Joe Bonamassa Official - "Pretending" - British Blues Explosion Live

[@sagaalving9675]

Joe is the champ but who is the guy on the other side?

[@mqblues]

By God, Joe and the boys got all of that one..

[@OldassBoomer]

That whole song is a smokefest of what a vintage 335 does best in the right hands.

[@RocktheSauk]

Michael Rhodes RIP, you were a master that everyone wanted to play with.

[@tompelham7035]

Woww! Just smoking !! Great band!!!

[@mredgrrr]

I normally shy away from covers of Clapton, but Joe friggin kills this !!!

[@betiryanmercer7301]

Go listen to his cover of Motherless Children and prepare for goose pimples ;)

[@dangreving1094]

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[@wblanton87]

No doubt because hardly no one can cover his songs and bring the same energy and skill level

[@steviesaf]

Clapton is a cover band

[@nichtwichtig2013]

Bonamassa ist overrated! He plays a lot of notes, but there isn't enough feeling. Clapton ist a class for himself - the original!

[@ariellyn7253]

a great version of Clapton's .The man in the suit proves that he’s the greatest again😊❤

[@jeffsnowden5119]

A masterful rendering of Erics second best track (first best of course being Cream's ORIGINAL live at Fillmore Crossroads = NEVER, EVER bettered). Tight and not a note out of place. Top marks Joe.

[@sherriwilson2407]

He’s a gifted man. Dedicated . My all time absolute favorite. ❤

[@elainemeyer5062]

Let’s not forget to give a thumbs up 👍 too for the ‘elderly’ man on the keyboards! Without having great band members alongside such a talented artist like Joe would take away from the entire performance imo!

[@elainemeyer5062]

@@blamb560 😉 I put elderly in quotes bc I’m also probably around his age (going on 70) and based on years, it might seem to many people that I’m ‘old’. But - I like to believe that a person’s as ‘young as they feel’, and I don’t feel OR act ‘elderly’ at all!

[@damogranheart5521]

Reese Wynans played for Stevie Ray Vaughn, Double Trouble. He is 75 years old and still cookin'!

[@elainemeyer5062]

@@damogranheart5521 Yeah, you’re right! There are also MANY others who are up there in years (i.e. Elton John, the always energetic Ray Cooper who’s the ‘often’ drummer 🥁 for E. J., Clapton, etc.) that are still on fire 🔥! God bless them ALL for their ongoing talent, love for, and dedication to their music and fans! 👏

[@CharlesKloss]

Yes, it's definitely a team sport, but J.B. could go solo anytime he wanted to. The other band members probably could not do so.~

[@elainemeyer5062]

@@CharlesKloss I agree, but I still give the ‘other’ backups a 👍 for being loyal to the their ‘masters’, so to speak! For example, Ray Cooper on drums 🥁 for Elton John, etc. - he’s up there in years too, and has the energy of a child!

[@rhagedorn]

This is one of Clapton's very best and Joe was awesome as always.

[@Rhino1277HotRails]

I totally agree, a lot of Clapton "purists" shit canned this record but I love it

[@lotusmanb3832]

Been watching JB since the early 2000s ... this guy filled the void that SRV left.. pure class.

[@janeharper9329]

no chance knowhere near sorry

[@elainemeyer5062]

@@janeharper9329 Just saw your comment today, and I have to agree with the original one and disagree with yours! Joe’s 🎸 playing is much better than SRV imo.

[@janeharper9329]

@@elainemeyer5062 hello elaine we can meet in the middle on that one people forget how great stevie was im sorry on that but joe sorry elaine not for me

[@elainemeyer5062]

@@janeharper9329 It’s ok to have different opinions on music, and other things too! If everyone thought the same way, life wouldn’t be interesting! I’l admit SRV is good, and I don’t dislike him, but I happen to prefer Joe B.’s style to his. No offense taken - by either of us?! Out of curiosity, do you not like any of Joe B.’s music or his style of playing? Please don’t feel obligated to answer me!

[@janeharper9329]

@@elainemeyer5062 yes i do elaine

[@brianf9615]

Here, I thought that was a forgotten song from my youth! Thanks Joe!!!!!!!!!!

[@jasong546]

I was very lucky to see EC during the journeyman tour, at 17 years old. Due to a fluke in ticketmaster’s system I got 2nd row center seats. This song, and Old Love just blew me away! Stage volume was very high, and you could feel Nathan East’s bass, it was my 3rd concert. Everyone in my row looked like they were in their 50’s and most were smoking weed the whole 1st half. Such a fun night!

[@phreddieboy5774]

I saw that tour in Germany at the Festhalle, March 5th, 1990 while I was serving with the Canadian Air Forces. Wow, 30+yrs ago. I was standing on the rail right between Eric and Nathan! What a show that was. He opened with Pretending, then Alibis and first encore was Crossroads, then In the Sunshine of your loooooooove.... ;) There's a kind of buzzing audio version of that show here on youtube.

[@timhoovermusicman]

Only the first half? Lightweights...😂

[@brianwimberly7937]

This is by far the best version of Joe's variety of Pretending. BG vocals kill it. I like the horns and the dancing girlss, but this is IT. No offense to Eric either!

[@tadbear666]

What an homage!! As good if not better than Eric’s!! Joe never disappoints!!

[@gsmith207]

As a drummah I could follow this Bassist into the mist of Avalon… Mr. Rhodes is a legend in my drum book of bass players. And yes the rest are awesome too obviously! Anton Fig the groove master!

[@wesleyburns7504]

Joe has the finest vibratto in the business

[@DidYouReadEULA]

Joe deconstructed and put that song back together better than it was!!!!!!!!!!

[@ingridnetherlands]

The best performance of pretending ever!! 🧡🎶🔥🎶🍀🌟🌷 I’ve watched this at least 45 times! And I still have to cry! Thank you so much you all!

[@stevemcmahon1163]

Certainly the real deal. Anton Fig is just phenomenal. Hell, they all are!

[@eastmoo8]

Anton Figg is just rock solid

[@martasanimill3177]

And Reese. Yes Joe awrsome and all the band.

[@tennesseeridgerunner5992]

I have been a fan of Anton Fig since I saw his name in the liner notes of Ace Frehley's solo KISS album in 1978. He has always been THE man on the skins that's for sure.

[@regharold6166]

IMHO the best drummer JB's band ever had was Bogie Bowles.

[@gsmith207]

Agreed on the AF! He’s just a groove master. At 54 I’m still tryin for that touch he has. Often imitated never duplicated.

[@jweepingcrow]

smokin hot! Thank you Jesus for Joe Bonamassa. What a gift to the music world. One of my favorite Eric Clapton tunes as well. God bless you brother, keep up your amazing work.

[@jameswoodall9261]

Hope this video never gets taken down! Keep going back for more. Would like to see another version by him though. The singer with him is wonderful. But to make the sound a little different, Use those girls.. May not be better, who knows but they are great

[@arthurthies9242]

I saw Clapton a few months ago and sadly he isnt up to par anymore. He didnt even do this song. Its great to see Joe carry the torch and continue his legacy along with all the blues icons!

[@galesummers2704]

Reese Wynans is magic on the keyboards, and Michael Rhodes is terrific on bass. This is a well put together group of pros. Really missed Anton while he was out. ❤ 🎸 🎹 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟

[@timhoovermusicman]

I've known about Reese since'85 with SRV.

[@damogranheart5521]

Michael Rhodes passed away March 3rd of this year. He is sorely missed by family, friends, and fans of good music everywhere.🕊🕊

[@galesummers2704]

I know he passed away. I mourn his passing, and when I wrote this ONE YEAR AGO he was still very much alive.

[@spyderlogan4992]

When Anton goes to those 'Bell Rides' Joe's solos goes to another level. There's been a lot of miles between then and now but damn, these pair of solos always just kills me. Absolutely smoking, and loud as hell. Perfect.

[@catnip2812]

Lucky to live in Tucson, have tickets for Nov. 19th show. Saw him last Oct 2021 in Dallas. Fell head over heals for JB and each band member. There IS NO ONE like JB, he is the epitome of best blues artist there could be. Will go down in history and be talked about and listened to for years to come.❤👍💋!!

[@elainemeyer5062]

👍 Just another one of Joe’s videos I wish lasted longer than 8:42 minutes❗️That being said, I just keep playing them on repeat!

[@spyderlogan4992]

One of the finest examples of the 'Woody Tone' of a ES-335 thru Fender High Power Twin Tweeds cranked up loud as hell...

[@spyderlogan4992]

@ORANGE KING After that set, I bet you couldn't get within a yard of those amps.

[@shellilogan771]

AFREAKINGMAZING!!!!

[@barryainslie1920]

He understands music theory, unbelievable guitarist.

[@Rhino1277HotRails]

Oh and he can sing pretty good too

[@iramiyahira8301]

bonamassa outdoes clapton!!!yeesss GO JOE..U GO!!!

[@iramiyahira8301]

joe plays with more passion...and a better vocalist too!!!

[@qiliu8629]

As soon as the music started , i knew it was Joe` ,the true music ny true master!🎸

[@james1795]

Every time I get a notice about another new JB video to see, it brightens my day.

[@timbowles4002]

you know when something is really good , you just can't stop listening to it , it sends shivers up my spine every time!!!!!

[@robertvanhoy1642]

this Man is the super hero sponge ....Love Bonamassamastic

[@bradleygearhart6040]

Best guitar player on the planet.period!!!!

[@elenaskrypnikova3472]

You know , people, I think it is a hell damn hard work.Not only physically or emotionally but spiritually. God bless your friends , Joe .Think their help and understanding and professionalism must be very important for You

[@shaunrish9516]

It takes at least 30 years to get players to get the feel to sound like this , and of course Joe knows the value of them

[@johnsampson7426]

It's so incredibly wonderful that one musician can hold so much creativity within him...

[@richiewichie]

This is a Great Band. Russ is doing an excelent job on the backing vocals, and Reese is really making Bonamassa shine with his harmonies. No need to say the song itself is brilliant.

[@YiOughta]

I think your putting out some of the best music on the planet Joe, thank you for these treasures

[@rogergilmour]

Joe is honestly my new addiciton in music!

[@AncientCreature-i2o]

I discovered him about a year ago. So glad I did. He is an excellent musician and his guitar playing.. wow.

[@marksayers8867]

A fantastic band at the height of their considerable powers ! AWESOME

[@allanraymond4569]

Mr. Clapton has much respect for this man. Just awesome!!

[@CSX4758]

covers most often cause a listener to appreciate the original even more, to me, this was Eric's final great timeless release

[@combatmedic3785]

I saw him last year and again this year. I have a number of CD's and DVD's. In my opinion, one of the best ever.

[@maureenstroud4768]

I keep watching this 😊

[@SpiritintheSky.]

Magnificent cover. Unforgettable. Thanks so much for posting this video.

[@SpiritintheSky.]

PS I've subscribed!

[@barbarabarbieburrill9789]

Loved the black and red theme...Anton’s drums, JBs guitar and red silk lined jacket.... I don’t think Reese could have smiled any more. Must have been a beautiful view of the city for the band. Clapton would have been honored. Nailed it.

[@Rhino1277HotRails]

Hmmmm.

[@Rhino1277HotRails]

You are B cubed. B to the third power. I thought my name was fucked up . Haha 😄see ya round

[@jamesadams5395]

That's guitar genius playing there!

[@jamesoneal4980]

Such a Great Tribute to a Modern day EC, with such great band members. Luv This....

[@amycole5093]

Not sure how I missed this- wow, great version. Love you, JB!

[@CompleteCretin]

Can't get enough of this performance. Love it!

[@kerrygibb4485]

Great cover. Michael Rhodes is great bassist. First seen him with Rodney Crowell late 80's early 90's on CMT and TNN when country was good.

[@stephenfranklin8258]

I was at this gig - I'd forgotten just how much Joe nailed this!

[@abiola19965]

Fantastic work ❤

[@tonystewart1309]

Simply fabulous……….wow

[@PaulRixon-n6n]

Yes❤

[@dominiquecerdan8255]

Pfffff wonderfulllllllll

[@fortunabell9633]

The best! Thank you. From Ukraine!

[@sargondp69]

This is close to the way The Cream would have done this song back ~1967. Love the extension of the amazing sound the guitar producing in this song (up there with White Room in badass tones).

[@tizianalancia7679]

I disagree, Cream was a groundbreaking jazzy hard blues band, they would’ve never played a ‘pop hit’ like this. However I like Bonamassa’s energetic approach to this song and several other covers by him. But generally I don’t appreciate the music he composes

[@olgashudofsky2830]

I love Joe's voice besides of course this guitar playing. Fantastic version, love it ! 😀

[@mallyallygramps]

Best one from Joe in 3-4 years.

[@thesoundguy2920]

Eric Clapton should be proud of this one. Joe does the song justice, great playing Clapton with a little Joe flair and style. You won't find a better cover unless its Eric playing it himself!

[@Rhino1277HotRails]

And to cover this takes seriously large balls.

[@Rhino1277HotRails]

And, he's not playing a Strat

[@jimmypercival2728]

That was great i could tell the bass guitar player was jamming too

[@gracevega3633]

Wow, better than the original, i love it, I couldn’t sit down, I would be up and dancing like crazy, amazing band as well, and he is definitely Smoking Joe❤❤

[@DidYouReadEULA]

Sir Anton Figg...what a Maestro and groove machine!!

[@anave_duttonstyle1965]

Joe Bonamassa....Simply BADASS!!! I'm a huge Eric Clapton fan...Joe Bonamassa did him proud...That was fantastic!!! Can't wait to try and see Joe in concert March 18 in Durham, NC. I moved from Georgia to North Carolina at the end of December 2017...My roommate, Scott, turned me on to Joe B....OMG, I LOVE ME SOME JOE!!!!!

[@NadiaLidiaVanini]

❤❤❤fico lui e la sua musica

[@CorinneLBlackmon]

He’s the Maestro 🎸❤️🎸❤️

[@johndavis7702]

This cover and Quinn Sullivan's cover of Got To Get Better In A Little While are two of my most favored Clapton covers. Electric blues rock is in mighty good hands for many years to come!

[@AnonymUserX]

If you need to smile, go at 4:59 and look at Reese Wynans enjoying his life

[@orgzz6829]

Reece is absolutely awesome 👌👏

[@MartinRodriguez-ox7vh]

I'm Unashamedly Hard Corps Hard Rock And Heavy Metal On The Extreme Side ( i.e. Black Metal, Death Metal, Grindcore, Speed Metal , Thrash Metal, etc.) But After Discovering Joe Bonamassa, I'm Always Faithful Always Forward Semper Fidelis Spirictus Invictus Always Open To New, Fresh Music. Let's Just Say I Added Variety To My Musical Appetite For Destruction. Thanks Joe Bonamassa.

[@elenaskrypnikova3472]

Amen

[@jose1951muniz]

It succeed the same with me.

[@medad5716]

When things open up catch one of his live shows... I love rock and roll as well and have become a HUGE Joe fan. Saw him in '18, '19 and will see him again this year and anytime @ Northern California 😎🤟🎶

[@thomaswatson7937]

Rock on joe . Absolutely cream of the crop..fantastic stuff.

[@JohnKoornTesla101]

Awesome, just freakin' awesome!!

[@sharkamov]

Joe is the best!!!⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️

[@rq5663]

super cool

[@RamSkirata]

Stuff like that is what makes people wanna play guitar !

[@robertmcclain3880]

JB.... always awesome !

[@jessevanes1]

remember E C... original

[@lauslowhand1180]

Fantastic cover, I love Clapton He's very big! Good job Joe!!!

[@rayfrazier8657]

The rhythm section is in the driver seat in this tune.

[@elizabethlassiy4077]

Te esperamos en Uruguay 🇺🇾 sud América. Gracias ❤❤❤❤

[@jpshipwash6240]

I’m loving me some JB blues music.

[@Rhino1277HotRails]

Thank you for kicking my ass

[@freddiepenrose4235]

Incredibly awesome, thank you JB.

[@Timliu92]

Is it me or Joe has become extremely mature with his phrasing as a blues rock guitarist? When he first started, his playing consisted of a ton of guitar acrobatics, but he seems to have slowed down a ton and focuses mainly on whether the phrases fit the feel of his jams or arrangements (and I mean what I said in a highly positive way!).

[@deanladue3151]

I would probably put down to producer Kevin Shirley, around 2012 I noticed that his solos were becoming more structured and Joe being more balanced in his phrasing. But he still rips it up on his KTBA cruises. 🎸🎸

[@howardpayne3983]

That ^

[@domenicogadaleta579]

Grazie Joe. Superba interpretazione.

[@TheMesquitao]

The always sensational Joe Bonamassa!!!

[@richmoniz5305]

I loved the way Clapton did this song (I have worn it out). As a JB fan I couldn't wait to hear him record it. Nice job. No surprise. Will be at the old Germain Arena in Feb in SW Fl. Can't wait. Thanks for posting. Keep them coming.

[@gennadyanderson2258]

JOE- Bestest BEST!!! We are waiting for you in Moscow! From Russia with LOVE! Really looking FORWARD to!!!!

[@sharkamov]

*Joe is my ABSOLUTE favorite blues-rock performer, his voice gives a particular uniqueness to the songs, - personally, I count myself blessed, as my ears feels exquisitely fine-tuned to Joe's voice! . . . . .* 🎸⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@lauraf6765]

I second that... ALWAYS AWESOME!!! Always look forward to my notifications. Thank you, Joe!

[@jayscheidemen4455]

Just freakin' wow!!!

[@frankie3041]

RIP bassist Michael Rhodes, 1953 - 2023

[@Rhino1277HotRails]

Reese. This flat out smokes

[@carloparenti2093]

Bellissima interpretazione di un classico di Clapton

[@PedroHernandez-wu4ws]

Sorry Eric but this version is awesoooooooome.

[@wendellburkhart8297]

Couldn't agree with you more !

[@nedkoko]

WOW...what great sound, playing and song!

[@donmccann2885]

Great cover Joe! Keep this one :)