I just revisited this for the first time since September. I read ALL the comments. Thanks to every one who gave it a listen. Thanks to everyone who "got it" and loved it. There are a couple of critics in every woodpile. I've been associated with this song for nearly 40 years. I tracked the original album version and the Austin City Limits 1988 version. I've played this 1000s of times. No person or group who plays a cover of ANY song is going to BE the artist who originally tracked it. LLB are amazing artists at getting the nuances of a tune right. This a bit of a departure from what they would normally do. Roger and Vandee worked very, very hard on this. I came to play the part I have always played. I know every nuance of this piece inside and out. Roger pretty much knocked that out of the park. Eric was duly impressed. I know how this is supposed to feel. If it's not really well done it wouldn't be easy for me to play along with. It was like playing with Ej and any of the bass players who we've worked with. There are no flies on this performance. It's never the same way twice when Eric plays it live. In true LLB form, this is actually closer to what is on the record than most of the times I've played it live in concert. TT
Really great to hear that EJ has seen this! I've seen you play it live with him several times, and he always changes it up a little. Roger did a good job playing a very difficult song!
You played superbly well, Tommy. I enjoyed the entire performance. It was evidence of pure God-given talent combined with years of practice and passion to achieve such a level so close to Eric Johnson's playing. Kudos to you, Roger and Vandee!
You tracked what?!! That is divine work, man. What a staggeringly incredible resume and this performance is quite impressive. He is one of the more elusively difficult guitarists to cover. His note choices, tone, technique, swag, it is nearly impossible for mortal men to do it. You got it down.
Wow!!! THE original EJ drummer, the amazing Tommy Taylor, whom I've admired for decades, has his say. This is simply one of the best songs of all-time hands down. You're an extraordinary drummer. I taught myself to play drums straight from vinyl back in the day to greats like yourself, Peart, Bonham, Smith, and so on. Thank you for all you've done in the business over the years. You rock.
I was literally going to respond with the EXACT SAME comment. This is not a song for the timid. Hearing it on a Tele just adds to the suprise. (EDIT: Wait a minute! Did you actually have Tommy Taylor -- THE Tommy Taylor -- sit in for that performance on drums? If so, hats off again...)
THAT IS TOMMY TAYLOR PLAYING THE DRUMS! He played with Eric Johnson for years and played on this album among others. Legend! Played with Christopher Cross and many others. How did you all manage to land him for this gig! Amazing!
@@LexingtonLabBand Well that is a triumph in and of itself. I met Tommy and Eric back in the early nineties when they played at Tulane where I was ging to school. After they sound checked and ate, they just hung out with the students working the show. We talked, Eric noodled and it was amazing. Tommy is the man.
It's all about having fun! I thought it was really cool to do the juxtaposition between Cliffs and Ride Like the Wind. For me it's always been every gig is the best gig. I'm very lucky to have been on those kinds of records and to have helped shape the way they originally sounded. What a great opportunity to share that with some really great musicians and their fans! They honored my contribution to those songs by having me play along and taking the time to work them up. I'm the lucky guy here!
I've watched this video at least 100 times now (yes, I copied it). It sounds best when I 'play it for the neighbors' so you get full separation of the drummers cymbals, etc. It was just this morning, however, when I noticed something about this... IT'S RECORDED LIVE, in front of an audience. (I thought it was shot inside a warehouse or something). It's one thing to get studio quality in the studio, but to get this kind of sound reproduction in an auditorium... YOU GUYS ARE INCREDIBLE!!! Rest assured, on my next trip to Arkansas, I'll find a way to get over to Kentucky and watch y'all play.... Thanks for all the memories you've brought back to these 75 year old ears!!
Eric Johnson's chords are so easy to play. ........ Just spread your fingers 7 frets on the bottom 5 and catch the low " E " with your nose.....PC OF CAKE ! 😅
I haven't heard this song in ages. Eric played that song on that Telecaster like he owned it. It was amazing to watch!!! Kudos to LLB for another fantastic performance!!!
Mike and Tommy did a fantastic job, but Roger absolutely smoked this one! 👏👏👏 Love seeing all the talent on display. Thank you LLB for sharing with all of us viewers!
Wow!! I always guessed Eric woulda been the only one to pull this off! Listening without looking at the video, I could've sworn it was him. Thanks for sharing your talents!!
Just masterfully done. The Tele added a dimension I wasn't aware of. The tone, reverb and the spot on playing from the rhythm section. I'm blown away. Thank you.
It was a brilliant performance and awesome tribute to Eric. Anyone finding fault is looking for something that isn’t there….nothing but gorgeous playing and interpretation of the song.
You guys are brilliant! I've just been watching your covers of Boston, amazing!! The practice and dedication to reproducing what is a damn near perfect rendition of these songs is nothing short of, sh#t!! I've run out of superlatives! keep it up everyone! Cliffs Of Dover, it was like Eric was there!
So unbelievable that I had to go back and listen 2 more times because I did't believe it the first 2 times. Miss coming to see this. Maybe next year..... Blessings, Chris
WOW !! Tough song to cover because EJ’s style is so unique. Hats off to Roger Coleman. I have not heard anyone cover this like the original before LLB tackled it !
I just revisited this for the first time since September. I read ALL the comments. Thanks to every one who gave it a listen. Thanks to everyone who "got it" and loved it. There are a couple of critics in every woodpile. I've been associated with this song for nearly 40 years. I tracked the original album version and the Austin City Limits 1988 version. I've played this 1000s of times. No person or group who plays a cover of ANY song is going to BE the artist who originally tracked it. LLB are amazing artists at getting the nuances of a tune right. This a bit of a departure from what they would normally do. Roger and Vandee worked very, very hard on this. I came to play the part I have always played. I know every nuance of this piece inside and out. Roger pretty much knocked that out of the park. Eric was duly impressed. I know how this is supposed to feel. If it's not really well done it wouldn't be easy for me to play along with. It was like playing with Ej and any of the bass players who we've worked with. There are no flies on this performance. It's never the same way twice when Eric plays it live. In true LLB form, this is actually closer to what is on the record than most of the times I've played it live in concert. TT
Really great to hear that EJ has seen this! I've seen you play it live with him several times, and he always changes it up a little. Roger did a good job playing a very difficult song!
You played superbly well, Tommy. I enjoyed the entire performance. It was evidence of pure God-given talent combined with years of practice and passion to achieve such a level so close to Eric Johnson's playing. Kudos to you, Roger and Vandee!
You tracked what?!! That is divine work, man. What a staggeringly incredible resume and this performance is quite impressive. He is one of the more elusively difficult guitarists to cover. His note choices, tone, technique, swag, it is nearly impossible for mortal men to do it. You got it down.
Tommy. Thank you for being a part of this event. Such incredible emotions came out of this for me! Not a fly on the wall!
Wow!!! THE original EJ drummer, the amazing Tommy Taylor, whom I've admired for decades, has his say. This is simply one of the best songs of all-time hands down. You're an extraordinary drummer. I taught myself to play drums straight from vinyl back in the day to greats like yourself, Peart, Bonham, Smith, and so on. Thank you for all you've done in the business over the years. You rock.
Wow, HUGE props to anyone who even attempts this song much less pulls it off. Awesome!
LLB nover shys away from a song for difficulty. These guys are amazing..😊
I was literally going to respond with the EXACT SAME comment. This is not a song for the timid. Hearing it on a Tele just adds to the suprise. (EDIT: Wait a minute! Did you actually have Tommy Taylor -- THE Tommy Taylor -- sit in for that performance on drums? If so, hats off again...)
@@stratfanstl Yep, that is the Tommy Taylor. He is listed in the credits in the video description.
@@stratfanstl It was definitely me! Thanks for noticing! Loved it. We did Ride Like the Wind too!
THAT IS TOMMY TAYLOR PLAYING THE DRUMS! He played with Eric Johnson for years and played on this album among others. Legend! Played with Christopher Cross and many others. How did you all manage to land him for this gig! Amazing!
He saw our CC cover and insisted on joining us!
@@LexingtonLabBand Well that is a triumph in and of itself. I met Tommy and Eric back in the early nineties when they played at Tulane where I was ging to school. After they sound checked and ate, they just hung out with the students working the show. We talked, Eric noodled and it was amazing. Tommy is the man.
@@LexingtonLabBandWow! To me is the outmost gesture of respect for your musicianship. Congratulations!
👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
@@LexingtonLabBand Absolutely! We'll do it again!
@@chapulineroenohio5406 LLB is top of the top. I told them when I was there than any one of them could be on any tour in the country! Total stars!
No freaking way!
Love Eric Johnson! Spot on the Money. This guitar work is incredible!
The one and only Tommy Taylor on drums. He has played this song a few thousand times!😅
Good Grief, Man, that was incredible!! It just doesn't get any better than that!
HOLY Crap, you just rocked the hell out of that, That was inspiring for damn sure, well done man, well done!🤠
This was awesome to see and hear live. I love how Tommy Taylor has been playing this song for decades and the fire is still there when he plays it!
It's all about having fun! I thought it was really cool to do the juxtaposition between Cliffs and Ride Like the Wind. For me it's always been every gig is the best gig. I'm very lucky to have been on those kinds of records and to have helped shape the way they originally sounded. What a great opportunity to share that with some really great musicians and their fans! They honored my contribution to those songs by having me play along and taking the time to work them up. I'm the lucky guy here!
Roger Coleman II 💯 💯‼‼‼
I've watched this video at least 100 times now (yes, I copied it). It sounds best when I 'play it for the neighbors' so you get full separation of the drummers cymbals, etc. It was just this morning, however, when I noticed something about this... IT'S RECORDED LIVE, in front of an audience. (I thought it was shot inside a warehouse or something). It's one thing to get studio quality in the studio, but to get this kind of sound reproduction in an auditorium... YOU GUYS ARE INCREDIBLE!!! Rest assured, on my next trip to Arkansas, I'll find a way to get over to Kentucky and watch y'all play.... Thanks for all the memories you've brought back to these 75 year old ears!!
He's one HELL of a guitar player. Was so amazing that Tommy Taylor came to play! We loved every single minute of the show and can't wait for next year
What amazes me more than the LLB members' talents are their choices of great songs to play. This is one more example of their stellar musicianship.
Not an easy choice for a guitarist to play! Fantastic playing and vibe, y'all...
Whoa! I thought the only one that could play Eric Johnson tunes was Eric Johnson. I was proved wrong! Great job!
Eric Johnson's chords are so easy to play. ........ Just spread your fingers 7 frets on the bottom 5 and catch the low " E " with your nose.....PC OF CAKE ! 😅
I haven't heard this song in ages. Eric played that song on that Telecaster like he owned it. It was amazing to watch!!! Kudos to LLB for another fantastic performance!!!
Tommy himself on drums!!!! 💯🔥🔥 also love the tele tone. Different but still rocking!
That tone is soo beautiful 😢
Roger Coleman is one of the best guitarists around glad he’s a pikecountian
I don’t think these guys should ever be buying themselves a drink again. That is phenomenal
Incredible! Killer job!
It was even better live and in person!
Looking forward to Sep. 2024!
How great to showcase the talent of LLB. (Saw Eric Johnson open for Rush back in the day, and this is bringing back great memories.)
Kickass❤❤
Absolutely fantastic cover of a really great song. Well done!
On a Tele!! Yes!!! A lot of Strats just went up for sale, lol
That was Just SICK!!!!!!!!!!!
Mike and Tommy did a fantastic job, but Roger absolutely smoked this one! 👏👏👏 Love seeing all the talent on display. Thank you LLB for sharing with all of us viewers!
That's the best Eric Johnson cover I've ever heard. Great job!
So cool that you had Tommy Taylor playing on this with you!
I'd do it again in a heartbeat! LLB rule!
They sure do! Love their stuff!
That’s my Cuz! Great job Rog!❤️
Wow!! I always guessed Eric woulda been the only one to pull this off! Listening without looking at the video, I could've sworn it was him. Thanks for sharing your talents!!
Wow! I can't believe he pulled that off as well as he did! Few can!
Bravo, Sir! Bravo!
Wow, another great video of LLB featuring Roger Coleman on the electric guitar. That boy can bend those strings.
The guitar as lead vocals. Love LLB.
Roger is EXCELLENT.....don't know how many times I've watched "That Smell"......has to be over 100.....my cat even knows it................
Rock and or Roll best cover band ever . A band you wish would play more songs 🙂I can't think of a band that they could not play .
Being able to play like EJ is no small feat. Excellent job!
Out-freakin-standing.
Saw this live. Mesmerized.
EPIC
Great! 👏👏👏👏👏
Lovin it from Toronto Canada 🇨🇦
Too Cool.
Just masterfully done. The Tele added a dimension I wasn't aware of. The tone, reverb and the spot on playing from the rhythm section. I'm blown away. Thank you.
Great job!
I've seen Tommy with EJ several times,and he's awesome!
Thank you so much!
What a Beautiful Voice that Guitar has!!! It’s all in Rogers hands 🙌 😊
🔥🎸🙌🤙🇨🇦🇺🇲 Wow 🥰
Wow, wow, wow!
Tommy Taylor!! Yes!!!
Musicianship was impeccable, y’all killed it! Also big shoutout to the sound engineer for the incredible setup on the drum kit! You are a wizard!!
WOW, Just WOW!!!! Again!!!!
Thank you guys!!
WOW!
Rippin!
I was there, and saw it live!!! Great performances that night. And this was definitely one of them.
This is beyond great…Holy Shit!!!!! what a phenom performance!!! BRAVO!!!!!!!!
Unless you’re a musician you really don’t know Eric Johnson or this song which is awesome. Kickass❤❤❤❤❤ 0:54
A+++++++!!!! And the great Tommy Taylor too!!!
Beauty! I've been longing for more LLB - and we get a piece of the Live Show! HOPE there's more to come!
IMPRESSIVE!
Legendary.
YEAH! & WOW!!
Sooo ......
🎉AWESOME 🎉
Outs-effen-standing!
It was a brilliant performance and awesome tribute to Eric. Anyone finding fault is looking for something that isn’t there….nothing but gorgeous playing and interpretation of the song.
Powerful, beautiful and exciting all at once. Great. Beyond great.
Masterful
Again, I'm flabbergasted. Cliffs of Dover is a song you NEVER see people play. Pleasantly surprised at the great job done!!
Ho. Ly. Smokes! Bravo.
Eric Johnson would be proud
Sensationell 😮
Yes, my favorite Guitar Hero song!
You guys are brilliant! I've just been watching your covers of Boston, amazing!! The practice and dedication to reproducing what is a damn near perfect rendition of these songs is nothing short of, sh#t!! I've run out of superlatives! keep it up everyone! Cliffs Of Dover, it was like Eric was there!
Always a fun song to toe tap too.
Good tribute to eric Johnson
Shazam! Oops there it is. Outstanding playing!
What a coincidence, I just saw Eric Johnson last weekend! Go see him if you can - great ahow.
That Tele just Spanks! very nice! Great job guys!
Especially impressive when played on a Tele.... wowza!!
Nothing LLB attempts and pulls off surprises me anymore. Fantastic job as usual!
Can't believe you got Tommy Taylor to sit in on the drums. Awesome!
I kind of invited myself lol. They were so great to work this up. Roger killed it!
Eric Johnson is a Legend on the guitar, and this guitarist just paid him a great tribute. Outstanding performance!
ROCK N ROLL!!!!
So unbelievable that I had to go back and listen 2 more times because I did't believe it the first 2 times. Miss coming to see this. Maybe next year.....
Blessings, Chris
Wow oh wow ya'll smacked that song hardcore fantastic work on this. Super job be proud love it
Roger got it. He got the swing, the fluidity, the grove and the utter joy in the song. Kudos Mr Coleman II
Love it from America 💯
Eric Johnson is probably saying i wish I cold play like that ☺ absolute class♥
Thank you so much
NAILED IT. Nuff said.
Ok
What the heck is in the water there?
Just too good… damn..
Man, this look forward to each video. Thanks again . Just great.
Wow! Whenever I hear this song, especiallly performed by LLB - I instantly switch into a good mood. Thank You for such a performance.
❤❤❤ upeeta kiitos
GREAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I really think this is the greatest band ever!!!
Very well done.
You guy’s cover so many hard songs and absolutely nail them! I smiled the entire song again. Keep it coming. Thank you.
WOW !! Tough song to cover because EJ’s style is so unique. Hats off to Roger Coleman. I have not heard anyone cover this like the original before LLB tackled it !
Eric himself would be very proud of this flawless cover, for sure! Congrats!
He was!