Eric Gales - I want my Crown (Feat. Joe Bonamassa) - Official Music Video

Order "Crown": lnk.to/ericgales
Get ready to rumble with Eric Gales and his new single "I Want my Crown" featuring Joe Bonamassa, from Crown, out now everywhere.
LYRICS:
Tired of being in the back seat
I want my crown
I’m tired of making ends meet y’all
I want my crown
Tired of hearing ‘bout Joe B.
How he tweaks that sounds
Now it’s my turn time to eat
I want my crown
Been on someone else’s dome
For far too long
If you don’t believe what I’m saying
Then just keep listening to this song,
I want my crown
I want my crown
People tell me to leave it be
Nobody bothered asking me
Hell, for as long as I’ve been around
It’s my turn
I want my crown
I want my crown
I want the king size bed
With the silk sheets
I want my face on a billboard
At the top of Beale Street
All the haters out there hating
That want to keep down
While you’re swimming in that muddy water
I already got my crown
Jewel encrusted diamonds and gold
It’s a sight to see
Looking at it never gets old
Damn it looks good on me
#ericgales #joebonamassa
Produced by Stereophonic Films
Directed by Nathan Meckel

[@Texasbluesalley]

The thing I dislike the most about this video is that it's not 30 minutes long with 10 full rounds.

[@ianp6742]

Hey Anthony, nice to see you here

[@Texasbluesalley]

@@ianp6742 Been waiting for this video for months.

[@mikemercer5808]

GREAT COMMENT!

[@elenaskrypnikova3472]

Great comment 👍

[@wittydesigner4002]

I was thinking 12 rounds minimum, 15 for us old-school championship fight fans! 😝🎸🔥🎸🔥👊💥

[@SHIFTYCHEF]

Both fellas just rippin' it.

[@madhudason]

Having the mighty Keb Mo as the umpire for the guitar duel is pure gold.

[@winndell]

Umpire? You mean Referee..

[@sumoblues]

@@winndell 😉 Similar words referee noun 1. umpire judge referee's assistant assistant referee linesman line judge adjudicator arbitrator arbiter mediator

[@madhudason]

@@winndell Umpire mediates, referee ensures rules are followed. Keb's pedigree is far too elevated to be a lowly referee. Just so you know the difference.

[@7777Lace]

The bottom line is we all agree…….HE IS OFFICIAL!!!🙌🏽😂

[@draelyc]

Thank you ~ I was doing double-takes, like, "Izzat? Keb? Wait, really?" Cool!!!

[@frankcoleman7186]

Bonamassa is still the King!!!!🤴🎸 😊

[@eighttz]

This is the Eric Gales I’ve been waiting to hear for decades, the talent was never in question, but the production finally matches his talent, great

[@OmnesiaBand]

Well said

[@ATX0705]

The production on his songs and albums have always been top-notch! Check out his "That's What I am" album. One of my all time favorites.

[@eighttz]

@@ATX0705 I respectfully disagree. all the best.

[@ATX0705]

@@eighttz Likewise to both of those responses. I'll say it again, "That's What I am" is an amazing record. Never heard anything like it, the songwriting and production is so unique, but we all have different tastes, and I respect that!

[@itguru2037]

He’s clean, sober, and blessed. Eric stay safe my buddy.

[@patpolson5755]

Nobody’s mention the referee! A blues legend himself! Keb Mo!

[@obliqueapplications8881]

I'm surprised he's even still alive.

[@Nghilifa]

@@obliqueapplications8881 He was Born in 51. He ain't that old.

[@SHIFTYCHEF]

Yeah....he could "break up the fight" with a few haymakers of his own.

[@davecallahan6689]

Joe is the king of the blues, you’ll never take his crown.

[@TarantuLandoCalcuLingus]

Badass!

[@gma744]

True winners in this battle are the music fans. Absolutely fantastic song and great playing from two mind blowing artists.

[@fluorosco]

@@ZENSIBLE Freddd?!! Take it to tha Bridge fred

[@fluorosco]

This can't possibly be new!!???? It's just too good

[@landajimmy]

@@ZENSIBLE every song ever written is a rip off of another song.

[@galesummers2704]

@@landajimmy Joe writes some really original music! And this duel is pure AWESOME. Wild. Love this! 👑 🎸🎤🎶

[@colincampbell616]

I've been with Eric from the beginning and man he's been through the mill. His passion when playing is amazing and his live shows are second to none. Let's keep on supporting him through his journey. He's a living day guitar hero 🎸❤

[@thatsamazin-]

Eric has been wearing that crown for decades. I’m just glad he’s now ready to take ownership of it. I met him decades ago and he was so nice and humble just like he is now. Just a very kind hearted soul. God bless you Eric! I hope the rest of your life is filled with much joy and happiness. 🙏

[@jcruisioso5975]

True. Super humble guy. Joe , well , not as much but both brilliant players.

[@dannycrews2665]

I was fortunate to meet him after a concert and you couldn’t be more right what a humble guy and so was his family. I look forward to seeing him again!

[@Rebelconformist82]

Hes a machine, happy to hear he was sound

[@kitoyobeni1]

Been a fan since his 1991 debut

[@jeha1852]

I wish that to eric and joe with all my heart

[@oakenshanks]

this dude looks like he plays a right handed guitar just flat turned upside down...wow

[@chickaboomboom2726]

Blues fans won this battle. great video.

[@brettcampbell1688]

I love this! and with Keb Mo as ref, that just ups the joy of watching this video.

[@johnniepage3844]

Damn!!! It makes me feel so good to see two amazing guitarist that are friends and not trying to trash each other!!!! There’s enough haters out there already!! Congrats to u for sobriety and ur success!! Plenty more to come!!

[@joyboy3692]

Give em the CROWN

[@Petersorg]

Haven't seen Joe play like this since his earlier albuns. Shreding like a boss.

[@adamk9700]

Agreed!

[@PaPaJackMovies]

You didn’t Watch the « battle » they did in live ? It’s on KZbin

[@andrewgaskins2598]

Bro no go Erik

[@buddyboy6071]

What are you going on about? All Joe has done since his 1st couple of albums is shred.

[@broadwayking]

@@buddyboy6071 i think what he meant was He Is playing like He used to. When he was playing A New day yesterday in 2001. I cant blame him. his guitar tone is like walk in my shadow

[@user-gm5by6dj3d]

Thank you joe and Eric for keeping the blues alive.

[@jobo-and-mo]

These friends bring out the best in each other! Excited to hear first release from this upcoming album!

[@porkbelly0713]

Sondra ! How are you doing ? I will say this that Joe's website Forum is a very white site if you get my drift. A lot of those folks are across the pond and don't want to hear about this collaboration. I'm one of the few on his site who are really excited about the this whole thing. Son and I have known Eric since 2008 and have watched him grow through the years, as a musician and as a man in general. In fact I told him on one visit to Memphis that he would probably have an opportunity to play with Joe at some point if he kept his life in order. He has done that and so it has come to pass ........... take care girl

[@jobo-and-mo]

@@porkbelly0713 Good Morning, Sir! Not a bad way to start the day is it? Fun video with some wicked licks and Keb Mo jiving in the ring was a scene stealer! 🤣 I would have like a longer bout because these guys progressively escalate. Comments seem favorable to me. Are you concerned about the numbers? Think that’s a time of day thing. I was driving my grandchild to class while listening so I couldn’t live chat. Lots of folks at work now. Just start sharing it on multiple formats! Have you been able to see any concerts lately? I got to go to the Ryman for Joe’s concerts and we got KWS and Kirk Fletcher as special guests!

[@porkbelly0713]

@@jobo-and-mo Oh no not concerned about numbers here this morning since it's just the first song. It will get around to others in due time. That is too cool that Kenny Wayne and Kirk showed up. We saw Eric again here in Birmingham not long ago but it was a poor turnout, a late notice thing so it just wasn't promoted very much. It was his same basic show of late but always really good and lots of energy. Nobody but nobody has more energy on stage than Eric. You would have thought there were 500 people in the audience, it was more like 100 to 150

[@jobo-and-mo]

@@porkbelly0713 Bought tickets to see Eric in Nashville at City Winery. There were hints Joe was coming but both Joe and I and my friend had complications so I gave tickets to lady that gives us shelter in Nashville. She spent over 2 hours in torrential rain and horrendous traffic to rescue us from the Garth Brooks stadium show catastrophe so I was happy to give them to her! She and her friend loved the show!

[@porkbelly0713]

@@jobo-and-mo I heard a lot about that horrible weather, glad you were rescued. Only had that happen once to me and it was a miracle we got out because we were on stage under a tarp with 3 Dog Night playing on as the concert closer. A huge storm came on us and we all had poles up trying to keep that tarp from collapsing. If it had then probably all of us and some of Billy Preston's band would have been electrocuted .............. take care, you never know what you will get with some of these outdoor concerts

[@erickjohnson4338]

First single from the new record! Been waiting! I believe Joe is the producer on it. We're all in for a treat!!!!

[@porkbelly0713]

Yes, Joe has produced it for Eric and plays on at least a few songs

[@erickjohnson4338]

@@RhombusZero Right on! Didn't realize Josh was producing on the album as well. Great to see these guys get together to float all boats!

[@Markkxs]

Funky blues time!!!

[@oakenshanks]

my goodness, the tone... just sweet

[@AnthonyElsetinow]

Joe and Eric…. We need more of this!

[@georgejohnson445]

HAHAHAHAHA!!!! SO BADASS!!!!

[@johnathanmorgan1013]

I can’t wait to hear this 🎸 conversation

[@カスタマイズ-k1o]

Eric is the only one guitarist worthy of the crown.

[@gonzobean4694]

Great playing all around. Bonamassa is incredible !!!

[@skywarriorbraxton]

E.G.👑

[@malcolmi]

We all are going to be winners on this contest!

[@ayshazen]

Amazing! Bloody brilliant!!! Both winners there. Love Keb Mo there too. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Matt-tw3oz]

joe takes this one. that tone! and that riff at 3:16. damn.

[@ryanmosher8445]

This is fire - congrats Eric!

[@kenbrown5449]

I love that they had Keb 'Mo as the ref!

[@francescodilella9914]

Incredible solos, great sound, amazing video. What a duo!

[@danhope77]

I didn't know that Wilder could play the guitar so well.

[@chloekayandthecrusade]

I don’t think a music video has ever made me smile this much 🤣 So genius! Love Keb’s cameo too. You’re the KING to us, Eric. 😎👏🏻

[@juanib18]

JB pentatonic cascade around 3:52 is terrifyng

EVERY STEP FORWARD AND EVERY TIME ONE MAN HELPS THE OTHER GOD BLESSES BOTH MEN congrats EG

[@adamdolan5197]

Jammin' brother!

[@SAIBOT64]

He is amazing. I love watching him play. I think Joe’s Solos won this time around though………..

[@dennisthemenace9035]

CoooL! Joe B looks more and more like Agent Smith! :D

[@OscarSuhRodriguez]

Joe’s solo and phrasing totally reminds me of Jan Hammer’s solo on Jeff Beck’s “Play With Me.” Particularly his placement of bends and ultra-accurate pocket. Bits of John McLaughlin sprinkled throughout as well.

[@duducampos8991]

Thats right

[@trevorandthegunrunners4166]

You're dead right about the Jan Hammer bends, same timing and everything. Good ear

[@OscarSuhRodriguez]

@@trevorandthegunrunners4166 cheers!

[@stephanieredden8861]

Two of the best guitar players in the same room and it's glorious.

[@evviamarshall3479]

Eric for the win, lets not forget this dude is playing with his non-dominant hand with the guitar upside down. Genius!

[@SAIBOT64]

I think it makes more sense. Far more fines needed with the fretting hand. I’m a lefty and play guitar righty.

[@YouTubeAfshar]

Each to its own man. They are similar in some ways, and different in other ways. I am a huge fan of both, but it comes down to what your flavor is

[@cliffsimonsen9711]

Great! They chose the right guy for referee too

[@j.t.3798]

I would argue that's easier. It's a more natural way to play.

[@joshw8854jw]

@@j.t.3798 it’s not natural to learn guitar backwards

[@jetydosa1]

I call that duel a DRAW! The real winners are us who are listening!

[@jackjohn3035]

I would have thought JB would have put one of his signature Gibsons on for the video. Interesting. Great playing by JB and EG!

[@mehrdadmajidi1630]

۱۱۱۱پ مست

[@johnmandas3488]

Eric can't hold a candle to his deceased brother Little Jimmy King!!!!!! RIP Jimmy King!!!!!!

[@sumoblues]

too bad the late great LJK can't confirm or deny that...😉

[@blakechinn5792]

That’s was cool . I would love to see this live … just the back and forth .

[@jackjohn3035]

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[@bozeeke]

They already did it.

[@zerohourdrift]

They played together similar on one of the blues cruises. Sick riff battles and stuff 😂

[@scottjames1401]

How did I miss this? Eric+Joe= thermonuclear

[@russhird]

Great track! Love it. Never cut heads with Bonamassa tho, you’re gonna loose.

[@humanoftheplasticage3711]

WOW...................................................Dam. EG needs a crown.

[@ikhanic48]

I love them both, But Eris is other worldly. This dude has a musical vocabulary that is, simply put, ridiculous. Great vid. You go Boy!

[@ninadonaldson9033]

Hot damm i love this Joe has been a fav of mine for years But sctew a crown them guys got the crowds wow we need more of that please.Made my day

[@siddharthb2633]

Joe must do collabs with pop/hip hop artists. He is a fucking legend!!

[@thehumblepundit9790]

Been listening to Mr. Gales since he was 16 years old. He deserves that crown!!

[@donniewilliams736]

Josh Smith has been a godsend for Eric

[@brunojacq5473]

There will be no winner! They are both guitar monsters. With a little preference for Eric, which is not aiming to perfection but plays beautifully and musically, jazzy sounding.

[@MrRolyat34]

I agree!

[@enriquevasquezplaza1165]

True

[@ruthildwinner-garbe4971]

Germany here. Great song.

[@rafaeltetro43]

YAAAAASSS!!! Love it! Two incredible guitar artists of our decade.

[@jquinnwilson]

Mind melting soloing, as I’d expect

[@eddiegurd9658]

Thank you Eric and Joe..! EXCELLENT... They both definitely are Guitar Masters... PERIOD.

[@AleksAvramJeff]

2 legends.

[@enriquevasquezplaza1165]

MasterMind Bonamassa, stepping Up as a producer, elevating not only himself even higher, but strapped to his rocket of success is Mr Gales. Eric, throw away the shorts Master, your time to shine brighter has come, make it count. You are gonna explode brother, you are a true Monster and I'm jumping right on your train! 🎸💥👊🏽

[@RMPMcDermott]

Eric been shining for decades. He isn't strapped to Bonamassa's rocket. It's the other way around. And that's not a knock on Joe. Eric is our greatest modern blues player. Untouchable.

[@brunotrindade4282]

Ohhhhh yeahhhhh!!!! Me too!!!

[@enriquevasquezplaza1165]

@@RMPMcDermott they are both great. Its my humble way of saying it. As I said before, Eric is a monster and I wish him nothing but the best.

[@davidphelps7048]

@@RMPMcDermott agreed. Joe is amazing and so is Eric. I saw and met him when he was killing it at age 16 or 17 in Memphis Tn at Memphis in May.....

[@hunterwest54]

Ok sorry but its impossible to say who's better... let's not get too into our feelings here. Obviously Joe is the more successful of the two. He's just helping out a much deserving friend get the recognition he deserves. Saying one is "better" than the other is literally just an opinion. Yall let go of that negative energy and just be positive for both these guys! We need music like this to be more available to the public without the help of huge major labels, and that's what this is! That way guys like Eric dont have to struggle so long to get what they deserve! And I absolutely love it! Keep em coming fellas ✌🖤🤘

[@megaflyinbrian]

Eric Gales hands down.🏆

[@tonydee6658]

Super funky blues, and these two greats humble enough to get in the ring, and cut heads. Awesome-

[@mortwally3510]

I want to see a rematch that was excellent👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍😎🍺🎸🎼🇺🇸🇱🇹 Eric won 🏆

[@scubadude72060]

Love it ! When I saw you playing for the first time at 14 in Memphis I knew one day you’d rule the Kingdom ! We’ll done brother, keep on slamming those tunes.

[@ajamandadam8299]

Pure Dynamite

[@jaredthode562]

Bonamassa's licks are FIRE!! and that gold on Eric's guitar!!!

[@mick9478]

Two legends lives. Masterpiece of modern blues. Gratz

[@BuzzBlackburn]

Guitar has a new World’s Heavyweight Champion. Joe Bonamassa recognized that Eric Gales had new heights to reach. Great marketing. This is HIS TIME. Incredible first track, And that was Keb Mo right?

[@DavefromTinj]

Just what Danny Gatton did for Joe, playin it forward!!!!!

[@porkbelly0713]

that was indeed Keb Mo. I love the song and the guitars and the horns. It has a huge Gales Brothers Memphis sound to it, a throwback to some of the 90s albums

[@tbeneby1108]

The vamp they're playing over is sick, sick, sick.

[@markojankovic406]

So good!!!! I've been waiting for these phenomenal guys to do something together. Bravo to Eric and Joe!!!! Real treat for all of us!!!

[@frankquinn1296]

Joe and Eric should form a band together. Both can sing, both can play and write, let the mayhem begin.

[@nancyleigh8016]

I just heard an interview with him and I didn't realize him and Joe Bonamassa have been best friends for 30 years. What a team! This new album is excellent!!

[@alriverald]

Eric Gales is the best alive. Period.

[@mwales2112]

I love both Eric and Joe's style of playing and sound... wow... They are both great...

[@LorenzoGusinu]

Super guitarists!!!

[@wildcatz123]

I really love how this is going on in 2021. The blues community seems so small but I am glad there's still superstars and battles going on if you look hard enough!

[@pudgeezudgee2309]

on lead guitar you sir has your crown. your improvising on lead guitar is second to none.

[@djmikio]

I guess the fact that this video has just over 500 thousand views rather than over 500 million views just shows how differently we blues heads are wired from the normies. This jam has everything I want from music in it!!!

[@JMurdochNZ]

A blues rock masterclass.

[@jochengnu4214]

I love it. Great song, Great solos from the Masters!

[@HoytFergus]

I dont want to blow out the candle but Eric isnt on the same level as Joe lol. Its like oranges and apples. I still like eric alot. 👍🙂

[@d3agl350cal]

you get an upvote just for the opening riff lol **edit** ok now i watched the whole thing, damn i hope we get a full album with you both one day

[@richardgivens7103]

Yeah, in your dreams Eric.

[@SpokenBroke]

Awesome, LOVE hearing Eric sing! I'm coming for that crown though ;)

[@markalmquist6304]

instant classic!!

[@LukillaXD]

Dudes!!! So awesome! Love seein Eric in his natural environment (Golden and Glorified)! Glad y’all sat down and made this happen! LOVE IT

[@fig1115]

dont care who wins just hope it goes the distance.

[@andyc5729]

Great fun, great track, Joe playing like he’s in Bloodline again! Great stuff.

[@ahauntedlighthouse7305]

Just saw an ad for Crown in Rolling Stone so I checked this out. 10/10! 🥳

[@LyonByTheSea]

You guys have the most fun together! Great video Eric!!!!❤️

[@naruttaanime9471]

So fun two rival soul brothers. I like the funny license plates too.

[@mikepoirier2492]

Dude you did it! You wrote a killer blues tune that could be played on the radio! Awesome video! You deserve that crown!

[@AkosKovacs.Author.Musician]

Eric's got them nice eclectic voicings in his solo.

[@playtheblueswithgeorgeblue7611]

The blues lives on and has a new generation of superstars to not only revive it, but take it to the center of attention. This team of virtuosos is spreading inspiration and great music all around!!

[@maryhough3889]

Bravo Eric and Joe🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Prossdog]

The blues is in a really great place right now. Old guys still doing their thing and new guys coming up. Killer song here, and as a side note, I love that everybody is giving both guys props in the comments and not arguing over who’s better. These are 2 masters at work and the only winners are us listening to it!

[@paulyguitary7651]

Yeah people try to act like guitar music is dying. As long as there is the blues, guitar will live on.

[@driftthekaliyuga7502]

Joe's tone is lethal on this.

[@bandvidz]

Such a great build up to some scorching licks from both guitarists. The pay off is amazing, great video Eric!

[@ud251]

Double Knockout!! The Fans Win!!!!