He wrote this HUGE HIT for Prince and Morris Day and The Time

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  • Опубліковано 8 лют 2025
  • SEE FULL INTERVIEW HERE ➡️ • Jesse Johnson Plays Hi...
    Jesse Johnson plays his guitar part from the hit song “Jungle Love” by The Time, and tells the story of how he presented this song to Prince after acting class (in preparation for the recording of Purple Rain). This story marks the beginning of Jesse’s time recording with Prince and Morris day as a member of The Time. This video is one part of our upcoming "The Guitarist Behind..." interview with Jesse Johnson - please subscribe and turn on notifications so you know when the full interview releases!
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 307

  • @VertexEffectsInc
    @VertexEffectsInc  4 дні тому +3

    *SEE FULL INTERVIEW HERE* ➡ ua-cam.com/video/odeIqAY4q08/v-deo.html

  • @MichaelBuieFilms
    @MichaelBuieFilms День тому +6

    These interviews with Jesse Johnson are legendary!

  • @DavidMarkThomasMusic
    @DavidMarkThomasMusic 8 днів тому +134

    Jesse doesn’t get the credit he deserves and The Time are just, great ones 🙌🏼

    • @chrismilton3895
      @chrismilton3895 8 днів тому +5

      All of them are great! Jesse was on Obama's team as the white house music director!!!

    • @CJsVisionsAndSounds
      @CJsVisionsAndSounds 8 днів тому +2

      @DavidMarkThomasMusic AGREED! And all the solo stuff Jesse has played and recorded for the past several decades is SMOKIN'!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥Especially when he does Blues. 💯💯💯💯

    • @DavidMarkThomasMusic
      @DavidMarkThomasMusic 7 днів тому +2

      I’d do anything to see The Time come to the UK for a show, I think people would really turn out!

    • @DuaneAhmed
      @DuaneAhmed 7 днів тому +2

      Great music , He's definitely under rated.

    • @dalewimbish1435
      @dalewimbish1435 6 днів тому

      XBlackly

  • @LloydHinton-hv1jn
    @LloydHinton-hv1jn 8 днів тому +43

    One of the best Guitarist ever.
    Along with Ernie Isley Two of the most legendary living UNDERRATED Artists to ever play those strings in My Opinion.

    • @MichaelBuieFilms
      @MichaelBuieFilms День тому +1

      I agree. Ernie is my number one. Jesse and Steve Vai (who is not underrated of course) are my next. Vai, only because he's got that bluesy way of doing Metal.

    • @vancourtlandpark2590
      @vancourtlandpark2590 2 години тому +1

      You ain't never lied, ernie isley 🔥 🎸 don't forget Charlie singleton too

  • @drloqutis2492
    @drloqutis2492 8 днів тому +108

    Jesse Johnson is so underrated, I love that you got him on!

  • @MichaelTaylor-ed1bh
    @MichaelTaylor-ed1bh 8 днів тому +69

    “It’s not the gear, it’s knowing what you’re doing”
    that’s a wake up call for all of us.

  • @taurushamilton2739
    @taurushamilton2739 8 днів тому +41

    Prince certainly knew Jesse was a serious bad ass on that axe! And the joint w Sly!🕺🏾🕺🏾

  • @DonnellMitchem
    @DonnellMitchem 7 днів тому +35

    Him and Ernie Isley are so slept on its sickening

  • @jayandgem
    @jayandgem 8 днів тому +65

    Jesse’s solo on “Jerk Out” still gives me chills: “Cut ‘em, Jesse.”

    • @CJsVisionsAndSounds
      @CJsVisionsAndSounds 8 днів тому +3

      One of my favorite Jesse Johnson solos.

    • @j_ocrates23
      @j_ocrates23 8 днів тому +1

      No doubt

    • @keanuwater
      @keanuwater День тому

      @@jayandgem ua-cam.com/video/PnDJA4SComk/v-deo.htmlsi=oTa3x9cIaxGTtrFn
      This one also

    • @keanuwater
      @keanuwater День тому

      @@jayandgem ua-cam.com/video/Jk2nCd4NpJ4/v-deo.htmlsi=jDxcNSPkcK6_Bnvj
      This solo wow Jesse

  • @johannbachmann4532
    @johannbachmann4532 8 днів тому +39

    Jesse killed that guitar !!!!❤❤❤❤❤

  • @licks4daysgslinger545
    @licks4daysgslinger545 8 днів тому +50

    This is the guy who lit the spark that ignited the flame to get me to pick up a guitar to even try to touch those strings. My all time favorite guitar player.

  • @hwilmore
    @hwilmore 9 днів тому +66

    Holy crap! Jesse Johnson is one of the greatest guitarists to ever pick up one. You gotta check out the solo on "Can you help me"

    • @VertexEffectsInc
      @VertexEffectsInc  9 днів тому +9

      It will be featured in the full interview

    • @hwilmore
      @hwilmore 9 днів тому +4

      @ Awesome, dude. Jesse was one of the most prominent artists of the late eighties; he was everywhere and a real talent. you can hear it. Thank you for this.

    • @Rob-qr2kn
      @Rob-qr2kn 9 днів тому +5

      Eddie Hazel Maggot Brain is awesome too .

    • @hwilmore
      @hwilmore 9 днів тому +2

      @ no doubt. A guitar god.

    • @tonyterry6631
      @tonyterry6631 7 днів тому +2

      The Solo on Love Struck!.

  • @MrSanford65
    @MrSanford65 6 днів тому +4

    Jesse Johnson’s Revue is an underrated album

  • @thewaragainstcars
    @thewaragainstcars 7 днів тому +11

    He's a great player! Prince used to keep the lights off of him when they toured together so he switched from a black to a pink suit! Thanks for this.

  • @Realigndadjmusic
    @Realigndadjmusic 7 днів тому +16

    That Rhythm so locked, Preciate Jesse Johnson, he's one of the Greatest Musicians

  • @BackyardSmokeMasterBBQ
    @BackyardSmokeMasterBBQ 3 дні тому +2

    Listening to Jesse talk it struck me that he doesn't know how brilliant he is.

  • @donnellwilliams6272
    @donnellwilliams6272 18 годин тому +2

    Talented, Humble Man! I still remember buying his solo cd back in the day. Still listen to it today! Thank you for all your great music!

  • @thatssnoman
    @thatssnoman 8 днів тому +21

    Give Jesse his flowers right now man we love you bro I rocked your album and everything you did was great and still great. God bless you brother put out another record man! Stay Indy, the people will love you

  • @romelovesdan
    @romelovesdan 8 днів тому +18

    Always have been a 100% Jesse Johnson fan….a talented and humble guy. Thankfully, I got opportunities to see him cut loose and play live in concert. “Jesse Johnson Revue” and “Shockadelica” are fun album listens. I hope this interview helps get him in front of new audiences.

  • @j_ocrates23
    @j_ocrates23 8 днів тому +18

    Thank you VE. Jesse is way overdue his flowers. The way is criminally underrated

  • @djcoolcliff
    @djcoolcliff 8 днів тому +22

    Jesse is that dude!!! Don’t get it twisted!! RIP to my uncle Wah Wah Watson!!!

  • @gunnerdee84
    @gunnerdee84 8 днів тому +14

    Those were the days. Love JJ's guitar playing.

  • @victornow5221
    @victornow5221 8 днів тому +20

    Please upload more of Jesse Johnson!

  • @darrylwilliams1975
    @darrylwilliams1975 7 днів тому +7

    Brings back so many memories. I was a huge fan in 80's.

  • @kaizer1903
    @kaizer1903 7 днів тому +6

    Jesse Johnson is one of the all time great guitarists, FACT!

  • @dwaincampbell3454
    @dwaincampbell3454 7 днів тому +8

    I couldn't hardly wait to buy his first album when they broke up. And the rest of the guys of course. He has a great song with Sly Stone "Crazy" that I have on my playlist.🙏🏾

    • @n34z3r
      @n34z3r 7 днів тому +1

      That's the Shockadelica album. Sad he didn't have e a song of the same name so Prince did 1

  • @ricai132
    @ricai132 8 днів тому +8

    This man right here!💜 Nothing like 80's MN funk!

  • @bradc32
    @bradc32 8 днів тому +9

    thank you for putting the shot right on Jesse' fingers as he was playing.

  • @IsaacPritchard-t6z
    @IsaacPritchard-t6z 8 днів тому +8

    Every shade of love my favourite album of his

    • @msgporter8949
      @msgporter8949 2 дні тому

      Not 1 song on that album should be skipped!❤

  • @mrmaxxx94
    @mrmaxxx94 8 днів тому +17

    Jesse johnson so underated, he co wrote nights like this for the five heartbeats. And he did other soundtracks.
    Jesse got stories and one down to earth cat

  • @MichaelHenderson-c6d
    @MichaelHenderson-c6d 6 днів тому +4

    Jesse Johnson is the man..I'm still trying to play guitar like Jesse Johnson and his song blonde is sooo awesome

  • @Maxx61
    @Maxx61 8 днів тому +23

    I'm a classic rocker and metal fan and when hair metal was in full swing, this man's chops was as good as any of 'em.🏆

  • @andrewharris7517
    @andrewharris7517 8 днів тому +11

    Jesse Johnson Nuff Said

  • @terryharris2262
    @terryharris2262 8 днів тому +7

    We need the whole video asap!!! This guy pushed me into paying attention to rhythm guitar playing!! Holding down his part of the funk ingredient, iits part of the hypnotic funk recipe! His solo work is just as insane!!

  • @SUPAROCKINDJSMASH
    @SUPAROCKINDJSMASH 9 днів тому +48

    If anyone remembers Morris day was a drummer before Prince asked him to step up to the microphone for him to be the lead singer in the actual group

    • @keanuwater
      @keanuwater 8 днів тому +2

      I remember Morris playing drums on this song
      ua-cam.com/video/96d5xZLNdOA/v-deo.htmlsi=tJz0_wcnWxWlHjaO

    • @keanuwater
      @keanuwater 8 днів тому +1

      And Morris Day Playing Drums on this one
      ua-cam.com/video/pTSk1U1gPvI/v-deo.htmlsi=8ADSNqXkUbszCRpL

    • @reginalddavis7578
      @reginalddavis7578 8 днів тому +3

      That’s correct. It was Morris Day on drums, and Alexander O’Neal on lead vocals

    • @princedlotti4181
      @princedlotti4181 День тому

      Cloreen Bacon skin - Morris Day on drums check it out

    • @johndouglascross
      @johndouglascross День тому +1

      Due to prince having an issue with Alexander O”Neal , Alexander was awesome and would have fit with the time

  • @kelleykelley3153
    @kelleykelley3153 7 днів тому +8

    Jesse is a beast!!! 👊🏽💜🤙🏽

  • @901mtn8
    @901mtn8 8 днів тому +9

    Jesse is n always will be 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

    • @901mtn8
      @901mtn8 8 днів тому +3

      Above and Beyond 🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @michaelnilsson3103
    @michaelnilsson3103 9 днів тому +9

    Oh, my hero and inspiration for rhythm playing on several of studio sessions.

  • @Lync1111
    @Lync1111 9 днів тому +11

    This is the one I've been waiting for. Guys thank you. (Jesse Johnson) brotha thank you for the inspirations.

  • @kelsey11700
    @kelsey11700 Годину тому

    Jesse Johnson has always been one of the greatest Gutarist in the world, really real talk!!! Jesse will always get credit for the Time's success and Minneapolis sound.

  • @MikeW-u4z
    @MikeW-u4z 8 днів тому +5

    I can still remember driving my ‘72 Chevelle with girlfriend and my brother and his wife to the theatre to see Purple Rain when it came out. Initially went to see it because the girls wanted to see it, but after I was blown away.

  • @ChetHanks-eh1md
    @ChetHanks-eh1md 9 днів тому +9

    I have two of his solo vinyls. Underrated and old school.

  • @waterdlyed
    @waterdlyed 8 днів тому +8

    Jesse is a living legend. Still hot on the 🎸🔥. The performance was hot 🔥🔥 Great Interview 👍

  • @lamsonian
    @lamsonian 8 днів тому +8

    That's an F'N ridiculously awesome story right there. DAMN.

  • @colsontowingllc3309
    @colsontowingllc3309 9 днів тому +7

    jesse for president!!! good to see an og doing the show!!! what a legend!!!

  • @blondegirlsezthis8798
    @blondegirlsezthis8798 6 днів тому +1

    I've seen Morris Day and the Time a dozen times and the man is literally the most entertaining frontman i know of. He isn't faking his act--he really IS what you see and Jerome follows him around with a mirror and a cape and a lintbrush 24-7!

  • @micahbrooks9615
    @micahbrooks9615 7 днів тому +4

    A true Legend!!!😊

  • @brittdavid8591
    @brittdavid8591 8 днів тому +5

    Mr. Johnson has been Crowned

  • @daveanderson2997
    @daveanderson2997 6 днів тому +1

    Jesse Johnson, "Get it Up", Best Solo EVER!!!

  • @Lync1111
    @Lync1111 9 днів тому +11

    Guys you did not ask him about his gear?!!! A lot of us want to hear him solo free styling the magic he gave. Love Struck is one of the ones I was hoping you guys would break down. Can we have a part 2 return lol please, Jesse is one of our favorites and we want to know what's next.

    • @VertexEffectsInc
      @VertexEffectsInc  9 днів тому +13

      This is just a clip, the interview in full will be out next week

    • @rickstraws92
      @rickstraws92 9 днів тому +3

      @@VertexEffectsIncthank God

  • @alexh7752
    @alexh7752 7 днів тому +2

    Living legend! Amazing catalog of work, and plays Jimi like no one else can.

  • @ClémentCeni
    @ClémentCeni 8 днів тому +7

    We need the entire session 😢

  • @Arnoldcardon
    @Arnoldcardon 3 дні тому

    So awesome! Thank you for this, didn’t know these details of the historic making of this iconic era of Music

  • @kimberlywhite4340
    @kimberlywhite4340 8 днів тому +5

    This was Fire,🔥, amazing and chill giving..❤❤❤🔥🎉🎊🎊👏🏾👏🏾

  • @TroyTriplett
    @TroyTriplett 8 днів тому +3

    Aww man just to get a chance to see Jesse Johnson give us a hit like that is awesome he played that segment so smooth it seemed to look like he was just barley brushing the strings and playing it by the kneck into the octave it looked like ,and the story how they made jungle love ,but man Jesse Johnson solo album REVIEW is awesome i first heard that in the night club they went nuts when they played" she wont let go i "ran to the record store looking for that album

  • @oxfuzz
    @oxfuzz 8 днів тому +5

    JJ is a bad man!!

  • @vinorodriguez6016
    @vinorodriguez6016 8 днів тому +3

    This is great! I bought his debut album in 85. I wore that album out!

  • @leeharrison8222
    @leeharrison8222 6 днів тому

    Fantastic guitarist! Go Jesse! Glad he's sharing with fans the nature of his contributions to a classic hit song.
    I always loved Jesse's voice--singing and just talking. Great tone and bluesy style to his vocals.

  • @ucbx
    @ucbx 6 днів тому

    I already loved this song and Jesse's parts. Listening to Jesse play this with all of the other instruments turned down makes me appreciate it even more.

  • @uname1950
    @uname1950 9 днів тому +3

    Can't wait for this one. Heck, I say that about all of them.😀😀

  • @JStarr-l2t
    @JStarr-l2t 9 днів тому +28

    Jesse is the one who could give Prince smoke on the ax

    • @Wayne-e5p
      @Wayne-e5p 8 днів тому +6

      I believe jesse is a better guitarist than prince

    • @brianinglis3805
      @brianinglis3805 6 днів тому +1

      @@Wayne-e5p Prince played guitar (& almost everything else) on 75% of The Time's recorded material, basically the 1st 3 of the 4 Time albums. Johnson only played guitar on a couple of tracks from the 2nd & 3rd Time albums.

    • @cbazz68
      @cbazz68 6 днів тому

      That’s for real. JJ is a real axe murderer

    • @Wayne-e5p
      @Wayne-e5p 5 днів тому +1

      @@brianinglis3805 just bc prince masterd a lot of instruments doesn't mean he's a better guitarist than jesse on the strings in my opinion. Michael jackson sold one hundred million records just off of the thriller album before the enternet and he just danced. Prince couldnt do that in his whole life time.

    • @BecomingCharles
      @BecomingCharles 5 днів тому

      @@brianinglis3805that’s not because Jesse couldn’t, prince was just very specific also prince did a lot of the rhythm - Jesse did the leads and solo

  • @daviddaniels3471
    @daviddaniels3471 6 днів тому +1

    Long overdue recognition Jesse is a real shredder!!!

  • @ND-9
    @ND-9 9 днів тому +6

    First Jubu…now Jesse! I’m done! 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

  • @MrBlacxkcobra
    @MrBlacxkcobra 9 днів тому +5

    And the rest was HISTORY 🌹🌹🌹

  • @toddkeller
    @toddkeller 9 днів тому +3

    Great stories
    Started listening to Jesse's music for the first time.
    Great stuff

  • @conquer.life24
    @conquer.life24 8 днів тому +4

    Jesse is nothing but the truth!

  • @JAV619
    @JAV619 6 днів тому +1

    Even us Slayer and Maiden loving metalheads LOVE Jesse Johnson.

  • @rgordon2691
    @rgordon2691 9 днів тому +8

    Wow! Jessie actually looks like Prince here i never realized it till Now

    • @reliableandrew
      @reliableandrew 8 днів тому

      Or, Prince resembles Jesse.🙄

    • @monk__375
      @monk__375 8 днів тому

      i dont see it… like at all

    • @reliableandrew
      @reliableandrew 8 днів тому +1

      @monk__375
      You’re right of course…I was just humouring the original commenter who said it.🌿

    • @tspcocktail
      @tspcocktail День тому

      ​@@reliableandrewmore like Andre Simone

    • @reliableandrew
      @reliableandrew День тому

      @@tspcocktail That's Andre 'Cymone', if you want to spell his surname correctly...all of these men are unique and look like themselves...there (may) be some occasional performance related mannerisms that they share.

  • @chrismilton3895
    @chrismilton3895 8 днів тому +3

    He kicked out some great cuts of his own too!! Had a number one album!!

  • @MascarasMil
    @MascarasMil 8 днів тому +4

    Damn that was good!

  • @waynefoote3781
    @waynefoote3781 6 днів тому

    Man...That is super exciting splitting the obx and recording stuff live with Prince. these guys are unbelievable man. I remember the first album and here I am thinking that these guys all played everything and NOT knowing exactly who Alexander Nevermind was. and turned out Prince played all if not most of the everything on that album except Morris. He really fooled us. But the time turned it all out live to the point that Prince got worried/can I say jealous/ GREAT job Jesse and the crew!

  • @dethbolt000
    @dethbolt000 9 днів тому +6

    Jesse has ALWAYS BEEN and WILL BE my IDOL guitarist. After hearing him -- out of everyone I was listening to as a kid, I knew I wanted to make a living out of, what was supposed to be, a hobby. I took guitar SERIOUSLY after him. Has the chops and the Kool AF swag!!

    • @VertexEffectsInc
      @VertexEffectsInc  8 днів тому +1

      Jesse said all the clothes they worn on Ice Cream Castles were from the movie "Gone With The Wind" and they had gone a borrowed pieces from the films' archived wardrobe.

  • @robertalexander2478
    @robertalexander2478 6 днів тому

    Love love loved his solo album!!!!

  • @vleevision7787
    @vleevision7787 8 днів тому +2

    AWESOME!!! GREAT HISTORY LESSON ON THE FUNK from Y'ALL!!!

  • @vesean4141
    @vesean4141 8 днів тому +3

    I wish this was longer,about more songs,his solo work and his work with Tamara And The Seen,Jesse is an outstanding guitarist.Mason I hope at some point you’ll do a video with Ernie Isley

    • @VertexEffectsInc
      @VertexEffectsInc  8 днів тому +2

      Full video comes next week! Over 2 hours long with JJ! I'd love to do Ernie!

    • @ricai132
      @ricai132 8 днів тому +1

      Thx he's a MN treasure. ❤

  • @manuseal5983
    @manuseal5983 8 днів тому +3

    Mason, is doing us a great service by show casing & documenting all of the "Greats"

  • @MsChicoro
    @MsChicoro День тому

    💜 Prince and 💓 Jessie!

  • @praiseinhimministries
    @praiseinhimministries 9 днів тому +2

    Jesse Johnson is so cool! Hey Jesse tell them to get that hair curled!

  • @dommorris96
    @dommorris96 8 днів тому +1

    ITS ABOUT TIME YAAL HAD HIM ON!!!

  • @chrisbirdsall6055
    @chrisbirdsall6055 7 днів тому +1

    Some of the hippest guitar playing of the '80's!

  • @thejamnasium6447
    @thejamnasium6447 8 днів тому +4

    like his work with D'Angelo a LOT

  • @miro115
    @miro115 6 днів тому

    ".. Jesse..!" - we hear on the famous recording to 'Something in the Water' Masterpiece..
    We - the phounky people - love JESSE! 👏🏻♥️

  • @Kasper911band
    @Kasper911band 9 днів тому +15

    Ok Mason, Ernie Isley next!! 👍🏽

  • @tellycastin
    @tellycastin 5 днів тому

    Great post, fantastic musician.

  • @mrmotown1004
    @mrmotown1004 6 днів тому

    He’s so underrated. To be able to recreate everything Prince did on the tracks, For the live shows Was remarkable Yes his solo albums are underrated too 😢

  • @conaninflable2832
    @conaninflable2832 6 днів тому

    this channel is pure gold

  • @luapnomis21
    @luapnomis21 4 дні тому

    Jesse Johnson In the house

  • @rtt1961
    @rtt1961 5 днів тому +1

    JJ so funky.

  • @msgporter8949
    @msgporter8949 2 дні тому

    My favorite Jesse Johnson solo is on Can You Help Me! I play it back to back.

  • @teddnagurski5583
    @teddnagurski5583 8 днів тому +3

    That's a badass hat.

  • @unk-tu-amunthelastpharaoh553
    @unk-tu-amunthelastpharaoh553 7 днів тому +1

    Thanks for the inspiration Big brother Jesse from Unk-Tu-Amun The Last Pharoah..

  • @johnnyboywonder
    @johnnyboywonder 8 днів тому +2

    Damn that dude is well turned out!

  • @ejford5083
    @ejford5083 7 днів тому +1

    Jessie Johnson is a huge part of the Minneapolis sound from that era. I have his solo albums and all the songs are good. IMO “Crazy For You” adding Sly Stone is the hardest funk song of the 80’s.

  • @OtisBigsbyTalking
    @OtisBigsbyTalking 8 днів тому +2

    More please!

  • @tyronebaxter2692
    @tyronebaxter2692 7 хвилин тому

    YO GIVE JESSE HIS DUE💯

  • @crewdog2898
    @crewdog2898 7 днів тому

    Always loved his playing miss his music

  • @Doty6String
    @Doty6String 8 днів тому +2

    yea buddy solid rhythm playing!

  • @Gelsyviolet
    @Gelsyviolet 8 днів тому +3

    Bravissimo. Grazie

  • @brianadams4309
    @brianadams4309 7 днів тому

    I love his solo album!

  • @geneevans7885
    @geneevans7885 7 днів тому

    Loved Jesse since the 80s. I still have Jesse Johnson’s revue on wax. Super scary guitar player.