Jimmy Barnes and Joe Bonamassa: Stone Cold: REACTION

Today Jimmy Barnes and Joe Bonamassa team up and rerecord the all-time classic STONE COLD and wow oh wow. But wait there's also a B B B B Bonus!!!! His Daughter
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[@edmonguy]

If Stone Cold isn't a 10, nothing is. Flawless and perfect. What Joe can do with a guitar, Jimmy can do with a mic; they're a heavenly match. Production is spot on, the band is outstanding. If you did a new reaction to this song every day, I'd come back here for eternity.

[@LadyFranW]

Goosebumps! I've lost count of how many nights I've sat down to this and just gotten lost in the combination of magic. Every single time leaves me with chills. Just so so very perfect.

[@nnoddy8161]

Beautiful song (written by Don Walker), love the ending how they drop it right back. Just EPIC ALL ROUND!

[@Mrmikey0909]

Thanks for that. I didn't realise it was a Don. What a man.

[@bigglesharrumpher4139]

Got a feeling this song will (belatedly) become rock - blues royalty and a benchmark.

[@amygone2pot]

I’m surprised you haven’t already reacted to this, but I knew it would blow you away.

[@christopherboothman2405]

My favourite Barnsey performance ever. Doesn’t get much better.

[@karenlittle8041]

Mahalia has been singing since she was a tiny tot. She and her siblings had a band called The Tin Lids.

[@jlocke78759]

He calls the guitar Lazarus because he brought it back from the dead. By the way, that's Jimmy's son playing the drums.

[@devilsadvocate2548]

... and I've heard daughter Mahalia is apparently one of the people contributing to the background vocals too.

[@taniaPBear]

It was worth the wait. It really is a gift for your earholes, Jimmy was 58 here ffs, he's something else and Joe's intro and solo are jaw dropping, Jimmy's son Jackie on drums too. Then Mahalia (Mahaylia), she's a powerhouse and successful in her own right, but they all still regularly perform together, all four kids and Jane, whoever happens to be in the same place at the same time. Totally enjoyed the hell out of this, as expected, thank you boys. ❤

[@TheThamesmen]

Thanks, Tania bear..... I'm still blown away from this - Whilst editing this, I sat back in AWE again, the vocals and @uck... the guitar solos. Just brilliant - Cheers Alex

[@susansapp6136]

Can you imagine the family "sing alongs" at the Barnes family table?

[@taniaPBear]

@@susansapp6136 Don't even have to imagine, lol, throughout lockdown, they were posting family sing/play alongs, from the living room, twice a week at least on face book, it was some awesome free entertainment. You can still check them out. ❤

[@GS-xt8fu]

My goodness….supreme vocal power and guitar player on top of the mountain level. Wow

[@davidcruse6589]

Jimmy was 52 at the time Still singing had to cancel his tour for hip operation But recovering now and touring with his kids at moment Because still recovering and not up to full concert to by himself

[@llvll_KEV_llvll]

Thank you so much for reacting to one of Australia's best voices !!! and one of the worlds best guitarists !!! Great channel guys ✌✌✌

[@donnachatterton1639]

Absolutely LOVE both of these songs!! Jimmy is amazing, Mahalia is amazing and Joe is God Tier. ❤️❤️❤️

[@TheThamesmen]

Hell of a set up

[@ray.shoesmith]

Jackie on drums

[@lencooke944]

The Barnes family are simply musical royalty here in Oz. I wonder if Britain will ever give us such wonderful gifts again? Farnham, Barnes, the Youngs, the Gibbs, Olivia ... the list is very long. This was a totally enjoyable Double Shot. Great stuff guys.

[@clarkditter5975]

Its quite amazing. As you say the list is very long. I also remember Bon Scott, Billy Thorpe, Stevie Wright, Glen Shorrock, Colin Hays, Jon English, Swannee, Jim Keays, and Ted Mulry.

[@lencooke944]

@@clarkditter5975 all worthy inclusions there is some talent in those names

[@sean---the-other-one]

From 30/30, I love Jimmy teaming up with the Badloves and doing The Weight, the old song from The Band.

[@lencooke944]

That's my favorite. How can you not love that track?

[@squeaky1374]

Great pick, and love the Badloves.. hugely underrated!

[@sean---the-other-one]

@@lencooke944 Yeah, I’ve seen Badloves a number of times and they always impress. Such talent.

[@sean---the-other-one]

@@squeaky1374 Definitely underrated. Great songs, great musos, and live is always a treat.

[@barbararees604]

One of these days, you gotta hear Swanee, John Swan, Jimmy's older brother. Jimmy took on his step father's name of Barnes. Anyway, you can still hear the resemblance of vocals with him too, Jimmy reckons it comes from their mum, who was a total pocket rocket. Haven't listened to thin Lizzy for yonks, so am looking forward to tomorrow's show. 💕

[@steveowen3407]

Jimmy often says - "Swanee taught me to sing".

[@sandgroperwookiee65]

“‘Stone Cold’ wasn’t written for Jim,” Don Walker . “I quickly identified as I was writing it as something that would be perfect for Jim”. ‘Stone Cold’ pretty much wrote itself after Don dropped his daughter off at school. “It was written in the first year that I had custody of my little girl Danielle,” he said. “I had put her into, what I thought on paper should be, a good school. It was a private girl’s school in Rose Bay. Each morning I would drive her from King’s Cross out there in her little school uniform and then drive back to the Cross and probably some mornings go back to bed. On this particular morning I wrote this song driving back from Rose Bay in real time. There was very little that wasn’t written in that drive. Between the hill above Rose Bay along the waterfront through Double Bay to Kings Cross, Stone Cold was written. As I was writing it, I knew it would be a lyric, melody and genre of music that would be perfect for Jim”. 😎👍

[@girlsblouse7866]

How good is Don Walker!!!!!!

[@TheThamesmen]

Yup!

[@rickfairman5640]

This is one of those performances where you sit sit back and get drawn into the music. The musicians had no egos as they put the music first and gave us an unbelievable moment in time to to bath in. Well done.

[@choos6919]

Yay! Been waiting for you guys to get to this. So beautiful. Jackie Barnes on drums for Stone Cold ...

[@785boats]

yeah. And jimmies daughter, Mahalia, is the beautiful backing vocals too.

[@bernadettelanders7306]

Really Terrific Review. 30, 40, probably more times I’ve listened to Jimmy Joe and band. No, felt the music through my whole body. From gentle to powerful, the music moves right though you. Every instrument, perfect. Oh a double? Bring it on. Mahalia, another brilliant Barnsey. Too much talent in talent in that family 👍

[@warrenharrison5052]

A couple of killer tracks featuring Mahalia Barnes you should check out include 1. 'Nasty Girl' 2. a super collaboration with Cate Cebrano & Nikka Costa cover of 'The Real Thing' - love your work boys

[@TheThamesmen]

Thanks for support and tips

[@Laraine3]

Good choices. Both outstanding tracks.

[@vrbixby]

Why did I not know about this singer? Wonderful experience!

[@TheThamesmen]

Glad you found him. Check out some of the other Jimmy Barnes and Cold Chisel tracks we have done. Amazing stuff

[@davidberesford7009]

Wow! That young lady can sing.

[@kennethdodemaide8678]

When 2 music legends join up the results are fantastic. Magic is the right word here. Classic blues. Beautiful. Jimmy's son on drums and his daughter singing backup. Joe also teamed up with Mahalia Barnes on "Riding With The Kings"

[@lillibitjohnson7293]

Jimmy had his kids singing from very young.they released an album called the Tin Lids when they were small lol

[@suefieldhouse8820]

Joe sings as well he is so magnificent and jimmy is just great

[@ronheaps6499]

I've had this song on my playlist for 5 years always crank it up when it comes up..best Jimmy song ever.

[@louislynge]

The Barnes family is very gifted vocally. I met a street performer (who made some poor life choices and couldn't go public - his words) and he was Jimmy's cousin and he had an amazing voice (same repertoire and power). Jimmy also used to get his kids to sing at annual Christmas "Carols by candlelight" in Australia (they were called "The Tin Lids" / Aussie rhyming slang for "kids") and they used to steal the show even when they were around 5ish years old (I can't memba exactly, it was a long time ago).

[@jamesstubbs2228]

Since you first played Stone Cold on Oz week 1 Barnsey has been on my play list ever since. I went on ( thanks to you two & Chris ) to Have a deep dive and found his daughter, again with Joe B and what a tour de force she is. Loving them both and i'm sure my neighbours do to.

[@alliegal45]

Sing Lazarus..sing!….. Jimmy bloody awesome as usual ❤

[@kennethdodemaide8678]

Jimmy's wife is also a good singer. Jimmy's son David Campbell is a great singer. I recommend you react to them singing You'll Never Walk Alone"

[@steveowen3407]

Already done if you go back!

[@Dr_KAP]

Jimmy really was always a soul singer. Yes he kills a rock song, but even he himself has always said soul is what he grew up with and where he feels most at home. There is something about F sharp minor that just digs at the heart strings. Joe doesn’t play the guitar, he becomes the guitar!

[@pmR32red]

👍

[@TheThamesmen]

Nice comment thanks

[@lesliedavis2185]

This is one of my favourites it’s so beautiful, every musician performing wonderfully, JIMMY Barnes son Jacky on drums. Jimmy and Joe are something else. Jimmy give hope to the older singer, ie me. This one gives you chills just magic.

[@TheThamesmen]

Hope for us all. Maybe not, he has amazing talent!

[@davidhandson2429]

He originally did this song more as a rock song. This one is my favourite

[@stephensmith4831]

Have seen mahalia live with her dad . She does a part of her gigs by getting the audience to yell out songs to sing, and she would then belt out the songs .I haven't seen her ever mess them up even if she needs to check the lyrics. She is amazing

[@martinbourke7753]

Have a look at mossy singing Georgia during last tour outstanding

[@sixslinger9951]

I'm glad you noticed how he left the room mic trail with that massive reverb sound too. Brilliant move. That sounded so cool and alive!

[@lillibitjohnson7293]

If you’re a famous singer in aus, it means you are great live. We have been that spoilt with music over the last 70 years that only the best live performers get longevity

[@kaafromoz]

TY Guys so very much for returning to Jimmy Joe and the guys doing this track, I recall at a Chisel Concert back in the late 80's in Sydney Jimmy requesting that they do this for a special friend and they did it to perfection, but this recording kicks it into a new level. brilliantly recorded and played. Joe makes that guitar sing cry and scream what a player.Ty again Guys I appreciate you. Keep safe Keep Strong 🦘🦘🦘🦘🎶🎶🎶🎶💖💖💖💖

[@julianaFinn]

Dare anyone to not pull stank face during this piece of beauty. One of my top 5 Jimmy songs ever. I'm so surprised you haven't seen this already.... it's beautiful

[@TheThamesmen]

We get there in the end!

[@Laraine3]

Legend has it that there has never been a Barnes / Swan (Jimmy’s birth surname) born that can’t sing. I fully believe this. You fellas are becoming the very highest quality, low budget show globally. Would love one day to see you do a weekly one hour show. It’s would be the most epic happening since “Hey, Hey, It’s Saturday” and that’s really saying something. Thanks! This was magic. 🙂🇦🇺

[@deanmaynard8256]

That's just a big ol' bag of goodness

[@jenniferhearn4117]

Mahalia has her own band The Soul Mates and has collaborated with Jimmy and Joe on a few songs, Walking Up The Road a favourite. She also released a pop song with her dad called Gonna Take Some Time and paired up with Kate Cebrano and Nikki Costa on the Australian classic The Real Thing.

[@clarkditter5975]

One obvious suggestion if you want to hear some more Mahalia Barnes is a duet she does with Jimmy called "Gonna Take Some Time". There is an official video (containing the studio version) but a live version, recorded on the Australian tv show RocKwiz, is probably more satisfying.

[@sean---the-other-one]

Just listened to Stone Cold for the first time. Great stuff, no doubt, but part way through Joe’s performance I found myself wishing that it was Mossy on guitar. The phrases were cool, and very much on point for a blues song, but being pretty familiar with Ian Moss’ guitar work from Chisels and Ian’s solo stuff, both live and in the studio, I just know that without a doubt it would have been on another level with Ian’s sensitivity to guitar tone. It may be unfair as a comparison, since Mossy typically used a Strat and Joe’s here on a Les Paul. I’ve long held the belief that Gibsons like the Les Paul and the SG faithfully reproduce the sound of a guitar, just louder, whereas Strats and Teles add a flavour. It’s like a Les Paul is a beautiful woman but a Stratocaster is a beautiful and exotic woman. I can’t explain it much better than that, but in that solo Mossy would’ve been flicking between pickups, rolling volume on and off to break up the signal or get it cleaned up, all whilst turning out some really individual licks and phrases. Nothing against Joe here, it sounded exactly like you’d anticipate a great blues guitar solo to sound. But it never went beyond that in the way Mossy would have. Just saying that I wish I could’ve heard it with Ian on the guitar.

[@kjdavis1]

Probably the best tone out of an LP since Gary Moore.

[@jamescormack8602]

Mahalia Barnes is also a backup singer on this track

[@neridahicks7160]

I love the Tina Arena version of this they do together , but this is also fab 👌

[@BJM217]

Yes the Barnes family

[@rickfairman5640]

superb guitar solo the man can make his instrment sing enjoy

[@neilpepper3575]

Congratulations for playing the song .. without pausing,during the song..as the others constantly do

[@TheThamesmen]

We want to hear them as intended!

[@georgeibrahim7945]

This is what music is all about.

[@TheThamesmen]

Yup

[@echofoxpaw73]

about time you listened to the best Jimmy song (IMO)

[@BarTGila]

I love both these guys. Thanks for the reaction.

[@TheThamesmen]

Our pleasure!

[@ronheaps6499]

Mahalia just completed a tour in OZ,also Jimmy's wife just completed a tour with the band comprising of Jimmy,Jane, Mahalia,and Jimmy's son plus some others..

[@KroniKJUMANJI]

his son..worth a listen...thanks dad

[@terrifryday3641]

I refuse to believe you fellas don't know this song already. I know you two are cultured gentleman. I know you got good music taste . There's no way you didn't know this ? Right? Aha.❤️

[@kazz3956]

Double thumbs up from me, although since Jimmy is and always has been my number 1, I’d score him a 20 out of 20…. Still a long list of material for you to get to, both Chisel wise and from his solo career which started around 1984….so coming up to 40 years in 2024. I’d suggest the song Thick-skinned from his first solo album, Bodyswerve live from the Playroom in 1984 of course (the whole concert is available online). Shout out if you need a link. 🎉🎉 On another note I’ve just seen footage of him singing with Chisel in 1976, although not a complete song. Hopefully someone will dust off footage and bring it back to life for us to enjoy until eternity.

[@okkaokeefe-gary6307]

That's Jimmy's son on the drums too

[@iceberg5220]

'Grumbles' reminds me of that award winning movie, Apugalypse Now !

[@rickfairman5640]

ditto to first song. Loveno egos its all about the music everything just comes together to give us a great powerful song

[@FionaEm]

Jimmy Barnes' voice just shreds this track by Cold Chisel songwriting legend Don Walker. With Joe B, it's an amazing combination 😊 Mahalia has a pretty damn impressive voice too ❤

[@eviehanlon1445]

Mahalia Barnes and the Soulmates -Nasty Gal is kind of cool... (and yeah Joe Bonamassa is in the Soulmates) but I love her the best with Kate Ceberano and Nikki Costa doing The Real Thing.

[@Beckaboo3397]

Mahalia’s voice reminds me a little bit of Tina Turners sound . Except for the gravel and of course I have to say more power that Tina has behind her voice just unbelievable. But the way Mahalia hits and went into those highs gave me Tina vibes. Both amazing . Tina for me though will forever be an amazing , humble inspirational Queen 👑 🙏✨ Thanks for doing these guys loved it!!

[@helenespaulding7562]

Have you watched his live in studio vid of Black Coffee with Beth Hart? Youza! Also to blow your gentle minds….Goin’ Down, live at the Greek…Bonamassa and band. It hits HARD!

[@TheThamesmen]

Going down - The OG is so hard, I was lining this up for a double with Joe as the finish..... Good call I have to get this going

[@w.geoffreyspaulding6588]

@@TheThamesmen OG? You talkin’ organ? Reese Wynans?

[@mcmoose64]

I believe thats Jimmie's son on drums .

[@sharanthomsen4023]

Simply the Best 🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@_alifeallmine_]

‘Apugalypse Now’ 😁

[@AndyB80808]

Hi, great channel, is there any chance of doing Tim Minchin "thank you god" please, keep up the good work, take care 👍

[@TheThamesmen]

Maybe?

[@coreenavenn4235]

As an Aussie who has listens to Jimmy since the 70s the variety of music genres he covers is big. But I am never by the quality of his musicians. This is sublime. Such great music is taken for granted in IMO as there's been so much of it since the early 60s

[@garyspeed8961]

You need to here her sing that classic toad eating aussie song "The Real Thing"

[@TheThamesmen]

Oh she does a version? Nice

[@justlinsu]

Another level of greatness. Loved your reaction guys. Have you seen Joe sing with Jimmy's daughter Mahalia Barns? "Riding With The King" he's got a great voice too and as for Mahalia, well she's definitely Jimmy's daughter lol. her vocals will bow you away. oops spoke too soon. lol Yay! you have it on now lol

[@TheThamesmen]

Yes I have :)

[@Rusty_Gold85]

Im not sure if you have heard " They are closing my Town Down "

[@brendoncrofts6714]

Aussie version of Aretha Franklin love that song

[@aprilradovic1356]

just pure gold to my ears xxxx

[@musiclover9361]

I immediately thought of Aretha.

[@jennifermason9557]

I love Mahalia's voice!

[@davidhandson2429]

Just wait until you check out Mahalia Barnes and The Soul Mates singing Nasty Gal Oh Yeah. This one is dirty, grity and down right nasty and you will love it.

[@ray.shoesmith]

lol can't believe you haven't done this already 😂

[@TheThamesmen]

I know but so much music out there. Right now we have only done about 500 videos!

[@ray.shoesmith]

​@@TheThamesmenJimmy and Mahalia for you kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHS0qoqCeKmbl9k

[@stuwhyte479]

You can hear Jimmy's glesca accent.🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇬🇧🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇬🇧

[@TheThamesmen]

Not sure about that!

[@AndyFNQ84]

Great reaction as always lads, glad you liked this classic

[@TheThamesmen]

So good

[@DerekEdwards-cz4ft]

have a listen to russell morris 1971 sweet sweet love and on the wings of an eagle ,aussie legend still performing and touring today ,unique vocals

[@andreadee1567]

The two JBs were great again. Please more Mahalia. I liked Joe’s voice together with hers, although he merely is a background singer, when she sings. Looking forward to AnnenMayKantereit.

[@carolynrose9522]

Yep, good stuff

[@brianocallaghan4715]

If you want to see more bluesy Mahalia with Joe try Mahalia singing Nasty Gal

[@bella-xp7qd]

It's his guitar, he can call it anything he wants. Joe has a collection of 400 guitars and amps

[@TheThamesmen]

I know :)

[@BassMatt1972]

And Jims son Jackie on drums.. And Joe B doesnt "like" the way he plays guitar.. WTAF!! TY for mentioning Kevin Shirley, an amazing producer and engineer, some of the "overlooked" talent.. Spread this music across the World, everyone needs to hear it..

[@sammy_dog]

Mahalia singing Nasty Gal is just plain nasty well worth a listen

[@JennieSaunders-py8bk]

❤

[@jasongoldy2571]

You should listen to there cover of lazy done around the same time . Nothing like it

[@TheThamesmen]

We did. Look back.

[@Oliver_Cumberland]

Thank you.

[@TheThamesmen]

You're welcome!

[@user-fx9zj6wy4i]

watch these two do a version of the deep purple song lazy it is amazing and bang on

[@TheThamesmen]

Like this:kzbin.info/www/bejne/f6jPe517n86EaKs

[@terrifryday3641]

11:50 fuck I love him

[@TheThamesmen]

there are three of us in the time clip. I am assuming Jimmy

[@terrifryday3641]

@@TheThamesmen you know what they say about assuming 😉

[@dalewyatt1321]

Now, those 2 performances were more than good.

[@TheThamesmen]

Good times both

[@helenespaulding7562]

I thought you gents had already reacted to this? I fact, I thought I had learned about it from you! Fantastic of course. Btw, have tkts to see Joe in August…including soundcheck. I’m pumped! 😁

[@TheThamesmen]

Another track they did but not this one. Hope you enjoy the show

[@deanmaynard8256]

BTW Mahalia has a bunch of great songs -mostly blues/soul based as you would expect.

[@deanmaynard8256]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZXaapt_brCBiLs

[@user-rs5sk8rr2i]

DON WALKER!!!!

[@brianparsa7794]

I think I agree with Alex on "Stone Cold," it's about an 8 for me -- the performance was a 9, the song itself is about a 7, so that averages out to 8. Bonus track was interesting, too.

[@Rassskle]

Both videos appear to be recorded in Joe’s own recording studio with his own “ house” band. I believe an impromptu recording of an already old Barnes gem. I’m surprised it was not specified as on Joe’s own record label. Recall an interview with Joe from earlier this year...... A friend suggested he meet up with Tommy Emmanuel, so phone calls were made and a meeting organised at Joe’s Guitar Ranch. Joe was running late ( business ) and when he arrived his own students were crowded around Tommy who was playing for them. Joe did not announce himself but sat back and listened....... and then it dawned on him. In less than 3 minutes Tommy had played more chords than Joe knew existed. Of course , Tommy doesn’t really learn chords...... he knows every note on the fretboard and more and which ones go together and which ones don’t. lol

[@TheThamesmen]

Great story. Thanks