WHISKEY SIPPIN' MUSIC • Laid-Back Delta Blues Guitar

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  • Опубликовано: 5 янв 2025

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  • @justinjohnsonlive
    @justinjohnsonlive  4 года назад +359

    This track is included on "The Bootleg Series Vol. 2: Whiskey Sippin' Music" NOW AVAILABLE at justinjohnsonstore.com
    Thanks for watching & Please Hit SUBSCRIBE while you're here! 😁

    • @russellshaw8479
      @russellshaw8479 4 года назад +5

      I *just* hit subscribe. 🤠

    • @johnhariis250
      @johnhariis250 4 года назад +2

      I'm here, thank you Justin 👌🎼🎸💯%

    • @jeffryriley3867
      @jeffryriley3867 4 года назад +4

      When my Brother played this for me, he told me to close my eyes, and tell him where it took me. My friend,,,, you took me to the Cross Roads.. Thank you.

    • @ericsundt9359
      @ericsundt9359 4 года назад +3

      You're still the Blues Master...

    • @twangoldenbass
      @twangoldenbass 4 года назад

      Make a video of skynyrd's four walls of raiford!

  • @giuseppecandiano5528
    @giuseppecandiano5528 3 месяца назад +28

    Justin Johnson is a rare gem in the world of guitarists, an artist whose mastery of the instrument transcends genres and expectations. Known for his unique approach to blues, roots, and Americana, Johnson’s playing is a seamless blend of technical prowess and raw emotion, with an ability to make even the simplest melodies resonate deeply with his audience.
    One of the most remarkable aspects of Justin Johnson’s artistry is his profound connection to the history of the guitar. His repertoire spans a variety of instruments, from the traditional six-string to cigar box guitars, resonators, lap steels, and even shovel guitars. Each of these instruments, in Johnson’s hands, becomes a vehicle for storytelling, evoking the rich heritage of American roots music. His dedication to preserving this heritage is not just about playing notes-it’s about channeling the spirit of the past into the present, creating a sound that is both timeless and fresh.
    Johnson's technical ability is astounding. Whether fingerpicking intricate blues patterns or playing slide guitar with soul-stirring precision, he navigates the fretboard with an ease that speaks of countless hours of dedication. His playing is clean, yet full of character, never losing the emotional depth that makes blues music so captivating. He manages to combine complex techniques with a deep groove, creating music that is both intellectually stimulating and rhythmically compelling.
    However, what truly sets Justin Johnson apart is his ability to evoke emotion. Listening to his music feels like an intimate conversation, one where every note carries meaning. His phrasing is impeccable-sometimes delicate and subtle, other times bold and fiery, always perfectly suited to the mood of the piece. His performances aren’t just about showing off technical skill; they are about creating an emotional experience for the listener. Whether he's playing a haunting Delta blues melody or an upbeat country-inspired tune, Johnson’s passion is palpable.
    His versatility is another defining feature. While Johnson is often categorized as a blues guitarist, his music is a fusion of various genres, including rock, folk, jazz, and even classical influences. This genre-blending allows him to create a sound that feels familiar yet innovative, drawing in listeners from all musical backgrounds. His ability to move effortlessly between different styles is a testament to his deep understanding of music and his fearless approach to composition.
    Beyond his impressive musicianship, Justin Johnson is also a passionate educator. Through his online tutorials and workshops, he shares his knowledge and techniques with a global audience, making his style accessible to players of all levels. His teaching is characterized by the same generosity and warmth that defines his performances, making him not only a gifted player but also a mentor to aspiring musicians.
    Justin Johnson is a guitarist whose talent, versatility, and deep connection to the roots of American music make him one of the most compelling musicians of his generation. His ability to blend tradition with innovation, coupled with his emotional expressiveness, ensures that his music resonates with a wide audience. Whether performing live or recording in the studio, Johnson consistently delivers performances that are as technically impressive as they are soulfully moving. He is not just a master of the guitar; he is a true artist, capable of transforming simple strings and wood into a medium for profound expression. www.candiano.com

    • @jonathancady3018
      @jonathancady3018 25 дней назад +2

      Lmao the "pretentious as FUCK way to say, this shit is rad, give it a listen, you'll love it." ❤️

    • @rogerwaters8057
      @rogerwaters8057 4 дня назад

      This is amazing 🎉!

  • @peytonleonhardt9332
    @peytonleonhardt9332 4 года назад +297

    The amazing part about this style of music is that everything he is doing on the guitar is so simple-no hard cords no crazy strumming patterns- there are very few people who could actually "play" this style of music just so much soul and feel in it.

    • @KentShepherd
      @KentShepherd 3 года назад +12

      So simple and yet so few can even do it, let alone do it this well.

    • @matthewturner1201
      @matthewturner1201 Год назад

      I feel like this is the style I want to learn now. I really really love the open tunings, slide and fingerpicking

    • @consciousequus
      @consciousequus Год назад +2

      The beauty of knowing classical guitar, -picking technique & your neck, fretts." Chords" are finger placement on certain notes/strings/frets

    • @poelmeister
      @poelmeister 6 месяцев назад

      It’s like Hendrix said. Something like ‘the music is in the notes you don’t play’ or something similar.

  • @michaelfranciotti3900
    @michaelfranciotti3900 4 года назад +241

    Can all we all appreciate the fact that when he took a sip of whiskey, he never stopped playing.

    • @williamlott7612
      @williamlott7612 2 года назад +5

      There’s a sip and then there’s a SIP! A man after my own heart. Darlington, South Carolina

    • @MrButterscotch1
      @MrButterscotch1 2 года назад +5

      Absolutely. Man doesn't miss a beat in the entire track.

    • @livingwitheart
      @livingwitheart 5 месяцев назад +2

      Bad ass

  • @bigbensarrowheadchannel2739
    @bigbensarrowheadchannel2739 4 года назад +174

    This man is a musical genius. I've spent my whole Saturday morning listening to his music. Food for the soul..

    • @jordaneimer2873
      @jordaneimer2873 3 года назад +1

      hes incredibly musically talented but hes in no way a genius. this is as classic as it gets. done a thousand times, usually never this good though.

    • @bigbensarrowheadchannel2739
      @bigbensarrowheadchannel2739 3 года назад +3

      My comment is based on all the music I've heard him play. Not just this one song. Cool story though.

    • @Chr.U.Cas1622
      @Chr.U.Cas1622 2 года назад

      Dear B.B.U.C.
      👍👌👏 I totally agree!
      Best regards, luck and health.

    • @claudedupras2492
      @claudedupras2492 2 года назад

      All my neighbors dogs are barking
      There's something there

    • @1946nimrod
      @1946nimrod Год назад

      ....Drink!

  • @ytdaytona1
    @ytdaytona1 4 года назад +136

    Can't say that I've ever heard greater guitar player than this man. A pleasure to get lost listening to him. 😴😊

    • @leemartin9156
      @leemartin9156 3 года назад +1

      JJ and Edward Phillips and Christopher Amerouso are my 3 favorites so far.... Soul diggers! Peace🌠🎶

    • @snatchyachain9195
      @snatchyachain9195 Год назад +1

      jerry cantrells my favorite

  • @backporchreacts2519
    @backporchreacts2519 4 года назад +108

    Man this takes me back my grandfather used to play guitar like this when I was young after he passed he left it to me ben playing ever since

  • @davidrawson7414
    @davidrawson7414 4 года назад +16

    JUSTIN, YOU ARE THE BEST GUITAR PLAYER I HAVE EVER HEARD AND I'M 68 YEARS OLD. THE MUSIC SOUNDS GREAT MAN, KEEP IT UP. I REALLY ENJOY THE VIDEOS. THANK YOU.

  • @Oldmanmoo
    @Oldmanmoo 4 года назад +1332

    This fed a part of me I didn't even know was hungry

  • @rustedwoods1
    @rustedwoods1 2 года назад +14

    Sips whiskey as he plays...... I joined his patreon at the Masterclass level and I'm learning a ton. This man is a wonderful person too - a huge benefit to this world.

  • @giannibiancocircus
    @giannibiancocircus Год назад +8

    Open D Is time machine. So good

  • @marksutherlandjr.2121
    @marksutherlandjr.2121 4 года назад +3

    Ill never forget seeing Justin at the Market in York Pa. I come strolling through and there he is. lol.. What a day! I would literally cut a finger off (Right hand) to have him in my project.

  • @DenisCalligraphy
    @DenisCalligraphy 4 года назад +108

    As a visual artist inspired by music, I have to say your colour palette in these videos is as refined as the playing... the warm browns against the cool turquoise... it's consistent to the reflections on the resonator guitar metal and the empty part of the whiskey bottle and the piano board at back... tasteful on every level, well done!

    • @Lundy.Fastnet.Irish_Sea
      @Lundy.Fastnet.Irish_Sea 4 года назад +2

      Even his ring too. The colour palette is gorgeous.

    • @dodongxander1384
      @dodongxander1384 4 года назад

      Hey bro i just checked out your channel your arts dope man i sense good things coming for you

    • @DenisCalligraphy
      @DenisCalligraphy 4 года назад +1

      @@dodongxander1384 Thanks for checking. I refuse to pimp and beg for likes, like the popular channels do, so RUclips is not big for me.

    • @deirdremorris9234
      @deirdremorris9234 4 года назад

      I like that. JJs background is very dreamy.

  • @andhikamaharetsi625
    @andhikamaharetsi625 4 года назад +600

    I poured a glass of plain water while hearing this
    It turns into whiskey

    • @sinatraforeign
      @sinatraforeign 4 года назад +2

      JESUS

    • @sagnikpaul1811
      @sagnikpaul1811 4 года назад +3

      Well, is your mother virgin ?

    • @heem8814
      @heem8814 4 года назад +2

      then i came on it hahaha

    • @ahumanbeing7554
      @ahumanbeing7554 4 года назад +4

      This form of Jesus seems more interesting

    • @ZaneDalton
      @ZaneDalton 4 года назад +1

      Benign Tumour your comment gave me a tumor...

  • @leonthom
    @leonthom Год назад +12

    This man plays poetry

  • @NoxForest
    @NoxForest 4 года назад +27

    I can hear the soft whoosh of the wind, desert crickets singing in background, coyotes yelping and a buzzard calling down from the cloudless sky.

  • @MV-vo1tx
    @MV-vo1tx 4 года назад +55

    Alongside the amazing music, I noticed the way the colors of the guitar matched his clothes. great cinematography.

    • @ErikOosterwal
      @ErikOosterwal 4 месяца назад

      You can't play the blues under fluorescent lights. 🤔😳

  • @MrEric622
    @MrEric622 4 года назад +223

    This man makes a pandemic just seem like a breezy summer day- great tune JJ.

    • @joypaul995
      @joypaul995 4 года назад +1

      🎯

    • @joecline3509
      @joecline3509 4 года назад

      yeah he is one of my favorites for guitar playing inspiration.Peace!

    • @Walksbythewaters
      @Walksbythewaters 4 года назад

      Amen

    • @BSpinoza210
      @BSpinoza210 4 года назад

      @Guy Griesse Go back to your school books boy. Maybe this time, pay attention to basic biology.

    • @bilveytoman8125
      @bilveytoman8125 4 года назад +1

      @@BSpinoza210 He has! Which is why he doesn't listen the fraud Fauci.

  • @njgl2010
    @njgl2010 4 года назад +94

    Man, I've seen and played with some smooth cats in my day, but you're about the smoothest I've ever witnessed! Thank you for putting it out there for the rest of us to enjoy!

  • @danny88dh
    @danny88dh 10 месяцев назад +9

    The purest southern sound out there

  • @eddiehughes371
    @eddiehughes371 3 года назад +10

    I think paradise involves Justin Johnson and his guitar sitting next to me around a campfire 🔥.

    • @dieseltekkie
      @dieseltekkie 3 дня назад

      On a warm summer night cookin crawfish

  • @oakcliff6282
    @oakcliff6282 4 года назад +385

    My beer brought me a cup of whiskey

  • @shredmonkeymatt96
    @shredmonkeymatt96 4 года назад +459

    I can practically hear the cicadas droning, a rumbling, 76' chevy with a broken muffler off in the distance, see a fat, handle-bar mustachioed, white-but-red-faced sherriff snoozing in his patrol car (which still has one of those police lights that you have to manually put in place), and a few buzzards flying over the small lake that is stagnant, covered in algae and home to several large bullfrogs that croak deep into the night.
    The south is a strange place, man.

    • @nicolesdad0
      @nicolesdad0 4 года назад +15

      Sounds about right, and I might be showing my age...but the motor sound is a flathead ford. Engines just don't sound right with pushrods and rocker arms.

    • @robertlewis9510
      @robertlewis9510 4 года назад +2

      South east is pretty strange too but we got different stuff than you Texas rangers

    • @wesleybennett5219
      @wesleybennett5219 4 года назад +6

      Ill drink to that bro

    • @isaiahcampbell488
      @isaiahcampbell488 4 года назад +5

      South east Iowa once you get away from Iowa's excuses of cities. I live in a "city" of 30,000 people and have seen horses on the roads and people's pigs getting loose in town. And yes we have electricity. Lol

    • @1980Baldeagle
      @1980Baldeagle 4 года назад +14

      That's where I live in Georgia. Everyone moves slow, cause their overweight and it so damn hot.

  • @shawnc.miller1136
    @shawnc.miller1136 4 года назад +6

    Justin is proof that people are born to become what they are. Good job Justin, thanks for the tunes.

  • @jayguzman1006
    @jayguzman1006 4 года назад +6

    Delta blues is the next style I will be learning, thanks for the inspiration

  • @MrGrahamxyz
    @MrGrahamxyz 4 года назад +9

    Oh boy, it don’t get no better than this! Absolutely glorious.

  • @crom7305
    @crom7305 4 года назад +238

    I literally just clapped and whistled at the end!!!
    I then suddenly realized this is a video on RUclips...

    • @justinjohnsonlive
      @justinjohnsonlive  4 года назад +49

      Ha, I've done that so many times 😄 Rock on man, Thanks for watching !

    • @crom7305
      @crom7305 4 года назад +14

      Justin Johnson 😂 Good to know I’m not the only one! Thanks for playing amazing music! Been listening to your albums on Spotify 🤘😎🤘

    • @cyndygough4107
      @cyndygough4107 4 года назад +7

      Bwahahahaha. Great comment.

  • @christineblaylock3080
    @christineblaylock3080 4 года назад +9

    My Dad would have loved this . He played a guitar like this . Southern Sounds !!! Love love love this!!!!

  • @samanthagiardihahne4123
    @samanthagiardihahne4123 4 года назад +13

    This music speaks to my soul. Thank you.

  • @Al2o32Sio2
    @Al2o32Sio2 4 года назад +4

    I love that you can hear the slide rasping on the string windings.

  • @jackyvanhal9514
    @jackyvanhal9514 3 года назад +3

    Love it ; don't need anything else while listening to it . Graet stuff . Thank you again . It helps me !!!

  • @josephgrant757
    @josephgrant757 4 года назад +340

    Robert Johnson would approve of this.. he probably would say “Your doing a fine job boy..... now give me some of that Whiskey and keep playing!”

    • @Brandon-dy8us
      @Brandon-dy8us 4 года назад +6

      I'm sorry this comment had 69 likes but it was too good I couldn't help making it 70

    • @Nightflyer5150
      @Nightflyer5150 4 года назад +8

      Pretty sure he met Robert Johnson down at the "Crossroads" ...

    • @brianbeaupre8369
      @brianbeaupre8369 4 года назад +1

      Love ur comment...Fabulous insight ! So does anyone know where JUSTIN is from ?

    • @niranjanpaul2176
      @niranjanpaul2176 4 года назад

      Yes sure

    • @phillipsmejkal1
      @phillipsmejkal1 4 года назад

      He is the the reincarnation of him after hendrix was it ^^.

  • @JLKDOOM
    @JLKDOOM 4 года назад +1080

    When he left home he told his father "you are the man of the house now".

    • @matthewchunk3689
      @matthewchunk3689 4 года назад +11

      Justin Johnson has been described as LeadBelly back from the dead and Aunt Linda back from Santa Fe

    • @josephmashburn4451
      @josephmashburn4451 4 года назад +9

      Ooh I love that. I’m gonna use that one if you don’t mind. I know that applies to a lot of people I know. Men and women ha.

    • @greycloud1
      @greycloud1 4 года назад +4

      LMAO

    • @maxtaylor6131
      @maxtaylor6131 4 года назад +2

      I'm dying. lmao

    • @refanbassam9819
      @refanbassam9819 4 года назад +4

      🤣🤣🤣

  • @pobandeddy6721
    @pobandeddy6721 4 года назад +238

    Glass of Jameson in hand, up in the Wicklow mountains in Ireland listening to this. Whiskey sipping music indeed!

    • @martinmaguire7339
      @martinmaguire7339 4 года назад +6

      pob and eddy yes I can see the Wicklow mountains just from my house right now looking at
      Kippure right now!!

    • @glennlilley8608
      @glennlilley8608 4 года назад +2

      Glenfiddich in the Pennines?

    • @scottmccullough4267
      @scottmccullough4267 4 года назад

      Doin the same in a pool in Lake Worth ,fla....slain !!!!

    • @scottmccullough4267
      @scottmccullough4267 4 года назад +1

      Slainte

    • @paddypoolfc3579
      @paddypoolfc3579 4 года назад +4

      Jameson in hand up here in the heart of the Mourne mountains in co Down.
      To your health. 🥃🎸

  • @bassman9699
    @bassman9699 4 года назад +26

    I'm 36 yrs old I wish I would have given blues a chance along time ago. This shit is therapeutic for real.

  • @TitimaeaKTT
    @TitimaeaKTT 3 года назад +55

    This is "Getting shot by Clint Eastwood with a 12 gauge while being narrated by Sam Elliot" type of music.

    • @S1ojim
      @S1ojim 3 месяца назад +6

      Hell yeah. Nice description!

    • @jonathancady3018
      @jonathancady3018 25 дней назад

      With John Wayne giving your eulogy

    • @beauubenjaminn
      @beauubenjaminn 3 дня назад +2

      I disagree. More like getting shot by Sam Elliot with a Colt single action Army while Clint Eastwood narrates ;)

    • @fifishitzu
      @fifishitzu День назад

      😂😂😂 Well put.

  • @dollarize6412
    @dollarize6412 4 года назад +34

    Always been a Mark Knoepfler fan when it comes to guitarists, his picking style is unique. Think I found another favorite.

  • @Star-xq4tp
    @Star-xq4tp 4 года назад +94

    Leather holsters, dusty saloons, tumble weeds, the clink of cowboy boot spurs, dimly lit bar rooms filled with cigar smoke, rattlesnake boots, scantily clad vixens, ripples in the horizon from the summer heat, and the delicious taste of southern whisky....

    • @STEVE_C_1369
      @STEVE_C_1369 2 года назад +3

      Me,a pirogue,and never ending black water bayou with these tunes in my mind,and gators as a reminder,Im not the top of the food chain in their turf.
      Love the bayou.

    • @deaconodonnell
      @deaconodonnell 2 года назад

      9m9kl ok ok ok

    • @dbee5398
      @dbee5398 2 года назад +1

      Beautiful words.

  • @robertporter2447
    @robertporter2447 4 года назад +8

    How could someone not like this??? You got an amazing gift. Thanks, Z.K.

  • @Uaintfirsturlast
    @Uaintfirsturlast 3 месяца назад +1

    can’t believe this gem has been in my backyard all this time never knew until now glad you found me

  • @USMCArchAngel03
    @USMCArchAngel03 3 года назад +17

    "He said, "Drifter, can ya make folks cry when you play and sing?
    Have you paid your dues, can you moan the blues?
    Can you bend them guitar strings?"
    He said, "Boy, can you make folks feel what you feel inside?"
    Yes, Yes you can man.

  • @karlkascha1261
    @karlkascha1261 4 года назад +43

    Fantastic playing Justin. Your playing abilities are endless. Yes, I'm sure that you have God given talent, but I'm also sure that you practice and play a lot too. Keep playing and I'll keep listening 😊.

  • @blackcatsarenopussies
    @blackcatsarenopussies 4 года назад +79

    I am a seaman on a ship now off the West African coast. I've been away for more than 4 months and looks like I'll be here for the next 3. You know, the pandemic shit. Anyway, someone has to move stuff around the globe.
    But lots of hard working days, stress, pressure, dangers and very long lonely nights.
    This music just brings peace and keeps me pushing thru.
    Love your work, it helps a lot🍺

    • @dodongxander1384
      @dodongxander1384 4 года назад +1

      Well happy trails buddy

    • @laylolireesesq4787
      @laylolireesesq4787 4 года назад +1

      You are what I can say, a badass person😌👌

    • @rachellehallo4509
      @rachellehallo4509 4 года назад +1

      Thank you from the bottom of my heart! I will pray you make it back home sooner than later!!!! Bless your 💙

    • @blackcatsarenopussies
      @blackcatsarenopussies 4 года назад

      Thanks Rachelle, you too. Your words help. Take care

    • @blackcatsarenopussies
      @blackcatsarenopussies 4 года назад

      @@laylolireesesq4787 thanks, man. I don't think so but it's not the average 8 to 5 job😀🍺

  • @MJorgy5
    @MJorgy5 4 года назад +4

    Amazing how you can extract the most pleasing tones, no matter which axe is graced by your skillful paws. Please keep the jams coming!

  • @nancymills1884
    @nancymills1884 4 года назад +21

    This is the music that crosses all lines and has everyone with eyes closed, head and feet moving, loving it.

  • @cirtrilypelaekrur2711
    @cirtrilypelaekrur2711 8 месяцев назад

    By god one of my favorite artists since 6th grade, I’ve been listening for the last even years and your music never gets old, keep up the good work Justin with them blues!!

  • @johntatman9168
    @johntatman9168 4 года назад +4057

    This guy could play a shoe if you tied the strings tight enough.

    • @Lymbe06
      @Lymbe06 4 года назад +170

      That's a great fucking comment. I'm almost ashamed to steal it.

    • @ethan41623
      @ethan41623 4 года назад +14

      John Tatman he has some weird shit so I wouldn’t put it past him

    • @jefftaylor728
      @jefftaylor728 4 года назад +74

      He does play a mean shovel!

    • @LordGrokken
      @LordGrokken 4 года назад +35

      Now he's probably planning a way to do that.

    • @stronk9760
      @stronk9760 4 года назад +12

      Honestly, this guy could play a shoe if the strings were tight enough but that’s just me haha 🤷‍♂️🤪💰🙈

  • @danielfort4345
    @danielfort4345 4 года назад +56

    Oh yeah, classic dobro look. Killing it

  • @Sepestatic
    @Sepestatic 4 года назад +82

    12 seconds into this song and I've already finished a bottle of whiskey

  • @AmishNinjaMaster
    @AmishNinjaMaster 4 года назад +221

    The Devil went down to the crossroads and gave his soul to Justin Johnson.

    • @tonjo575
      @tonjo575 4 года назад +1

      😂😂😂

  • @bobsteele1717
    @bobsteele1717 4 года назад +13

    How in the heck did I just discover Justin Johnson? I've been a blues fan and half-assed guitarist for nearly 50 years. Just glad I did. Thanks, man! You've got a new fan.

  • @NeverMetTheGuy
    @NeverMetTheGuy 4 года назад +86

    How do you just come out with such dirty south quality so consistently? You've got something in you that money cannot buy.

    • @mikeyoungblood1706
      @mikeyoungblood1706 4 года назад +24

      He's been to the Crossroads !

    • @scottpreston5074
      @scottpreston5074 4 года назад +1

      @@mikeyoungblood1706 Yeah, I was thinkin' the crossroads.

    • @dollarize6412
      @dollarize6412 4 года назад +3

      Mike Youngblood I was just thinking that🤣
      I’m watching Supernatural.
      But this is some elite guitar.

  • @jasonlewis1257
    @jasonlewis1257 4 года назад +7

    They should play by this kind of music on every radio station

    • @dirtfarmer7472
      @dirtfarmer7472 4 месяца назад

      I’d like it played at my wake, I’d want to listen to it

  • @tonyperkin8464
    @tonyperkin8464 4 года назад +18

    Justin I am one of your biggest fans & I. Wish to say ,. That U are an amazing guitar player. Ive seen all your videos.your passion comes through, your collection of guitars is amazing.i just your music man . Don't ever stop playing J J. 👍 Tony from down Under 😎

  • @YuriSoul2222
    @YuriSoul2222 Год назад +2

    sound of my Soul

  • @spituce9681
    @spituce9681 3 года назад

    Well played, I have listened to others who say vibrato should be used occasionally but this piece came across well so I have been trying to get some of your licks in open D and get the fingers fingers moving while doing vibrato thanks for posting video and tuning.

  • @grievouserror
    @grievouserror 4 года назад +128

    It's a bit early for me, but turns out this goes well with coffee, too. Actually, Mr. Johnson's playing would probably be OK with water. I've yet to hear him play anything I didn't want to hear more of.

    • @timminstraprs2169
      @timminstraprs2169 4 года назад +3

      C-String tried having a bottle of water, 30sec later it was a bottle of jack. 😎👍✌️

    • @johnnyrotten6191
      @johnnyrotten6191 4 года назад +1

      Drinking my Black Rifle, "Murder Out" coffee now.....works for me!

    • @grievouserror
      @grievouserror 4 года назад +1

      Bottom line: There no *wrong* way to listen to JJ.

    • @jeffkokosinski1872
      @jeffkokosinski1872 4 года назад +1

      I find that a shot of Jack
      Chased with a hot cup of caribou mahogany is just the ticket

    • @samuelluria4744
      @samuelluria4744 4 года назад +1

      But-but-but..... Coffee and whiskey _GO_ together....😧

  • @MichaelWilliams-ki9kg
    @MichaelWilliams-ki9kg 4 года назад +182

    There's people who like Justin Johnson and there's people who are wrong

  • @Depth-blackbelt
    @Depth-blackbelt 5 месяцев назад +16

    2024 coming back to this?
    YEP!

  • @TheJeepinDad
    @TheJeepinDad 2 года назад

    Woke up this morning in New Orleans. Business trip. Hotel is literally on the Mississippi River. Barges and ships transiting the muddy waters are silhouettes with the sunrise behind them. Cool breeze.
    Rolled over and found this song.

  • @akayinzers1715
    @akayinzers1715 4 года назад +55

    It's so sad how this music isn't anywhere near as appreciated as it used it be, people that play like you deserve the HOF, true talent my friend, and a beautiful guitar as well

    • @niranjanpaul2176
      @niranjanpaul2176 4 года назад +1

      Degenerating taste

    • @grantog123
      @grantog123 4 года назад +1

      ...and ability. Real county/blues that touches the soul, everyone can appreciate.

  • @colinl9018
    @colinl9018 4 года назад +903

    My dog listened to this and now he's drinking my whiskey..

    • @skydog22
      @skydog22 4 года назад +13

      I just poured some of my whiskey into the dog's bowl, now he's got a slide on his tail, wagging it up on my guitar.
      Might be all the whiskey, but we might have something here.

    • @lilithmourningstar5539
      @lilithmourningstar5539 4 года назад +6

      🤣🤣🤣

    • @BEARDEDAXEMODELS
      @BEARDEDAXEMODELS 4 года назад +17

      I used to have a dog that liked whisky.. but only scotch, single malt, and straight up... Let him sniff anything else and he'd turn his nose up and walk off...

    • @fedrgovnykov3131
      @fedrgovnykov3131 4 года назад

      =)))

    • @saxxon4620
      @saxxon4620 4 года назад +1

      Truth...

  • @bigk4755
    @bigk4755 4 года назад +3

    Love this slide guitar style. It has been so long since I have heard anything this tasty. Thank you.

  • @davidmackee8575
    @davidmackee8575 Год назад +1

    Know by header this was 3 years ago but I'm doing a catch up on your music justin like the blues 👍👍

  • @davesutton9624
    @davesutton9624 4 года назад +2

    That guitar has one very sweet sound man. J.J. brings out it's true soul.

  • @TheBorderRyker
    @TheBorderRyker 4 года назад +14

    Taking that sip o the good stuff while playing was one of the coolest damn things I’ve ever seen! A true Blues Man. Peace Brother 🙏🏻

  • @pamward1623
    @pamward1623 4 года назад +25

    Git it boy! In mississippi watching my garden grow sitting under a 200 year old cotaga tree in the country. 😎 sipping on mulberry wine I made """

  • @CAHEK1980
    @CAHEK1980 4 года назад +6

    I feel ecstasy. I close my eyes - and I feel Nevada, Nebraska, Colorado, Arizona around me. I love this blues.
    Hello from Moscow!

    • @larrywhalen127
      @larrywhalen127 4 года назад +1

      Just think, with music like this, there never would have been a "Cold War".

  • @mister10x54
    @mister10x54 2 года назад +1

    Could listen to this musician GOD all day long, as a guitaar beginner i can only imagine in my wildest dreams, how difficult these songs must be to master..AMAZING..yeahhhhh rock'n roll

  • @ChrisWilson-mg1it
    @ChrisWilson-mg1it 3 года назад +1

    This guy is brilliant

  • @stevenhickenjr
    @stevenhickenjr 4 года назад +22

    Quality! Love the resonator tone. Then again, you make anything sound good.

  • @denispoli7173
    @denispoli7173 4 года назад +132

    The most important, the tradition is being preserved.

  • @pratyushundertow
    @pratyushundertow 4 года назад +4

    I showed this to my garden grass .........
    Now it's whiskeyy.....
    Don't ask me how...
    My whiskey god ....I got love from Justin Johnson 😃😃

    • @andycatone
      @andycatone 4 года назад

      Has your grass come up half cut😜

  • @lordrumble7028
    @lordrumble7028 4 года назад +2

    There's just something about some good slide guitar that will always grab my attention

  • @Azaahor
    @Azaahor 3 года назад

    Hope a day this will come to Europe. I'm French and I miss this kind of music

    • @ahdhwjdue8362
      @ahdhwjdue8362 3 года назад

      Be the change you want to see in the world and time spent wishing is time wasted
      If you act you could bring it there yourself eventually it might be hard but all the hardest stuff is often worth doing.

  • @karlkascha1261
    @karlkascha1261 4 года назад +6

    Sometimes I think that you are channeling Robert Johnson, Justin. Have you been down to the crossroads lately? Listening and watching again. So nice that I had to watch it twice.

  • @johnfoster3286
    @johnfoster3286 4 года назад +6

    Right out of whiskey but the sun is shining and Ive got a beer and some decent music. What more can the world offer me?

  • @seancasey6793
    @seancasey6793 3 года назад +4

    Blues ain't nothin but a good man feelin bad.

  • @ronaldoaltosrolealtasmanob9412
    @ronaldoaltosrolealtasmanob9412 4 года назад +1

    Amazing !!!!!!!!!!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @georgegilpin2212
    @georgegilpin2212 4 года назад +2

    He was born for this and so was i.

  • @Li_ana351
    @Li_ana351 4 года назад +7

    Can listen the whole day Mr.J. It's for me a masterpiece all your great sharings/ video's. Just like a Musical Heavenly meditation. I am working in the Intensive care. You bring me back again in a good relaxing mood , my mind is clear not concern anymore when my job is done .THANK you for your time energy and great support here for me and many of your fans. Blessings for all. Stay safe everyone.

  • @dirkbag22
    @dirkbag22 4 года назад +7

    6 mins 39 secs went by like *snaps a finger* Boy if I could play a guitar like this I'd never leave the house.

  • @mr.spiderman5105
    @mr.spiderman5105 4 года назад +449

    I drank a glass of water while listening to this
    Now am drunk .

  • @rodgerfoughtsr3592
    @rodgerfoughtsr3592 4 года назад +1

    Not only can he play em, he can build em. Out of anything! He is good no doubt.

  • @SerpentStar_
    @SerpentStar_ 7 месяцев назад +1

    Suddenly I'm whisked away to a hot desert day. Cactus and tumbleweeds blowing by. Just me and my horse, a trusty six shooter by my side 🌵🐴

  • @kholbrook203
    @kholbrook203 4 года назад +5

    Justin you never cease to amaze me. It gives me chills when you play that slide.! You are awsome❤️🤘🏻🥃

  • @Kawinj
    @Kawinj 4 года назад +18

    Legend has it, if you sneak into the warehouse after midnight on a full moon where the ten year casks are all stored, this is what you'll hear emanating from the barrels.

  • @chevy2061
    @chevy2061 4 года назад +20

    This guy got me listening to a different genre of music now

  • @osvaldoortiz9444
    @osvaldoortiz9444 4 года назад +1

    It's a nice music to play while I'm worship to my Guns!

  • @ranman58635
    @ranman58635 2 года назад +1

    I've modeled some of my playing to be like this. Dude. Thanks for teaching us how to tune a guitar.

  • @themzbonez14
    @themzbonez14 4 года назад +31

    Warm and humid evening in the swamp, rich with the smell of Jim beam and cigarettes

  • @fngriot4683
    @fngriot4683 4 года назад +3

    This is the best thing I’ve heard in my life

  • @Cypher.
    @Cypher. 4 года назад +4

    I had been looking for good blues instrumental guitar and couldn't find anything I liked, then I find this channel and fall in love with all of it.
    Thanks Justin, you've got a fan in me.

    • @jamesc4812
      @jamesc4812 4 года назад

      Thanks for your honest and sincere love towards my work,we have you to be most thankful for . 💓🙏

  • @mauricettecavalli9493
    @mauricettecavalli9493 4 года назад

    Ces vibrations font penser à l'Amérique profonde, néanmoins l'interprétation est belle c'est le blues. ...le vague à l'âme, je ne veux pas de la tristesse. ..merci , bravo .à plus !

  • @susibrooks8620
    @susibrooks8620 2 года назад +1

    If there was such a thing as
    “ballerina fingers “, even without the music emanating from them, this is amazing!
    Awestruck!!

  • @resonantinsanity9521
    @resonantinsanity9521 4 года назад +5

    Your songs are exactly what I've been looking for to add ambiance to my sci-fi western TTRPG setting.

  • @BlakeRaymondgr
    @BlakeRaymondgr 4 года назад +4

    This man is a savage!!!! Kills it every time.

  • @milliei.m.p.5212
    @milliei.m.p.5212 4 года назад +6

    Awesome music, I've brushed the dust off my 6-String after I watched some of your videos and I've been working on making some music of my own.

  • @sgt.bodyshot2419
    @sgt.bodyshot2419 3 года назад +2

    Warm out there today. Warm yesterday. Even warmer today.

  • @davidfink9729
    @davidfink9729 3 года назад

    Just had my 2nd 7&7 while listening to good ol Justin Johnson. They somehow keep tasting better and better with every sip. Thankyou Justin for the good sippin music