George Thorogood - One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer (Capitol Theatre) || Did He Make This Up?!

[@marypenebaker898]

The greatest songs are like the greatest stories ever told... Everyone can relate.❤😂

[@kadielouhoo]

NJ resident here - was LIVE at this show! Believe me - Georgie T is the real - deal!!!!!! xoxoxox

[@Nyxi_Nyx]

The lyrics George used are a medley from House Rent Boogie and One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer by John Lee Hooker and of course ad-libs. So happy you got to this amazing performance.

[@stephanie.r382]

Madison Blues is a must listen to!!

[@anitamiller4351]

George being George… I love it.

[@danacasey8543]

LOL! My son's name is George - I say that a lot!

[@olathestanwalker6717]

Saw Elvin when he was with Paul Butterfield Blues Band in Chicago. This was back in the mid-60's and still one of the greatest show I've ever seen. Thanks for the vid.

[@bjw0515]

I Drink Alone needs to be your next from George. George, one of the best storyteller's you will ever find!

[@suecook1326]

It's 2 old blues songs put together. House Rent Boogie and One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer. This is a pure jam session with Elvin and George together!

[@mikepetrucha2774]

I saw George live in Flint, MI in May 1986. He was the only guitarist and played all the leads. I'm sure he tailors the song to the city he is in. I still have my shirt from that concert, but is seems to have shrunk over the past almost 40 years. The show was a hell of a good time.

[@JohnHazelwood58]

Everybody: "Blues music is boring!!!" Me: "Hold my Bourbon, my Scotch and my Beer as I am Walking By Myself!" ... :)

[@terrywelch3776]

If you listen to studio version you'd see how open it was as a touring song

[@thomasord8636]

This performance is a classic! Yes, improvising lyrics. But, not far from studio. Please listen to studio version too..just to get a feel for how good this is...🙂

[@LJA46]

The song was basically a loose version of the studio version. What a great song!!!

[@eharris2328]

Seen him 3 times never boring.

[@anthonyboucher7077]

George's version of "Who Do You Love" SLAPS...

[@larryunsworth9573]

Years ago he was traveling on I-80 in Pa and stopped for the night at our little town. He went to our local pub/restaurant to enjoy his evening. After becoming friendly with some of the patrons he went to his car and returned with his guitar and put on a little show for everyone. Amazing person and outstanding performer!! Are you from Pa? You said " up air" and that is something we say here.

[@brianmiller616]

We call him George Thoroughly Good!

[@Lovegun-w4s]

I had seen George along with the Stray Cats back in 86....was a great show

[@gesundheit602]

This is great, but its because I've heard the studio version on the radio so much that I understand when George is ad-libbing. That's why I prefer people reacting to studio versions first of new songs they aren't familiar with, then do a live version. But that's just me, everybody is different and thank goodness for that! 🙂

[@jcbass2u]

Had the pleasure of seeing George and the Destroyers on Halloween night. Man came out dressed as a guerilla, and the rest of the band were all in costume too, one came out of a huge trashcan and handed George his guitar and away we went....needless to say I caught his slide that night. Incredible show for a small theater stage.

[@pommie5093]

So glad you decided to listen to this! What Nyxi_Nyx wrote below explains that it's a combination of two songs. George was heavily influenced by the Blues and a few people in particular, like John Lee Hooker. GT did alter lyrics to fit with whatever city he was in. He's actually a great guitar player and you are correct, he is charismatic af, lol. The band is awesome and especially great when they need to constantly adapt/follow the lead. Just a fun tune!!

[@stephenpresley5772]

Great song and reaction

[@BrentCox-m3r]

Such a fun band!! Saw George and the Destroyer’s in small theater in Norman, OK., in ‘80!! Incredible! His cover of “Move It On Over” is my favorite!!🤘🔥

[@joeheffernan5268]

I get to see them on Friday at the Big Fresno Fair. 40 bucks. Their 50th Anniversary tour. Can't wait.

[@billybarnes4474]

Just so you know George thorogood did a copy of a song called move it on over which is actually the first rock song ever written in 1948 by Hank Williams but most people think it's you know rock rock around the clock but move it on over was way before that like six years

[@Thyrwyn]

The world's greatest bar band, lol. And I mean that in the best way possible!

[@jamesdamiano8894]

I saw him once a long time ago and let me tell you, this guy and his band just rocked. They played forever. Bruce Springsteen has a reputation for pjaying long concerts but I think George may have him beat. I’ve seen both and George just didn’t let up.

[@marypenebaker898]

Bootlegging back in the day if you wanted a Coors.😂❤

[@jeffreyflint6286]

This is a great medley of house rent boogie and one bourbon, one scotch and one beer. I've got it by George, Muddy Waters and my boy Lohn Lee Hooker.

[@captainsatellite2112]

Saw him and band open for the Stones in '81. Great set and J. Geils Band was on the bill too. Stones always gave more for your money.

[@marypenebaker898]

He looks so young and healthy. It's amazing how rockers survive the cocaine and the heroin but the alcohol will take them and their looks to hell.

[@snakeinthegrass7443]

This is what I would call a loose interpretation of the original song. Elvin is not on the studio track so his parts were def an addition and George did go "off script" throughout. Some did seem improvised on the spot but there's no way I can know what is practiced and what is just made up on the fly. Either way, it's a banger of a song and this performance was insane. George didn't do a lot of shredding here but believe me, he is a bad man with that guitar. I seen him around this time frame - Bad To The Bone tour - and it was fire!!! I went searching for another live vid from George and I found one called Reelin And Rockin from 1981. I never heard the song before. Don't know if it's a cover but it is a certified banger, for sure. George tears that guitar up and has moves I didn't know he had. Holy cow, I hope you can get to this one, Steven!! Shewee!! I'm a little shook from just watching it right now. kzbin.info/www/bejne/h6PXpqJrbMeVeMksi=gTqr-XMkUgc1F_gX

[@OneOddTodd63]

Don't know if you noticed, Steven, but George was finger picking. As a wannabe guitarist myself, that's a technique I never got down. I have to use a pick, which I feel limits what I can do. But we all work around our limits.

[@Roger-ux3eg]

You may not be able to react to it because of copyright but check out George doing The House Of Blue Lights at Volunteer Jam VIII!

[@marypenebaker898]

No. That's the lyrics... About the landlord rent anyway.😅

[@joeheffernan5268]

He just ablibs in concert. Listen to the studio version. " Get Hair Cut and Get a Real Job". Is good

[@RockinMamaT]

Let's Gooooo! This is my favorite by him. Check out David Wilcox Hypnotizing Boogie ( You won't be disappointed) Great reaction Steven and Peace out 🙏 ☮️ ✌️ This is the song ..with ad-libs. 😂You should check out the official video too.❤

[@NBKenC]

I'm going to see David next week (I think for the fifth time), and he is definitely worth your recommendation.

[@RockinMamaT]

@@NBKenC Nice I saw him in a bar north of Toronto back in 87. He's straight fire 🔥

[@NBKenC]

@RockinMamaT My first time was in the early eighties. Last time was about ten years ago. Looking forward to this one!

[@RockinMamaT]

@@NBKenC Have fun for me too ✌️

[@victoriajaneke2350]

My go to song when I get depressed about the shenanigans of our goverment....

[@MAGIKMARTIAN9526]

HAVE YOU reacted to BAD TO THE BONE

[@RockinMamaT]

I'm pretty sure he has

[@adamcoope8726]

If you want a proper blues guitar player, Jimmy Barnes ft Joe Bonamasa….. ‘Stone Cold’ 🔥

[@loisr3970]

Woooo the party song 🎉😂 you,'ll never forget it Cheers. This is a different great version as Elvin joined in. Great now you can do his original cut... Have a good one!

[@RockN2Country]

Great song, but in this performance George is messing up the lyrics so badly it's comical!

[@mrcatsuit]

Gear jammer