If RAY CHARLES was BLUES Guitar... "What'd I Say" Fingerstyle Resonator Cover

🎸🎸DOWNLOADABLE TABS FOR THIS SONG: www.musicnotes.com/l/T2Bnq
It's hard to find a more contagious, toe-tappin' rhythm than the original recording of Ray Charles' "What'd I Say." That Wurlitzer intro, the pounding drums & heavy backbeat, and those soulful vocal breaks. This is always one of my favorite tunes to play when I want to get the blood pumpin'! You don't hear a lot of fingerstyle guitar on the resonator, but after this, you'll probably be hearing a lot more from me!
TUNING: Standard Tuning
GEAR:
• ‪@gretschguitars‬ Honey Dipper Resonator
• ‪@LiveFromTheLab‬ TF51 Tube Mic
• CEntrance R4R Mixerface Mobile Recorder
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[@justinjohnsonlive]

🎸🎸Downloadable Tabs for this song: www.musicnotes.com/l/T2Bnq

[@yoann7642]

I absolutely love this version ! I purchased the tabs but they correspond to your electric version. Do you have them for this acoustic version ?

[@lewolf2884]

OMG... AWESOME!!! Blues on the Gretsch is so PERFECT, especially when played by the hands of the Master... Justin Johnson!!! Thanks, Brother!!! 🐺

[@Daniel-nr6iw]

Oh yeah man, just effing love this!!

[@bu55c]

@@Daniel-nr6iw Couldn't put it better myself!

[@kevinknight470]

I can still see Ray at his piano swaying to the music. This took me back to the early 60's when I first heard that song, love Ray Charles. Thanx for the great cover Justin.

[@paulromero2368]

I can still see him too

[@artstrutzenberg7197]

And somehow I think Ray Charles would approve of this cover :D

[@rwill_woodcraft3772]

You know it's a good vibe when your foot starts dancing 👏👏

[@superbeast4287]

Could you imagine if we had a president that had as much positive charisma and influence on the people of our country that Justin has with his beloved followers? We would be a no hardship, no hatred, everyone gets along nation that helps anyone in pain, poverty, illness or suffering. What a beautiful world it would be. Thank you J.J. long time follower.

[@arthurking5612]

Ray is looking down going you rock Justin

[@KevinMerinoCreations]

Love where you have gone with this! One of your many gifts is to reimagining something that is iconic and elevate it in your own style while honoring the original! 👏👏👏

[@rhondahuggins9542]

If you can possibly sit still while Justin is groovin...you are likely dead!! Thank you, Justin...you always get the blood pumping🥰

[@terrygunderson5681]

That's what you said Justin

[@kellyannthomas5727]

What a great song for a Sunday afternoon!

[@Grizzle38]

Too good for words, 50 yrs ago this was how i saw myself as a guitar player now. Sadly failed. No big prob, just bashing me old favourite songs out is great blast and has kept me sane for 50 years.

[@yannic8086]

This is great! Please do more of Ray Charles 😳

[@stefansonic]

I never get tired of watching Justin's amazing playing, great job with this one !!!

[@jessenazel7736]

I have this on my playlist, and now I'm just like why, Justin you kick some serious behind!!!

[@newengines]

Как всегда великолепно! Спасибо, Джастин.

[@funnygirl751034]

8:19 am, I could drink a beer, and have a dance to this, such talent!

[@jbfilizzola8531]

Kkkkkkk really?

[@mykneeshurt8393]

You make the world a better place......

[@user-yj5fe4fw8p]

🔥🔥🔥 shake shake shake 🎸

[@brendanconway7317]

All I can say is, I don't know. Just class

[@user-wp4dp7zq6p]

Шикарное исполнения . С такой лёгкостью , перебирать перебор , Кайф.

[@LoneWolf-McWeed]

JJ, you should have went all out and put on some Ray Ban welders for this one Great treat on a Sunday afternoon Thank you

[@miguelangelvarandelamartin9822]

Ufff ,congratulesions from Spain, beautiful, very Good my friend

[@bigOsharp]

This one has to be my favorite Justin

[@dwtallone]

love, Love, LOVE ✌️💞🎶🙏

[@emilypetsche1]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@eohunter32]

You've got to be kidding me. Wow! Fantastic homage to one of the greats. Well done. I'm not worthy!!!!

[@_thomas1031]

Charles would be proud, Mate😭🙌

[@TopBuzzer50]

Legend! 😎

[@jackyvanhal9514]

GREAT performance. Thanks Justin for all your gifts.

[@peterhale1349]

Just rolls along with grace and technic. Fantastic!

[@annesandlian1342]

Perfect Sunday jam !! Thank you for sharing your talent with us

[@brentbeltz8968]

Hot damn!!

[@guitarifuldexter6366]

This is just so groovy and just all round amazing! Keep it up Justin! 🤘🎸✌️

[@riffdex]

Nice name 😎

[@guitarifuldexter6366]

@@riffdex you too! LOL 🎸🤘😁

[@XenaTheQuadCamBikah]

Just two words: Bad ass!

[@nekite1]

Absolutely mesmerising...thank you!

[@monasandin762]

Love your rendition of this classic

[@alexithymia9337]

This man is touched with incredible sensitivity and nuance. Always great!

[@hideletgo]

You never cease to amaze. Great job

[@karlkascha1261]

Spot on Justin. You are an amazing musician. You keep playing and I'll keep listening 🎧.

[@philipershler420]

What a absolutely gorgeous rendition of the song! I’m sure Ray would be pleased.

[@brianrocks7277]

The simplicity of this set up makes the biggest statement! The master at work !!

[@truetanny]

Giving me a huge goosebumps, my gosh! I so love it.

[@chrisdevine3511]

Such an amazing positive person. The world is so much better with you in it sir!

[@catzndolz61]

Who doesn't love them a little Bit of Justin Johnson. Wow!!!!

[@maazvdo]

Really espectacular performance! Thanks for share.

[@killshot2333]

I'm stoned right now and this sounds really nice 😎👍🏻

[@TheLastBoomerLeft]

Wow! Absolutely fantastic.

[@andrewmantle7627]

Loved Ray's version and this one. Dynamic song.

[@miguellorenzo6434]

Genial!!! Brutalísimo!! Muy buena, si señor. Amazing!! Gracias por compartirlo.

[@obadijahparks]

Gotta love Ray.

[@claudettejones8516]

Another awesome song 🎵! Thank you! Made the day even sweeter 😁💕🎸🎧

[@audiophileman7047]

Excellent, just excellent, I'm sure that Ray is smiling up there. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@geraldclemens1682]

Absolutely love listening to Justin play.

[@mariedurand6935]

Enfin 😀 j'allais vous le demandez il y a 2 ans j'avais apprécié merci beaucoup 👍🎸🗼

[@vonzoomtunes9847]

Thanks for this. I didn't know I even needed this, but now I have to keep hearing it.

[@dennisharriman5570]

I just heard this song yesterday and I must say you blew this out of the park. Awesome picking Mr. Johnson! ❤️

[@thewretchedmessgarage7097]

DAMN! That sounded GOOOOD!!!!!

[@alecs6492]

Once again you nailed it. Good stuff. 👍😎🎸

[@sgt.grinch3299]

That is how music should be played and sound. Thanks for another awesome video.

[@AZ-Patriot]

I got a woman is my favorite Ray Charles song and you just freaking killed it, J. Love this so much.

[@goose4150]

Simple guy: I see Justin playing my same reso guitar, I start playing wherever I am

[@randypowell3374]

Love the tambourine done with foot. Awesome.

[@CFMRocks]

This is amazing brother. The vibes speak volumes to me. Thanks for sharing the power of music and the fellowship that comes with it . I Love playing my dobro guitar, Though I'm always learning to be better its still an amazing instrument. Great Job On the technique and your style.

[@layoung.]

Solid blues. Toe tapping rhythm. You sound amazing .

[@raccoonlittlebear6476]

Oh yeah! Excellent rendition Justin🎸

[@brendamitchell1014]

Thank you Justin Johnson! This is awesome! As always 🧙‍♂️😎

[@zuvmagnuv]

This is absolutely great!

[@peterhutchinson3424]

FIREBALL 🥃😎

[@CyberiusT]

Awesome! Had that on as I went picking out today's watch list - made the whole thing much more enjoyable.

[@emmittwine4159]

Love it ! ... thanks for sharing 🔥 🎸🎶 ☀️

[@rebelrocker7494]

Amazing..Sounds Freakin Great..Seen New Merch ...It Rocks,Gonna Grab Somemore for My Collection..Thanks for The Great Jams..🤘🖤🔥👏

[@lewstone5430]

Truly great rendition and that ending was fire!

[@SteveResor]

🎸🎶🤟😎🤘 Yeah !!!

[@pedroo8363]

Grazie... grande

[@randyporter7391]

Outstanding!

[@shawnr771]

Outstanding.

[@jenncronin8887]

This is so amazing 🖤🥰🙏🏻

[@andrewjameshenderson1389]

That was truly great! Shared with many friends. Thanks so much, Justin!!! Made my day. 😁🌹👍 🇲🇶, 🇨🇦

[@spricy3374]

WOW! Love me some Ray Charles! As if that song didn't move enough, a little Justin Johnson spice on a Honey Dipper sounds amazing! Hoping to hear this on your Patreon live stream next weekend!

[@spmoran4703]

Great stuff Justin. It got me dancing.

[@flaviagoncalves8215]

I loved it! 😍😍😍

[@davidward5225]

Yet another masterful performance!

[@BMWHP2]

Thanks Justin, loved the time listening.

[@Davecrypt3512]

Each time i see your fingerpicking i fall of my chair. Amazing as always!!! :)

[@frankhemphill9904]

Brilliant Justin as usual what a cracking version of this classic

[@reyrichie8620]

Awesome i wish Ray himself could see... Um i mean hear this masterpiece)

[@toonvdwielen96]

Love your music! Awesome, inspiring Keep up the Good Work man... Luv u

[@gregleak5134]

i just wish i could feel my right hand. please rock on justin, love your work i look forward every day hoping to see a new post from you, greg in jefferson city mo

[@jietpyxa462]

Спасибо! Это шикарно!))

[@helencarson4680]

Fantastic, loved that sound❤️

[@ericwilson4982]

Inspired and inspirational playing.

[@novotiz]

I think this version of yours is also ready to enter the blues and soul classics. The sound of your gretsch sing

[@dopeymark]

Very cool 😎

[@JJGuccione]

so righteous - nailed it!

[@debbivaughn1313]

👍👍Love it to pieces!💕💕💕

[@Stacedog]

This guy one of the best guitarist I’ve ever heard I can’t lie

[@tamasfrecot4961]

Köszönöm szépen az élményt 😀👍 Vissza repített 40 évet az időben, pedig még csak...

[@kitchenratt]

Very enjoyable!! Thanks! 😃💙😃

[@MrCatpants]

Extraordinary!!

[@viantria]

another amazing cover!