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Taj Mahal — When I Feel The Sea Beneath My Soul
Album: World Music
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Released: 1993
Length: 3:03
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I had the bad luck to be stuck waiting at venues a couple times due to weird weather-related cancellations of his shows back in the '80s, and I despaired until I finally got to see TAJ at Chautauqua Auditorium in '92. What a magnificent human being and gifted musician he is! I also love that Syd Barrett once cited him as an inspiration and influence, too!
Posted 1 month ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
Taj Mahal was an ambassador for "world music" before "world music" was a thing.

#Pioneer
Posted 2 months ago by TurtleMan    [ Reply ]
Saw him in Rockport MA in a beautiful venue, second row center, that had a beautiful view of the harbor. Taj and his dudes where the best!

After Taj's song, songs from Stevie Wonder, Queens of the Stone Age, Bonnie Raitt and then the Pixies came on. RP is so wickedly frickin pissah!

Oh and the Artist Website should reference www.tajblues.com
Posted 6 months ago by dgeagon    [ Reply ]
If I was the old man of the sea, I would bathe the lovely mermaids...
https://genius.com/Baby-gramps...
Posted 1 year ago by ZorgTheDestroyer    [ Reply ]
musical contentedness 
Posted 2 years ago by jasonthehead    [ Reply ]
Posted 2 years ago by rbrise    [ Reply ]
 geonuine wrote:


That just gets the link into the comment, NOT the image...  



Just paste the link to the image/gif and it will appear automatically
Posted 2 years ago by Sofa_King    [ Reply ]
 sqqqrly wrote:

Reply and use the `Link` button.  The image needs to be hosted on a server somewhere.


That just gets the link into the comment, NOT the image...  
Posted 3 years ago by geonuine    [ Reply ]
Spoke to Taj Mahal on the phone once about getting involved with Ocean Conservation!
What a gracious and cool man he is!
Thanks R.P for playing his music as much as you do!
Posted 3 years ago by surfrider4life    [ Reply ]
 geonuine wrote:


Agreed. How do you guys post pictures / gifs onto here?  
 
Reply and use the `Link` button.  The image needs to be hosted on a server somewhere.
Posted 3 years ago by sqqqrly    [ Reply ]
 mread wrote:
Sebastian of Little Mermaid
"... under da sea, under da sea ..." 
{#Bananajam}
 

Agreed. How do you guys post pictures / gifs onto here?  
Posted 3 years ago by geonuine    [ Reply ]
 MinMan wrote:

Agreed . I saw Taj live in the summer of year 4 of now 5 year long divorce (and still pending ) . He an Kevmo brought some welcome relief to the misery.
 
That sounds like an amazing concert!
Posted 3 years ago by lccouch    [ Reply ]
so sunny...:)
Posted 4 years ago by Jamer2k41    [ Reply ]
 sunybuny wrote:
This has to be in the top five of happiest, feel good, you just can't be down no matter how bad it is songs ever.
 
Agreed . I saw Taj live in the summer of year 4 of now 5 year long divorce (and still pending ) . He an Kevmo brought some welcome relief to the misery.
Posted 4 years ago by MinMan    [ Reply ]
Oh lawdy, let's go!
Posted 5 years ago by macadavy    [ Reply ]
What a happy tune Caught him in France 2018 Came out sat on his chair and played happy songs Love it
Posted 5 years ago by stephen.king12101    [ Reply ]
 NeuroGeek wrote:
I keep thinking the main riff is from a Jimmy Buffett tune I can't place....or some other tune I can't place...in either case, now I'm going to be searching my mental database for it for the rest of the day.  Ugh.
 

I hear traces of Bruce Cockburn's Wondering Where The Lions Are
Posted 5 years ago by mach-hog    [ Reply ]
Very pretty tune!
Posted 5 years ago by dublanica    [ Reply ]
This song makes me sad that the rating scale on RP goes only to 10, I'd give it at least a 100!
Posted 5 years ago by Sofa_King    [ Reply ]

Posted 14 years ago by islander:

Still great, but where has the time gone.

 islander wrote:
YAY! My 1st upload!!! All of Taj's stuff is great, but this song just has such a happy / good feeling to it. Always brings back memories of warm sand, cold beers, and the sea benath my soul.... :sunny.gif:
 

Posted 5 years ago by islander    [ Reply ]
Sebastian of Little Mermaid
"... under da sea, under da sea ..." 
{#Bananajam}
Posted 7 years ago by mread    [ Reply ]
Feels like songs to sit outside with a fire going at about 58-59 degrees
Posted 8 years ago by Flip_flops    [ Reply ]
Just got back from Naples, FL about two hours ago. This music makes me want to go back there and then head further south.
Posted 8 years ago by ajlept    [ Reply ]
I love when psd gives me some Taj   : )
Posted 9 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
A welcome break from debugging code. Gack! 
Posted 9 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
Love Taj!

for a treat look up his "Cajun Waltz".
 
Posted 9 years ago by FrankDebbieCote    [ Reply ]
This has to be in the top five of happiest, feel good, you just can't be down no matter how bad it is songs ever.

Posted 10 years ago by sunybuny    [ Reply ]
CSN, Harry Manx and now Taj, Master this set of yours is so fabulous!!!  I love reading down the brilliant stories in the comment areas as well
Posted 11 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
I keep thinking the main riff is from a Jimmy Buffett tune I can't place....or some other tune I can't place...in either case, now I'm going to be searching my mental database for it for the rest of the day.  Ugh.
Posted 11 years ago by NeuroGeek    [ Reply ]
 stargazer1 wrote:
Heard Taj play this in Solana Beach. What a great feeling. {#Guitarist}

But -- following this piece with Gotye, really? {#Mad}

 
At the Belly Up?  I was there too!!
Posted 11 years ago by shellbella    [ Reply ]
Heard Taj play this in Solana Beach. What a great feeling. {#Guitarist}

But -- following this piece with Gotye, really? {#Mad}
Posted 11 years ago by stargazer1    [ Reply ]
Here is the link to the correct Wikipedia entry: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Taj_Mahal_%28musician%29
Posted 12 years ago by Ears_of_Stone    [ Reply ]
Why does this tune remind me of Penguin Cafe Orchestra?
Posted 13 years ago by WhiteWater    [ Reply ]
 Ender43 wrote:
Wow, what a set:



Taj Mahal - When I Feel The Sea Beneath My Soul

Harry Manx - Only Then Will Your House Be Blessed

Eels - Packing Blankets

Crosby Stills & Nash - Southern Cross
 


Getting this set again and it is perfection.
Posted 13 years ago by iTuner    [ Reply ]
great tune
Posted 14 years ago by danaz53    [ Reply ]
I was having the same sentiment, enjoying the next song in the lineup too:
Paul Simon - Once Upon A Time There Was An Ocean - adds to the sweetness of a Friday afternoon.  Ender43 wrote:
Wow, what a set: Taj Mahal - When I Feel The Sea Beneath My Soul
Harry Manx - Only Then Will Your House Be Blessed
Eels - Packing Blankets
Crosby Stills & Nash - Southern Cross
 
Posted 14 years ago by ehat    [ Reply ]
 aarrgho wrote:


....and I was just thinking about the time I went backstage after a Taj show and he kept hitting on my girlfriend.  Granted she WAS a hottie, but she's long-gone and my love for Taj's music lives on!
 
Rule #1
Never bring your HOT girlfriend backstage to meet a musician!!!!!

Posted 14 years ago by boober    [ Reply ]
Yes he´s the man, this one goes right into your/mine heart.
Posted 14 years ago by nalle    [ Reply ]

Taj puts on one hellava concert. If you have the chance by all means, go see him !
Posted 14 years ago by That_SOB    [ Reply ]
hows it, it so so so good, so damm good, when the sun is shining, it shining for all, so suck it up, suck it up,that ticket is gone and it will never come back, I got life,  anyways ,that is good enough for me 
Posted 15 years ago by mr_toad    [ Reply ]
 KitKat wrote:
Brings back memories of happy nights at a local bar near the University of Hawaii Manoa where Taj used to come play.  He lived on another island (Kauai?) at the time.  So nice, nights of barefoot dancing. 
 

....and I was just thinking about the time I went backstage after a Taj show and he kept hitting on my girlfriend.  Granted she WAS a hottie, but she's long-gone and my love for Taj's music lives on!
Posted 15 years ago by aarrgho    [ Reply ]
So good!  {#Dancingbanana}
Posted 16 years ago by bb_bubbab    [ Reply ]
Brings back memories of happy nights at a local bar near the University of Hawaii Manoa where Taj used to come play.  He lived on another island (Kauai?) at the time.  So nice, nights of barefoot dancing. 
Posted 16 years ago by KitKat    [ Reply ]
Mmmmmm!  Taj - 'tis mighty, mighty fine!  {#Good-vibes}

Posted 16 years ago by macadavy    [ Reply ]
And just like that, I'm on the beach watching my kids playing in the surf while I get buzzed drinking pain killers. Mmmmmmmmm.....
Posted 16 years ago by ScottyB    [ Reply ]
Roverfish wrote:
I kept waiting for Pork Tornado to jump in singing "Guabi Guabi"...color me confused. Likeable tune, anyway. Nice pickin'.
My thoughts EXACTLY!
Posted 16 years ago by dewhead    [ Reply ]
35 years ago I first heard West Indian Revelation (also on this compilation), which I loved but never knew who or what it was until just last year. So I uploaded it to the LRC and it's currently in review to get on this playlist. Any signed-on RP member who wants to hear it here, vote {YES} for my long-lost treasure! Thanks!
Posted 16 years ago by Carl    [ Reply ]
I kept waiting for Pork Tornado to jump in singing "Guabi Guabi"...color me confused. Likeable tune, anyway. Nice pickin'.
Posted 17 years ago by Roverfish    [ Reply ]
Wow, what a set: Taj Mahal - When I Feel The Sea Beneath My Soul Harry Manx - Only Then Will Your House Be Blessed Eels - Packing Blankets Crosby Stills & Nash - Southern Cross
Posted 17 years ago by Ender43    [ Reply ]
Thanks for that Bill!!!! I'm a big fan of Taj. Just ordered that box set. Anyone know what Taj has been doing lately?
Posted 17 years ago by bradjak    [ Reply ]
That's gotta be Ry Cooder. Anyone with the liner notes able to verify?
Posted 17 years ago by DChas    [ Reply ]
Does this riff sound familiar to anyone else? I'm thinking Guabi Guabi by Pork Tornado.
Posted 17 years ago by miasma    [ Reply ]
Great song, and this 3-CD set has plenty of good Taj stuff in it. Some odd choices sometimes - rare live versions of some tunes - but some wonderful old cuts like this one. I've also been a big Taj fan since De Old Folks at Home... he just goes on and on.
Posted 17 years ago by BigDaddy_PA    [ Reply ]
physicsgenius wrote:
This is too rockin' for an elevator. They don't want people bouncing or swaying in there.
May we one day live in a world where this *is* what they play in elevators.
Posted 17 years ago by omniphiliac    [ Reply ]
Bizzarefall wrote:
Will someone let me out of this dang elevator? Pleasant enough but I feel like I am in line at the supermarket in some surreal nightmare.
This is too rockin' for an elevator. They don't want people bouncing or swaying in there.
Posted 17 years ago by physicsgenius    [ Reply ]
Posted 18 years ago by bigtwistee    [ Reply ]
I don't get it, is this guy from India????
Posted 18 years ago by tim_ontario    [ Reply ]
dadofsammy wrote:
This was originally on an album called "Music Keeps Me Together" released in 1975 - very Caribbean-oriented sound throughout the entire disc. I have great memories of it wafting out of the speakers on fine spring days...when I was supposed to be studying...
Thanks for the tip, I'll have to pick that up. His father was a musician from the bahamas, so it's in his blood.
Posted 18 years ago by islander    [ Reply ]
Bizzarefall wrote:
Will someone let me out of this dang elevator? Pleasant enough but I feel like I am in line at the supermarket in some surreal nightmare.
HAHAH, that made my day!
Posted 18 years ago by Sobient    [ Reply ]
I love this song and the World Music Album. I have trouble finding Taj's island music, which i prefer to the blues. Turn it up.
Posted 18 years ago by icehoused    [ Reply ]
CCinSB wrote:
Gotta Love Taj.
I do I do! This is an amazing cut.
Posted 18 years ago by Old_Pat    [ Reply ]
Gotta Love Taj.
Posted 18 years ago by CCinSB    [ Reply ]
This was originally on an album called "Music Keeps Me Together" released in 1975 - very Caribbean-oriented sound throughout the entire disc. I have great memories of it wafting out of the speakers on fine spring days...when I was supposed to be studying...
Posted 18 years ago by dadofsammy    [ Reply ]
Swwwweeeeeeeeeeeeeeet!
Posted 18 years ago by kazuma    [ Reply ]
too cool
Posted 18 years ago by nausicaa    [ Reply ]
pyxxel wrote:
To me it sounds like music I'd hear in a restaurant on holidays (for you in US: vacation) in a sunny place, played by a bunch of folks in mock-traditional clothing, to entertain the 60-year-old guests...
I wish this would be the kind of music they play on such occasions ...
Posted 18 years ago by federico    [ Reply ]
Will someone let me out of this dang elevator? Pleasant enough but I feel like I am in line at the supermarket in some surreal nightmare.
Posted 18 years ago by Bizzarefall    [ Reply ]
Dirktooth wrote:
...always interesting
Sorry, can't find it interesting, at least not based on this tune. To me it sounds like music I'd hear in a restaurant on holidays (for you in US: vacation) in a sunny place, played by a bunch of folks in mock-traditional clothing, to entertain the 60-year-old guests... hummmm
Posted 19 years ago by pyxxel    [ Reply ]
islander wrote:
YAY! My 1st upload!!! All of Taj's stuff is great, but this song just has such a happy / good feeling to it. Always brings back memories of warm sand, cold beers, and the sea benath my soul....
Lemme guess...U rated it as a 10 ? :nodhead:
Posted 19 years ago by Huey    [ Reply ]
islander wrote:
YAY! My 1st upload!!! All of Taj's stuff is great, but this song just has such a happy / good feeling to it. Always brings back memories of warm sand, cold beers, and the sea benath my soul....
Where I live, we call it home. San Diego. Ahhhh......
Posted 19 years ago by moomatz    [ Reply ]
YAY! My 1st upload!!! All of Taj's stuff is great, but this song just has such a happy / good feeling to it. Always brings back memories of warm sand, cold beers, and the sea benath my soul.... :sunny.gif:
Posted 19 years ago by islander    [ Reply ]
It's hard to describe how Taj Mahal's music feels to me overall, but this piece just has movement and life to it. Perhaps that's how to describe his work. Above all else, he does very human music.....fallible but always interesting.
Posted 19 years ago by Dirktooth    [ Reply ]