CLIFFS OF DOVER - Eric Johnson | Guitar Cover by Sophie Burrell

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[@SophieBurrell]

Hey lovelies! I really hope you enjoy my cover of Cliffs Of Dover 🫶🎸 I've wanted to learn this song in its entirety since I was about 8 and first played it on guitar hero hahaha. Tabs, backing track & exclusive content on my Patreon! www.patreon.com/sophieburrell 👽❣

[@CheeseGuy2169]

Good job sophie you did very well. Your my favourite female guitarist and I love you. ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@jonathananderson3897]

It took a month? 🤣 Been trying since I saw him live in Austin in the early 80s, still not even close. You however did a great job 🤘

[@udayanmustafi3963]

🎸

[@lancegibson9317]

Well done!!!!🎉

[@sleeperburuk5340]

PLEASE SOLO BEYOND CREATION

[@moneyball32]

Playing this song is hard enough-crazy that someone wrote it. Eric Johnson is a genius. Very awesome cover.

[@BlackDeej]

Check out 'Liszt' (Hungarian Rhapsody No.2) or 'Paganini' (Caprice No.24), both are utter lunatics on their instruments... and then check the years they were writing their incredible music in! Edit: Eric Johnson is a bloody genius though too ;-)

[@richardrussell7082]

It took 11 years before he was happy with it.

[@BrandonDeon]

Cliffs of Dover is a rite of passage for us guitar KZbinrs. Nice work!

[@travisiorossio3269]

I appreciate that you appreciate good sir, subscribed I am now. Gold content you have

[@Giraffinator]

Cliffs of Dover is to the guitar like Hot Cross Buns is to the recorder

[@syzygy2464]

only the masochists lol

[@DevilWearsAdidas]

Yea and the elite guitarists on youtube is Through the Fire and Flames. lmfao

[@devin1442]

​@@Giraffinator Nah that's more like Smoke On the Water haha

[@permafrost2064]

This song has such a feel good summer vibe, it never fails to put me in a better mood.

[@lukemikush1575]

Hit me right in the heart strings with this one. My father who is not with us anymore used to jam this on his 85' Strat and we would all watch amazed cheering him on. He was one hell of a man. Died on 11/11/06 another Angel learned all His lessons. Thanks for this Soph

[@Vaejovis72]

I've been playing guitar for longer than you've been alive, and there's no way I'd attempt to play this classic on camera... but you absolutely nailed it. Amazing playing here.

[@joehahn8817]

I've been playing for 47 years and I wouldn't even attempt it OFF camera!!!🤣🤣🤣

[@andyg6967]

@@joehahn8817 😂😂Damn right.

[@andyg6967]

We’re not worthy,we’re not worthy.👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@thiagocursinomusic]

She played it very well, but surely this wasn't one take.

[@ZYGTropicals]

She’s been playing this song for many years and you can compare her progress from her video where she shows her guitar playing progress. It didn’t only take her a month, it literally took her many years! Go watch the video and you’ll see! Anyone who’s been playing guitar for many years can play this song if you spend a few years practicing it. And if you can’t, then your not a very good guitar player, that’s just facts! She makes great videos and is absolutely talented, but her saying it took her a month is 100% dishonest.

[@Samurai78420]

Sophie, I've been playing for 37 years and 'Cliffs of Dover' changed my life forever. It took me personally a couple years to get it. (we didn't have great resources to learn back then) Anyways, you're a true player and it's so awesome to witness how great you've become. Respect 👊🔥💯🖤😊

[@albertmoreno6947]

That was absolutely amazing - bought the CD when it first came out. I was mesmerized by the song - and your cover has inspired this 56 year old man to pick up the Strat and get back to learning this song!!

[@Synthcry]

Good luck man!!

[@pixelguitardude]

as solo artist, I strongly advise against this, learn that new style of music that no one has invented yet, it's inside you man, it's inside all of us bro

[@floridmike4696]

He wants to achieve a goal he gave up on once, not be the Next Big Thing. With Sophie's video slowed down to .25 and the guitar tabs, even if he has to do it a few notes at a time, I think it's both achievable and worthwhile. Just a few notes at a time. Pretty soon? Voila!

[@VexLosers]

I’m 43 and I came away from this video with the same impression. Her playing is so fluid and tasteful that it’s very inspiring.

[@tjh44961]

I had the privilege to see this performed live by Eric from a distance of about 10 feet many years ago. A friend of mine from high school knew him (I'm not sure how, anymore), and was comped several tickets to his show, and he invited myself and several other friends to come along, at a small venue in Houston. You really did it justice.

[@erchamojosue8530]

I've been learning Cliffs of Dover for more than a month and I have only managed to dominate the intro, it really is a pilgrimage. Love your music, great guitar playing as always, thank you Sophie.

[@SophieBurrell]

It'll be so worth it in the end, that intro is probably the hardest part of the whole song!

[@kevliao]

If you can dominate the intro, the rest of the song isn't as hard. I'm now faced with the same task of learning this in a month (playing at Halloween party).

[@RaviSingh-ph2uw]

This was a great cover. I’ve listened to the original 1000 times and I can say you pretty much nailed it, but it also makes us realize that Eric Johnson’s tone and depth is really hard to replicate and is pretty much unmatchable. Thanks for sharing, we know it must’ve taken a ton of hard work to get it this good

[@vicentesalvadorpitrelli2092]

Hi Sophie, I'm telling you that I've been following you for a while, I'm also a guitarist, I'll be 66 in July and I was part of the Rock movement of the 70s, but what surprises me the most is how naturally you play really difficult songs, you're much better than me. hahaha and I like to see you very young, you have everything, everything, technique, and you are a very beautiful woman: without further ado, I just congratulate you and send you a warm greeting from Argentina. Take care of yourself.

[@musemuser777]

We live near Eric in Central Texas and have seen him many many times at outdoor & indoor venues. One of my favorite guitarist & vocalist. He has a great A & B amp setup.💯 🔥🎸🔥

[@iitstre_4550]

I think the most mindmelting part of this, is how calm and laid back you seem playing this. Like, this seems like you’ve performed it 100 times. Good on you

[@dmidkiff66]

He wrote this song in 83, it wasn't (Officially) released till 1990. I wore socks like that in gym class in the 70's and early 80's.

[@BraydenGaard]

Gawd Damn that tone was on point! 👌🏻

[@the_irishbull4657]

I saw Eric Johnson in concert back in the early 90's when he opened for RUSH, and when he played this song, I was an instant fan because up until that point I had not heard any of his music. You absolutely did a wonderful job on this song, thanks for sharing your talent with all of us.

[@redalertcavy]

I'm going to see him for the first time in October. Can't wait!

[@WarEagle1023]

Good lord that sounds like an amazing concert. Seeing rush in 2015 was a treat beyond a treat. Still had it after all these years. Plus it being their last time in Columbus ever made me realize that I will never see this good of a show ever again

[@bigdambluesband6295]

I saw him in 1978 warming up for Sea Level and then 1982 warming up for Stevie Ray Vaughan. He was really good but out classed both times by the headliners who were some of the greatest bands ever.

[@KevinWatkins-li4zw]

What tour was that

[@the_irishbull4657]

@@KevinWatkins-li4zw Presto

[@johncosta4270]

When I thought I could not love this girl more. Amazing tone and skills.

[@markmoreno1978]

Amazing job!!! I've been playing for over 27 yes now and I've only attempted to play a very small portion of this song and back in those days we didn't have what you kids have nowadays but after watching you play this, you've actually inspired me to learn this masterpiece!!! Thank you!!!!

[@adhicahya5919]

One of Eric Johnson's masterpiece. The song represents the freedom that's going on,on the nature landscape. Free to express our mind! 🥰

[@KaijuAlert]

I love the look of relief as you go into the final chorus 🤣

[@SophieBurrell]

hahahaha honestly, relief is the correct word!

[@onha-3904]

@@SophieBurrellHow many tries did you have to do to have the perfect take while filming the video ? Amazing cover I’ve been practicing the song for close to two years and I’m no match to you haha great respect !

[@Canalguitarclub]

@@SophieBurrell Yeahh

[@onha-3904]

@@johnd1968 hope to see you do better

[@jazzram_]

@@onha-3904 glad to hear I'm not the only taking a year in learning this.. I've been learning this for around 9 months. Started late 2021, but stopped because it was stressing me LOL. Continued at late 2022 and still learning rn

[@longlivesqueaky9863]

You did it, Sophie! It's great to see your guitar skills growing!!!!

[@hughchandler]

Great job Sophie! Very accurate rendering of the song!

[@rish1459]

Having learned that song when I was younger, I can appreciate the effort it takes to play it. I never was able to play it that cleanly. Most use distortion to hide mistakes, but it is apparent that you have great timing and chops! Bravo & I need this ripx program!!!!

[@jeffreydouglass2909]

Went on a spree of watching covers of this and yours is absolutely the cleanest. Sick playing, great job!

[@RPRosen-ki2fk]

I take it, that you've not seen or listened to Nili Brosh's version then?

[@darrylfoley9427]

Elegant Gypsy Suite muted solo section 2:45-4:31 is about the most challenging solo I can think of. stellar job on Dover Sophie!

[@skyyvolk]

I've played thousand times this music in Guitar Hero 3.. one of the best music in the game

[@swiftmatic]

Kiddo, I've been around enough guitar players to know that you are damn GOOD. One fella told me " If you ain't clean, you ain't fast." Well, you have certainly met that mark. Bravo!

[@darinmitchell5008]

I learned to play this years after playing it on guitar hero also. Guitar hero has influenced alot of people to pick up the real guitar as kids. Its legendary

[@juandiegoloaiza8096]

My guitar teacher saw me playing Guitar Hero once and told me that if I ever played that game again instead of practicing my lessons he would quit giving me classes.

[@floridmike4696]

That's lowkey awesome.

[@Nick-dv9ew]

This song invokes tears of joy and your recital of it is no exception. Well done.

[@robertflores8789]

i love watching people doing what they obviously love! it’s such a blast!

[@briandesjardins728]

Eric Johnson is so under appreciated. You ripped the hell out of it

[@craig7350]

.. underappreciated? All guitarists have absolute high regard for him and consider him one of the very best. Oh yeah.. ur a 🤡

[@christopherrodrigues7106]

Fantastic. This and Satch Boogie were two of my biggest headaches trying to learn. You are an excellent player. Well done. I remember when there were very few really good female guitarist but I think KZbin inspired so many to show they can play just as well as any guy.

[@TradBowBruce]

Absolutely wonderful. You took on a big challenge! So good to see young players gravitating to Eric's guitar playing and keeping it alive!

[@gf301]

Outstanding, I'm surprised it only took you a month to learn such a mesmerising track, you made it look like you've been playing it for years. Great stuff!

[@gradybird3336]

I tried so many years to learn to play-couldn't cut it. I bought this album when it came out, have listened to this song forever, and you hit it! Not just the musicianship, but the soul. Amazing, amazing job!

[@realbuffstuff]

Congrats, Sophie! Thanks for showing us your dedication and talent by covering this song!

[@StealthParrot]

Brilliantly played! Tough one to play. Amazing song when it came out in 1990 and still sounds great 33 years later.

[@SophieBurrell]

It'll forever be one of the greatest songs there is :)

[@timbrown6943]

ZOMG! This is now my favorite cover. Since I first heard this EJ masterpiece over 30 years ago it's been my holy grail. I've been playing for over 4 decades and I always return to these riffs and the opening solo which is gorgeous and spectacular. Your tone is wonderful.

[@matthewstewart6699]

@T.elegramMrsSophieburrell Amazing...seems like the guitar equivalent of climbing Mt. Everest, as one who has been a long-time Eric Johnson fan since Ah Via Musicon came out. I've been fortunate enough to catch a handful of his shows over the years...always spectacular. You nailed it. Mind blown.

[@mikeoneill7671]

I Had hoped you would do this cover for a long time! You absolutely nailed it!

[@aloysiusexpialidocious]

Wtf dude. I just saw a vido of a guy who said he'd practiced ONLY THIS SONG for 4 YEARS!! You practiced for a month and did just as well. Youre magical.

[@jkguitar4523]

I really like the love put into the set, such vibrant colors. Great performance as always Sophie, keep it up! Greetings from Colombia!

[@MellowCanadian]

This song brings me nothing but joy even in the most rude of moods. Today was no exception, well done!

[@ronaldsanders9464]

Perfect!!! I did not think anyone could cover this so well!!!!

[@davidsforza8930]

One of my absolute favorites of all time. And I love this song also!

[@scarletarrowgaming5843]

This is one of my favorite songs ever, and you absolutely nailed it! Can't wait to see what you do next!

[@medicman5278]

Wow. Your playing looks so effortlessly, like you're strolling down the street. Great job!!

[@neilallso400]

My fave cover by miles!! Thanks Sophie B.

[@TiagoHillesheim]

great technique, effort, tone, lightning, beauty. really amazing. a piece of art indeed

[@meteach1]

Color me impressed, Sophie!!! Been a fan of yours for quite some time and this is your best cover ever!! I met Eric Johnson back in 1990!!! Great and humble guy!!! Great job!!!

[@phillipparker7728]

That was so well executed, and you had some slight unique flares too, however your ending was unbelievably sublime!

[@Invisible_Hermit]

This just completely blew me away! I bought the CD Ah Via Musicom when it first came out, and absolutely love Eric Johnson's music. You are truly a guitar playing Goddess! I'm 60 years old, and just started playing guitar a little over a year ago. Watching you play honestly brought tears to my eyes. There is hope for the future! 💕🙏

[@mattiasaxelsson77]

You are so gifted, such an inspiration to watch. Thank you 😊

[@leonardzaiser1018]

Absolutely Brilliant! Best cover I have ever heard of this song.

[@Gareth_J]

This is just amazing, tone and playing is perfect!

[@raulgarza2517]

That was amazing. Well done. One of my favorite guitar instrumentals ever!

[@undoprivate]

Totally nailed it, made it look easy, and fantastic tone! Excellent!

[@piplup10203854]

You practiced for a month and played it this great!! Holy moly that is incredible!! You did a killer job! I really enjoyed this.

[@jimshunamon2512]

Fantastic cover Sophie! This is one tune I've always meant to learn and kept putting it off but you have inspired me. Thank you and keep the great videos coming please.

[@K1bogam1]

Girl, you make this look effortless.. Your tone is effin awesome, your technique is so on point, and your hands are so much fun to watch 😍

[@tyree9055]

I'm amazed at how her smaller hands are so capable. My hands are (arguably) far larger, and I've struggled with playing certain songs. So her capability makes me wonder what her limitations are, how she overcomes them, and what she has to say about it. 🤔

[@mark1webb956]

You've clearly put the effort in there. Absolutely stunning playing.

[@jordipazmunoz4702]

I like a lot your work. You make life better. I was a guitar player in my teen and twenty years and never played so good like you. Regards from Spain, sorry my English

[@mosin9105]

So good! Excellent tone! Beautiful guitar!

[@Jackofallthetrades]

Holy hell! After the first 2 seconds in, I knew I was in for something special, and I was not disappointed. After 30 seconds, I just closed my eyes and let your playing just overtake me :) GREAT JOB!!!

[@georgelaciskey8215]

Absolutely brilliant Sophie!!!

[@raysheetz7782]

One of my all time favorites. It sounded great.

[@alfredoramirez5443]

Wow . The sound you accomplished is simply beautyful. Thank you for giving me a nice moment in paradise

[@GeldarionTFS]

Fan-freakin-tastic. First off, I just want to point out that your tone was absolutely spot on. Eric's tone is so iconic (and specific, as in "how new is the battery in the pedal" levels of specific), and you were able to capture it really well. This is especially true considering you were using a Strat the whole time, and he actually used two different guitars on the Ah Via Musicom version. ES-335 on most of it, with a Strat on the intro and part of the bridge. You mixed the sound really well to capture the EJ sound throughout. In the places where you deviated slightly from the studio version, everything was beautiful and melodic and definitely "EJ" in style, and he has probably never played certain parts of that song the same way twice anyway, so you really captured the soul and intention of the sections. This song will always hold a special place in my heart. My warm-up for a long time was the chorus part of it because it just feels so good to play. Probably in my top 3 favorite songs of all time, and I really love what you did with it.

[@johnoneill919]

Stunning performance Sophie, bravo !

[@artaosen4949]

One of my all time favs ❤

[@vercogaming3997]

One of my all-time favorite tracks and you killed it. Absolutely banger.

[@kevinknight470]

WOW, I can now call Sophie a true master of the guitar. Congrats, fantastic, love to Sophie from a fellow guitarist. Amazing, I know you put in a lot of work on this one. 😃😃😃😃

[@awesome_aragok4062]

As a fellow guitarist , Im so proud of you . More power to you Woman !!!! GO GO GO !!

[@anthologyxanthologyx1215]

You looked so peaceful and beautiful playing such an awesome song. What an awesome cover, great job

[@CodyTheBeerBear]

You've got my vote. I've goose bumps from hearing this and wow. 100% nailed. Well Done Sophie ❤❤

[@Zero0095]

This is how you make a real cover!! You made this song your own and mixed it up to your own style!! I love it!! 😁

[@SophieBurrell]

Thanks so much!

[@Thrasher987]

Own style? She nailed it note for note in a way the most covers can’t. This was the best cover I’ve seen.

[@JPR17]

Exactly.. she nailed every bit of it.. amazing.

[@johnd5398]

@@Thrasher987 No, she didn't. It's glaringly different to those with ears. Not bad - different.

[@jaricklosey4607]

Super clean playing as always!

[@theSuperdave501]

I bought this CD when it first came out and it listened to it like many others a 1000 times.. I think it's the most powerful. 20 seconds of an opening of any song ever written. for rock. You did an incredible job. Absolutely incredible.

[@kevingoss635]

Incredibly played, and your tone is absolute 🔥🔥🔥. Awesomely done ✌

[@rawstarmusic]

Phenomenal, you're a sharp player! No mistakes in your long videos. Fun with melody in the song. I'm gonna listen again, you worked hard for this

[@RoofsHobbyGuitar]

That's because KZbinrs will record it 1000x if they need to be perfect lol. Wouldn't want to show they're human afterall. Just saying. No hate. This was great!

[@SophieBurrell]

Thank you so much! Really glad you enjoyed my cover ☺️

[@SophieBurrell]

@@RoofsHobbyGuitar that’s a fair statement, however I’m quite happy to show myself being human and making mistakes, it’s the whole reason I make “watch me learn” videos!

[@icarus03lmfp]

That was great! Loved the cover!

[@scott4552]

i LOVE this video!!!! watched it about a hundred times so far!!!!!

[@davea8838]

WOW - OUTSTANDING - AMAZING!!!

[@JesúsRosales24]

Maravilloso cover, tienes una técnica envidiable 🎸👏🏻

[@roz8486]

So good! You made it looks easy. Impressive Sophie

[@anth5189]

A pleasure to the ears and a pleasure to the eyes.

[@angelcolonvazquez5574]

Hola Sophie! Beautiful!!! Thanks for sharing your amazing guitar technique! Miguel 🇵🇷

[@IamMusicNerd]

Holy moly, was that all one take? Insanely good! Well done.

[@christiantrebour1319]

Wow you never cease to amaze.

[@rickwallen5289]

Super impressed!! So smooth! You made Eric proud.

[@arty-aria25]

YAY, I've been waiting for the full cover! So excited, you're such an amazing guitarist, Sophie ❤️❤️ Also, could you play more avenged sevenfold songs?

[@HectorTrejoMusic]

I can if you want 😬🫣

[@adhamyasser4442]

Beautiful guitar playing 🎶

[@marcellotamagni9705]

Wow! WOOOW!!! this is one of the most difficult songs to play i've ever heard, from a guitar player that masters technique, speed, sound, style and melody like almost no other in the known universe. You played it not just perfectly, but without any apparent effort. but as every guitarist knows, behind a perfect performance like this there are days, weeks or months of very hard preparation. I especially appreciated this aspect of your performance, the hard work and constant training that led you to play so smiling and relaxed. Awesome!

[@stevenengel2035]

That riff makes me smile like none other! Thanks for sharing, Sophie! Really lifted my spirits on a heavy day :) love always, sis!

[@markramelb2352]

You nailed it! One of my favorite instrumental tracks ever!

[@reubenk7331]

Dang, well done, and that ripx sounds awesome!

[@binjfx566]

I really appreciate the time you spent to learn this song, fantastic cover!

[@michaelcoward5182]

So clean! Thanks for posting!

[@matthewmarcinko9157]

I freaking LOVE THIS, Ms. Burrell! Truly, you are as talented as you are beautiful. The world needs more like you in it...

[@sirzap7542]

That's always been a special tune. You perform it pretty good.

[@d.edwardmeade3683]

Sophie... wow... just, wow!! This is one of my very favorite pieces and it is a difficult one to play. You did a fantastic execution of this piece. I am blown away by not only how smoothly you played this but also how well you captured the many nuances it contains. You are quite a talent. Bravo!! 👏👏👏👏👏👏 😊