the song is about the very real "little shack" outside the city limits of La Grange, Texas. it was known as "The Chicken Ranch" because during the depression, customers would pay for "services" with a chicken. it was immortalized in a movie starring Dolly Parton and Burt Reynolds.
It's always amazed me how much sound that could come from a 3 piece band. I saw them 5 times never disappointed. Nation wide would be a great song to react to. RIP Dusty Hill
I only got to see them once. They were co-headlining with Lynyrd Skynyrd. ZZ Top closed the show. Skynyrd must have had 15 people on that stage, with all their extra guitarists and backup singers. The Tres Hombres came out, just the three of them, and filled that arena with music just as impressively.
I saw the Afterburner Tour outside at Legend Valley. The first half of the show the stage was the dash of a Car with the Drum riser on the top of the "Radio", the the 2nd half after it got dark the Black lights came on and it was a Cockpit of a Spacecraft, great show.
I got to meet them years ago. They were playing at the Missouri State Fair in the 90's. The night before they were scheduled to play, they got bored sitting around their 3 Star hotel in Sedalia Missouri and walked across the parking lot and signed autographs in from to the Walmart. The were just chilling.
Lol I saw them at the Illinois state fair in the 90s they were so great...started raining and they kept going. When they spun their white fuzzy guitars you could see water flying off. Billy rubbed his hat and said I love it when its wet and they played another 5 or 6 songs
Billy Gibbons has said they wanted to name the band "BB King" but the name was already taken. Here's what he had to say about his famous hat: "These are examples of works of fine textile expertise, woven by members of the famous tribe from Cameroon in Africa, the Bamileke," Billy explained. "Before you can wear the hat, you've got to learn how to make it. And before you can wear it, you've got to be considered a prestigious member of the community. I got lucky and upon visiting Cameroon, I got escorted over to see the Bamileke and I was wearing a Texas cowboy hat. And before the chief came around, I got the elbow and they said, 'Hey that's the chief. Give him your hat.' I said, 'No, wait a minute. Chief, I'm from Texas. We do a little horse trading on these matters...' (Laughs) So he got a nice 10-gallon Texas hat and I walked off with the famous Bamileke hat."
is it about the worlds oldest profession , yes , just think of how lucky everyone was that day that was at Howards show to witness a once in a life time event
Girl you are battin 1000 today , great choices and you really get the music and the soul behind it. You've very quickly become one of my favorite all time reactors. ...... Edit : Billy Gibbons ( Singer and guitarist ) is one of the coolest most laid back people in the world, just a really good guy. and yes 100% the song is about a little "fun house" on La Grange .
The Chicken Ranch (1905-1973) - RIP. It not only inspired ZZTop, but the 1978 Broadway musical and 1982 movie, "The Best Little Wh_reh_use in Texas. Cheers to that "home out on the range!"
There was a musical made about the Chicken Ranch... the movie version starred Dolly Parton and Burt Reynolds (amongst others) called 'Best Little Whorehouse in Texas' That sound track is LOADED with reaction gems......
Billy G is a student of the classic roots of blues. He always teases that his career is built on just three chords, but he is so much more complex than basic blues. It warms my heart to see our younger generation discovering and enjoying ZZ Top - your reaction makes me happy! You nailed it when you said they are "vibing out". I remember their concerts in the 70s and the vibe was real and true. Rest in peace, Dusty.
Legends for over 50 years. Simply known as Just a little ‘ol band from Texas”. Top invented Texas Blues. Billy Gibbons (guitarist) was Jimi Hendrix’ favorite guitarist!
I'm as big a ZZ Top fan as anybody, they did not invent Texas blues. I guess you've never heard of blind lemon jefferson who live and die before any of ZZ top where born.
@@diverdown631 T-Bone Walker too. And truth be told. Dusty's brother Rocky was a rival of Steve Vaughan's...for a little while at least he was a rival. Stevie was from Oak Cliff....and T-Bone used to live there too. Stevie's big brother Jimmie was picking the blues before Stevie. I like the Top, but you're right on the money here.
Their motto for decades basically amounted to: "Same 3 Guys, Same 3 Strings". These guys were the living embodiment of the philosophy "Simplicity Makes Perfection"...and, yes, the song is about a brothel.
And now, unfortunately because of the circumstances, the need for a fourth member after 55 years. I don't know if I handled the sudden change and constant turnover.
I love seeing a young women that can appreciate good music that was before her time and not just all the crap of today. And your facial expressions werewow.
Yes, thirty seconds of Lyrics followed by three to five minutes of Guitar Solo, depending on their mood, and it's one of their most iconic songs. Sadly Dusty Hill, the other guitarist, passed away in July of 2021, he was replaced in the group by their long-time guitar tech Elwood Francis The cap Billy wears is called a Dayshaloo Nudu, a popular hat warn by the Bamileke tribe of Cameroon. He got it some years ago while in Vienna, during which he met the Tribal Chief of the Bamileke, and the two ended up trading hats, Billy got the Nudu which he's worn ever since, and the Chief got his genuine Texas Stetson.
Three coolest dudes. RIP Dusty Hill. The only guys with no beard is the drummer, and his name is Frank Beard. They did it in Nashville with Brook and Dunst, it was legendary.
I listened to zz Top as a kid growing up in the south and always enjoyed their music . I gotta tell ya tho your reactions are the best there is out there in youtube world . And your smile keeps me coming back also .. Thanks Britt , have yourself a great evening ..
I saw them liv here in Noway on a small scene . Simply fu...n AMAZING show . ZZ Top and BILLY Gibbons ARE the real deal . That little band from Texas .
These guys have been having fun for decades just doing what they love to do. Seen them in concert and they always killed it. People who don't know the band would never guess it's just three guys. RIP Dusty
So glad you got to experience my favorite band. And yes, Billy is one cool cat. Behind those sunglasses are the kindest, gentlest blue eyes you can imagine. He is a true southern gentleman. If you want to really enjoy some red hot ZZ Top guitar playing, check out "Just Got Paid". An oldie but you can easily find video of them playing it live in concert. Billy's slide guitar work in that one is epic. Thanks for your vid--I enjoy seeing what people who've never heard or seen ZZ Top before react to. I see that many others have answered "yes", that song is about what you think it is. If nobody told you the whole story about his hat (aka the nudu hat, the plant on his head, etc.) let me know and I'll tell the story. Short version: he got it from an African tribal chief, in trade.
This guitar lick, and the way it picks up speed, is one of my favorite things ever. Great song for leaving work on a Friday. And yes, it's about what you think it's about. Most songs are ;-)
One of my favorits bluesrock song, i have saw zz top live in switzerland, 40years ago ❤😊❤nobody plays the guitar like gibbons...has you listen stevie ray vaughen?
Yep, it's DEFINITELY what you're thinkin' about!🤣 The famous Chicken Ranch.. (i.e. Best Little Whorehouse in Texas) ZZ Top is still one of the icons of the rock world, and as a 3 piece band, have put out some of the most memorable tracks in rock history!!🎵🎶 🤘😎🤘
I used to go skiing with that song blasting through my Walkman, yes, my Walkman. It has the exceptional effect of increasing your skiing performance and make you do things you may not otherwise do. haha.
A Tribe leader in Cameroon was admiring Billy's cowboy hat. Through the interpreter, he worked out a trade: the Chiefs hat, for his. The name of the band came from two legendary musicians. Z.Z. Hill and BB king. Billy didn't want to call the band ZZ King. After thinking about it, he decided on ZZ top because King was at the top of his game musically.
We played this in a band in high school during an assembly. Along with feel like makin love and one by one the teachers got up and left.We we're a little sheltered and didn't realize what the songs really meant
Yes its about a brothel. You need to explore the ZZ Top rabit hole. You gotta check out their songs Tush. Tube Snake Boogie, Just Got Paid, Jesus just Left Chicago, Legs, Sharp Dressed Man, Cheap Sunglasses, Bad Girl, Mexican Blackbird although you may want to do that one private, I don't think RUclips will allow that reaction. This band has been rolling out hits since the 1960 and until the bass player died in 2022 they were all the three original band members. One of the top five Rock and roll/Blues bands of all time.
I highly recommend listening to the original studio tracks when checking out a new band. It sets a good baseline and they're the versions people most identify with, for the most part.
For a couple of years (1973-75?), they might have been the best band in the world. Anything from ‘Tres Hombres’ (like this song, “Waitin’ For The Bus/ Jesus Just Left Chicago”, “Beer Drinkers and Hell Raisers”, “Move Me On Down the Line”), … ‘Fandango’ (“Nasty Dogs and Funky Kings”, “Blue Jean Blues”, “Heard It On The X”, “Tush”), … or “Just Got Paid” is a good introduction. Thanks!
The place this song is about is also the place in the movie THE BEST LITTLE WH*RE HOUSE IN TEXAS that DOLLY PARTON starred in.. needless to say it is not meant for innocent eyes.
One spring night in 1974 after doing a gig in San Antonio, the band stopped in unexpectedly to Cheatham Street Warehouse in San Marcos for funsies(actually they knew owner Kent Finlay). Willie, Waylon, Alvin Crow, and so many more music legends came there to play in Kent's place. That was the first time I ever saw them in person.....up close and personal. They were driving a Buick Riviera with a moon roof, and some hottie chick was throwing $20's out of the moon roof as they drove up by the front entry. The license plate said ZZTOP. My brother and I and a friend were standing on the front porch and saw what was going on. We went out into the parking lot and grabbed up a total of $160 in twenties between us....that was alot of money back then. We were all in college and broke, so this was like a prayer answered from Heaven. I was a soph. at that time and what a time it was to be alive!! They did not play at Cheatham Street that night......it was already close to closing time (2 a.m.) but the place was still at least half full. This is a true story. I also used to drink beers with Willie Nelson there and George Strait. George was only a couple of yrs older than me and had the Hole in the Wall band in those years. Steve in Texas.....forever.
Yeah, it's about what you think it's about! 🙂 The hook for "La Grange" came from John Lee Hooker's "Boom, Boom, Boom" - ruclips.net/video/K096sx5whTE/видео.html
ZZ Top was my favorite band, growing up in the 80's. They have a lot of iconic hits. They've been rocking for decades. This song was released the year I was born, 1973. I still like the original best.
"Is this song what I think it's about?" Yup!! Welcome to ZZ Top!! GREAT reaction, and yes, they are Legend!! Two guys with beards and the other one named ... wait for it ... Frank Beard. What's not to love!!
I had the pleasure of seeing zz top 5 times in one year(1973) as they would be the opening band for the big bands touring coming through Nashville, TN. Got to see some great bands back then but zz top was a favorite and always rocked it out.
I was at a concert in Little Rock years ago in my “youts” ha ha. They were playing this song and the speakers started smoking- yes literally. They finished the song and brought in a new speaker for the one that was melting down. Awesomeness!
I saw them in Hawaii when I was in the Army in 1978. They absolutely owned that crowd and had them wrapped around their little fingers. They were absolutely amazing. Fandango remains my favorite album and Mellow Down Easy remains one of the best live party songs of all time.
A movie was made about the place they are singing about in 1982. Starring Burt Reynolds and Dolly Parton. The movie was called The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
Many years ago when I was England staying at a pub with rooms, they were playing music on a loop and ZZ TOP kept coming around . I thought, here I am from Dallas and had to come to England to hear ZZ TOP.
Hey beautyfull woman!!! Hahaha. Love them, don't know if they're so good or not. But I know that they're one of a kind. They're unique. Good reaction. Greettings from Argentina
ZZ top is the epitome of cool :D everything about them is so badass, iconic looks, how they act and especially their music dictionaries should have their picture attached to words like "badass", "cool", "awesome" etc :D
He was one of Jimmy Hendrix's favorite guitarists back in the 60's. Legends
Search for the "Moving Sidewalks" to hear how talented they are.
the song is about the very real "little shack" outside the city limits of La Grange, Texas. it was known as "The Chicken Ranch" because during the depression, customers would pay for "services" with a chicken. it was immortalized in a movie starring Dolly Parton and Burt Reynolds.
"The best little whore house in Texas."
La Grange mean "The Barn" in french if you didn't know.... it put a other fun layer on the story!!
1844 to 1972 (Damn you Marvin Zindler!)
@@jean-rochdion4898 I do JRD!😉
@@jean-rochdion4898 actually, i did not know. see, even an old geezer like me can keep learning. thank you!
Fun fact: ZZ Top are known for their iconic beards. The only member without a beard was drummer Frank Beard.
Robin Trower was another great 3 man group!!!!
@@greg2976 Grand Funk Railroad and Cream. Great 3 piece bands.
That's right!! 🤣
Didn't know his last name was Beard that is wild.
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It's always amazed me how much sound that could come from a 3 piece band. I saw them 5 times never disappointed. Nation wide would be a great song to react to. RIP Dusty Hill
I only got to see them once. They were co-headlining with Lynyrd Skynyrd. ZZ Top closed the show. Skynyrd must have had 15 people on that stage, with all their extra guitarists and backup singers. The Tres Hombres came out, just the three of them, and filled that arena with music just as impressively.
" T.V. Dinners "
I saw the Afterburner Tour outside at Legend Valley. The first half of the show the stage was the dash of a Car with the Drum riser on the top of the "Radio", the the 2nd half after it got dark the Black lights came on and it was a Cockpit of a Spacecraft, great show.
@@marke8323 that tour was me and my late wife's first date. February 29th leap year
@@warrenburlingame1172 Great memories, sorry for your loss my friend.
I got to meet them years ago. They were playing at the Missouri State Fair in the 90's. The night before they were scheduled to play, they got bored sitting around their 3 Star hotel in Sedalia Missouri and walked across the parking lot and signed autographs in from to the Walmart. The were just chilling.
Lol I saw them at the Illinois state fair in the 90s they were so great...started raining and they kept going. When they spun their white fuzzy guitars you could see water flying off. Billy rubbed his hat and said I love it when its wet and they played another 5 or 6 songs
FYI that man was 73 years old for that performance. The band is a legend!! These guys have been hot since I was a baby and I was born in 1961.
ZZ Top is no doubt, undisputed one of the coolest band and people there is
one of the greatest underappreciated guitarists of our time.
Yes he is. when people talk about the greats they seem to forget about Billy.
Billy Gibbons has said they wanted to name the band "BB King" but the name was already taken. Here's what he had to say about his famous hat: "These are examples of works of fine textile expertise, woven by members of the famous tribe from Cameroon in Africa, the Bamileke," Billy explained. "Before you can wear the hat, you've got to learn how to make it. And before you can wear it, you've got to be considered a prestigious member of the community. I got lucky and upon visiting Cameroon, I got escorted over to see the Bamileke and I was wearing a Texas cowboy hat. And before the chief came around, I got the elbow and they said, 'Hey that's the chief. Give him your hat.' I said, 'No, wait a minute. Chief, I'm from Texas. We do a little horse trading on these matters...' (Laughs) So he got a nice 10-gallon Texas hat and I walked off with the famous Bamileke hat."
is it about the worlds oldest profession , yes , just think of how lucky everyone was that day that was at Howards show to witness a once in a life time event
Can't count the time I have seen them in concert. Always fabulous!
You should do the studio version now....ZZTop is one of the all time best classic rock bands
Yes it is about what you are thinking. This is what they call Texas blues. Made famous by the three kings and Stevie Ray Vaughan among others
@@randygibson2801Johnny Winter before Stevie and ZZ. Johnny was a headliner at Woodstock.
Girl you are battin 1000 today , great choices and you really get the music and the soul behind it. You've very quickly become one of my favorite all time reactors.
...... Edit : Billy Gibbons ( Singer and guitarist ) is one of the coolest most laid back people in the world, just a really good guy. and yes 100% the song is about a little "fun house" on La Grange .
Agreed. She's the best, coolest reactor. Just discovered her.
Billy played a very scary Father-in-law on 'Bones'. Great fun. He was also Hank's cousin on King of the Hill.
The Chicken Ranch (1905-1973) - RIP.
It not only inspired ZZTop, but the 1978 Broadway musical and 1982 movie, "The Best Little Wh_reh_use in Texas.
Cheers to that "home out on the range!"
ZZ Top has that “thump”. One of my all time fav bands. 65 years young here. AC/DC yep another one. The music from this era just cannot be beat.
Santana at Woodstock started his raise to fame .
77 pushing 78 and still lovin' ZZ Top!
There was a musical made about the Chicken Ranch... the movie version starred Dolly Parton and Burt Reynolds (amongst others) called 'Best Little Whorehouse in Texas' That sound track is LOADED with reaction gems......
The house featured in the movie is about a mile from property I own in Pflugrrville, Texas, just outside of Austin.
Billy G is a student of the classic roots of blues. He always teases that his career is built on just three chords, but he is so much more complex than basic blues. It warms my heart to see our younger generation discovering and enjoying ZZ Top - your reaction makes me happy! You nailed it when you said they are "vibing out". I remember their concerts in the 70s and the vibe was real and true. Rest in peace, Dusty.
Legends for over 50 years. Simply known as Just a little ‘ol band from Texas”. Top invented Texas Blues.
Billy Gibbons (guitarist) was Jimi Hendrix’ favorite guitarist!
I'm as big a ZZ Top fan as anybody, they did not invent Texas blues. I guess you've never heard of blind lemon jefferson who live and die before any of ZZ top where born.
@@diverdown631 T-Bone Walker too. And truth be told. Dusty's brother Rocky was a rival of Steve Vaughan's...for a little while at least he was a rival. Stevie was from Oak Cliff....and T-Bone used to live there too. Stevie's big brother Jimmie was picking the blues before Stevie. I like the Top, but you're right on the money here.
@@bbb462cid And don't forget Albert King.
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Albert King was not a texan and blind lemon Jefferson was born in 1890 and died in 1929 before most blues players people know were even born.
You should definitely react to more of their music
One of my favorites has been and will always be "Sharp Dressed Man"
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never heard this version before, they play off eachother so well. that was fun!
Their motto for decades basically amounted to: "Same 3 Guys, Same 3 Strings". These guys were the living embodiment of the philosophy "Simplicity Makes Perfection"...and, yes, the song is about a brothel.
3 chords
And now, unfortunately because of the circumstances, the need for a fourth member after 55 years. I don't know if I handled the sudden change and constant turnover.
One of the most recognizable and perfect guitar riffs of all times... and one hell of a highway driving song!
Undoubtedly inspired by the great John Lee Hooker’s Boogie Chillen.
“Is this song what I think it’s about??” 🤣🤣
I love seeing a young women that can appreciate good music that was before her time and not just all the crap of today. And your facial expressions werewow.
Amen to that - girl had her 'stank face' on!
its amazing the sound they make with just three guys. guitar, bass, and drums
Blues boogie at its very finest. This and 'Tush' are my two faves.
Yes, thirty seconds of Lyrics followed by three to five minutes of Guitar Solo, depending on their mood, and it's one of their most iconic songs.
Sadly Dusty Hill, the other guitarist, passed away in July of 2021, he was replaced in the group by their long-time guitar tech Elwood Francis
The cap Billy wears is called a Dayshaloo Nudu, a popular hat warn by the Bamileke tribe of Cameroon. He got it some years ago while in Vienna, during which he met the Tribal Chief of the Bamileke, and the two ended up trading hats, Billy got the Nudu which he's worn ever since, and the Chief got his genuine Texas Stetson.
Dusty was the bass player. I'm sure you knew that. RIP Dusty.
Three coolest dudes. RIP Dusty Hill. The only guys with no beard is the drummer, and his name is Frank Beard. They did it in Nashville with Brook and Dunst, it was legendary.
I listened to zz Top as a kid growing up in the south and always enjoyed their music . I gotta tell ya tho your reactions are the best there is out there in youtube world . And your smile keeps me coming back also .. Thanks Britt , have yourself a great evening ..
It definitely shows when a band loves what they do to the point that they start vibing and seamlessly slipping from one song to another without pause
Just saw ZZTOP in Colorado USA late 2022, they were lotta fun N Rocked for 2hours .
Badass Musicians
I grew up listening to these guys. My mom was a huge fan. Their songs are iconic. You should definitely listen to more of them.
But stay 1980 and earlier at least for the first few songs.
You are so beautyfu, i Can´t look awayl
One of my favorite bands ever.
Great band. You should see them live. You got it. It's about what you think.
Great reaction. Channel's growing so fast because you're good at it.
I saw them liv here in Noway on a small scene . Simply fu...n AMAZING show . ZZ Top and BILLY Gibbons ARE the real deal . That little band from Texas .
These guys have been having fun for decades just doing what they love to do. Seen them in concert and they always killed it. People who don't know the band would never guess it's just three guys. RIP Dusty
So glad you got to experience my favorite band. And yes, Billy is one cool cat. Behind those sunglasses are the kindest, gentlest blue eyes you can imagine. He is a true southern gentleman. If you want to really enjoy some red hot ZZ Top guitar playing, check out "Just Got Paid". An oldie but you can easily find video of them playing it live in concert. Billy's slide guitar work in that one is epic. Thanks for your vid--I enjoy seeing what people who've never heard or seen ZZ Top before react to. I see that many others have answered "yes", that song is about what you think it is. If nobody told you the whole story about his hat (aka the nudu hat, the plant on his head, etc.) let me know and I'll tell the story. Short version: he got it from an African tribal chief, in trade.
This guitar lick, and the way it picks up speed, is one of my favorite things ever. Great song for leaving work on a Friday. And yes, it's about what you think it's about. Most songs are ;-)
One of my favorits bluesrock song, i have saw zz top live in switzerland, 40years ago ❤😊❤nobody plays the guitar like gibbons...has you listen stevie ray vaughen?
the studio version is perfection 👍🏻
I second that!
Those guys will blow your mind!
Absolute LEGENDS! Have heard them multiple times.... unreal talent plus 40+ years together
the sheer range of styles and music, comedy et al and your reactions truly make and give joy to the us all. you young lady are ready for prime time.
Yep, it's DEFINITELY what you're thinkin' about!🤣 The famous Chicken Ranch.. (i.e. Best Little Whorehouse in Texas) ZZ Top is still one of the icons of the rock world, and as a 3 piece band, have put out some of the most memorable tracks in rock history!!🎵🎶 🤘😎🤘
Your smile is one of the most beautiful I've ever seen. Love your channel.
One of my favorite groups back in the day, so many people have covered this song through the years!
I used to go skiing with that song blasting through my Walkman, yes, my Walkman. It has the exceptional effect of increasing your skiing performance and make you do things you may not otherwise do. haha.
ZZ Top LIVE is the GREATEST! RIP Dusty
Wonderfull ! This live version sounds so Fantastic Dirty ! I love it !
A Tribe leader in Cameroon was admiring Billy's cowboy hat. Through the interpreter, he worked out a trade: the Chiefs hat, for his. The name of the band came from two legendary musicians. Z.Z. Hill and BB king. Billy didn't want to call the band ZZ King. After thinking about it, he decided on ZZ top because King was at the top of his game musically.
I first saw them in Statesboro, GA in 1973. I could watch Britt's reactions forever and ever.
We played this in a band in high school during an assembly. Along with feel like makin love and one by one the teachers got up and left.We we're a little sheltered and didn't realize what the songs really meant
Am loving the guitar here. I've listened to La Grange many times but not this version, this was cool.
Yes its about a brothel. You need to explore the ZZ Top rabit hole. You gotta check out their songs Tush. Tube Snake Boogie, Just Got Paid, Jesus just Left Chicago, Legs, Sharp Dressed Man, Cheap Sunglasses, Bad Girl, Mexican Blackbird although you may want to do that one private, I don't think RUclips will allow that reaction. This band has been rolling out hits since the 1960 and until the bass player died in 2022 they were all the three original band members. One of the top five Rock and roll/Blues bands of all time.
Don't forget Pearl Necklace if we are traveling down the road of in your face behind your back songs.
One of my favorite ZZ Top songs. LEGENDS!
I highly recommend listening to the original studio tracks when checking out a new band. It sets a good baseline and they're the versions people most identify with, for the most part.
ZZ Top and this song helped put MTV on the map back in the day. Yes ZZ Top was huge on MTV in the 80's. They still put on a great concert.
For a couple of years (1973-75?), they might have been the best band in the world. Anything from ‘Tres Hombres’ (like this song, “Waitin’ For The Bus/ Jesus Just Left Chicago”, “Beer Drinkers and Hell Raisers”, “Move Me On Down the Line”), … ‘Fandango’ (“Nasty Dogs and Funky Kings”, “Blue Jean Blues”, “Heard It On The X”, “Tush”), … or “Just Got Paid” is a good introduction. Thanks!
Great to see your pure surprise and joy while listening to the coolest American band of the 1980s. Great reaction!
And the 70's
The place this song is about is also the place in the movie THE BEST LITTLE WH*RE HOUSE IN TEXAS that DOLLY PARTON starred in.. needless to say it is not meant for innocent eyes.
Greatest rock trio ever.
A whole lotta sound!
Back in the 70’s most of us didn’t listen to the lyrics, just the soundscape. Love this song!
A Haw Haw Haw....
I know. I think in a big way that was because many or most of us didn't have enough money for stereo gear good enough to hear a lot of the vocals.
One spring night in 1974 after doing a gig in San Antonio, the band stopped in unexpectedly to Cheatham Street Warehouse in San Marcos for funsies(actually they knew owner Kent Finlay). Willie, Waylon, Alvin Crow, and so many more music legends came there to play in Kent's place. That was the first time I ever saw them in person.....up close and personal. They were driving a Buick Riviera with a moon roof, and some hottie chick was throwing $20's out of the moon roof as they drove up by the front entry. The license plate said ZZTOP. My brother and I and a friend were standing on the front porch and saw what was going on. We went out into the parking lot and grabbed up a total of $160 in twenties between us....that was alot of money back then. We were all in college and broke, so this was like a prayer answered from Heaven. I was a soph. at that time and what a time it was to be alive!! They did not play at Cheatham Street that night......it was already close to closing time (2 a.m.) but the place was still at least half full. This is a true story. I also used to drink beers with Willie Nelson there and George Strait. George was only a couple of yrs older than me and had the Hole in the Wall band in those years. Steve in Texas.....forever.
Yeah, it's about what you think it's about! 🙂 The hook for "La Grange" came from John Lee Hooker's "Boom, Boom, Boom" - ruclips.net/video/K096sx5whTE/видео.html
Yep, I instantly recognized it when I heard it. Paying homage to a pioneer in electric blues...
LOVE ZZ TOP!!! And this is one of my top 10 ever!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
ZZ Top was my favorite band, growing up in the 80's. They have a lot of iconic hits. They've been rocking for decades. This song was released the year I was born, 1973. I still like the original best.
One of my favorite guitarists ever. Tasty riffs.
What a great video this is! So glad I found it. 🙏👏👏👏
Lov your show...you go you good woman
I would definitely get my smoker fired up if I knew ZZ Top was dropping by for dinner. Smoked brisket and Rock 'N Roll, baby!
ZZ Top was probably the first rock band I loved.
Great Job! Loved watching you groove to this GROOVY song! 🙂❤
"Is this song what I think it's about?" Yup!! Welcome to ZZ Top!! GREAT reaction, and yes, they are Legend!! Two guys with beards and the other one named ... wait for it ... Frank Beard. What's not to love!!
I had the pleasure of seeing zz top 5 times in one year(1973) as they would be the opening band for the big bands touring coming through Nashville, TN. Got to see some great bands back then but zz top was a favorite and always rocked it out.
that was 3 masters of music that could extend any song for ever long they want. Its like they could read each others minds.
That little band from Texas!!! You've been hitting hard lately nothing but love from West Big TX!!!
You played one of my favorite bands. And for that, plus the fact you’re adorable, I subscribed. Thanks for what you do.
They have a lot of great hits... You need to go down that rabbit hole... ZZ TOP....
Love that lil ol band from Texas! 🎸🎸💙🎸🎸
I was at a concert in Little Rock years ago in my “youts” ha ha. They were playing this song and the speakers started smoking- yes literally. They finished the song and brought in a new speaker for the one that was melting down. Awesomeness!
I'm diggin' you diggin' them, girl. Great reaction, you are awesome!
I was able to see then in Amarillo, Tx in early 1974 and they were clean shaven! Sugerloaf played before them and were awesome too!
One of the best groups I ever saw live. Crazy laser show.
I love their song Sharp dressed man!
Seen them about 4 times thru the years,,,,,real good concerts
ZZ Top sharp dressed man gimme all your lovin are bangers too
Love these guys, such talent 👏
I saw them in Hawaii when I was in the Army in 1978.
They absolutely owned that crowd and had them wrapped around their little fingers. They were absolutely amazing. Fandango remains my favorite album and Mellow Down Easy remains one of the best live party songs of all time.
A movie was made about the place they are singing about in 1982. Starring Burt Reynolds and Dolly Parton. The movie was called The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas
Got to see Billy play this live just a few weeks ago! He’s still got it! Great track & reaction!
You are right. Is like they go through every rhythm and style telling a story.
this is one of the songs i truly love
Yes this song is what we're ALL thinking about
Those guys are as real as it gets. I partied with them in the 80s. the top of a Hilton was rocking with women, and they always shared.
Saw them in 76’ at the Paramount in Portland OR. Iconic music.
Many years ago when I was England staying at a pub with rooms, they were playing music on a loop and ZZ TOP kept coming around . I thought, here I am from Dallas and had to come to England to hear ZZ TOP.
Hey beautyfull woman!!! Hahaha. Love them, don't know if they're so good or not. But I know that they're one of a kind. They're unique. Good reaction. Greettings from Argentina
These were some of the coolest guys to ever walk the face of Earth!!!
ZZ top is the epitome of cool :D
everything about them is so badass, iconic looks, how they act and especially their music
dictionaries should have their picture attached to words like "badass", "cool", "awesome" etc :D