Any time Justin Johnson is sliding on a resinator, your soul shines a little brighter and peaceful smile comes across you face and the day has instantly become better!🤘🍻❤
I'm a huge Skynyrd fan. I've seen the ORIGINAL band three times before the tragedy. This tune is a true classic in every way and Justin shows what a masterpiece it is.
"Cuz Curtis Lowe was the finest picker, to ever play the blues" I love that I can hear every word as you play! Your arrangements are off the charts! Thank you!
It’s hot. It’s humid. Sweat rolling down my face. Sitting in the shade drinking some good ole sweet tea and listening to this watching the clouds drift over an open field. Thanks brother.
His teaching is awesome, go to his store and learn how to do it right the first time. Better yet join the Patreon and watch him work dings like this out in front you. It is truly amazing.
I’ve got a shovel guitar and I’m struggling, too. Any tips, friends? I joined the JJ ARMY as a Patreon, as well. I’ve been mesmerized by ‘The Wizard’ since 2016 and ‘Crankin It Up’. 😵💫
@@BlondieG63 during his teaching you will notice he constantly uses one word, practice! Equally I have accepted the fact that I do not have enough practice years in my life left to even get close saying "I can play this tune just like Justin". That's pretty much like saying your a surgeon because you can put on a bandaid. I also learned what woodshedding is.😎 Slow and steady wins the race.
@@peterhutchinson3424 Wish I lived close enough to go. It is on my list next time I am in Nashville. Have both his slide and fingerpicking lessons on DVD though. He is a very good teacher too!! What a package he is 😉!
Wow, just felt Ronnie's spirit crooning the words right along with this soulfully swampy bit of brilliance... you're too good at sending happy chills and goosebumps up 'n down my spine, Justin!
Curtis may have been the finest picker to ever play the blues... until this cat came along!! I love how you sing with your left hand Justin. Spot on cover👍🏻👍🏻
It’s so refreshing to see all these videos done (masterfully) in 1 take. Was just wondering to a buddy if anyone can actually play full songs anymore , lol.
Yeah, The Ballad Of Curtis Loew is one of the best song ever made, not only one of the best Skinner songs. It's sad that nowdays, especially the young (like me) see Lynyrd Skynyrd as "ahah swet home albania incest ahah to foonny", 'cause I don't really like post incident LS, they were all hyper talented musicians, but at the time they already had lost Ed King, one of the best guitarist players of all time, due to Ronnie problem with alcohol while on tour, and even if as I said they were all super talented musicians, Ronnie was the force that drove them, Ronnie was a real leader and without him it's not the same, I don't really like the "new" Lynyrd Skynyrd, original were just different and unique, they could have got as big as the Stones probably, it wasn't just amazing southern rock, it was amazing rock, and not only that. Anyway as I was saying, it's sad that young people now see Lynyrd Skynyrd as a meme and yeah I've made some jokes too in my life, but God I'd love if young people who are into rock will give a serious listen to og Lynyrd Skynyrd, they're just too good not to listen at least to their debut album at least once in your life, living a life without having listened to Gimme Three Steps means you have wasted your life lol.
You know that you influence people around the globe right? A friend of mine and me are just getting into slide stuff, mainly because of you. Greetings from Germany 🤘
He has that affect on people to make them believe in themselves and do things that they normally wouldn’t do I agree so I hope your slight work ends up like Justins and I would like to hear it keep it mate 🎸🔥
@@billythomas1708 yes that's true. He's one of those who mastered their stuff, without that stuff seeming unreachable, very rare. Well if you want to laugh, you can find my first slide attempt ever on my channel. But I have to warn you, it's not very good. Still I want to keep the video to always remember how bad it was when I started out, because I am sure that I can improve.
Das liegt aber auch daran, das in D diese Musik gar nicht gefragt ist und es kaum Interesse dafür gibt. Ich kenn nicht einen einzigen Gitarristen hier, der solche "Swamp-Blues" Sachen spielt, leider.
Wow its even recent! Justin also one of "The Finest Picker(s) to Ever Play The BLUES"! Thank you Sir! In these troubled times Nothing is More Fitting!!!
Justin…you’re awesome. If you were around the ages of the Skynyrd Band members back in the day, Ronnie probably would have wanted you to join their band.
Ooh such passionate and heartfelt playing that inspires me as a guitarist since you play so melodically and make those notes sing from your skilled touch.
I love getting to hear songs played out of this mystery resonator. Always such a treat and such a pretty guitar to look at while you make it sing. Thanks again. 😊
Wow , you make it look so easy JJ , but we know how hard and precise you have to be to put on an excellent rendition . Bouquets to you Maestro , lotsa love and respect from NZ .
Thank you very kindly Justin, lift us up brother and let us all just fly away on the vibration of them strings you control with your whole soul Mr Johnson has left the building! 😘👍 stay safe and healthy brother
Justin, that was nothing short of majestic! During my acoustic gigs decades ago, I always loved playing and singing this song. ( Whenever I performed alone, I would whistle the slide parts. ) The way you incorporated the vocal, slide, AND rhythm all into one, is totally mind blowing. Very tasteful too!
Hey Justin just wanted to say thanks for all the great work and music you have posted for so many years Because of you I have practiced slide guitar for two years now and take inspiration from YOU Love you music And thank you 🙏 so much
I was excited about you playing that song and I dared to close my eyes and listen and what I felt was so amazing like when I was a kid listening to that song and feeling the real times we were going through then. Thank you Sir!!
This guy reminds me of a roommate in like late 80s early 90s. He pull tapes out of my box and match notes then lead the song with his own touch to what ever we listen to. I'd fall asleep to him playing like this from his room little think blue trailer I was like 19 then. 😁
Man everytime there is a new video I think damn here comes some more of the best guitar playing anyone will ever hear. Then I sit and enjoy the video with my soul. You are so talented man.
One of my favorite songs and your playing; there’s no words I can use on this earth the describe the place I go when I listen to you play! And your the most gorgeous man on the planet 🥰❤️🔥✌🏻🕊
This boy is a Freakin Monster on everything he plays! He’s possessed by the same lure of the instrument as any legendary player. My question is why ain’t he busted out yet besides RUclips??? Or maybe he is and I’m hiding under a rock but I don’t think so!!
I think he has figured out how to be a YT rock (blues) star but stay true to who he is. He is an exceptional musician and from what I can see, a smart cookie who has his a diverse portfolio of investments. Through his videos, you can see that he has payed a lot of dues on the road and is now living a great life on a wonderful Tennessee lake. For me, I would say he has arrived! :-)
🎸🎸DOWNLOADABLE TABS FOR THIS SONG: www.musicnotes.com/l/RzMMw
Your the best Justin Johnson i love this shit man really puts me in a good mood
"tabs" is an understatement. From the downloads I've gotten so far these are a music scores with tabs.
10bux. Oof. Better be good!
Any time Justin Johnson is sliding on a resinator, your soul shines a little brighter and peaceful smile comes across you face and the day has instantly become better!🤘🍻❤
Came here to say that but I don't have that glorious turn of phrase, have an amazing day :)
@@mulgerbill 🤘🍻
Perfect description!
agreed, with this one however kudos must go to mr allen collins and mr ronnie vanzant. well done justin
Not so much a smile, but just peace.
I'm a huge Skynyrd fan. I've seen the ORIGINAL band three times before the tragedy. This tune is a true classic in every way and Justin shows what a masterpiece it is.
This is one of my Skynyrd favs you sir were born to play this and the blues just like old Curtis.
One of favorites too all I did is read the tittle and was like “ this is gonna be good “.And his guitar choice was one of my favorites too
@@justinbarber881 Howdy, superb from start to ending. I’m just an observer, still curious, what tuning ?
@@robdonell9915Justin's Beaver... LoL
One of the finest pickers to ever play the blues. Yep that's you.
"Cuz Curtis Lowe was the finest picker, to ever play the blues"
I love that I can hear every word as you play!
Your arrangements are off the charts!
Thank you!
Maybe this guy is the finest cuz Curtis Lowe couldn’t do this shi
It’s hot. It’s humid. Sweat rolling down my face. Sitting in the shade drinking some good ole sweet tea and listening to this watching the clouds drift over an open field. Thanks brother.
Lawd lawd lawdy.... gives me chills and takes me way back.. thank God someone's keeping real music on planet earth
J.J. is the bast damn slide guitar blues player I've ever heard! Never disappointed!!!👍👍👍👍👍
Besides Gary
As I struggle to learn slide, it amazes me to watch you make it look and sound so effortless. A true Master of the Art! 💜
I’m trying to learn too, I’m god awful terrible. Justin plays it look marvelously effortlessly.
His teaching is awesome, go to his store and learn how to do it right the first time. Better yet join the Patreon and watch him work dings like this out in front you. It is truly amazing.
I’ve got a shovel guitar and I’m struggling, too. Any tips, friends? I joined the JJ ARMY as a Patreon, as well. I’ve been mesmerized by ‘The Wizard’ since 2016 and ‘Crankin It Up’. 😵💫
@@BlondieG63 during his teaching you will notice he constantly uses one word, practice!
Equally I have accepted the fact that I do not have enough practice years in my life left to even get close saying "I can play this tune just like Justin".
That's pretty much like saying your a surgeon because you can put on a bandaid.
I also learned what woodshedding is.😎
Slow and steady wins the race.
@@peterhutchinson3424 Wish I lived close enough to go. It is on my list next time I am in Nashville. Have both his slide and fingerpicking lessons on DVD though. He is a very good teacher too!! What a package he is 😉!
Wow, just felt Ronnie's spirit crooning the words right along with this soulfully swampy bit of brilliance... you're too good at sending happy chills and goosebumps up 'n down my spine, Justin!
👍from Ireland. Love RVZ
AMEN!!
Brother you picked my favorite Skynard song of all time! The Ballad of Curtis Loewe is a b-side secret not too many people know about. Great work.
Listen you guys this guy is better than anyone nobody will ever surpass him nobody will and nobody will ever even come close
Damn, I don't know what to say. That may be the best version of that song I've ever heard.
And to think this guy makes it look so easy is beyond me.
One of my favorite songs by Lynard Skynard ! Great rendition ♥️♥️
Possibly my favorite song of all time here.
STUNNING
This guy makes the world better.
Curtis may have been the finest picker to ever play the blues... until this cat came along!!
I love how you sing with your left hand Justin. Spot on cover👍🏻👍🏻
So true! This guy got ole Curtis beat I'm sorry Curtis
It’s so refreshing to see all these videos done (masterfully) in 1 take. Was just wondering to a buddy if anyone can actually play full songs anymore , lol.
Headline:” Previously unknown guitar picker from Upland hits the big time and wows audiences worldwide with his incredible skills!”
Music is everywhere, known or unknown, ya dig?
Unknown to you maybe lol
@@Arapaima396 awe yeahhhh I dig
Amen
Is a wonderful difference without the lyrics. and he does it so beautifully well too. Lovin it. Thanks for the share of this . :-)
I love the mystery resonator!! It’s got some kind of magical connection with Justin and it’s always incredible when he plays it!!
The finest picker to ever play the blues 👌
Brought a tear to my eye....
Oh, as soon as those first notes hit... Oooooh, absolute heaven
Probably my favorite Skynard tune. Well done Justin !!
Yeah, The Ballad Of Curtis Loew is one of the best song ever made, not only one of the best Skinner songs.
It's sad that nowdays, especially the young (like me) see Lynyrd Skynyrd as "ahah swet home albania incest ahah to foonny", 'cause I don't really like post incident LS, they were all hyper talented musicians, but at the time they already had lost Ed King, one of the best guitarist players of all time, due to Ronnie problem with alcohol while on tour, and even if as I said they were all super talented musicians, Ronnie was the force that drove them, Ronnie was a real leader and without him it's not the same, I don't really like the "new" Lynyrd Skynyrd, original were just different and unique, they could have got as big as the Stones probably, it wasn't just amazing southern rock, it was amazing rock, and not only that.
Anyway as I was saying, it's sad that young people now see Lynyrd Skynyrd as a meme and yeah I've made some jokes too in my life, but God I'd love if young people who are into rock will give a serious listen to og Lynyrd Skynyrd, they're just too good not to listen at least to their debut album at least once in your life, living a life without having listened to Gimme Three Steps means you have wasted your life lol.
Man… you just made my day! My favorite Skynyrd tune. Takes me back to a childhood memory growing up in FL. As always… thanks for what you do.
I've heard this played by different artists. I have to say, this one is the best I have ever heard.
It's the right hand that makes him a god, I can almost follow the left hand
Sliding my blues away. 🙏❤️
Good morning Justin! Thanks for a great start to the day.
One of my favorite Skynyrd songs. Thanks Mr. Johnson! Made my day! F'n awesome!
you did that song justice... one of my Skynyrd favorites
No one band has or will ever produce a catalog of musical greatness that Ronnie Van Zandt and Lynyrd Skynyrd. Bar none
One of my all time favorite tunes. Clap my hands, stomp my trying to stay in time. You did good. Thanks
I think this might be the finest piece of slide guitar work ive ever heard..
...FINEST PICKER TO EVER PLAY THE BLUES...💙🙏
Beyond Phenomenal. We all heard these things were possible. But you just dont get it until you hear it for yourself.
You know that you influence people around the globe right?
A friend of mine and me are just getting into slide stuff, mainly because of you.
Greetings from Germany 🤘
He has that affect on people to make them believe in themselves and do things that they normally wouldn’t do I agree so I hope your slight work ends up like Justins and I would like to hear it keep it mate 🎸🔥
@@billythomas1708 yes that's true. He's one of those who mastered their stuff, without that stuff seeming unreachable, very rare.
Well if you want to laugh, you can find my first slide attempt ever on my channel.
But I have to warn you, it's not very good. Still I want to keep the video to always remember how bad it was when I started out, because I am sure that I can improve.
guten morgen meine freunde
@@Cws351 hier ist schon Abend mein Bester :)
Das liegt aber auch daran, das in D diese Musik gar nicht gefragt ist und es kaum Interesse dafür gibt. Ich kenn nicht einen einzigen Gitarristen hier, der solche "Swamp-Blues" Sachen spielt, leider.
Wow its even recent! Justin also one of "The Finest Picker(s) to Ever Play The BLUES"! Thank you Sir! In these troubled times Nothing is More Fitting!!!
Justin Johnson is definately one of the finest pickers to ever play the blues...you the best bro...thank you...🤘🎶😎
Absolute perfection
I knew what this was without the description from the first note. Great song,
One of my favorite Skynard songs, and beautifully done too - JJ just keeps getting better...!
Thanks. This is the best thing I’ve heard all week! The arrangement gets better every second! 🤘🎸
Justin…you’re awesome.
If you were around the ages of the Skynyrd Band members back in the day, Ronnie probably would have wanted you to join their band.
And so is Ronnie... Brings a tear to my eye... Beautiful rendition... Bless you JJ
Love the colors that Justin can slide out...with that resinator, . really made me smile the whole time, listening to one of my favorite L,S. songs.
Man, you really did this song justice! Beautiful. Song always brings me to tears.
My favorite 2 things, Justin
and his Resonator ❤️JJ❤️
Thank you for the jam Justin ❤️
Ooh such passionate and heartfelt playing that inspires me as a guitarist since you play so melodically and make those notes sing from your skilled touch.
I love getting to hear songs played out of this mystery resonator. Always such a treat and such a pretty guitar to look at while you make it sing. Thanks again. 😊
I didn't think you were playing that in standard tuning. But Finally somebody that can use a slide.
Now show me how
That was beautiful, Wipin` a tear away for Curtis right now.
One of my very favorite songs 🎵 Thank you JJ for all the Great Music you have shared with us ♥️
I never heard you before this morning but I'm a big fan now . Love how you make your talk to the soul
Brother.... You just made that guitar sing " The Ballad of Curtis Lo" to me. Absolutely Fantastic 👍👊
Your timing and phrasing never leaves me bored. I like to stay to see what comes next.
Thank you Justin...that was beautiful. My favorite Skynard tune✌🤟🧡🫀
Yeah, I could listen to that all day, thanks so much!!
This song comes in second only to I Need You as my Skynard fave, well done you guitbox Jedi you 👊🏽
Excellent song, simple in it's genius, as was Ronnie. I agree.
Absolutely, i had i need you as my main song at my wedding. Possibly the greatest bunch of musicians to have lived
@@xWILZTAx Nice! Excellent choice!
Cause Justin Johnson was the finest picker to ever play the blues!
One of my favourite Skynyrd tunes! Well done, Justin!
Thank you.
Made me smile and cry at the same time.
What an amazing version of a great song. This song really is southern music at its best. Skynyrd forever!
Wow , you make it look so easy JJ , but we know how hard and precise you have to be to put on an excellent rendition . Bouquets to you Maestro , lotsa love and respect from NZ .
You never cease to amaze me with your talent.
You represent the sound of ballads very good ❤️🤠
Now I can sleep tight tonight 👌
Dude is off the charts every time he plays.
Tears man
FREAKING TEARS
my word you did that justice!
my fav song
Thank you very kindly Justin, lift us up brother and let us all just fly away on the vibration of them strings you control with your whole soul Mr Johnson has left the building! 😘👍 stay safe and healthy brother
Everything is perfect and quality. Especially your guitar.
Love you Justin, this came at the perfect time! Keep making amazing videos!!
Both versions of this are good. The one you played on that shovel was nice aswell!
Justin, that was nothing short of majestic! During my acoustic gigs decades ago, I always loved playing and singing this song. ( Whenever I performed alone, I would whistle the slide parts. ) The way you incorporated the vocal, slide, AND rhythm all into one, is totally mind blowing. Very tasteful too!
This is the best guitar song I have ever heard! I love Justin Johnson!
Man you just love that mystery resonator. I do to. Has the sweetest sounds
Hey Justin just wanted to say thanks for all the great work and music you have posted for so many years Because of you I have practiced slide guitar for two years now and take inspiration from YOU Love you music And thank you 🙏 so much
Great rendition of Curtis Lowe I could really hear the words coming thru on this piece thanks for posting this video!
How can you not listen to this all day long.!!
Justin Man your absolutely amazing Allan Collins from Skynyrd was my favorite guitarist think I found a new one.
I really enjoy waking up to your videos ❤️
As always...outstanding.
I was excited about you playing that song and I dared to close my eyes and listen and what I felt was so amazing like when I was a kid listening to that song and feeling the real times we were going through then.
Thank you Sir!!
This guy reminds me of a roommate in like late 80s early 90s. He pull tapes out of my box and match notes then lead the song with his own touch to what ever we listen to.
I'd fall asleep to him playing like this from his room little think blue trailer I was like 19 then. 😁
Man everytime there is a new video I think damn here comes some more of the best guitar playing anyone will ever hear. Then I sit and enjoy the video with my soul. You are so talented man.
This put a bright smile on my face on a dark day. Thank you for that, incredible playing.
Thanks for this video, dude! Skynyrd, CCR and Allman Brothers band are the best of Southern! (for me)
this guy definatly has his shit together
One of my favorite songs and your playing; there’s no words I can use on this earth the describe the place I go when I listen to you play! And your the most gorgeous man on the planet 🥰❤️🔥✌🏻🕊
I just witnessed a phenomenal performance !
This boy is a Freakin Monster on everything he plays! He’s possessed by the same lure of the instrument as any legendary player. My question is why ain’t he busted out yet besides RUclips??? Or maybe he is and I’m hiding under a rock but I don’t think so!!
He's done an album or 2.
I think he has figured out how to be a YT rock (blues) star but stay true to who he is. He is an exceptional musician and from what I can see, a smart cookie who has his a diverse portfolio of investments. Through his videos, you can see that he has payed a lot of dues on the road and is now living a great life on a wonderful Tennessee lake. For me, I would say he has arrived! :-)
Thanks for making my day Justin!
Smoothest, most soulful slide in the business. I’d cash in my soda bottles to listen to this all day!
Keep coming back to this 😊. Brings a smile to my face Everytime
Thank you for this song! It brightens up my day!
Tremendous, thanks for playing this!
Watching you play always makes me smile..you feel like home..thank you for always sharing