Johnny A - Witchita Lineman

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  • @Mekinhumbel
    @Mekinhumbel 16 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    God that's refreshing...A guitarist's guitarist that puts the song and the sound as his first priority, rather than oohing and aahing everybody with shred. You know this guy could tear it up with speed if he wanted to. And that sound! I feel like I'm watching the sunrise from earth orbit. Absolutely first-rate musicianship and sound and total respect for the song!!!!!

    • @joelhoulette3244
      @joelhoulette3244 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Guitar playing like this is few and far between nowadays, and thats unfortunate.

  • @douglasdegraff8335
    @douglasdegraff8335 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I'm sure Glen would be proud of your rendition of probably one of the most song of Love. Thank you Johnny A

  • @capeheartriz
    @capeheartriz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    the finest example of this beautiful tune, solo guitar, I have yet heard...absolutely beautiful..

    • @moshezarviv1252
      @moshezarviv1252 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      hello , try also the luke cyrus version. simple but oh so moving ! and check out his guitar tone.. hypnotic.
      and , all respect due to Johnny, my preference goes to Luke.

  • @ronaldpetrin5823
    @ronaldpetrin5823 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I was captured and hooked the first time I heard it on his LP. Here live, oila! Merci Monsieur Johnny A.

  • @markatier
    @markatier 14 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    He really captures the essence of that song. A lonely, far away from home feel. Johnny is about the artistry. Great Job, great post

  • @chris2302
    @chris2302 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Johnny A's version of Wichita Lineman is a masterpiece and has always been my favorite version of the song next to the original by the late and great Glen Campbell.

    • @edwhite7475
      @edwhite7475 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glens version on the Jools Holland show, is THE BEST...Glen is older, i think its '09 , but he absolutely kills it,
      And i was around in 69 when it outsold the Beatles.
      Who werent too bad either-

    • @thomasguitarman9025
      @thomasguitarman9025 ปีที่แล้ว

      It really is what an arrangement

  • @yta4ld
    @yta4ld 17 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Not only is the musicianship above standard, but there's something to be said for great sound mixing. This has a Moody Blues feel to it. Superb sound.

  • @Hello-1814
    @Hello-1814 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This song is beautiful it should be put on a platinum disk and shot into space so it outlasts us!

  • @axiomatic272
    @axiomatic272 13 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Saw him backing JOE in Bournemouth, England a few years back. A man who respects his instrument and is worthy of it. Tuneful, melodic and restrained.
    Long live.

  • @keepgrindingup7661
    @keepgrindingup7661 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Super Sweet! a song where every lyric, every line is just so.. and every note has its own personality.
    This celebrates the great memory of one of the greatest songs of all time. Well done, gentlemen.

  • @joannebeauchamp1169
    @joannebeauchamp1169 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I couldn’t be more impressed with Johnny A’s guitar playing in this song…Absolutely brilliant! 👍🏿💥👍🏿💥

  • @mymymymickey
    @mymymymickey 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One of the best shows I've seen

  • @aszwhole6306
    @aszwhole6306 8 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    The depths and layers that he is able to achieve in the chord augmentation incorporated with the different octave passage ways enabling Johnny to weave in and out of the melody is astounding, And it is pretty fucking bad ass. Love it!

  • @garyguitar
    @garyguitar 16 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is called dynamics. Sensitive touch, soulful playing. Many, many young guitarists don't get it--always balls to the wall, even on ballads. Great song and playing.

  • @LuckyWilson2012
    @LuckyWilson2012 10 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    My favorite song of all time and what a great interpretation of it!

  • @shellyssa
    @shellyssa 14 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This song has such a life of its own, and this guitarist just gave it a "never expires" shelf life! That guitar has an amazing tone! Nice back up players too! More please!

  • @PhillipJ
    @PhillipJ 11 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I can watch this over and over and over and over again....never ever ever delete this...PLEASE....this is my sanity in an insane world!!

    • @davidyates1078
      @davidyates1078 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Funny I don’t know you From 7 years ago. You might have beliefs totally different From mine and we could be enemies! But this is a testiment to awesome.music. Whatever we believe we can both recognize and appreciate this woderful piece of music For what it is; sheir genisus. In this we can be united...

    • @PhillipJ
      @PhillipJ 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@davidyates1078 I’m just a regular guy who likes good music!

  • @DelSpaarky
    @DelSpaarky 18 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Played with great taste. It's nice to see a modern artist give such sensitive treatment to a poignant melody. It allowed a song that in its original form may sound dated, to have a new life.

    • @ciarraibuzz
      @ciarraibuzz ปีที่แล้ว

      "Wichita Lineman" will never sound dated. Timeless. What a treatment Johnny A gives it. Wow. Meditation for my ears.

  • @awhiteriver
    @awhiteriver 18 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Wow. That was beautiful. Didn't think a version without Campbell's voice would be so moving...

    • @maryronan8446
      @maryronan8446 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Campbell? Who is Campbell? There is Johnny CASH?

    • @stevie6423
      @stevie6423 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I don’t think anyone can listen to that without hearing Glenn Campbell’s voice

  • @Endrium100
    @Endrium100 9 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Best instrumental version of the song I've heard in a very long time.

    • @ericholland9802
      @ericholland9802 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      try Ben Monder's version, you like that

    • @Powertuber1000
      @Powertuber1000 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      You must mean... ever.

    • @moshezarviv1252
      @moshezarviv1252 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      th-cam.com/video/9fOjyavFhag/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=LukeCyrusGoetze
      check it out. also a very good one...

  • @oldjack-mi8gk
    @oldjack-mi8gk 7 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The Yardbirds brought me here. RIP, Glen Campbell. Lovely interpretation of a classic, Johnny A.

    • @joewalla203
      @joewalla203 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The best remake n best tribute to one of the greats Mr Glen Campbell

  • @pugdaddy3061
    @pugdaddy3061 ปีที่แล้ว

    This man's talent is off the chain... if you ever get an opportunity to see him... it's a NO-Brainer... hands down... one of the most amazing under-the-radar guitar geniuses out there... Seen him countless times ~ and his presence/personality is Boston-strong and appealing !! Cheers

  • @geoj6491
    @geoj6491 17 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Been loving this ever since he did it. This makes my heart just ache ... Johnny is fantastic.

  • @geoj6491
    @geoj6491 17 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My God! Someone that actually GETS it! :-)
    Great comment and spot on
    Johnny is a master of taste
    Cheers!

  • @MANHATTANBEEFMAN
    @MANHATTANBEEFMAN 10 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Expert & wonderfully understated rendition. It's curious to see so many other performers attempt to embellish on a (perfectly) simple song - and, in the process, never come close to the intent of the original. This classic song plays (and sings) itself.

  • @jaxmikey59
    @jaxmikey59 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Johnny A, this glassy smooth guitar work truly inviting! Just come on in, have a drink, relax, listen to the master. Savannah Ga. way south on the warm atlantic ocean,palm trees,sand, and johnny. a. SWEET!

  • @ronaldpetrin5823
    @ronaldpetrin5823 ปีที่แล้ว

    Favorite cover of all time respectfully impeccably done, and heartfully.

  • @shipyardwreckmusic
    @shipyardwreckmusic 16 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is one of my most favorite songs. I freakin' love this song and Johnny, you kicked ass on it man.

  • @toddparfitt7571
    @toddparfitt7571 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow! What a gentle spirit he has. Expensive chords!

  • @lancenichols4015
    @lancenichols4015 10 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    truly beautiful and moving....this is almost as good as hearing Glen sing it!

  • @stringbender57
    @stringbender57 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow....this melts my butter! TONE, TASTE at it's best! Thanks Johnny. You are bad ass!

  • @steves2694
    @steves2694 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Supreme mastery of his instrument. The endless ways he makes it sing.

  • @mbluetyphoon
    @mbluetyphoon 7 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    RIP Glen Campbell. I will never hear this song the same way again.

  • @larryurbon9550
    @larryurbon9550 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Superb!!

  • @RMelancholy
    @RMelancholy 11 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    bless the simplicity here. Johnny shows that there is more with less.

  • @coloradojazz
    @coloradojazz 15 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have not heard of Johnny A before today. This is great material. He may be the best kept secret in the guitar world.

  • @plymouthrock51
    @plymouthrock51 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of the most beautiful songs ever written,with or without words. And I need you more than want you,and I want you for all times. Thanks for the post. I can't imagine this being played with any more feeling.

  • @claudehopper9813
    @claudehopper9813 ปีที่แล้ว

    Johnny A is one of the best guitarist playing today in my book .

  • @biueshound
    @biueshound ปีที่แล้ว

    Such a clean, quality tone Johnny has.
    Would love to see him in the midwest again.
    I was goingbto see him at Knuckleheads but covid took it away.
    Massive skill and talent!

  • @cedronarts
    @cedronarts 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    Now I can't stop laying this at home! Thanks Johnny for bringing back and awesome composition to life...

  • @donatlavigne5272
    @donatlavigne5272 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Such a nice song played with emotions. I love your version, thanks.

  • @clydeman
    @clydeman  17 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Agreed! He is an amazingly talented musician. I've met him several times after shows and he has always been very gracious to fans and accomodating with autographs and pictures.

  • @stevegreve3487
    @stevegreve3487 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow, my first listening experience! Live, Hallowell, Maine. Johnny blew the room away!

  • @timothyjordan3932
    @timothyjordan3932 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Johnny A thank you for giving me something worth escaping to, especially on this day in time we are all faced with dealing with the insanity of what is happening in our fragile world, gonna raise my glass to you tonight sir for your talent, your hard work and perseverance over the many years you have been doing this go home put this song on continuous play and just drift away into your music, what a beautiful way to go!

  • @josephfalcone1078
    @josephfalcone1078 9 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    That is Johnny's Signature model by Gibson. Beautiful song, arrangement, and guitar.

  • @sparkyrocks11
    @sparkyrocks11 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Killer! Absolutely beautiful arrangement of one of my favorite songs of all time.

  • @raymondvaughan6262
    @raymondvaughan6262 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Saw Johnny a years ago great player beautiful gibson great sound lovely style 👍

  • @Baci302
    @Baci302 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Johnny plays with such great tone.

  • @vmcelvis
    @vmcelvis 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    Soulful and smoky and so understated-what a touch--never fails to move me emotionally!!

  • @Minor7thb5
    @Minor7thb5 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just coming back to this...forgot how good of a guitarist Johnny is!

  • @Turboy65
    @Turboy65 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is the definitive instrumental version of this song. No other even comes close.

  • @SpoonEtunes
    @SpoonEtunes 17 ปีที่แล้ว

    Simply said Johnny A ....GETS Jimmy W.... GORGEOUS!!!!

  • @leehenderson8132
    @leehenderson8132 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely brilliant Johnny.thank you.

  • @electrofymyiz
    @electrofymyiz 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Perfect in every way! God bless Jimmy Webb and Johnny A.

  • @chrissythornhill
    @chrissythornhill 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was just advised to pay a visit to hear this version of the song , and very beautiful it is , too . 💖🎸

  • @thepracticingguitarist
    @thepracticingguitarist 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Simply breathtaking.

  • @sailorsong
    @sailorsong 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Simply delicious Johnny, so nicely done.

  • @zolar55
    @zolar55 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    heard this guy play on Bob and Tom this morning....real good....enjoy

  • @paulvanwal4875
    @paulvanwal4875 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a Song , and so Beautiful !

  • @rsm155
    @rsm155 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    keep coming back to you man...best I heard you and your crew does a great job...few bourbons with the tunes and I just melt away listening to you.

  • @RebeccaHarroldMusic
    @RebeccaHarroldMusic 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    I fell in love with this song for the first time driving across Kansas keeping in touch with my husband via the cell phone (the new lineman).
    The chords are absolutely gorgeous!

  • @rodwellesrealguitar
    @rodwellesrealguitar 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great guitarist Mr Johnny A.....Great song!

  • @JS1200RULES
    @JS1200RULES 16 ปีที่แล้ว

    Classy material. I like it. Composition is soothing. aahhh...

  • @GaryHorn
    @GaryHorn 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Choking up. Beautiful.

  • @ZenDriveSeven
    @ZenDriveSeven 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Just met him a half hour ago at a local SAm Ash. Super nice guy!

  • @siliconbronze
    @siliconbronze 16 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just beautiful. One of the great intrepretations Ive ever heard, of any song, by any musician.

  • @theRealbrando2393
    @theRealbrando2393 16 ปีที่แล้ว

    johnny a rules. i just discovered him. he is like one of those rare guitarists that nobody seems to know about. but his playing sounds so soulful

  • @paulvanwal4875
    @paulvanwal4875 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a Sound , Johnny A ! 💕💕💕 And in my Memory , I See YOU Glen Campbell !💕💕💕💕💕

  • @dlswint
    @dlswint 17 ปีที่แล้ว

    The first time I heard Johnny A's interpretation of "Wichita Lineman" was on "Idiot's Delight," hosted by Vin Scelsea on WFUV (public radio at Fordham University, NY, NY, and online), and it's just as magical now as it was back then. Transcendent music.

  • @allenlibrojo1210
    @allenlibrojo1210 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Masterfully played, Sir. You did justice to an immortal song.

  • @JS1200RULES
    @JS1200RULES 16 ปีที่แล้ว

    I respect all the instumental guitarists out there, re-shaping the face of rock today, because this is truly irresistable. Satriani, Hendrix, Page, Beck, Petrucci, Vai, Malmsteen, Santana, Healey, Clapton, Les Paul, Hammet, Johnson, Moore, Johnny A, Gilbert and the whole works are accomplishing feats never before dreamed, and know how good it could later be...
    Sensational.

  • @buzzcrushtrendkill
    @buzzcrushtrendkill 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    Well, I've just been introduced to Johnny A. Nice touch on this classic tune.

  • @boboplex
    @boboplex 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    He opened for Eric Johnson when I saw him. Was beyond impressed. He is class act..very smooth with great tone & technique

  • @chrispile3878
    @chrispile3878 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Man..... that guy has a great touch!

  • @faredrake
    @faredrake 11 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    omg dat tone.jawdropping

  • @brobade
    @brobade 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    Truly one of a kind. This man is soooo gifted. Amazing playing.

  • @gerarddemario312
    @gerarddemario312 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I could listen to johnny a all day

  • @lightnintrucker
    @lightnintrucker 17 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome!! That's beautiful jazzy version of Witchita Lineman. Keep up the good work

  • @sergiume
    @sergiume 15 ปีที่แล้ว

    greatest version there is . absolutely divine...

  • @jonschwenneker9584
    @jonschwenneker9584 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Absolutely beautiful! Soul

  • @LinusRedding
    @LinusRedding 10 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    MAGNIFICENT ! Haven't used that adjective in a long time....

  • @edofvermilion
    @edofvermilion 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    too cool!!.......this happens to be one of my all time favorite songs....

  • @Rickholly74
    @Rickholly74 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Johnny just signed on as a member of the Yardbirds for their US tour. I have tickets to see them November 1, 2015.

  • @Tweekerhead
    @Tweekerhead 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    So that's Johnny A' ! Yeah man....aaahhhhhh

  • @motokev
    @motokev 15 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful Song...................

  • @healyf52
    @healyf52 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Saw him perform this at the 'Turning Point' in Rhinebeck, NY. Amazing trio and Johnny is a master of technique, tone and arranging songs for guitar. I don't think he ever got the attention and accolades he deserves.

  • @sunaJH
    @sunaJH 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Chills up the spine-this man has tone!
    sunaj

  • @echoplexi
    @echoplexi ปีที่แล้ว

    absolutely masterful.

  • @wayward6235
    @wayward6235 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Beautiful cover! So smooth!

  • @LucasPenido
    @LucasPenido 18 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One word...BEAUTIFUL!

  • @talrplr
    @talrplr 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    SUPERB VERSION !!!

  • @mnerger
    @mnerger 12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great tone, fantastic rendition of this beautiful song. You rock :)

  • @lmwestbrook
    @lmwestbrook 15 ปีที่แล้ว

    His interpretation of the song is smooth,calming and very good. I liked it.

  • @siroptimistic
    @siroptimistic 17 ปีที่แล้ว

    A very nice heartfelt instrumental interpretation of "Witchita Lineman". Your guitar captures the mood of the song....wide open prairie spaces, loneliness, hope.

  • @rhabdophobia
    @rhabdophobia 18 ปีที่แล้ว

    this is truly beautiful

  • @steveyraynelson
    @steveyraynelson 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love that subtle panning of the guitar in this thing....man, I'd love to use this live.

  • @celtic484
    @celtic484 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    wow! I just had an out of body experience.
    Nice!

  • @gustavochuck
    @gustavochuck 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just Beautiful............

  • @stringman509
    @stringman509 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I would love to be able to play like this 😊

  • @swacbro
    @swacbro 14 ปีที่แล้ว

    just saw him last night in Philly...awesome show; he's a brilliant guitarist and musician...he uses the wang bar alot so the wobble is intentional and that's a Gibson 'Johnny A' model guitar...very high quality indeed