If ZZ TOP was Delta Blues... "Sharp Dressed Man" Slide Guitar Cover

🎸DOWNLOADABLE TABS FOR THIS SONG: www.musicnotes.com/l/kgtMW
TUNING: Open G: D-G-D-G-B-D
GEAR:
• ‪@gretschguitars‬ HoneyDipper Resonator ( imp.i114863.net/qnzRLg )
• ‪@justinjohnsonlive‬ Signature Ceramic Guitar Slide ( www.justinjohnsonstore.com )
• ‪@TELEFUNKENElektroakustik‬ ELA M260 Tube Mic ( imp.i114863.net/5bqGZn )
🔥 SUBSCRIBE: bit.ly/JustinJohnsonSubscribe
📀 STORE: justinjohnsonstore.com/
🎸 LESSONS: justinjohnsonstore.com/collec...
⚫️ FACEBOOK: / justinjohnsonlive
⚫️ INSTAGRAM: / justinjohnsonlive
⚫️ SPOTIFY: bit.ly/JustinJohnsonSpotify
⚫️ ITUNES: bit.ly/JustinJohnsoniTunes
🎸Guitar Tabs for all of my arrangements of cover songs are available at www.musicnotes.com/sheet-musi...
🎸Tabs for my originals are available at www.justinjohnsonstore.com
#zztop #blues #guitar

[@justinjohnsonlive]

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

[@MrPhilbrill]

Thanks a million Justin. I'll let you know when I've learnt it ( In about ten years😂)

[@seydutz975]

Exceptional cover my friend 👍

[@thehouseofronin9209]

Thanks JJ! I dont know how long it'll take for me to learn it. But now at least I can thanks to you

[@uniquematerial2441]

You are Protected. CopyRight TradeMarked. Patent pending???? ✌😳⚛☮🕎☯️🛐🔝🔝🔝🔙🔞

[@User-gfys-0icu81]

Did you just contact me thru a WhatsApp with a phone number, placing me “ on a short list” for some prize?

[@betht5853]

Saw ZZ Top when they opened for the Rolling Stones in the 70's. Because someone stole our tickets and the gate agent saw that, they let us in and told us to just stand in front of the stage! I was within 10 feet of them. The absolute worst day of my life turned into the best day of my life. Amazing band to open for the Stones and amazing Stones concert after that. What a high!

[@RiceWithRamen]

Damn. That's something! Glad you all were taken care of!

[@shawnr771]

This is too cool. Dusty is tapping his toes looking down.

[@preciousmetalhead5155]

Or up. 🤘🏻♠️🤘🏻

[@marcosbisso7136]

@@preciousmetalhead5155 Hell is for jackass's. Dusty was no jackass

[@ingejordan5611]

If Justin Johnson isn't one of the happiest people on earth then there is no hope for the rest of us mere mortals. Thank you for each and every day, Justin!

[@preciousmetalhead5155]

Very few people should even cover ZZ Top songs. But this might be the best cover of one of their songs ever performed. You’ve got a talent unlike anyone, man. 🤘🏻♠️🤘🏻

[@zoeyshoots]

Took the words out of my mouth..

[@briancunningham5943]

Absolutely brilliant man. 🎸👍

[@albertodagiussano248]

Absoloutly.

[@irafreedomgreyhawkbuckner3530]

Bravo Sir, Bravo. If I had a theme song that played every time I made an entry into a new place I would have you to play it and my exit as well

[@justobserving7045]

Why do you think that very few people should cover them ? I had the best time playing zz top songs in a tribute band , I am not that good at guitar but learning ZZ Top songs improoved my right hand like I was not expecting , my bendings , my soloing , my power chords , my use of volume and tone knobs , my sound overall , my blues , Billy F. is a big vault full of precious things . And the same goes for the guys playing the bass guitar and the drums , they learn a lot from the songs : ZZ Top are such a superior band , of course we can not play it like them but they are stll a great school .

[@shamrocksandshenanigans5451]

OMG, this is amazing. I hope Billy Gibbons hears this. Right from the opening, it is totally sick. Well done.

[@Jackstraw1179]

I was thinking the same thing. I’m sure Billy would love it

[@ronaldschild157]

Likewise, I am thinking the same. It would be awesome if Billy Gibbons invited Justin on stage to perform a guitar duet - whether it's with ZZ Top or one of Billy Gibbons' solo projects.

[@savage22bolt32]

👍💯

[@StellaWaldvogel]

Totally needs to happen.

[@chrishedges6403]

Today's Ry Cooder. I've been playing for 55 years, but I have to say Justin has more talent in one finger than I have in my whole body.

[@gassyirishman2859]

Everytime a wonderful musician dies, Justin here takes over his power. It seems to have started back in 1990 with Stevie Ray...

[@chrish8016]

Easy dude

[@mrtambourineman6107]

I'd that even true?

[@spudeleven5124]

ADMIT IT, JUSTIN!!! YOU BURIED YOUR HEART AT THAT CROSSROADS AND SOLD YOUR SOUL FOR THIS TALENT :-D

[@DrMonocular]

This whole video is just dripping with style, from the licks to the get up, to the backdrop. Love it

[@Bejaardenbus]

This guy is so ridiculous, I LOVE it. "And up next, Mozart on 3 spoons, and I'm only using my toes!" Truly impressive how he always manages to capture the essence of the song. Keep going, please, Justin!

[@daviddunmore8415]

I'd really love to hear Fleetwood Mac's 'Stop Messin round' given this treatment.

[@jimn1968]

His tempo and timing are like a metronome. That’s very important and more players need to pay much more attention to intervals in their music. They can be manipulated with art and skill but have to be done to cause suspense so the listener’s natural internal metronome can feel the resolution when the rhythm drops right back into the perfect interval/tempo.

[@lewolf2884]

I love it when you mashup Delta Blues with Rock, especially CLASSIC ROCK, and ESPECIALLY moreso... on the Resonator!!! Always a thrill, Justin! 🐺

[@Stacey0909]

I love it ALL!!! 💫🎶🕺🎸🎶🌌💕

[@susanskaggs2963]

Love it!!!!

[@cavecookie1]

Yep, that sound is coming straight from the other "Ghosts of Mississippi"!

[@maryhansen8674]

What exactly is "the resonater ??

[@PeterDrewVoiceovers]

@@maryhansen8674 Hi Mary. It's the type of guitar Justin is playing. The body is made of metal and the circular piece in the middle helps the whole body resonate with that ringing sound it produces. Nobody had answered you, so I thought I'd let you know. Cheers!

[@bartschwartz9233]

I always loved the sound of the slide guitar since I was a little in the 60s and the Hawaii style sound that gives it that bluegrass twangy sound.

[@cavecookie1]

Love me some slide, as well...Duane Allman was the one for me, after that, I was addicted. Slide such an expressive style, just made for the Blues!

[@davidpohlman8296]

I could listen to him all day. He is one of the best!!

[@sirrichardpumpaloaf8154]

I do…..🎸

[@brucemcclary3260]

Guy doesn’t say much with words ,,,,his guitar playing speaks volumes

[@shawnskiba5874]

I can tell how you feel about this song, Justin. You did it justice. God bless.

[@chuckholley32]

I appeciate the fact that Justin tells you he' in open G. Helps me figger out this most excellent cover of an all time great song. Thanx Justin!!!!

[@orangeiceice12]

FR. Posting his tuning is a legend move always.

[@cavecookie1]

Open G, such a civilized tuning! As a banjo picker, I approve! LOL! Justin never ceases to deliver, and this is just more confirmation.

[@U4Eye]

Making it look so easy but for us mere mortals you are a Guitar King!

[@spudeleven5124]

I HATE Justin for making it look so dang easy!!! I've said it on another of Justin's eye- (and ear!) -popping products that it takes ferocious talent to make it appear to be so SMOOTH AND EFFORTLESS!

[@GiacomoVaccari]

It's definitely not easy, you're right in the money!

[@TheApeman01]

I've always said, if you're gonna cover a classic like this one, it better be really cool! Sounds like you heard me!

[@frank7611]

Wow....I've been listening to 'blues' guitar for near 60 years and this takes some beating.....FABULOUS

[@mickeypool1963]

Justin is a prime example that a man can never have too many guitars. Just look in the background! WOW

[@SloppyballsMcGuillicutty]

there is no way Justin owns his own soul. he had to have sold it at the crossroads to play the way he does. amazing!

[@drewharper1891]

Killer playing as always man, gotta love that slide on a Gretch, nicely done. 🤘

[@maxwell8824]

Звучит шикарно! Спасибо за твою музыку, приносит море удовольствия

[@nunyubiznezz]

It sounds _.......right!_ That's the way it should have sounded the first time!!!

[@jeffmill999]

So great to go home with you for a few minutes back to my blues roots... Sitting here in Cambodia listening to this is a real joy..thanks for all of your videos!

[@chriscollins7719]

Thank you Justin. After 50 years of playing guitar I switched to sliding guitar. You are the best teacher and sliding king.

[@user-io3iq1ve3d]

Justin, я Вашу музыку начал слушать на сайте В Контакте аудио записи они уже и там есть классно!!!А вообще я Вашу музыку слушаю с 2019 го года! В гараже когда ремонтирую мотоциклы у меня на полной громкости в гараже звучит музыка Justin в общем крута!!!

[@kanethompson708]

👍

[@fabrizioperria7164]

"Down in Mexico" by the coasters with a delta blues vibe would be fire ‎️‍‎️‍🔥‎️‍🔥‎️‍🔥‎️‍🔥‎️‍🔥‎️‍🔥 also Nancy Sinatra's "bang bang"...i reckon most of songs from Tarantino's movies would deserve a delta blues version made by Mr Johnson...but Down in Mexico must be a hit imho

[@Elkec87]

This x1000! Down in Mexico would sound so amazing coming from Justin. Where can we sign a petition? 😄

[@BobPerrone]

My favorite band, nicely done as always Justin!

[@robinemery]

Love everything JJ plays on the Resonator❣️ hell I love everything he puts out❣️ y'all should get his CD's. Great music❤️❤️JJ❤️❤️

[@madmex2k]

I listened to a few of your "If 'blank' was Delta Blues..." covers, and this one finally made me subscribe, because I knew I needed to hear more. Playing the vocals tracks, while keeping the melody and bass line is so hard to do. Amazing.

[@sharonswift8678]

Thank you for YOUR MAGIC, WIZARD!!! I AM listening to YOU practically 24/7. I AM Calmed & Soothed in IT. SENDING MY LOVE💋💋💋

[@thehouseofronin9209]

Epic mashup JJ! This is easily the best cover of this song I've heard!

[@scoobstopb]

I love the timing of the head bob at 1:55.

[@johnnybgood58]

That is so sweet man I can listen to that kind of stuff all day long especially something we can all recognize but putting your own little twist to it right on brother

[@RivetGardener]

Outstanding with the slide! Best cover ever. Rock on, man.

[@darkomtobia]

Players that get that sound like they have a couple of other players backing them never cease to impress me. He's Just(in) Amazing, folks.

[@jamessmith84240]

Such feeling in the slides too. Amazing version!

[@exessex3522]

So much one guy can get out of one instrument. Very enjoyable to listen to. Well done JJ.

[@ericperrine9204]

Definitely need to do a version of I can’t dance by Phil Collins as well. Awesome guitar playing!!!!!

[@codystewart1014]

yeah I heard it to. was jamming to it haha

[@EveryDooDarnDiddlyDay]

Genesis, ackskskskshuallaully

[@EmmetPhD]

@@codystewart1014 So, me too))) Well done!

[@therealroga]

Everything about that was first class. Wonderful.

[@grizzle273463]

Now that was a visual and acoustical treat for the senses. Thank so much

[@PsychedelicChameleon]

Thank you for this Justin Johnson, you play so well and your musical aesthetic is wonderful!

[@UrielsJunkDrawer]

Luv the sound of this guitar. Excellent cover.

[@MrGatolee10]

Love it, just started playing slide again, this is very inspiring

[@stuffnuns]

Its such a fun tune. It “slides” right into Delta style. I do a harp cover, and it’s good, but, I think you got me beat. Sweet playing. Smooth.

[@bodhisattva99]

It's so close already that it absolutely works...

[@bearqwqw]

Love this guy...what a fantastic player! Thanks Justin!

[@my_little_sanctuary3258]

Wicked. That's was a great cover of ZZ Top's Sharp Dressed Man, and to me you've honored it. I loved it.

[@jerrywatkins444]

EVERY TIME, IS MAGIC

[@reverendfawkes6138]

Definitely one of my top favorites so far! Keep on rockin', Justin!

[@Wandanador]

Thank you! Loved watching "Shark dressed man" when that played last fall. Much love.

[@johnfromscotland1050]

Oh hell....I rented this video 32 times out of my local video shop.... back in the day?.....I'm 53 now, and still love it....

[@FLoppius-sx4fk]

Блин, как же все таки слайд гитара круто звучит, спасибо это прекрасно!

[@colemansrandomstuff2118]

Damn, how cool does a slide guitar sound, thanks, it's great! Theres the translation. Your Welcome.

[@bigben4542]

Listen Vania to your balalaika:)

[@mikeshanermusic]

I've always thought of Justin Johnson as a sharply dressed man👍

[@monasandin762]

Love zz top and love your music Justin bith together is awesome

[@katarinabolduc7115]

wow very good are on this ZZ Top masterpiece, thank you Justin, I love the sound of this guitar it gives a more expressive genre ❤️🔥

[@kckittkatt]

Nobody can do the blues like our man, Justin!

[@JM_Gau]

Whaou beautiful rendition, you have a big dexterity in your fingers, well done and like 👍 good evening Jean Marc 👏👍👏👍🎸🎵🎸🎵

[@Nena_Eylici]

Love it! I aspire to be SOMEWHAT efficient with my slide work. The countless hours of practice I see you put into your videos is incredibly admirable, you don’t see too many people motivated enough to do that anymore!

[@HM2SGT]

I enjoy your music. Your albums are my best acquisition in years. Thank you kindly!

[@rebelrocker7494]

Amazing As Always,Love It,Now I Play It Again...Thanks for Sharing This Great Talent With Us..Love & Prayers Always..Rock On 🤘🖤🔥

[@LordOfLight]

Every morning Justin gets out of bed and straightaway reaches for today's guitar. He then plays it more or less all day long, before finally and regretfully putting it back and going to bed; from where he gazes at it longingly until sleep consumes him and he plays in his dreams. I can't prove it but I know it's true.

[@wombatspatulafreek]

JUST RIGHT....southern fried barbacued blues,....done in the slow cooker,NICE...DIGGIN THIS

[@stealerob3420]

I'm a solid Beatles and oasis fan but I will always put Justin on to give me inspiration to make my own slide blues.to take a break from oasis and beatles.justins just amazing addictive and hard not to get hooked

[@bennylloyd-willner9667]

I feel so laid back when I listen to ZZ Top, but hearing this made me even laider backer 😁 Brilliant as always🤘❤️

[@joeblincoe3122]

I know it’s asking for a free lesson, but such a highly recognizable and loved song would make a perfect candidate for highly detailed instructional video in this technique. Everything stops when a JJ video is on-stunning cover as usual

[@sdxn8117]

Nice version, clean precise and so true to you. Great job, hope Billy sees it too.

[@colokor]

Wow! Great playing simultaneous rhythm and lead!

[@rickoliver2059]

I swear JJ , you and that HoneyDipper make beautiful music together , even Uncle Billy would be grinning and stompin`. Regards .

[@michaelottesen6143]

He makes it look sooooo easy!

[@tsuchang1]

This guy has so much talent.

[@GARYBLONDER]

Sir your playing soothes my soul! Keep up the good work!

[@dianeambrose683]

Wow! Rocking ZZ Top, Justin. You are fabulous!

[@mrtambourineman6107]

Hey bro you're a fucking inspiration, in my recent depression I'd forgotten the raw beauty in an acoustic guitar...until now that is...

[@noahtenshen]

You certainly Never dissapoint. Stay Well Amazing One!

[@MichaelDamianiDigitalArt]

That's badass!! You are a brilliant guitar player with such touch and feel unreal......

[@Dutcharmytent]

Wow. That was intense. Wounderfull..

[@fernalicious]

Love the creativity of these interpretations. 👍🎸👍

[@XavierBetoN]

Great playing JJ! Love the sound of the tin can guitar! You shaved some dust off my ears, thank you buddy

[@bonzo1928]

Justin Johnson another great interpretation. always superb!

[@webingerphoto49]

Another killer slide presentation..thank you Justin! I’m going from open D tuning to open G now!

[@nicolamandese3743]

So good it turns my glass of Italian grappa in a JD shot 👍🏼

[@sornord]

20-odd years ago I concocted a semi-pseudo-ersatz-solo guitar version of the string parts from Eleanor Rigby to back up a duo singing. My love of that string score and of resonator guitar, particularly with slide, imediately flashed a resonator/slide version of that song into my mind. Would be a jaw-dropper.

[@breadzeppelin__]

Never seen a pickup like this, its exactly what I need! nice. (playing is also top notch as always)

[@robduncan2816]

i have this going in a loop right now, its just toooooo good.

[@johnhuffman2993]

You should be a huge star!!! Amazing gifts.

[@alextaylor3815]

2 things I never tire of. Cold beer and listening to J.J play guitar.

[@asigiraud7253]

Touched, Dobro hurt my soul every time. Bad ass

[@andrewhammond1949]

Great to see good music played excellently. If only people could come to the realisation that LOUD doesn’t make listening better.

[@perihelion7798]

Very nice mix with the mic and pickup combo, played with the famous Justin style. Great stuff!

[@rolfstade1233]

Alles Gute für Dich Justin. Das ist der Sound den ich mag. Wuuuh Honour and Respect for you. Gemeinsam sind wir stark und erreichen was wir wollen. Gary kicking Wolf 🐺🐾🐾❤️🌈❤️🌍🌎🌏❤️🌈❤️

[@darintraffie1576]

That makes my heart smile

[@roberttempleton1728]

What a neat interpretation of a classic. Fun to listen to! Thanks!

[@joshschneider9766]

Pretty freaking brilliant!!! Well shown sir!!!

[@BWGPEI]

Man do you put a smile on my face!

[@walrusbc]

Thank you for posting all your stuff! It's all really great!

[@maximpetric7279]

Justin, you are a force of nature! Keep up the good work!

[@omentep]

Your skill is astounding and I love these uploads and it also occurs to me that if 17 year old me had learned Delta Blues instead of trying to be the next Kirk Hammett I may have had a future in music.