Gary Clark Jr. - Bright Lights

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  • @karlwood7329
    @karlwood7329 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +322

    I've discovered this guy in 2024 and he is instantly one of my favorites. Where the fuck have i been?

    • @sleeveho7577
      @sleeveho7577 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

      There's neverending quality music to be found!

    • @Lori-gi7is
      @Lori-gi7is 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

      You have been officially WOKED UP!!! 🤠🥰😊

    • @jmathews470
      @jmathews470 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      Asleep brother, but you're awake now 😂😂

    • @clunde7088
      @clunde7088 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Right?

    • @lisaskaggs9648
      @lisaskaggs9648 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Me too!!! 😂

  • @TheKnight-zf5eb
    @TheKnight-zf5eb 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    I had about 11 or 12 yo when i found this Crossroads DVD on a music store. Watched it for years.

  • @jamesoccasionally
    @jamesoccasionally ปีที่แล้ว +63

    This is a Man with Skills, who will probably never achieve the global recognition he deserves..................

    • @gsk9
      @gsk9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      He has won 4 Grammys

    • @jamesoccasionally
      @jamesoccasionally ปีที่แล้ว

      Is that an American thing where something like "The Grammy's" is a Global thing, I came across Mr Clark Jr by total accident. He deserves more and better............just saying@@gsk9

    • @farhanmuhammadaditomo9452
      @farhanmuhammadaditomo9452 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@gsk9 I love Gary Clark Jr., yet there's a harsh truth. The genre won't sell big in South and East Asian music scene, sadly.

    • @AdvanildoAlves
      @AdvanildoAlves 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      Music is universal!!...From Brazil with love!!...Specially the blues!!..Peace!✌

    • @vivekvicky2595
      @vivekvicky2595 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      let him be like it, tiktokers will ruin his music

  • @aphill2208
    @aphill2208 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +61

    5:33 Im a 70 yr old black, female blues lover , who never thought i would see a artist capture the blues again, after the greats passed on until now!!! Thank you Gary
    I no your name❤

    • @henriqueguzman5481
      @henriqueguzman5481 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      That's a really nice heartfelt matter of fact. 😅 First time ever hearing this brother. Where's his talent been all my life !?
      Peace

  • @PhilCapanelli
    @PhilCapanelli 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +126

    Show some love for the whole band they sound huge!

    • @aitornavarro6597
      @aitornavarro6597 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I mean two drummers is pretty damn big !!! Having two drummers has always fascinated me, takes a lot of coordination and not breaking from the agreed arrangement, fills, etc.

    • @dddunbar775
      @dddunbar775 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      They r huge

  • @mattconnor8677
    @mattconnor8677 4 ปีที่แล้ว +839

    Modern blues rock doesn't get any better than this. I've been listening to these kind of jams since the 1960's and I'm here to tell you... this young man is the REAL...deal.

    • @dspencer1969
      @dspencer1969 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      He's good brother, Try some fish-Samantha Fish

    • @Scorhos
      @Scorhos 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Cristone "Kingfish" Ingram rocks,too.. He's 20 years. Solid talent.

    • @ChristianSimeonofficial
      @ChristianSimeonofficial 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      GeminiiDragon Ballad Of Willie Mae & George lyric video 🚨 MUST SEE 🚨 th-cam.com/video/oLLpOUEfcZk/w-d-xo.html

    • @roryderkson765
      @roryderkson765 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Samantha Fich

    • @obriantomlinson2776
      @obriantomlinson2776 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@Scorhosand Eric Gales!

  • @sfbayareagirl
    @sfbayareagirl 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +70

    I could just watch this on a loop for the rest of my life.

    • @idilhussein6213
      @idilhussein6213 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Did I do 👋🏾

    • @rayclark3043
      @rayclark3043 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I have been@!!

    • @MrRandonYoung
      @MrRandonYoung 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Big Facts!

  • @nitishchauhan8655
    @nitishchauhan8655 3 ปีที่แล้ว +457

    2:10 Probably one of the greatest music shots of all time. A gritty song about fame and pride and then a shot of him capturing the entire crowd in his visor. So cool

    • @jessejive117
      @jessejive117 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Whoa……

    • @barryware7497
      @barryware7497 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Agree...

    • @ChristianSimeonofficial
      @ChristianSimeonofficial 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      GeminiiDragon Ballad Of Willie Mae & George lyric video 🚨 MUST SEE 🚨 th-cam.com/video/oLLpOUEfcZk/w-d-xo.html

    • @vivekvicky2595
      @vivekvicky2595 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      You're right, I took a screenshot of it when I first saw it.

    • @kostakuzmanovic7227
      @kostakuzmanovic7227 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Couldn't agree more

  • @zuzannawisniewska4464
    @zuzannawisniewska4464 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +73

    If you're still listening to this, you're a legend and I love you! ... from Fort Worth, Texas

    • @howardgott4946
      @howardgott4946 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Always up for a bit of lovin’

    • @marvinhunt1049
      @marvinhunt1049 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Ditto from Ft Worth as well!!!

    • @ThomasTwin-f2y
      @ThomasTwin-f2y 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    • @sunkissedn71
      @sunkissedn71 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Love you back 😘💕

    • @HolgerFriedrich-ld1ud
      @HolgerFriedrich-ld1ud 10 วันที่ผ่านมา

      And love from Germany!I see him in Hamburg in Große Freiheit a few Jeans ago.....Great!

  • @tristanludlow2294
    @tristanludlow2294 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2306

    When I was a young kid in austin texas Gary Clark jr was my neighbor and I heard him playing guitar on his porch every night until his dad made him stop true talent from the beginning

    • @colecovington9804
      @colecovington9804 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      really?

    • @sweetwildangel1
      @sweetwildangel1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +61

      THAT YOU CAN TREASURE EVEN IF NOBODY ELSE CAN UNDERSTAND... THAT'S A TRUE BLESSING❣ WHEN I WAS MUCH YOUNGER I USE TO HEAR THIS PERSON PLAYING THE SAX THROUGH THE NIGHT INTO THE EARLY MORNING LIGHT... IT WAS HEAVENLY LISTENING TO IT❣I WAS BLESSED TO HAVE HEARD THE GIFT OF ANOTHER HUMAN BEING WHO DIDN'T HOLD BACK.. PEACE&LOVE🌻

    • @tornandfrayed277
      @tornandfrayed277 5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      I smell shit

    • @elvisa.presley9652
      @elvisa.presley9652 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Torn and Frayed awww is someone jealous

    • @elvisa.presley9652
      @elvisa.presley9652 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I Hate Gays And Black People oh look another very jelly person . 2 for 2

  • @jordaneclevia1384
    @jordaneclevia1384 4 ปีที่แล้ว +628

    The shot of the crowd through those aviators goes HARD.

    • @tracybartel7762
      @tracybartel7762 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Yes! as I watched that shot I thought, I hope he has that image hanging in his home

    • @TauntedSymbol
      @TauntedSymbol 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      that would make a great album cover

    • @feenstma
      @feenstma 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I don't think i'll ever forget it tbh. Not that i was there, but it's just a very cool shot, even after seeing the video dozens of times ;)

    • @nhwnhw02
      @nhwnhw02 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I listen to this every so often as the performance isn't exactly the same sound as it is on the Crossroads Album. This is the first time I noticed the crowd reflected in the sunglasses. What awesome photography! Doyle Bramhall Ii is great on this too.

    • @deqawarsame2681
      @deqawarsame2681 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Reminds me Jimmy Hendrix

  • @JoshuaArterbury
    @JoshuaArterbury ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Bramhall is a living legend and is loving every minute of this experience. You can tell he has mad respect for Gary Johnson and is just soaking it up.

    • @randyrci
      @randyrci 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      I knew it was him, just needed someone else to confirm.
      Both are amazing.

  • @gabrialgenereaux900
    @gabrialgenereaux900 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1271

    When they show a closeup you can see the entire crowd from the reflection in his glasses. It would make a badass album cover

    • @dellpayton8102
      @dellpayton8102 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Dances_ with_weed YEZZZZ!!!!

    • @aquamech154
      @aquamech154 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      One of his album covers is pretty much what you described. It was one of his live albums I think.

    • @NeonNights80
      @NeonNights80 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I was thinking the same thing.

    • @patrickrosington1174
      @patrickrosington1174 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Exactly what i thought i was in printed and on my wall as a screen. Itd be dope

    • @kyleimlah2217
      @kyleimlah2217 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Album called "reflections"

  • @GranulatedStuff
    @GranulatedStuff 8 ปีที่แล้ว +509

    Technically, one of the best live recordings I've ever heard.

    • @mikezimmerman9547
      @mikezimmerman9547 8 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Will not argue with ya! Saw him in concert! mind *BLOWN*

    • @bravosierra186
      @bravosierra186 8 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Absolutely!

    • @RaVenDaWn999
      @RaVenDaWn999 8 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      It is a fantastic cut, band, vocals, ax, all of it, the production would have been more crisp (wow, huh, pretty crisp as is) if they used the new 803PC-6 system, as it separates all instruments by setting and ranges as well... be in the storm, watch the storm -be the storm. You gonna; know his name and he doesn't even "rap" that name 20 times as so many do, ciao now

    • @keithrose4227
      @keithrose4227 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Granulated haha what. not even close. his solo is really sloppy and repetitive. i mean its groovy, but not at all technically sound.

    • @GranulatedStuff
      @GranulatedStuff 8 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      I was talking about the quality of the live recording, not his skill level

  • @JavierReyes-sc4ud
    @JavierReyes-sc4ud 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +61

    Gary Clark Jr. is not the hero we deserve but the hero we need.

  • @JG-bq6yo
    @JG-bq6yo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Not a smart phone in sight, people just enjoying the moment!

  • @benjamincarney9875
    @benjamincarney9875 11 ปีที่แล้ว +154

    That close up shot of him at the mic and the reflection of the crowd in his shades at 2:20 is awesome

  • @emiliacanet8605
    @emiliacanet8605 4 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    Who's ever listening in this precise moment in time. You are my soulmate !

  • @usamaattique2740
    @usamaattique2740 3 ปีที่แล้ว +279

    This solo is probably one of the best i've heard in a long long time. Gary is a freaking beast, too much wind and swagger

    • @9thchild358
      @9thchild358 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Check out the cover of have a cigar by the main squeeze.

    • @Bryan-ww9ql
      @Bryan-ww9ql 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@9thchild358 I second this

    • @brunodelandev
      @brunodelandev 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Listen to the live of "when my train pull in". In this live for this particular song the solo is on another level almost to the one from Jimmy Hendrix and Carlos Santana. And the voice is perfection.
      Since i saw and listen to this live i became a fan.

    • @paulmastracco5068
      @paulmastracco5068 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      One

    • @paulmastracco5068
      @paulmastracco5068 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Marcy where I grew up

  • @sleeveho7577
    @sleeveho7577 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +16

    The picture is one of the most iconic photos I've seen as far as music goes. Absolutely brilliant

  • @shawno66
    @shawno66 5 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Gary Clark Jr. is the last torch bearer of rock-n-roll. Thank you sir.

  • @EarthWindandFirepower0990
    @EarthWindandFirepower0990 5 ปีที่แล้ว +544

    KIDS STOP THE VIOLENCE.CHILL OUT AND LISTEN TO GOOD MUSIC LIKE DIS.PEACE

    • @zodiac909
      @zodiac909 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Amen.

    • @godsguitar101
      @godsguitar101 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@zodiac909 I agree to that listen to the peaceful tunes and keep to yourselves life should be peaceful and happy VIOLENCE is stupid

    • @BiteTheCurbNow
      @BiteTheCurbNow 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yessir I agree

    • @bondalero0074
      @bondalero0074 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Agreed, brother! SRV,David Gilmour,Eric Clapton,& Jimi Hendrix are my all time favorites; now digging Mr. Clark as well!#🐐#🎸@Marcus Reeves

    • @rtdejimasan893
      @rtdejimasan893 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      As a wise man once said, “All You Need Is Love”.

  • @susanreed2802
    @susanreed2802 9 ปีที่แล้ว +417

    Clapton stated that Gary Clark Jr. would carry on great guitar playing for generations...I agree ! this is smokin'

    • @pattbrown4170
      @pattbrown4170 9 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Susan Reed Clapton should know. I've been lov"n Clark's music since saw him on Austin City last year or so.

    • @DrSteveBrule552
      @DrSteveBrule552 7 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Susan Reed when Clapton says you're one of the best...youre one of the best

    • @madhudason
      @madhudason 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Clapton is getting close to dementia.

    • @blackblurable
      @blackblurable 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Madhu Dason Your comment made my day, thanks a lot I lol’d

    • @stephanwackman5816
      @stephanwackman5816 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Is funny, the guitarist in the yellow shirt, Doyle Bramhall, worked together with Clapton on multiple albums, 'Sessions for Robert J' being one

  • @scotthayes1210
    @scotthayes1210 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    The bass player is the coolest guy on the planet! Love that dude!

  • @rachelflatt3065
    @rachelflatt3065 5 ปีที่แล้ว +250

    My dad got me into Gary Clark jr. He passed 4 months ago and I get to see him next Friday for the first time. It’s kind of bittersweet

    • @lopezdingos
      @lopezdingos 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      hang in there rachel. i know how you feel i my fathers been gone 3 years and it still hurts. we played guitar together whenever we got the chance. it has gotten a little easier. just remember he'll always be with you.

    • @johnnylee7471
      @johnnylee7471 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Rock out with Gary! RIP to ur dad who knew music

    • @bhupikaushal
      @bhupikaushal 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Hey!! Just read your post but it either seems your heading for something or your going to do something... I know (and I know it sounds clithe) but he wouldn't want you to do anything silly!! I lost my sister about 13 years ago and we were best friend in fact whilst she ill I made her promise me to never leave me alone in this fuckin world but she did!! It broke me more than you can Imagine... But you take each day as it comes good or bad and you soldier on!! and over time you realise life is beautiful with them or without them but they are ALWAYS ALWAYS with you!! Hope I'm not speaking out line or this post is way too late but hope it helps even just a little.....peace

    • @zodiac909
      @zodiac909 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I feel your pain missy, but I envy you at the same time

    • @davidcastillo7196
      @davidcastillo7196 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I'm really sorry for your loss.

  • @jonquist9950
    @jonquist9950 4 ปีที่แล้ว +500

    Just discovered this guy today & I'm hooked.

    • @luizvarella3563
      @luizvarella3563 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Me too. Im living inside this video since this day

    • @culturanangara2350
      @culturanangara2350 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Welcome to the jungle.

    • @grahamwillis585
      @grahamwillis585 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Welcome to the future of blues, I only discovered him 2 years ago and so glad I did unfortunately with the current restrictions not likely to see him play anytime soon.

    • @SwaroopKodur234
      @SwaroopKodur234 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I'm really jealous of you now.

    • @jantz01
      @jantz01 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Me too. I just randomly stumbled upon it

  • @darkopjevac4590
    @darkopjevac4590 5 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    This is how the Legends are born.
    No one knows who you are.
    You get out on that stage.
    Blow the livin' soul out that guitar...
    And everyone knows your name!!

    • @gogotuners765
      @gogotuners765 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Gary can play some mean guitar from the gut!!!

    • @tikitac3663
      @tikitac3663 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@gogotuners765 You feel his music from deep down ..very cool

    • @alexbucher5179
      @alexbucher5179 ปีที่แล้ว

      He's truly a force of nature! 💯🔥

    • @ImYourBoogieManThatsWhoiAm
      @ImYourBoogieManThatsWhoiAm 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes

  • @rickym936
    @rickym936 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Stevie Ray & Prince are so proud 👏.... love and respect from SC, USA

  • @dhendrixfilms
    @dhendrixfilms 9 ปีที่แล้ว +775

    This guy is the savior for modern blues.

    • @KayraSururi
      @KayraSururi 7 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Not when Marcus King is alive.

    • @rebekahwilliams479
      @rebekahwilliams479 7 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      That’s right... Gary Clark Jr. and Eric Gales are the only ones bringing this kind of sound to a new generation of listeners... thank God they continue putting out real music and playing from a place in their soul!

    • @rebekahwilliams479
      @rebekahwilliams479 7 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Now I’ve gotta find this Marcus King! Thanks for turning me on!

    • @cadcam-user151
      @cadcam-user151 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Marcus King has got a complete different style.

    • @greenwoodmills1381
      @greenwoodmills1381 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Neither GCJR or Marcus King are blues though. They aren’t going to save the blues. But at least Gary can sing. Marcus King sounds like a dying goat.

  • @Starsk25
    @Starsk25 4 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I was watching Clapton's Crossroads Fest on TV, and was getting bored. Until Gary came on the TV. Holy... who's that?! OMG, he's wonderful. So happy to hear the Blues is still alive.

    • @luannbradshaw3012
      @luannbradshaw3012 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Where's Clapton 😅 that's Johnnie Lang

  • @zodiac909
    @zodiac909 5 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    This man is the DEFINITION of a living legend, it's a shame that rest of the world has not caught onto his talent yet.

    • @feenstma
      @feenstma 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Perhaps, although i saw him live for the 2nd time yesterday (as special guest to Guns n Roses in Groningen), there were quite a few people amazed by his performance. Definitely a living legend.

    • @lucavila4052
      @lucavila4052 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      i agree with you, this guy is a CRACK

    • @jacobwinn2765
      @jacobwinn2765 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Kiwi here, we hear him, don’t worry.

    • @evanseps5773
      @evanseps5773 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's why label it as a talent

    • @evanseps5773
      @evanseps5773 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's why label it as a talent

  • @patdees420
    @patdees420 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +41

    I circle back to this performance every once in a while to get my face rocked clean off. Musicianship, sound crew and camera work all FIRE.

    • @l1k3asir
      @l1k3asir 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Same! It blows me away EVERYTIME!

  • @69ragster
    @69ragster 8 ปีที่แล้ว +419

    It's guys like Gary Clark that have helped me to break free from the boredom of main stream music!

    • @williammiller9295
      @williammiller9295 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      69ragster right on

    • @Cheguebuddha
      @Cheguebuddha 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Try Rage Against The Machine instead ;) I promisse you will not feel bored! :P

    • @dboblues8778
      @dboblues8778 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Listen to Junior Kimbrough... The Rolling Stones went to his juke joint in Mississippi to hear him...

    • @lisaweaver986
      @lisaweaver986 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      He was taught before mainstream music. The Best artists stick to them blues! Its that DEEP!

    • @szabogergely9910
      @szabogergely9910 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      !

  • @darrenmurphy3660
    @darrenmurphy3660 3 ปีที่แล้ว +124

    This live performance is so much better than studio version......WOW!

    • @natlove219
      @natlove219 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah that record was stripped of vibe.. sad..

    • @kenka5943
      @kenka5943 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sooo much better. I listened to the studio version once. Never again

    • @pasthuman
      @pasthuman 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I prefer his live stuff. Especially Blak & Blu live.

    • @feenstma
      @feenstma 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I find Gary Clark Jr to be MUCH better live than any studio version i've heard of any of his songs. Go look up When my train pulls in @ Jam in the Van!

    • @randycampbell9809
      @randycampbell9809 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Absolutely!!!!

  • @lynneyb2469
    @lynneyb2469 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +24

    Freakin amazing! What a talent! The awards shows are filled with crap artists! Put this man on stage at the Grammys!!!🎉🎉🎉

  • @leoboudreau4990
    @leoboudreau4990 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    My favorite thing in life is hearing electric guitar played just like this!

  • @theorangegoodness
    @theorangegoodness 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    His voice, rhythm, tone, riffs, band, vibe… love

    • @henriqueguzman5481
      @henriqueguzman5481 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Sounds somewhat like Robin Trower. Great talent this fella. Got it on repeat. Facts. Peace

  • @PolywellFan4512
    @PolywellFan4512 2 ปีที่แล้ว +437

    What you don't realize, was this was his breakthrough moment. Until this point in his career nobody outside Austin knew who he was. He was given a shot; He Nailed His Moment.

    • @petergunner8666
      @petergunner8666 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Grammy and many prices.....these days he is supporting GunsnRoses on tour......

    • @brendo849
      @brendo849 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      Doyle Bramhall II deserves credit here I think. Great players. Great to see one let the other come to the fore and not insert themselves. Great performance all round.

    • @alectronicmail
      @alectronicmail 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Reminds me of how it was only after Jimi Hendrix found fame in the UK that the Americans wanted to take notice. Until then he was only another “black man” who had his amps turned down. Legends prevail ✌️

    • @Mikeys.Harley.Garage
      @Mikeys.Harley.Garage 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      damn right

    • @traynhamlarson6625
      @traynhamlarson6625 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      They all knew his name by the end of the night, that’s for damn sure

  • @narimanney2707
    @narimanney2707 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +39

    No body notice the fact that at 3:30 the guy in the Yellow tshirts was supposed to play his solo but due to technical difficulty there was no sound and he says it in Gary's ear and Gary improvises for the rest of the song ,LIVE, mind-blowing

    • @julieb8156
      @julieb8156 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +14

      The man in the yellow tee shirt is Doyle Bramhall II.

    • @quillerszasza
      @quillerszasza 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@julieb8156 and he's one of the handful of people playing on a right handed guitar with his left hand! :)

    • @utsukmusic
      @utsukmusic 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      He wasn't, if you know the progression of the song, garys continued solo isnt improvised, it ran exactly as it should have.

    • @narimanney2707
      @narimanney2707 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@utsukmusic u ever heard the studio version? I don't think so, Do you know anything about music, I don't think so

    • @MrRickscrux
      @MrRickscrux 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ​​@@julieb8156and Bramhall is a talent on his own.

  • @dmbfreak41
    @dmbfreak41 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I will never forget this performance! It was hotttt, humid and we were getting tired until this livened everyone up!

  • @gradybrowning3976
    @gradybrowning3976 5 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    Refreshing to see a real musician these days. The Man is fire.

  • @acmebrew
    @acmebrew 9 ปีที่แล้ว +136

    I've listened to this dozens of times and I'm nowhere near tired of it. This is just a piece of smokin' guitar. As for all the comparisons....who gives a shit who some person you've never met compares Gary Clark to someone like Hendrix.Or SRV, or whoever. Just appreciate GC Jr for who he is and how he plays.

    • @blake-qh9xp
      @blake-qh9xp 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      love you brother

    • @bdrums97
      @bdrums97 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I know this is late lmao but I couldn't have said it better

    • @dazaddcsylock33
      @dazaddcsylock33 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Omg Me!

    • @billwalker4836
      @billwalker4836 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That's straight up Bob Kaufman. I like a lot of different musicians and I don't really care really at all, what anybody else thinks about them.

    • @marzillabryson6370
      @marzillabryson6370 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      To each his own. he does Clark very well.

  • @geniej9093
    @geniej9093 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    And just hear that humble "Thank You". I thank you Mr. Clark

  • @AutomationCodeMonkey
    @AutomationCodeMonkey 5 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    That solo has to be one of the best I've ever heard. The band is ridiculously tight as well, wish I could have been there.

    • @Fnberg744
      @Fnberg744 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      At 4:34 when he transitions and the crowd has to snap out of it like oh shit we just got our faces melted better holler for it

  • @sherrysawyer6819
    @sherrysawyer6819 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Other level voice, guitar, and stage presence… thankful to have found his music!

    • @davidcollins1627
      @davidcollins1627 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Me too. I'm totally hooked. Now I have to plan a road trip to see him live 🎶🎼👍😎💗💗

    • @elizabethmcleod246
      @elizabethmcleod246 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @gbncondor6720That’s Doyle Bramhall 2

  • @jenszimmer945
    @jenszimmer945 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    crossroads hopefully never ends,money or whatever should not be the reason...this is extra-ordinary

  • @RyanKelly-b1x
    @RyanKelly-b1x ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Probably the most underrated musician in recent time! True heart and soul!

  • @novemberonathursdaymanymoo7459
    @novemberonathursdaymanymoo7459 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    My sister just turned me on to this song... man o man! What a jam.. not to mention Gary Clark Jr is frickin beautiful.. what a voice!!!

  • @drewkoeppel156
    @drewkoeppel156 7 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    I love how this song just drives the hell out of a minor. literally one chord the entire time lol. I love how they embrace the effectiveness of simplicity and focus on tones, emotions, the overall vibe/feel of the song, etc. It's an honest display of discipline and maturity when musicians demonstrate how less is more. very tasteful!

    • @cathycampbell8450
      @cathycampbell8450 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Great analysis! ...The one chord wrapped in road-base with speed bumps covered in velvet. Building and falling intensity. If music teachers want to get kids into music of all genres, this should be one of the pieces they turn the kids onto. He's straight, cool and genuine ... looking forward to seeing him age over the years

    • @elizabethmcleod246
      @elizabethmcleod246 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cathy Campbell I so agree....

    • @AnnaLVajda
      @AnnaLVajda 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Smooth

    • @mynameiskikko13
      @mynameiskikko13 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      There are chord changes throughout the entire song

  • @detroitlady9282
    @detroitlady9282 4 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    How the hell do you give this thumbs down? I've seen this guy live, with Clapton. Don't get any better! This kid is phenomenal!

    • @alhopkins185
      @alhopkins185 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sorta like the 3k down thumbs for SRV. Either their fingers up is messed up or they are soul less.

    • @wolfganggutmann3421
      @wolfganggutmann3421 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      cause they didn`t know the difference of upside and downside?? regards and smile.

  • @vincentcomelli254
    @vincentcomelli254 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    hello de la belgique 52 ans mais enfin de la bonne music ça réveille nos oreilles et l'envie de mooverrr et d'apprendre à cette pauvre jeunesse la vrai zik

  • @CSOne_
    @CSOne_ 5 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    Love the Reflection of the Crowd in, Gary’s Aviators in this video. Rippin’ Chords, the way Rock and Roll was meant to look and sound.
    Good Stuff!

  • @stevieann2491
    @stevieann2491 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I keep coming back for this again and again.

  • @bltdrive3939
    @bltdrive3939 2 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Saw him live... I've been to quite a few concerts in my time and Gary is one of the few artist that I've completely gone out of my body while listening to someone play live.

  • @noahcorreiaphotography
    @noahcorreiaphotography 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    This is probably one of the best live performances I've ever seen. Gary Clark Jr. is a legend on the guitar.

  • @GuzzWeber
    @GuzzWeber 8 ปีที่แล้ว +120

    watching Gary is like a lesson on how to be confortable with the guitar, pure talent

    • @roxannedeboer3134
      @roxannedeboer3134 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      checkout "The BOTS"

    • @crlchs
      @crlchs 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Pure talent indeed. It's obviously a gift. He's probably related to royalty somewhere along his ancestry.

  • @jamesdelcol3701
    @jamesdelcol3701 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I have been waiting for this video to come back around. I was checking this out a couple of years ago. This is sweet blues, modern day blues. If you're a blues fan and you haven't seen this, you missed the last chapter in the story. This guy is the next blues star. It was Steve Ray Vaughan and now it is Gary Clark Jr. He's it. Gary Clark Jr. has a Jimi Hendrix feel with a back beat blues. Hot stuff...

  • @evelynsparrow8265
    @evelynsparrow8265 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Gary Clark Jr is off the hook, his concert at Lollapalooza was over the top and soo jammed. This guy arrived awhile ago! Welcome you all who are new to him! Glad you finally found him. Trying to get tix to a concert in May, barely any tic left at Red Rocks in Colorado!

    • @nickchowanec2555
      @nickchowanec2555 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Going to see him in Connecticut at Sound on Sound festival

  • @matthewhobbs3254
    @matthewhobbs3254 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The crowd shot in his glasses... Superb. Best picture, ever

    • @mookiestewart3776
      @mookiestewart3776 ปีที่แล้ว

      Fucking amazing shot for his coming out party. Absolutely beautiful

  • @jameslumpkin3334
    @jameslumpkin3334 8 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    One of the GREATEST "LIVE" recordings......ever..... YOU caught Lightening in a bottle Gary. And Doyle just has that missing ingredient, and the dual drummers..........BRILLIANT!!!!!!

  • @yellowjohnny1
    @yellowjohnny1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    this tune NEVER fails to put hair up on my arms after like 12 million listens to .. looove this man his style his tone thank you god for gary clark jr in this age of music made by general motors and cheez wiz ..

    • @barryware7497
      @barryware7497 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hes uh pretty fuckin great!..😎

    • @ChristianSimeonofficial
      @ChristianSimeonofficial 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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  • @brendanoleary6239
    @brendanoleary6239 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    One of the best live performances I’ve seen. Must have watched this countless times over the years! My default setting!

  • @vincentzack
    @vincentzack 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Gary Clark Jr. I just discovered him. Fantastic band and this man plays with soul, style, and heart. Ice Cool. Puts players like Malmsteen in their place.

  • @williambennett7033
    @williambennett7033 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Gary and his band are underrated big time he has alot of good music. Love thier style it has a little bit of everything in it

  • @hankwells8723
    @hankwells8723 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    All the thumbs to this for being live

  • @tubemonks
    @tubemonks 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    I just CANNOT stop listening to this guy. Amazing!!

  • @crlchs
    @crlchs 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    One of my FAVORITE songs forever. Please, please come to D.C/VA/MD area. It would be a gift from the Lord! : )

  • @tigerboi9694
    @tigerboi9694 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    The entire song is almost just one chord the whole time... this is incredible. Let it go to your head, Gary🤩

  • @816thatguy
    @816thatguy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    Ive listened to this live verson a 1000 times. Still bobbin my head getting goosebumps. They absolutely kill it. Omg

    • @spyjuice409
      @spyjuice409 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have about 200 youtube vids....one of my favs....go boy...I know your name NOW!

    • @elizabethmcleod246
      @elizabethmcleod246 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same here……it’s amazing.

  • @RadiatedLlama
    @RadiatedLlama 9 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I just love the tone of this song. Like he's aspiring to get big. And at his biggest gig to date at that point he remains stoic behind those giant aviators. He's just so blues. Its great.

  • @paulylah
    @paulylah 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Back again, been around 2 years.
    GOOSEBUMPS every single time.
    Shame the crowd is dead, all of them just standing around

  • @EllJQ
    @EllJQ ปีที่แล้ว +27

    Why the audience isn’t going insane I dont know. Legendary.

    • @sleeveho7577
      @sleeveho7577 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      When the music absolutely captures you it can be hard to move sometimes!

    • @StayWavyK
      @StayWavyK 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@sleeveho7577amen

    • @sonnylambert4893
      @sonnylambert4893 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Captivating. Gobsmacked. Intoxicated. Mesmerized.....

    • @eric4041
      @eric4041 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Well it was because this was during Crossroads in Chicago many years ago and all the Boomers were asleep until The Clap took the stage

  • @sheshekifa8078
    @sheshekifa8078 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I remember Gary Clark jr, his parents and my family went to the same church.,Austin Tx. I also remember when he played downtown Austin on 6th street..Gary Jr .know how to play that Guitar!! I also loved him in the movie "Honeydripper".

  • @thefiles2501
    @thefiles2501 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    This performance and the John Mayer trio's performance of ain't no sunshine at the same festival are my two favorite live performances of all time.

    • @bioniz
      @bioniz ปีที่แล้ว

      100% agree

  • @seanb3631
    @seanb3631 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Texas pride much respect

  • @sharonpeppers3341
    @sharonpeppers3341 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    #GARYCLARKJR #BRIGHTLIGHTS Gary is outstanding. He speaks with his guitar. What an extraordinary performance by this young guitarist. It was obvious from the beginning that he was a rare talent. This is a rare gem #EXTRAORDINARY 🥁🥁🎹🎺🎷🎸💛💚💙🧡💜💖❤️

  • @missyp4433
    @missyp4433 7 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Brilliantly talented! He has a long music career in front of him and I cannot wait to see it! Fan for life!!!!

  • @russhemple38
    @russhemple38 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I've been in love with guitars and the playing of them for over 50 years. I can play most anything I hear, and that's a bunch. Gary blows me away kinda like Terry Kath of Chicago. Just scratch your head and enjoy the sound because you will not figure it out.

  • @mikej2618
    @mikej2618 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    This live performance of Bright lights is for me the best one from far!!! All the band is making an outstanding musical performance, each one of them are pure talents, thanks to you all guys!!! 👏👏👏

  • @nellojmastracco3028
    @nellojmastracco3028 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Can't wait to see him in a few months at Beak & Skiff in Lafayette, NY. This dude is awesome

  • @PIXbyGrant
    @PIXbyGrant 6 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    So powerful - One of the best live filming and audio...

  • @sharmishtaa
    @sharmishtaa 5 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    and after all the incredible performance he closes with that billion-dollar smile and says "thank you"-- what a gorgeous man and equally gorgeous family. bless u all, love from india

  • @hancockfamilyfarms9493
    @hancockfamilyfarms9493 6 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Gary Clark Jr is the epitome of American music!

  • @natewalker2624
    @natewalker2624 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The reflection of the crowd in his sunglasses is top tier cinematography

  • @nickademus489
    @nickademus489 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    One of the greatest songs ever. Everyone at this festival had better recognize how lucky they were to experience this.

    • @barryware7497
      @barryware7497 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      They'lll allways remember it.
      Thats what your call greatness.

    • @ChristianSimeonofficial
      @ChristianSimeonofficial 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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  • @AlexAyyyyyy
    @AlexAyyyyyy 8 ปีที่แล้ว +190

    I love when they do a close up on Gary's face like at 4:45. You can see a reflection on his sunglasses that shows you what it must look like from his perspective.

    • @luh_miss
      @luh_miss 8 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I liked your observation. you have sensibility like artist

    • @wardropcr
      @wardropcr 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I saw the same thing - but my question is, where the heck is the camera?

    • @zebrahawk9329
      @zebrahawk9329 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      walker632 just look like generic aviators. you can find em at Walmart, unless you want name brand shit which would be Ray Ban

    • @aumenarys
      @aumenarys 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      "brand shit" lol If you go with a brand like Ray-Ban, you buy quality and glasses that actually protect your eyes, unlike the ones at Walmart. They will last you a lifetime if you take care of them properly. I use Aviators that are around 30 years old, I just had to change the nose pads 10 years ago because I lost one somehow. I agree that a brand name is not a guarantee of quality, but for some brands it is.

    • @sheepinatree6577
      @sheepinatree6577 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Alexei Pacholuk oh god idk what I would do if someone just handed me a microphone and told me to sing my favorite song

  • @pootershnitzel
    @pootershnitzel 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    To think, 10 years ago now? My goodness, this is by far my favorite live performance of this song. Raw. Love it

    • @whodatdarwin2657
      @whodatdarwin2657 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      10 years ago eh? Raw eh?
      Damn right it is!!
      I just found Clark 15 Dec 2021. I envy your last 10 years and look forward to the next 10 with bluesy jamming.

  • @lisaweaver986
    @lisaweaver986 ปีที่แล้ว

    The bright light to Blues rolls of a churches. Isn't no lie good friends. Pure at it.

  • @shermansmith1331
    @shermansmith1331 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    One of the best live clips I've seen or heard. Outstanding

  • @monikita777
    @monikita777 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I can't believe I'm just hearing this awesome sound now. This man has such a smooth sound... loving all of it!!!!

  • @eewillyte6162
    @eewillyte6162 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    When I saw this on a PBS Eric Clapton special it was the first time I ever heard of him and this song ,since then I have downloaded different versions of it ,including the studio version,and this is by far the best version of this song I have found . Saw him at the Beale street music festival in Memphis a couple years ago his version of this song that night didn’t come close to this ...Absolutely outstanding performance !!!

  • @collbt
    @collbt 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Dare I say it! Shades of Hendrix. Gary Clark Junior is phenomenal.

  • @iko250
    @iko250 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    This man is just .... amazing guitar player , number one !

  • @076don
    @076don 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Love this song and any artist with two drummers means serious business

  • @superdriver777
    @superdriver777 4 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    I love this riff. So heavy, just the right amount of crunch, and then the fuzz licks interspersed...

    • @lornalkim6880
      @lornalkim6880 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Pls Translate your Slang☺

  • @ltsgarage7898
    @ltsgarage7898 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I said it before and I’ll say it again. He has a great rhythm section behind him which give him the ease of playing even better because he knows no one is going to be off.

  • @chadsingleton6523
    @chadsingleton6523 9 ปีที่แล้ว +682

    Gary is awesome! he proves that u don't have to be a ridiculous shredder or a technical genius to be considered a guitar heavy weight. you just need the passion. to me that beats all the technical skill in the world

    • @dudemanismadcool
      @dudemanismadcool 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      +chad singleton hey could you elaborate? I am in the early stages of learning guitar and to me it obviously looks like he is basically as good as you get. By technical skill are you referring to the solo/riffs he plays, are they considered simple?

    • @DarthJacobi
      @DarthJacobi 9 ปีที่แล้ว +26

      +dudemanismadcool he means like he's kinda anchored into the minor pentatonic scale which is the first thing most people learn (towards soloing) like he's not doing some crazy stuff like Clapton where he jumps all over the neck and merges scales and triads. He kinda hangs out in one shape for the most part.

    • @dudemanismadcool
      @dudemanismadcool 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Jacob Huddleston ah I get ya thanks for the explanation, what is your opinion on John Mayer? I know he is very good but would you consider him a technical master of guitar? Will have to check out some Clapton.

    • @chadsingleton6523
      @chadsingleton6523 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ya jacob said it perfectly

    • @DarthJacobi
      @DarthJacobi 9 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      +dudemanismadcool John Mayer is one of the better guitarists of the modern generation. He's really technical and I personally like melodic solos, like Mayer plays, those are the kind of solos you'll end up humming while your going about your day. Mayer is pretty complex with some of the stuff he plays, a lot of the time (at least for me) I'll have to rewind a video a few hundred times to figure out what exactly he's doing.

  • @edgyeric4385
    @edgyeric4385 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I'm just discovering this guy and he is by far one of my favorite artists

    • @The_Totes_Adorbs
      @The_Totes_Adorbs 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yup, dude is legit. I first heard his music in the Netflix series Luke Cage. That entire series has one of the best sound tracks any media has ever had. So much blues, jazz, reggae.

    • @ChristianSimeonofficial
      @ChristianSimeonofficial 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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  • @ddesign63
    @ddesign63 7 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    He's right! I know his name now. GARY CLARK JR.
    Thank You Jesus, someone stood up and played that Funky Music again. "Blues" and "Balls" are back in Rock & Roll.

  • @barryware7497
    @barryware7497 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Was asked my favorites songs ever..
    Jeez..
    This song would be top ten...ever!