When I was twenty I learned from the records of Josh White. He fascinated me but he was already dead, he died with 54. For me he was a old man. Now I'm 66 and learn from a much younger Josh. But musical authority obviously not depends from age, I'm right now busy writing out what you play. It's not easy but it worth! The descending base run over the B7 is just wonderful. Have a good day! Tom
So great to run into a really old video of young Josh. Already displaying the skill, style and graceful easy confidence that has aged just like fine wine.
Barely 15 years after this song was first performed (Porgy and Bess), my mom and dad were singing this in the car (with perfect harmony) on vacation trips across the USA with me in the back seat as a toddler, taking it all in. Then, my high school music teacher reintroduced this (along with Gershwin's other works) to me and my fellow music appreciation students. I've been revisiting this song for over 65 years, and you nailed every half and quarter tone, nuance, and chord. You never disappoint. Signed, Old New Fan.
Another one of my favorite songs as a kid. And now I love it even more. You are just astounding. I love that you are introducing these classics to a whole new generation. Thanks as always.
Been following Josh for awhile now... I'm always amazed at his left-hand dexterity. My hand won't let me position some of the chords that he uses, let alone to form almost instantly.
See my comment over on your sultans of swing cover. This is what I'm talking about. Laid back and into it. The audience can tell that the music is moving you, you're into it. Really really good playing on this one.
Wow Josh! YOU ARE MUSIC. It ooozes from you. You are ONE with the guitar & the song you're singing. What a Talent! Thank you for sharing your gift with all of us~ We are Blessed~
I just discovered you on you tube, Josh. Glad I did. Not only do you play and sing well, your choice of music is refreshing. It seems not many of your generation are attracted to the music of my generation. You make us proud! Thank you, and keep rocking.
Love how he "bells" out of there! Wow, Josh! To say you've got musical sense is a vast understatement. Loved the performance, and I hope to see much more of what you do!
When I as thinking it couldn't get better comes the solo... AMAZING guitar work!! Keeping the bass groove while playing the melody at the same time...oh come on!!
Have been watching your vids for over a year now. I picked up the guitar around the same time. I'm 55 years old and get inspired every time I watch. Keep them coming.
Awesome! and this guy is feeling it too!!!! lol - love it! - what a great cover of this classic! - great picking and a good voice - very nicely done - keep on keeping on brother- you've got the music in yea - cheers from Canada !!!
The real lesson is to not ask for lessons like this. Josh is a professional, and the way he got to be one was by banging this stuff out in his bedroom like you see in this decade-old clip. If you're unable to recognize the chords he's playing (or heck, Google them), well...that's not a good start. There's no way he can teach you how to expose your soul with vocalization or flourishes on the fretboard. That you have to figure out yourself, my man. What do you suppose musicians did before TH-cam tutorials existed? I'll tell you what they did: they watched, they listened, and they practiced until they got close to being able to replicate it solo. And then they practiced. And then practiced some more.
He's also trained by professionals in school. Not some TH-cam guy that starts with "hey guys!" If you want to play like this, go to music college. No tutorial exists...
@@lordmonty9421 The way most of us have learned is through the generosity of the musicians around us. Of course not without our efforts, but let a man request a lesson. Don't think he deserves your high-horse snark.
@@bcolebuild I re-read my comment and then re-watched the clip, just to see if my opinion had changed. It hasn't. Honestly, this song is a standard. The chords he's using are not only plain to see and would be easily identifiable to anyone a lesson would do any good to, but as I said 4 months ago, even if he can't identify them, he can search them out. All the runs he does throughout? Those come later. I wasn't giving "high-horse snark," I was telling the guy something he needed to hear. He should practice his strumming, practice the chord changes, and he'll get there by himself. "Can you write the tabs for this?" and "Can you please do a lesson for this?" are some of the biggest tropes of guitar content online, and you know this. Alex up there just needs to put his nose to the grindstone, there are no shortcuts.
been watching your videos for several weeks now, try to grab a couple each night - glad you have so many posts. You are an incredible talent! Funny how a few wannabes dislike your videos. Jealousy & immaturity are a bad combination. Keep up the great work and please keep posting!
Make sure you check out his cover of "All of me" (feat. Gonzolo Bergara and the legendary Clipper Anderson) I'm not a big jazz person, but it's really good!
Don't worry about not being able to play like Josh. Just keep playing. Play a bit each day. Have fun and trust that each time to you pick and play, you're playing is getting better. Play YOUR best version and don't try to be as good as someone else. And definitely don't burn your guitars...if you really get to that point, give them away to someone who wants to play, but can't afford to buy a guitar. ;-)
Josh, you deserve every accolade that could possibly be thrown at you man; to say the very least. But your love of Nick Drake, is why I really got invested in your videos. (I truly believe if he were alive still; and heard one of your covers of his songs), would say "Okay, this guy gets me." Keep being you, you stupidly talented phenomena.
Excellent version Josh! Your playing seems passionate and accurate in the same time. How long have you been playing and singing 'cause you look rather young (teen age)?
ive been coming back to this song for so long now. i wish there were tabs
Redo it. Redo this song 9 years later 💜
Redo every song at its 10 year anniversary
PLEASE DO IT 🙏
When I was twenty I learned from the records of Josh White. He fascinated me but he was already dead, he died with 54. For me he was a old man. Now I'm 66 and learn from a much younger Josh. But musical authority obviously not depends from age, I'm right now busy writing out what you play. It's not easy but it worth! The descending base run over the B7 is just wonderful.
Have a good day!
Tom
Is it possible to have a copy ? :p this version sounds perfect!
Finished? :)
Could you share it if/when your done?
So interested too!!!
I agree absolutely. I’m trying to just get the chords down so I can put it on a loop. Any insight would be appreciated..
Once again I find another Josh Turner gem I've never seen before. This is absolutely the best version I've seen for solo performer.
This cover will never get old. Been replaying it countless times already.
10 years on .........and you are still a maestro. God Bless TH-cam and the exposure it has a given to you and other musical geniuses
WHEW!! The boy's GOT IT! 😃😃😃
GREAT job, Josh. Beautiful playing. Beautiful singing/vocal expression. Most impressed. ☺
So great to run into a really old video of young Josh. Already displaying the skill, style and graceful easy confidence that has aged just like fine wine.
Barely 15 years after this song was first performed (Porgy and Bess), my mom and dad were singing this in the car (with perfect harmony) on vacation trips across the USA with me in the back seat as a toddler, taking it all in.
Then, my high school music teacher reintroduced this (along with Gershwin's other works) to me and my fellow music appreciation students. I've been revisiting this song for over 65 years, and you nailed every half and quarter tone, nuance, and chord. You never disappoint.
Signed,
Old New Fan.
Another one of my favorite songs as a kid. And now I love it even more. You are just astounding. I love that you are introducing these classics to a whole new generation. Thanks as always.
I can`t belive, it is the best cover of this song.
well played !!! one of the nicest slickest versions i have heard in years
Found your channel quite by accident. You have some serious talent young man !!
Yes...he's just awesome..! Found these videos completely by accident as well.. so glad l did !!
Been following Josh for awhile now... I'm always amazed at his left-hand dexterity. My hand won't let me position some of the chords that he uses, let alone to form almost instantly.
See my comment over on your sultans of swing cover. This is what I'm talking about. Laid back and into it. The audience can tell that the music is moving you, you're into it. Really really good playing on this one.
Extraordinarily wonderful included bass, rhythm and lead melody! Well done young man!
Still gets the vibe going, even after years.
Wow Josh! YOU ARE MUSIC. It ooozes from you. You are ONE with the guitar & the song you're singing. What a Talent! Thank you for sharing your gift with all of us~ We are Blessed~
I just discovered you on you tube, Josh. Glad I did. Not only do you play and sing well, your choice of music is refreshing. It seems not many of your generation are attracted to the music of my generation. You make us proud! Thank you, and keep rocking.
2011, even back then extremely talented
Love how he "bells" out of there! Wow, Josh! To say you've got musical sense is a vast understatement. Loved the performance, and I hope to see much more of what you do!
Wish I could like more than once. That was beautifully done.
When I as thinking it couldn't get better comes the solo... AMAZING guitar work!! Keeping the bass groove while playing the melody at the same time...oh come on!!
can't believe I've missed this one all this time. would love to see you do an updated version
Josh..I'm 58...just came across your channel...and love your music...you are talented!..and I enjoy your versions of well known songs!
Great job, been watching your TH-cam mix for a while, I just have to say your chord melody technique is exceptional...way to go!
u are so full of music, its breathtaking, genius
a truly gifted musician in every way.
Have been watching your vids for over a year now. I picked up the guitar around the same time. I'm 55 years old and get inspired every time I watch. Keep them coming.
Been watching your videos since you played George Brassens you always great man ! Keep up the good music. U great man
Cheers from France
Really neat cord progressions and playing these licks around.
Awesome! and this guy is feeling it too!!!! lol - love it! - what a great cover of this classic! - great picking and a good voice - very nicely done - keep on keeping on brother- you've got the music in yea - cheers from Canada !!!
I just found this video and I’ve never been happier. Seriously talented
I LOVE THIS SONG, AND YOUR VERSION IS THE #1 EVER RECORDED.
Can you please do a lesson for this, this is fuckin sick man
AGREE AS FVCK
The real lesson is to not ask for lessons like this. Josh is a professional, and the way he got to be one was by banging this stuff out in his bedroom like you see in this decade-old clip. If you're unable to recognize the chords he's playing (or heck, Google them), well...that's not a good start. There's no way he can teach you how to expose your soul with vocalization or flourishes on the fretboard. That you have to figure out yourself, my man. What do you suppose musicians did before TH-cam tutorials existed? I'll tell you what they did: they watched, they listened, and they practiced until they got close to being able to replicate it solo. And then they practiced. And then practiced some more.
He's also trained by professionals in school. Not some TH-cam guy that starts with "hey guys!" If you want to play like this, go to music college. No tutorial exists...
@@lordmonty9421 The way most of us have learned is through the generosity of the musicians around us. Of course not without our efforts, but let a man request a lesson. Don't think he deserves your high-horse snark.
@@bcolebuild I re-read my comment and then re-watched the clip, just to see if my opinion had changed. It hasn't. Honestly, this song is a standard. The chords he's using are not only plain to see and would be easily identifiable to anyone a lesson would do any good to, but as I said 4 months ago, even if he can't identify them, he can search them out. All the runs he does throughout? Those come later. I wasn't giving "high-horse snark," I was telling the guy something he needed to hear. He should practice his strumming, practice the chord changes, and he'll get there by himself. "Can you write the tabs for this?" and "Can you please do a lesson for this?" are some of the biggest tropes of guitar content online, and you know this. Alex up there just needs to put his nose to the grindstone, there are no shortcuts.
That solo part was above and beyond. Great stuff. Made an easy song difficult haha
Wow! Terrific---sounded like 2 guitars playing.
like little wing
Good old times when videos started with fidgeting with the camera. Straight up. Magnificent.
I have completely melted over here. You are so incredibly talented. This is brilliant.
Well done...master of voice, genres and instruments.
I feel that a thums up does not do this performance justice. That was bloody good, sir.
Rayos! Finalmente te encontré.
Hace 10 años por primera vez, y ahora por fin, recuerdo el nombre. Me gusta mucho este cover. Es sublime.
Janis Joplin. Flawless. Amazing. Keep it up.
Your videos make me want to pick up my guitar and WORK at it. Thanks for the music and inspiration.
This kidis so f... good. I'm really a huge fan! Congrats men!
Hey, would it possible to get a tutorial or a tab for this? Would love to play this!
What a great arrangement!
from Porgy and Bess - great song, and very well played! BTW, you remind me of a very young Joe Pass.
Love your version of this classic. I find your playing very inspiring, thank you !
I cannot tell you what joy it is to watch such a natural talent like your kind self.
Zs
Ez hihetetlenül jóóó! Egyszálgitárral!...thanks from hungary!
You are amazing Josh! I will definitely be watching you to see what comes next....
passion. that's the word I was looking for....
Truly the king of covers.
been watching your videos for several weeks now, try to grab a couple each night - glad you have so many posts. You are an incredible talent! Funny how a few wannabes dislike your videos. Jealousy & immaturity are a bad combination. Keep up the great work and please keep posting!
Make sure you check out his cover of "All of me" (feat. Gonzolo Bergara and the legendary Clipper Anderson)
I'm not a big jazz person, but it's really good!
when ur blessed with long fingers like this , u were destined to do one thing , JAM !!!
it's such a nice arrangement.
i'm pretty jelly
I love your music. Brilliant. Versatile. You should make it to the top. Too much bullshit running in the radio nowadays.
I'm still catching up. Man, you've got some singing range, unbelievable. Great guitar playing. ciao.
Wyoming art show!!! Wahoo! And I agree, this is ripe for a redo with a stand up bass and some new flare. Great stuff.
sheer perfection. what life experience enables you to tap into so much emotion at such a young age?
previous lives
Josh: You are a wonderful musician. It's really enjoyable to listen to your arrangements and playing.
I thought my playing was improving until I watched his videos;now I want to burn my guitars
already burned mine
I'm laughing here with you - know exactly , all those wasted hours watching mind numbing TV instead fo practising
Don't worry about not being able to play like Josh. Just keep playing. Play a bit each day. Have fun and trust that each time to you pick and play, you're playing is getting better. Play YOUR best version and don't try to be as good as someone else. And definitely don't burn your guitars...if you really get to that point, give them away to someone who wants to play, but can't afford to buy a guitar. ;-)
I just can't stop laughing reading over and over your comment as I had the same thoughts listening to it and before I read you...
I feel ya. Don't watch his Elenor Rigby cover, it is extra demoralizing.... :-)
You are doing it right,you have a new fan.Thank you for posting.Very nice.
my absolute favourite song and you're wonderful
Josh, you deserve every accolade that could possibly be thrown at you man; to say the very least. But your love of Nick Drake, is why I really got invested in your videos. (I truly believe if he were alive still; and heard one of your covers of his songs), would say "Okay, this guy gets me." Keep being you, you stupidly talented phenomena.
sublime "summertime" ... Thank you...
CD available yet? We really like your music and would like to listen to it more often!
AWESOME version of that song!!! Please do it again with Larkin - that would be 150 percent!
love this song. great work 👌
Jo man,
very nice!
all of your video's
do you got the tablature for this piece?
your new sub
Sep
He looks like he just woke up. ... & this is the first thing he cranks out in the morning?! !!! I can't do anything that good in a whole day!
One of my favorite songs by The Zombies💗
omegat you gotta be kidding me!! thts f**king awesome
So much soul in that could talk with dead people
I would pay good money to see Josh do this live! Outstanding !!
One of my faves.
Gave me goosebumps my dude great job
Hey josh.....greetings from Hamburg Germany. Absolutely fun.tastic... you and your friends...go on
you are an excelent musician
congratulacion
Wow! Very, very impressing!
Love this jazz piece! well done!
You never fail to impress! I have to tell you that I have serious guitar chop envy though!
I'm begging you to do a lesson on this one!
I love it when people say a musician has "natural" talent.....translated that means "practice, practice, practice".......
Great Song. Great Guitar Picking.
Excellent version Josh! Your playing seems passionate and accurate in the same time. How long have you been playing and singing 'cause you look rather young (teen age)?
*****
You are only 21? Wow, what a great feel you have, hope we hear a lot more from you!
Zianeb Z it's doc watsons
A serious talent! Hands down he could be a sessions musician
Geez, i fell in love so fast !
So much talent!
Fabulous stringin' style!!
Have you tried the jazz version ? :P
It's completely different frome this "Doc watson" version.
It goes :
Am7(x2) - Bm7b5 - E7b9 - Am7 - E7 - Am - A7 - Dm9(x2) - F13 - F#m7 - B7 - E7 - E7#9
Am7(x2) - Bm7b5 - E7b9 - Am7(x2) - D9(x2) - Cmaj7 - Am11 - D7 - E7 - Am7 - Bm7 - E7 (-E7#9)
approximately.
That's outstanding Josh! Any chance of you doing a tutorial on this song?
tf fck u even talkin about silly
I mean you can learn different skills to arrange and improvise. You can learn :)
Still waiting on that lesson josh ;) but srsly, would be super great if you did one on this
Спасибо большое , очень понравилось!
Excellent performance, Josh!
Ever considered doing a tutorial for this one? I can't find a tab anywhere close to this level.
Try learning by ear and watching him
not everybody has the skills to learn by ear.. some learn better with tabs!
zewill maybe you havent the skill to learn by ear now but you get if u train
Edgar Bautista agreed
@@edgarbautista1552 hearing cam also hinder your reading I've learned that hard way!
Sick dude! Gonna try learning that!
hi josh,very cool ,very smooth well done
all the best
shane from australia.
You nailed it. Great job.