James Austin Johnson Sings Bob Dylan and Reveals How He Found His Voice as Biden and Trump

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  • James Austin Johnson talks about how he perfected his Joe Biden and Donald Trump impressions, the time Trump called him out during a rally and how much he loves Bob Dylan.
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  • @williamkid55
    @williamkid55 ปีที่แล้ว +567

    If you love Bob Dylan… you know how incredible his impressions are! I’m seriously in awe and laughing because of how spot on they are!

    • @elizabethdalton-jandreau5588
      @elizabethdalton-jandreau5588 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      That was amazing!

    • @taliarapps8320
      @taliarapps8320 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Totally spot on. Dying of laughter - watched it three times!

    • @elizabethdalton-jandreau5588
      @elizabethdalton-jandreau5588 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      @@taliarapps8320 Even his descriptions of each phase were precise!

    • @tomada36
      @tomada36 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      “I think Calvin Coolidge said that” 😂😂😂

    • @ashermitchell2794
      @ashermitchell2794 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      So fantastic. Hearing Dylan impressions that actually have nuance to them is so refreshing. Usually we just hear a lazy version ‘66 Dylan.

  • @paulcrowder
    @paulcrowder ปีที่แล้ว +127

    Good lord he KNOWS Dylan. So good to hear an impression from a true fan and not just someone who does the caricature.

  • @bravetherainbow
    @bravetherainbow ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Oh my god when he mentioned Bob Dylan laughing during early recordings and then "I think .... said that" I almost squealed. The references are honestly more gratifying than the impression itself lol

  • @joselcioppa
    @joselcioppa ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Oh my god, the Rolling Thunder era Dylan is so spot on it's terrifying!

  • @tommoran4457
    @tommoran4457 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    The Rolling Thunder Bob impression was sooo funny!

  • @vastucson
    @vastucson ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The Dylan impressions are just fantastic!

  • @gj1695
    @gj1695 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    This James Austin Johnson is truly brilliant. I would have considered him a genius for his Trump and Biden, alone. But his Owen Wilson, Nick Cage and Bob Dylan are equally impressive. WOW.

  • @curtiscurry5628
    @curtiscurry5628 ปีที่แล้ว +173

    I'm just sitting here, amazed.
    I'll never forget having improv classes with Austin at Trevecca. We were all playing checkers and he was playing chess. He was incredibly smart and quick and witty, even back then. He had a goal and he knew what he wanted and he was determined. And I'm glad he is getting the shine he deserves because he busted his tail and really put in the hard work. I thought he was brilliant back then. And I'm glad that now, the whole world is getting the chance to experience his genius.
    God bless you, Austin. You're amazing, Buddy. Keep crushing it.

    • @emmarodden7178
      @emmarodden7178 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That’s amazing!! When I found out he went to Trevecca I freaked out - one of my childhood friends was a music business major there I think like *right* after he would’ve left, but it’s possible they could’ve crossed paths. Small world. He is INCREDIBLE. 🥲

  • @mdog2435
    @mdog2435 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Talkin' Bob Dylan Perfection!! 👍🌟

  • @redadamearth
    @redadamearth ปีที่แล้ว +22

    That Rolling Thunder-era Dylan is so on-point, it's terrifying. lol

  • @flora4908
    @flora4908 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    😂 Absolutely nailed Dylan! Loved it!

  • @kimfindlay570
    @kimfindlay570 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    Awesome! When Dylan did a holiday album several years ago, someone said when they heard Dylan sing "I'll be Home for the Holidays" it sounded more like a threat than a promise, haha.

  • @lisaadamsrenegademystic
    @lisaadamsrenegademystic ปีที่แล้ว +17

    James Austin Johnson is one of the most talented comedians of this decade. Truly.

  • @samsdrive-in
    @samsdrive-in ปีที่แล้ว +135

    This is insane. Huge Dylan fan and he nailed all versions of him

  • @OfficialBrandonCollins
    @OfficialBrandonCollins ปีที่แล้ว +226

    James is the best addition to SNL in years since Bill Hader.

    • @eben4reel934
      @eben4reel934 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Word - and that’s high praise!!

    • @shawnuel
      @shawnuel ปีที่แล้ว +3

      In all fairness, he is pretty much just impressions at this point. Hader had far more versatility than James has shown to this point. And last year, I thought the addition of Sarah Sherman was just as important as James'. Not to mention, Cecily and Kate were introduced since Hader. Is Johnson really as good as those 2 have been?

    • @__Theodore
      @__Theodore ปีที่แล้ว +5

      whoa there bud, that's a high bar. Guy's got some stuff but Hader was another breed.

    • @bradleyparsek7008
      @bradleyparsek7008 ปีที่แล้ว

      I haven’t seen him is he great?

    • @RaidersDnB
      @RaidersDnB ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Bill hader’s impressions just sound like bill hader doing a slightly different voice

  • @Mandrake591
    @Mandrake591 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I had to come back to hear his Dylan impersonations again, I’m in hysterics at how funny and spot on he is! He’s obviously a big fan, he knows his Zimmy! 🎶 🎵 🎶

  • @etsneroj
    @etsneroj ปีที่แล้ว +27

    His impression of the Rolling Thunder period was so good, and I love that Dylan era so much, that I did not want the song to end.

  • @JohnTurner1
    @JohnTurner1 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    You can definitely tell he’s a true fan with those nuances.

  • @mrthiccboi1448
    @mrthiccboi1448 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Best new snl cast member in years, already goated

    • @gj1695
      @gj1695 ปีที่แล้ว

      Agree. 🐐

  • @grimmer3021
    @grimmer3021 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Laughed so hard at the Dylan impression, got into 2 minute coughing fit!

  • @user-ms3jz7ub7n
    @user-ms3jz7ub7n ปีที่แล้ว +2

    James is a master impressionist hands down. Trump and Biden? That's talent!

  • @midwestdepressed
    @midwestdepressed ปีที่แล้ว +54

    James's Dylan feels like a heavenly treat that only true Dylan fans can taste, what we've been waiting for

  • @anisshivani8684
    @anisshivani8684 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Okay the Dylan was unbelievable!

  • @MrEdkern
    @MrEdkern ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I been following dylan for over 55 years and that's damn good.

  • @scottportner4587
    @scottportner4587 ปีที่แล้ว +115

    If you know Bob Dylan this is genius. He nails so much of Bob Dylan while still being funny about it. Gold Jerry!

  • @balto20002
    @balto20002 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I love hearing him do the transitions to Biden - the process is so cool to hear. Fantastic.

  • @goforit7595
    @goforit7595 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    7:20 That harmonica bit was the cherry on top!

  • @yateswebb
    @yateswebb ปีที่แล้ว +24

    He makes his face look uncannily like the faces of his subjects. It’s like he just lets the sound follow and the physicality comes first. Great impression lesson

  • @dumafuji
    @dumafuji ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Modern classic. Each Dylan was perfect.

  • @oppositeofh8
    @oppositeofh8 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    OMG that dylan bit totally killed!! the man is a genius. thanks for the breakdown of all the awesome impressions. this made my day. seriously. wow.

  • @calliopelove
    @calliopelove ปีที่แล้ว +3

    James Austin Johnson, you're an absolute genius!!!!❤Every impression you do has me in stitches. 🤣🤣🤣

  • @alexanders8883
    @alexanders8883 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    The new kid killing with a truly funny and nuanced bit on Dylan through the decades. Well done!

  • @anahata2009
    @anahata2009 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    My God, I could watch him do Dylan for hours, though it would probably kill me. I haven't laughed that hard in a looong time. Perfection.

  • @Edward_T_Martin
    @Edward_T_Martin ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Absolutely brilliant Bob Dylan impersonations.

  • @blakewalker5231
    @blakewalker5231 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    Was worried with the departure of so many talented actors on SNL that the show would become dry but James has brought back some magic. So talented.

  • @auntissie
    @auntissie ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Oh dear GOD!!! I nearly wet my pants on those... Dylan is my favorite and you nailed hum perfectly!!! Thank you!!!

  • @calvin4199
    @calvin4199 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    His impressions are great. I'm a huge Bob Dylan fan. I approve.

  • @stevencollett988
    @stevencollett988 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    70s Bob Dylan is absolutely perfect 😂

  • @film79
    @film79 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I like Fred's comment "Keep Riting"

  • @cestjane2260
    @cestjane2260 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    I knew every Dylan reference! So much fun! Starts @ 6:12.
    Impressions references (I think)…
    1. Talkin’ World War 3 Blues/I Shall Be Free from Freewheelin’
    2. Lay, Lady, Lay from Nashville Skyline
    3. Isis from Rolling Thunder Revue
    4. Lovesick from Time Out of Mind

    • @Alyric-now
      @Alyric-now ปีที่แล้ว +2

      someone has been doing their homework! ;-)

  • @arthurbriand2175
    @arthurbriand2175 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    His impressions are great but don't underestimate his character work. He really can put layers in a character with one line.

  • @licandres01
    @licandres01 ปีที่แล้ว

    God, can't stomach a single minute of Fallon.

  • @GavinKing22
    @GavinKing22 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    Best Donald Trump impression of all time.

  • @ajaxman200
    @ajaxman200 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I can watch this video 1 million times and still laugh 😃

  • @SRDhain
    @SRDhain ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The 'rolling thunder revue' section (8:40) is mind-blowingly accurate. And to finish with that is the icing on the cake 😁

  • @Goatchild90
    @Goatchild90 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    "I Think Calvin Coolidge said that" That is a great little Bob Dylan reference for the nerds out there

  • @yesitsron
    @yesitsron ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Those Bob Dylan impressions are way better than I expected

  • @garethhowarddavies1689
    @garethhowarddavies1689 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I've never heard of this guy, we dont get SNL where I'm from but he is the best impersonator I think I've ever heard.

  • @AlEtteso
    @AlEtteso ปีที่แล้ว

    Congratulations! You're awesome! So happy you made it on SNL. YOU ARE SO FUNNY.
    Your Scooby Doo Trump is hilarious. Wow you made me believe it was Trump. I love your Trump and Biden. Nick cage Owen Wilson. Hilarious.💛

  • @shawnuel
    @shawnuel ปีที่แล้ว +12

    “Nobody said I was takin’ your guns away” had a healthy helping of Jimmy Stewart in there.

  • @athenahill8788
    @athenahill8788 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Purely fantastic.

  • @BlakieTT
    @BlakieTT ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I adore really good impressionists.
    Glad to add James to that list.

  • @brendaoneill1581
    @brendaoneill1581 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    It's such a skill to study and interpret someone's nuance and be able to duplicate it through your own body and voice

  • @zeinabhelfy827
    @zeinabhelfy827 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Best snl cast member ❤😂

  • @AlexCookTheatre
    @AlexCookTheatre 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Holy hell, I’ve seen the legend Bob live this is spot on! Unbelievable

  • @virginiamoore2788
    @virginiamoore2788 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This guy is a genius impressionist!! He's going to write an incredible screenplay and it will be a hilarious tale 🙂

  • @monolithsound
    @monolithsound ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Totally awesome! So glad he is there to help save SNL!

  • @tristramcoffin926
    @tristramcoffin926 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    He has a Jimmy Stewart quality to his Biden impersonation, the way Stewart would kind of swallow words in the back of his throat.

  • @annikawettle978
    @annikawettle978 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I usually HATE impressions, but this had me giggling :)

  • @moonstoneway2694
    @moonstoneway2694 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Spectacular impressions!

  • @fatlucy101
    @fatlucy101 ปีที่แล้ว

    "Like a Disney vulture" so good

  • @JacobJohnsonTunes
    @JacobJohnsonTunes ปีที่แล้ว +24

    This reminds me of Martin Short doing various periods of Jerry Lewis… lots of nuance and attention to detail as well as clear admiration and respect for his subject. 10/10

    • @AlEtteso
      @AlEtteso ปีที่แล้ว

      Martin Short at the royal gynecologist with Harder and Armisen is the funniest thing I've ever seen. It never gets old

  • @mimo70
    @mimo70 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wonderful.

  • @JasonB95
    @JasonB95 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Love JAJ. The talent is off the charts.
    p.s. the outfit is killer.

  • @jacwood22
    @jacwood22 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I was a fan as soon as I heard his first Trump impression on SNL. He immediately helped make mine that much better!

  • @calliopelove
    @calliopelove ปีที่แล้ว +3

    HIs Trump voice is spot on, every aspect of it - spot on!!!!

  • @caedenschlosser7091
    @caedenschlosser7091 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    He's one of my absolute favorite cast members, I hope his career goes nothing but up 🙏

  • @GoldFaceFella
    @GoldFaceFella 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Spot on!!! 😂😂😂

  • @andrewforsythe5164
    @andrewforsythe5164 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I watched this clip like 10 times

  • @BertrandLaurenceMusic
    @BertrandLaurenceMusic ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Amazing Austin. So glad he get's the appreciation he deserves, and from a great impersonator too. Not only Austin gets all the elements of the complex Tump vocal colors and textures, but he actually can sing with them! Check his Trump singing My Funny Valentine to Putin,]. Its just amazing, just like his Dylans... Long live Austin !

  • @professormancaptain4210
    @professormancaptain4210 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    His description of the lay lady lay era transfer was great

  • @jjdvideo
    @jjdvideo ปีที่แล้ว +120

    Fallon’s Trump is comical, but James Austin Johnson sounds exactly like Donald Trump.

    • @Saskinny
      @Saskinny ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes....if you're hard of hearing. Or never heard Trump speak.

    • @chrislrenaud
      @chrislrenaud ปีที่แล้ว

      So much so that Johnson played the telephone voice of Trump in the recent drama She Said

    • @Johnny5Toy
      @Johnny5Toy ปีที่แล้ว

      Not at all

    • @Willups777
      @Willups777 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Saskinny go back to sucking off your male hookers you loser

    • @Saskinny
      @Saskinny ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Willups777 THAT is your way of expressing disagreement? Are you 10? No...12?

  • @Kimock7Autism
    @Kimock7Autism ปีที่แล้ว +5

    huge fan of Dylan - this is great he's spot on

  • @tomhorrid
    @tomhorrid หลายเดือนก่อน

    “I think Calvin Coolidge said that” too good

  • @danum442
    @danum442 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love this guy!

  • @bscepter
    @bscepter ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One of the best impression bits I've ever seen. Ever.

  • @ChipCain
    @ChipCain ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Outstanding. What a acquisition for SNL.

  • @patrickwalsh2361
    @patrickwalsh2361 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    James is the best impressionist on the planet! Astonishing!

  • @veldmach
    @veldmach ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That last Dylan impression makes me want to see him do Tom Waits 💯

    • @Charo352
      @Charo352 ปีที่แล้ว

      I bet he'd do an amazing Tom Waits!! Would love to hear his version of Ol' 55.

  • @John.McConnell
    @John.McConnell ปีที่แล้ว +3

    8:59 might be the most real laugh I've ever seen out of Jimmy

  • @jessm4896
    @jessm4896 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This guy is awesome. After seeing him on Seth Meyers I am a fan! He has wonderful energy.

  • @GodsMemeTV
    @GodsMemeTV ปีที่แล้ว +5

    i never saw a human nose like his. Its unique.

  • @stuartzoo
    @stuartzoo ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Everyone has a Dylan impression but this is next level! 😂

  • @VAPIDISM
    @VAPIDISM ปีที่แล้ว

    Ive always enjoyed this guys spot on Trump impersonation and he does Dylan great, particularly second to last shouty one, hilarious.

  • @HomebrandMusic01
    @HomebrandMusic01 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Holy shit - 90's Dylan was SPOT ON! Go and listen to his song Love Sick for comparison, it's perfectly done.

  • @Monicahohisel
    @Monicahohisel ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love JAJ! Nice to see him on your show

  • @eaglecoeur
    @eaglecoeur ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love him, amazing impressions.

  • @jasonryan3548
    @jasonryan3548 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    i can't get enough of his trump impression.

  • @thelastradio4705
    @thelastradio4705 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    It's not just that he does the impression, he puts every other impression of the same people to shame.

  • @DrMandarino
    @DrMandarino ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So much fun, with also a deep knowledge and too much respect in perfect balance!

  • @villanessa
    @villanessa ปีที่แล้ว +2

    He has the greatest Trump impression. Period. I actually enjoy listening to Trump when it's him 😆

  • @saffold
    @saffold ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing .. we're all in love

  • @JonnyDIY
    @JonnyDIY ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow he's great, glad snl is using their players more than celebrity guests. I may have to watch an episode

  • @lesleyfahrenkamp711
    @lesleyfahrenkamp711 ปีที่แล้ว

    Tooooo good ❤😅❤

  • @michaels.330
    @michaels.330 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Wow, this guy is really talented.

    • @PatFrenchLeafsFan1
      @PatFrenchLeafsFan1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'd love to see him do Cliff Clavin in Cheers Lost Episodes. "Wow! A diary! Yeah! Let's listen."

  • @carolondrey3222
    @carolondrey3222 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man, he is SO good. Talented and fearless.

  • @BabySmurf5921
    @BabySmurf5921 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Loving this guy!

  • @Chr1st8l
    @Chr1st8l ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What a guy!!! Classy entertainment

  • @MargeB1953
    @MargeB1953 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Excellent in every way tonight..Thank you JAJ for being a shining star

  • @plumafina
    @plumafina ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is excellence!