James Austin Johnson Sings Bob Dylan and Reveals How He Found His Voice as Biden and Trump

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  • James Austin Johnson talks about how he perfected his Joe Biden and Donald Trump impressions, the time Trump called him out during a rally and how much he loves Bob Dylan.
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  • @williamkid55
    @williamkid55 Рік тому +595

    If you love Bob Dylan… you know how incredible his impressions are! I’m seriously in awe and laughing because of how spot on they are!

    • @elizabethdalton-jandreau5588
      @elizabethdalton-jandreau5588 Рік тому +5

      That was amazing!

    • @taliarapps8320
      @taliarapps8320 Рік тому +12

      Totally spot on. Dying of laughter - watched it three times!

    • @elizabethdalton-jandreau5588
      @elizabethdalton-jandreau5588 Рік тому +18

      @@taliarapps8320 Even his descriptions of each phase were precise!

    • @tomada36
      @tomada36 Рік тому +17

      “I think Calvin Coolidge said that” 😂😂😂

    • @ashermitchell2794
      @ashermitchell2794 Рік тому +15

      So fantastic. Hearing Dylan impressions that actually have nuance to them is so refreshing. Usually we just hear a lazy version ‘66 Dylan.

  • @curtiscurry5628
    @curtiscurry5628 Рік тому +187

    I'm just sitting here, amazed.
    I'll never forget having improv classes with Austin at Trevecca. We were all playing checkers and he was playing chess. He was incredibly smart and quick and witty, even back then. He had a goal and he knew what he wanted and he was determined. And I'm glad he is getting the shine he deserves because he busted his tail and really put in the hard work. I thought he was brilliant back then. And I'm glad that now, the whole world is getting the chance to experience his genius.
    God bless you, Austin. You're amazing, Buddy. Keep crushing it.

    • @emmarodden7178
      @emmarodden7178 Рік тому +2

      That’s amazing!! When I found out he went to Trevecca I freaked out - one of my childhood friends was a music business major there I think like *right* after he would’ve left, but it’s possible they could’ve crossed paths. Small world. He is INCREDIBLE. 🥲

  • @samsdrive-in
    @samsdrive-in Рік тому +139

    This is insane. Huge Dylan fan and he nailed all versions of him

  • @gj1695
    @gj1695 Рік тому +25

    This James Austin Johnson is truly brilliant. I would have considered him a genius for his Trump and Biden, alone. But his Owen Wilson, Nick Cage and Bob Dylan are equally impressive. WOW.

  • @midwestdepressed
    @midwestdepressed Рік тому +55

    James's Dylan feels like a heavenly treat that only true Dylan fans can taste, what we've been waiting for

  • @anahata2009
    @anahata2009 Рік тому +42

    My God, I could watch him do Dylan for hours, though it would probably kill me. I haven't laughed that hard in a looong time. Perfection.

  • @scottportner4587
    @scottportner4587 Рік тому +122

    If you know Bob Dylan this is genius. He nails so much of Bob Dylan while still being funny about it. Gold Jerry!

  • @bravetherainbow
    @bravetherainbow Рік тому +14

    Oh my god when he mentioned Bob Dylan laughing during early recordings and then "I think .... said that" I almost squealed. The references are honestly more gratifying than the impression itself lol

  • @paulcrowder
    @paulcrowder Рік тому +151

    Good lord he KNOWS Dylan. So good to hear an impression from a true fan and not just someone who does the caricature.

  • @alexanders8883
    @alexanders8883 Рік тому +31

    The new kid killing with a truly funny and nuanced bit on Dylan through the decades. Well done!

  • @OfficialBrandonCollins
    @OfficialBrandonCollins Рік тому +236

    James is the best addition to SNL in years since Bill Hader.

    • @eben4reel934
      @eben4reel934 Рік тому +6

      Word - and that’s high praise!!

    • @shawnuel
      @shawnuel Рік тому +3

      In all fairness, he is pretty much just impressions at this point. Hader had far more versatility than James has shown to this point. And last year, I thought the addition of Sarah Sherman was just as important as James'. Not to mention, Cecily and Kate were introduced since Hader. Is Johnson really as good as those 2 have been?

    • @__Theodore
      @__Theodore Рік тому +5

      whoa there bud, that's a high bar. Guy's got some stuff but Hader was another breed.

    • @bradleyparsek7008
      @bradleyparsek7008 Рік тому

      I haven’t seen him is he great?

    • @RaidersDnB
      @RaidersDnB Рік тому +1

      Bill hader’s impressions just sound like bill hader doing a slightly different voice

  • @redadamearth
    @redadamearth Рік тому +23

    That Rolling Thunder-era Dylan is so on-point, it's terrifying. lol

  • @arthurbriand2175
    @arthurbriand2175 Рік тому +30

    His impressions are great but don't underestimate his character work. He really can put layers in a character with one line.

  • @KimWF570
    @KimWF570 Рік тому +62

    Awesome! When Dylan did a holiday album several years ago, someone said when they heard Dylan sing "I'll be Home for the Holidays" it sounded more like a threat than a promise, haha.

  • @jjdvideo
    @jjdvideo Рік тому +122

    Fallon’s Trump is comical, but James Austin Johnson sounds exactly like Donald Trump.

    • @Saskinny
      @Saskinny Рік тому +1

      Yes....if you're hard of hearing. Or never heard Trump speak.

    • @chrislrenaud
      @chrislrenaud Рік тому

      So much so that Johnson played the telephone voice of Trump in the recent drama She Said

    • @Johnny5Toy
      @Johnny5Toy Рік тому

      Not at all

    • @Willups777
      @Willups777 Рік тому

      @@Saskinny go back to sucking off your male hookers you loser

    • @Saskinny
      @Saskinny Рік тому +2

      @@Willups777 THAT is your way of expressing disagreement? Are you 10? No...12?

  • @grimmer3021
    @grimmer3021 Рік тому +13

    Laughed so hard at the Dylan impression, got into 2 minute coughing fit!

  • @jessieheartart
    @jessieheartart Рік тому +3

    James Austin Johnson, you're an absolute genius!!!!❤Every impression you do has me in stitches. 🤣🤣🤣

  • @joselcioppa
    @joselcioppa Рік тому +41

    Oh my god, the Rolling Thunder era Dylan is so spot on it's terrifying!

  • @cestjane2260
    @cestjane2260 Рік тому +45

    I knew every Dylan reference! So much fun! Starts @ 6:12.
    Impressions references (I think)…
    1. Talkin’ World War 3 Blues/I Shall Be Free from Freewheelin’
    2. Lay, Lady, Lay from Nashville Skyline
    3. Isis from Rolling Thunder Revue
    4. Lovesick from Time Out of Mind

    • @Alyric-now
      @Alyric-now Рік тому +2

      someone has been doing their homework! ;-)

    • @gofridDay
      @gofridDay Місяць тому +1

      thanks

  • @BlakieTT
    @BlakieTT Рік тому +10

    I adore really good impressionists.
    Glad to add James to that list.

  • @blakewalker5231
    @blakewalker5231 Рік тому +52

    Was worried with the departure of so many talented actors on SNL that the show would become dry but James has brought back some magic. So talented.

  • @dumafuji
    @dumafuji Рік тому +4

    Modern classic. Each Dylan was perfect.

  • @oppositeofh8
    @oppositeofh8 Рік тому +34

    OMG that dylan bit totally killed!! the man is a genius. thanks for the breakdown of all the awesome impressions. this made my day. seriously. wow.

  • @rigsby1454
    @rigsby1454 Рік тому +8

    The speaking Bob Dylan is incredible

  • @tristramcoffin926
    @tristramcoffin926 Рік тому +4

    He has a Jimmy Stewart quality to his Biden impersonation, the way Stewart would kind of swallow words in the back of his throat.

  • @etsneroj
    @etsneroj Рік тому +31

    His impression of the Rolling Thunder period was so good, and I love that Dylan era so much, that I did not want the song to end.

  • @Goatchild90
    @Goatchild90 Рік тому +19

    "I Think Calvin Coolidge said that" That is a great little Bob Dylan reference for the nerds out there

  • @yateswebb
    @yateswebb Рік тому +25

    He makes his face look uncannily like the faces of his subjects. It’s like he just lets the sound follow and the physicality comes first. Great impression lesson

  • @Kimock7Autism
    @Kimock7Autism Рік тому +5

    huge fan of Dylan - this is great he's spot on

  • @Mandrake591
    @Mandrake591 Рік тому +20

    I had to come back to hear his Dylan impersonations again, I’m in hysterics at how funny and spot on he is! He’s obviously a big fan, he knows his Zimmy! 🎶 🎵 🎶

  • @GavinKing22
    @GavinKing22 Рік тому +51

    Best Donald Trump impression of all time.

  • @JonnyDIY
    @JonnyDIY Рік тому +3

    Wow he's great, glad snl is using their players more than celebrity guests. I may have to watch an episode

  • @stuartzoo
    @stuartzoo Рік тому +3

    Everyone has a Dylan impression but this is next level! 😂

  • @calvin4199
    @calvin4199 Рік тому +26

    His impressions are great. I'm a huge Bob Dylan fan. I approve.

  • @jessieheartart
    @jessieheartart Рік тому +3

    HIs Trump voice is spot on, every aspect of it - spot on!!!!

  • @Monicahohisel
    @Monicahohisel Рік тому +2

    Love JAJ! Nice to see him on your show

  • @joshyouwuhh
    @joshyouwuhh Рік тому +21

    There are good impressions, and there are great ones. This guy is a great one. He doesn't just get the basic impression. He nails it.

  • @John.McConnell
    @John.McConnell Рік тому +3

    8:59 might be the most real laugh I've ever seen out of Jimmy

  • @Pencilman246
    @Pencilman246 Рік тому +5

    I do appreciate that he skipped electric Dylan, since that’s what everyone else seems to do. Even Jimmy does that one at the end. Been watching JAJ since he was on Twitter and doing Cameos, he’s going to be on SNL a long time I bet.

  • @bscepter
    @bscepter Рік тому +1

    One of the best impression bits I've ever seen. Ever.

  • @danum442
    @danum442 Рік тому +3

    I love this guy!

  • @gabrielflorit0
    @gabrielflorit0 Рік тому

    I can’t stop watching. What a talent for hearing all the tiny details!

  • @brendaoneill1581
    @brendaoneill1581 Рік тому +23

    It's such a skill to study and interpret someone's nuance and be able to duplicate it through your own body and voice

  • @JohnTurner1
    @JohnTurner1 Рік тому +22

    You can definitely tell he’s a true fan with those nuances.

  • @shawnuel
    @shawnuel Рік тому +12

    “Nobody said I was takin’ your guns away” had a healthy helping of Jimmy Stewart in there.

  • @jasonryan3548
    @jasonryan3548 Рік тому +3

    i can't get enough of his trump impression.

  • @mrthiccboi1448
    @mrthiccboi1448 Рік тому +24

    Best new snl cast member in years, already goated

    • @gj1695
      @gj1695 Рік тому

      Agree. 🐐

  • @lisaadamsrenegademystic
    @lisaadamsrenegademystic Рік тому +17

    James Austin Johnson is one of the most talented comedians of this decade. Truly.

  • @JacobJohnsonTunes
    @JacobJohnsonTunes Рік тому +24

    This reminds me of Martin Short doing various periods of Jerry Lewis… lots of nuance and attention to detail as well as clear admiration and respect for his subject. 10/10

    • @AlEtteso
      @AlEtteso Рік тому

      Martin Short at the royal gynecologist with Harder and Armisen is the funniest thing I've ever seen. It never gets old

  • @stevencollett988
    @stevencollett988 Рік тому +27

    70s Bob Dylan is absolutely perfect 😂

  • @patrickwalsh2361
    @patrickwalsh2361 Рік тому

    James is the best impressionist on the planet! Astonishing!

  • @tomhorrid
    @tomhorrid 6 місяців тому

    “I think Calvin Coolidge said that” too good

  • @BabySmurf5921
    @BabySmurf5921 Рік тому +2

    Loving this guy!

  • @MrEdkern
    @MrEdkern Рік тому +10

    I been following dylan for over 55 years and that's damn good.

  • @tommoran4457
    @tommoran4457 Рік тому +10

    The Rolling Thunder Bob impression was sooo funny!

  • @Beans_in_toasts
    @Beans_in_toasts 5 місяців тому

    Holy shit - 90's Dylan was SPOT ON! Go and listen to his song Love Sick for comparison, it's perfectly done.

  • @mariet150
    @mariet150 Рік тому

    Funny that he mentioned Owen Wilson/Biden bc I literally just saw him playing Trump earlier today & my first impression was that it looked like Owen W impersonating TRUMP! I had to look him up, as well as more of his impressions & he's really talented. Great job! 👍 👏

  • @fatlucy101
    @fatlucy101 Рік тому

    "Like a Disney vulture" so good

  • @Edward_T_Martin
    @Edward_T_Martin Рік тому +15

    Absolutely brilliant Bob Dylan impersonations.

  • @felicitousfeline9956
    @felicitousfeline9956 Рік тому +1

    I loved JAJ on SNL-solid cast member.

  • @theotherstatesofamericahis5212

    His Dylan got more and more exacting as he went on, awesome.

  • @karenrobinson735
    @karenrobinson735 Рік тому +1

    Dylan impression fantastic 😅

  • @PatFrenchLeafsFan1
    @PatFrenchLeafsFan1 Рік тому +2

    I love his Homer Simpson impression. "This is Homer Simpson ASMR. Mmm, donuts! D'oh!"

  • @davidwartski7213
    @davidwartski7213 Рік тому +1

    Comedic brilliance.

  • @richardlee4730
    @richardlee4730 Рік тому +1

    Brilliant!

  • @balto20002
    @balto20002 Рік тому +8

    I love hearing him do the transitions to Biden - the process is so cool to hear. Fantastic.

  • @garethhowarddavies1689
    @garethhowarddavies1689 Рік тому +7

    I've never heard of this guy, we dont get SNL where I'm from but he is the best impersonator I think I've ever heard.

  • @BertrandLaurenceMusic
    @BertrandLaurenceMusic Рік тому +6

    Amazing Austin. So glad he get's the appreciation he deserves, and from a great impersonator too. Not only Austin gets all the elements of the complex Tump vocal colors and textures, but he actually can sing with them! Check his Trump singing My Funny Valentine to Putin,]. Its just amazing, just like his Dylans... Long live Austin !

  • @Lucilletoo
    @Lucilletoo Рік тому +8

    This guy is a genius impressionist!! He's going to write an incredible screenplay and it will be a hilarious tale 🙂

  • @churrothiev8387
    @churrothiev8387 Рік тому +1

    I never realized how versatile this straight white face is.
    (Relax, if you watch big fat quiz, you know the reference 😂)

  • @flora4908
    @flora4908 Рік тому +9

    😂 Absolutely nailed Dylan! Loved it!

  • @auntissie
    @auntissie Рік тому +5

    Oh dear GOD!!! I nearly wet my pants on those... Dylan is my favorite and you nailed hum perfectly!!! Thank you!!!

  • @dorisfaust8965
    @dorisfaust8965 Рік тому

    Voice transitions are great.

  • @thelastradio4705
    @thelastradio4705 Рік тому +6

    It's not just that he does the impression, he puts every other impression of the same people to shame.

  • @annikawettle978
    @annikawettle978 Рік тому +7

    I usually HATE impressions, but this had me giggling :)

  • @JasonB95
    @JasonB95 Рік тому +7

    Love JAJ. The talent is off the charts.
    p.s. the outfit is killer.

  • @AubreyJM
    @AubreyJM Рік тому

    Yesss! Henis GREAT at voices!

  • @nagdeolife
    @nagdeolife Рік тому

    JAJ is the greatest thing to happen to SNL in DECADES.

  • @caedenschlosser7091
    @caedenschlosser7091 Рік тому +7

    He's one of my absolute favorite cast members, I hope his career goes nothing but up 🙏

  • @vastucson
    @vastucson Рік тому +6

    The Dylan impressions are just fantastic!

  • @zeinabhelfy827
    @zeinabhelfy827 Рік тому +8

    Best snl cast member ❤😂

  • @RaspySquares
    @RaspySquares Рік тому +4

    Used to eat lunch with this goober in highschool. Shout out to DA grads.

  • @jacwood22
    @jacwood22 Рік тому +4

    I was a fan as soon as I heard his first Trump impression on SNL. He immediately helped make mine that much better!

  • @yesitsron
    @yesitsron Рік тому +5

    Those Bob Dylan impressions are way better than I expected

  • @nathanhan2089
    @nathanhan2089 Рік тому +1

    I mean Alec Baldwin was fantastic as Trump....but when I first experienced JAJ...doing it, my jaw dropped...he channels trump in a scarily realistic way, lol....would love to see JAJ (as trump) interview Trump, on air....

  • @GodsMemeTV
    @GodsMemeTV Рік тому +5

    i never saw a human nose like his. Its unique.

  • @tristramcoffin926
    @tristramcoffin926 Рік тому

    That last Dylan reminded me just as much of Nick Cave.

  • @mdog2435
    @mdog2435 Рік тому +4

    Talkin' Bob Dylan Perfection!! 👍🌟

  • @jessm4896
    @jessm4896 Рік тому +4

    This guy is awesome. After seeing him on Seth Meyers I am a fan! He has wonderful energy.

  • @film79
    @film79 Рік тому +4

    I like Fred's comment "Keep Riting"

  • @ajaxman200
    @ajaxman200 Рік тому +4

    I can watch this video 1 million times and still laugh 😃

  • @우사민-r3c
    @우사민-r3c Рік тому +3

    James is a master impressionist hands down. Trump and Biden? That's talent!

  • @wccollins2212
    @wccollins2212 Рік тому

    Funny as hell

  • @morenovalenzuela2412
    @morenovalenzuela2412 Рік тому

    The coldest impressionist

  • @andrewforsythe5164
    @andrewforsythe5164 Рік тому +4

    I watched this clip like 10 times

  • @TrollMeister_
    @TrollMeister_ Рік тому +1

    If Trump said about him “I heard he is pretty good” it means Trump has personally watched him more than two dozen times, because in true Trump fashion he won’t give credit to someone doing his caricature by admitting he has watched him

  • @villanessa
    @villanessa Рік тому +2

    He has the greatest Trump impression. Period. I actually enjoy listening to Trump when it's him 😆

  • @moonstoneway2694
    @moonstoneway2694 Рік тому +6

    Spectacular impressions!

  • @AubreyJM
    @AubreyJM Рік тому +1

    JAJ's impression of Trump is impeccable!! Deep Fake quality!!!

  • @patrickwhite1826
    @patrickwhite1826 Місяць тому +1

    I watch this about once a year now. It may be the single greatest impression ever done. Of anyone.