Taj Mahal - Catfish Blues
Taj Mahal Meets The Culture Musical Club Of Zanzibar - Mkutano, www.tajblues.com/, Buy: amzn.to/2GA4eaW
Lyrics:
Oh, I wish I was a catfish
Swimmin' into the deep blue sea
I'd have all the good lookin' women
Swimmin' after me
Swimmin' after me
Swimmin' after me
'Cause these blues, oh, these blues
'Cause I'm goin' to the little girl's house, oh
Maybe you can find her
Timbuktu to Bamako
Timbuktu to Bamako
Timbuktu to Bamako
Oh, I wish, oh honey I can holler her
[Incomprehensible]
I keep on howlin' till I get
My baby back
Your baby back
My baby back
Well, it's two trains runnin'
Can never go my way
I'm gonna ride the first thing smokin'
Down the road I go
Down the road I go
Said now, I wish I was a catfish
Swimmin' into the deep blue sea
I'd have all you good lookin' women
Swimmin' after me
Swimmin' after me
Swimmin' after me
Oh, rollin' on, oh, rollin' on
Oh, rollin' on, oh, rollin' on
"Taj Mahal is an adventurer with taste. The veteran American bluesman has long been fascinated by African styles, and has explored the links with the #blues through his recordings with Toumani Diabate or live collaborations with Tinariwen. Now he has moved from Mali to Zanzibar, to team up with the island's best-known orchestra, and provide a reminder that there is great music in east Africa too. The Culture Musical Club are an intriguing, rhythmic and stately acoustic band. They mix violins with hand-drums and the oud, the Arabic lute, with the zither-like qanun in songs that are influenced by Arabic and Asian as well as African styles." The Guardian
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What a brilliant composition by legendary blues Maestro Taj Mahal
Taj Mahal was one of the first bluesmen to acknowledge the influence and deep relationship between blacks and Appalachian whites. while all that racism was going on, blacks and Appalachian whites were living together and making music together. Few people know that the banjo was actually an African instrument. And if you listen closely you can hear the Appalachian influence in a lot of Taj Mahal music. same for Appalachian music and it's call and response. I can listen to Taj Mahal all day.
@calmedspirit
3 жыл бұрын
Being from the Tennessee Appalachian mountains, this was a great read. Thanks for the awesome knowledge. ☺️
@dequeslove5072
2 жыл бұрын
i've only just learned of blacks in appalachian areas, i'm really interested in stories about how it was and is growing up there as a black person
@rawdamakhoul2604
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for this comment and the information on the mixture of African and Appalachian music. I love it indeed. I was sure it was a Qanun playing, and could easily notice some middle eastern tunes in it as well, especially the clarinet part.
@orfeucunha2069
Жыл бұрын
@@calmedspirit0
@orfeucunha2069
Жыл бұрын
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One of the finest blues songs I ever heard! 😊
@DonsTunes
6 жыл бұрын
Enjoy!
Masterpiece! Love from Romania!❤
@DonsTunes
3 ай бұрын
Greetings my friend, enjoy!
@thebeatoftravel249
3 ай бұрын
Like pentru cine a venit aici de la Mircea Badea!
@cristiancretu8656
3 ай бұрын
@@thebeatoftravel249 :)))))) corect
@YoanBespoke
3 ай бұрын
❤❤👍
@matteroftim3
2 ай бұрын
Se pare ca Badea stie muzica buna.
This song should have 20 million hits !
If I was a fly on the wall when they recorded this and i got swatted at the end i would have had a good life. Awesome
I love the influences of many cultures here
A magnificent composition with a mix of music from different cultures! Fused effortlessly!
This is sublime.
@DonsTunes
3 жыл бұрын
Enjoy!
Brilliant instrumentation!
What a rare track and with such quality of sound. It is blue as Mississippi blues. Tajmahal track everybody knows and nobody talking is another milestone. But this exhibits his class and true artistic work. Thanks Don the "Don if Blues"
Amazing track, perfect sound quality and I just love the percussion. All the instrumentation is unworldly. 10 stars if I could!
Taj Mahal..I grandi del Blues..🙏🏼🫶😘 Catfhisc Blues.. è poesia, Musica di emozioni ❤️
a very nice Ethiopian Amharic pop with the unmistakable sound of kirar in blues, thanks Taj Mahal.
@cayemarvin
2 жыл бұрын
This is music from Mali
@donpetros8285
2 жыл бұрын
@@cayemarvin - I know that it is from Mali - an Ethiopian pop music interprated beautifully in blues in Mali . Please check out and listen to some Ethiopian traditional music - masinko music - azmari music.
Goose bumps , great song
SEDUCTIVE SPICY SPIRALS OF SOUND .. I LOVE THE BLISSFUL AMBIENCE .. LOVE-LY ONCE AGAIN .. B .. X
This is such an amazing piece of music.
In love with this song!!
One of my favorite songs. Thanks Don.
@DonsTunes
6 жыл бұрын
It's an amazing one. Enjoy!
Saw Taj at the El-N-Gee in New London CT in 1989-1991 timeframe. Crazy. He played their piano, which must not have been very good, as he beat the shit out of it! It was magical. Thank you!
Chilling with some of the Best Blues....Very Relaxing.....Like Great Smoke
I have a blind faith in Don's Tunes. I just like the song without even starting it, because I know it will be great!
@DonsTunes
6 жыл бұрын
😁 enjoy man!
Saturday morning...early... The house is quiet except for the blues!!! Thanks Don. You never fail to deliver.
@DonsTunes
5 жыл бұрын
Enjoy my friend!
Catfish blues by Taj Mahal, Big Mama Thornton and Skip James are my favorite interpretations of the song.
Waaaaw...What a melody...what a voice...what a Blues
@DonsTunes
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks my friend!
Fantastically beautiful!!
This is just wonderful. Another Sunday morning satisfied. I love the sounds that have been mixed in this. Well done.
@DonsTunes
6 жыл бұрын
Yes..the african instruments give this an unique sound..enjoy!
I really like this cut because it reminds me of a time when I visited some of my close friends in the deep south, down in the bayou as well as a flavor of music from India. Its interesting how the 2 culters are meld together in this music. Very nice.
@cayemarvin
Жыл бұрын
The music is from Mali
Blows me away every time and there has been loads of times...
........saw him back in the day @ Fillmore West/Winterland ..... wonderful
Me encanta el bluesy esta rola!!!
Real music 😊🎶
@DonsTunes
5 жыл бұрын
Enjoy!
Holy Blues! What a masterpiece! Great job, Don!
@DonsTunes
6 жыл бұрын
Enjoy!
@jacquelinedavis4955
2 жыл бұрын
This was the best version I could find better than the Muddy Waters original and even better than Jimi's Hendricks Its so smooth and caramelly You can feel it deep down
@chainweaver3361
2 жыл бұрын
@@jacquelinedavis4955 I couldn't agree more!
Fenomenal!! excelente sonido y instrumentos!!
Most Melodious, Magnificent, Marvellous, Majestic and Mesmerising. !!!!!THANKS man !!!!!
@DonsTunes
6 жыл бұрын
Enjoy Nik!
@neusafeliciano4753
Жыл бұрын
Fanfastic.
INSANELY BEAUTIFUL ❤❤❤
Сильно! Очень! 👍🎶🎵🔥🔥🔥👏👏👏👏👏
Greetings Don. Your admiration for gorgeous sounds are never ending. We shouldn't just call this Sun Day but D.Day. Don's excellent choice of music, Don's way of reaching out to us and giving us, such great entertainment and pleasure. Actually, this piece of music - Taj Mahal - Catfish Blues really reminded me of Ali Farka Toure - Ai Du. Those lovely instruments with that kind of laid back sound. Wow. So all those Blues lovers with an ear for East African Blues. You just have to listen to more. Enjoy. Thanks again Don. Hope you are well.
@DonsTunes
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the comment Anne..I love African blues..it's different yet one can trace it's influence to the American blues and people.
@annechatoka3902
6 жыл бұрын
Hello to you Gary. Thanks for your comment and, we shouldn't forget to acknowledge one another by expressing our thanks with a kind word, which can go a long long way. Keep listening and reading Gary, your making somebody happy!!! Warm wishes Anne.
No se mucho d su historia pero lo que te digo que es una estupenda música 🎵 la oigo mañana ,tarde y noche y me alucina.❤
Amazing song, love it
Honestly cant stop re-starting the vid!
Handsome blues player 💙
Grandioso. Elegante. Avassalador ❤
Always look forward to my Sunday morning smooth.
Can't taint the wait for a drag show at its finest to this truthful song...
Fabulous!!!!
If you like rock and roll and say you don’t like the blues! You’re a fool! ☮️✊🏼💟
Wish I had a man right now!!! Whoooo.
This reminds me of Farke Toure / Ry Cooder album because it’s even more simplified. Trance once chord polyrhythmic effect stuff done so very well.
Beautiful track on this sunny Sunday Don!! Thanks again! Love from the Netherlands
@DonsTunes
6 жыл бұрын
Enjoy Sonny!
Don, it's just amazing...
@DonsTunes
6 жыл бұрын
Enjoy man!
like a Rolling stone😛
❤❤❤ she's so beautiful!
Love it! You're already a catfish, Don. You got all the good-looking women swimming after you and your blues. Didn't you know?
@DonsTunes
6 жыл бұрын
Missed you Carla😉
@WiiNV
6 жыл бұрын
🎣 L😂L
This was the most blessed time I clicked EVER. I always expect good music, but this one is beyond all the definitions of the good mood a song can cause on you
@DonsTunes
6 жыл бұрын
Enjoy Felipe!
Wow...
Hi Don now i have to say that this is special ,multi cultural blues ,great sound ,great instruments a fresh take on the blues, Thanks for posting this gem. I am now leaving Blues Sunday and going in to Dont give a damn Monday.....But only after i listen to this again *****
@DonsTunes
6 жыл бұрын
; ) Thanks Ronny...enjoy!
Man, your collection is outstanding. I'm looking forward to listening to new artists. Thanks.
@DonsTunes
Жыл бұрын
Enjoy🍸🙂
Surreal de tão lindo! Esta música é tão incrível que dá vontade de morar nela.
Que exquisites de música y las fotos de las mujeres, son perfectas.
Hello Don. I'm still here. Thanks for the last ones I did not thank and for this one. Always fabulous ...
@DonsTunes
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Manuel..enjoy my friend!
thank's for this great music I like.. ❤
@DonsTunes
6 жыл бұрын
Enjoy!
Beautiful music 👍🇲🇽🌎
@DonsTunes
Ай бұрын
Enjoy!
Magnifique la grande Classe rythme Songs voix sensuelle TOP ." Salut GD
@karimourimk
5 жыл бұрын
La grande classe amigo Bon pour faire l'amour au calme. 😉
Extra terrestre le son à fond !
Blues authentique. ..
J'adore
First time I have heard this incredible piece of blues. Thanks KZread.
@DonsTunes
4 жыл бұрын
Enjoy!
@ianmorton4136
4 жыл бұрын
@@DonsTunes Can't stop playing this. It is hypnotic. is there a CD with this on it?
@DonsTunes
4 жыл бұрын
@@ianmorton4136 yes this is the album Taj Mahal Meets The Culture Musical Club Of Zanzibar - Mkutano
Me gusta muchisimo el blues musicalmente
Excellent
2:52 best interlude ❤️
@Xinjayang1
2 жыл бұрын
4:38 whenever I visit ❤️
Sublime! Merci pour ces quelques instants de bonheur.
I am diggn on the diverse sounds gathered from various cultures ! ........ thank you Don !
@DonsTunes
6 жыл бұрын
Enjoy Raven..African blues is an amazing experince..
@ravenmeadows7350
6 жыл бұрын
African Blues! Very new to me! thanx for turning me on to it!
TM is great a funny man who makes good.music
Don, thank you for gathering these fantastic tunes. I recommended your channel to a couple of colleagues at work and they were most appreciative. Had your Spotify station playing in the yard today whilst I grudgingly pulled weeds. Made drudgery a pleasure. Outstanding channel!
@DonsTunes
6 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoy the tunes my friend!
Can't thank you enough dear Don!
@DonsTunes
6 жыл бұрын
Enjoy my friend!
Fantástico !!!!!
Brilliant real beautifull wauw i never heard this one,
Fantastic, naturally....
Love this song and these Cat Fish Babes Too!
Saw Taj Mahal - he is more „funny with his lyrics - I write so often because i am soooooo interested in the lyrics - because i know very very much of the music - and the old blues singer often i cannot understand - for me also the pics of the musicians interesting i know so many Thx thx thx thx
This so fine, I lost my mind, but found a soul
it's good to have you Don! Be with us everytime! Dont break this channel!
@DonsTunes
6 жыл бұрын
Enjoy man!
Just heard a totally different song from taj . Rollin on the sea. It’s mellow with sitars . and a little melancholy but I like it a lot. in the movie soundtrack Two Days in the valley.
Lyrics, that I, my outdated laptop, & cheap headphones, deciphered: Baby, I wish I was a catfish Swimmin' in the deep blue sea I'd have all you good lookin' women Swimmin' after me After me You know my momma Whoa, and my pa-po. ]?[ Told me long, long, long, time ago Child, if you wanna hear the blues just a wringing rain in a rain drop. ]?[ Zanzibar to Bamako Zanzibar to Bamako Timbuktu to Bamako Zanzibar to Bamako Oh, I love you Yes, I love you Honey, now you, oh, you wanna want. ]lot? what?[ Put your arms around me Baby, like that Circle 'round the sun ]son?[ Circle sun Circle around the sun I wanna holler High, low ]?, hello?, harlow?[ Baby, hear me Uh Uh When the sun hi-ho ]?[ I know you'll be so happy baby, when the train comin" And I, walkin' out ]& I, ?[ Walkin' out Walkin' out Love me, bae-be. ]baby[ Oh, love me Love me, baby, oh Well, love me, pretty bae-ba, yeah ]baby[ Oh, like I gone Like I gone Like I gone Love me, bee-ba. ]lol baby[ Pretty brea-be. ]lol baby[ Love me down oh, to my soul When you love me, pretty baby, honey, dontcha, dontcha let me go Oh, let me go Oh, let me go Let me go :)
finally a channel of BLUES !!!!!!!
that banjo got me good
Genius
Soom perfeito!!
this is so good! I've heard BBKings version but this is a whole nother thing altogether
Great blues✌
YT nailed the recommendation again ❤️❤️❤️
good version. quite hip and resourceful
Great songs.. thanks guy
@DonsTunes
6 жыл бұрын
Enjoy man!
just found out about your channel yesterday, and haven't closed the tab once... been listening to your uploads all day and adding to my spotify playlist as i go along. i can safely say this channel allowed me to discover and fall in love with blues. keep on uploading!
@DonsTunes
6 жыл бұрын
Enjoy the tunes friend!
Nice Blues classic!Wonderful coloured arangering and mix balanced!
@DonsTunes
6 жыл бұрын
Enjoy man!
@sergyvolodimirov3153
6 жыл бұрын
No probs!Thanks for send Don's Tunes,enjoy tasted quality music!
Excellent CLASSIC, thank you Don. 😎
@DonsTunes
6 жыл бұрын
Enjoy Venator!
Estupenda rola,me súper gusta, gracias ❤
Thank youuuuu for the best blues :)
@DonsTunes
6 жыл бұрын
Enjoy dear Sladjana!