TENNESSEE WHISKEY | Acoustic Fingerstyle Guitar - Chris Stapleton Cover
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Even though this song was first released in the early 80's, Chris Stapleton really made it his own, and I just love the tasteful blend of country, gospel, soul, R&B, and blues that he brought to his arrangement. It's as much Etta James and Sam Cooke as it is David Allan Coe or George Jones. I borrowed some riffs from Etta James' "I'd Rather Go Blind," since it's such a similar arrangement. Trying to recreate Chris Stapleton's vocal melody with the guitar was some of the best melodic education I've ever gotten.. the control he has over pitch and inflection is incredible!
Fingerstyle Arrangement by @justinjohnsonlive
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Unbelievable, found some more inspiration to keep playing. thanks brother
I would rather go blind. Believe me J J this means a lot to me .
Love your style
this is bill argyris. i play bass. we should jam. it will be magic.
New sheet music
This is like listening to a lullaby...I could loop this and sleep like a baby!
Me too
sent to my granddaughter for a lullaby,..1 month old this Wednesday!!
@@kathyelliott1606 awww! That's beautiful! I hope she loves it!
@@fairwitness7473 omg,..she really did!! daughter said she looked like she was zoning out while it played! a new fan!!!! hey start em out young to love great music!!! thank you!!
@@kathyelliott1606 Y'all made me smile. Thanks.
Justin the only guy who stayed for the common goal of just making great music and didn't go off with some great band and became so famous he wouldn't be able to do the things he does as a common man! We who are fans of his guitars and music do appreciate it very much. Thanks Justin!! You've taught so many with the way you've done things!!
You're definitely one of the most talented guitarists when we consider technical abilities and musicality. Your arrangements are fantastic!
Just heard the best guitar player of all time,Justin J. love the blues.
Isn’t it getting time JJ receives a huge award for his original performances and his conservation of the Blues in a very special way?
I was sweeping the garage when this song came on. I ended up slow dancing with the broom...😌
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You too? 😅
love it!
Should’ve set it on fire.... Then you could’ve been slow dancing with a burning broom
Mind sharing that playlist? TH-cam algorithm got me here and I love this guys work.
After getting a sponge and soaking up the tears off my amplifier, I decided to try something. I went down the neck to Gm and echoed and answered you....fucking hell. I've been bored to death with the same scales....then I just listened to you...and was able to stay in tune...in key, and on time....in a basic way...my wife asked who the guitarists were in the video. She had no idea I sounded like anything close to a semi competent player....I was smiling the entire time I was playing....thank you. It's been a shit week. My mom is in hospice, my aunt died, a close friend died....thank you.
Hope you're doing ok
I hope you’re doing better my friend
A gift from the man in charge
Thanks for all the countless hours you spend mastering every note, giving them the respect they deserve..and every instrument you play to bring beautiful music to us.
This instrumental brings up this emotion in me, i cant describe it. My father passed away recently, he was a major blues fan like myself. Thank you for this rendition. Its brought a little sunshine into my life right now.
Please, if you are reading this, take a moment to tell your loved ones how much you care, a day will come where you wont be able to anymore. Dont take your time for granted.❤
Sending Love, Light and Kindness ❤🤗
And deeply appreciate the reminder❤
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Gorgeous. My brother flew in to Tennessee from New York yesterday, and we're all just sitting around the fire, looking out into the snowy woods, and playing your music. Thank you Justin.
Sounds like heaven... hot toddy perhaps Lol ✌🏻❤️🎶
Just so touching version, thank you JJ😊
Justin has the soul that can't be taught! He was born with it! We can't learn it, but we can damn sure admire it! Thanks Justin! Keep doin what u do!
you got me thinking..my brother always understood music,he didant have to learn (yes hes the very clever type) he has long fingers and can play the hardest guitar things,myself my hands didant even open,,i only opened my left hand as i played bass so much as a kid starting a beatles copy band,,and everything i learnt was slow going,but i had the will power my brother never had,so i have done lots more than him and write tons of songs he never writes songs,,, i see talent as something he had as its built in and natural to him,,when people say i have talent i say i did it with hard work,,but then i have "the soul" for it he doesant.. i feel what you say about Justin isant correct as many years and the will power can get us there,,stu
I think I was a tween maybe when we got color tv. Before MTV was a sparkle in someone’s eye, there was Ed Sullivan show and a show called Hee haw. Very different venues but as a young boy I was hypnotized be the hand and finger movements of musicians. First time I ever saw that up close. Guitar, banjo, piano, violin or fiddle, absolutely hypnotizing.
All these decades later, still hypnotized. 😵💫
So awesome!
The dedication to learn to play like this
G.O.A.T….truly moving
I'm a lifelong drummer, who wished I could play a guitar as incredible as you!
Just floored . . . you sang the lyrics with the notes on the guitar without actually singing a word.
When God made You, he have you Soul instead of blood. You are the best that I've heard EVER. Thank you for who you are Justin. There should be a recorder on when you just walk by a guitar. I could listen to you 24hrs a day.
Who on earth downvotes this. Thanks for the five minutes of relaxation!
This guy would definitely make it on the list as one of the best guitarists ever. Thanks! Oh yeah and cool beans
A perfect example of someone who can feel music, not just play it, AI will never be able to replace this type of gift!
I just can’t get enough of you playing Justin. This is my favorite song and you blow it away! I sure miss your live streams. Please do some more. You are a remarkable talented player. God Bless you. You have a God given talent.🙏🏻❤️🥰🤟🏻🥃
Just wanted to say I enjoy your music...you made an old lady smile
You make Tennessee whiskey sound wonderful your music just brightens up a person on a down day and that's what I like about it
@@JCB04359I can't have Facebook that and I don't trust Facebook
That's soul in the instrument 🎸🎸🎸 and him, great job Justin
Justin, your playing is amazing. It's great to see when a musician is truly connected to their instrument.
Music is good for the soul
Be Thankful to the Good Lord for Gifts of being able to play like that!!! Must of had a good teacher.That’s great playing keep up
No one can argue that your not the absolute "Best Hill Country Musician"
alive and putting your Soul into it !!!
Just keep following your heart young man. God Bless You and Thank You.
I honestly don't think that there is a song that he could mess up. His style is so awesome with everything that he plays. This is my favorite song and he is just killin it I love his version of it
The worst part is when it's over.
Fantastic once again
Replay button for ya: 0:00
@@jody024 Here's a working one 0:01
As a guitar player for decades now I think guys like Justin played alone and had no one else to play with and said FUNK IT (you get my meaning) and learned to play both parts of everything.
Well your living proof that when God hands out talent he doesn't hold back he gave you more then most, Absolutely fantastic.
No, maybe he's practiced for years and put in tireless hours. God ain't done shit
@@1theedster and you more then likely believe every word trump says. Test your theory start practicing and see if you can catch up!
Im british and dont care about americas fucked up government but hey man at least we can agree this guy is fantastic.
nah he just practiced lol. don't downplay his work ethic in the name of god.
I believe that Justins talent did come from God. Most of us don't use ours. He is using His up. God gave him talent, but he is more than doing his part with it. I hope I never hear that Justin ""sold his soul to the devil" like you hear so many say. No devil blesses people like this.
This is just breathtaking. Thank you Justin.
My friend you are truly gifted.
All goosebumps and smiles, such pure sound and joy. Thank you!
I honestly don't know how to tell you how awesome you are... If my wife is upset, I play your music and we smile. Thank you
Thanks!
Thanks Marc! 🤘🎸
Damn! ... and I just mean DAMNNNN! The soul that JJ relates in his playing is off the charts!
C'est le dernier morceau que j'ai joué pour ma femme avant de quitter elle a vraiment trouver ça beau et elle et partie avec le coeur plein de sentiment Positif ❤❤
I had never thought about how much like "I'd rather be blind" that song is until now. Wonderful arrangement,well done.👍
"I'd Rather Go Blind" is all I ever hear when I listen to this song... no matter which / whos version...
Chris Stepleton used the tune from “I’d rather go blind” for his rendition of Tennessee whiskey
the same song came to mind on the first few notes.....get tune
Etta was such a talent. One of my favorites.
Both songs have the 12/8 rhythmic meter, are in the key of A, and have a chord progression often found in classic gospel and soul music.
Man, i first heard Justin as a cigar box , shovel, or "whatever hes turned into a guitar" player quite a few years ago and he can absolutely tear one to pieces and then some.
Dudes got talent.
Thanks for watching! Please Hit the SUBSCRIBE button while you're here! 😁
I'm so very sorry Justin, TH-cam will only allow me to subscribe once...
I can't! I hit it a long time ago!
Damn that was amazing thanks for sharing these. I need subs because they won't let me do live video and I was watching my friend's band last week and I could not do it
I have share it on FB!
@Phil & Claire Sandercock Prayers for better day's 🙏🙌
I just got my father's day gift😎 It's a Bluetooth speaker for my deck and hot tub area. Nothing like going right to my main man Justin Johnson with this song being first in the air. Oh Lawd, life is good 😎
Outstanding OMG thank you.I can't say how many times I heard you play and it is so sweet.Time after time I'll come back to hear you play. I am hooked. Your fingures are made for rocking I am glad you didn't miss out on what God has in store for you
Questo brano stanotte porterà il mio stare sveglio .. credo che sia la tredicesima volta che l’ascolto , e non mi stanco mai di ascoltarla ♥️
Sono a Budapest per vacanze ti ho portato con me qui Justin .. sei il migliore che abbia mai ascoltato … sei oceanico ♥️
"I'd rather go blind"
Thanks J.J., beautiful version of this song, I could hear Etta singing it as you picked the words out.
You made me tear up again.
Peace, love, health and harmony be with you.
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Beautiful , bass line ,rhythm guitar and leads all in one style , incredible technique
Was feeling stressed this morning.. THEN, you and this song.. All is good again, have a good day Justin!!
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So you are still alive. We need you back Dexter!
@@uncleacid6973 Grew a beard and started listening to Justin, i'm less of a threat to society now ;)
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@@dextermorgan5751 Welcome home
i have got my community medicine exam tomorrow and i have been listening to this track since my high school days like 4 years ago. in med school right now about to go off to clinicals and it makes me feel that empty spot inside my heart. the spot thats probably there because i didnt work hard enough as i should have. not the best feeling to have but a lesson there is.
Oh no you didn't...I swear on all that is sacred I was going to ask you for this two days ago, but wasn't sure if it was too cliche. Can never go wrong with whiskey. Awesome, Justin, and thanks for bringing so much joy to so many.❤🍀🇮🇪
It takes a true master to make music like this.
Total respect!❤
This man is the best guitarist I’ve ever heard I love this guy I could listen and watch him all day Justin keep on doing it brother may God bless you always
Such my favorite!!!
Those were some pretty soulful bends… what a version.
Fluidity, dynamics, articulation, dexterity, signature licks. I would say you have it all, my friend !!! Bravo !!!
This song. A glass of George Dickel. Perfect.
O my!! This unbelievable I didn’t know this song could sound so damn good
First I just quietly listened🦻🏽second round I closed my eyes😔letting the vibrato flow within🧘drawn within this beautiful melodious exhibit of such an artfully combined mashup of historical musicianal artistry🥇notes perfectly blended creating a classic musically composed arrangement🏵🏆🏵 Breathtaking, Justin✨👍👏👏👏👏⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️. Thankyou for sharing your gift & love of music🤎
I don't know how to express how impressed I am with this. How you took an already Bluesy Ballad and gave it more Blues with a touch of Swing.
Pristine perfection. 💖
It´s Just amazing.
Just found your music. You truly are a gift to this world, you can make the darkest days fill with light. Fan for life.
How can anyone give a thumbs down all the talent Justin has is by far the best of the best in many years, and i been playing 50 plus years, truly a gifted Man, pure talent
You are one of the best and soulful guitarist I have heard in a long time. Keep on rockin.
When I can't sleep or just want to relax forget the stress and just smoke one or two blunts this hits the spot and this calms me down when mad makes me smile when I need it thank u Mr Johnson
Beautiful arrangement! Someone said this is like listening to a lullaby, and that is pretty darn accurate. It is so peaceful and yet so mesmerizing.
I like how TH-cam shows me this dude every once in a while
I Think that was the Most Beautiful Cover I've Heard Yet,,,What a Great Talent You Are,,Love and Prayers Always ,,Rock On 🤘🖤🙏🔥
Love
@@JCB04359 Not On Social,I've Been Subbed To JJ Since I Started You Tube,I'll Be Making a Quik Video on Some Merch I Have Gotton ,Have a Rockin Day 🤘🖤✌😊
Few things in life are as relaxing as getting stoned and listening to JJ jam his sad jams
Supremely sublime and wonderful. I was sober when I started listening to this but now I'm truly intoxicated, made high by those stunning riffs. What an astonishing rendition that gives that guitar a voice and expression just like Etta, truly amazing talent. Thank you for uploading dude.
Justin - This is an absolute Masterpiece 💯💯💯💥💥💥💫. For me, one of the Top 3 Guitar Videos I´ve ever seen in my Life, and believe me, that would be hundreds of thousands.. Perfect playing, perfect Arrangement, perfect Recording Tone, perfect Presentation and location 💯💯💯. So, yesterday i bought the Tabs at Musicnotes, and actually i try do learn all the 15 pages. Thanks so much for inspiration, and wish you all the best to USA, Many greets from Bavaria, Germany TomE.
Less is more ... There's plenty in there , but this guy gets it . Les is more.
This.. not so many get it
"The best music is not always the hardest to play." - Voltaire -
My uncle who pretty much taught me everything ik has always told me tht
Kevin Stinnet so true with music
J.J , you're a GREAT GUITARIST ! I've been playing guitar for 51 years so I think my opinion holds weight 🤘🎸🤠
Oh my god, one of the most awesome things I’ve ever heard. So sweet and bluesy....thank you..🙏🏼💜🌸🕉
I have the same thoughts
You are dedicated to something you love so much. It doesn’t get better than that!😮
This is one of my favorite song then played by my favorite artist. what a combination
ETTA JAMES VERY SPECIAL !!!
THANK !!!!!😍🎸🎶🎵👏👏👏👏
who needs vocals with playing like this. Wonderful !!
Add in a few different wind instruments now and then.
When a guitar player can keep perfect rhythm and vocalize like this on a fretboard,,, Man! That's what a guitar player dreams of. Well done brother.
I felt like I just completed life and this is playing on my way up to heaven with all my family (passed away) cheering me at the gates 🥺💕💕💕💕💕🌹🌹🌹🌹🥰🥰
Que bueno
A favorite of songs done by a master class pro bringing out the emotions of this song 👍👏👏👏
Why do people dislike other people’s playing 😂 just make your own video if you think you can do better performances don’t need to be flawless just played with heart and this dudes got it
Well said, God bless
@BoldorBiker yep
I agree so many haters who think they can do or are better, I use to play at different venues and I ran into haters all the time, so sad the way people are they cant appreciate the music, they have to put you down to make themselves feel better then you.
Yea, why not just click the next video and move on. Why do so many feel the need to shit on things? But, I think it’s important to note that it’s often a small group that do.
@@dmaximus73 it's not a small group of people look around there are to many a holes
Just imagine…Chris Stapleton and Justin Johnson together making music 🤯 ❤️🔥🔥
Simplemente , un placer escuchar ,semejante músico ,desde Mendoza Argentina .
This man is my favorite guitar player, I love him and I’m a straight man.
i got 2 of your bootleg Cds and they sound so good. Man keep on picking. this is totally good music. Reminds me of my Riverboat days, listen to music
That was awesome man. Wish I could still play. Been playing for 46 yrs but then lost my left hand. But now I just listen and dream. That was perfect and I'm sure ol George Jones would be proud of you man.
Gracias por compartir tu talento con nosotros, simples mortales. I love you.
Man a well played instrumental guitar piece speaks directly to the soul. This was one of those pieces! Honestly Justin, you have quite a few that do that to me. I felt I should express my appreciation and thanks now as I don't always comment, though it is why I subscribed.
I agree wholeheartedly
When you have been worrying what to do with your live and this intrumental piece shows up on your screen and gives you a little piece of heaven. Awesome bro
So bloody sweet. How could anyone give that a thumb down? For the 81 people who have please post your better version for us all to judge please.
Probably because of his hat.
Sipping Tennessee whisky as I listen to this. Makes for a good evening. Thank you, Justin.
I listen to this about once a week... Something about his version is so righteous....
Nice justin! Pulled me in and kept me there and I never want to leave! Thank man..
I seem to remember a feller on TH-cam pickin on a whiskey barrel guitar. This fantastic arrangement sounds like something he would do 😜
Its not the Guitar its the Player! Man i started playing two years ago and when i see this i feel frustrated and in the same time motivated to get back to my instrument :-) Awsome perfomance !
These day not much gives me joy. Ive been a guitar owner my whole life, never had a lick of talent. My kid committed suicide 2 years ago come oct 27. Im consumed by it,until i hear this music.
guitar cover made you forget your dead kid lol?
I am now 66 years old and thought I'd heard everything worth hearing, this is the best!
This song has such feeling to it and soul that 5 dislikes is surprising , there should be no dislikes.
Never thought about dislikes, I myself love these tunes, Very cool Eh? Canadian, Always gonna watch, n Learn, Why Not!
who has all this negative energy, that they are disliking things. Just move on, if you dont like it.
norm graham I don't think those types are smart enough for that
Pretty sure there phone was just upside down when they liked it.
You're possibly one of the best guitarists I've ever heard. I am absolutely impressed.