GEORGIA ON MY MIND | Relaxing Smoky Blues Guitar

🎸DOWNLOADABLE TABS FOR THIS SONG: www.musicnotes.com/l/tfhM8
Ray Charles' approach of blending blues, gospel, soul, and jazz into something uniquely inspired and authentic has always inspired me. Every recording he's made is a masterclass in vocal inflection, and studying his vocal lines, vibrato, note bending, and rhythms is some of the best blues practice anyone could get. I've gotten a lot of requests for this tune, and other Ray Charles tunes lately... so here you go!
I tried a few guitars to see which one had the right voice for this song, and the ‪@MuleResonatorGuitars‬ "Mavis" stood out to me. Unplugged it sounds like a mix between a banjo and a resonator guitar, but once you plug it in, it has a surprisingly mellow, jazzy tone. The blend between the two tones is something I haven't heard with any other guitar.
TUNING: Standard Tuning: E-A-D-G-B-E
GEAR:
• ‪@MuleResonatorGuitars‬ "Mavis" Resonator
• Levy's Leather Guitar Strap
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• ‪@Fishman_Music‬ LOUDBOX Mini Charge Acoustic Amplifier
• ‪@MadProfessorPedals‬ "Super Black" Pedal
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[@justinjohnsonlive]

🎸🎸DOWNLOADABLE TABS FOR THIS SONG: www.musicnotes.com/l/tfhM8

[@patrickshannon4516]

To me you nailed it better than anyone ever could

[@minor683]

THiS keeps me going through the sweat, tears & pain…🩸

[@samstamos427]

This would pull a tear out of "Brother Ray's" eye; in fact he's shedding one right now in the Heavens, I'm sure of it. "When I sing, I often cry. Crying is feeling, and feeling is being human. Oh yes, I cry." -Ray Charles..

[@jennymcmillin5668]

Love love love this!!!!! =)

[@grahambrown1925]

Very well said Sam

[@leebarrett9581]

People normally cry when I sing!!

[@Vaduz69L]

Hey Sam Stamos. I agree sir. I only a karaoke singer at some dive bars in rural Oklahoma. And many times, when I sing I cry too. But I always think of Ray and I get thru the song. Then go outside in the parkin lot and finish up the cryin till its my turn again to sing. Bless ya my brother. U hit the ole nail on the head.

[@johnryan527]

For sure with your glutton for punishment ,,dare I say phobia "*'"?? I don't know that's cool , MUSIC IS the. KEY , PICK UP AN INSTRUMENT TRIED FOR MORE THAN , 2 WEEEKS

[@greghales8620]

As a lifetime lover of the blues with a large collection, I have to say Justin is one of the most talented, pleasing to listen to artists on the planet. I listen to this and it reaches through my chest, grabs my soul and holds it hostage while he plays. Thank you Justin, you have officially replaced my blood pressure meds. Thank you for sharing your gift!

[@one0nine]

God bless, that's just... I don't know man, there's not really a word to describe the beautiful warmth of this performance. It's like looking through a book of old family photos on a winter night with the fire going, while on your second Makers and ginger, feeling the memories start to wash over you.

[@justinjohnsonlive]

I think you just described it 🤘🥃🥃

[@gmoney9864]

It’s like in color! Crazy thoughts!

[@norsewind8686]

This.

[@steveeckert8396]

And you make it look so easy😳. The Mule is just in a class all by itself.

[@heynow2302]

that's them years a practice an a play on them strings. Makes it look smoother than anything

[@steveeckert8396]

@@shreddykrueger3776 wow aren’t you rude and judgmental😳. The guitar is hand made by a company called Mule. They make some of the best resonators in the world.

[@truetruth666]

@@shreddykrueger3776 the worst joke ever.

[@steveeckert8396]

@King_of_Dragons it was from a she and it got deleted...thankfully.

[@patrickshannon4516]

This is like the best most relaxing blue's guitar I've ever heard this man Justin Johnson is making history folks he's truly one of the very best.

[@steveavant9727]

As a lifelong Georgian, this song has special meaning. Whether it’s Ray Charles’s original version or Doc Severinson’s awesome trumpet rendition, I never get tired of it. Justin has made one more version that has already become a favorite. Thank you Justin, you are an amazing talent.

[@a-bela]

So smooth, so gentle.... and ... dreaming to drinking in a bar and listen such a music.

[@MichaelKingsfordGray]

I'm dreaming of playing it.

[@peterhutchinson3424]

I was waiting for this!☕ Sittin on the porch greeting a new day. How sweet it is 🥰 😎🔥🎸🥃🥃

[@noneofyourbusines1476]

Georgia native here...been in purgatory, (also known as Florida), for many years. This stunning rendition makes me wistful.

[@jennybeam7226]

Purgatory lmao😂.. Born & raised North Carolina gal here & feel your pain! Hang in there!

[@PhantomOfTheMall]

Florida son here, born & raised…. Florida is purgatory, eh? Well, living in purgatory would be how we Floridians describe having to deal with folks from other States coming to live in our beautiful State! If it’s such a living hell, why don’t ya just move?? Damn, dude…it’s an easy fix. (Yes, these remarks are to be taken “with a grain of salt”. Florida does have some fucked up parts to it….but, then again, every damn State does!)

[@michelewalburn4376]

I used to live in Georgia. I'm a southern Ohio gal. Going down into The South is like going back in time. Yeah Georgia is that backward. I love so much about the state, but I'm too progressive for the majority of Georgians. I was raised to be a real person. I can't do fake nice. I'm not implying that we don't have them up here, we sure do. The only difference is that they're not the majority up here and we don't all bow to the church up here. I'm not even going to go into the racism. Nope I met a lot of good people down there, but they're definitely the minority. It's sad. Such a beautiful area and most people will never see it because they can't deal with the ignorance and meanness.

[@brianstevens3963]

@@PhantomOfTheMall Born and raised in North Fl Retired USAF and spent alot of time stationed near Valdosta not that much different than North FL!! I love FL and I really enjoyed my time in Georgia great people !!! but I get it if someone don't like Florida take the interstate North and get the hell out !!! I guess you live in south Florida because we don't get to many people complaining about it here !! pretty quiet town here

[@PhantomOfTheMall]

@@brianstevens3963 Hey, I’m an Army vet myself! Only spent 8 years in though. Nope, I’m actually from Central Florida! Dead center of Florida, to be exact. About a hour from both coasts, about a hour north of Orlando/Disney, and about a hour south of the Ocala National Forest. 😁 Haven’t spent any time in the other parts…lol. I don’t have anything against Georgia, at all, I just love my Florida. Even the fucked up parts. The only thing I hate about Georgia…is how damn long it takes to drive through it from north to south when traveling to visit family down there, etc.

[@Nivasi]

very calming Justin considering we're all trying to get back to this level of relaxing, I actually put it on repeat with a nice glass of wine and a candle.

[@justinjohnsonlive]

👌

[@SkunkPunch73]

The timing of this couldn’t be better! 💆🏻‍♂️ it’s just one of them days 🤯 Thanking so very very kindly Dr Johnson. Just let me float away from all of this world’s madness on the wings of your ohh so sweet strings😘👍🏼 thanking you from my heart 👋🏼

[@jennybeam7226]

Hope you're having a better day!🎵🎸❤

[@SkunkPunch73]

@@jennybeam7226 ohh I don’t really know what to say except, from every single piece of me that still work’s properly i wish you as much love and kindness that is humanly possible! You have just touched my very soul ( which is rather hard after suffering seizures) i am totally stunned by your beautiful comment I can’t thank you enough. I wish you a absolutely beautiful day and most of all stay safe and healthy (from a wet eyed SkunkPunch) thank you 🥲❤️😘👍🏼

[@jennybeam7226]

@@SkunkPunch73 I'm sorry you've had a hard time w health. I wish u the best.. You're so welcome. That's why we're put on this Earth, to raise people up, show love & compassion & learn a few lessons along the way, right? Made my day 2 know my comment brought u joy. Hang in there!💪

[@bradharvy13]

Exactly. A drink, or not..., and this takes away pain.

[@SkunkPunch73]

@@jennybeam7226 so sorry for the slow reply this iPad must be having one of its own little problems, I only just spotted your reply so please forgive me for not reply sooner 💨❤️👋👋👍

[@guitorb]

The sheer joy in Ray Charles' voice gets me every time.

[@robinemery]

One of my favorite songs played on one of my favorite guitars by my favorite guitar player. Couldn't ask for a better start to my day. ❤️❤️JJ❤️❤️

[@midi510]

How amazing would it be to have Ray Charles right there with Justin laying down the vocal. I can hear it in my mind.

[@MrEric622]

Literally brought me to tears. God I miss home. Grew up 20 miles south of Atlanta. Thank you JJ, this was beautiful.

[@chesterraybon3442]

Oh yeah. Mavis was a good choice for Ray's song. She has that deep throat sound on the low notes. Dang, it don't get any better than that. Thanks and take care. 😎👍👌

[@MrWickked]

This guy just has the blue seeping through his pores. Absolutely stellar!

[@patrickshannon4516]

This guy plays like 10 hours a day sometimes to get that good, he's possibly the best blue's guitarist of all time and possibly the best guitarist of all time period

[@robertmcdowell6936]

Just waking up in California and what a song to go perfectly with my coffee and start my day. Excellent Justin, thank you. I hope everyone has just a perfect day as well!

[@EdCase50]

As always Justin that was from the soul, a beautiful version. I bet Ray was nodding his head and tapping his foot as you was tickling them strings. You n Nikki take care and stay safe 🎵🎶🎸🤘

[@shawnr771]

He was singing. Didn't you hear him?

[@okiedokie8534]

​@@shawnr771 I heard it, I don't have a time stamp but I heard a slight voice.

[@shawnr771]

@@okiedokie8534 I heard it through the whole song.

[@Boomstick308]

You can go ahead and put out videos every day. I'll keep clicking on them. Thanks man, keep it up.

[@philsmith214]

Even ray would have cried listening to this , simply amazing 👍👍

[@brendamitchell1014]

The Wizard. Because his music and the way he plays guitars is magical. ✌🏼🤟🏼🤘🏼 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 🙌🏼

[@endofunk2174]

"What makes my approach special is that I do different things. I do jazz, blues, country music and so forth. I do them all, like a good utility man." - Ray Charles JJ's more than a good utility man.

[@luluwinke6581]

tee hee....he is my favorite I listen to this person give the sound the fine tune it needs [hard to imagine a world with NO music]

[@user-mg1fl2po5z]

Дружище, шикарный БЛЮЗ👍🤗

[@russellkandalaft1381]

Justin has such a great way of making the music come out.

[@deanospimoniful]

Love this song. Hoagy Carmichael was a genius. You do it justice Justin.

[@jasonbritt2497]

Thank you so much Justin! I’m sitting here tears in my eyes drinking my morning coffee, reminiscing. Thinking of all those times deployed around the world, I’d listen to this song. Being from Ga it has a special place brings me comfort, hope and beauty. It always moved my mind away from the world and back home. Today as I listen, it takes me back there joking with my good friend and brother, I can see the smile on his face, another Georgia boy. I love seeing that smile specially today as we lay him to rest.

[@azoiks]

What I like best about your playin' is you don't need any backin' tracks!!

[@dmartinthethird]

Cooking them Georgia blues !TWR🐰🎸🤠

[@danhutchinson8649]

Outstanding.......Talented beyond comprehension! Not gifted, Talented! Only after hours and hours and hours of perfecting your craft can you achieve what Justin has. Big Applause from your Admirer's......

[@SkunkPunch73]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 absolutely perfectly said 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏😘👍👍

[@luluwinke6581]

@@SkunkPunch73 yeash, like his blood is guitar

[@SkunkPunch73]

@@luluwinke6581 his hard earned work relaxes my mind better than any of my anti seizure medication ever does, I refer to the man as Dr Johnson as his playing just seems to eminent such soul touching almost magical impact directly into whatever we actually really are be it a spirit or a light stuck inside a human cell.

[@nicolen.9642]

What a song...man. One classic forever.🎶🎶🎶

[@luluwinke6581]

I know I can not be the omly person that returns to this U Tube visual of the perfect sound from Justin Johnson 10/11/21 A day in history for my dad, maki, love you xo anna

[@dougvanderbrink4671]

Always look forward to your new posts, thank you. You never disappoint, simply beautiful sounds

[@stevechanning497]

Just stunning stuff. A beautiful tour-de-force. Thanks so much.

[@johnnydingo8680]

Just beautiful, unpretentious playing, loved it.

[@23kyd49]

Thank you Justin. Your sharing your gift lightens my heart.

[@ginonema]

Simply awesome. Thank you Justin.

[@1982Lantis]

Wonderful! Just wonderful! Magic for my ears

[@jamesfalvey77]

I'm at a loss for words. Simply amazing

[@Bjornlundstrom]

Absolutely amazing playing Justin💥🎶🎸🔥💯

[@itsgettingold]

I just keep this on loop and hours of tiresome paperwork pass peaceably and I'm ready for a well-deserved whiskey, still on loop. Thanks Justin.

[@andrewjameshenderson1389]

This is wonderful. 🌞 So perfect on such a grey, grey day! Thank'ee, kind Sir...😘🥰🌹

[@jfmaddocks]

Beautiful!

[@jaytee5122]

Wow! What a classic

[@celticfury7328]

There go those goosebumps again...if Ray Charles' perfectly gritty yet smooth, sublimely soulful, beautifully imperfectly perfect voice was a guitar? This is EXACTLY how he'd sound! ❤️

[@annesandlian1342]

Yes the weekend is here!!! Cheers !!

[@patriciamcfad881]

How people can give a thumbs down to this is beyond me

[@robertcribb3859]

Your absolutely right very relaxing and I could see in my old mind Ray singing it. Thank You that was fantastic

[@davromo]

Already listened to this countless times today! Thank you JJ!

[@daveblevins3322]

Thank you Justin ✅ Fantastic performance 👍🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@tciii69]

Pure Gold, Thank You Justin. Just what I needed on this cold day in Fl. 4'th time I've listened , gonna play thru a few more times. You are a Master!!!

[@miguelangelschad4851]

Every time you show a new arrangement,I get impressed,it is amazing what you do with the guitar and the feeling you put into it. My respects to you,MAESTRO!!

[@bearqwqw]

Incredible....just incredible! Probably the best version fingerstyle I've ever head! Thanks Justin

[@thehouseofronin9209]

You are really bringing out the musical feels on the beautiful Mavis Justin! You have a way of making me forget my troubles for a while as I listen to you play. Thanks for sharing your musical journey

[@technonarg5978]

Always loved this song and now you've given me a new reason.

[@marklonnen4514]

Well done Justin, a pleasure to listen to as I sit here with my morning coffee on the deck.

[@nationalduo4945]

Ride that MULE ! It’s actually like your walking beside her in gentle conversation…..beautiful…..

[@p.l.g3190]

Never cared for this song ... until now. Beautiful!

[@debbivaughn1313]

Sweet perfection! This one made my day. Love me some Ray Charles!

[@BourbonDrinker]

Beautiful guitar, sweet sound.

[@jchap12]

This brought tears to my eyes at 9:23am on a Thursday.

[@kimanimaina1780]

JJ is a true maestro... what a gift this track is!

[@olgreybear7997]

Turning that Mule into a thoroughbred mustang my man! Sweet, sweet feels from first note right on through to the last. Wow.

[@luluwinke6581]

yee haw Hai shi doe doe.....he has made my living experience a 101 % better....you know shoots if you are gonna lead , lead.....and he is excellent.

[@JeffWeymier]

I’m blown away. Loved that.

[@nativelands6190]

As a person born and raised in GA I approve this message

[@grahambrown1925]

Everything about this is just what I needed today, such tasteful emotion, techniques and killer sound. Thanks man :)

[@elizabethreed2090]

AN OL' SWEET SONG...💙🙏

[@woodstoney]

One fine rendition of that old song. I think you danced over every fret . Very finely done!!

[@michaeldera4298]

Caresses the guitar with a gentleness so sublime .

[@cameronerickson7869]

Justin your music has a way that attaches to my soul, i feel every chord and strum. Who needs a therapist if you have Justin🤘🤘

[@Invincible765]

Dude. Your guitar playing is so nice. Acoustic delta blues is SO underrated. Thank you for making such melodic, inspiring, and easy-to-listen-to music.

[@tomohawk2314]

I started listening to Justin on my ride home after work each day and I’m more relaxed by the time I get home now. 👍👍

[@CraigHollabaugh]

I lived in Atlanta 30 years ago. With headphones on, eyes closed, listened to this beautiful rendition and thought of good times we did have. Thanks from Colorado.

[@sapelesteve]

That was a great soulful/bluesy rendition of a classic tune JJ! I am certain that RC would have enjoyed your version immensely! Well done........... Thanks 👏👏👍👍🎸🎸

[@LarryWilsonIII]

Amazing!!!

[@mingo053]

Just a sweet, melancholic and beautiful version. Thanks.

[@kennairdbarrett2927]

Beautiful, totally beautiful

[@thomasjohnston619]

I have been playing for 60yrs (yes I am old) and all I can say is WOW!

[@revahight2485]

God Bless Ga. Thank you for sharing your gift.

[@marysefonta8371]

Beautiful Song of Blues, it seems that we are in Austin ! Awsome playing, Justin ! I like these Guitar ! Sweet notes relaxing for a week-end ! Thanks a lot !

[@patriciavia7491]

That was beautiful😁 I could feel ya🎻

[@sallysigler727]

Absolutely LOVE this! 😍🎸

[@mcriser]

When I was a child I had a cousin who could play guitar so good it would almost bring a tear to the eye of a child. He’s the one who inspired me to try to become a musician, but it turns out I had zero musical talent🤨, so I’ve spent my life listening to people like Justin play like this.

[@luluwinke6581]

I feel so extra happy knowing some person such as Justin Johnson, paints a picture right through all of those diamond tears.

[@georgewilkins4231]

Great. You got the touch.. Soul man.. Well done...

[@paulym5814]

It’s like he makes that guitar sing. Thanks Justin. Every video I watch just blows my mind at your talent.

[@luluwinke6581]

it iz like he makes the gutiar SING exactly

[@kenhamilton8372]

Sounds awesome buddy!

[@josueosorio70]

great as always, nice guitar

[@markoneill9064]

Man! That’s holy brother, sweet soulful sounds emanating from your guitar just flow… Beautiful 🙏

[@Richard_Lush]

All I can say is WOW. That sounds awesome. Love the sound of that guitar.

[@12345sherpa]

Simply amazing!! Thank you!!

[@Heiken1997]

Beautiful song.

[@mobydickswife9512]

Wonderful!

[@Nighthawkrun]

That came out of your heart and soul, its beautiful

[@Veit_Justin_Schuster]

Impressive ❤ this is a lot of talent and joy

[@jbarksdale5845]

Damn son, Willie would toke one to this for sure.

[@simonepicone9077]

Wonderful 😍😍😍

[@danwarner9399]

Pure magic.

[@Sirge57]

I could listen to this for hours on end.......oh wait I already do. Justin has become the back ground music of my life.

[@AbenteuerWildnis]

Awesome ... smooth ... perfect! Greetings from Austria! 🎸🇦🇹👌