DEEP RIVER BLUES | Country Blues Fingerpicking on the Martin DX Johnny Cash Guitar

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  • Опубликовано: 18 окт 2024
  • 🎸 Elevate your guitar skills with exclusive guitar lessons & tips at JustinJohnsonGu... Whether you're picking up a guitar for the first time or looking to master advanced techniques, I'll share with you everything I've learned in my guitar journey 🎸
    Doc Watson has always been one of my biggest influences & his arrangement of "Deep River Blues" was the first Travis-Picking style song I ever learned. I have been having so much fun playing this Martin DX Johnny Cash model dreadnought lately, that it's been inspiring me to dust off some of these old arrangements and share'em with you.
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    TUNING: Standard Tuning: E-A-D-G-B-E
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Комментарии • 831

  • @justinjohnsonlive
    @justinjohnsonlive  3 года назад +31

    🎸🎸DOWNLOADABLE TABS FOR THIS SONG: www.musicnotes.com/l/g9TW4

  • @12artman
    @12artman 4 года назад +314

    I was playing Deep River Blues before you were born. A friend played Travis style and it was the first song I'd heard in the style around 1965. It's what motivated me to learn how to play guitar and I think I've played a bit of it every time I've picked up a guitar for over 50 years. I also played it for Merle Travis in his dressing room one time and I have to say something frankly Justin, I hate your guts. Loved it. Nice to see how the last 30 years has produced so many players who are keeping the style alive. My hat's off to you. Merle did warn me about one thing though, he said, "You keep pickin' your guitar like that and the hole will never heal up."

    • @MaghoxFr
      @MaghoxFr 4 года назад +11

      Lol that's hilarious

    • @njgl2010
      @njgl2010 4 года назад +5

      Awesome! 🤣😂

    • @musicismylife836
      @musicismylife836 4 года назад +6

      If you pick it, it won’t ever heal

    • @wyattcaskey9460
      @wyattcaskey9460 4 года назад +5

      Thats gold

    • @therealjulez7886
      @therealjulez7886 2 года назад +2

      stay blessed man! appreciate the forefathers of guitar always

  • @NathanKt
    @NathanKt 4 года назад +35

    I used to hear my dad play this song, and as I grew up, we used to play it together. We don't play much as we used to now, but Deep River Blues will always remain the Father&Son theme in my heart. Thanks for polishing this masterpiece of Doc Watson. Cheers from France

  • @Acousticeg
    @Acousticeg 4 года назад +36

    I been down to the crossroads, but the devil looked at me and laughted. You old fool you lost your soul a long time ago. It's a young man's soul that feed's my delight. Blues for a soul. And he gave it to you...

  • @keeganitreal
    @keeganitreal Год назад +14

    Even after watching video 50 times, it never EVER gets old. It would take me multiple lifetimes to get this good. Bravo 👏

  • @justinjohnsonlive
    @justinjohnsonlive  4 года назад +141

    Thanks for watching! Please Hit the SUBSCRIBE button while you're here! 😁

    • @patrickmcgee4698
      @patrickmcgee4698 4 года назад +2

      Justin what place would you recommend to buy this guitar from knowing I'm getting the real deal delivered and all Thanks, and great playing 😎🤟🍺🍺

    • @jjbanshee
      @jjbanshee 4 года назад

      can u play rory gallagher? it's 25 years ago when he died...he had al lot of accoustic numbers

    • @andrewfarell2261
      @andrewfarell2261 4 года назад

      Done!

    • @inthso362
      @inthso362 3 года назад +1

      Sure hope your making much better than a living wage, you more than deserve it. Will switch channels and subscribe, thanks..

    • @davorkamilic4587
      @davorkamilic4587 3 года назад

      Stonishing

  • @johncogley1956
    @johncogley1956 4 года назад +18

    3.07 3.08 I love the look on his face, he knew he aced the entire song without a single mistake and we all loved it!!

  • @darlenemeans7896
    @darlenemeans7896 4 года назад +18

    This one is my all time favorite of your videos. You mash this up!!! probably about 2500 of the likes for this video are me. I cant stop watching it. The soul in your fingers is like FUEL. You go Daddy!!

  • @buddyjackson3148
    @buddyjackson3148 4 года назад +22

    I can see Chet smiling with the utmost approval !!🤠

  • @stevensexton204
    @stevensexton204 4 года назад +9

    Doc Watson is one of my all time favorites and you did him justice with your rendition, very well done sir.

  • @wesleysmith5580
    @wesleysmith5580 4 года назад +1

    It's like May something, I have lost my self too time ( Literally ) I Can Play Again!!!! Time is nothing but a metaphor..... My Hand's are singing again and "I Don't Want Ta Ever Sleep Again" ...
    Thanks Mr. Justin !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @Slash1066
    @Slash1066 3 года назад +4

    I have seen many players on RUclips, this guy is hands down the best, unbelievable really

  • @НиколайДыхнилкин-з5р
    @НиколайДыхнилкин-з5р 4 года назад +1

    Браво ,Маэстро, гитара в ваших руках игрушка, а музыка её..звучание в века..Спасибо, что вы есть на Земле Божьей и красота звучания гитары вашей будут радовать многие поколения людей..Браво..

  • @mattnobrega6621
    @mattnobrega6621 4 года назад +16

    That moment you realized that when you played Johnny Cash's signature guitar you just awoken his spirit. That was awsome.

  • @jargo101
    @jargo101 4 года назад +428

    Every time I listen to this my guitar cries and asks why I dont treat her this good.

    • @chaplainmattsanders4884
      @chaplainmattsanders4884 4 года назад +2

      jargo101 😂

    • @thinlaypaddu
      @thinlaypaddu 4 года назад +2

      May be your one is a cheaper one 😝

    • @TooBadJim
      @TooBadJim 4 года назад +1

      Well put!

    • @cdanist
      @cdanist 4 года назад +1

      🤣

    • @DeltaJazzUK
      @DeltaJazzUK 4 года назад +4

      @Steven Thompson So true. In the good old days you could believe you were a pretty hot picker when comparing yourself to locals. Then youtube came along and suddenly your stuttering version of Freight Train didn't sound nearly so good.

  • @dlux703
    @dlux703 4 года назад +4

    Nobody hangs it out there, warts and all, from beginning to end with this kind of feel. Perfection without production.

  • @petecartwright5211
    @petecartwright5211 4 года назад +3

    If you're a guitar player, this guy's your instructor. I've never seen better vids or playing. Giving it out for free too. I'm stealing every lick I can. Doc would have been mighty happy about this one...

  • @tonypepena7206
    @tonypepena7206 4 года назад +3

    Love how the sound bounces each note bounces feel high on music

  • @MrEspo117
    @MrEspo117 4 года назад +8

    The Johnny Cash Martin sounds great. I picked up the 50th Anv. Mexican plant same price as the Cash. And also plays ands sounds better than some of the more expensive models. The Cash is really nice. Great playing as always.

  • @michaelcarson8534
    @michaelcarson8534 4 года назад +1

    Every time I hear ya play I get goose bumps, and start chair dancin. Your awesome, love your style, and trying to pick like you.

  • @Madmaxx0829
    @Madmaxx0829 Месяц назад +1

    If I could get 1/100th as good as this guy before I died, I would be a happy man… unbelievable…

  • @randystallard8079
    @randystallard8079 4 года назад +5

    As cool and clean as it gets, always, and I mean you always hit that lick, that musical spot, well, um, spot-on fer me~ Doc would, heck, IS proud, peace N God bless ~

  • @Chimera6297
    @Chimera6297 4 года назад +141

    Best part about this guitarist is he's still alive haha

  • @cassvirgillo3395
    @cassvirgillo3395 4 года назад +6

    Hey Justin, You never fail to amaze, a natural when it comes to playing instruments and music. Thank you for sharing your talent and all the cool videos. Best, C.

  • @jimncheryl
    @jimncheryl 2 года назад +1

    That was just outstanding! Doc is smiling from ear to ear right now. Amazing....

  • @breaux70517
    @breaux70517 4 года назад +3

    Imagine a duet with Tommy Emmanuelle. I could listen all day. Thank you Mr. Johnson.

  • @darenmorgan4377
    @darenmorgan4377 Месяц назад

    Never get tired of watching this.

  • @ninjago561
    @ninjago561 4 года назад +1

    You're just insane. The rhythmic ability you possess is unparalleled and to see implemented in such a great blues song is beautiful.

  • @pault7280
    @pault7280 4 года назад +4

    This rendition is simply amazing! Just unbelievable!!

  • @StevenParente
    @StevenParente 8 месяцев назад

    This is one of the most badass instrumental covers of this song I've ever heard!👏👏👏

  • @amoghskulkarni
    @amoghskulkarni 4 года назад +55

    I thought I would never have that starry eyed look for someone other that Tommy Emmanuel. Then I saw Justin's videos.

    • @Flyfishthebordersandbeyond
      @Flyfishthebordersandbeyond 4 года назад +2

      Justin is better than tommy. Tommy just plays every thing light speed and shows off. Justin plays all speeds and is very humble

    • @ioman3979
      @ioman3979 4 года назад +10

      @@Flyfishthebordersandbeyond lol, technically, tommy emmanuel is a fucking beast, he can play whatever he wants and he has a colosal memory. He lost some groove because his technic is perfect but he's still one or the best guitarist of all time

    • @amoghskulkarni
      @amoghskulkarni 4 года назад

      @@Flyfishthebordersandbeyond I would like to recommend you a video of Tommy's - "if I had you". It's with Joscho Stephan. You'll see what kind of melodic powerhouse Tommy is.

    • @Hairy.Whodini
      @Hairy.Whodini 4 года назад

      @Amogh Kulkarni check out Kent Nishimura... very young, humble, next level guitar god.

    • @tomaszpaw174
      @tomaszpaw174 4 года назад

      Tommy Emanuel super❤️

  • @j.d.7208
    @j.d.7208 4 года назад +1

    Ima diehard heavy metal head and I just can't get enough of this its absolutely phenomenal

  • @aslanmonn86
    @aslanmonn86 2 года назад

    My grandpa was my introduction to this song. We both had a mutual liking for the song. I met another man, Stan not long after and found that he liked the song as well. We got to play our versions to each other, and it was apparent that he was better at it than I was, haha! Because if them, the song is a regular part of my song circle. Your version is absolutely wonderful, and you played it very well.
    God bless

  • @Trident750UK
    @Trident750UK 3 года назад

    Doc Watson will be absolutely loving this..!!

  • @sapelesteve
    @sapelesteve 4 года назад +1

    Old Doc would have been proud Justin! Just an amazing rendition of that tune.... 👍👍🎸🎸👍👍

  • @Veggie_Tray
    @Veggie_Tray 3 года назад

    Doc is the GOAT!!! I mean cmon. dude was BLIND, and tore it up!

  • @fireinsoul8904
    @fireinsoul8904 4 года назад +2

    Justin Johnson is RUclips's most inspirational guitarist ✌

    • @harvstersmusic6320
      @harvstersmusic6320 4 года назад

      I agree, I can't really compare him to anyone. That's what he gets for being himself. Huge but self contained. Love this man.

  • @chrissycrissy2948
    @chrissycrissy2948 2 года назад

    My dad used to play songs like this,it brought back a lot of good memories thank you

  • @Rambunctious
    @Rambunctious 2 года назад +1

    He has magic in those fingers! 🎸

  • @brendamitchell1014
    @brendamitchell1014 3 года назад +1

    Oh sweet Jesus! Thank you for bringing this mans music in my life. 🎸

  • @ericjam6346
    @ericjam6346 4 года назад +3

    Sounds fantastic. Love the switch ups from fingerstyle to flatpicking. You handle both styles very well and they integrate together and compliment each other well.

  • @jargo101
    @jargo101 4 года назад +3

    This is just awesome. I have had to sit down and re-think my whole guitar playing life after seeing this.

  • @MrCretemaniam
    @MrCretemaniam 4 года назад

    Jesus Cristo.... How can anybody be this freaking good? He looks so young 2 !!! Thank you Justin.

  • @StefanoValerilove-coffee
    @StefanoValerilove-coffee 4 года назад +2

    Justin play the guitar so easy like a drink a glass of 🍺 beer. He’s a Maestro of guitar!

  • @hochbob
    @hochbob 4 года назад

    Best version of this classic you will ever hear.

  • @Василий_Север
    @Василий_Север 3 года назад +2

    Великолепно! Каким чувством гармонии нужно обладать, чтобы так играть!

  • @kmm7550
    @kmm7550 4 года назад +6

    Amazing !!!
    France is watching you 😎

  • @othmanbenjelloun7037
    @othmanbenjelloun7037 4 года назад +21

    I love the tommy emmanuel version but yours and doc watson’s one is great

    • @notmyname3681
      @notmyname3681 Год назад

      Doc is a legend, for some reason Tommy had always left me a bit cold. Not sure why that is, and I have nothing but admiration for his technique but he doesn't give me the feels like Doc, Tony Rice, or Justin Johnson.

  • @gunlokman
    @gunlokman 3 года назад +1

    This is just what this guitar was made for - brilliant!

  • @fernandobarbosa6636
    @fernandobarbosa6636 10 месяцев назад +1

    Esse Cara e diferenciado sensacional Justin Parabéns.

  • @tonisarsfield3615
    @tonisarsfield3615 3 года назад

    I love watching your hands. Its like your fingers are dancing!

  • @tonysargent1699
    @tonysargent1699 4 года назад

    19th February 2020. 18:15 G.M.T.. Nice bit of finger pickin by Justin to relax to. Magic!

  • @zwergenbass
    @zwergenbass 3 года назад

    Sehr schön gespielt , du hast dein ganzen können uns gezeigt ! Vielen liebe dank für´s teilen . Lg. Bärbel 🎹🎸👏

  • @HawkTheAmazingWolf
    @HawkTheAmazingWolf 4 года назад

    Thanks for playing justin...wishing all good things showering on you,just like you shower us with music from the pure realms

  • @anuraggill1162
    @anuraggill1162 2 года назад

    Yeah New Ideas for Deep River Blues 🎶🎶🎸❤❤ Love this Justin's Version.

  • @dixiehurley3599
    @dixiehurley3599 3 года назад

    Face it y’all this young man is just plain one very talented guitar genus unlike ninety nine point nine an three quarters percent of us will never be ! Oh but isn’t it wonderful we get to listen to him ?

  • @Chris-qz4qj
    @Chris-qz4qj 3 месяца назад

    Wow I love the sound of it I going to go buy me one and Johnny cash is my favorite singer❤

  • @DanDDirges
    @DanDDirges 4 года назад +54

    I think I`m gonna throw my guitar out the window. lol - Seriously you are an amazing musician!

    • @austin2466
      @austin2466 4 года назад +7

      Fuck that. Keep trying! Never give up. Take inspiration!

    • @vincent5542
      @vincent5542 4 года назад +3

      But he wouldnt be if he threw his guitar out the window

    • @skatetodeath666
      @skatetodeath666 4 года назад +6

      You got to spend hours a day for many years to get close to his caliber

    • @chrisbayless7744
      @chrisbayless7744 4 года назад

      That's hilarious. I feel the same way at competition bbq cookoffs! Haha

  • @rejeanbeauchamp6126
    @rejeanbeauchamp6126 3 года назад +1

    You have been my panacea of the Day !
    This is the kind if accoustic blues I am fully delighted for !

  • @noneyabusiness6957
    @noneyabusiness6957 3 года назад +3

    I love the Doc Watson version but man Justin you’re killing it as usual.

  • @aliciacarovini1075
    @aliciacarovini1075 Месяц назад

    Siempre es y será un placer escucharte y verte tocar. ❤

  • @debbivaughn1313
    @debbivaughn1313 3 года назад

    Now that's the kind of blues that makes you just feel good all over.👍👍

  • @coseybutler279
    @coseybutler279 4 года назад +3

    You are one heck of a musician brother! Keep up the picking, and I’m gonna definitely subscribe and like all of your videos!

  • @ВиталийШлянин
    @ВиталийШлянин 4 года назад +1

    Класс !!! С удовольствием послушал ! Получил массу положительных эмоций !!!!!!!

  • @aridzonagardencentre7488
    @aridzonagardencentre7488 3 года назад

    Thankyou you make me feel so happy listening to you.

  • @lectric_ladyland2485
    @lectric_ladyland2485 2 года назад +1

    absolutely beautiful

  • @deannederhoff
    @deannederhoff 3 года назад

    Sir.you have got to be one of the best unspoken guitar players there's ever been.love every dang video you've ever made and the guitars you've made also.i wish I could play a1/4 as good as you

  • @christineschmidt8494
    @christineschmidt8494 4 года назад

    BEE YOU TEE FULL young fella you never fail me ! I would still like to hear you and Johnny Hiland jam this kind of stuff ! In fact I just broke out Turquoise Trail again. Had to put it away for awhile, I didn't want to burn holes in it. Hadn't played it in about 4 months and it's just as fresh as the first time I played both cd's. By the way the Cash Martin sounds phenomenal, I could listen to you play that thing ALL DAY LONG. ( wife's tablet )

  • @mosierboy3631
    @mosierboy3631 4 года назад

    I have always dug your pickin!!

  • @marcus_starr
    @marcus_starr 2 года назад

    Dig that move you do bar three. I find it easier than Doc’s version. Excellent. Now I play it your way.

  • @gabe31g
    @gabe31g 4 года назад +2

    After watching this I feel like giving my guitar away. I play those same chords And my guitar never sounded like that 😳 ❤❤❤ Great picking style.

  • @kderby2204
    @kderby2204 4 года назад

    With so many views, why are there only 688 likes? His picking and playing is fantastic to listen to and watch. What's with all those people who can't recognize talent when seen?

  • @freyjafirefly9201
    @freyjafirefly9201 4 года назад +159

    So convinced you're not actually mortal Justin

    • @kpj5
      @kpj5 4 года назад

      Freyja Firefly my feelings entirely

    • @DrSamE
      @DrSamE 4 года назад

      Stop this disconnected RUclips reality, I don't see anything extraordinary here..

    • @MGreen-vz6yb
      @MGreen-vz6yb 4 года назад +1

      Yes more like Robert Johnson

    • @mikebachert8171
      @mikebachert8171 4 года назад

      That's right,Hes a Godsend

    • @davidkless9131
      @davidkless9131 4 года назад +1

      Dr. SamE It’s clearly a fan simply complimenting an artist they respect.

  • @kevinaaker1674
    @kevinaaker1674 3 года назад

    One of my favorite Doc Watson songs. Made me smile!

  • @fishinwithjimgronaw6224
    @fishinwithjimgronaw6224 3 года назад +2

    Just an outstanding version of this classic...WOW! Thanks so much!

  • @stevebradbury1914
    @stevebradbury1914 4 года назад

    Quickly becoming one of my 5 all time greats, keep pickin😎😎😎

  • @lewolf2884
    @lewolf2884 3 года назад

    I will never tire of listening to you make that Cash sing the best of the blues in such a sashaying way! 🐺

  • @WilliamBos72
    @WilliamBos72 4 года назад

    Absolutely Brilliant Justin!

  • @philsadler2136
    @philsadler2136 3 года назад

    Great balls of fire. That's some mighty dang good pickin

  • @stevenpitts6665
    @stevenpitts6665 Год назад

    This boy is a magician, brilliant!

  • @nieze
    @nieze 4 года назад +3

    There's a lot of magic in those fingers

  • @StnHrt
    @StnHrt 3 месяца назад

    ❤❤love the sound of that guitar

  • @dagsthedrover927
    @dagsthedrover927 3 года назад

    One of you best I think…. and appreciate the camera work as well… great o be able to get a good look at your technique. Thanks to both of you!!

  • @stagelifelv9324
    @stagelifelv9324 4 года назад

    What talent blessed by God. Wonderful to watch!

  • @timsrensen3542
    @timsrensen3542 2 года назад

    Thx Justin.... Always a pleasure 😎

  • @stuchdog6118
    @stuchdog6118 4 года назад

    Probably my all time favorite. Thanks for sharing.

  • @w13rdguy
    @w13rdguy 4 года назад

    Justin's best video, to my memory.

  • @warnerjohnson1338
    @warnerjohnson1338 4 года назад +3

    Well, hot damn, Justin: - More Merle and Doc Watson and I thank you ahead of time for this great picking. [While your at it, throw in some Jerry Reed.]

  • @rogerhoman8442
    @rogerhoman8442 4 года назад +9

    the best version I've heard.... lots of stuff going on between the basic Doc scaffolding.... which i would class as mainly genius... truly awesome... (which planet are you from?)

  • @marks8022
    @marks8022 4 года назад

    My favorite one so far

  • @flatpicker75
    @flatpicker75 4 года назад

    The RUclips rabbit holes have brought me to many of your vids over the years. I've always recognized the talent, but this is the first one that made me say "holy sheet". You get it. Long live The Doc.

  • @alanvega806
    @alanvega806 4 года назад +2

    Expert! See you from Argentina! Love you style!

  • @paulsopamena2262
    @paulsopamena2262 3 года назад

    Thanks for sharing this video.
    Beautiful Fingerstyle music.
    Greeting from 🇮🇩Indonesia🙏

  • @jimfitzgerald6510
    @jimfitzgerald6510 2 года назад

    That was a thing of beauty.

  • @njgl2010
    @njgl2010 4 года назад +8

    My guitar just walked in the living room and said she's leaving me for Justin Johnson!

  • @mikebentlage3421
    @mikebentlage3421 3 года назад

    I love all your videos Justin but this one really pets me up thanks

  • @wadewatson2751
    @wadewatson2751 4 года назад +4

    Great sounding recording! I'm so sorry 114 people lost their ability to hear. Deafness is such a sad sad thing.

  • @stankygeorge
    @stankygeorge 4 года назад

    I enjoy feeling you feeling the music as you create it!

  • @Frawgooo
    @Frawgooo 4 года назад +1

    I see your videos and I see your lessions. Lord one day I'll be able to

  • @russellnewton6660
    @russellnewton6660 4 года назад +1

    You sound amazing, now my jaw has dropped and I’m feeling inadequate, you must have sold ya soul.