Eric Johnson - SRV

[@RastaSaiyaman]

He brings a salute to Stevie without sounding like Stevie or emulating his way of playing, I take my hat off to that.

[@bazingax6543]

Hello 8 year old comment

[@cheapciggies]

Yes, howdy in 2022 Stevie Ray Vaughan and E J fan here. 🙌💫💯💫🙌

[@bigelile07]

@@bazingax6543 Hello a year behind RastaSaiyaman 9 years ago He brings a salute to Stevie without sounding like Stevie or emulating his way of playing, I take my hat off to that.

[@davidvasquez8658]

AMEN!

[@Evyanaf]

@@bigelile07 Hello from today

[@adamlavine1823]

*BEST* Version of this song, PERIOD.

[@mattmacarthur520]

Agreed! I love the syncopation in his rhythm parts especially during this live version and the little nuisances he throws in here and there that are different from the studio version ! Such a gem his playing was soooo clean and sparkly during this era and still is ! Absolute legend.

[@nimaside]

I'm so used to the version he played during G3. That's my favorite version.

[@cjpatz]

This dude never gets lost on the guitar.

[@graxjpg]

The sound that we’re hearing seems to come directly from inside his head, doesn’t it? That’s the mark of a top level musician.

[@talenwaver]

... or piano either. It's kinda scary that it's not something he's more known for.

[@hirawstra8edge137]

thats what happens what you learn every part of the frerboard, have your theory down and improv, thats why hes that good.

[@chadherring2790]

@@hirawstra8edge137 to an extent. He’s beyond that though. Definitely GOAT status along with SRV and Jimi himself

[@hirawstra8edge137]

@@chadherring2790 Very well said, Yes GOAT without a doubt, he has a totally different vibe from any metal shredder, he lifts to higher worlds, and that is rare. He is channeled by something greater.

[@planej6315]

Man Eric Johnson has the precision of a robot when it comes to playing chord voicings. All that technique and yet so soulful. Could watch him play for hours

[@kennybluet5527]

Plane J Beats & Producing don't you just love when a guitarist can play at the speed of light with all that feeling? I'll never forget the first time I heard "Venus Isle".This cat is special.

[@stevesouthall4718]

Master guitarist great player1

[@mikeglasgow6656]

He said he had piano lessons as a child and plays his chords like a piano chord.

[@mistymountainhop2655]

How tasteful he is! Gorgeous perfomance, SRV would have been proud.. And his guitar tone is something out of this world

[@lordofchimichangas2302]

So clean!

[@vepothingo]

2:23 the ending to the break. The tone!!!

[@slomo6125]

this is what an electric guitar is sposed to sound like

[@vepothingo]

Perfect tone, start to finish.

[@warandwar227]

Clean and amazing

[@chief4615]

2:08 God

[@marccastle111]

Possibly my favorite live version of SRV ever. Everything is just as good as it could possibly be. Thank you, Eric Johnson.

[@knutegn]

YES. :)

[@MM-tt3np]

It kinda sucked, chording over whole Jimmie Vaughan solo. No, this was not good at all is my opinion.

[@RUARI-mi1yt]

@@MM-tt3np dude wtf that was sick

[@bigbirdmusic8199]

@M M your opinion of Eric Johnsons live performance should be regarded in the same way that your spelling and grammar is. Which is to say not at all.

[@josephhaas7413]

Playing rhythm and lead at the same time is a guitar superpower

[@ggilleran]

When I first heard this song I knew it was a tribute without even seeing the name. What a great farewell to his friend.

[@paincakes7693]

That is the coolest noise at 1:15....

[@joker86CJ]

This live show it was taped at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavillion Woodlands, Texas ((8-28-1993))

[@W1Z4RDCUDI]

joker86CJ looks just like pine knob I’m Detroit

[@jacobthebatchbandit3092]

Thank you very much I was wondering what set this was. I’m seeing him on his 2023 tour ✌️✌️✌️

[@794kyohei]

In my opinion, this is the best song he plays.

[@paulkolifrath9555]

I imagine this is what you hear on the way to heaven, the ending screaming guitar, sounds like an angelic welcome after a hard life. Thank you Mr Johnson

[@71mcostant]

Eric, you are and always will be my favourite guitar player.

[@scottfishkind5335]

Eric Johnson and his band, no crazy light show or effects, just three great musicians playing their butts off (and they sound like twice as many musicians up there), making consistently great music! Also Eric always has that incredible sound and such beautiful tasteful playing!!

[@Meme86ful]

perfect words brother... i agree with.... today there are no musicians like them

[@michaeljackson3512]

When it sounds as good live as it does on record. That's when u know ur listing to some good musicians

[@Michaelgracon]

He was meant to play a strat.

[@dickeaster9601]

@@Michaelgracon yes, but Cliffs of Dover was done on a 1964 Gibson SG in the studio and now out live....I sat and talked to him about it when our paths crossed on tour...I am a guitar player of that ilk.

[@dickeaster9601]

@@michaeljackson3512 famous Jimi Hendrix quote "If you want to hear it like the record, then stay home and listen to it!!!

[@speednwargo]

That drummers so into it just up there killing it too

[@marccastle111]

Eric is the greatest guitarist of all time. You may quote me on that.

[@jerryhernandez9775]

You should check out YOYO and Lisa X. The torch has been taken up by adolescent asian girls!!!

[@bigboss3051]

@@jerryhernandez9775 sorry i’m not a pedo

[@savinsavin8387]

Definitely SRV will be proud of EJ...His tone are awesome 👍 👍 👍👍 👍👍 👍👍 👍👍 👍👍 👍👍 👍👍 👍👍 👍👍 👍👍 👍👍 👍 love from Darjeeling.

[@aaronshuker814]

Love the consistency of Eric's playing! Absolutely amazing musician!

[@TEXGLAM]

This first time I ever heard of or saw SRV was when Eric took me to a small bar on 6th St? or Congress in Austin called After Hours or After Ours because it was open after hours. SRV and LouAnn Barton and band were the Double Trouble act. Good times.

[@naminnooman]

Eric puts me in the zone, transported and makes me feel good about being on this planet. That there is more meaning in life. what a soul? Bow and respect.

[@alerionhawke5398]

Eric Johnson is a legend and a big inspiration to me

[@arnaldobonilla-ortiz21]

Stevie is smiling from the sky ....

[@tfs4499]

Eric Johnson = Forever COOL! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@Hasil_Kureshi]

love this tune one of my favourites by the legendary

[@jonathanwelch2692]

EJ has always had the best tone I've ever heard, the improv he did on that solo at 1:16....sounds amazing

[@zackeriah87]

Jonathan Welch I was literally thinking the same thing just now watching this.. Incredible

[@jonathanwelch2692]

Zach Derbas I actually watched your video the other day covering this song, good job bro. keep rockin

[@zackeriah87]

Nice! Thanks man.. That was a good while ago since that was recorded.. I meant to do a cover of Zap as well. I'll try to get around to it! Cheers!

[@vepothingo]

That's not improv, that part is actually there in the original version as the rhythm.

[@joeblow4785]

tommy Taylor pounding the fu#k on the drums !!

[@seba7167]

Master of the guitar and hair🙂👍

[@jasperiffic1]

I saw E.J. in Atlanta @ Center Stage in the early 90's...no flash, but he played the shit outta that Stratocaster! I never knew a Fender could sound so good. He's my guitar hero!

[@cv5779]

he is my guitar god

[@foosiew]

2018....that tone, the style...still unbeatable.thx Eric for the amazing work

[@dinpuiapuia2285]

His guitar playing sound so clear n clean

[@franciscoferrara4152]

lo bueno de este artista es que siempre hace una version mas actualizada, se nota que tiene una gran tecnica, y lo muestra en todo el tema.

[@makavelee4768]

0:31 the drummer is so '70s!

[@sanctuary8396]

There's nothing like seeing and hearing EJ live. As good as his albums are, they just can't match his live performances.

[@Emberithe]

That sound man, so freaking amazing. I´m discovering all this now, mind blowing. Eric you are a legend man, thank you for your work and love for music.

[@bradrendl2890]

Saw Eric very early on in college station and houston, in 1982. Small venues front row, be cause my friend knew Tommy Taylor. Got to sit in on sound check then show. The man is a God!

[@davidbennett420]

Have seen Eric 3 times in the late 80's early 90's....in my top 5 live shows of all time...

[@altclyti]

Still! It's was a lifetime ago that I heard about Eric from a friend in Austin. Shortly after, I went to see him in a small club in Santa Barbara. 25 years ago, and he looks the same, and plays more awesome than ever! Smooth and luxurious.

[@glenn1964]

This track, SRV is also on his cd Venus Isle. I always play it loud on my High End stereo equipment. Also check the track GEM from the CD Up Close.

[@joserafaelgonzalez9514]

Eric is my favourite guitar player ever, he is an outstanding musician with the best taste I've ever seen in one. Listening to one of his songs is for me like being in an Art gallery repeatedly, where you discover new amazing things in paintings you know very well, his music has this effect. Man I wish he gets a lot of positive things and happiness, because his music has brought so much joy in the life of so many.

[@samumartin642]

woah those harmonics!!!

[@Kramermanhimself]

No words to discribe you Eric.. Hope see you one day here in PORTUGAL!

[@Meme86ful]

erick and jeff beck..... the sweetest stratocasters in the world..... "ear-gasm"

[@markbirchette8740]

Awesome tribute to Stevie Ray Vaughan !! Eric, very fitting !! Salute. ✌

[@rickdavis3593]

This was recorded at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in THE Woodlands, TX., just North of Houston. Not sure what year.

[@allenbrininstool7558]

No that's the Dallas Star Plex

[@johnarispe]

@@allenbrininstool7558 that woodlands - thats not the starplex... starplex is tin roofing. i live in dallas and mix there from time to time.

[@ThemissouriTraveler]

Eric Johnson is the very reason I picked up a gutair. Thank you for being my hero.

[@therugburnz]

saw him on the G3 tour I decided that even though I played 5 nights a week in needed to practice more. Not band practice but the kind of practice where you have to go to lessons. Glad I saw that show, thanx EJ.

[@mattconrad]

Awesome! Crowd didn't know what hit 'em.

[@davidhogan1458]

What an absolute treat to watch and hear

[@LeeButlerGuitarist]

What a tone! legend.

[@coreyschneider93]

How many people actually realized the absolute majestic playing from the heart? Matters not in the long run….was recorded for all to enjoy thank the maker!

[@szililolabu]

seeing him play adds so much to my appreciation of his work

[@choongmanseo4391]

that tone !

[@ZenDriveSeven]

What a great performance!

[@stoicnotsad]

There is a rich melancholy vibe in his playing very rich

[@verandi3882]

very stylish and solid guitarist , Eric is just amazing , he is in balance with technique and tone

[@fernandes5986]

Total magic.

[@paulkolifrath9555]

Listening to this I can imagine a spirit soaring from a body for the heavens seeking loved ones who passed before them. A celebration of life past and beyond

[@artysanmobile]

Eric’s use of the mighty Marshall JMPs and plexis as a dry/wet stereo setup is a bit unusual but wow! - the sounds he makes with it are fantastic.

[@ngotozimbwa3400]

Those fingers, man ! Just amazing.

[@timothygingras7950]

Saw this tour, and another tour with SRV.

[@yangerjamir0906]

How does he do it? Can't get enough of his guitar tone. So tasteful and beautiful.

[@mattmacarthur520]

Yeah it’s totally unique to him. What a player

[@davidbryden7904]

I love how he transitions to slide and back

[@rg2027x]

love that tone...holy f*&$!

[@richman117]

such good tone in this one

[@chriscalderon8148]

Love the groove! I just imagine the tip toe dance. Haha! I like it!

[@fakeplayer]

Beautiful 😢

[@samdrye8067]

it was dedicated to him (SRV) ... both Texas rockers.... both amazing ......what's the question

[@ahmadmoussa3771]

Gotta love that tone! also awesome hair!

[@Excalibur2112]

+Jesus Christ I guess that means a lot if the son of god says so, hahaha.

[@josephhaas7413]

Tommy Taylor sounds CRISP on the drums! ❤

[@IsaacKhup]

Nice melodies! beautiful!

[@sergiosalas4988]

2:07 es magico lo que hace.

[@s.e.3765]

artificial pinch harmonics no se como se dice es en español xd

[@anibalgrellet9378]

2:34 🎸🥇

[@ernestwarrior4106]

Killer Guitarist Love his work 💯🙏🎸

[@agradywills]

Master artist at work.

[@dalerobertson4662]

Thank's Eric, Dale Robertson, :)

[@timothymidgett9730]

Mother Fu@##&%en great guitarist from Austin Texas USA, crank it!!!!!!!!!!!

[@renleblanc2993]

Awesome version !!!!

[@hcwof5980]

Never tire watching the master guitarist at work.

[@schlippery1]

all very cool, gift from God....

[@DarianG98]

I could be high but this tune could possibly be inspiration John Mayer used for Slow Dancing

[@ron980]

Mr. Materials He has stated Yellow Ledbetter for that one. :)

[@DarianG98]

Ron interesting!

[@samuelmori3026]

the tone he bleeds from a strat is just..... 🤗

[@woodmonk6479]

eric johnson should be more recognized. i hope to see a show from him. by the way... what festival or event was this??

[@thewwemegafan]

He is awesome live, going to see him again this March!

[@mexistratman1]

Zach Fogarty Whereabouts is he playing? I got to see him when he came to Europe and he is indeed amazing live!

[@jedancovek3859]

woodmonk Houston TX

[@Sharppz15]

I just discovered him this month and he blows my mind. Yes, I knew of Cliffs of Dover in Guitar Hero but I thought it was just one of those one hit wonder songs. Never did I realize the skill and technique in his playing and how impressive it is to watch and listen. He just announced a USA tour on his website/facebook. So awesome to find out I'll get to see him live in February.

[@pegasuss1950]

Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavillion Woodlands, Texas 8-28-93

[@TheHatchSwan]

EPIC. Thanks for sharing this

[@DSLRMAN01]

Tommy’s timing is impeccable

[@keeganmarak5588]

This is Awesome Eric 👍💪

[@hsevay]

Simply beautiful!!! Love it!!!

[@udaypoonia2767]

The skill is in those attires.

[@miaknapp8371]

I'm lovin' it 🎸

[@thifrangelli53]

What a evolution about this music in G3.

[@allamericanredneck6814]

I wasn't there, but it looks like the Woodlands, in Houston Texas.

[@vintagesounds5150]

My Marshall is Still Playing Eric 🎶🎶🏆🎸☮️

[@ufivuhsu344]

Ta Loco....EJ é de outro planeta....monstruoso !

[@kamchuenso7836]

Cool song cool player cool costume

[@joeblow4785]

Stevie's son Eric the great, both from Austin Texas !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Betterifitsfree]

Just WOW!!! 😳

[@joeblow4785]

AUSTIN TEXAS RISING !!!!!!!!!!

[@xoxosour]

Seco... Músicos de la vieja escuela. Lo mejor!