First Time Hearing ZZ Top - La Grange (Reaction!)

[@1brokemofo2023]

"just got paid" and "jesus just left chicago" PLEASE?????!!!!!!!! awesome songs, bluesy as hell bro! they are 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@peaceray1384]

LaGrange is an actual place and let me tell you I met these guys several times you would absolutely love them they are the coolest, nicest, funniest guys ever! Great band! They talk the talk and certainly walk the walk.

[@nanadeb3814]

Played the dad of Angela on bones. So funny

[@dagmar.6954]

Great song! This rock band was formed in 1969. They were popular for their live performances, sly humorous lyrics & the matching appearances of Billy Gibbons & Dusty Hill, who wore sunglasses, hats & long beards. Sadly Dusty Hill passed away in 2021. Some of their other hits are "Sharp Dressed Man", "Tush", "Gimme All Your Lovin'", "Legs" etc.

[@gk5891]

Jimi Hendrix once mentioned that "this young kid Billy Gibbons" was one of his favorite guitarists.

[@Nickel138]

The Chicken Ranch was a real place in La Grange, Tx. The last (legal-ish) brothel in the U.S. It was closed in 1973 after this song became a hit. The movie “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas” starring Dolly Parton was about the Chicken Ranch. ZZ Top felt bad about it getting closed because of their song. It was a tradition for fathers to take their sons their to “become a man” and that’s where their dads took them when they got to be that age. Everyone from refinery workers, to police, to politicians would spend time at the Chicken Ranch, out in La Grange, Tx.

[@Kevin-i6t5i]

Actually the bunny ranch is still going in Nevada

[@scooterinvegas1]

Nevada still has brothels.

[@Nickel138]

@@Kevin-i6t5i Good point. Outside of Nevada, then. Haha.

[@Kevin-i6t5i]

@@Nickel138 just call me nit-pickie lol

[@BoxerRick]

Legal-ish. My kind of place😂😂

[@loisrogers9042]

They were killing it, and so are you, Shon. Great reviews 😊

[@karenmcgirr3987]

Their pre-80s music is the best, IMHO. 😁 Been a fan for 50!

[@frankb9149]

Don't make me go 100 miles an hour , now , in a V-8... cutting curves at 60 mph and feeling the rush.... those were the days .. all metal , no plastic 😂🎉

[@thekingcobra63]

Deep rabbit hole to go down, ZZTop are amazing. Try "Beer Drinkers and Hell Raisers" or "Waitin on the Bus/ Jesus just left Chicago."

[@brasco96wired67]

This is the song that pot ZZ Top on the map. Billy Gibbons is one of the best guitarists to ever do it. To me, ZZ Top is the coolest band ever with the way they look and their stage act on top of top-notch playing ability.

[@ugaladh]

Put them on the map for almost all of us and this song has everything that is essentially the ZZ Top sound. after you knew this song, you could always identify a new ZZ Top song without being told.

[@Mama_Michelle]

[@benij-b2m]

Must do. And have been for decades! ❤ZZ❤

[@Mama_Michelle]

@@benij-b2m 🤘🎸

[@Mama_Michelle]

@user-jw3cv6zl5g it's a genx thing 😜

[@LSFA-KrissyL16]

it'd almost be sacrilege not to! 😄

[@DragonShark514]

I moved to Texas in 2015, and within a month, I heard that ZZ Top was coming to the Fayette County Fair, to play La Grange IN La Grange, for the first time EVER. Wow, what a show and experience. Top 5 concert experiences of my life!

[@tammiesavage1311]

Love you're critiques.

[@sarasotarebel2445]

Your excitement is contagious! Love having you re-live our party years. Great reaction. 😃

[@missgmoma]

Oh yeah! ZZ Top sure knew how to jam 🎯

[@alberthart4146]

The Chicken Ranch was for sure a true place. so true, there was a movie and a theater show based off of it. "The Best Little Whore House In Texas" ...yea it's a long name for a movie, but it was a star-studded cast (for it's time) , starring Burt Renyolds and Dolly Parton. give it a watch. also, if The Chicken Ranch wasn't your flavor, you could visit The Bunny Ranch in Navada (which is still open) lol

[@sandraquinn8969]

I love ZZTop and this is my favorite song of theirs ❤

[@dda40x1]

They were great live.

[@gkiferonhs]

This is a lot of sound coming from three people!! Billy Gibbons (the lead guitarist) was called the best guitarist in the world by Jimi Hendrix. You can't really go wrong with ZZ.

[@rifki9055]

Very true

[@slimpickins9124]

If you are a guitar fan you love these guys.

[@lisaseaton4989]

Saw them live- danced all night! 💜

[@philthemovieguy81]

You’ll never go wrong with a ZZ Top song!

[@Triggerhippie70]

I LOVE THIS DAMN SONG! One of my favorite songs!

[@stevedaniels623]

They got a lot of nice girlzzzzaa. Classic!!!!!

[@arnoldcox9128]

The drums leading into the gutair riff is amazing

[@rebeccarockchik6704]

Check out Waiting for a Bus and the song that is often played with it Jesus Just Left Chicago. Awesome songs from an awesome band! ✌❤

[@johneldridge8678]

Excellent reaction!!! Lotta soul in this one.

[@jemogan]

Killer live band, and they're still touring and playing bluesy boogie rock to sold out crowds all over the world. Should definitely be on your 'must see' list. Their Worldwide Texas Tour which started in 1976 and finished in 1977 was the largest grossing concert tour ever in the history of rock and roll at that point. 'Takin' Texas to the People!' was their tagline. Behind them a giant screen showed dusky pictures of Texas scenery. The had cactus on stage with them. The stage was in the shape of Texas. There were live animals representing Texas - a bison, a buffalo, rattlesnakes, tarantulas and buzzards. Blistering rock and roll. Totally epic.

[@garyzink1927]

Being 67, can you imagine hits came out like this during the 60's and 70's almost weekly! We were blessed. Merry Christmas from Northern Michigan.

[@bloodybutunbowed291]

I'm from the Cheboygan/Mackinaw area. Merry Christmas backatcha!!

[@freebirdtony]

True that.

[@roy19491]

a Yooper!!!

[@gerardoreyes602]

👏👏👏👏👏👏💯💯💯 there ya go, you gonna love this classic. ❤❤❤

[@AliasMark69]

I have been fortunate to have seen “That Little Ol’ Band From Texas” Live 4 times. I recorded the last show (Full HD) before Dusty passed away. Always an awesome show. You must see many other tunes from them including “Rough Boy” (official video)…. “Same three guys, same three cords, for five decades” - Billy Gibbons at last show.

[@sarawoolard7486]

Love your energy. 💚 I enjoy your music reactions 💯

[@michaellamb9596]

Can’t go wrong with 70s ZZ

[@donnabeaver2113]

These 3 guys put out a wall of sound. I seen them live in oklahoma. Great

[@mikefetterman6782]

According to Billy Gibbons (guitar) and several other Texans, The little house in La Grange was a real thing back in the 40s-60s

[@mikefetterman6782]

Check out their song TUSH (it's about the good stuff, the rich stuff, the things in life that seem to be for the elite that we can access is Texas tush)

[@joeyboogenz]

Remember ...... The guitar player is the dude singing and playing at the same time. Like Hendrix !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@jonathanlocke6404]

Yes, a real place. I usually drove through La Grange on my way to Austin. The musical and movie "Best Little Whorehouse in Texas" based on it. Song based on John Lee Hooker's "Boogie Chillen'"...

[@billofalltrades2633]

A great group! A great song, one of my favorites from them!

[@PatrickORourke-yz3xn]

I'll watch any live ZZtop you post!

[@Zakkarath]

The way the bass drives this track, and the rythmic feel in the guitar solo keeps pumping you up and up as it chugs along....

[@maxirodiuseroedius9327]

ZZ Top. Heard it on the X is one of the greatest song they ever played

[@dangerdave6488]

Yes absolutely check out live. They were a couple of the coolest cats you've ever seen on stage

[@vickiroman189]

I love watching your excitement and delight for this! I was equally excited the first time I heard this, and still am every time. NO ONE had (or has) ZZ's sound.

[@Fizzledark]

Favorite ZZ Top groove: "TV Dinners."

[@busher69]

"that little old band from Texas" - fortunate to have seen them twice - two of the best and most fun shows I ever saw. Damn they were fun !

[@timprice5747]

They were so good live.

[@anns6215]

Great reaction, Shon! 100% true story - and Texas legends. It's a Texas vibe. Wonderful to watch your reactions and hear your insights and take aways - keep on going friend! 🙏💙🙏

[@johnroberts5637]

This song turned fifty this year. Holding up pretty well, I'd say.

[@russellgtyler8288]

Same three guys, same three chords, for 50+ years. RIP Dusty.

[@LeighBittle-dt6zh]

Love this song! Its on my car playlist. Love driving to this song

[@Indy1831]

Need to see them in a live video to get the full effect of ZZ TOPP😎

[@elizabethrossi7604]

Try ZZ's "Legs" video. It's great! Thank you! Uh, huh. It's real. They both play the guitar.

[@jom7604]

Saw them in concert back in my teens. The where phenomenal! Still have my ZZ Top key chain, 'til this day. Enjoy ❤😂🎉

[@geoffsullivan7902]

These Texas boys ….rabbit hole to go down for sure! ❤️🎥❤️great video

[@luissalinas6938]

Back on the day you’d hear this in movies, commercials ,, but also any gentlemens club dancers on catwalk 🎉 brilliant ❤ this song

[@LordRahl1975]

I saw Billy Gibbons (guitarist and singer) live in July this year and going to see ZZ Top live again next summer. Amazing live.

[@craigmarkowski7156]

I can't even count how many times I saw those guys in concert as a teenager ! Always a blast !

[@johndavids4780]

This is an ideal song to draw the hip hop community and followers into late 60's and early 70's rock/blues music. The younger generations have never been exposed to it but once they are it will draw a lot of them in. Try it. You will like it.

[@Mikebmc]

You need to watch the live version on the Howard Stern show. It is fire.

[@Vee1music-lover]

Oooooo these guys r goooooood‼️‼️‼️‼️ I’m THAT old but who cares right! Been listening to them for more than 40 years!

[@joeyboogenz]

The guitar we just heard is called "Pearly Gates" It is one of the most valuable guitars on the Planet . A very ,very special 1959 Gibson Les paul . It honestly is un- pricable. Would be worth at least $2-5 million . I still don't think it will come up for sale ever .

[@brettmanus7904]

The song was also a tribute to the baddest bluesman of all time, John Lee Hooker.

[@michaellamb9596]

Do “Waitin’ for the bus/Jesus just left Chicago”

[@rebeccarockchik6704]

These boys have a deep rabbit hole...bout 50 years worth. ✌❤

[@bobwhalen8961]

I saw them at Madison square garden in the 70s. One of the best 3 man bands ever to take the stage!!!

[@susieautrey6112]

Texas Blues, baby. The band was once almost thrown out of a blues festival because no one knew they were white until they showed up. They were given the worst billing, but they still made an impression.

[@susanwoodcarver]

Yes! We’d like you to react to a live video of Lagrange!!❤

[@ZabeTruesdell]

There's an older movie out there with Dolly Parton and Burt Reynolds called "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas" about the same place.

[@laritownsend2527]

Always a great show. I've seen them 24 times

[@glendaragan5297]

Ultimate road trip song!❤

[@Christopher-Baltimore]

What a track.

[@grantnealon5101]

Great reaction to ZZ.. Great band with so many great songs.. Lots of memories so thank you for posting.. Check out their song - Got me under Pressure. do the [HD] [Studio Version] and turn it up to the max.... Other artists you ask? Here is one for you but you have to do it blind with no research.. The band is Lovebites and the song is Thunder vengeance Live. it is their concert opener.. Do it, if you Dare?? Best wishes from France...

[@arieloh1767]

I’ve never heard the full song until you reacted to it!

[@margaretstutts4362]

It’s about a brothel. In La Grange, Texas. Billy Gibbons is lead guitar and singer. Drummer Frank Beard and bassist vocals Dusty Hill. Billy plays the guitar like it’s part of his body. Check out Legs, just got paid, tube snake boogie, sharp dressed man, gimme your loving. One of my friends really loved ZZZ Top. Liked your reaction.

[@Gnaritas42]

That's what they call... a banger.

[@timbukh3]

This is my favorite song by ZZ Top and your reaction to it was good as always. Here is a suggestion you might consider. The song is Futures so Bright ( I gotta wear shades) and the artist is Timbuk3. It has a healthy dose of harmonica. Keep the reactions coming.

[@ILLBNSANITY]

Ive been binge watching your vidz all day and when I saw La Grange I said AWW SH!!!T You're killin it with the classics bro... seriously 💪💥💪

[@jimmaenner8405]

The "shack" they're singling about was called the Chicken Ranch just outside La Grange, Texas. The lady that owned it pretty much owned the town since she had schools built, librarys, renovations to the police station & so much more. The movie, "Best Little Whorehouse in Texas" is loosley based on the Chicken Ranch.

[@benij-b2m]

They are one of a kind. Their instrumental “Asleep in the Dessert” wasn’t famous but is the chillest of vibes. Maybe not for reaction, just for you (or anyone not familiar with it) to enjoy IRL

[@zztopyoungblood]

A great mellow tune,well worth a listen. Off th' Tejas album...last song on side 2.That lil ol'e band from Texas!

[@kristinweems9894]

These guys are all good old Texas boys. Ever since Dusty passed, Billy has been traveling around, spreading his love of music with various other musicians. To get another perspective of their music, try Rough Boy.

[@walterleonard2489]

I saw these guys live in 1974 in Lexington, KY at the University of Kentucky's Memorial Gym. Crazy great concert. Loved it, as did my girlfriend.

[@TheDivayenta]

It’s real. The Chicken Ranch exists and was immortalized in Best Little Whorehouse in Texas. ( movie).

[@acb9231]

Definitely one of their best tunes! IMO, nothing they did compares to their material in the 70s! Albums Tres Hombres, Fandango, and Deguello are highly recommended! ✌️

[@BigMikesBMW]

You should listen to Legs, Pearl Necklace

[@captnron59]

You should see them live tripping on shrooms. I saw them in Memphis in 76 on shrooms outdoors, everyone was tripping. Best three piece band ever.

[@manvsroad7691]

RIP Dusty Hill. Thanks for the great music

[@timlenard1646]

the lead guitar and lead vocals are from Billy Gibbons, who happens to be my second favorite guitar player....

[@WendyBecker-t3q]

I saw ZZ Top 4 times, such a fun time!!!

[@leahdoerr731]

You're awesome keep it up 😊 I listen to you every day

[@barbarafrazier3242]

ZZ Top is great! Well worth getting into other songs of theirs. They have a southern rock sound but also a heavy blues influence. My favorite is a dual song Waitin’ For The Bus/ Jesus Just Left Chicago. 100% worth listening to!!

[@ruserious9577]

For a 3 man band, that sure was a dope rhythm guitar track.

[@LeighBittle-dt6zh]

Love youre reaction to real music. Just the band playing no help from a studio

[@lindakrzyzewski6912]

One of the BEST

[@goaway3717]

The guy in the center of your thumbnail (Billy Gibbons) is playing guitar on this version you're listening to and is one of the coolest cats ever. One (Dusty Hill) the bass player, the guy on the right passed away in 2021 RIPs. There are live versions out there in YT land. Hell these guys were playing together over 50 years and there are probably a half dozen different live version videos of most of the songs they did out there. Do yourself the favor of checking out their stuff, old and new are worth watching and listening to.

[@NetVoyer]

This song is done as a tribute to John Lee Hooker, and in his style. Another great song or several from ZZ Top is "Tush", "Cheap Sunglasses", "Legs" and the list goes on and on.

[@wildapplellamas7751]

Love some ZZ Top! Now, in the same blues rock genre, I'd love to see you react to "the greatest guitarist you've never heard of", the legendary Rory Gallagher. Rory's fans include Slash, Queen's Brian May, U2's the Edge, and many other top notch guitarists. Rory was tapping long before it became popular, along with so many other techniques. He excelled at making a huge range of sounds on his guitar without any of the extra gear. Check out "Tattoo'd Lady" from 1987 performance at the Cork Opera House with over 1m views. By this point in his career, he was starting to suffer from some physical ailments so wasn't the stage dynamo that he was in the 70's but his playing was simply amazing. If you like blues, take a look at the wonderful "Calling Card" from his 1977 Hammersmith Odeon performance. Thanks.

[@Tbirdhaynes]

They played at Stevie Ray Vaughan’s funeral. Speaking of SRV, we need more SRV reactions please!

[@chrissemones6195]

Keep going ….. I’m Bad I’m Nationwide & Lowdown in the Streets.

[@rmcleod1960]

The song was about a famous brothel, "The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas". It actually existed....it is also song in the style of John Lee Hooker...

[@timmurphy479]

Jimi Hendrix said that Billy gibbons was one of the best guitarist alive I got to agree with him

[@cedrikwood5480]

An old-school jam sesh! Another good one is Ted Nugent, Stranglehold.

[@markkoutz5482]

Love all the reactions blue Jean blues by zz top is a great tune