Unreal. I saw the Stray Cat's when I was 19 in San Fransisco, and it was an unbelievable show. I could barely see over all the pompadours'. Amazing! I'm like, uh, I can play chords....
@amj20007.....Elvis could sing and had the looks but musically......He was not a guitarist and he had his crew write the songs. Brian on the other hand is a musical genius and guitar legend.....can't really compare, although Elvis obviously had a bigger impact on music, pop culture and made a lot more money.
Guitarist Robin Trower once told me that he'd modeled 'Whiskey Train' (from the Procol Harum 'Home' album) after the Elvis version of this song, but I have yet to really see the connection between the 2.
Setzer is one of my favorite players since I was really little , I sure wish I would have kept my Aria fa-80 hollow body guitar , life hasn't been the same with out it :(
@rhorton08 not really. he's very much appreciated. but i belive he is IS underrated in this area: as one of the best "all around / versatile" players on the scene....he is quite the talent
On the fly.. no doubt he is there, he has done this song probably dozens of different ways. Music flows through him like water. That only happens when you are truly in the moment. His hand movements are unconscious and connected to his brain. True Zen.
with all the great stuff in this video, the best part is that unlike most guitar players that seem to get more respect, hes playin with a clean amp sound. thats the mark of being real good
Holy Crap!!! ...I play this style of music.... and people & even other musicians ask how I can play & sing @ the same time...they obviously haven't heard Brian do this stuff....I could just smack him...I love his F^$#!n' voice and taste on the guitar so much....how many hr's. in the day are there???? I gotta go practice........
Brian couldn't save gretsch...or billy g. those guitars were good, electric or not. like the es. It's the all around practice-play instrument. You can practice on it, & plug in, & it'll scream! It's been labeled as "country", so the rock kids don't think it's cool. It's another piece of genuine U.S. quality gone by the wayside for quantity. Unless the new owners push it as the "all in one" guitar. It would'nt hurt their sales! It should be a plus...use some new term like "crossover".
Blow some fresh air into an old song: leave that to Brian. While yodeling in between them gooddamm licks. That guy is always amazing.. A classic on his own already!
Oh, and the yodeling...HELLO!
G2thesecondpower 13 hours ago
Unreal. I saw the Stray Cat's when I was 19 in San Fransisco, and it was an unbelievable show. I could barely see over all the pompadours'. Amazing! I'm like, uh, I can play chords....
G2thesecondpower 13 hours ago
FANfuckinTASTIC!!!
stenormalni 1 week ago
hero!
philjes1 1 week ago
he plays and sings like hes just has his pineal gland removed by dr.gonzo
eddiewarlord 2 weeks ago
Seen The Stray cats live 3 times..The Lyceum London early 80s was amazing.
1954771 2 weeks ago
Gotta love it!
Fartplug1 2 weeks ago
Setzer is a Rockabilly God.
fjk1138 4 weeks ago
play rumble in brighton
Syzygy60 1 month ago
this is the opposite of rare
Syzygy60 1 month ago
I like his face at the end, it's like I'm smoking good and you all know it.
Gonzoidz 1 month ago
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Gonzoidz 1 month ago
Great tune, E~ did it well. Brian rips it up!
Thanks for posting
cosmicowboy111 1 month ago
Wow. What a sound. But the talent is equally impressive.
66fredo99 1 month ago
Elvis is still the best...
amj20007 1 month ago
@amj20007.....Elvis could sing and had the looks but musically......He was not a guitarist and he had his crew write the songs. Brian on the other hand is a musical genius and guitar legend.....can't really compare, although Elvis obviously had a bigger impact on music, pop culture and made a lot more money.
IDFrules 1 month ago
why not filming his left hand at 3:32 ? D:
Zole4494 1 month ago
@Zole4494 He did pretty much the same lick at 3:40. You can see the left hand there.
PooPooOnMyNewShoe 1 month ago
Gretch guitars. What a sound.
Dhammaification 1 month ago
In what way is this "rare video"?
silvermediastudio 2 months ago
Wow! I've heard him do this song several times but never unaccompanied like this. He continues to inspire me. Man crush ha ha
adamvmiller 2 months ago
Guitar-G-Great.
Yodel-Yes.
Voice Blend of Heaven Harmonies.
AbeniSisterSnake 2 months ago
Guitarist Robin Trower once told me that he'd modeled 'Whiskey Train' (from the Procol Harum 'Home' album) after the Elvis version of this song, but I have yet to really see the connection between the 2.
lloydpbhillips4020 2 months ago
@lloydpbhillips4020 Never name drop. Robert DeNiro told me that once.
thelowmax 2 months ago
Setzer is one of my favorite players since I was really little , I sure wish I would have kept my Aria fa-80 hollow body guitar , life hasn't been the same with out it :(
MrPj74 2 months ago
Wow! What a sound!
Hewachee1 3 months ago
setzer has got to be one of the most underated guitarist in the world
rhorton08 3 months ago 9
@rhorton08 not really. he's very much appreciated. but i belive he is IS underrated in this area: as one of the best "all around / versatile" players on the scene....he is quite the talent
glueforall 2 months ago
WOW!!!!!!!!!!
pineridge221 3 months ago
Well, this video is not that rare...anymore;)
Thanx for reposting, people gotta see gems like this up close to really dig it!
Don59Sebastian 4 months ago
I like I like..... great guitar player... Almost Velvet...
iolahicks 4 months ago
Wow! Just Wow.
1982mako224 4 months ago
Nearly as cool as Elvis' version...
VelvetViolator 4 months ago
Damn. :-)
gelatosamurai 4 months ago
2 just missed the train.
talissin 4 months ago
I was lucky to be able to watch Brian and the Stray Cats live in Vancouver 1983!
Brian with his guitar and his raw vocal is definitely the cream of the band.
Rock on Brian!!!
TheFlattopbarbershop 4 months ago
Likew this song so much...and his jodeling ;-)
Paulkreindlband 5 months ago
Awesome, sounds like Junior parkers original, but obviuosly with setzers out of this world lead added to the mix.
baldyholly79 5 months ago
He's got the most epic hair ever.
FretFreak02 5 months ago
Awesome....
jetglo325 5 months ago
For me it was the beginning of the best singers,
He has a great voice and can play it very well!
you see him on the fun for him:)
MrRekord75 5 months ago
now here's a genuine guitar hero! my god!, where did he get all those notes?! he makes it look like he does it on the fly. awesome.
deadhands1981 6 months ago
@deadhands1981
On the fly.. no doubt he is there, he has done this song probably dozens of different ways. Music flows through him like water. That only happens when you are truly in the moment. His hand movements are unconscious and connected to his brain. True Zen.
kodamikha 5 months ago
I love that song
kris555f 6 months ago
I have never seen so much raw talent in my life. Brian is Awesome!
lazypd3 7 months ago
Way too cool. This is my new favorite song... for a bit anyway. Highly talented Brian is
kodamikha 8 months ago
go cat go !!!!
marko6849 8 months ago
with all the great stuff in this video, the best part is that unlike most guitar players that seem to get more respect, hes playin with a clean amp sound. thats the mark of being real good
allsmurfedup 9 months ago
Um dos maiores guitarristas de todos os tempos!!!!
cafm1973 9 months ago
He supercharged all those old kickass licks and smokes on them!!!!!
quikvmax 9 months ago
FUCK YEA!!
miguelquintella 9 months ago
woa...
AshluvsMIKA 10 months ago
Por dios. que bien se escucha esto
escritorproscrito 10 months ago
C'est le meilleur du monde !
Charlie200971 11 months ago
OMG! This man was born to play guitar. Always a crowd pleaser and he's in his own league.
love you Brian!
gillybgoode 11 months ago
Holy Crap!!! ...I play this style of music.... and people & even other musicians ask how I can play & sing @ the same time...they obviously haven't heard Brian do this stuff....I could just smack him...I love his F^$#!n' voice and taste on the guitar so much....how many hr's. in the day are there???? I gotta go practice........
Brian Setzer= Butter!!!!..(smoothy-smooth!!!)
thestilettos777 1 year ago
great voice!!
sunwestdata 1 year ago
takes the piss hes that good!
JJoneEIGHTY 1 year ago
yes the guy is just a great musician, guitarplayer and singer..knows his classics ..love this gretsch..
Dubaiman123 1 year ago
note he doesn't need to stare at guitar,when u feel and hear the music,his fingrs know where to go
Syzygy60 1 year ago
is not an easy song to pick,he had to find the rythym
Syzygy60 1 year ago
Makes me so happy!
elliotalfaro 1 year ago
I named my cat Setzer,I thought Brian was a weird name for a female cat :)
Syzygy60 1 year ago
play mystery train,Brian!
Syzygy60 1 year ago
Brian couldn't save gretsch...or billy g. those guitars were good, electric or not. like the es. It's the all around practice-play instrument. You can practice on it, & plug in, & it'll scream! It's been labeled as "country", so the rock kids don't think it's cool. It's another piece of genuine U.S. quality gone by the wayside for quantity. Unless the new owners push it as the "all in one" guitar. It would'nt hurt their sales! It should be a plus...use some new term like "crossover".
broodyart 1 year ago
Damn, he can yodle too! Haha there's nothing like it!
royraaijmakers 1 year ago
thanks for this what a gem
hiattfan2 1 year ago
broke a shoe and skinned a knee at one of there shows.....glad to have been part of the early days.....
chilidahwg 1 year ago
brian setzer is the king of ROCKABILLY
!!!!!!
dark9660 1 year ago 63
@dark9660
AFTER Scotty Moore...
OL55CADDY 1 week ago
very nice video,thx for posting it. i like Brian Setzer best when he plays solo
david196564 1 year ago
Thanks for posting this. JBTV is Jerry Bryant tv out of Chicago. I believe it is or was WCIU. JBTV also supports local bands.
mikecazzx 1 year ago
He never ceases to amaze me. His playing is just so beautiful, so technical and artistic at the same time. I've been a fan since 1982.
windrifter3 1 year ago
That rapid changing between fingerpicking and flatpicking is awesome!
JohnnyReb2009 1 year ago
he sthe best! thank!
MrGuimbard 1 year ago
Blow some fresh air into an old song: leave that to Brian. While yodeling in between them gooddamm licks. That guy is always amazing.. A classic on his own already!
tunderbomber 1 year ago
cool~~ Great song、awesome guitar!
alienjoe1974 1 year ago
Just does not get any better...What a sound ... Always blows me away everytime i hear it.
MrBsetzer 1 year ago
Thanx for this
StratPMan 2 years ago
just awesome. Brian you rocks my face off!
GHub99 2 years ago 25
Ooooo....coool !
kmp1967yt 2 years ago
damn!! that was amazing!
erlomd 2 years ago