Johnny Winter is a great slide player. A unique voice, playing style. One of the best bluesmen living. A National Treasure, enjoy him while we got him.
Yes indeed, Johnny Winter, could "Howl" and play Great Slide Guitar, with a thumb pick, which he always used. Johnny Winter passed away, his younger brother Edgar Winter, is still around, and often plays with Ringo Starr's All Star Band. Johnny winter got involved with Heroin, then Methadone, he always drank too much; he was badly managed, and lost way too much weight. Near the end, Johnny Winter, got a Much Better Manager, who made Johnny drink Ensure, (to gain weight) and also, less alcohol.
Johnny Winter played Highway 61 Revisited, at many shows; often with his brother Edgar Winter, which was Magical! I saw Johnny Winter quite a few times, at quite a few venues; Massey Hall in Toronto was my favorite, great acoustics!
Yes Indeed; on Fast Life Rider, there's a double drum solo; Edgar Winter often played the second Drum Kit, flawlessly! Johnny and Edgar Winter, on the same stage were Magical!
I grew up listening to Johnny Winter and Jimi Hendrix. To this day nothing rocks like Johnny Winter slide guitar. This is one of his best, next to Mean Town Blues. RIP. I'll see you one day on the other side.
Me too. I was born in 1953. I remember Johnny Winter when he formed Johnny Winter And with Rick Derringer. what a great band and JW and Derringer were really white hot back then. I can't count how many times I've seen him live in stadiums or in small clubs (a lot). He was his best in the 60's and 70's. I bought all of his albums way back when and could play much of his material on guitar. To this day I don't think there was a better guitarist who could play traditional blues better than him with the exception of Roy Buchanan, Rory Gallagher and Mick Taylor. I saw him up close 7 months before he died. He's the reason I learned guitar.
Hanging a signed T shirt standing back admiring signature He comes on the radio WXRT singing Highway 61 revisited ! Also my guitar hero died on my Birthday ! R.I.P. my Brother !!!!!!!
I had the pleasure of seeing Johnny (as well as sitting down with the man and getting to talk for a bit before the show) last month. It's hard to put into words just how much better Johnny's doing! There were times during the show that it sounded like the Johnny of the mid 80's. He's surrounded by people who genuinely care for him, and seems pretty happy with life. If you get the chance to see him...GO!!! He has a new studio album set for release in the near future.
this song has always been one of my favorite Johnny Winter songs although it was actually a Bob Dylan song but anyways his slide on this is just so great I saw him a 1980 with the same band in Detroit and it was totally awesome, I seen him three times later on but the 1980 show was the best
Since this song first appeared on Johnny Winter's "Second Winter" album back in 1969 it was taken to a level Bob Dylan could've never taken it to. Dylan's a great songwriter, among the best ever, but there's been great rock acts, like Johnny Winter, who've taken a Dylan song, given it some tempo, and turned it into a classic. Highway 61 and Hendrix doing Like A Rolling Stone at Monterey Pop in 67' are both great examples.
Well, I can admit to I having one major regret in this life. That's not experiencing Johnny Winter live when given the opportunity, more than a few times!
@Slickdapj Best GUITAR player - saw him live four times and would have gone to see him every night at one time. Best show ever - The Vic, Chicago (11/22/91)
johnny es el mejor rockanrolero y blusero de todos los tiempos,su estilo texano luego lo imitaron muchos pero ..........no lo igualaron ni lo igualaran jamas.....
Johnny was just amazing all around, such a player. And his version of this tune is in the rare pantheon of versions of Dylan songs better than the original (or at least on the same level): Hendrix's Watchtower; Stones' Like a Rolling Stone; Garcia's Tangled Up in Blue, The Band's I Shall Be Released, the Byrd"s Tambourine Man...
@jkomen This concert was originally shown on TV, and later released on VHS. To my knowledge the whole concert is not available on DVD. 4 songs from the show can be found on a DVD called "Johnny Winter: Live Through The '80s," but does not include "Highway 61." The VHS tape was simply called "Johnny Winter Live," and was released in 1984 by Music Media and produced by Concert Productions International. I have an original tape. Perhaps you can find a copy on ebay. I hope this helps.
I don't think this is 1977...it looks more like early '80's, when Jon Paris was bass player. In 1977, I believe Johnny was still with Randy Jo Hobbs, Floyd Radford and Richard Hughes. I saw them in Ottawa, Canada in 1976 during the Captured Live tour, and they played this song. Epic slidework!
I love Toronto and I almost moved there many years ago. Yonge Street rocked! By the way didja ever notice that the chimes the subways there are the same first three notes of the old "Mork & Mindy" theme?
I have seen clips of this concert on DVD's put out by Johnny lately, but never this whole show much less this song. Which DVD or VHS is this from. Any info will help, Thank you.
Not that this isn’t good but I think an even better version is one with Johnny Winter And on this album, give it a listen. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Live_at_the_Fillmore_East_10/3/70
+richintalent ...Modified headstock.....still just using 6 strings ( tho he could make 'em sound like 12 or 24 lol)..same type of modified headstock he used on his Gibson Firebird during Woodstock performance ( I initially thought he was using a 12 string then too when I first saw it )
Johnny Winter was light years ahead of Duane Allman. Light years. The ABB were far more popular, and Duane's untimely demise also added to his allure, but JDW III had licks Duane, or Dickey Betts, or Clapton, could not touch. I own everything the ABB and Duane put out, so I've heard it all. Duane was very, very good, but he wasn't Winter. As for the modern stuff, I'd also put Dave Hole above Duane Allman on slide work; that dude is a bad man.
Comparing these guitar greats is anecdotal and futile. Johnny's & Duanes styles and sound are comparatively different as are the lenght's of there respective careers. Jonny is a far superior stage-presence to Duane and has a more in-your-face style. Duane is more a band leader and subtle in his playing affect, nothwithstanding his soaring solo's and harmonic tones, which brings me to mention there would be no Duane w/o Dickey. Jimi, was a different time and greater seminal influence.
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He absolutely rocked it at the Bob Dylan 30th Anniversary that gets harder and harder to find
Maybe the best slide player ever, and oh yeah...one of the best guitarist period. RIP, Bro. Always love ya.
No maybe, he was
@@barrydaws4602 won't get any argument from me
Johnny Winter is a great slide player. A unique voice, playing style. One of the best bluesmen living. A National Treasure, enjoy him while we got him.
Yes indeed, Johnny Winter, could "Howl" and play Great Slide Guitar, with a thumb pick, which he always used. Johnny Winter passed away, his younger brother Edgar Winter, is still around, and often plays with Ringo Starr's All Star Band. Johnny winter got involved with Heroin, then Methadone, he always drank too much; he was badly managed, and lost way too much weight. Near the end, Johnny Winter, got a Much Better Manager, who made Johnny drink Ensure, (to gain weight) and also, less alcohol.
Rest In Peace, Johnny.......thanks for the music.....
Johnny Winter played Highway 61 Revisited, at many shows; often with his brother Edgar Winter, which was Magical! I saw Johnny Winter quite a few times, at quite a few venues; Massey Hall in Toronto was my favorite, great acoustics!
Saw him at MLG in '73, brilliant, burning bright!!🌞 😊🤙🏼🎶❤️✨️🕊
saw him many years ago at the Montreal forum so much better than expected one of my favorites
LUV me sum Johnny for 53 years
I honestly can’t believe how perfect the drums and bass are on this song let alone Johnny. I did not hear a single mistake on his riffs. Marvelous.
Yes Indeed; on Fast Life Rider, there's a double drum solo; Edgar Winter often played the second Drum Kit, flawlessly! Johnny and Edgar Winter, on the same stage were Magical!
I grew up listening to Johnny Winter and Jimi Hendrix. To this day nothing rocks like Johnny Winter slide guitar.
This is one of his best, next to Mean Town Blues.
RIP. I'll see you one day on the other side.
me too !!! Used to take Al Hendrix to Johnny Winter concerts in Seattle !!!
Me too. I was born in 1953. I remember Johnny Winter when he formed Johnny Winter And with Rick Derringer. what a great band and JW and Derringer were really white hot back then. I can't count how many times I've seen him live in stadiums or in small clubs (a lot). He was his best in the 60's and 70's. I bought all of his albums way back when and could play much of his material on guitar. To this day I don't think there was a better guitarist who could play traditional blues better than him with the exception of Roy Buchanan, Rory Gallagher and Mick Taylor. I saw him up close 7 months before he died. He's the reason I learned guitar.
Meantown blues and Highway 61 are my favorite songs by them and memory pain. Saw him and his brother play at least 10 times
ILOVEMESOMEJOHNNY.
I was there., man. Thanks for this memory.
Awesome ... makes the little hairs on the back of my neck stand up when he plays this well ...
Hanging a signed T shirt standing back admiring signature He comes on the radio WXRT singing Highway 61 revisited ! Also my guitar hero died on my Birthday ! R.I.P. my Brother !!!!!!!
The one the only Johnny Winter. Love this man!
I had the pleasure of seeing Johnny (as well as sitting down with the man and getting to talk for a bit before the show) last month. It's hard to put into words just how much better Johnny's doing! There were times during the show that it sounded like the Johnny of the mid 80's. He's surrounded by people who genuinely care for him, and seems pretty happy with life. If you get the chance to see him...GO!!!
He has a new studio album set for release in the near future.
this song has always been one of my favorite Johnny Winter songs although it was actually a Bob Dylan song but anyways his slide on this is just so great I saw him a 1980 with the same band in Detroit and it was totally awesome, I seen him three times later on but the 1980 show was the best
Amen to that, brother! He's the VERY best!!
Johnny Winter and John Paris .... Whatta a combo made in heaven !!
1983 Toronto ,official VHS video,later on DVD.Here on YT as well.
That just burns going down! But is settles so well. He will always be one the great sliders.
+Michael Reid Perry Living or deceased!
Yeah!!!
Since this song first appeared on Johnny Winter's "Second Winter" album back in 1969 it was taken to a level Bob Dylan could've never taken it to. Dylan's a great songwriter, among the best ever, but there's been great rock acts, like Johnny Winter, who've taken a Dylan song, given it some tempo, and turned it into a classic. Highway 61 and Hendrix doing Like A Rolling Stone at Monterey Pop in 67' are both great examples.
One of my favorite Artists. He's the best bluesman I really Know.
God bless.. highway 61
Highway 61, your sig song ,,,, R.I.P
Fuck me old boots, Johnny could REALLY play!
Well, I can admit to I having one major regret in this life. That's not experiencing Johnny Winter live when given the opportunity, more than a few times!
it sure is. Toronto, my hometown
killer guitarist saw live once great time.....!!!!!
@Slickdapj Best GUITAR player - saw him live four times and would have gone to see him every night at one time. Best show ever - The Vic, Chicago (11/22/91)
Gigantic JW
BRAVO JOHNNY WINTER I LIKE WINTER
I was at that concert too! Johnny was awesome! 1976 at the Ottawa Civic Auditorium on Bank Street in Ottawa. Small world.
Great classic thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!
HE IS "Still Alive & Very Well" !
johnny es el mejor rockanrolero y blusero de todos los tiempos,su estilo texano luego lo imitaron muchos pero ..........no lo igualaron ni lo igualaran jamas.....
Awesome
Johnny was just amazing all around, such a player. And his version of this tune is in the rare pantheon of versions of Dylan songs better than the original (or at least on the same level): Hendrix's Watchtower; Stones' Like a Rolling Stone; Garcia's Tangled Up in Blue, The Band's I Shall Be Released, the Byrd"s Tambourine Man...
Saw JW a few times at Maple leaf Gardens...one time, the opening act ...3 guys from Texas...ZZ something or other.
Rest in peace
My favorite humans are those who go boldly & unashamedly through life ~ Johnny Winter seemed like that to me RIP JW you were one of the GREATS
J O H N N Y !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@precisionb really underrated blues guitarist - R.S, had him #43 or whatever - should be in the top five.
check out "step back" johnny's awesome last record.......
best cover of a Dylan song, with no apologies needed to Jimi Hendrix.
According to an old LaserDisc I have, this was shot in 1983. Just and FYI...
Hardly rare. This was a staple for Johnny for years.
Mark Worth No, the song isn't rare, it must be the live footage itself that's rare
this was in Montreal Massey Hall in 1983 on his official VHS vid.
John paris on bass carmine ápice on drums 1984"canada espectacular vhs!!
That's Bobby T Torello on the drums.
Super Coverversion 👍👍
@jkomen This concert was originally shown on TV, and later released on VHS. To my knowledge the whole concert is not available on DVD. 4 songs from the show can be found on a DVD called "Johnny Winter: Live Through The '80s," but does not include "Highway 61." The VHS tape was simply called "Johnny Winter Live," and was released in 1984 by Music Media and produced by Concert Productions International. I have an original tape. Perhaps you can find a copy on ebay. I hope this helps.
On voit pas bien ce qui pourrait "déménager" plus que ce morceau...Bon Dieu faut que je remette la main sur mon "Captured Live" @@ !!!
JW best ever
I don't think this is 1977...it looks more like early '80's, when Jon Paris was bass player. In 1977, I believe Johnny was still with Randy Jo Hobbs, Floyd Radford and Richard Hughes. I saw them in Ottawa, Canada in 1976 during the Captured Live tour, and they played this song. Epic slidework!
It says '1983'...
With Bobby T. & Jon Paris.
Damn that rhythm section is out for blood too haha...
I love Toronto and I almost moved there many years ago. Yonge Street rocked! By the way didja ever notice that the chimes the subways there are the same first three notes of the old "Mork & Mindy" theme?
bad asssss r n r
@nashtndawg WRONG! Seen them both, Love the Allmans and Duane, played with Dicky, not even close. Johnny hands down
Excellent. L' albinos du blues blanc
Johnny Winter,duane Allman Derek trucks forget about it
Bobby T. Torello, said this was in 1983, not 1977.
I could be wrong, but I'm pretty sure he was using an MXR Phase 90.
Bopalena's right, this is 1983, Massey Hall.
The drummer is probably Bobby Torello
I have seen clips of this concert on DVD's put out by Johnny lately, but never this whole show much less this song. Which DVD or VHS is this from. Any info will help, Thank you.
This is from 1983.
Not that this isn’t good but I think an even better version is one with Johnny Winter And on this album, give it a listen. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Live_at_the_Fillmore_East_10/3/70
Get into an argument about "best slide player" and this is powerful evidence for JW. Holy moley. Do you see his fingers?
TORONTO 1983 not 1977...
next time see me man you betta run
i guess that's not Stephen Jo Bladd he'd be in the other band 'd wager.
My god is that a Danelectro 12 string?
+richintalent ...Modified headstock.....still just using 6 strings ( tho he could make 'em sound like 12 or 24 lol)..same type of modified headstock he used on his Gibson Firebird during Woodstock performance ( I initially thought he was using a 12 string then too when I first saw it )
It's just a white Firebird.
Who is the drummer???
God said to Abraham...etc...)O(...
rare?
I have to ask,,,does anybody take that Rock and Roll Hall of fame serious?
No
Johnny Winter was light years ahead of Duane Allman. Light years. The ABB were far more popular, and Duane's untimely demise also added to his allure, but JDW III had licks Duane, or Dickey Betts, or Clapton, could not touch. I own everything the ABB and Duane put out, so I've heard it all. Duane was very, very good, but he wasn't Winter. As for the modern stuff, I'd also put Dave Hole above Duane Allman on slide work; that dude is a bad man.
Derrick ain’t too shabby….
I like JW, but NOBODY is better than Duane Allman was on slide guitar....NOBODY!.....
And whoever put Allman above Hendrix has ate a few too many magic mushrooms. That's laughable at best.
Comparing these guitar greats is anecdotal and futile. Johnny's & Duanes styles and sound are comparatively different as are the lenght's of there respective careers. Jonny is a far superior stage-presence to Duane and has a more in-your-face style. Duane is more a band leader and subtle in his playing affect, nothwithstanding his soaring solo's and harmonic tones, which brings me to mention there would be no Duane w/o Dickey. Jimi, was a different time and greater seminal influence.
Sorry, just disagree NOBODY is light years ahead of Duane!