One of the top Southern rock bands. "La Grange" is probably their masterpiece. Also 'Tush" "I'm Bad and Nationwide" "Legs" "Gimme All Your Lovin" Lots of other great songs.
Tush, La Grange, Rough Boy, Legs....ZZ Top had some great tunes. By all means, do some more. And Sam can dance if she wants to. This is the kind of music that's made to get folks moving.
ZZ Top os most accurately descrived as a "Texas Blues Band." "Sharp Dressed Man" is a good example of their 80s music--more commercial, more MTV friendly. Their traditional sound is more exemplified by the songs, "La Grange," "Waitin' On A Bus/Jesus Just Left Chicago" (a two song medly always played together for no particular reason), "Hot, Blue, and Righteous," "The X," "Driving While Blind."
And yet their 80's sound is what most people in the world knows them for, so respect where respect is due...and just for the record, even though I love all their 'Eliminator' hits, my favorite ZZ Top song is "Rough boy", which is more of a mashup between their earlier sound and the 80's synth-laden sound.
Such a fun song! This rock band was formed in 1969. They were popular for their live performances, sly humorous lyrics & the matching appearances of Billy Gibbons & Dusty Hill, who wore sunglasses, hats & long beards. Sadly Dusty Hill passed away in 2021. Some of their other hits are "La Grange", "Tush", "Gimme All Your Lovin'", "Legs" etc.
All ZZ Top is good ZZ Top but La Grange is their signature song. They are heavily blues influenced. Further suggestions: Cheap Sunglasses, Tube Snake Boogie, Blue Jean Blues, Waiting For The Bus // Jesus Just Left Chicago (2 songs that should be listened to back to back).
Once again, just scratching the surface......ZZ....legendary! 'La Grange', 'Tube Snake Boogie', 'I'm Bad, I'm Nationwide', 'Tush', 'TV Dinners', 'Blue Jean Blues', the list just goes on & on....
I love all ZZ Top. This song is from the early 80s and is what I call their MTV years. You should go back to their earlier work like La Grange or Tush.
One the greats! Check out "Legs", "La Grange"(about a brothel that used to be in TX), "Gimme All Your Lovin'", "Tush", "Jesus Just Left Chicago", and "Cheap Sunglasses" is a good start.
In the 70’s, ZZ came on as a Texas blues band. In the 80’s, they became more mainstream with this driving, heavy bass groove, which is when I discovered them. Their videos were in heavy rotation on MTV, and that red hot rod was their iconic calling card. The beards are real. 😁
I like the white suit male dancer NOT giving off the disco vibe for a change. I was a teenager in the sixties and always thought ZZ Top was the best party/kegger band going. Shines a light on "ive got a fuzzbox and I'm gonna to use it". Top shelf stuff.👍✌🖖
Little Ol’ Band from Texas ! Been a fan since 1984. Seen them live and they are the real deal ! R.I.P Dusty Hill. The lead guitar man Billy. F. Gibbons has made some really good stuff in solo projects that i can recommend . Cool reaction as usual. 👍👍👍🇸🇪💕😎
ZZ Top the little 3 piece band from Texas with the big sound these guys were just cool there's no other way to say it. So many hits, I heard "La Grange" when I was 13 and it's still my favorite ZZ Top track.
Just got Paid, Legs, Waitin for the Bus/Jesus just left Chicago-have to listen to those two together. ZZ Top is blues based and their music has stood the test of time. Also they have a fan base that crosses over where fans of different genres like rock, hard rock, metal, speed metal etc… I think it’s because their sound is authentic to who they are and music fans appreciate that. Oh and the music is damn good!! LOL
Fun fact the drummer’s name is Frank Beard but is the only one that doesn’t have a beard. Rough Boy is pretty good. This was from the 80’s so they were showcasing their rock abilities. They’re a combination of rock,blues,country,western and southern.
Back in the 80's I was invited to see ZZ Top at the Los Angeles Forum. I kid you not, the concert was one of the most entertaining music events I had ever been to. I had no idea how good these guys were live and onstage.
This song is part of a two album set where ZZ Top embraced a more MTV classic rock feel. Their earlier albums were more bluesy. They are frequently labeled as "Texas Boogie", which if you hear enough of kind of makes sense. Their most well known songs are: La Grange, Tush, Gimme All Your Lovin, Legs, "I'm Bad, I'm Nationwide", Cheap Sunglasses, Tube Snake Boogie, Blue Jean Blues, Waiting For The Bus / Jesus Just Left Chicago.
ZZ Top Video Run during this era is Absolutely Amazing Legs Sharp Dressed Man Gimme all Your Lovin Great Reaction as Always The ZZ Top Car & Car Keys make another Appearance
Best Little Band from Texas. This is from the 80's when they were one of the Kings of early MTV, when MTV still played music videos. Their earlier stuff was much more blues driven. La Grange was their first big hit. Just three outstanding musicians that worked really well together. La Grange, Blue Jean Blues or Waitin On The Bus/ Jesus Just Left Chicago would be great examples of their early work.
This song is typical of 80’s ZZ Top. 80’s ZZ was all about fun, driving rock…great for dancing, working out ……I listened to them on my Walkman while skiing…..really high energy. Saw them in concert in the 90’s…we had good seats but I HAD to get up and go to the back where I could dance! How can you sit still at a ZZ concert? I found it impossible. They still tour, although Dusty Hill, the bassist, passed in 2021. RIP, Dusty…..
I bought "Tres Hombres" from a review I read in a magazine. I was a freshman in HS and kept telling everyone about this new band ZZ Top. None of my friends gave the band a listen, but I ended up with the nickname ZZ Bear - the Bear because I was a Bear's fan living in Michigan. Anyway, it wasn't long before ZZ Top got huge and the rest as they say... is History. Although their albums from the 80s were better commercially, I will always love Tres Hombres. So raw. That little ol band from Texas was one helluva power trio.
This was around the time of Olivia Newton John’s song Let’s Get Physical and “aerobic exercise” looking clothing became fashionable for women to wear as regular day to day clothing. I remember leg warmers becoming a big fashion item in the 80s too at one point.
The lead guitarist for ZZ Top Billy Gibbons was very close friends with Jimi Hendrixs. When he was very young the band he played in before ZZ Top was an opening act for Jimi's band on one of his tours. Jimi made sure they had adjoining rooms at the hotels so they could get together listen to music and play together in the room. Jimi in an interview called Billy the future of guitar playing. Prety amazing that when you 19 or 20 your idol (billy called jimi that) calls you the future of playing.
ZZTop is pure Texas Blues Rock. Sadly, Dusty Hill passed away in 2021. La Grange is their 1st hit from the album Tres Hombres. That whole album is🔥. They have so many great songs that it’s hard to narrow it down to just a few, but I can definitely recommend La Grange, and Waiting For The Bus/Jesus Just Left Chicago to get you started. Those 2 are a set. You have to listen to both. One leads right into the other. Some of my favorites are Rough Boy, Legs, Pearl Necklace, Beer Drinkers And Hell Raisers… The list goes on and on. Enjoy. Much love ❤️
They learned how to perform their style of music and be entertaining at the same time by playing all sorts of honkytonks and bars before they hit it big. ZZ Top reached the stratosphere with the explosion of MTV. It seemed like the song Legs was played every 45 minutes and soon ZZ Top became the face of popular rock group music. They became one of the groups that was a fan favorite on the channel. By 1984 ZZ Top was playing arenas and stadiums. There was a 5-year period when they were the highest grossing band in the world. Just about any song you play during this era of the 1980's will make you want to dance and feel you are at a great party. This is an example of Texas Roadhouse music that you could hear from ZZ Top, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, and Stevie Ray Vaughn to name a few well-known entertainers of the era. Have a great time and keep up the great fun you have on your reactions.
Phil & Sam here's some different fun info. Can you think of another Texas blues playing guitartist? 😉🎸 SRV was ZZ Top’s opening act when he was still a member of the group The Nightcrawlers in the early 70s. Over the years, Billy gave many guitars to Stevie Ray, like a 50s-style maple neck Stratocaster, that according to SRV Archive, he “kept the tremolo arm, pickups and frets in their original condition. But added his signature and initials on the neck plate and pickguard.” When GOATS recognize GOATS 🎸 "LA GRANGE" is permanent playlist
I was born when my dad was 37… So we didn’t see same’s the same too often, but I was in high school and he heard me playing this song and he looked at me and said… They’re right, “Every girl loves a sharped dressed man”. I never forgot that.
This song came out on their 1983 Eliminator album that was filled with hits. They're from Texas to be specific. This a great song to start out with imo! Though lots of great songs from the 70's and 80's. You'll notice the great video which was in the midst of MTV prime hay days.
ZZ Top have such a mix of sounds they practically have their own sound and genre. Blues, Jazz, Rock, Southern Rock, Ballads, Country Rock, it's all in there. Billy F. Gibbons started in the 60's with a band called The Moving Sidewalks that opened for Jimi Hendricks. Jimi said BFG was one of the greatest guitarists he had ever seen. Along with drummer Frank Beard and bassist Dusty Hill (RIP), they formed ZZ Top. With their first album, Tre Hombres, they started to blow minds away. Have fun doing a deep dive into their entire catalog of songs.
Great reaction! I might be biased as Eliminator was the first ZZ Top album I heard, but I love it to death! This song, Legs, Gimme All Your Lovin', TV Dinners...all are just groove rockin' bangers! Now that you've done this track, might as well complete the trilogy (the videos all have a common theme - WITH the Eliminator hot rod!) - Legs next and then Gimme All Your Lovin'. La Grange is the song you're thinking of (another must). Tush, Cheap Sunglasses after that. Cheers!
The cool classic car is the ZZ Top car & is in a lot of their videos. And this is their sound & those beards are their look. The band formed in 1969 & toured for 51 years, until Dusty Hill died in 2021. Legends. 'Cheap Sunglasses' is another fav of mine.
ZZ Top has some serious swag!!! One ironic thing I love about them is the dude who dosnt have a beard, his name is Frank Beard. Lol. Try "Pearl Necklace" next. Nothing provacative about the song at all. Unless you know what a Pearl Necklace is slang for. Then the song is super provocative. Lol. And it was a hit for them too because not many people know what its slang for. ZZ Top often mixed some fun and "tongue in cheek" sexuality into their songs.
The driving rhythm and groove, the swagger of the vocal delivery, the solid beat of the drums. A top rock track from that era. And good to jam before a night out.
This reminds me of riding in the back seat of my friends car to the high school football games on Friday night with this song blaring from his Pioneer stereo cassette tape.
Really hit their peak from the early to mid 80's Both the albums, "Eliminator" in 1983 and "Afterburner" in 1985, were their best works. Other songs to check, " Legs", "Gimme All Your Lovin'"," Legs", "Sleeping Bags", "Rough Boy", "Stages", and a big thing from the '80s, "Velcro Fly". Love this band. R.I.P. Dusty Hill!
Great Reaction BARS & BARBELLS! Glad to see you giving the Little Band from Houston a listen! A Three Man Band that doesn’t disappoint! I’m really looking forward to more of your reactions to ZZ Top! 🎸🙏🏻
I’m from Texas y’all. Billy G was at my moms wedding to 2nd husband. Close Friend of new step dad. Shook his hand. It was huge. Soft and warm. Humble, quiet guy. I had one of those keychains. ZZ-🔑. ‘Blackest white man alive’ they used to say. For the soul in his voice and guitar. Texas rock ⭐️
Their music was tons of fun, they always looked sharp and the ladies loved 'em.. easy song for them to write! The 1933 modified Ford coupe in the video sold an an auction for $80,000 a few years back..
I was in Japan with my dad when MTV hit the big time so we were isolated from the MTV revolution and video craze... I remember this was the first video I ever saw on a AFN (Armed Forces Network) produced video show. It holds special memories in my mind for that reason
ZZ Top has been on my playlist/walkman/cassette deck since ~1976. Always a fun listen. They have so many memorable songs. To get a quick glimpse of their styles, I recommend "Jesus Just Left Chicago" (very bluesy), and "Gatsta Get Paid" (more modern southern rock sound), and "Tush" (their more typical southern rock sound).
The band started in 1958 and this song and album were released in 1983. They had 3 hits from the Eliminator album, Sharp Dressed Man, Legs and Gimme All Your Lovin. Billy Gibbons is the guitarist and lead singer. He is a car enthusiast and owns the car in the 3 Eliminator album videos.
Waitin’ for the Bus/Jesus Just Left Chicago is great. Two separate songs, but they really have to be experienced as one. It’s essential ZZ Top as far as I’m concerned.
One of the top Southern rock bands. "La Grange" is probably their masterpiece. Also 'Tush" "I'm Bad and Nationwide" "Legs" "Gimme All Your Lovin" Lots of other great songs.
Not southern, Texan…big difference
@@brooksboyd1959their classified as southern rock
@@greenlawler They are, not their…and no they’re not.
ZZ Top was never classified as southern rock, ever.
@@vernhoke7730 You are correct!
Gotta love the Eliminator coupe!
I personally loved all the cars these guys have had in their collection,.especially "Caddzilla"
Tush, La Grange, Rough Boy, Legs....ZZ Top had some great tunes. By all means, do some more. And Sam can dance if she wants to. This is the kind of music that's made to get folks moving.
ZZ Top os most accurately descrived as a "Texas Blues Band." "Sharp Dressed Man" is a good example of their 80s music--more commercial, more MTV friendly. Their traditional sound is more exemplified by the songs, "La Grange," "Waitin' On A Bus/Jesus Just Left Chicago" (a two song medly always played together for no particular reason), "Hot, Blue, and Righteous," "The X," "Driving While Blind."
And yet their 80's sound is what most people in the world knows them for, so respect where respect is due...and just for the record, even though I love all their 'Eliminator' hits, my favorite ZZ Top song is "Rough boy", which is more of a mashup between their earlier sound and the 80's synth-laden sound.
@gershman23 I love the slap bass of Thug.
And TV Dinners is a guilty pleasure.
Such a fun song! This rock band was formed in 1969. They were popular for their live performances, sly humorous lyrics & the matching appearances of Billy Gibbons & Dusty Hill, who wore sunglasses, hats & long beards. Sadly Dusty Hill passed away in 2021. Some of their other hits are "La Grange", "Tush", "Gimme All Your Lovin'", "Legs" etc.
One of the finest power trios of all time.
Hell Yeah
I agree, you need more ZZTop......
All ZZ Top is good ZZ Top but La Grange is their signature song. They are heavily blues influenced. Further suggestions: Cheap Sunglasses, Tube Snake Boogie, Blue Jean Blues, Waiting For The Bus // Jesus Just Left Chicago (2 songs that should be listened to back to back).
Yep 👍
only ZZ Top could sing about Cheep Sunglasses, Blue Jeans, Waiting For a Bus, TV Dinners, and make them great!
Not my fave but Tush is their 'signature song'. and the 1970s had their best albums, but still a great band in any era.
Bring back the top hats? YES! I have one and have worn it numerous times over the last three decades.
Love ZZ Top! ❤
Once again, just scratching the surface......ZZ....legendary! 'La Grange', 'Tube Snake Boogie', 'I'm Bad, I'm Nationwide', 'Tush', 'TV Dinners', 'Blue Jean Blues', the list just goes on & on....
I love all ZZ Top. This song is from the early 80s and is what I call their MTV years. You should go back to their earlier work like La Grange or Tush.
One the greats! Check out "Legs", "La Grange"(about a brothel that used to be in TX), "Gimme All Your Lovin'", "Tush", "Jesus Just Left Chicago", and "Cheap Sunglasses" is a good start.
One of the best three piece band ever. That's so hard to pull off.
In the 70’s, ZZ came on as a Texas blues band. In the 80’s, they became more mainstream with this driving, heavy bass groove, which is when I discovered them. Their videos were in heavy rotation on MTV, and that red hot rod was their iconic calling card. The beards are real. 😁
all time classic 80s rock here! By far my fave ZZ Top song! ♥
You gotta check out their song Gimme All Your Lovin'
I like the white suit male dancer NOT giving off the disco vibe for a change. I was a teenager in the sixties and always thought ZZ Top was the best party/kegger band going. Shines a light on "ive got a fuzzbox and I'm gonna to use it". Top shelf stuff.👍✌🖖
Little Ol’ Band from Texas !
Been a fan since 1984.
Seen them live and they are the real deal !
R.I.P Dusty Hill.
The lead guitar man Billy. F. Gibbons has made some really good stuff in solo projects that i can recommend .
Cool reaction as usual.
👍👍👍🇸🇪💕😎
Please, recommend several!
By Billy. F. Gibbons solo i can recommend :
Missin Yo Kissin.
Treat her right.
My lucky card.
And there is many more,just searc on the name........
There are TONS of great ZZ Top songs. Listen to the double song Waitin' For the Bus/Jesus Just Left Chicago . . .
That lil ol band from Texas!
ZZ Top are amazing. Billy is a KING
The Texas trio! Badass song and great group! These guys have done it all! “Tush” “La grange” and “legs” are three good ones!
ZZ Top the little 3 piece band from Texas with the big sound these guys were just cool there's no other way to say it. So many hits, I heard "La Grange" when I was 13 and it's still my favorite ZZ Top track.
Just got Paid, Legs, Waitin for the Bus/Jesus just left Chicago-have to listen to those two together. ZZ Top is blues based and their music has stood the test of time. Also they have a fan base that crosses over where fans of different genres like rock, hard rock, metal, speed metal etc… I think it’s because their sound is authentic to who they are and music fans appreciate that. Oh and the music is damn good!! LOL
‘80’s chicks just hit different.
Best three-member band around! Hard to believe they got so much sound, but they could rock it out live.
Don’t forget Cream I think they had a major influence on ZZ Top. Give a watch to ZZ Top inducting Cream into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Can't overlook Rush, as far as three man bands.
@@grantreed1873 - I definitely *can't* overlook Rush! Best 3-member band in _my_ book, and also The Police 😊
If this song doesn't make you move, you're doing it wrong. Absolutely great song with an excellent catchy rhythm. Good ol Texas boys doin it right.
Top notch band from little ole Texas!!!
Jimi Hendrix once said Billy Gibbons( Lead guitar z z top) was his favorite guitar player in an interview. How cool is that
Billy was at Woodstock, about 17 years old, and Jimmy told him he would be a great guitarist , something like that
Fun fact the drummer’s name is Frank Beard but is the only one that doesn’t have a beard. Rough Boy is pretty good. This was from the 80’s so they were showcasing their rock abilities. They’re a combination of rock,blues,country,western and southern.
ZZ has been an integral part of my enjoyment growing up. Glad u r experiencing them. Keep up the excellent music analysis.
Hey First RIP Dustybut a Great Texas Rock/Blues Band
Cheap Sunglasses is a MUST!!
They coming running just as fast as they can
ZZ Top are legends in the rock world
The ladies in the car helping out guys is a theme in a lot of their videos.
20 years ago I was asked to go to ZZ Top concert. Was indifferent about going but went. Was one of the best shows I have ever seen.
ZZ Top was all about Girls, Cars, and Guitars
Ive seen ZZ a few times...many great songs.
I still think my favorite is MY HEADS IN MISSISSIPPI
ZZ Top... amazing. the recommendations are FIRE!!!
This is a great song to listen to while driving on the open highway. You'll feel like flooring it when you hear the riff.
Back in the 80's I was invited to see ZZ Top at the Los Angeles Forum. I kid you not, the concert was one of the most entertaining music events I had ever been to. I had no idea how good these guys were live and onstage.
This song is part of a two album set where ZZ Top embraced a more MTV classic rock feel. Their earlier albums were more bluesy. They are frequently labeled as "Texas Boogie", which if you hear enough of kind of makes sense. Their most well known songs are: La Grange, Tush, Gimme All Your Lovin, Legs, "I'm Bad, I'm Nationwide", Cheap Sunglasses, Tube Snake Boogie, Blue Jean Blues, Waiting For The Bus / Jesus Just Left Chicago.
ZZ Top Video Run during this era is Absolutely Amazing
Legs
Sharp Dressed Man
Gimme all Your Lovin
Great Reaction as Always
The ZZ Top Car & Car Keys make another Appearance
Best Little Band from Texas. This is from the 80's when they were one of the Kings of early MTV, when MTV still played music videos. Their earlier stuff was much more blues driven. La Grange was their first big hit. Just three outstanding musicians that worked really well together. La Grange, Blue Jean Blues or Waitin On The Bus/ Jesus Just Left Chicago would be great examples of their early work.
This song is typical of 80’s ZZ Top. 80’s ZZ was all about fun, driving rock…great for dancing, working out ……I listened to them on my Walkman while skiing…..really high energy.
Saw them in concert in the 90’s…we had good seats but I HAD to get up and go to the back where I could dance! How can you sit still at a ZZ concert? I found it impossible. They still tour, although Dusty Hill, the bassist, passed in 2021. RIP, Dusty…..
"Legs". Definitely!
I like how in every video Franks drum set is plain and simple, live it is a monster kit and always looks badass.
I bought "Tres Hombres" from a review I read in a magazine. I was a freshman in HS and kept telling everyone about this new band ZZ Top. None of my friends gave the band a listen, but I ended up with the nickname ZZ Bear - the Bear because I was a Bear's fan living in Michigan. Anyway, it wasn't long before ZZ Top got huge and the rest as they say... is History. Although their albums from the 80s were better commercially, I will always love Tres Hombres. So raw. That little ol band from Texas was one helluva power trio.
Zz Top is 🔥! We need more Zz!!
This was around the time of Olivia Newton John’s song Let’s Get Physical and “aerobic exercise” looking clothing became fashionable for women to wear as regular day to day clothing. I remember leg warmers becoming a big fashion item in the 80s too at one point.
The lead guitarist for ZZ Top Billy Gibbons was very close friends with Jimi Hendrixs. When he was very young the band he played in before ZZ Top was an opening act for Jimi's band on one of his tours. Jimi made sure they had adjoining rooms at the hotels so they could get together listen to music and play together in the room. Jimi in an interview called Billy the future of guitar playing. Prety amazing that when you 19 or 20 your idol (billy called jimi that) calls you the future of playing.
“Gimme All Your Lovin” by ZZ TOP is the greatest single by the band.
ZZTop is pure Texas Blues Rock. Sadly, Dusty Hill passed away in 2021. La Grange is their 1st hit from the album Tres Hombres. That whole album is🔥. They have so many great songs that it’s hard to narrow it down to just a few, but I can definitely recommend La Grange, and Waiting For The Bus/Jesus Just Left Chicago to get you started. Those 2 are a set. You have to listen to both. One leads right into the other. Some of my favorites are Rough Boy, Legs, Pearl Necklace, Beer Drinkers And Hell Raisers… The list goes on and on. Enjoy. Much love ❤️
They learned how to perform their style of music and be entertaining at the same time by playing all sorts of honkytonks and bars before they hit it big. ZZ Top reached the stratosphere with the explosion of MTV. It seemed like the song Legs was played every 45 minutes and soon ZZ Top became the face of popular rock group music. They became one of the groups that was a fan favorite on the channel. By 1984 ZZ Top was playing arenas and stadiums. There was a 5-year period when they were the highest grossing band in the world. Just about any song you play during this era of the 1980's will make you want to dance and feel you are at a great party. This is an example of Texas Roadhouse music that you could hear from ZZ Top, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, and Stevie Ray Vaughn to name a few well-known entertainers of the era. Have a great time and keep up the great fun you have on your reactions.
Phil & Sam here's some different fun info. Can you think of another Texas blues playing guitartist? 😉🎸
SRV was ZZ Top’s opening act when he was still a member of the group The Nightcrawlers in the early 70s. Over the years, Billy gave many guitars to Stevie Ray, like a 50s-style maple neck Stratocaster, that according to SRV Archive, he “kept the tremolo arm, pickups and frets in their original condition. But added his signature and initials on the neck plate and pickguard.”
When GOATS recognize GOATS 🎸
"LA GRANGE" is permanent playlist
"La Grange' is a must ZZ Top to react to.
Texas blues, this album came out in the 80s. "I'm bad, I'm nationwide" my personal theme song.
Great songs from ZZ like sleeping bag, double back, under pressure, give me all your love, rough boy too many to count
Blue Jean Blues is my favorite blues song. Somewhat mellow with awesome lyrics.
I was born when my dad was 37… So we didn’t see same’s the same too often, but I was in high school and he heard me playing this song and he looked at me and said… They’re right, “Every girl loves a sharped dressed man”. I never forgot that.
Back (in the 80s) when music videos were a huge production- these guys were groundbreaking. Music and video excellence!
Legs...one of the most known music videos of the 80s..great tune
This song came out on their 1983 Eliminator album that was filled with hits. They're from Texas to be specific. This a great song to start out with imo! Though lots of great songs from the 70's and 80's. You'll notice the great video which was in the midst of MTV prime hay days.
.....Back in the 80's MTV ruled. It was on basic cable, and played music all day 24/7. We were very lucky to live in that era.
ZZ Top have such a mix of sounds they practically have their own sound and genre. Blues, Jazz, Rock, Southern Rock, Ballads, Country Rock, it's all in there. Billy F. Gibbons started in the 60's with a band called The Moving Sidewalks that opened for Jimi Hendricks. Jimi said BFG was one of the greatest guitarists he had ever seen. Along with drummer Frank Beard and bassist Dusty Hill (RIP), they formed ZZ Top. With their first album, Tre Hombres, they started to blow minds away. Have fun doing a deep dive into their entire catalog of songs.
Great reaction! I might be biased as Eliminator was the first ZZ Top album I heard, but I love it to death! This song, Legs, Gimme All Your Lovin', TV Dinners...all are just groove rockin' bangers!
Now that you've done this track, might as well complete the trilogy (the videos all have a common theme - WITH the Eliminator hot rod!) - Legs next and then Gimme All Your Lovin'.
La Grange is the song you're thinking of (another must). Tush, Cheap Sunglasses after that.
Cheers!
The cool classic car is the ZZ Top car & is in a lot of their videos. And this is their sound & those beards are their look. The band formed in 1969 & toured for 51 years, until Dusty Hill died in 2021. Legends. 'Cheap Sunglasses' is another fav of mine.
ZZ Top has some serious swag!!! One ironic thing I love about them is the dude who dosnt have a beard, his name is Frank Beard. Lol.
Try "Pearl Necklace" next. Nothing provacative about the song at all. Unless you know what a Pearl Necklace is slang for. Then the song is super provocative. Lol. And it was a hit for them too because not many people know what its slang for.
ZZ Top often mixed some fun and "tongue in cheek" sexuality into their songs.
My wife and I have tickets to see ZZ Top on October 30 in San Antonio. First time seeing them since Dusty passed.
This was a huge party and crusin' hit in high school, and lawdy do I miss 80's girls.
Gotta do 'Heard it on the X'. Their best jam IMO.
Oh my yes! Now "Legs" or "Gimme All Your Lovin'" please!
The driving rhythm and groove, the swagger of the vocal delivery, the solid beat of the drums. A top rock track from that era. And good to jam before a night out.
You guys made me sooooo happy right now...kickass!!!!❤
I saw every 80's concert they did. They sound excellent live❤
ZZ Top
Boogie Blues Rock
This reminds me of riding in the back seat of my friends car to the high school football games on Friday night with this song blaring from his Pioneer stereo cassette tape.
Really hit their peak from the early to mid 80's Both the albums, "Eliminator" in 1983 and "Afterburner" in 1985, were their best works. Other songs to check, " Legs", "Gimme All Your Lovin'"," Legs", "Sleeping Bags", "Rough Boy", "Stages", and a big thing from the '80s, "Velcro Fly". Love this band. R.I.P. Dusty Hill!
Fantastic group! RIP Dusty!
Knowing you're Canadian, I am just glad you didn't say Zed Zed Top. You guys are awesome. You've been my favorite reaction channel since I found you.
Great Reaction BARS & BARBELLS! Glad to see you giving the Little Band from Houston a listen! A Three Man Band that doesn’t disappoint! I’m really looking forward to more of your reactions to ZZ Top! 🎸🙏🏻
I’m from Texas y’all. Billy G was at my moms wedding to 2nd husband. Close Friend of new step dad. Shook his hand. It was huge. Soft and warm. Humble, quiet guy. I had one of those keychains. ZZ-🔑. ‘Blackest white man alive’ they used to say. For the soul in his voice and guitar. Texas rock ⭐️
Their music was tons of fun, they always looked sharp and the ladies loved 'em.. easy song for them to write! The 1933 modified Ford coupe in the video sold an an auction for $80,000 a few years back..
Just unique - and so darn good!! Billy´s solos can sure be hypnotizing!
Some Texas blues rock!
Evan Almighty, everyyytimme! 😅
I love this songgg! ❤ Great reaction, as always! 😊
I was in Japan with my dad when MTV hit the big time so we were isolated from the MTV revolution and video craze... I remember this was the first video I ever saw on a AFN (Armed Forces Network) produced video show. It holds special memories in my mind for that reason
ZZ Top has been on my playlist/walkman/cassette deck since ~1976. Always a fun listen. They have so many memorable songs. To get a quick glimpse of their styles, I recommend "Jesus Just Left Chicago" (very bluesy), and "Gatsta Get Paid" (more modern southern rock sound), and "Tush" (their more typical southern rock sound).
The band started in 1958 and this song and album were released in 1983. They had 3 hits from the Eliminator album, Sharp Dressed Man, Legs and Gimme All Your Lovin. Billy Gibbons is the guitarist and lead singer. He is a car enthusiast and owns the car in the 3 Eliminator album videos.
Waitin’ for the Bus/Jesus Just Left Chicago is great. Two separate songs, but they really have to be experienced as one. It’s essential ZZ Top as far as I’m concerned.
Eliminator, Tres Hombres, Afterburner. Velcro Fly, Pearl Necklace, Roughboy, Legs, Give me all your lovin', LaGrange, Tush, many many more!
Gimme all your Lovin' and for a great blues song I Need You Tonight, the guitar solo is monster good.
"I Need You Tonight" ends on the same note in the same way as "When the Levee Breaks"!
This is my favorite zztopp song!
Saw them in concert 3 times, loved them!
Love This Song! ZZ Top Have Some Bangin' Songs, Others - Gimme All Your Loving, Legs, La Grange
Texas baby!
Perfect intro. chefs kiss
ZZ Top always deliver.
That gravelly guitar stinks of the Deep South and as a Brit,I love love love it.
Can’t think of a bad ZZ tune,it doesn’t exist.
I was in the Army when eliminated came out it was cool beans baby ❤❤😊
Great reaction guys!!! They did a remake of Elvis's "Viva Las Vegas" that became a big hit for them.
I had one of those ZZTop key chains back in '85. Bought it at a Star Trek convention. God, I'm a nerd.
They have tons of hits!! Such a kicka$$ band!! ✌❤🔥🔥