Johnny Winter - Mean Town Blues ᴴᴰ (CPH, 1971)

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  • @markmoil3012
    @markmoil3012 Рік тому +160

    The attention that the audience gives is superb..............no selfies.........no phones.............living and listening in the moment ! This 67 yr old kid misses those days so much.

    • @johnhanson652
      @johnhanson652 Рік тому +6

      Agree 😊😊😊😊 best group of musicians y'all

    • @daniellea5603
      @daniellea5603 Рік тому +3

      They listen but seem bored. How come nobody dance? I always moved, still today, wether it was Blues, rock or any music

    • @markmoil3012
      @markmoil3012 Рік тому

      I think they are not bored but rather , they are absorbing the sounds with rapt attention.Also this is not really dance music. Glad you are still moving and enjoying music. Cheers @@daniellea5603

    • @markjt193
      @markjt193 Рік тому +7

      Same. 67. The audience shots took me back there. We were a very fortunate generation.

    • @timbarnhart3121
      @timbarnhart3121 Рік тому +6

      Tripping on acid bro….

  • @johnosborne2989
    @johnosborne2989 9 місяців тому +30

    Johnny is one of kind, brilliant guitarist .❤❤❤❤

  • @peterjons3954
    @peterjons3954 2 роки тому +64

    This is why there is UA-cam! Thank goodness someone thought to record this!!

  • @blp100
    @blp100 6 місяців тому +56

    I think Johnny is one of the most underrated, overlooked guitarists in history

    • @johnhaller7017
      @johnhaller7017 4 місяці тому +1

      I picked up on him when Second Winter was released at about this time 71'. His version of Highway 61 revisited on that album is a life changer. Johnny explains in the liner notes of the original Vinyl, that they only had enough new material at the time to record three sides of the double album. The fourth side of the double album is like a black mirror, no tracks. A piece of collectible magic.

    • @blp100
      @blp100 4 місяці тому +1

      @@johnhaller7017 did not know that my friend. Rock on 🤘

    • @daryljay7057
      @daryljay7057 3 місяці тому +4

      Jeez, Johnny goes back to Woodstock. The REAL Woodstock in '69. Before that actually. Johnny just didn't have a big time label behind him, I guess. Johnny certainly wasn't underrated by anyone IN the Industry. Fantastic slide player! None better!

    • @johnroebuck3532
      @johnroebuck3532 2 місяці тому

      Nobody who knows anything about rock and roll and the blues underrates Johnny winners. I don't know what world you live in

    • @curbozerboomer1773
      @curbozerboomer1773 9 днів тому

      @@daryljay7057 When he was finally discovered, he signed a huge contract with Columbia Records...for 600 grand....the largest amount given to a new artist, at that time. All things considered, Winter somehow survived to be 70, while being seriously addicted to alcohol, and also heroin!....He looked like Death itself, from the late 1970s onward...so incredibly skinny....but clearly was still a man possessed when he went onstage. I am now 78yo, and was so fortunate to see many of the all-time great guitarists at their peak, back in the day. My picks are: Hendrix, then Beck, then Winter, then Jimmy Page, and later on, Stevie Ray Vaughn. They were all so amazing!

  • @darryl1292
    @darryl1292 2 роки тому +9

    Awesome...(RIP)...!!!

  • @luisguedes7590
    @luisguedes7590 3 роки тому +184

    Tommy Shannon was simply the bassist for Johnny Winter and Stevie Ray Vaughan. When he goes to heaven he will be God's bassist.

    • @rogersilva1360
      @rogersilva1360 Рік тому +7

      Heaven hás some great big band

    • @thomasrammairone6461
      @thomasrammairone6461 Рік тому +3

      Fuck yes ❤

    • @DrDixonBhD
      @DrDixonBhD Рік тому +3

      Most Definitely!!!❤️‍🔥🎸🥁🎸🙏🏾

    • @deniskostic1502
      @deniskostic1502 Рік тому +7

      He Is in Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with Double Trouble

    • @jeffclement2468
      @jeffclement2468 Рік тому +16

      Way back in about 1969/70, at a little club, Tommy asked my buddy and me if he could sit at our table to wait till it was time for his band to go on. He said his band was called "Winter". We had no idea who he was. Or Johnny.
      When Johnny walked in, thru the front door...what a sight! He had a girl on his arm. I'm sure he was awesome, but I can't remember. We were just young teens and had nothing to compare it to.
      It was at a little hippie type club here in Houston called Love Street Light Circus. 😎 😻✌

  • @slowpenguin1
    @slowpenguin1 Рік тому +56

    Johnny Winter could play the f**k outta the blues. None better!
    RIP

    • @will-x9c
      @will-x9c 10 місяців тому +4

      He was lightning fast but tasteful, never a note out of place. According to Mike Bloomfield Johnny was "the baddest m**********r on the planet." Agree, none better

    • @saxonsteve
      @saxonsteve 5 місяців тому +1

      What about Mr. Rory Gallagher?

    • @claudedupras2492
      @claudedupras2492 Місяць тому

      Great way to put it

  • @refriedboogie
    @refriedboogie 2 роки тому +9

    Back in the days

  • @Mac3492
    @Mac3492 4 місяці тому +35

    I can’t get over this. I can’t believe I didn’t know who this was until just now. I’ve never heard anything like Johnny winter. I’ll probably never stop listening to him now

    • @MrAntonBerg
      @MrAntonBerg 4 місяці тому +7

      Johnny Winter played this number on Woodstock and you can find it here on UA-cam. I dont know How old you are but it is amazing that you havent heard about him before.

    • @saudade969
      @saudade969 4 місяці тому

      Same, it feels like the universe has blessed us with something great

    • @tomneily9506
      @tomneily9506 4 місяці тому +2

      When i was 17 47 years ago i got hooked my cousin learned a whole side one of his records it blew my mind

    • @stevenhk8856
      @stevenhk8856 3 місяці тому +5

      @@MrAntonBerg I heard him in the middle of Sunday night at Woodstock. I was 17 years old, had never heard anything like it.

    • @headpump
      @headpump 2 місяці тому

      Johnny has a wonderful catalog of songs. Enjoy!

  • @jimmytrimble8934
    @jimmytrimble8934 2 роки тому +10

    60's and 70's music could save the world if only we listen.

  • @KenCarr-y7w
    @KenCarr-y7w 9 місяців тому +19

    Saw Johnny in the mid seventies. The roadies guided him through the amps to the stage all junked out ,bursting into still alive and well. I saw him 3 times 🌞rest easy ,you earned it 🌞

    • @Ray-tu4rw
      @Ray-tu4rw Місяць тому

      Closer to 15 times for me.

    • @TeaParty1776
      @TeaParty1776 Місяць тому

      saw him play neaR hyannis ma late 70s
      a man asked if he could compliment the way my woman was dressed. I told him to ask her., He did. She OKed it he complimented her she smiled we went in to hear great bluesrock, Does this sort of friendliness exist now?

  • @Andy-yx5lv
    @Andy-yx5lv 8 років тому +494

    Leave it to Johnny Winter to use only 6 strings on a 12 string guitar and make it sound like 24. He was friggin' great. RIP bluesman.

    • @Da_Xman
      @Da_Xman 5 років тому +13

      @Shukin Andjivin Sounds like 6. I've seen pics of him with this guitar. It's hard to see in this video, but listening to it, there's no other strings ringing than the typical 6.

    • @2011littlejohn1
      @2011littlejohn1 5 років тому +24

      I think he used the guitar set up like that because it lent itself to his style. He often used a thumb pick and used his fingers to pick strings so a wider fret board would be the logical thing to use.

    • @fredsievert9493
      @fredsievert9493 5 років тому +1

      Da Xman co

    • @Da_Xman
      @Da_Xman 5 років тому +1

      @@fredsievert9493
      ⚡👍⚡😀⚡co⚡😀⚡👍⚡

    • @roberttarrh3969
      @roberttarrh3969 5 років тому +6

      @@2011littlejohn1 bigger body=more sound less strings easier to play and no 12 string sounds

  • @au7-721
    @au7-721 3 роки тому +22

    Im 62. First album I ever bought wss Johnny Winter And Live. I wore it out.

    • @jordandickerson4069
      @jordandickerson4069 3 роки тому +1

      MY FIRST TOO, I'M PROUD TO SAY! BOUGHT IT AT THE AIR FORCE ACADEMY! OH, IM 62 ALSO!

    • @sockinthesouth
      @sockinthesouth 4 місяці тому

      68 here. Not the first, but definitely one of the first ten I bought.

    • @robmorris7128
      @robmorris7128 2 місяці тому

      bought both albums in the 1960'!! 😅

  • @susanreed2802
    @susanreed2802 5 років тому +272

    69 here and still listening to him R.I.P. Johnny

    • @mctavish23
      @mctavish23 5 років тому +4

      Same here (09/12/50)

    • @igorteodosijevic8734
      @igorteodosijevic8734 5 років тому +1

      Dear Susan - BRAVO! God bless you.... Best regards from South Europe!!

    • @BarbButler
      @BarbButler 4 роки тому +1

      💕 💞 💓 💗 💖 Same... 05/08/1953...

    • @markbowen2506
      @markbowen2506 4 роки тому +3

      ...still alive and well.....YEAAH !!!

    • @roszela1
      @roszela1 4 роки тому +3

      76 here and still listening. Still have his first albumn, Johnny Winter, on vinyl. Lucky for me I got to see him a few times too.

  • @bradleykitzman6908
    @bradleykitzman6908 3 роки тому +260

    Awesome footage! This where UA-cam serves a wonderful purpose. Being able to see the likes of Johnny Winter and his bands, Rory Gallagher, Alvin Lee, James Marshall Hendrix, Stevie Ray and many more sharing and show their God Giving Talents. As much as their names are the face of their music, all the supporting bandmates that help bring it all together for us/me I give thanx of gratitude for their contributions and helping provide the joy of listen and memories of live music for our souls. I have seen many but did not get to see them all Gone but never forgotten!

  • @sbaxsbax3810
    @sbaxsbax3810 5 місяців тому +27

    In my 70's and still love and listen to Johnny Winter
    One of the great bluesman. RIP my friend.

    • @ToreSandberg-q9t
      @ToreSandberg-q9t 2 місяці тому

      I am 70 to

    • @donnied9432
      @donnied9432 5 днів тому

      64 here, you ever get a chance to see him? Just lost my twin brother and one of the best memories I have is him calling me 3 hrs away at 5 pm Hey!, Johnny Winters is playing at Baitys Music Hall tonight. Needless to say I made it with 10 min to spare.

  • @spoonful1018
    @spoonful1018 4 роки тому +191

    This is one of the greatest videos on yt - nobody played like Johnny Winter, and here's he's so simple, smooth and spirited

    • @chrisfamoo5729
      @chrisfamoo5729 3 роки тому +14

      Best concerts I ever saw were Rory Gallagher and Johnny. Both were high,high energy performers and imo 2 of the greatest guitarist ever.

    • @curtismoff
      @curtismoff 2 роки тому +6

      i think SRV took a lot from Johnny I love that growl in his voice truly a bluesman he was a brother trapped in a white boy he had soul for days

    • @fredsinger3894
      @fredsinger3894 Рік тому +5

      The Woodstock version is also Johnny Winterific 🔥🔥🔥🔥

    • @Wally-Hatchet
      @Wally-Hatchet Рік тому +2

      I agree with you 100%. They are the two best ever!!!!

    • @minusstage3
      @minusstage3 Рік тому

      ​@@curtismoffMy friend what is trapped other than the zygote the mother and the father the quadriplicity and the light caught in between the stem cells the quadruphonic so there's no such thing as the white man the black man or the blue man but for sure there is the blues man because we all love you and we all bless all of us man! And yes amen if you disagree want your guns with 38 specials and start aiming!

  • @davidarroyo3069
    @davidarroyo3069 4 роки тому +31

    I'm "only" 70 and this sounds great. Too much talent, now in heaven.

  • @CakewalkHootenanny
    @CakewalkHootenanny 8 місяців тому +35

    I have been playing slide for 38 years. It has to be said that no one plays like this. It is part blues, part rock, part creative explosiveness but at the end of the day can not be categorized. So much feel, power, and raw expression. We can copy but there will never be another like him.

    • @theswampfox9584
      @theswampfox9584 7 місяців тому +2

      I agree I don’t believe I’ve heard a better slide guitar player than John

    • @MichaelWinter-ss6lx
      @MichaelWinter-ss6lx 7 місяців тому

      I've seen Johnny play live a few times, and it is heavily dependant on the audience what he plays; bluesrock, or pure rock'n'roll, or even jazzrock, or any color and mix of these. Who's also almost that versatile, is Eric Burdon; also seen often. I'd have loved to have seen them both together on stage!

    • @rcoker08
      @rcoker08 7 місяців тому +1

      Bought First Winter in 1968.

    • @johnhaller7017
      @johnhaller7017 4 місяці тому +1

      Just as at Woodstock for this song, Johnny does a seamless change to slide without missing a beat. He was up there with the best of them. This particular trio format worked really well for him and was an enduring one. They were a great outfit.

    • @stretchhfab7315
      @stretchhfab7315 3 місяці тому

      Jonny taught jimi hendrix to play slide, headlined Woodstock, had the biggest recording deal ever. Guy was a legend before 40

  • @romainbertrand253
    @romainbertrand253 4 роки тому +220

    The bass player is Tommy Shannon : he was the bass player for Stevie Ray in Double Trouble.

    • @vaneipontes8517
      @vaneipontes8517 4 роки тому +7

      Simply Fantástic Bass 🎵🎼🎶🎸😎👊

    • @robertoaraujo9834
      @robertoaraujo9834 4 роки тому +2

      Gracias. Es cierto. Buena información. No era tonto Stieve..

    • @bubbamanx
      @bubbamanx 4 роки тому +3

      i didnt know that!

    • @pauln8913
      @pauln8913 4 роки тому +6

      Good one,,,After you wrote that I did recognize his younger self

    • @barristanselmy2758
      @barristanselmy2758 4 роки тому +1

      Yes he was sir.

  • @handsolo1546
    @handsolo1546 2 роки тому +62

    Man I can't get enough of Johnny's slide playing. One of a kind

    • @beyondonethousand
      @beyondonethousand Рік тому +2

      For sure on that.

    • @claudedupras2492
      @claudedupras2492 Рік тому +2

      I think he gets it because of his voice

    • @davewestapher
      @davewestapher Рік тому +2

      I was fortunate enough to see Johnny Winter on several occasions unfortunately one of the last gigs was here in Dallas right before he died. David Westapher

    • @handsolo1546
      @handsolo1546 Рік тому +1

      @@davewestapher lucky! He is a monster guitar player. He seems to get overshadowed by other Texas blues musicians but he was a force of nature

    • @frankdardano3182
      @frankdardano3182 Рік тому +1

      When I hear johnny scream rock n roll, get ready to be blown away!

  • @kevinkhoy7171
    @kevinkhoy7171 Рік тому +33

    This is his Song! Johnny wrote & played at Woodstock. That made him a 🌎 famous Living Legend! Born to play the blues! 🎸A True Blues Man! His destiny! R.I.P. ✝️ 🙏

  • @carolynyount1197
    @carolynyount1197 2 роки тому +14

    I've always loved him and his bro.,Edgar!😍💞

  • @paulaskey7544
    @paulaskey7544 8 років тому +232

    johnny is the man, been listening to him my whole life, and I'm 61

    • @WhiteNacho
      @WhiteNacho 7 років тому +11

      Ditto Brotha.

    • @cramit88
      @cramit88 7 років тому +12

      Same boat...we're fortunate.

    • @keeff8195
      @keeff8195 6 років тому +5

      Paul.Saw him twice.amazing.

    • @arthurc1971
      @arthurc1971 6 років тому +4

      I’m a Johny come lately...im 47, started listening to johny when i started playing guitar, late 80’s-90s, none of my friends had ever heard of him. Shame I never saw him live but my brother in law saw him in the early 70s, johny winters And, he said it was the loudest concert he ever attended and they actually left early because it was killing their ears. Ive heard other people say he was super loud live. Peace.

    • @keeff8195
      @keeff8195 6 років тому +2

      I saw him open for April Wine twice.Really got into him in early 80`s.I was bout 18.

  • @laryon
    @laryon 2 роки тому +22

    Johnny was the real deal. You are missed Johnny!

  • @chasbodaniels1744
    @chasbodaniels1744 2 роки тому +154

    Man the audio and video quality of this is fantastic. What a fine document of Johnny’s playing.

    • @joebloggs8636
      @joebloggs8636 2 роки тому +6

      Dam,it is isn't it!

    • @robertcrain4428
      @robertcrain4428 2 роки тому +3

      How in the hell were those kids sitting on their hands ?
      What are you people ? On dope ?!?!

    • @spacecowboy_1962
      @spacecowboy_1962 Рік тому +2

      Seriously though, it's frigging perfect.

    • @ralorpa
      @ralorpa Рік тому

      Multicam broadcaster recording :)
      But it sucked taxpayer money in loads...

    • @minusstage3
      @minusstage3 Рік тому

      I really did your words and approve of your words they would like to give a thumbs up but I can't because the 144 is right

  • @vitorbarbosa5656
    @vitorbarbosa5656 Рік тому +3

    Fantastic
    This is Music
    This guitar and vocalist

  • @mikesolomon481
    @mikesolomon481 Рік тому +6

    He was really Great, reeally Special musician ! Miss him.

  • @volodymyrvsahdneek5065
    @volodymyrvsahdneek5065 4 роки тому +34

    I don't thing anyone every played bottleneck better than Johnny Winter. The man played the blues with incredible feeling, soul, and great creativity and technique, while being totally authentic. But even though they call it the blues, I was never sad listening to him play, in fact, quite the opposite. If I was down or low energy, hearing him play always brought me up. He always played with great energy and spirit. He totally loved playing the guitar and showing people how happy he was to perform.

    • @markhunter8554
      @markhunter8554 2 роки тому +3

      Duane Allman?

    • @leehambleton9919
      @leehambleton9919 2 роки тому +2

      Rory Gallagher

    • @robertknowles2699
      @robertknowles2699 Рік тому

      @Mark Hunter Mark, Duane's compilation contrasts with Johnny
      Winter. Muscle Shoals Session shared
      with countless artist. Delaney @ Bonny
      'Better come into my kitchen, 'cause it's Goin to be Rainin outside ' ... many thanks to producer & manufacturer of those 2 discs.

    • @koala4dictator
      @koala4dictator 5 місяців тому

      This is the correct answer

  • @mijlaid
    @mijlaid 2 роки тому +48

    Saw Johnny a few years before his passing in a small club in Phoenix. The place was packed and way over fire marshall limits I am sure. He said "Thank you kindly" and then played and sang for over an hour and a half sitting down. A force of nature and I consider myself blessed to have seen him live.

    • @johnkuthe1
      @johnkuthe1 2 роки тому +3

      I saw him live at Mississippi Nights, St Louis! Amazing show! :-)

    • @edwarddenn4048
      @edwarddenn4048 2 роки тому +2

      I saw Johnny, Uncle John and Tim several times in the early 70's at the Boston Tea Party an intimate venue near Fenway Park when Second Winter was released. I was completely mesmerized maybe a little stoned.

    • @heavenlydays2838
      @heavenlydays2838 2 роки тому +2

      Florida Theater( Jacksonville) 1993..Illstrated Man tour. RIP Johnny.

    • @claudedupras2492
      @claudedupras2492 Рік тому +4

      Bless you are. Great thing comes to us and we must seize time

    • @MrZootalores
      @MrZootalores Рік тому +4

      saw Johnny at the Grand Theater in Ellsworth Maine before his passing...they wheeled him out on stage but he had all the fire he always had, what a remarkable show from him!. i teared up 'cause i remembered how strongly his music hit me as a kid in 1968...

  • @diemutha666
    @diemutha666 8 років тому +135

    A mix of genius,bad-assery and cooler than both poles on this planet.

  • @thomashontanx903
    @thomashontanx903 4 місяці тому +9

    It’s the highest level of blues you can reach

    • @joelnall5882
      @joelnall5882 4 місяці тому +1

      Besides Rory😮

    • @curbozerboomer1773
      @curbozerboomer1773 9 днів тому

      @@joelnall5882 They are kinda equal, IMO.

    • @thomashontanx903
      @thomashontanx903 3 дні тому

      @@joelnall5882 I like Rory, but when I see Johnny winter playing there is something else I think, less singing, definitely more technique with 12 strings, bottleneck, he play the guitar like no one else, except maybe SRV and RL B.. but big respect to Rory

    • @thomashontanx903
      @thomashontanx903 3 дні тому

      @@joelnall5882perhaps RL BURNSIDE can sit at Johnny winter’s table !

  • @Jimi_Lee
    @Jimi_Lee 5 місяців тому +8

    Texas blues. Great stuff! Johnny was one of the all time greatest guitar players.

  • @davidklein1667
    @davidklein1667 4 роки тому +48

    I just realised how good Johnny looks in this video! Young..strong...his talent in full flower!!!

    • @halheadrick4878
      @halheadrick4878 2 роки тому +5

      Man, those were the days,weren't they? I always thought jw was the best

    • @curtismoff
      @curtismoff Рік тому +2

      before the dope grabbed ahold of him

    • @richardbartolo2890
      @richardbartolo2890 4 місяці тому +1

      By this time Johnny and Edgar had about 10 years of road work behind them in their cover band. they played road gigs in the early to mid 60's until Johnny found his direction.

  • @alward5678
    @alward5678 2 роки тому +13

    Johnny has been overlooked as one of the greatest guitarist ever. He and his brother Edgar are never talked about.

    • @michaelmcdonald3057
      @michaelmcdonald3057 2 роки тому +7

      Not true! He and Edgar are treasured all over the world!

  • @SolidSativa1
    @SolidSativa1 6 років тому +72

    Just when you think this can´t get any sweeter, Johnny begins sliding

    • @bluesriot2
      @bluesriot2 4 роки тому +4

      first time i got the goosies in a while when that happened!!!

  • @stevewoods293
    @stevewoods293 Рік тому +6

    All these tears down the road and this texans tunes still will rock your socks off the greatest blue's man

  • @neilphelan145
    @neilphelan145 4 роки тому +39

    I had the priveledge of seeing this master at a small club, maybe 200 in attendance. I was blessed to be no more than 20' from him. A memory I'll never forget.

    • @ontariobuds
      @ontariobuds 2 роки тому +3

      I had a VERY similar experience. I pushed my way through the crowd right to the front and got some AMAZING pictures.
      I have a great framed photo of Johnny with my ticket stub in it.

    • @richardjones1975
      @richardjones1975 2 роки тому +3

      Had the same experience in a place I n Long Island NY, where I met him. His fingers reminded me of spiders running on neck of guitar!! Damn he was Amazing 👏 😍

    • @robsharktest
      @robsharktest 3 місяці тому +1

      Same. With my pops. Two or three years before Johnny passed on. We even got to meet him after on the bus with his band!
      Forever one of my favorite memories to snap a picture of my Dad with his favorite bluesman.

  • @jerryp7721
    @jerryp7721 4 роки тому +31

    One of the top 5 Rock/blues guitarists of all time, easily. Johnny Winter captured live is an album I listen to virtually every day. Should be in the R/R HOF based on guitar skill alone.

  • @FeudalMoon
    @FeudalMoon 2 роки тому +46

    Absolutely adore this man’s playing. RIP.

  • @UbaldoBaldovinos
    @UbaldoBaldovinos Рік тому +4

    Seen my main man Jonny over 30 times and I would see him 30 more times if I could.

  • @reynalindstrom2496
    @reynalindstrom2496 2 роки тому +5

    What a God! Love from Sweden

  • @audieconrad8995
    @audieconrad8995 4 роки тому +33

    Noooobody could let out a "yeeeaaahh!" like JW. The man played with joy...

    • @rockinredneck57
      @rockinredneck57 3 роки тому

      Edgar could match him easily. They sound exactly the same.

    • @andrelewis9002
      @andrelewis9002 3 роки тому

      @@rockinredneck57 of course!..they were brothers!...

    • @curbozerboomer1773
      @curbozerboomer1773 9 днів тому +1

      You should listen to the collaborative album he made with Muddy Waters, HARD AGAIN. Two greats, cranking out some very raw Blues!

    • @audieconrad8995
      @audieconrad8995 9 днів тому

      @curbozerboomer1773 dood! That album is sooooo good.

  • @robertpalacios8430
    @robertpalacios8430 2 місяці тому +1

    Johnny was never underrated or underappreciated except by the pedestrians everybody else absolutely worshiped him rip Johnny 4:13

  • @chrismelia3005
    @chrismelia3005 4 роки тому +49

    A very underrated artist in Britain. I've been listening to him since the
    seventies since "Second Winter " came out. The double album with only three sides on it. Boy he was a master of finger picking. I liked his version of Highway 61 better than Dylan's original. But in it's own era of the seventies I think
    his best album and best band was
    "Johnny Winter and Live ".Rick Derringer and Johnny seemed to be made for each other. The central guitar break when they are playing off each other in "Mean Town Blues" is phenomenal. I suppose you must be into the guitar to appreciate it though.

    • @bobbydabulletrocks
      @bobbydabulletrocks 2 роки тому +2

      Well I'm into the Bass, but Johnny will always be part of me since I bought the album "Johnny Winter Captured live" and then saw him with his brother Edgar back in the 70's at Anaheim Stadium, on the ZZ Top tour along with Blue Oyster Cult . I was hooked!!

    • @jackwezesa1081
      @jackwezesa1081 2 роки тому +2

      Johnny was concerned about the sound quality on “Second Winter” being compromised so they added the 3rd side to spread out the tracks . That was the story I heard back then. I can think of so many albums that suffered from squeezing too much music on each side. Great video!

    • @curtismoff
      @curtismoff Рік тому

      not underrated he got the biggest record deal of all time beating led zep Johnny got 600k in 1969 i believe

  • @slowburn678
    @slowburn678 2 роки тому +2

    Saw JW and RD in a small basketball gymnasium in 1972. Lafayette Louisiana. What a show!

  • @philvigil6128
    @philvigil6128 2 роки тому +9

    I'm 63...uncle introduced me to the wonders of Edgar and Johnny when they were young men and I was a kid...still listening.

    • @robmorris7128
      @robmorris7128 2 місяці тому

      I'M 72 and bought both first Johnny Winter ALBUMS [ate 70's!!

  • @mytemight
    @mytemight Рік тому +3

    Took me back! Platforms & 12 String, Yeah go Brother!

    • @ibberman
      @ibberman 29 днів тому

      12 string strung with 6.

  • @frankkolton1780
    @frankkolton1780 6 років тому +74

    I don't think there are very many in the blues/rock genre that had complete command and mastery of the guitar like Johnny did. In his prime he was a sight to behold on stage live, he always brought everybody to their feet.

    • @robpattison6606
      @robpattison6606 4 роки тому

      do you know Roy Rogers? not the cowboy lol

    • @hmackie6823
      @hmackie6823 4 роки тому +2

      He was the Man!

    • @briantaulbee6452
      @briantaulbee6452 4 роки тому +2

      Everybody except the crowd in this video lol

    • @williamroberts9902
      @williamroberts9902 4 роки тому +1

      @@briantaulbee6452 Noticed that- look like they're all doing red's, or immense quantities of strong Hasish-

    • @franklinloll2229
      @franklinloll2229 3 роки тому

      @@williamroberts9902 I'm assuming it's their first time seeing a blues artist. The lack of enthusiasm is palpable and incomprehensible.

  • @RobertFairweatherMusic
    @RobertFairweatherMusic Рік тому +2

    Uncle John Turner on drums...one of the baddest of them all.

  • @jamespardue3055
    @jamespardue3055 5 місяців тому +4

    That scratched an itch!!!! THANK YOU

  • @vincentlussier8264
    @vincentlussier8264 2 роки тому +3

    All anyone ever talks about today when it comes to blues is fuckin' SRV! But how many of them know of Johnny winter? And yet he brought slide guitar into rock guitar!

  • @andreaskreuzer3383
    @andreaskreuzer3383 Рік тому +4

    Johnny was the best! God save him!

  • @SharonVlaar
    @SharonVlaar 5 місяців тому +1

    Love you Sir You ate F TIMELESS for this Connecticut Yankee 😂😂😂🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤😂❤

  • @philging
    @philging 4 роки тому +68

    I saw all the great guitarists in their prime - Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page, Pete Townsend, Ritchie Blackmore, Tony Iommi - Johnny Winter was right up there with all of them.

    • @audieconrad8995
      @audieconrad8995 4 роки тому +4

      Absofreakinlutely!

    • @joebloggs4754
      @joebloggs4754 4 роки тому +9

      i agree,,,i saw all those you mentioned also...includin RORY G.!

    • @leevonmanstein7459
      @leevonmanstein7459 4 роки тому +7

      eric clapton isn't up there with johnny

    • @joebloggs4754
      @joebloggs4754 4 роки тому +1

      @@leevonmanstein7459 drugs kill son

    • @leevonmanstein7459
      @leevonmanstein7459 4 роки тому

      @@joebloggs4754 surprised clapton and richards are still alive son

  • @DuckGuy-1957
    @DuckGuy-1957 2 роки тому +3

    One of a handful of guys I never got a chance to see. What a drag man! Thank goodness for these videos.

  • @GVernon
    @GVernon 2 роки тому +29

    This is epic! He pulls out all the stops. Be hard to find a better example of how great he was.

  • @timdahr5609
    @timdahr5609 Рік тому +2

    The very first concert I went to was Johnny Winter, Brownsville Station, James Gang, I don't really know how many concerts I saw after that one. But it will always be the greatest one, I really enjoyed watching him and Ricky Derringer play off each other, many years later after I got married I took my wife to see Johnny, several times, she grew up on country music. She had never been to a rock concert, she loves her rock and roll now.

  • @The-Contractor
    @The-Contractor 2 роки тому +28

    Saw him live at Pirates World, Ft. Lauderdale, FL in the early 70s. That concert became an album and rightfully so. Winters killed it. RIP, Johnny, and thank you most kindly for the music.

    • @scottwilliams8334
      @scottwilliams8334 2 роки тому +1

      I was there too !

    • @steveferry4922
      @steveferry4922 Рік тому +1

      me too

    • @curtismoff
      @curtismoff Рік тому

      i lived in miramar was only 6 in 1970 but cool wish i would have saw him What a player often copied never duplicated

  • @pedrocuervo3868
    @pedrocuervo3868 Рік тому +2

    The white man with black voice!.God bless you Jhonny!.My regards from Bogotá, Colombia South América!.

  • @SoulDaddy33
    @SoulDaddy33 4 роки тому +17

    Progressive Blues Experiment, an all-time favorite album. Thank you, Mr. Winter. Just glad I got to see you right before you left us.

  • @sbaxsbax3810
    @sbaxsbax3810 5 днів тому

    Undistributely one of greats during a time of greats. Love and miss Johnny Winter. Still listen on vinyl.

  • @haeuptlingaberja4927
    @haeuptlingaberja4927 2 роки тому +18

    For all of Johnny's greatness as a live performer, he also made some truly timeless albums. Still Alive & Well...

    • @robertknowles2699
      @robertknowles2699 Рік тому +1

      HAEUPTLING, I like him for his Christian
      approach to 'she wants more money than I can provide' blues, his explaining this budget problem to our America.
      About 1976 drive cah a long distance to Akron; Ohio. He had a stool up on stage; didn't play guitar at all, if me mem. serves me right. Just kindly & quietly spoke to audience. Guess these
      record with pics beyond studio session.

  • @angelogulia5944
    @angelogulia5944 4 роки тому +21

    I was 14 years old when I heard his music. I’m 64 now. I was fortunate to see him live in the early 80’s he was awesome..

    • @smokingstoking7357
      @smokingstoking7357 2 роки тому +1

      I saw him in the eighties and was still the best ever

  • @davisooi8971
    @davisooi8971 2 роки тому +20

    Johnny Winter is a phenomenal blues guitarist.

    • @anthonydavella8350
      @anthonydavella8350 Рік тому +1

      but his singing grates my nerves. Wish he would have hired a singer

    • @clayton5584
      @clayton5584 Рік тому +1

      ​@@anthonydavella8350his singing is fine for blues. His mic is to hot because TV and whatnot. His vocals are louder than his guitar. I doubt johnny would've wanted it mixed like that

    • @anthonydavella8350
      @anthonydavella8350 Рік тому

      I mean no disrespect, just don't like his voice@@clayton5584

    • @timcornelius1912
      @timcornelius1912 Рік тому

      @@anthonydavella8350 go away

    • @АлисаЛайт-ъ4с
      @АлисаЛайт-ъ4с Рік тому

      ​@@anthonydavella8350not, it's not true!

  • @geraldineking1283
    @geraldineking1283 4 роки тому +4

    COOL !!!!!! THE GOOD OLD DAYS !!!!! ✌😜
    THANK YOU FOR ALL THE GREAT MUSIC !!!
    HOT ROD GERI KING

  • @DMH031956
    @DMH031956 3 роки тому +18

    I saw Johnny many times. I called him "Spider Fingers" He had perfect hands & fingers in form and style. When that guitar starts, you know it's Johnny. His tone, timbre stood out amongst the 1-4-5 chord progressions of the day. And his distinct staccato was and still is the John Dawson Winter trademark. We miss you Johnny. RIP brother, from an "Old Dog"

    • @cherierhynes8514
      @cherierhynes8514 2 роки тому

      I love that. John Dawson Winter... then and now immortal. Just a teen of no means won his albumn and it became my joy and yes I can dance to it...still.

    • @davidsaxton4211
      @davidsaxton4211 Рік тому

      A player that created and defined a class. Twelve string blues lead and rythym. Never again will we know this nasty joy.

    • @mrp356b
      @mrp356b Рік тому

      Took my 18 year 24 year old son to see Johnny in 2008. He leaned over and said "Dad his has alien fingers!!!". I said something like, I don't think Johnny is from here. He was The Man on Guitar. Sometimes he just gets going so fast it's had to catch it all. RIP...

  • @jaymccoy2401
    @jaymccoy2401 2 роки тому +34

    I saw Johnny a couple of years before his passing, he was seated but still kicking it. One of my all time favorites.

    • @joem1256
      @joem1256 2 роки тому +3

      I saw him three times. Once in 1977 at the Hollywood Sportatorium with 38 Special on their first big tour, once at the London Victory Club in Tampa in the fall of 1984 and then seated at the Tampa Bay Blues festival circa 2006.

    • @claudedupras2492
      @claudedupras2492 Рік тому

      I see the sun raised and the sun set every day, which I'd see Johnny Winter and his band once ❤

  • @johndicapua2412
    @johndicapua2412 4 роки тому +15

    HE WAS A TROOPER TO THE END - HE REALLY FINISHED STRONG ! R I P JOHNNY

    • @bobbrodie2782
      @bobbrodie2782 2 роки тому

      Yessss Smokey and the bandit

    • @theherbpuffer
      @theherbpuffer 2 роки тому

      Really regret not seeing him live when I had the chance

  • @SharonVlaar
    @SharonVlaar 29 днів тому +1

    Thank you for this my 61st birthday present sir🎉Sharon from Ohio. Looking for Chris & Sarah snyder from canner st new haven Connecticut. I lived on Everitt st. Toads place was best❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

  • @flathead59
    @flathead59 8 років тому +67

    This is an artist , a Bad ass legend

    • @horsluva0758
      @horsluva0758 7 років тому +6

      You're not kidding. He was one of a kind. He was unique had his own style not like the cookie cutter guitarists out there don't want to name names and insult anyone.. He's my fav of all time. RIP JDW

  • @alvistd2168
    @alvistd2168 2 роки тому +2

    First concert , I'm in 7th grade 1973 -New Haven Colosseum Johnny headlines -10cc Opens-Loud as hell 12000 people -Last bastion of the 60"s

  • @richardgivens7103
    @richardgivens7103 5 років тому +25

    My first concert 1969 Johnny Winter. I was never that same.

  • @danielmartinez3889
    @danielmartinez3889 2 роки тому +2

    Nice to see another version of mean town blues

  • @tonylessismore
    @tonylessismore 2 роки тому +3

    Dude could play and sing!

  • @peterrose5922
    @peterrose5922 4 місяці тому +2

    I heard Johnny on a late nite radio station and thought wow clean fast licks no distortion or gimmicks, went out and bought his first album and blasted it on my stereo and at the age of 12 my parents couldn't figure out what the hell i was listening too or why, all i said was this is it!!! JDW was and is the blues!!!

  • @johnoverly3407
    @johnoverly3407 2 роки тому +4

    I was fortunate enough to see Johnny and Edgar at the Denver Coliseum in the early 70's. What a show.

  • @markdesod561
    @markdesod561 2 роки тому +5

    Back in the Days of long hair and moccasins this was the stuff to really watch!!!! Thank You!!!

  • @bluesfanman1
    @bluesfanman1 2 роки тому +30

    Absolutely one of the best. He’s so full of tricks and licks it never ends. And I love the way he sings them too.

    • @neilphelan145
      @neilphelan145 Рік тому

      You are correct. I can only add, one of the absolute very very best!!

  • @joeawilson1570
    @joeawilson1570 9 днів тому

    Johnny Winter Rocked out in the 60's and 70's I remember him well back then everyone in Chicago loved him , when he was live on stage his guitar riffs were awesome

  • @54AlanB
    @54AlanB 10 років тому +42

    It was Johnny Winter that moved me towards the Blues, what a great man & player he was. He was one of the men/women that took the Blues into mainstream music that we have today. God I miss him.

    • @joeyhumphrey4536
      @joeyhumphrey4536 3 роки тому +1

      Johnny influenced so many musicians along the way. R.I.P Johnny, you are not forgotten.

  • @tobinharris8107
    @tobinharris8107 2 роки тому +21

    We love you Johnny and always will. A true original...the best. 🎸

  • @temperhollow7716
    @temperhollow7716 4 роки тому +28

    Johnny had such grace and sweetness and enormous talent all rolled into one. Great tune.

    • @garethbarden8419
      @garethbarden8419 2 роки тому

      Grace,sweetness, and talent. That's the words I was looking for. Thanks mate. 🫡

  • @tooltimze
    @tooltimze 8 днів тому

    Ladies and Gentlemen i present to you a young Mr. Tommy Shannon on bass....RIP Johnny Winter....a great Texas Bluesman....extra white on the slide....

  • @polytech44xyz
    @polytech44xyz 11 років тому +36

    Yeah, he used to jam w/ Jimmy Hendrix & Billy Gibbons back ion the day....
    One of the meanest white 12 bar slide players to ever exist in our modern day...
    Hats off the Johnny, the master from Tejas! Still Alive & Well!

  • @5309backbeat
    @5309backbeat 2 роки тому +2

    Johnny Is frikin awesome

  • @jtamsincmusic6450
    @jtamsincmusic6450 10 років тому +13

    Look how young this audience is. What a mind-blower for them to see Johnny back then, I envy them.

    • @jeaniechowdury576
      @jeaniechowdury576 4 роки тому

      Dan Hugos thats exactly what i was thinking!!! I did not find out/see him until 1989....

    • @ppmppm7010
      @ppmppm7010 2 роки тому +1

      Most of them would just be posing not a criticism but i can remember being at gigs like that at a young age and it was almost like shell shock 🤣🤣🤣 it wasn't until I could listen to the recording that I could fully take in what i was hearing great days ✌

  • @alkholos
    @alkholos 6 місяців тому +3

    When Johnny plays in full-tilt boogie mode, like few other artists (Canned Heat comes to mind), all you can do is sit or stand there in wide eyed amazement and quiver! I got to sit in and jam with him and his brother Edgar many years ago. A very memorable day that I'll never forget.

  • @joanjett8814
    @joanjett8814 4 роки тому +9

    Oh hell yeah!! Lot of people don’t even know the capability of this man and his music .. Albano .. but a freaking crazy ass musician in the music industry

  • @joepilbeam4722
    @joepilbeam4722 2 роки тому +7

    People like him only come along once in awhile and don't stay long enough!

    • @curbozerboomer1773
      @curbozerboomer1773 9 днів тому

      It was truly amazing, that this skinny, underfed albino genius lived to the age of 70,given his big problems with heroin and alcohol! He out lived some of his fellow great guitarists!

  • @Morrighina3
    @Morrighina3 10 років тому +42

    I cannot imagine this world without Johnny....RIP Beautiful One...Thanks for being True to the Blues...you will never be forgotten....

  • @thejrm420
    @thejrm420 5 років тому +18

    The TEXAS blues from one hell of bluesman RIP JDW

  • @guitarzan34
    @guitarzan34 4 роки тому +29

    Heard this waaaay back in the late sixties on on of my favorite albums. "Johnny Winter And......Live". It also featured the amazing Rick Derringer on 2nd lead. He really benefited from Johnny's influence. The live version is even faster than this one if you can imagine that. You can't think "TexasBlues" without thinking of the great Johnny Winter!

    • @garymack8070
      @garymack8070 2 роки тому

      Was so lucky to see them at the Fillmore East ! Had never seen anything like it before , just a mind blower 😜

    • @xpump876
      @xpump876 2 роки тому +1

      "My Own Fault" on the Live JW AND was imho the coolest Blues guitar playing ever - both Rick and Johny were truly magical on that cut

    • @MopedMike
      @MopedMike 2 роки тому +4

      You hit it right on the button brother that Johnny Winter and live album from 72 is one of my favorite albums of all time

    • @guitarzan34
      @guitarzan34 2 роки тому +3

      @@MopedMike The version of Jumpin' Jack Flash probably made the Stones take notice too! Johnny was truly one of a kind.

    • @74dartman13
      @74dartman13 2 роки тому +1

      I almost wore out that album. It just blew my mind! Later on, I saw Johnny at a small club and it was one of the best shows I ever saw and definitely, he was the best guitarist I ever saw. Infreakincredible!👍😎🎸🎶

  • @MatthiasLeue
    @MatthiasLeue 9 місяців тому +1

    Oh man, miss him. Great footage. Used to listen to the Johnny Winter And Live record cranked up to maximum volume. NOBODY could play the blues like him.

    • @MichaelWinter-ss6lx
      @MichaelWinter-ss6lx 7 місяців тому

      Do you know of a live record, I think is called "Shaved Fish"?
      feat.: Johnny Winter, Jimi Hendrix and Jim Morrison.
      🚀🏴‍☠️🎸 - _Michael_ _Winter_

  • @beverleecambronne6599
    @beverleecambronne6599 2 роки тому +6

    Awesome spirit from another dimension of gifted talent. Hes in good company in heaven.

  • @joekascak1225
    @joekascak1225 4 роки тому +13

    I saw Jonny the first time in Philly 1971,Philly again with Muddy Watters. Then one of his last shows in America in AC. The 71 show had the Allman Bros. with Duane as a warm up act. Life sure was good

    • @robertkelly6282
      @robertkelly6282 4 роки тому +3

      Newport jazz fest 69 saw him jam with BB

  • @stevewoods293
    @stevewoods293 Рік тому +2

    I can't listen enough of this tune mean town rocks today as it did at woodstock

  • @believernumber9
    @believernumber9 5 років тому +22

    it's hard to believe anyone could even do that

  • @richardlee866
    @richardlee866 5 років тому +23

    I got to see Johnny 20 times in my life from February 1974 my first time until January 2010 oh how I miss him live I hope I never forget I was so lucky & I'm so thankful.

  • @hmackie6823
    @hmackie6823 5 років тому +34

    I am a huge edgar fan but YES Johnny is in a class all his own