Eric Johnson - "Manhattan" Live from the Paramount Theatre

The official live concert video for Eric Johnson's "Manhattan," filmed in April 2023 on his Treasure Tour in Austin, Texas at the Paramount Theatre.
Don't forget to grab his latest records 'The Book of Making' and 'Yesterday Meets Today,' here: ericjohnson.ln...
Follow Eric:
Twitter - / ejupclose
Facebook - / officialericjohnson
Instagram - / officialericjohnson
Website - www.ericjohnso...
Subscribe To Never Miss A Video: www.youtube.co...

[@DBroce]

I moved to Austin in 1985, I asked who’s the best guitarist in town and everyone said, Eric Johnson. Turns out they were right and he still is.

[@davidhooper259]

This start of this comment made it sound like a bro down

[@BoomerBends]

Total respect for Eric always soloing off script and just letting the song take his fingers where his heart leads him.

[@guitarttimman]

I'm a fan. Eric is legend

[@dalezjc]

That, kids, is how you play guitar. So melodic!

[@gordon9177]

AMEN to that.

[@guitarttimman]

Eric is Legend of course you know if you see his name, then it's going to be awesome👍

[@mikerammelt2420]

When Eric takes a dump it comes out in a melodic way. Soul in his shit. Beautiful.

[@gordon9177]

dude, that's dumb. HS talk I see. @@mikerammelt2420

[@davidoshea5861]

Eric Johnson Makes me both want to Quit and Practice all at the same time

[@myworms]

I applaud Eric for jamming on the intro like that, taking some chances with a tune that’s normally so structured. This is excellent!

[@guitarttimman]

Eric doesn't play tinkle dink shit. I love this music.

[@Trap-Joe]

Seeing this song being played for the first time during the first G3 tour was simply mesmerizing and that was 27 years ago! And still is...

[@seanlynch235]

Agreed. I was blown away when I saw this on g3. Even tho I was such a vai fan, I thought ej just stole the show

[@sunnys5150]

Ill never forget being in 10th grade and listening to this album in my walkman every day for that whole year. What memories to great music 1990

[@timheerebout8100]

Not to burst your bubble but this song wasn’t recorded until 1996 😅

[@stratplayer96]

The band sounds incredible. Roscoe is such a fantastic bassist. I Love what he brings to this tune!

[@likuuuu]

love from Russia❤❤❤

[@sumeursault]

Nice to see Roscoe Beck doing his thing.

[@JeffDaytonMusic]

Every time I hear him, I'm reminded why he's my favorite guitarist today.Also one of the sweetest dudes I've ever met.

[@mongolianbiker]

His fingers are still Young..🙌🏻

[@ronaldelliott4373]

Thanks Eric for all the great music you’ve given us. Shout out from New Orleans. 👈😎

[@Mrguitarcovers]

It only took you 9 months to post another video. We missed you Eric. Seriously keep up the good work. You inspired me to pick up and put down the guitar. Edit: I picked the guitar back up it’s just when I see him play this good I feel like I have so much to learn.

[@BMR86]

pick it back up !

[@Kurtis11266]

You could compliment him without the snide remark added in for no reason.

[@EnigmaOnStrings]

@@Kurtis11266oh grow up lol

[@matheush.s.fernandes8068]

Excellent comment. We really miss Eric's videos.

[@Kurtis11266]

@@EnigmaOnStrings Oh the irony

[@brendanukveteran2360]

Mr Eric "no comprimise" Johnson. No comment neccessary or needed if you have ears

[@ArinKambitsis]

Can anyone match this tone? It’s golden.

[@Jagermeistery]

Damn, EJ is the GOAT. Cheers!

[@letloosethelion7250]

30-some years since first being privileged to see EJ perform live, this still evokes chills. So gifted he is.

[@jeffbeck6501]

There is not one video or recording that I have ever found of Eric from back in 1981 with Kyle Brock and Bill Maddox. That was the best that it ever was. I used to see him in a small club for $1 on Sunday nights at Sneeky Pete's in Dallas back in 1980 and 1981 and it was mind blowing.

[@BrentJJ]

Thank you Eric...for every note...☮

[@streamingharsh]

Much love from India ❤ big fan!🎉

[@descendingforth]

One of the best to ever do it. What a player!

[@brianelza9807]

Whoever recorded this is wonderful. Felt like I was there!

[@desmotunes]

I can't believe I've never heard of Eric Johnson before, although I remember hearing Cliffs of Dover.

[@user-no7xr5dt9o]

I met Eric Johnson before he went on at the Dallas guitar show in late 2000 and spent 30 minutes talking to him about tuning his guitar. He was focused on getting on with the show

[@ashandesilvaguitarist]

theres nobody else that can play richer notes on a guitar. every note that comes out of the speaker system are amazingly pure!

[@widow10rr31]

That intro jam is pretty amazing not gonna lie sheesh.. lmao The way he just leans into the fuzz face for sustaining the notes is epic

[@ericirwin413]

As somebody that plays guitar also he makes hybrid picking looking effortless!!! Switching back and forth from the pick to the hands back to the pick

[@GEDDY37]

I would love to see EJ play along with Alex Lifeson

[@widow10rr31]

1:50 - 2:05 like wow those slide lick is insane!!!

[@sk1fiend]

4:09 to 4:44 wow soloing so unique, love the mix of scales.

[@user-vf2rz3yq1b]

Speaking of Eric Johnson's lover of tone... Sounds a little like Hendrix's Midnight Lighting... Awesome!

[@Guitarraeficaztutorialesytabs]

I can´t think of a song that uses the 5 way switch of the strat in such a perfect way more than this tune. Amazing as usual!

[@ashishdhakal7681]

Eric plays heavenly. Beautiful notes, beautiful tone.

[@sefodez]

I’m excited to see him in LA at the G3 Reunion.

[@DEMARCHION]

RIO DE JANEIRO 🇧🇷 MANHATTAN FOREVER

[@descendingforth]

WHAT A PLAYER. ONE OF THE BESG OF ALL TIME!

[@musemuser777]

Seen Eric about 10 times, once at the Paramount decades ago. If you get a chance to see Eric, one of the greatest guitarists and song writers, do it. You will enjoy it...💯 🔥🎸🔥

[@thelukeewan7602]

Musemuser my chance is Feb 2nd in Reno with satriani and vai. I will take the weather risks to make the trip to see these legends

[@musemuser777]

@@thelukeewan7602 awesome! Sounds like another G3 show 👍

[@thelukeewan7602]

Too far away for you? I am 65 and my roommate is 68. Love to meet like minds

[@Happyal-qt3xs]

Nothing but absolute respect and admiration for this man

[@killerapp201]

Eric is still on fire. This guy is inspirational and took many guitar players to the next level. This Paramount Theatre show sounds amazing.

[@freeanto1323]

no tones like u eric 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@MercutioUK2006]

Back and better than ever, absolutely glorious - thank you Eric :)

[@georgiapeach7666]

YUP he is the REAL DEAL! OMG. And he was a protege. a PURE pleasure to grow old with Eric.

[@mjolnircarlssen4211]

Where do you start? Every band that Eric Johnson plays with are just top-shelf musicians. Virtuosos who all play to support each other. What an absolute treat.

[@noselodigasanadie]

I LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!! THX MAN!!!

[@toddj9548]

Saw Eric Johnson back in March at a HOB. Was right up front . What a incredible player.

[@elbruce-riffsguitargear5840]

all knows Eric its amazing but rosco its precise and amazing Bassplayer wow always enjoy this guys

[@rvmusictv0122]

The best intro of Manhattan.❤🙏

[@ericgelders]

Man, what a great steady groove, love it how the drums set in at the beginning! Eric's jamming never gets boring IMHO, always extremely melodic. Love the jazzy feel to this one a lot!😃

[@nopisful]

Damn he can change the whole vibe and feel of the song effortlessly. A Master of his time

[@kevinmorris7722]

So so nice to be able to see you play from afar. Wonderful. Thanks Eric.

[@360kevyn]

The real guitar genius

[@RodneyWallaceDynamoC]

Watch EJ play is always a pleasure. So juicy and delicious guitar tones... And his playing... Amazing! Only he can pull that off. Congratulations and please keep on with what I like to call: "music with a Soul".

[@faisalahmad3309]

I miss playing my guitar Thanks Mr. Eric Johnson

[@coconutfleetsleeper5717]

Ej and band is such a great thing. I was low, now im good, sometimes one song can set the stage, perform at whatever capability ❤

[@barrysmith7710]

Pure artistry of the highest level

[@FrancescoDiMauro]

I'll never forget the first time my guitar teacher introduced me to this song back in 1997, I had no idea a guitar could produce such a range of amazing sounds. ❤

[@rahuljoshi198]

I'm just glad I get to watch EJ fresh❤️

[@oozelumbird]

Still killing it. Master class.

[@chadman6336]

What a ride

[@skurge98]

Out of all of my guitar heroes I have seen live. Eric hands down has the best tone and seems like a vessel for the music he creates.

[@SUPERFLASH-activate]

Everything in one song… pleasure to listen

[@joemisek]

One of EJ's best. This song has everything in it. Rock, jazz, blues, soul, slide guitar, beautiful melody, and fuzzy guitar solos that are darn near perfect.

[@NEH85]

The chord changes and note selection are perfection. Amazing composition.

[@aerochicc]

I'd like to think that if Jimi were still around, he'd want to do a duet with Eric. :)

[@diegorocklomas]

one of the god of guitar!!

[@ingelaarvidsson]

💯🎸💯

[@satyafariz8587]

beautiful ❤

[@TheRoseCityRockers]

EJ has such a cool unique tone!

[@paulmetesh7981]

Eric is so underated....beautiful sound & so smooth ..💃

[@thomaspick4123]

Eric sounds good because he is aping Hendrix.

[@mannyfragoza9652]

Eric this is the best ive seen you play wow

[@gestido7390]

Legendary signature guitar sound.

[@jeffreyhenion4818]

I saw Eric Johnson during the ‘Ah Via Musicom’ in 81 or 82. (On a side note it was on a double bill ticket: $22 for Steve Morse one night and Eric Johnson the next. Those were the days.). Anyway, after a late start Johnson started really tearing up the place. During ‘Desert Rose’ he launched into an extended improvisation that was simply awe inspiring. At first I was following him. Before long he moved beyond my comprehension. A little while later he moved beyond THE BAND’S comprehension. They dropped back into the original grove and waited for him to come out of wherever realm he was exploring. After a couple minutes he suddenly lurched and looked up as if somebody had tapped him in the shoulder and told him it was time to come home. Forty years later and I’ve never again seen someone so possessed by the muse.

[@MWesley75]

Ah via musicom came out in 1990

[@jeffreyhenion4818]

@@MWesley75 So it did. Apparently, I don’t remember the date. I do remember the show and it was massive.

[@johnlove8112]

So looking forward to seeing you in Raleigh!

[@decarvalhomusic1613]

Ele nos inspira a tocar, Genial !!!! Te desejamos muita saúde e sucesso.

[@smoothpicker]

Still my favorite sounding guitarist and Manhattan is one his best, such a Beautiful, majestic song. And his improvisation is always amazing.

[@legatovtarot]

Как же я люблю это произведение Эрика! Просто космос!

[@Trevor23march]

самое крутое исполнение было в G3

[@elramil5661]

That guitar tone ❤️

[@FrancescoDiMauro]

Unparalleled

[@agamhamzah2924]

His pentatonic licks used by the modern blues guitarists after the trend of SRV style. Big Respect to Eric Johnson 🔥🙏💛

[@tfs4499]

Mr. Johnson will never disappoint, and will always amaze!

[@macarius8802]

Love that intro... he's getting more bluesy and Hendrixian with age. My favorite style of his!

[@erebus79]

Every performance is different. He'll play it completely different next time.

[@cyrilpanshine3945]

One of my favorite tunes, great performance

[@skipneumann1]

Timeless playing!

[@admguitar4855]

What a tone!

[@danobrien9925]

Very beautiful, I've never quite seen that aspect of Eric's playing in the solo 🙏

[@loudguitar]

No "tracks", no dancers, no lip syncing, no video, no pyro. Just pure 'elfin' talent. My God what a musician.

[@Kinsella217]

I was late to receive the good word of "Manhattan." In my younger days, when Venus Isle came out, I played the album through, and this felt like elevator music to me. I was too young and immature to understand, to feel, to get it. Some time, probably around a decade ago, I gave this another listen, and it clicked. The genius and the heart of this song revealed itself to me. Now, I simply turn to this track and surrender myself to the sheer towering musicality of it all. As always, Eric's music has led me somewhere I didn't realize I needed to be. My essential soul owes him for generations of music that continue to reach inside me and speak to truths of life and love.

[@mst4745]

Damn - Eric was channeling Jimi big time at the start there. Absolutely fantastic playing.

[@Stephen_M.]

Way to make that Strat sing Eric! Thanks for all of the great tunes! Been listening for over 30 years now, and you sound just a wonderful and fresh as the first time I heard you play!

[@naturestonesmusic592]

If you have a chance to see him in your area please buy a ticket, he puts on a killer show!

[@voederbietels]

Never saw this clip. Wow wow. His tone is a bit different than the old days am i correct ?

[@MatchanG3]

I feel like I'm finally a band member who can match Mr. Johnson's dynamic rhythm.

[@ddelboccio]

Brilliant as always!

[@NoMeWithoutYou1]

As good as ever!!

[@freezaxp]

EJ is like what a Chinese saying: Ginger will only get spicier when they get older.

[@jardenardanza5171]

Amazing performance on such a beautiful track! and one of my all time fave tunes. from the master. Wow!

[@nathanmcauley121]

The tone! 😎

Great sound. Thanks.

[@guitarttimman]

Eric is so awesome of a guitarist. LEGENDARY ❤

[@TheDonnytomlinson]

It doesn't get any better than this!

[@JEFFGUITAR]

Supreme! Master,