I can't imagine anyone doing a better job of singing what he's singing and playing what he's playing at the same time. He was really ON for this performance.
I swear, Johnson has one of the best clean sounds I've ever heard. Everything, the chorus, the delay, the bright twang he gets from those Fender amps, it's PERFECT.
@DutchNewbJr - What you hear at 3:45 is called 'feedback'. Jimi Hendrix used it often in live performance for effect. Type in 'Hendrix I don't live today live'.
well ...geee-whiz that was ...(insert superlative) despite the somewhat pale vocal (honest...i like that) and maybe just a tiny bit drier tone w/ less front pick-up use between about fret #5 to #12....he's knows best though.
Back when I was getting into virtuoso guitar playing, it used to bug me when EJ was considered the best overall guitar player over Steve Vai. Clearly a result of my ignorance, I later took the time to get to know EJ's music and playing and upon watching stuff like this, it all became clear to me. ;-)
it's just kick back from the amp, reverb, some people do it intentionally. I don't believe this was one of those times. . . It could have been but that's what it is
best guitarist ever why do we hear about guys like malmsteen and vai all the time eric is better than both of them combined because his guitar sound is beautifull he doesnt just play 200 notes a second all the time but plays melodic rock as well and he has grammy awards malmsteen has none i think vai has 1 but thats only because frank zappa taught him every thing he knows
@shredmaster100 Steve Vai has three Grammys, and more than Frank Zappa, his mentor was Joe Satriani - but he definitely has his own style just as much as Eric does. Personally, I enjoy Eric Johnson the most when he is chord noodling, like in the beggining of this song. On the other hand I think Steve Vai writes the best compositions (the smoother ones), no one alive composes music as Steve Vai.
there is yngwie malmsteen ha ha only joking yngwies a good guitarist but his best days were over at the end of the 80,s a bit like eric johnson i havent seen him do any new material in a long timeand joe satriani is a master guitarist have u seen the vid on u tube where he plays surfing with the alien on some cheap strat copy and still sounds great
Every time I watch this god damned video clip 9 minutes and 18 seconds are gone from from my life because i can never turn it off !! Eric Johnson=genius
There is a lot of beautiful music out there. I often think piano music is very beautiful. I here this mans guitar playing and I think wow. He 's very gifted at arranging his music.
This is pretty close to perfection in my book. I haven't seen other guitar work that is as interesting and diverse like this. The harmonics are striking as well the way they are incorporated into the melody. Hats off to his bandmates as well. It had to be an honor to be part of this.
reason ej is the greatest guitarist is because of his music. you could be the fastest shredder like malmsteen or vai but you can't listen to them because their music sucks. i can't find a single steve vai song that i like enough to even appreciate his playing. ej has melody, harmony and rhythm...what music was meant to be. very underrated singer and songwriter/composer.
I think this is Eric's best performance I've seen so far, damn good. The way he goes from rythm to lead makes it sound as though there were 2 guitarists.
I love how these guys all work together. This is music, and musicians, the way I grew up on it. Not just a bluetooth in the ear lip-syncing, but actually playing instruments, working together and dealing with all the equipment on stage. This is awesome.
I wish the camera would pan down to his pedalboard every once in a while. His feet must be a blur down there switching channels and effects all the time...
Fucking mindblowing. The clarity of his playing is surreal, every note is played with perfection, not to mention his heavenly tone. Rock on EJ, don't ever change your unique style.
@dabearsman72 Yeah I agree. This is true music, or at least music made from the desire to create something from the heart. Music nowadays is made with the desire to create for profit. Money. It's sickening. I can't stand it. And I'm only 22 years old. Eric Johnson is my favorite guitarist, all around. His abilities, and style, as well as him as a person, from what I've seen in various interviews and videos. Everytime I see/hear him play, I just want to pick up my guitar and play!
its like if you count all the times this video has been put up and taken down and how many people have watched these videos it is beyond a crapload by far I am sure. I am far by sure?
Hmmm...did this song just become my favourite EJ song? oh yeah......I'd love to find a way of describing the beauty of this song but I seriously can't think of a single word that would be worthy of such an honor. He's the only one that I know of that's actually capable of painting 3-dimensional masterpieces of transcendental beauty with a guitar...thanks, Eric
I first saw this when I was a graduate student at the University of Texas while watching Austin City Limits. To say that I was blown away is an understatement. His technical virtuosity may be unmatched. I had no idea that one man with an electric guitar could create this level of intensity.
@KLxXguitarXx Rebecca Black's not famous, she's mocked for "Friday" I don't know anybody who thinks "Friday" is a good song, but I do agree with you on people like Eric should be more famous.
This is my favorite song, specifically this live version, the studio version off the cd sounded too"synthetic" for me, it wasn't reall enough, but the live song takes the cake in my opinion, ectasy fueled musical orgasm is reached at 6:41, the sound is just beautiful!!!
intro is amazing, just to catch you in his music web, then his voice and melody, you just want to bounce up and down, than that great solo after 3 min..oh don't have the words to describe the beauty I'm hearing :)
@doubledge101@doubledge101 Really, you think because you've got a link to some EJ interviews that you're the gatekeeper and authority to all things Eric Johnson? Your links are helpful, but you don't get to act like an arrogant prick and act put out because someone didn't see your previous posts.
Does my reply to "S4B3RTOOTH" really say all that to you? "Put Out", "Arrogant Prick", etc?
I don't feel put out responding to any post - and in this case, Eric Johnson has a much better answer to that particular question.
The statement "One More Time" is not there because I feel put out, it's there for the benefit of anyone who might have read it both here & other posts.
Authority? Gatekeeper? NAH!
In fact, I'll give it away to anyone who wants it - send me an email & it's yours!
There are many really tasty DeCaf blends out there, and lot of ointments for whatever that irritation is that you're suffering from.
How's that?
Did it meet all your expectations?
Man, some of the banter that gets posted up here is so far removed from the elegant beauty of music & the joy of sharing it that makes me wonder - "why bother?"
No matter what you do or say, SOMEBODY will take offense to it.
@S4B3RTOOTH old 100watt marshall plexi with jbl speakers two fender tube heads echoplex, electro harmonix memory man, tube driver, jimmy hendrix fuzz box, cry baby wahh a chorus box from hell, two 54 strats 57 strat, etc... and last but not least. The Touch. If you dont have this dvd from 1988 you gotta get it. This guy never ceases to amaze me. In the words of steve vai " He's got more talent in one of his fingers then ive got in my whole body"
@S4B3RTOOTH good guitar playing skills is his setup. My good guitarist friend told me he tries to get exactly between the frets for that clean sound. Or something like that. And my friend is very smart (when it comes to music) I play keyboard. But I love eric johnson
One of my all time EJ faves. He never ever fails to deliver with this tune. Saw him play this in 1986 and as a guitar player it blew me away completely. Inspiring!!
The guitar work on "this" version of "this" song, may tell a richer, deeper story in tone, note choice and feel, than any song of the rock era. That's just my opinion.
this is one of the best songs i've heard playin' and singin' at the same time from one of the best ever Mr johnson, he's far far apart from the others and like him i'm afraid there won't be in a long time...thanks God to be able to hear this.
@chiefmojorising1 Cause they're actually a good audience. They want to listen to the music, not scream the entire time. When an audience is screaming, all they hear is noise and screaming; they can't actually hear the music being played. I would love to be in this audience because I would actually get to here Eric play instead of hear only screaming in my ear.
I think he mainly uses a Fender Deluxe Reverb and some kind of vintage Marshall Plexi? I'm not 100% sure but it's pretty much his standard setup that he uses most of the time, well I'm fairly sure it is!
Looks like two fender heads with a number of Marshall amps and speaker cabinets. The numbers don't work out so there must be some stuff we can't see. The sound is spectacular though.
I know this is unrelated... But if you look at the comments in this video, and then go to the comments of a lil wayne video... It's obvious that people that listen to Johnson are far more intellegent.
Alrighty then...consider it your job to enlighten your particular corner of the world (and any other remote corner of the universe, for that matter!).
ya never know...listening to EJ may just provide a spark that ignites the ever-elusive catalyst providing peace between the North & South......or - peace between N Korea and just about everybody else on the planet....What's that you say? Dreaming? Who, Me?....maybe so, but Hey! - U never know...seems like it wouldn't hurt to try...?
EPIC JOHNSON!!!
oT0MJHo 3 hours ago
Damn, it's so hard to play and sing simultaneously those saturated parts..
Eugining 1 week ago
GREAT SOUND for 1988 and for LIVE, just PUREST, no false note..
Eugining 1 week ago
this man is so damn good. Grew up listening to my dad play all of his songs.
MrSumbody69 1 week ago
one person doesnt know what real music is and decided the dislike button was a suicide button.
MrSumbody69 1 week ago
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If you can not appreciate the gentle and utterly genius BEAST of EJ's playing there is no hope.... go back... TRY AGAIN!
slados1 1 week ago in playlist Eric Johnson
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Top 10 Greatest guitar players (visionary): Jimi, Eric, Eddie,Nils, JOE, Tommy, Angus, Tom, Waddy and Lindsey.
TheChinared8 1 week ago
this is Eric Johnson indeed..EJ style
deathscythekim729 2 weeks ago
I can't imagine anyone doing a better job of singing what he's singing and playing what he's playing at the same time. He was really ON for this performance.
Realfi 2 weeks ago
he's got a good voice but I definitely prefer his instrumentals
oT0MJHo 2 weeks ago
I am addicted to watching this. too! XD
steffii304 2 weeks ago in playlist Favorite videos
I am addicted to watching this. Such an amazing song. Wish EJ was still writing and playing music like this
MrSchnoobie 3 weeks ago
Excellent music, Eric is one of the best guitarists of all time!
MarlonSBomfim 3 weeks ago
I swear, Johnson has one of the best clean sounds I've ever heard. Everything, the chorus, the delay, the bright twang he gets from those Fender amps, it's PERFECT.
JamesOhGoodie 4 weeks ago
Genius
renegadesonline 1 month ago in playlist More videos from doubledge101
the crowd is dead WTF
krauz111 1 month ago
@krauz111 They're immobilized by his greatness...
mcjoz88 3 weeks ago
@mcjoz88 yes indeed
krauz111 3 weeks ago
awesome song
igf4 1 month ago
@DutchNewbJr - What you hear at 3:45 is called 'feedback'. Jimi Hendrix used it often in live performance for effect. Type in 'Hendrix I don't live today live'.
Makarovnik2112 1 month ago
well ...geee-whiz that was ...(insert superlative) despite the somewhat pale vocal (honest...i like that) and maybe just a tiny bit drier tone w/ less front pick-up use between about fret #5 to #12....he's knows best though.
LanceHelmut 1 month ago
i cried
fatjesus2313 1 month ago
This is the best guitar sound I have ever heard.
wiloman82 1 month ago
Back when I was getting into virtuoso guitar playing, it used to bug me when EJ was considered the best overall guitar player over Steve Vai. Clearly a result of my ignorance, I later took the time to get to know EJ's music and playing and upon watching stuff like this, it all became clear to me. ;-)
TheLinuxExperience 1 month ago 2
The way he plays makes me cry, no homo.
LeBoucleToledo 2 months ago
it's just kick back from the amp, reverb, some people do it intentionally. I don't believe this was one of those times. . . It could have been but that's what it is
rondeezy011 2 months ago
That lead tone *drools*
NightmareGuitarist 2 months ago
God
1regend 2 months ago
Great stuff I used to listen to Eric quiet a bit in the mid 80's through the early 90's havent heard any of his stuff lately.
catilat69 2 months ago
Quite a coincidence. I make a tutoral on grammar soon.
DetestProtest 2 months ago
best guitarist ever why do we hear about guys like malmsteen and vai all the time eric is better than both of them combined because his guitar sound is beautifull he doesnt just play 200 notes a second all the time but plays melodic rock as well and he has grammy awards malmsteen has none i think vai has 1 but thats only because frank zappa taught him every thing he knows
shredmaster100 2 months ago 3
@shredmaster100 Steve Vai has three Grammys, and more than Frank Zappa, his mentor was Joe Satriani - but he definitely has his own style just as much as Eric does. Personally, I enjoy Eric Johnson the most when he is chord noodling, like in the beggining of this song. On the other hand I think Steve Vai writes the best compositions (the smoother ones), no one alive composes music as Steve Vai.
snelseb 1 month ago
there is yngwie malmsteen ha ha only joking yngwies a good guitarist but his best days were over at the end of the 80,s a bit like eric johnson i havent seen him do any new material in a long timeand joe satriani is a master guitarist have u seen the vid on u tube where he plays surfing with the alien on some cheap strat copy and still sounds great
shredmaster100 1 month ago
How does he make that sound on 3:45 , that high pitched sound, tell me how it calls or how to do it
DutchNewbJr 2 months ago
@DutchNewbJr Typical Hendrix sound.....its a wah pedal
Duane28 2 months ago
Damn was this a good show. He's so hit or miss these days... :(
baseballnolie34 2 months ago
O_O
FashionHolocaust 2 months ago
Hey guys i made a video about eric johnson total electric guitar, i can play this song to and i make a vid soon
DutchNewbJr 2 months ago
666 likes
Rock on...
roussos87 2 months ago
Love playing this song on guitar
DutchNewbJr 2 months ago
good play! eric voice is perfect to this song.. one person must be deaf to dislike this..
gnenette23 3 months ago
Is that James Belushi playing Bass?
TheShedder1 3 months ago
may tarantadong nag dislike! pag nakita kita papatayin kita!
shadowpersona 3 months ago
omg one guy missed the Like button xD
danyarka 3 months ago
que hermoso tema, encima canta re bien.
que animal!!
franfer05 3 months ago
First vid I see without any "Dislikes"
Interesting
rskTempo 3 months ago in playlist Música
Every time I watch this god damned video clip 9 minutes and 18 seconds are gone from from my life because i can never turn it off !! Eric Johnson=genius
elisprague 3 months ago
There is a lot of beautiful music out there. I often think piano music is very beautiful. I here this mans guitar playing and I think wow. He 's very gifted at arranging his music.
aaa567ify 3 months ago
This is pretty close to perfection in my book. I haven't seen other guitar work that is as interesting and diverse like this. The harmonics are striking as well the way they are incorporated into the melody. Hats off to his bandmates as well. It had to be an honor to be part of this.
stratman30252 3 months ago 9
One of my favorites.
Thalamos 4 months ago
Second only to Cliffs of Dover.
Music4Fuel 4 months ago
Virtuoso performance!!
acousticguitarfan 4 months ago 2
this is the best song in the world, why isn't it more popular?
xymind 4 months ago
no dislike :)
AnarchysCellarBash 4 months ago
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AnarchysCellarBash 4 months ago
was he dusting off the guitar after he was done?
Chromatype 4 months ago
i want his hair!!
JoshuaRowGuitarist 4 months ago in playlist More videos from doubledge101
That's the mark of a great musician at about 7:57. EJ acknowledges the crowd's praise while he's still playing.
98MGS 5 months ago
Perfeita , sem comentários. toca uma barbaridade!
igorporcupinetree 5 months ago
He don't sound like anyone else...that's a good thing.
HinknownUnson 5 months ago
i Play guitar for 1 year now, i just learned to play this song and did it by ear, correctly chords, i can play 1:40 - 3:18
if u wnna learn this song i make a tutoral soon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
DutchNewbJr 5 months ago 13
@DutchNewbJr
put it up dude. i want to learn this song.
RRVVWW73 1 month ago
His music represents the beauty of Austin Texas and the surrounding Texas Hill Country.
mmillner81 5 months ago
im seeing this guy on sptember 28th! im so fucking lucky and ready!!!!!
VHrules78 5 months ago
Beyond brilliant!~ I love the smile Eric shoots at Roscoe at 4:51
ZenDriveSeven 5 months ago
id literally give a testicle to be able to play as well as he can
urdumbfoo 5 months ago 2
thats a pretty cool hair for the 80s haha
chenjunhao 5 months ago
MY GUITAR HERO!
Fredmelott 5 months ago
reason ej is the greatest guitarist is because of his music. you could be the fastest shredder like malmsteen or vai but you can't listen to them because their music sucks. i can't find a single steve vai song that i like enough to even appreciate his playing. ej has melody, harmony and rhythm...what music was meant to be. very underrated singer and songwriter/composer.
voodooalchemy 6 months ago
I think this is Eric's best performance I've seen so far, damn good. The way he goes from rythm to lead makes it sound as though there were 2 guitarists.
ElectricAlienCat 6 months ago
very tasty. now i'm full.
RRVVWW73 6 months ago
Just how his hands move, it's amazing. He is the best.
MrLemex 7 months ago 2
I love how these guys all work together. This is music, and musicians, the way I grew up on it. Not just a bluetooth in the ear lip-syncing, but actually playing instruments, working together and dealing with all the equipment on stage. This is awesome.
dw45761 7 months ago
One of my favorite videos of EJ.
strancess 7 months ago
Jesus Christ hes raped that fender so many times the painted black circles are rubbing off....
whenthereapercomes 7 months ago
I wish the camera would pan down to his pedalboard every once in a while. His feet must be a blur down there switching channels and effects all the time...
S1MN05 7 months ago
One of the best musicians i have ever heard!!!
JoeChapas 7 months ago
DE LO MEJOR..!
SuperCAS777 7 months ago
Wow. This was excellent. The composition, the guitar playing, the arrangement, the vocals ... Outstanding!
terrafirma91 7 months ago
One of the best performances in history of recorded music
Morasankari 7 months ago 54
oh my god what a song. man you are awesome. thanks for all the uploads i am subscribed
fenderman734 7 months ago
great song and video..thanx
tobyrec 7 months ago
amazing....speechless every time
sodapopkid90 7 months ago
Hey, did anyone notice how this video has no dislikes? 389 and 0 is pretty rare....
screechkid116 8 months ago
3:43 most fucking beautiful feedback ever
weischamp 8 months ago 3
@weischamp I'm a guitarist too......AND FUCK YEAH!
screechkid116 8 months ago
@weischamp at 3:46 he knows that feedback just nailed the song
EddieVanAidan 7 months ago
Oh my God, this man was born to play the guitar!! gifted artist, no doubt about it
mgljimcmgl 8 months ago
This is one of the most beautiful songs ever made.
visualxjinsei 8 months ago
nothing more left than enjoying the song.
jazzrockblues95 8 months ago
Great song. Also: look at that awesome jacket. It's like someone a sea captain would get as a retirement gift. <3
Shotgunnova 8 months ago
Hes good man
fluffymike1965 8 months ago
Oh man. I'll admit it. I cried. This is just... Wow. *_*
HailBlazR69 8 months ago
live at his best
tobyrec 8 months ago
Fucking mindblowing. The clarity of his playing is surreal, every note is played with perfection, not to mention his heavenly tone. Rock on EJ, don't ever change your unique style.
INTOtheVOID11 8 months ago
God this is so perfect. What happened to music?
dabearsman72 8 months ago 2
@dabearsman72 Yeah I agree. This is true music, or at least music made from the desire to create something from the heart. Music nowadays is made with the desire to create for profit. Money. It's sickening. I can't stand it. And I'm only 22 years old. Eric Johnson is my favorite guitarist, all around. His abilities, and style, as well as him as a person, from what I've seen in various interviews and videos. Everytime I see/hear him play, I just want to pick up my guitar and play!
mcjoz88 8 months ago
This is my Favorite period of EJ. WOW , 63,114 LIKES .
MrRcheek 8 months ago
This is my Favorite period of EJ.
MrRcheek 8 months ago
its like if you count all the times this video has been put up and taken down and how many people have watched these videos it is beyond a crapload by far I am sure. I am far by sure?
127quinn 8 months ago 6
@127quinn :
Yeah!...no,...Yeah!
(what he said..)
are you sure you're that far?
doubledge101 8 months ago
Cooool real Fender sound indeeeeed! :))
thomas3fd6 9 months ago
He can sing aswel ahh FML!
MarkSkinner7 9 months ago
His live performances always impress me, how good this man can be?
I want to see him live!!
WhiteDeath 9 months ago
Mind blowing. A genius.
triplettam 9 months ago
@KLxXguitarXx lol. Yeah man, I understand what you mean.
classiccarfanatic07 9 months ago
kickass hair
ShipsAreBurned 9 months ago
Even his mullet is clean.
bergalini 9 months ago
Hmmm...did this song just become my favourite EJ song? oh yeah......I'd love to find a way of describing the beauty of this song but I seriously can't think of a single word that would be worthy of such an honor. He's the only one that I know of that's actually capable of painting 3-dimensional masterpieces of transcendental beauty with a guitar...thanks, Eric
slados1 9 months ago
I first saw this when I was a graduate student at the University of Texas while watching Austin City Limits. To say that I was blown away is an understatement. His technical virtuosity may be unmatched. I had no idea that one man with an electric guitar could create this level of intensity.
MyWilliam1965 9 months ago
@KLxXguitarXx Rebecca Black's not famous, she's mocked for "Friday" I don't know anybody who thinks "Friday" is a good song, but I do agree with you on people like Eric should be more famous.
classiccarfanatic07 9 months ago
・透き通ったサウンド
・卓越したテクニック
・爽やかな歌声
・秀逸なメロディ
・イケメン
完璧だ b(^o^)d
Empress1021 9 months ago
im starting to think that he makes up his own chords.he never ceases to amaze me.
086ike 10 months ago
Shit.. This guys a monster!lmao he knows the neck well
KatieEVerdalci 10 months ago
This is my favorite song, specifically this live version, the studio version off the cd sounded too"synthetic" for me, it wasn't reall enough, but the live song takes the cake in my opinion, ectasy fueled musical orgasm is reached at 6:41, the sound is just beautiful!!!
danknasty661 10 months ago
intro is amazing, just to catch you in his music web, then his voice and melody, you just want to bounce up and down, than that great solo after 3 min..oh don't have the words to describe the beauty I'm hearing :)
KerryAbernethy 11 months ago
3:42 to 4:47 greastest note transition into a fifth and then an octave feedback from his bend. it gets him so bad his lips curl. :X
hydrojsa 11 months ago
@hydrojsa
that was like 3 octaves! craziness i tell you what.
fishinmagician89 10 months ago
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hydrojsa 11 months ago
The guitar is an original 54 strat worth a small fortune.
Howl625 11 months ago
@Howl625 It's a copy.............
partypianoplayer 11 months ago
amazing !!!!
5150mili 11 months ago
Wow...like the cd!!!
MrFrankPilato 11 months ago
for such an old footage this sound is amazing...not to mention the playing,iv'e seen this video about 100 times...
johnydeltablues 11 months ago
Steve Vai srsly said that?
S4B3RTOOTH 11 months ago
Each note like a jewel. Even his feedback is perfect.
jchi1ds 11 months ago
What is his set-up? It's amazing!
S4B3RTOOTH 11 months ago 4
@S4B3RTOOTH :
One more time:
Go to my channel (just click on my name) and open up the playlist titled: "Eric Johnson - Interviews, Gear, Sound, etc."
That should answer your question.
doubledge101 11 months ago
@doubledge101
Hey, thanks again for this vid.
S4B3RTOOTH 11 months ago
@doubledge101 @doubledge101 Really, you think because you've got a link to some EJ interviews that you're the gatekeeper and authority to all things Eric Johnson? Your links are helpful, but you don't get to act like an arrogant prick and act put out because someone didn't see your previous posts.
cmsquared63 9 months ago
@cmsquared63:
Does my reply to "S4B3RTOOTH" really say all that to you? "Put Out", "Arrogant Prick", etc?
I don't feel put out responding to any post - and in this case, Eric Johnson has a much better answer to that particular question.
The statement "One More Time" is not there because I feel put out, it's there for the benefit of anyone who might have read it both here & other posts.
Authority? Gatekeeper? NAH!
In fact, I'll give it away to anyone who wants it - send me an email & it's yours!
doubledge101 8 months ago
@cmsquared63 :
Oh, yeah...almost forgot -
There are many really tasty DeCaf blends out there, and lot of ointments for whatever that irritation is that you're suffering from.
How's that?
Did it meet all your expectations?
Man, some of the banter that gets posted up here is so far removed from the elegant beauty of music & the joy of sharing it that makes me wonder - "why bother?"
No matter what you do or say, SOMEBODY will take offense to it.
..but then again..
doubledge101 - {The Zookeeper}
doubledge101 8 months ago 3
@doubledge101 Nicely said.
lordslittlegirl 7 months ago
@doubledge101 Well said.
sweetnothing1977 6 months ago
@S4B3RTOOTH old 100watt marshall plexi with jbl speakers two fender tube heads echoplex, electro harmonix memory man, tube driver, jimmy hendrix fuzz box, cry baby wahh a chorus box from hell, two 54 strats 57 strat, etc... and last but not least. The Touch. If you dont have this dvd from 1988 you gotta get it. This guy never ceases to amaze me. In the words of steve vai " He's got more talent in one of his fingers then ive got in my whole body"
TroyDawes43 11 months ago
@S4B3RTOOTH good guitar playing skills is his setup. My good guitarist friend told me he tries to get exactly between the frets for that clean sound. Or something like that. And my friend is very smart (when it comes to music) I play keyboard. But I love eric johnson
nitrousninja1 7 months ago
One of my all time EJ faves. He never ever fails to deliver with this tune. Saw him play this in 1986 and as a guitar player it blew me away completely. Inspiring!!
univalveman 11 months ago
SRV and Eric Johnson have had some of the most perfect tones
Ghost94Buster 11 months ago
thumbs up for the bass players leather pants :D
Ghost94Buster 11 months ago
The guitar work on "this" version of "this" song, may tell a richer, deeper story in tone, note choice and feel, than any song of the rock era. That's just my opinion.
jfrockon 1 year ago
Tommy Taylor has a tiny Bass drum.........Great video. Great song.
philconey11 1 year ago
this is one of the best songs i've heard playin' and singin' at the same time from one of the best ever Mr johnson, he's far far apart from the others and like him i'm afraid there won't be in a long time...thanks God to be able to hear this.
netoriffvai 1 year ago
beautiful guitar sounds and smooth vocals, now that's what I call music :D
mizunoyuy 1 year ago
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BrunoCguitar 1 year ago
Anyone notice that he looks like a Sgt.Pepper Beatle w/ that jacket on?
TheFigueroa007 1 year ago
@TheFigueroa007 Was giving respect to Hendrix who wore a marching band jacket at one of his own concerts.
n2sky2 1 year ago
No way, he's a shredder that can sing, he's a better singer-shredder than Paul Gilbert! This guy rules!
TheFigueroa007 1 year ago
This song has an 80s shred metal ballad feel, like Tony Macalpine doing a ballad on shrapnel records.
TheFigueroa007 1 year ago
why the hell is the audience just sitting there lifeless..
chiefmojorising1 1 year ago
@chiefmojorising1:
The word "Awestruck" comes to mind...
Galvanized, Hypnotized, in a trance?
Either that, or maybe the front rows were reserved for Austin City Limits special invites, who may not have a clue?
If you listen closely, the rest of them are responding at the right places.
doubledge101 1 year ago 3
@chiefmojorising1 because they're religious ppl
L3zer 1 year ago
@chiefmojorising1 YES...it's nuts! It's like they are from 1980s Russia!!!
KARENK72886 10 months ago
@chiefmojorising1 Cause they're actually a good audience. They want to listen to the music, not scream the entire time. When an audience is screaming, all they hear is noise and screaming; they can't actually hear the music being played. I would love to be in this audience because I would actually get to here Eric play instead of hear only screaming in my ear.
classiccarfanatic07 9 months ago
@chiefmojorising1 because they are all in a trance at eric's awesomeness!
PhilBrown2112 9 months ago
A man that has TRULY MASTERED his craft. Thank God for Gracing our ears with such a talent !!
Blazinat40 1 year ago
one of the great "all around" musicians
21ejc 1 year ago
en dos palabras , in presionante
5150mili 1 year ago
Excellent 'feel" for the instrument. Outstanding.
terrafirma91 1 year ago
He doesn't get enough credit. He's coming to my city and this place he's playing at is a pretty crappy venue that can hold less than 1000 people.
oyeboy94 1 year ago
AMAZING!
rjfowler2002 1 year ago
he has the most perfect tone on guitar .. amazing
MrCold768 1 year ago
can anyone tell what the amps are behind Eric Johnson?
greeneibball36 1 year ago
@greeneibball36
I think he mainly uses a Fender Deluxe Reverb and some kind of vintage Marshall Plexi? I'm not 100% sure but it's pretty much his standard setup that he uses most of the time, well I'm fairly sure it is!
roryrockssocks 1 year ago
@greeneibball36:
Go to my channel and open this PLAYLIST:
"Eric Johnson - Interviews, Gear, Sound, etc."
Then, play this vid:
"Eric Johnson's Amps & Sound. ["THE RIG " - Hot Licks ] "
Check out some of the other videos in that playlist for his current configuration.
doubledge101 1 year ago
@greeneibball36
Looks like two fender heads with a number of Marshall amps and speaker cabinets. The numbers don't work out so there must be some stuff we can't see. The sound is spectacular though.
federal1862 1 year ago
@greeneibball36 I could tell ya but then I would have to kill ya...
TroyDawes43 11 months ago
This vid blew me away! Great stuff that's now 22 years old!
KitaMariatesh 1 year ago
I know this is unrelated... But if you look at the comments in this video, and then go to the comments of a lil wayne video... It's obvious that people that listen to Johnson are far more intellegent.
Tetfima 1 year ago
people I'm 15 years old and eric is my hero I mean holy shit I think I just orgasimed to this song its a masterpice
dincus2747 1 year ago
What an Art of music piece
aldinni09 1 year ago
he is absolutly best guitarlist in history of music with amazing vocal talent
cant believe he is not that famous in world music industry
from korea fan
TheLaopiao 1 year ago 14
@TheLaopiao:
Alrighty then...consider it your job to enlighten your particular corner of the world (and any other remote corner of the universe, for that matter!).
ya never know...listening to EJ may just provide a spark that ignites the ever-elusive catalyst providing peace between the North & South......or - peace between N Korea and just about everybody else on the planet....What's that you say? Dreaming? Who, Me?....maybe so, but Hey! - U never know...seems like it wouldn't hurt to try...?
doubledge101 1 year ago