British guitarist reacts to Junior Brown's ONE OF A KIND guitar!
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- Опубліковано 1 жов 2024
- Tonight I'm taking a look at Junior Brown and a rather unique looking guitar!
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Finally! Junior is probably the most underrated guitar god there is. SRV considered him the best in Austin.
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Agree!!!
When you listen to Junior, you can hear his influence on SRV.
I saw Junior Brown play at a small, 200 capacity club, it was the most amazing show. Also, the loudest show I've ever heard.
Agree!!
Junior Brown is one of the most talented and unique musicians I have ever listened to.
Amen.
Absolutely. The last time I saw him I realized that I was witnessing something super-human.
Yes. We need this Brit to 'cplain it to us .
with a great personality to match!!
He’s jimi hndeix level
Junior the not only the greatest guitarist but his deep earnest Tubb soud voice as a singer is incredible
I'm a recent subscriber, and I must say I'm very impressed with not only the guitarists you are reviewing, but also the quality of your reviews. Well done, sir.
Thanks!
Well said
I believe that is his wife playing with him. I love Jr Brown singing "I'm The Highway Patrol" cracks me up.
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C.S. Lee also mentioned "My Wife Thinks You're Dead". I never saw either one, but this side-splitting comedian is underrated in that field, too. We just saw his guitar work, which speaks for itself, and he is also a top-notch singer.
You are correct. That is his wife Tanya Rae. I think they were married in 1988
I have cd’s of him. When my daughters were home,I loved playing my wife thinks your dead...oldest was not a fan,lol!
@@robertesensee3494 She plays with him all the time.
Junior with The Beach Boys as backup singers playing 409.... now that’s awesome
An American treasure. Limitless styles and genres. Combination of corny and hip.
He does the funniest song ever called My Wife Thinks You’re Dead.... lol
C.S. Lee
Lyrically perfect
i laugh every time i hear it but he is campy enough that the song still is believable. gotta love him.
I never saw that one, but I do know that Junior Brown is a great humorist. He'll have you laughing all night long.
And check out his wife Tanya Rae on guitar. She's an absolute rhythm machine! Saw several of their gigs--Killer show every time!
@Tamara Didn't realize she was his wife! How cool, and yeah, her rhythm is amazing. Noticed that "fanning" right hand right off. She's killin' it!
I’ve loved junior for over 20 years, seen him over 6 times. But, I have to say all shows were great; except one. I saw him about 11 years ago in Arlington Texas, and he was not feeling it. Yelled t soneone in the audience and ended the show early. I hated seeing it, but he is human and I would be first in line to see him again
Thanks for the suggestion!
I didn't realize she was his wife. She is a rock for sure. I love them even more now..lol
Always wondered about her, very cool. Never knew that was his wife.
I saw him in concert once purely by luck. It was in 2000 and while visiting Austin I happened upon an advertisement indicating that he was playing in a park that day. My wife and I decided to go. It was a fantastic concert!
I'm glad you did a video on this performance.
Using the machine head to detune is SO cool musically AND technically.
Doing this, bending out past the nut, and using his finger to pry instead of a whammy bar makes him incredibly fun to watch. He's a true showman.
Thanks for highlighting his talent!
Finally we get to hear Junior. The most underrated guitarist in the world. Great Analysis....Again
Junior Brown
Is a underrated musician
Watch “Highway Patrol” for the full gut-steel experience
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William Jenkins "I got a star on my car and one on my chest....a gun on my hip and the right to arrest..."
@@SuperHeliboy LOVE IT! Oh that reminds me so much of the trucker records my dad listened to back in the day. Dave Dudley, Red Sovine, David Allen Coe among other legends.
FIL, I AM SURPRISED THAT YOU HEARD ABOUT THIS GUY, A LOT OF PEOPLE IN THE USA NEVER HEARD OF HIM, LOL, HE IS A MAN OF MANY STYLES OF MUSIC, HE BLEW MY MIND THE FIRST TIME I HEARD HIM, HE IS GREAT, THANKS FOR THE VIDEO, COUSIN FIGEL
Sadly, I'm not surprised at all. Austin is full of super talented musicians who are not paid. You might be surprised to learn that the Vaughn family has almost as much money as W and probably more than (lying) Trump, and if anybody is better than Stevie, or even his brother Jimmy (sure as hell not Jimi) he gets smothered.
Unfortunately a lot of people’s first contact with JR Brown is through the movie soundtrack to Me,Myself,and Irene.
Going to see him and the Rev Horton Heat in December, can’t wait!! Love Junior Brown!!
That's a double bill! Enjoy!
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Where ?????? Love RHH
TheAcworthdude The Royale, Boston! The Blasters are playing as well....
Im n Georgia :(
The legendary Junior Brown
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If he isn't legendary, he should be!
A moment of love for his amazing wife Tanya Rae Brown. She is a machine on rhythm acoustic, the pinnacle of a neglected art form. She is the rock of the band, without a doubt.
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@@wingsofpegasus They are incredibly underrated singers as well. They do duets with them singing the third and 5th notes of the chord between them so your brain provide the root note of the chord and it sounds like they are singing full chords, not intervals. I have run over several their duets many times, and i eventually worked out the magic trick they are playing on us, so brilliantly. Love 'em.
I stumbled upon Junior Brown years ago and became an instant fan. Besides being a top-shelf guitarist, he was a terrific songwriter. Check out “My wife thinks you’re dead.” Hilarious and skillful.
I'm pretty sure that you're correct, he calls it a guit-steel. And, man can he make it talk!
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Thanks for giving Junior some notice. He is a fantastic guitarist and showman. He can really play the blues too. Love Junior Brown.
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, Junior has those built for him , think he has seven, guitar is a telecaster set up steel is a lap steel, he loves to play and his wife is great THANKS FIL
I hope you’ve listened to him sing as well. He’s top notch!
Junior is one of the best guitarists and like the best guitarists in the world, he is certifiably insane
He's semi crazy... 🤣
Wow, earlier today, I was thinking I should suggest a Junior Brown video to you! :) Love that guy! Great player and lyricist.
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Hey, thanks for doing Jr. Brown. I suggested a few other clips of his a few weeks ago that featured more of his country stuff but this surf medley is great too. He also plays blues like a monster too, channeling Albert King and other greats. He writes hilarious songs too that he sings with a laconic Ernest Tubb- style baritone. Thanks again for your videos.
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Fil thanks so much for all these vids. David Grissom from Austin , Texas has a very unique approach- blues, country, rock all fused together giving him a recognisable sound. Check him out. A great player!
Junior is a monster on the guit steel and his ease and demeanor on his shows makes them a treasure to see. Another great send up from you, Fil. Watching you watch and admire the performers, shows through on your delivery. You've an excellent channel !
Thanks!
Early 90s. Every Sunday night at the Continental Club on South Congress in Austin. I was there listening to Junior in spite of the fact I had German class at 8am Monday morning. I never learned much German, btw.
Junior's wife is playing the rhythm guitar, what a girl!!!!
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Junior was her guitar teacher. He says he "kept her after class".
a good wife will do that for ya
@@ensinitas A really good wife will be a good roadie as well. Carry your speakers, amps, etc.
junior is badass on that guit-steel. one of a kind. the boy can play.
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I saw him open up for the Mavericks in the mid-90s at Pier 6 in Baltimore. I was Music Director at a local country station. He was a PHENOM. We played some of his music on air, but he never really had a major hit. He was too good for country.
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I've seen Junior Brown in concert a couple of times and he blows me away. One of the things I like to do is watch Tanya Brown, his wife, strum like hell on that dreadnought acoustic.
I’ve come to Jr kind of late, but he’s rapidly becoming one of my favorite guitar players. He is all over that guitar bending, sliding, popping, slapping. He’s quite the player and always surprising. In the middle of a country tune he may break into a rock or reggae riff, whatever. Very original and very innovate. Love his style
...Junior’s awesome...love his “Highway Patrol” vid and song...enjoyed it, Fil...
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Heh fil thanks for showcasing junior brown he’s been one of my favorite guitarists for quite a while here’s another guy out of San Francisco who is excellent the great Bill fisell very ethereal player very accurate great tone like junior and it’s bill frissell check out his very unique style of playing also the great Scotty Anderson out of Cincinnati Ohio he’s incredible a total tele master like Danny gatton and another one I think you showcased is the incredible Wes Montgomery the best jazz guitarist ever
Here's an interesting bit for you.
He and srv started about the same time and in the same place.
Not sure if it was my suggestion or another's but thank you very much for this one! I really dig Junior's style and moxie!
Fil, I saw Junior Brown three years ago in Evanston Illinois and I went for a musical ride for two hours, what a performer! He has amazing technique and he can burn on either slide or regular guitar. I saw his special guitar up close and wow! What an extraordinary piece of craftsmanship. Thank you for this analysis.
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God I used to love surf music. Walk Dont run was big when I started playing guitar. Old!
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If you are into surf music, check out the Surfragettes on UA-cam. Especially their recent cover of Toxic...so good!
If anyone hasn't seen his live performance of "Freeborn Man" on Austin City Limits, do yourself a favor and go have a watch.
I still remember the first time I saw Junior Brown play. With the big hat, suit, and mutant guitar, I legitimately thought he might be an alien.
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See Junior in a bar or small venue- he takes no prisoners. Seriously amazing player live. My favorite moment was the encore where he is total rock n' roll mode, crowd is going nuts, you can't hear yourself think. He comes back on stage with the guit-steel over his head like a trophy and does a Mick Jagger impression in a British accent " People....behave". It was awesome.
On the original version of Sugarfoot Rag he goes in and out of Hendrix- "Wind Cries Mary" and a riff from Band of Gypsies. Really cool.
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His wife lays down the rhythm like a machine.
I saw him at a bar in Tulsa with Buddy Miles on drums! (Hendrix's drummer) They tore it up.
I'm going to see him for the first time in Tomball Tx for the first time. I'm super excited for the show! I picked this one because it is a small venue! I know he will deliver! Musicians like this are one in a million in my opinion.
Love that someone finally checked out junior brown. His songs are so fun and love his guitar playing.
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I love the highest patrol song and it's a fun song
Hiway patrol- typo
This is what MTV should have become. Great music and insightful analysis.Thanks so much for being a breath of fresh air.
Thanks! No problem!
I put Junior among my top 39 favorite guitarists. A group that includes guys like Al Dimeola, Zappa, SRV, Segovia, Slash, Santana, Angus Young, Jeff Beck, and Alex Lifeson.
That iconic Guit-Steel of Junior's runs $14500 from Stevens Guitars, a renowned luthier from Texas. Amazing sound by an amazing guitarist.
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Fil , unlike alot of channels who promote "posts and request " your top of the pop brother ! Thanks for alway listening and checking into our suggestions \m/
Well Junior Brown... just amazing some people see him as a "Gag or parody" ...oh no no This man is a true wizard or Texas Swing, Blues and Rockabilly Surf.
There is a more obscure player out there that is a "Parody or Gag Rocker please check out - UKNOWN HINSON.... he has a cult following of Punk/Rockabilly/ Parody ....pretty strange but cool guy... I think your English dark humor will either love or loath him...killer guitatisr.
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Always worth double your money as a live performer. Of course he's a great player but it's always overlooked that he is a fantastic singer, his wife/rhythm guitarist is as well. He's also a heck of a nice guy.
I've been a Junior Brown fan since the mid 90's. His technique BLEW me away the first time I saw him live on TV.
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Every time I hear Junior Brown play Highway Patrol it puts a smile on my face! Love his music!
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One thing I was surprised the first time I saw Junior Brown live - he was LOUD too. Not used to such clean and loud guitar. He's an amazing player, I think he was using Fender Twins, which are 85 watts. His techniques are a lot more than just shown here. Thanks for putting this one up.
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I saw Junior play a free show at a casino, and he had a heavy quilt draped over the front of his amplifier, which was actually placed in front of him near the edge of the stage. I'm not sure if he was protecting the audience from excessive volume or preventing the sound from carrying a hundred and fifty yards out over the casino floor. Anyway, he would have been hearing the sound coming off the back side of the speaker cone!
OMG I haven't thought about Junior Brown in years. Man that guy can play! And that guitar is sick by any standard.
THE ONE AND ONLY .HE IS PHENOMENAL .
Guit-steel, exactly. You pronounced it right.
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Wings of Pegasus : But don't get cocky.
The whole band is great! His wife is fantastic on rhythm guitar and Junior’s technique is out of this world!
much thanks for doing this video(I'm the one who suggested it)...seen him 3 times always entertaining and mesmerizing showmanship with some great humour thrown in , he and his wife are both really great people...now can someone tell me why this man is not considered one of the best guitarists of ever?...
Good question!
Junior Brown was selling his guitsteel model for $13000 USD.
Ah, I see you do know of him. This guy is so over the top talented!
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I'm just waiting for Quentin Tarantino to show up with Uma Thurman and John Travolta!
The best part of your videos is we get to learn about famous guitar players we dont know about but should know.
Expanding our music minds.
Thanks bro.
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Dick Dale -Vale- needs mentioning. The King of Surf Guitar. I saw some videos of Junior many years ago. I thought his custom guitar was unique and it suited his needs. Good video!
Thanks! Yeah Dick Dale 🤘
Doh! Not sure why I wrote Vale. Thanks for the catch, Bill.
Just found your channel and as an acoustic player, I LOVE THESE and your reviews!!!
Thanks Marty!
Thanks for a great video. I love Junior Brown. If you haven't seen his performance of "409" with The Beach Boys, it's worth a look. He outdoes himself on the guit-steel. Thanks again.
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Oh man. Just a couple of hours ago I was listening to Junior Browns "Better Call Saul" theme. I think they call that synchronicity.
Nice!
Only Jr could deliver a song like that! Jr's the greatest! 👍
I’ve seen him live 3-4 times once he had Buddy Miles drumming . He’s the real deal his singing his playing his stage presence, he’s doing the surf medley, walk don’t run , sometimes he throws in secret agent man , he’s also used Java by Al Hirt as an intro . He does it all .
I was doing sound at that show😂
@@mr.carter9004 that’s cool I’ve seen Jr a few times , he puts on a great show ,also in the early 90s me and s friend played an open Mike there . Time flys be well my friend
Junior Brown's one slick picker.
Everybody's really glad to have him. His wife's pretty cool rhythm player also. He does a cool surf medley. Riffs Dick Dale.
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You gotta do my wife thinks you're dead! Hilarious songs. True Junior Brown!
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high tension strings and a punchy picking. But unique are his facial expressions.
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I'm my opinion he's the best player in the world, there are other awesome guitarists
His wife could play rhythm in ANY studio session !
I have been front row in front of his screaming Twins. He melted my face!
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Excellent commentary. Junior and his wife are now doing shows, just the 2 of them on UA-cam. It's so entertaining watching Junior make every tune exciting. His unique voice deserves mention as well. THX Pegasus !
Hes 70 and still has it. Long live JB
I smoked a joint with Junior Brown one time with a few others back in 1993 at a bar in Austin Texas and he was inhaling the joint through his nose, probably to save his voice. Damn I miss those days
I took one look at his guitar and went "What the hell is that!?" Never seen a guitar like that in my life! Really cool though!
He calls it a " Git steel"
He built the first one himself splicing an old Tele and a steel together. There's a company in Texas I believe that makes a copy. Pricey as all get out.
Yep!
Watch Highway Patrol. Epic.
Another good video is Jr Brown and the Beach Boys "409"
I’ve really enjoyed listening to Junior for years. Thanks for this!
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Hi Fil
I meet him here in Florida about 14 years ago. What a fantastic man he is. Funny and a great artist. My favorite was "My wife thinks you dead". So if you get a chance check it out if you haven't.
Have a great day..
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Junior Brown is sooooooo underated. Omg.....I just adore and melt. Great music. Now....this is awesome....but his original songs rock too. Bad ass country western rockabilly punk!!!
Wow....you really do take suggestions !....When I first started watchin your fine takes on guitar players , I mentioned Junior Brown to ya and finally .....in my book he should be famous worlwide (and he is in my neck of the woods) and I do appreciate your time and effort to present a slice of his ability and talent ....if ya want to race , get on the racetrack !
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I drank a whole bottle of Glenlivet 18-Year-Old Single Malt Scotch Whisky; and played my bass and harps to JR this week. I've tried playing the guitar, like his wife but my arm gets tired. lol
The tune called, I Hung It Up by Junior Brown really shows off his talent..
Please visit us in Denver, Colorado next time...Austin "ain't" cool now...too brutal. Of course, Fil, you're ALWAYS welcome in Cheyenne, Wyoming. See ya there there, mate.
Longtime fan of Junior Brown. Sadly, I've only seen him once live, a free outdoor concert in Cleveland Ohio. Tanya Rae can sing too. I think Junior is one of the most underrated, and unrecognized guitarists in the world. First heard him years ago on NPR doing the instrumental, "Peelin' Taters", been hooked ever since.
Amen.
I really like your videos but oh my God stop talking so freaking much. you repeat yourself over and over and over. sometimes we just want to hear the music
The link is always in the description, I'm asked to do it like this 👍
Junior is a great picker, he can play any style of music out there. His steel and blues work is some of the best you'll ever hear.
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I’m sorry but every time I hear some say “whammybar”, I have to say that I’m the guy that coined that term in the late sixties NOT Lonnie Mack. I think people didn’t know who came up with it and just attributed the name to him. He called it a “wang bar”. He even had a song called, of all things, “Wham”! Lol No...I’m the guy! Me! Big deal, eh? (Sorry to rant but...I’m protective of my things) Right! Carry on...
So much fun to watch. Haven't seen Junior Brown in ages. He's in his own lane, cool playing, and his songs are usually very quirky. Thanks for showing this.
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I do not know why but I had always dreamed of Junior, Edward Van Halen and Albert Lee could have jammed together years ago on anything....
RIP Edward.❤
Love junior brown! I really like your enthusiasm and how much you really like hearing people play guitar it's really fun to watch your videos thanks
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I love how Junior "untunes" his top guitar at about 1:18 -- for some twang -- Junior Brown just absolutely MASTERED his chosen instrument, IMHO. Great review, as usual, Wings of Pegasus!
I would love to see a heavy metal or a real rowdy rock band hire him for a tour because he could play his way to fit in some how... ..That would be a crowd drawer,,,even if I hated the band I still would buy a ticket ..
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He played Letterman or Conan with a rock band in the 1990s, footage must be out there. He can rock out, he covers Hendrix "Voodoo Chilli", there is a video on UA-cam or there was content gets taken down, gotta shower.
I looked at one vid and he plays a small bit of You Really Got Me / Te Kinks ua-cam.com/video/YEhv8OQ7KeM/v-deo.html
There is a video of him playing on David Letterman with Stone Temple Piolets. He was playing on the tune Sour Girl
I am exactly heavy metal AND alternative country. Junior is a showman who could capture either audience. I always imagine he is a heavy metal artist in a retro country outfit...1100 Springs style. I saw Marilyn Manson, Bad Wolves and Bush last night. If Junior was playing in Dallas, I would be there tonight. A good show is a good show.
Erica Claptona should watch Junior Brown. Maybe he could improve his playing, which is very boring. The most overratid guitar player of all time.
Love how he uses the tuning pegs to emulate the whammy bar!
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There's a video here on YT where JB is playing a club with several famous players in the crowd and they ALL came up to take a shot at that Guit-Steel! Junior himself played drums while everyone played his Guit-Steel.
I love Junior Brown! Thank you for this! I love listening to your analysis'. I imagine you are a very good teacher!
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I saw Junior Brown at Merlefest near Deep Gap NC and North Wilkesboro Community College around 2000. I've been a big fan ever since.
Fil, You really do such a great explanation of each & every performer that you do an analysis on! (I can't stand this computer!)
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I am so glad that Jr Brown left his Highway Patrol job. That is so dangerous. Besides, brown is talented enough to have built up a following and support himself financially by now.
Guy's a real genius here. I like his Ventures/Link Wray influenced sound.
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My experience of both guitar and Pedal Steel was such that it took me FOREVER to even tune the damned things - never, ever would have dared touch the tuning pegs once I 'got it!' LOL
Phil, Junior is amazing! Very underrated, IMO.
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