If SEVEN NATION ARMY was Delta Blues.... WHITE STRIPES Slide Guitar Cover

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    I've always loved the heavy blues influence in Jack White's guitar playing, and the original recording of "Seven Nation Army" is a killer hybrid of bluesy slide guitar and analog punk. I wanted to take that all the way back down the Mississippi, and give it the full Delta Blues treatment. The melody and bassline sound simple until you try playing them at the same time.
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  • @justinjohnsonlive
    @justinjohnsonlive  2 ปีที่แล้ว +373

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  • @taperry326
    @taperry326 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2767

    Dumbfounded. I've been playing since I was twelve, I'm 55 now. I always tell my students that you know you understand a song when you can play around with it. Add & subtract, transpose, switch up the keys & rhythm, stuff like that. This is that to a whole new level. Outstanding.

    • @suestreet9934
      @suestreet9934 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Boom, blue note just flicked in there

    • @LoneWolf-McWeed
      @LoneWolf-McWeed ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Well said from another guitar player ✌🏻❤️🎶

    • @Dom-lu5dg
      @Dom-lu5dg ปีที่แล้ว +16

      how you been playing a song for 43 years when it's only been out for 20

    • @tabkg5802
      @tabkg5802 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      @@Dom-lu5dg he learned it in the future and came back to his timeline

    • @paynehooper6276
      @paynehooper6276 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Dom-lu5dg He said he's been playing since 12. Not playing this song since 12. Maybe read a little closer before you make an ass of yourself.

  • @trapjohnson
    @trapjohnson ปีที่แล้ว +1026

    And then it hits me that he is playing lead, the bass line, and percussion all at once!

    • @ltrane81
      @ltrane81 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Facts!!!! Shits a trip!!!!

    • @babyshaker8932
      @babyshaker8932 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +39

      He doing the Meg percussion completely wrong ......
      It's in time 😂

    • @jsoverman
      @jsoverman 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +27

      Yo, he’s also doing the vocals

    • @KenBworthit
      @KenBworthit 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      He always does. All day long!! There are guitar players and then there is Justin a Johnson

    • @Iamthenoi
      @Iamthenoi 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      And the vocals too I swear

  • @AndyPresto75
    @AndyPresto75 2 ปีที่แล้ว +488

    As a fan of everything Jack White's ever done and who saw the White Stripes play 3 times, this must be his most covered/influential tune and hands down it's the best version I've ever heard, while I suspect that Jack would thoroughly approve. Kudos!

    • @leebarbs7176
      @leebarbs7176 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      This & Pomplamoose's medley with SNA+Sweet Dreams are on an entirely different level of talent

    • @Silvermoonscorpion
      @Silvermoonscorpion ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Having played this more times than I can count on bass and guitar because it's easy beginner stuff.. I'd seriously grown to dislike it. Too much repetition. Growing tired of a song from learning to play it doesn't happen often. But 7NA cause it. This totally revived the song for me.
      Think JW would approve...
      But this!! Ya. I'm in love!!

  • @avatarlhamo3063
    @avatarlhamo3063 2 ปีที่แล้ว +95

    I like the absolute softness of it. some moments it feels like it’s whispered kindly

  • @alisaljic
    @alisaljic ปีที่แล้ว +93

    This is so good. This entire performance deserves to be in an action movie as a score for the main scene, with all the other sounds and dialogue muted.

    • @marcusshiffler2614
      @marcusshiffler2614 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      True story - Jack White was "saving" Seven Nation Army for a James Bond movie. He was convinced to publish it anyway. Eventually he wrote a song for a Bond movie anyway.

  • @manadrain9561
    @manadrain9561 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1546

    Say it with me now: Ar-tic-u-la-tion. That's where this piece excels! you can practically hear the slide/lead (fingers) speak the syllables while the thumb plucks the iconic bassline. And a wonderful use of percussive taps on the soundboard. IMHO, it's fantastic musicianship. signed, a percussionist who dabbles in guitar.

  • @jonkerr2050
    @jonkerr2050 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1905

    I would love to see you and Jack White play this together. That’d be an epic performance.

    • @stephenmosack4496
      @stephenmosack4496 2 ปีที่แล้ว +71

      As long as White didn't show up.

    • @adamroy6273
      @adamroy6273 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      I think one is the other's secret identity...but which one? 😉👍

    • @thehouseofronin9209
      @thehouseofronin9209 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hell yeah

    • @cronos424
      @cronos424 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hell yeah please🤟

    • @karlsmith2570
      @karlsmith2570 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Jon Kerr:
      That would be pretty epic IMO

  • @rhidiandavies1991
    @rhidiandavies1991 2 ปีที่แล้ว +694

    I've been playing guitar since I was 16, that's a little over 14 years at this point, and it still blows my mind how some people can play the melody and bass line simultaneously like this lol I suppose at a certain point of practicing a particular riff it just becomes muscle memory but it would probably take me a month of practice to begin to play this and I'd never get the kind of clarity he gets on every single note.

    • @eve_squared
      @eve_squared 2 ปีที่แล้ว +62

      I used to be able to and what I can tell you is it's all practice. Nobody who's good at an instrument is good just because they were born that way, it's almost always that they were the one born with a passion strong enough to fuel them to practice for hours on end. I miss when I did that, but my joints don't work well enough to play anymore.

    • @bobnat2
      @bobnat2 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Look up Mississippi John Hurt to begin the technique. I saw a video of someone playing one of his songs and I loved it. I then began to learn the style and it didn't take too long to learn the basics. Baby steps will get you there.

    • @bryanincommiefornia5629
      @bryanincommiefornia5629 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      @@eve_squared I told my dad once that every great guitarist was once that dorky kid who never left his bedroom cause he was playing his guitar all the time.

    • @MrHaggyy
      @MrHaggyy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Training clarity is easy but time consuming. You need to play very slow, with high focus and as little effort as possible.
      Once you got the desired level of clarity you can bring it up to speed.
      Playing seperate lines is not to hard if you can seperate the resources. But if you need the same fingers for both at different times you need to rebuild the memory for both at a time.
      Thats why even top notch guitar players have huge respect for people who can do it.

    • @Noone-jn3jp
      @Noone-jn3jp 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Is he not also tapping out the drums?

  • @sarlaccstapeworm990
    @sarlaccstapeworm990 ปีที่แล้ว +75

    Yeah.... That DEFINITELY deserves a thumbs WAY up! 👍

  • @tombryant5029
    @tombryant5029 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +44

    Bro, this is fantastic! It sounds so swampy and cool. Well done my brother.

    • @snarglblargn4986
      @snarglblargn4986 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Swampy is a great way to describe this.
      I like the term bilgewater as well.

    • @sweazel
      @sweazel 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You are correct it is brilliant

  • @Bjornlundstrom
    @Bjornlundstrom 2 ปีที่แล้ว +376

    BOOOOOM!!
    Fantastic arrangement Justin and absolutely amazing the way you play the melody and the bassline so perfectly together at the same time...Top notch as always!!
    🤘🎶🎸👊🔥

    • @Ogma3bandcamp
      @Ogma3bandcamp 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      First recorded in 1933 by Blind Stripey White.

    • @bboone7847
      @bboone7847 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So awesome as always you have the soul and heart to help so many... Great job. Keep up the awesome work 💜🔥💥🌟🕊️

    • @torqued111
      @torqued111 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      But…there’s no bass in this song tho

    • @aidanmoncelle8230
      @aidanmoncelle8230 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@torqued111 even though it wasn't recorded on bass, it's still a bassline.

  • @inkrebel1136
    @inkrebel1136 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Probably one of the most prolifically covered songs out there, and this one quite possibly is my favorite version. Hella impressive

  • @addisoncox102
    @addisoncox102 2 ปีที่แล้ว +149

    I love this series of changing songs into delta blues. Also, can’t wait to play them all on my mule resonator! Thanks Justin! You are the best! Cheers from North Carolina!

    • @darkstar844able
      @darkstar844able 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lucky. I want a Mule sooo bad.

  • @zacherycareway9609
    @zacherycareway9609 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    it always surprises me how good some songs sound when played in a diffrent genre

  • @benjaminperry6244
    @benjaminperry6244 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    There are always two thing that come to my head when I hear someone play something this impressive.
    “Look at what you are not!”
    And
    “Look at what you could be!”
    Keep it up man, you’ve been an inspiration to help me keep playing guitar

    • @ktyreeable
      @ktyreeable 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      "look what you could be!" What a wonderfully optimistic thought! 😊

  • @estebanmurphy1373
    @estebanmurphy1373 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    People with talent like yours are the reason why I love music...

  • @scottdejong2406
    @scottdejong2406 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    Kick ass another one to add to Justin playing cover tunes if they were delta blues play list. It's like you make these songs your own Justin, such talent.

  • @Acekhan201
    @Acekhan201 2 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    The original was an instant classic, but this makes me believe it will prove to be truly timeless. Well played!

  • @giuseppecandiano5528
    @giuseppecandiano5528 18 วันที่ผ่านมา

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

  • @RickBeall
    @RickBeall 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    That bass is played so smoothly throughout. Amazing.

  • @jonathang5139
    @jonathang5139 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    0:41
    I'm gonna fight 'em all
    A seven nation army couldn't hold me back
    They're gonna rip it off
    Taking their time right behind my back
    And I'm talking to myself at night
    Because I can't forget
    Back and forth through my mind
    Behind a cigarette
    1:15
    And the message coming from my eyes
    Says, "Leave it alone"
    2:06
    Don't wanna hear about it
    Every single one's got a story to tell
    Everyone knows about it
    From the Queen of England to the Hounds of Hell
    And if I catch it coming back my way
    I'm gonna serve it to you
    And that ain't what you want to hear
    But that's what I'll do
    2:40
    And the feeling coming from my bones
    Says, "Find a home"
    3:21
    I'm going to Wichita
    Far from this opera forevermore
    I'm gonna work the straw
    Make the sweat drip out of every pore
    And I'm bleeding, and I'm bleeding, and I'm bleeding
    Right before the Lord
    All the words are gonna bleed from me
    And I will sing no more
    3:55
    And the stains coming from my blood
    Tell me, "Go back home"
    Makes it so much worthy of appreciation. I love fingerstyle and the steel flare this artist used. Very fitting and really epic cover imo.

  • @e.maldonado4540
    @e.maldonado4540 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    The opening riff I love how southern it sounds. Like that one high note is calling you to the church of the melody

  • @cml3250
    @cml3250 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I don't have a very long attention span but you got me hypnotized the whole 5 minutes man

  • @johnjackson3349
    @johnjackson3349 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    Damn that was smooth. Perfect vibe, well done man!

  • @norsethenomad5978
    @norsethenomad5978 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I fucking love seeing a single instrument do two different melodies together, which is why I love the accordion so much. But god is this impressive

  • @nathanaelblais6739
    @nathanaelblais6739 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    He makes her cry,he makes her sing,but when she talks ,its a beautiful thing....keep on rockin brother!

  • @calebklingerman7902
    @calebklingerman7902 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

    Wow. This is incredible. Always had a soft spot for the blues, I’m glad youtube recommended this to me

    • @armorhide406
      @armorhide406 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Justin Johnson may not be super well known but I'd argue he's one of the best

    • @bennytran2780
      @bennytran2780 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It's Bluegrass, not Blues, a different genre. Bluegrass has more a twang to it, and sounds more like country, and the string instruments are usually acoustic. I also think most of the songs have more energy to them.

    • @calebklingerman7902
      @calebklingerman7902 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@bennytran2780 This is definitely blues. Blues was originally all acoustic and very twangy, many people without any knowledge of music history confuse early blues with early country. They developed from the same roots, after all.

  • @tzaphiel2113
    @tzaphiel2113 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    i have never been more thankful for a random TH-cam suggestion. I am diving down into a rabbit hole of your music and good gods you're amazing.

  • @johngray6679
    @johngray6679 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Amazing playing , you are a one of about every 10 years that pop's up with this talent most of us wish we had , please put more out , or a CD , I'd buy it in a second 👍😁

  • @rusticitas
    @rusticitas 2 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    I don’t play guitar, but watching your videos I have such a impulse to pick one up and see if I can make just one note sound like what you play. Man. It looks so easy and natural the way master musicians play! Love it. :-)

    • @fraciscofrancisco3030
      @fraciscofrancisco3030 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Slide resonator guitar that is. Great. Staff I got trinity. Mud slide resonator. Guitar and. Love to learn More thanksgiving. For. This. Great video

    • @R__A
      @R__A 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I picked up a guitar 6 months ago. Best decision I’ve ever made. Go for it mate, you’ll be able to jam along to your favourites in no time, you’re learning every time you pick it up

    • @dezertson2011
      @dezertson2011 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Take lessons. You improve much faster and being held accountable is far more effective.

    • @MatthewSmith-sz1yq
      @MatthewSmith-sz1yq 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Go for it dude, it's way, WAY easier than you think, and I can't describe how rewarding that sense of accomplishment is when you learn a new song. Obviously don't expect to be at this guy's level in a few weeks, but it's just plucking with one hand, and holding a fret down with the other. Can you play this exact thing in a couple months? Probably not. Can you play a close approximation of it that still sounds cool? Absolutely.
      Remember, learning guitar is an S curve (look it up to get the visualization), so I'd highly recommend starting off with an instructor who can help you establish the technique and muscle memory, as well as make sure you don't start with bad habits (it also helps initially to "force" yourself to commit to it, since that first hurdle can be pretty rough). After that though, you can pretty much learn any song you want, as long as you have the time and patience. You don't need to learn music theory, or how to read sheet music (although you can if that's what you want to do). Just use guitar tabs, they are like sheet music, except way easier to read, they literally tell you which fret/string combination to play for each note. As long as you can count, you can read guitar tabs.
      You also don't need to be "good" at guitar to enjoy it. I see so many people get discouraged because they aren't as good as famous musicians. It's like comparing yourself to an Olympic athlete, and going "I'm out of shape." Remember, those musicians practice for hours each day, because that's literally their job. They also have teams of audio engineers and millions of dollars of recording equipment. You're never going to sound as good as them, but that doesn't mean you don't sound good. Nor do you have to sound good. As long as you are having fun, that's all that matters. Will you join a band? Maybe, if that's what you want. Is it fine if you never perform, and just learn songs for fun at home? Absolutely. You don't need an "end goal" for music. Just learn what you want, how you want, and make sure to have fun while doing it.

    • @HOSWELL444
      @HOSWELL444 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @El Mango 🧐

  • @Dr_Kenneth_Noisewater
    @Dr_Kenneth_Noisewater 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    That…was…AWESOME! I love slide and everyone loves 7NA and this arrangement is 🔥🔥🔥

  • @lewolf2884
    @lewolf2884 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    AWESOME!!! I love Jack White and the White Stripes... what a fantastic cover by one of my FAVORITE guitarists of one of my FAVORITE guitarists! As they say in England... 'well played'!!! 🐺

  • @terricrosby3290
    @terricrosby3290 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I just tripped over this in a random playlist and im so happy i could cry 😂

  • @xunk16
    @xunk16 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is perfect. My soul needed this. Thanks.

  • @audiophileman7047
    @audiophileman7047 2 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    I bet Jack White would love this version of the White Stripes song. You give so much life and zest to it! 👍💖🎸😎

    • @davidtucker2668
      @davidtucker2668 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      One of the best versions of 7 Nation Army I've heard

    • @BaconTomatoCheese
      @BaconTomatoCheese 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      A great alternative version to the “metal” version the WS did…

  • @martinlindstrom2587
    @martinlindstrom2587 2 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    Hey Justin
    You will most likely not see this but... Could you do a blues cover of People are Strange by The Doors? Your playing is amazing, would be really fun to hear your version of my favorite song :)

    • @CharlieWhite101
      @CharlieWhite101 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      A band called the dead south kinda just did that, it’s not got that Justin vibe but those boys bring there own blue grass vibe, definitely worth a listen

  • @tonymcnamara9368
    @tonymcnamara9368 2 ปีที่แล้ว +104

    Jack White would approve, he loves blues!
    He's a massive Sun House fan!

    • @mikez1328
      @mikez1328 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Daughter

    • @FungusMossGnosis
      @FungusMossGnosis 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mikez1328 Moon Unit Zappa

    • @reecedeyoung6595
      @reecedeyoung6595 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      "he loves blues" you say about the world famous blues artist.

    • @therealdannymullen
      @therealdannymullen 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@reecedeyoung6595 in their defense, in today's society he isn't *really* known as a blues artist.... except among people that truly know blues music. Like, MOST people would just throw JW in the lump of "rock guitarist". Let's appreciate the fact that someone recognized Jack White's love of blues, shares that love, and here we are, all together, enjoying this tasty jam of Justin's rendition.

    • @reecedeyoung6595
      @reecedeyoung6595 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@therealdannymullen and I guess John mayer is known for his pop music. I think you should give people more credit. People who know Jack white by name have likey interacted with his music enough to know that blues is the primary influence. That or they know him from his self titled releases. Which are very obviously blues.

  • @theoutspokenhumanist
    @theoutspokenhumanist 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I bet Jack would love this. So cool. A classic tune played on a resonater with blues styling. Just love it!

  • @skyislands8887
    @skyislands8887 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    A great piece that sounds amazing tranposed into blues, jazz, country, folk, acapella, ukealalie, classic, hillbilly, Latin, Gaelic, but Justin's cover is by far the smoothest most chilled. Thanks

  • @RobbyDaddy615
    @RobbyDaddy615 2 ปีที่แล้ว +166

    I don’t think a lot of people know just how impressive this is..

    • @sean7902
      @sean7902 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      well i really didn't, bit after reading the comments I'm getting even more hyped to learn how to play guitar, just so that in 10 years or so i might be able to do the riffs

    • @ore-relia
      @ore-relia ปีที่แล้ว +5

      ​@@sean7902 Many people play guitar for their entire lives and never reach this level. This is the kind of playing you need to enslave yourself to. I hope you get as much joy out of guitar as I have, good luck!

    • @mjscorn7943
      @mjscorn7943 ปีที่แล้ว

      I did.

    • @patchoulidrop
      @patchoulidrop 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      But you do. 😑

  • @krakhedd
    @krakhedd 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Wasn't sure what to expect but you nailed this man, very well done 🤘🤘🤘

  • @fortierma64
    @fortierma64 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Fantastic interpretation Justin, really love what you’ve done with that song!

  • @marcushendriksen8415
    @marcushendriksen8415 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That kind of ease with your right hand is what I want to achieve some day

  • @dustinwhitesell4860
    @dustinwhitesell4860 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m watching this high, and it’s fucking amazing. Sober or not this is perfect

  • @Studio-ThirtyEight
    @Studio-ThirtyEight 2 ปีที่แล้ว +780

    That has to be one of the best sounding guitars I've heard.

    • @jmac2482
      @jmac2482 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Justin can make anything sound amazing

    • @jeroensum_
      @jeroensum_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +45

      @@jmac2482 I remember him playing a shovel and making it sound good

    • @mattzetts6501
      @mattzetts6501 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Had the same thought. Made me want to buy a steel guitar.

    • @andrewwithnumbers
      @andrewwithnumbers 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      @@mattzetts6501 that's actually called a resonator guitar. Steel guitar is similar but different

    • @mattzetts6501
      @mattzetts6501 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @andrew didn't know that! Will definitely look them up.

  • @Foulaxboy
    @Foulaxboy 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Wow thank you Justin, you made my day 🤯🤯🤯

  • @jeremycolston8383
    @jeremycolston8383 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Dang Justin, you always knock stuff out of the park and this was fantastic. Keep on blessing us with your skill and talent.

  • @stevelauda5435
    @stevelauda5435 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    This is just pure golden!!🎉

  • @paulgallagher5889
    @paulgallagher5889 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This is literally what the man coming back from the crossroads after midnight played first.

  • @LootDropShepherd
    @LootDropShepherd ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is one of the most badass things I've ever heard. 🙌 You're awesome.

  • @AquilaLorelei
    @AquilaLorelei 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Yaaaaaaas! Not normally a blues fan by-and-large, but had to see how this one turned out. As it happens, FANTASTIC! Keep it up! You make 7NA sound like it was WRITTEN for this style!

  • @rickoliver2059
    @rickoliver2059 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Absolutely fabulous JJ . Amazingly cover the bass and rhythm while playing the lead , plus the drum beat ! Cheers from NZ .

  • @AirPut1
    @AirPut1 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dam! Is it weird that I can hear the lyrics coming out of that guitar? Muddy, thick, and beautiful!

  • @Abc-tu9ry
    @Abc-tu9ry 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just felt in love with delta blues in an instant especially this musical version. Hats off!

  • @colinlyne8688
    @colinlyne8688 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Excellent.

  • @danielomalley4394
    @danielomalley4394 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    A duet with Haley Reinhart would blow me away!

  • @Turboy65
    @Turboy65 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Dustin is such a true MUSICIAN, one who makes MUSIC. Musicians are much less common than people who merely play an instrument.

  • @jenniferkleczka279
    @jenniferkleczka279 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Ive always been impressed with whatever Justin Johnson plays.

  • @ericflores3747
    @ericflores3747 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Absolutely incredible cover, it sounds amazing.

  • @chops1911
    @chops1911 2 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    You’ll be one of the next legends of strings in the history books! Awesome as always!

    • @patrickshannon4516
      @patrickshannon4516 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Agreed that Justin Johnson is a legend already

    • @biggusdickus1689
      @biggusdickus1689 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Already is in my book! One of the best blues players out there.

    • @patrickshannon4516
      @patrickshannon4516 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@biggusdickus1689 not one of the best the best period

    • @biggusdickus1689
      @biggusdickus1689 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@patrickshannon4516 I looooove Kingfish I think he could stand toe to toe

    • @JerseyMiller
      @JerseyMiller 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Justin the pfp King of the Delta blues right now

  • @leannecanty8821
    @leannecanty8821 23 วันที่ผ่านมา

    That was a pleasure!

  • @crosslink1493
    @crosslink1493 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love how subtle the slide is worked into this. I couldn't tell for sure how he was using it until there was a camera angle from below the body of the guitar. I'd say the sound produced here, the combo of the slide and its use on the resonator guitar, is probably the sound and feel Jack White was thinking of when arranging this tune but just couldn't think of how to achieve it.

  • @chivasyager1522
    @chivasyager1522 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This is definitely a song I would want tabs for, sounds so good.

    • @justinjohnsonlive
      @justinjohnsonlive  2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Here ya go!🎸🎸DOWNLOADABLE TABS: www.musicnotes.com/l/gwjMb

  • @teddy1066
    @teddy1066 2 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    He’s doing three things at once (not two). He’s playing the melody, the bass line, and the percussion.
    Charley Patton (“The King of the Delta Blues”) used to do the same thing…except he could do it while playing his guitar behind his back!

  • @zomdeath1203
    @zomdeath1203 2 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    How is this amazing guitarist not WAY more famous?? Much better than a good lot of "famous" players.

    • @CorneiliusLibowitz
      @CorneiliusLibowitz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Methinks he's more of a session and soundtrack man, not so much of a touring performer....

    • @GizzyDillespee
      @GizzyDillespee 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Probably it's okay that his fame won't have peaked as "shovel guitar guy". OTOH, Star Trek launched Patrick Stewart into mainstream meme-ability, which had to have snowballed into a veritable avalanche of money, right? Who cares if he's most famous for being "Star Trek captain". Hardly ANY famous creators are famous for their best artwork. So, it's not such a good idea to link one's self-worth to something as fickle as "fame" metrics. I hope Justin Johnson has just the right amount of fame, and that it stays that way whether he gets way more famous or not.

    • @luaoliveira4515
      @luaoliveira4515 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@CorneiliusLibowitz is a classic blues guitarist, he won't be able to achieve much like fame and popularity

    • @CorneiliusLibowitz
      @CorneiliusLibowitz 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@luaoliveira4515 It's sad some of these great, younger artists out on the current scene are flying under the radar to the masses....

    • @SimRacingVeteran
      @SimRacingVeteran 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Only has 1.2 million subs.

  • @daveb1177
    @daveb1177 ปีที่แล้ว

    I dug that immensely.

  • @keric-carey9763
    @keric-carey9763 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Who needs words…….the guitar is singing! Awesome ❤

  • @michaellupton1593
    @michaellupton1593 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Great version. Beautifully played with taste , restraint and musicality. Qualities all too often absent from youtube guitarists.

  • @nikkmorse
    @nikkmorse 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I'm trying my hardest to finger pick, damn it's so hard...you make it look and sound so easy, another great vid Justin 🤘🏼😈🤘🏼

    • @arthank1263
      @arthank1263 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      He's specifically doing something you'll also see Mark Knopfler do, which is a sort of blues but groovy kinda picking, quite different from a more classical all fingers approach, but as far as I'm concerned, I use this, cause the classical one is too... rigid, and my hands and brain hurt

    • @jimofaotearoa3636
      @jimofaotearoa3636 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Justin has an EXCELLENT video where he breaks down the first few techniques any budding young or old fingerpicker should start with. Top two thumb and then 1,2,3,4 (or PIMA as they say in theory class) just up and down. No need to fret notes or chords. Do it enough and your muscle memory will kick in enabling you to deliver perfect strikes on each individual string as required. I'd thoroughly recommend you watch Justin's video on it. Can't remember the title but something like " Justin Johnson + Learn to fingerpick " should turn something up i'm sure...

    • @eventhisidistaken
      @eventhisidistaken 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You'll get there. ...took me about 3 months and then it just kind of clicked.

  • @annemariekaczorowski1863
    @annemariekaczorowski1863 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Love it!

  • @jamesdurham6548
    @jamesdurham6548 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Jack White...eat your ❤️ heart out
    Justine can give you lessons in humility 🎸

    • @jamesdurham6548
      @jamesdurham6548 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hey Jack White...vs .... Justin...
      dueling 🎸 guitars anyone ?

  • @daveblodgett2438
    @daveblodgett2438 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Nice cover Justin! Comgrats on over a mill subbies! I recall back when it was 30, 000. Enjoy that back porch.

  • @popson05
    @popson05 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    When I need to gather my thoughts, tune in to a decision or a serious matter, I always listen to music. Harmonies give me the right balance. Your guitar is doing this to me more and more often lately))) Thank you, Justin

  • @jared25harris
    @jared25harris 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    How are you not lead guitarist in 30 different bands? This is so epic!

  • @llobe86
    @llobe86 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Wowwww!!! I love this! You’re so talented!

  • @hydraxisfrimon9785
    @hydraxisfrimon9785 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, so much depth to that you were practically spelling out the lyrics word by word! Loved it, got right inside the song itself, could tell you had lived with that for a while getting all the juice out right down to the pips. Love finding great performers who have been doing their thing for years and then the algorithm sends a gift on the ether. Fab stuff, Mr Johnson, keep loving what you are doing so we can keep listening and loving it too!

  • @candidlyopinionated19
    @candidlyopinionated19 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    This arrangement is fantastic, I would love to hear some awesome gothic folk vocals on top of this.

  • @johnmbradley
    @johnmbradley 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Nice! I love the way you handle covering other genres. I'd love to hear a cover of Tainted Love.

  • @claystaggs8908
    @claystaggs8908 2 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    Sweet!! Love hearing that slide brother. Maybe you could blues up a Nirvana song sometime in the near future?🤷🏼‍♂️just a thought… Lake of Fire from the unplugged album would be cool. I know it was a cover tune.

    • @BaconTomatoCheese
      @BaconTomatoCheese 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah, I’d like to hear that too!

    • @theKobus
      @theKobus 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Honestly "In Bloom" would sound incredible

  • @bobbyfartz5591
    @bobbyfartz5591 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love how you make it look so simple and easy yet I know I'd take years to play that

  • @ScottCooper-yx4ds
    @ScottCooper-yx4ds หลายเดือนก่อน

    I know I'm a little late to the party on this video but Justin's guitar playing skills are amazing he can play a 3 string shovel better then most can play a regular guitar😮 amazing talent

  • @vladimirvendeyes6325
    @vladimirvendeyes6325 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Another instance where this website's recommendation algorithm suggests an absolute gem of a video. I'm a big White stripes fan and this was a spectacular rendition.
    Bravo sir

  • @StutleyConstable
    @StutleyConstable 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I just want to drink bourbon and listen to this all night.

  • @JLu20
    @JLu20 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow...what a treat! Amazed. 👍🏻

  • @toenaleproductions9692
    @toenaleproductions9692 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You and Ernesto are incredible.

  • @davetherave7279
    @davetherave7279 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Imagine just sitting with a whisky listening to this guy play

  • @squatchjosh1131
    @squatchjosh1131 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Good interpretation but I have to say I'm digging that wood effect pickup.

  • @BotsWeekendCovers
    @BotsWeekendCovers 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    MIND BLOWN! Thank you TH-cam for this recommendation!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @unpopulartruths4531
    @unpopulartruths4531 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You are currently my top blues guy of today. Love all your shit, being a player myself...in awe. You rock! Your best to me was the last song on your fretless in your video "Dark Blues Music to Escape to... part 1" wicked!

  • @niallmclaughlin82
    @niallmclaughlin82 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This should be in a true detective soundtrack.

  • @briansimpson8116
    @briansimpson8116 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    How the hell did you play both at the same time???😯 Freakingly amazing.

  • @timmy334
    @timmy334 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That was wonderful!

  • @jesslas4298
    @jesslas4298 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely Amazing!

  • @gazfm9422
    @gazfm9422 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Bravo 👍

  • @regancorbett1562
    @regancorbett1562 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Wow. The real crime here is that this came out too late for Tarantino to put it in Django Unchained.

  • @Baldrjac
    @Baldrjac 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Lyrics:
    I'm gonna fight 'em all
    A seven nation army couldn't hold me back
    They're gonna rip it off
    Taking their time right behind my back
    And I'm talking to myself at night
    Because I can't forget
    Back and forth through my mind
    Behind a cigarette
    And the message coming from my eyes
    Says, "Leave it alone"
    Don't wanna hear about it
    Every single one's got a story to tell
    Everyone knows about it
    From the Queen of England to the Hounds of Hell
    And if I catch it coming back my way
    I'm gonna serve it to you
    And that ain't what you want to hear
    But that's what I'll do
    And the feeling coming from my bones
    Says, "Find a home"
    I'm going to Wichita
    Far from this opera forevermore
    I'm gonna work the straw
    Make the sweat drip out of every pore
    And I'm bleeding, and I'm bleeding, and I'm bleeding
    Right before the Lord
    All the words are gonna bleed from me
    And I will sing no more
    And the stains coming from my blood
    Tell me, "Go back home"

    • @guile108
      @guile108 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      did you really post lyrics to one of the most popular songs written in the last 20 years

    • @eduardo_moya
      @eduardo_moya 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm glad he did

    • @Baldrjac
      @Baldrjac 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@guile108 yes, for myself because I like to sing

    • @gigahorse1475
      @gigahorse1475 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Baldrjac And for me, who didn’t know the lyrics. :P

  • @chrisasmus6881
    @chrisasmus6881 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I could for sure hear this playing during the intro to Sons of Anarchy or Firefly.

  • @realamerican911
    @realamerican911 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It seems that everything you cover is awseom.

  • @Toronado7590
    @Toronado7590 ปีที่แล้ว

    The absolute perfection of the slide at 4:04 is driving me crazy.
    Awesome job for the rest, technically and musically, by the way.