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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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Originals: • Colorado Soldier - Ori...
Covers: • Don't Let Me Down (Bea...
Acoustic Guitar: Journey Instruments Overhead FirstClass FP412
Harmonicas: Lee Oskar
Audio recorder: Zoom H2
Camera: Canon SL2 w/ Canon 20mm f/2.8 lens

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  • @mediamannaman
    @mediamannaman10 ай бұрын

    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

    @deborahchapman222

    10 ай бұрын

    That would be fantastic!!

  • @marnikennedy

    @marnikennedy

    10 ай бұрын

    I agree Carson! ❤

  • @garytowardmusic
    @garytowardmusic10 ай бұрын

    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

    @carsonmckeemusic

    10 ай бұрын

    Thank you!! A beautiful NC beach. And yes, the music seems to be in the genes!

  • @martyc513

    @martyc513

    10 ай бұрын

    Where in North Carolina? Oak Island?

  • @MsTarheelNative

    @MsTarheelNative

    9 ай бұрын

    Close... Holden Beach @@martyc513

  • @williammartin2275
    @williammartin227510 ай бұрын

    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

    @vivienlee610

    10 ай бұрын

    Me too.

  • @tracythorleifson4108
    @tracythorleifson410810 ай бұрын

    Hi, Dad! You raised your boys right! They are a gift to all of us. 😃

  • @beefstroganoff1774
    @beefstroganoff177410 ай бұрын

    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

    @seanlehmann4235

    9 ай бұрын

    Same for me, but I started with Buffett 8-tracks, then Buffett cassettes, and then CDs 😊

  • @72timba
    @72timba10 ай бұрын

    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

    @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

    @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.

  • @burlingtonbill4687
    @burlingtonbill468710 ай бұрын

    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

    @hamptonzoo7692

    10 ай бұрын

    So beautiful from both of you. Lovely lyrics, Magical music sweet song .. 🎼🎶🎵🎸

  • @frankcoffey
    @frankcoffey10 ай бұрын

    Fantastic. Sure miss Jimmy already. Thank you for this tribute. Cherish every moment like this.

  • @carsonmckeemusic

    @carsonmckeemusic

    10 ай бұрын

    I do and I will!

  • @mayhemhavoc272
    @mayhemhavoc27210 ай бұрын

    Thanks Carson. I know your Dad is proud of you, as we all are. Carry on.

  • @sunnysmilessunshine4060
    @sunnysmilessunshine406010 ай бұрын

    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~

  • @jshaull
    @jshaull10 ай бұрын

    I wish I could "Like" this multiple times!! Just fantastic! Wonderful that you can make music with your father!

  • @mikehomner4724
    @mikehomner472410 ай бұрын

    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...

  • @mumblbeebee6546
    @mumblbeebee654610 ай бұрын

    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!

  • @kanahiratahughes
    @kanahiratahughes10 ай бұрын

    How sweet❤ You are the sweetest son for your dad😊 And your dad’s low voice is just wow😮 such a cool AMAZING voice🤩😳

  • @h2oBlue
    @h2oBlue10 ай бұрын

    RIP Jimmy and thank you for my childhood soundtrack

  • @8weight
    @8weight10 ай бұрын

    Sad and so beautiful all at the same time.

  • @bgrigg07
    @bgrigg0710 ай бұрын

    Carson, thanks for introducing Joel to us. Joel, you did a fine job of raising sons.

  • @GregIsAFan
    @GregIsAFan10 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @daningram3143
    @daningram314310 ай бұрын

    I’m 65 and loved playing music with my dad. He passed last year and miss him and those memories!! Play on guys!!

  • @markadams7328
    @markadams732810 ай бұрын

    There are times when I need to click the thumbs up button about 1500 times!!

  • @denisep.98

    @denisep.98

    10 ай бұрын

    😂 I had the same thought!!

  • @fritzschmollebeck
    @fritzschmollebeck10 ай бұрын

    Beautiful harmonie vocals and also dad’s harmonica!

  • @chuckk5699
    @chuckk56994 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @gjcountry1
    @gjcountry16 ай бұрын

    Perfect - father, son harmonies Jimmy Buffet vibes, and the ocean.

  • @A_WaLLinger
    @A_WaLLinger10 ай бұрын

    You are truly blessed.

  • @H.Allen.C
    @H.Allen.C10 ай бұрын

    Thank you Carson.

  • @denisep.98
    @denisep.9810 ай бұрын

    What a terrific rendition! ❤

  • @youtubesinger910
    @youtubesinger91010 ай бұрын

    Sowie ihr diese Musik den Menschen näherbringen ist die Hoffnung auf dieser Welt❤

  • @elizabethharttley4073
    @elizabethharttley407310 ай бұрын

    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 ❤

  • @angiesiddall9563
    @angiesiddall956310 ай бұрын

    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. 👏 🎶 🎵

  • @RiverDocs
    @RiverDocs10 ай бұрын

    Well done. Bravo!

  • @rcatman2
    @rcatman210 ай бұрын

    wonderful! Jimmy is smiling

  • @cynthiachessani6788

    @cynthiachessani6788

    10 ай бұрын

    Yes indeed! He "jumped up and smiled back at you"...

  • @user-yd1ke2mo9m
    @user-yd1ke2mo9m10 ай бұрын

    Hey Pop, you are the best! Along with your wonderful son, that is! Congrats and thanks for such a fantastic duet!

  • @Joetenor
    @Joetenor10 ай бұрын

    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!

  • @Rand_Althor1966
    @Rand_Althor196610 ай бұрын

    awesome guys. loved it

  • @cuda426hemi
    @cuda426hemi10 ай бұрын

    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. 👍🏻

  • @glendaross4820
    @glendaross482010 ай бұрын

    Jimmy Buffett with all ways, my number one favorite. I have all of his albums and CDs and I will miss him forever.😭

  • @carsonmckeemusic

    @carsonmckeemusic

    10 ай бұрын

    He was a celebration of life...rest easy, Jimmy!

  • @deborahchapman222
    @deborahchapman22210 ай бұрын

    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 🤩🤩🤩

  • @dankingjr.2088
    @dankingjr.208810 ай бұрын

    Dad played keyboards in our band until months before he died, and it was amazing. Enjoy those moments Carson. Very cool video.

  • @just1mansopinion
    @just1mansopinion10 ай бұрын

    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\=/\=/

  • @biggieed949
    @biggieed94910 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @lvanderwaal5625
    @lvanderwaal562510 ай бұрын

    Cool to see you with your dad! Lovely location. Greetings from The Netherlands 🇳🇱

  • @WmRob
    @WmRob6 ай бұрын

    Cherish those moments.

  • @jaray2555
    @jaray25558 ай бұрын

    I don’t why but this made me cry. It was so beautiful father and son singing together.

  • @adaltroczguitar
    @adaltroczguitar10 ай бұрын

    It's really heartwarming to watch you and your dad doing this together!!

  • @sammarrese-wheeler3308
    @sammarrese-wheeler33086 ай бұрын

    My dad is also a huge Jimmy Buffett fan. An excellent selection of Jimmy's songs.

  • @harigeorgeson5885
    @harigeorgeson588510 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @michelesawyer5049
    @michelesawyer504910 ай бұрын

    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!

  • @johngarrity6687
    @johngarrity66876 ай бұрын

    Dad harmonizes well! And tasty harmonica too 😊 Nice job, Gentlemen.

  • @seriouslyreally5413
    @seriouslyreally541310 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @mariarumore6118
    @mariarumore611810 ай бұрын

    Oh my goodness! Sing some more please, sing some more….😘🙂 Gorgeous beautiful life loving voice. ❤️❤️❤️

  • @lindaevans6288
    @lindaevans628810 ай бұрын

    Thanks for this Carson and Carson's dad. Jimmy is so missed.but his music and influence will live on through the generations.

  • @jamesmetzler2031
    @jamesmetzler203110 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @thomasdequincey5811
    @thomasdequincey581110 ай бұрын

    This was great. Loved the restrained Harp playing and the Bob Dylan t-shirt.

  • @hlawrencepowell
    @hlawrencepowell10 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @rdstroud1
    @rdstroud19 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @murrayscheuerman5900
    @murrayscheuerman59009 ай бұрын

    Defying Gravity brings tears to my eyes every time. Beautiful cover. Jimmy would be smiling.

  • @floydteter4323
    @floydteter432310 ай бұрын

    Y"all touched my heart with this one. Thank you!

  • @235buz
    @235buz10 ай бұрын

    Reminds me of the times my dad and me spent playing in the kitchen. ❤

  • @gantte
    @gantte10 ай бұрын

    Enjoy any time you can share with your Dad! ❤️

  • @gar949
    @gar94910 ай бұрын

    love love love love love love!!!!!

  • @andie3225
    @andie322510 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @deejo2
    @deejo210 ай бұрын

    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.😊

  • @crazycasy
    @crazycasy10 ай бұрын

    great to see your pops

  • @mariarumore6118
    @mariarumore611810 ай бұрын

    God bless you Jimmy. Love you forever. Rest I. Peace.

  • @peter-ip3uk
    @peter-ip3uk10 ай бұрын

    Fantastic! Father and son times are treasures (even for us).

  • @Nad3108
    @Nad310810 ай бұрын

    Beautiful ❤

  • @samhorner6998
    @samhorner69988 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @roybray5325
    @roybray532510 ай бұрын

    Many thanks❤

  • @stevehassenplug5150
    @stevehassenplug51508 ай бұрын

    ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL! Tremendous vocals! As a lifelong Parrothead, I Thank you for this. :)

  • @themillshoppe
    @themillshoppe10 ай бұрын

    Absolutely love every moment of this video. Please do more with your dad. What a blessing ❤️

  • @loriarnold764
    @loriarnold76410 ай бұрын

    In a world gone mad, I needed to hear some beautiful music

  • @rileymartin3388
    @rileymartin338810 ай бұрын

    Great job you two. Always nice to hear the addition of a harmonica. On location at Holden Beach NC perhaps?

  • @MsTarheelNative

    @MsTarheelNative

    9 ай бұрын

    Yes. :)

  • @rileymartin3388

    @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.

  • @michaelhopps7480
    @michaelhopps748010 ай бұрын

    What more perfect music and performance to serve as the background to a special bond. Congratulations, gentlemen.

  • @vivienlee610
    @vivienlee61010 ай бұрын

    Sublime.

  • @hopechambers
    @hopechambers10 ай бұрын

    This is divine, a soothing balm for my weary soul today x

  • @donzinette
    @donzinette10 ай бұрын

    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. :(

  • @ritaspeers1259
    @ritaspeers125910 ай бұрын

    Beautiful song & setting....love your Dad.

  • @davidpeace823
    @davidpeace82310 ай бұрын

    Great Buffett songs ! Excellent job lets hear more

  • @jefftiebout1376
    @jefftiebout137610 ай бұрын

    This is beautiful all the way around! From the setting to the music. Wonderful!

  • @TikiB3
    @TikiB310 ай бұрын

    Nice renditions, gentlemen! I want to sit around a beach bonfire with you guys!

  • @seoud2062
    @seoud20629 ай бұрын

    I Envy that with such a pure heart

  • @henryulric
    @henryulric10 ай бұрын

    Grats, man. Enjoy your father.

  • @cynthiachessani6788
    @cynthiachessani678810 ай бұрын

    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.

  • @Yaketyyak21
    @Yaketyyak2110 ай бұрын

    👏👏👏👏👏

  • @bigchrisrogers
    @bigchrisrogers10 ай бұрын

    Love it. Thanks Carson and Dad.

  • @jarrodlewis123
    @jarrodlewis12310 ай бұрын

    Carson, thank you. Island is probably my favorite JB song.

  • @MrsFogg91
    @MrsFogg9110 ай бұрын

    Awesome 😎

  • @PalmBeachesPaul
    @PalmBeachesPaul9 ай бұрын

    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,

  • @medicalnegligenceband9
    @medicalnegligenceband99 ай бұрын

    What a beautiful performance ❤️

  • @royasandoval
    @royasandoval10 ай бұрын

    Awesome! Loved seeing and hearing your dad.

  • @christopherheflin5919
    @christopherheflin591910 ай бұрын

    Another amazing song/video Carson. I hope some day you’ll make your way back to California. Thank you posting this video.😊

  • @GhostontheMoor
    @GhostontheMoor10 ай бұрын

    Great songs, great shirts… Thanks, guys!

  • @stanleycooke7388
    @stanleycooke738810 ай бұрын

    Awesome!! I think I recognize the rocking chair in the back!!

  • @carsonmckeemusic

    @carsonmckeemusic

    10 ай бұрын

    Me too 😉

  • @MsTarheelNative

    @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. :)

  • @elliehjemmet
    @elliehjemmet10 ай бұрын

    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

    @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...

  • @martyc513
    @martyc51310 ай бұрын

    Great job! Great song and great background. Love the harmonica. I am impressed how well the journey guitar sounds.

  • @kenmitchell3784
    @kenmitchell378410 ай бұрын

    Dad has the look that he enjoy Jimmy Buffett in his day

  • @ourslerk
    @ourslerk10 ай бұрын

    Thanks!

  • @carsonmckeemusic

    @carsonmckeemusic

    10 ай бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @sure5871
    @sure587110 ай бұрын

    Wow, amazing performance and that deep bodied guitar sounds classic

  • @carsonmckeemusic

    @carsonmckeemusic

    10 ай бұрын

    Thank you!! Crazy for a guitar that folds!

  • @christyler975
    @christyler97510 ай бұрын

    Excellent choice of songs. Well performed.

  • @guitaleleoeuvre
    @guitaleleoeuvre10 ай бұрын

    This was simply wonderful!

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