.😭
@carsonmckeemusic
10 ай бұрын
He was a celebration of life...rest easy, Jimmy!
Fantastic!! Loved it 😍 I see where you and Skylar get your talent from. Your Dad’s harmonica playing and singing is amazing. I would love you, Skylar, and your Dad do a song together. You guys would be incredible 🤩🤩🤩
Dad played keyboards in our band until months before he died, and it was amazing. Enjoy those moments Carson. Very cool video.
Wow...Dad needs to do a few more videos with you. That captured the exact feeling those songs evoke. I would love to see Skylar join you guys for a Mckee Three!! Cheers\=/\=/
I kinda hate to admit it but I like and respect you and your music even more because of this duo. As a 76 year old I respect the fact that you are doing this with your dad. Thank you.
Cool to see you with your dad! Lovely location. Greetings from The Netherlands 🇳🇱
Cherish those moments.
I don’t why but this made me cry. It was so beautiful father and son singing together.
It's really heartwarming to watch you and your dad doing this together!!
My dad is also a huge Jimmy Buffett fan. An excellent selection of Jimmy's songs.
This is really well done Carson. Lots of musical talent in your family. Just not fair. And the Journey Instruments travel guitar sounded terrific. Throw another shrimp on the barbie.
What a joy to share music with your dad! I loved every minute of it and tell your dad that I loved his Tshirt too!
Dad harmonizes well! And tasty harmonica too 😊 Nice job, Gentlemen.
WOW! So that's where the musical DNA came from! A lifetime of music begins at home for you and Skylar, transcends with the hard work you both put into your craft into something absolutely awesome and then we find out where the spark came from. Invite him back, the music is just too good to hold back. Please.
Oh my goodness! Sing some more please, sing some more….😘🙂 Gorgeous beautiful life loving voice. ❤️❤️❤️
Thanks for this Carson and Carson's dad. Jimmy is so missed.but his music and influence will live on through the generations.
Wow. Your dad kind of resembles Jimmy Buffet, at least in this video. What a great song, wonderful father/son duet and a fitting tribute to one of the greatest musicians of our time.
This was great. Loved the restrained Harp playing and the Bob Dylan t-shirt.
Jimmy was one of the greats! So many of our greats are gone now. We need some new people to carry on. I've been following you for years and know you have the potential. I remember you and Josh Turner doing 52 Vincent Black Lightning and thinking 'these two guys could be it.' I do love your music, your playing, your voice. Keep up the good work.
As one enjoyed duets with my Dad so much, I can relate and this is just so special. Great song selection for the Buffet medley. This is just way cool, man! My hat's off to you making time to spend with your Dad. You will treasure these times in years to come.
Defying Gravity brings tears to my eyes every time. Beautiful cover. Jimmy would be smiling.
Y"all touched my heart with this one. Thank you!
Reminds me of the times my dad and me spent playing in the kitchen. ❤
Enjoy any time you can share with your Dad! ❤️
love love love love love love!!!!!
Beautifully done. I've been following JB since 1978 and I think even he would agree that a duet performance, with your father, probably tops his original.
First time I've heard you & I love your voice. I've been a fan of your dad's since the late 70s. Oh my, I'm old.😊
great to see your pops
God bless you Jimmy. Love you forever. Rest I. Peace.
Fantastic! Father and son times are treasures (even for us).
Beautiful ❤
I just love this so much I'm gonna have to learn defying gravity.. I love you and all your music and the effort you put into each and every note.
Many thanks❤
ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL! Tremendous vocals! As a lifelong Parrothead, I Thank you for this. :)
Absolutely love every moment of this video. Please do more with your dad. What a blessing ❤️
In a world gone mad, I needed to hear some beautiful music
Great job you two. Always nice to hear the addition of a harmonica. On location at Holden Beach NC perhaps?
@MsTarheelNative
9 ай бұрын
Yes. :)
@rileymartin3388
9 ай бұрын
Been going to Holden Beach since the 1980s when even fewer people knew it was there. Lots of great memories there. You two did Jimmy right with this one. RIP Mr Buffett.
What more perfect music and performance to serve as the background to a special bond. Congratulations, gentlemen.
Sublime.
This is divine, a soothing balm for my weary soul today x
This is lovely, Carson. So nice to see you with your dad. We all miss Jimmy so much but I know that his family must really be hurting. :(
Beautiful song & setting....love your Dad.
Great Buffett songs ! Excellent job lets hear more
This is beautiful all the way around! From the setting to the music. Wonderful!
Nice renditions, gentlemen! I want to sit around a beach bonfire with you guys!
I Envy that with such a pure heart
Grats, man. Enjoy your father.
Thank you for this Carson. Island is a lesser known JB song, and one of my favorites. I would love to hear more Buffet songs from you.
👏👏👏👏👏
Love it. Thanks Carson and Dad.
Carson, thank you. Island is probably my favorite JB song.
Awesome 😎
no idea who you are but I just sat through this entire video and the most calming feeling come over me. just pure beautiful music and to share it with your dad was that much more awesome. Hope you are as successful as you sounded because that was perfection. Thank you,
What a beautiful performance ❤️
Awesome! Loved seeing and hearing your dad.
Another amazing song/video Carson. I hope some day you’ll make your way back to California. Thank you posting this video.😊
Great songs, great shirts… Thanks, guys!
Awesome!! I think I recognize the rocking chair in the back!!
@carsonmckeemusic
10 ай бұрын
Me too 😉
@MsTarheelNative
9 ай бұрын
Yep, we originally planned to shoot the video out on that seating area off the boardwalk, in the dune, but rain ran us to the upstairs deck. If you'd stayed, you could have been an Extra in the background, rocking. :)
Lovely video! Jesse Winchester's Defying Gravity is one of my favorite tunes... had no idea Jimmy Buffet covered it! Thanks for sharing, totally beautiful, you and your dad.
@arlo2203
10 ай бұрын
have you heard jimmy's version of "biloxi"?? also a winchester tune. it is my favorite buffett tune... well, except for maybe african friend, or changing channels, or havana daydreaming, or...
Great job! Great song and great background. Love the harmonica. I am impressed how well the journey guitar sounds.
Dad has the look that he enjoy Jimmy Buffett in his day
Thanks!
@carsonmckeemusic
10 ай бұрын
Thank you!
Wow, amazing performance and that deep bodied guitar sounds classic
@carsonmckeemusic
10 ай бұрын
Thank you!! Crazy for a guitar that folds!
Excellent choice of songs. Well performed.
This was simply wonderful!