KEB' MO' - America the Beautiful

[skiprydell1]

this is what it MEANS

[dennydoesfilms]

i must have missed the asian guy. - hello america.

[toriv81]

I love Keb' Mo' !!! Awesome video!!

[gcuneo2]

Chuck Norris needs to roundhouse kick 4 people.....

[ogersteiner]

I just finished participating in my second "Buglers Across America". I played taps for the 9/11 vicitims, our troops and all the family and friends affected by that horrible day. I played my trumpet under the 161 and 315 bridge near Thomas Worthington High school (Columbus, OH). It is probably the most peaceful place I know because I like to fish at that location - plus the acoustics are amazing. 9/11 always in my heart and I will never forget.

[waggietoo]

proud asian american sings america please take a look

[Dbirnstihl]

I'd have to imagine he's trying to do this to emphasize the good in our country. Sure our government is totally fucked, but many of the people living here are still decent. I heard him talking about this song and he said it used to come on when he was a kid (the Ray Charles version) after the TV broadcast was done. He felt it was truly soulful and inspiring. I like to think he's trying to bring that same feeling to people today being as that rap music isn't going to do it.

[eggymoo]

Pass the bucket I need to puke. I'm guessing from the video there's no irony in this song? Keb Mo sees dollar signs...America the beautiful? After Iraq? After Bush? After 'rendition'? After global financial meltdown? America the bankrupt more like, both morally and fiscally.But at least they have lovely teeth, so that makes everything ok...

(No i am not from the middle east, or the KKK or a commy). And before you get on your high horses, I'm equally ashamed of my own county's actions.

[kjacobs52]

@eggymoo That song speaks to me. I know all that is wrong with this country, and I agree with you politically, but keb is an artist, he is driven to make great music, it is not about the money I assure you. This brings tears to my eyes every time I watch it. I learned to play this song exactly like he does, it is a master piece adapted to a slide guitar, and a joy to play once you get the moves down

[kjacobs52]

@eggymoo One more thing, America is not the government, and not wallstreet, and not a bunch of rich bankers and corporate heads, they are all corrupt in my opinion, and buy the laws they want. America is the people, the middle class and poor , that truly love the land and their neighbors, and strive to help one another. That is the true America. I am a 61 yr old white male, and I love Keb and his music.

[eggymoo]

@kjacobs52 Man, you are absolutely right - well said.

[zestmc]

ill bet money the people who disliked this are either KKK or from the middle east somewhere??

[pkramer123]

@zestmc From the Middle East?! How do you lump the KKK and the Middle East together??? That is just whack.

[zestmc]

@pkramer123 well go figure the KKK hate black people and as a generalised statement middle east hates america....and no not cause of the whole terrorism thing the fact that they bully their country and basically in my opinion are only there to steal all the oil they can.....just my opinion

[flight1100]

Not American and this song doesn't mean anything special to me and to hear it in its usual "Glory" mode is even a bit overbearing. Except when its done by Hendrix or Mo.Then it's brilliant.

[vjfreeman1]

@flight1100 You are right??? BUT YOU HAVE NOT HEARD RAY CHARLES - RIGHT??

[flight1100]

@vjfreeman1 Right I have heard Ray Charles do it and offer humble apologies for the omission.

[DogCatchersBand]

Keb' Mo' is an American Treasure.

[hootowlholler]

It comes from the heart. Which is where all musicians, who care about their craft, should be coming from.

[ogersteiner]

My favorite version of this song.

[nimgitman]

brotherhood.................

[mountainat85]

so much soul great !

[Typhyny]

WOW! Best video I've ever seen! America in all it's glory. The melting pot of the world. :D

[ladyweary]

Wow! Just totally Wow! Awesome musician!

[MrGoodenow]

c2c



[ogersteiner]

This song makes me proud to be human. I love the earth and the creatures that inhabit our wonderful world. I am committed to controlling my thoughts so only words of love and kindness fill our planet with kindness, hope and compassion. I hope your journey is filled with joy and pure contentment - A hug for all.

[AnnabelleClemintine]

My God, Keb Mo is amazing...I wish I could find him singing "I'm so Lonesome I Could Cry." It's the best cover of a Hank Williams song I've ever heard...

[ogersteiner]

It is more noble to give yourself completely to one individual than to labor diligently for the salvation of the masses - Dag Hammarkjold.

[jacklevycci]

Is that Keb's family in 1:19?

[midwesternmom]

This is my favorite song about America.."and crown thy good with brotherhood".... this is a beautiful video..thank you...America ... I love you

[JHigHthe1andonly]

Nice Video Tommy!!  Very Beautiful!

[kathyb1000]

This put a smile on my face, thanks! :-)

[ogersteiner]

This video makes me proud to be a human.

[Judy101101]

America you thought happiness was granted through stuff leaving you in fear if you don't have it. You now know happiness is granted when you feed another equally as yourself through the stuff you buy. America is great and the universe is waiting on you to share your greatness, we are ready to receive the lessons you have learned. What have you learned? What do you know is wrong and what do you believe is right? how is it working?

[TheTrollMallet]

@Judy101101 Judy what lessons have we (America) really learned? That the world doesn't appreciate America, first to give, first to defend, first to die in many cases. No thanks from the world... let the world kill itself, speaking as one American. I am tired of saving your asses! It's like a parent to a child: grow the fuck up and get the hell out on your own!

[EricAndMusic]

Bravo!!!!!!

[elymt]

@TheTrollMallet Can we dispense with the bullshit for a second? For as long as I've been alive I've heard this "We been saving the world" nonsense, but I'll be damned if I can see it. Vietnam? Iraq? Afghanistan? Abject failures, every one, and much misery they've brought everyone involved, thanks entirely to us. Or perhaps you're one of those history-deficient types who still thinks America rode in on a white horse and singlehandedly won WWII? Please read a book, it's just not so.

[TheTrollMallet]

Want to dispense with bullshit and then spew a cart load. Oh and you forgot the successes (convienently) WWI,WWII,Cold War! I guess the book you read was written by a GD liberal?

[KhalilBenjamin9000]

Im in this video!!

Before you thumbs this comment down

Go to 2:04

Thats me!!

Check out my channel 4 proof

[dudnetto]

cool

[kimbalika]

I saw you! I recognized you right away.

[KhalilBenjamin9000]

thanks

[KhalilBenjamin9000]

Thank you TFCTalnet!!

:)

[sistah59]

your a cutie, that is for sure!!!

[KhalilBenjamin9000]

thank you so much!

:)

[Butternut121]

@KhalilBenjamin9000 Very Cool! This is such a beautiful song sung by a beautiful man! Fabulous!

[AlohaMaggieSteele]

We are all the same , it doesn't matter where we are born or the color of our skin.

[thatzpoker]

Happy Birthday AMERICA !!!

Have a fun & safe 4th of July everyone!

[ogersteiner]

I believe there is still good in all of us if we just look harder and choose to love each other everyday. There would be more happiness from sea to shinning sea.

[blackjackal003]

The only thing that makes us different is where we are born.

We're all the same, and I love you all. Love this world, do good, and love peace.

[ogersteiner]

When ever mankind gets me down I listen to Keb and it gives me hope.

[henleyisgod]

Dedication...not deadication

[inherentrisk]

Mr. Mo' is a living legend and a gives your ears a glimpse into the past. D E A D I C A T I O N in every note.

[ogersteiner]

Many Happy Tears...the way all tears should be...

[ogersteiner]

Keb helps us come together...

[ogersteiner]

Keb Mo makes my blackened Soul a little more colorful everytime I hear him perform. Mega smiling right now.

[KhalilBenjamin9000]

me...2:05

[bluesonthelake]

Thank 'ya Keb' .....you couldn't have put it any better than this!

[MontyKing32]

wonderfull song, best blues singer in the world!!!! thank u keb mo!

[eileenk1]

Keb' Mo' is all heart

[mosaicsound]

Thank you Keb' Mo'

[FlainorKeyblade]

Happy Tears ~~ thank U

[changethesame]

Great singer and great song

[VideoRanger1]

wow very well done

[lakota66]

for me simply keb'mo' is the greatest blues-musician that lives. PERIOD

[ogersteiner]

I agree 100% you a very smart person.

[soiledmatress232]

He sang this in the finale of "The West Wing". I have been looking for his version of the song for ages.

[sideways85]

I've never heard of KEB' MO' before but this was a great version of the song! I favorited it!

[ogersteiner]

Buy any of his CD's your soul will thank you.

[lakota66]

i agree 100% with you. you must be a person whose soul is still in the mittle ot the heart.

[Yooper14]

Keb' Mo' is the best blues man out there! No doubt.

[etheangel2220]

better watch out Ray Charles! Keb Mo's rendition is right behind his and catching up

[LittleFrenchy83]

I love Keb' ! it's beautiful, i feel so good when i'm listenning...

Thank you <3

[KatzenImNebel]

Love it!

[nbouv]

Keb Mo rocks!! Saw him for the first time this summer with Robert Cray. He was awesome!!! I absolutely LOVE his rendition of this !!!

[davemband91]

i saw him as well for the first time this summer in Road island.....at Rhythm and Roots

[BabaORiley1972]

How about we start an email campaign to make this song our national anthem?

[laurakowalczyk]

I Love Keb Mo and this video is terrific your new baby and family r gorgeous thanx for all the wonderful music and many years of happy listening u r truley an amazing artist and my family enjoys you 2 love,laura &Da Boyzzz

[ecar86]

I can't believe I never even heard of Keb' Mo' before. More people need to see this video.

[JGJAVANCENA]

^5 ... Awesome video! I usually don't post comments on youtube, but I had to commend how I enjoyed watching something that was sending a significant message. America = ALL race/creeds/color

[snodrey]

Love this video!

My friend is in it!

Mrs. Boyd!

:D

the beautiful bride!!

Really cool!

[jlouise32]

The video is exquisite, and clearly not political. I adore his music and would love to see Keb' sing at Obama's inauguration, though. OneFriend

[ciaobella248]

Beautiful...I have watched this video several times and it couldn't have been done better! Our world is a melting pot of peoples, nations and tribes scattered all over the planet. Music is the spice of life and this video acts as a universal bridge offering up a harmony that helps us to appreciate and respect the specialness of each place!! Bravo!!

[redavenger48]

There are soo many different events and scenery changes that sum up part of the goings on in the USA.. and Keb-Mo Has an Awesome Voice. The video is perfectly cut and edited!

[bentonjennings]

Thanks for this. THIS is what America is all about and not the political party BS we endure every 4 years.

[3rdfloorprod1]

Very nicely done.

[greciandoe]

This video reminds me that our strength is in embracing our diversity.