Johnny Guitar - The Spotnicks - Cover by Dave Monk

"Johnny Guitar" is a famous song written by Peggy Lee (lyrics) and Victor Young (music) and was the title track of the 1954 film Johnny Guitar directed by Nicholas Ray and starring Joan Crawford.
The instrumental for the song is used over the opening credits and throughout the film. The song is played on the piano by Joan Crawford (dubbed) and sung partially at the end by Peggy Lee.
The song became an instant classic and has been covered many times as a song and as an instrumental. Instrumental covers were made by The Leemen, The Spotnicks, Group Seven in the 1960s.
The fabulous backing track (Rumba Style) is by Rudy G Dela Vega (Roodie707) available on KZbin. Thanks Rudy.
Rudy has also produced a cover verion which is just superb and a slow motion tutorial.
Anyway, here is my version. I hope you like it. Dave

[@anngillingsspinks2799]

Thankyou for your wounderfull music at all times,Always my number one fan ,My god bless you and your music

[@Chti5935]

Moment de bonheur parfait... à écouter sans modération... Rappel de ma jeunesse. MERCI

[@malgosia50]

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[@BurnsErnst]

Hi Dave, every guitarplayer must play this famous Spotnicks tune. In fact it is my most viewed tune. I would prefer your backing for a new recording for me. I like the changes you made compared to the Spotnicks original. And the choice of guitar is perfect as well. take care my friend. Ernst

[@OldGuitarMonkey]

Hello Slamo, Thank you. My old Hofner has still got it I think! I hope you have a lovely day, Best wishes, Dave

[@OldGuitarMonkey]

Hi Rudy, Thank you, but the honour is mine to play it. Its a brilliant backing track which suits the rumba rhythm perfectly. The old Hofner Verithin's are hard to come by these days. I think they have all been bought by VerithinGeoff in Australia! Check out his web site. He has loads of them! LOL Thanks again my friend, and have a great day, Dave

[@peteraustin370]

Brilliant tune and playing....!!...These Hofner Verithins were mid 1960s....I got the 3pickup one same colour for Christmas 1966 in Singapore..the double pole pickups give a better sound on rhythm chords than any of my Fender strats..!!!...Will never part with my Verithin...!!!!!

[@tiensdreams]

Hi Dave, EXCELLENT peformance.I really enjoyed. Good BT too,nice guitar tone.cheers/SUNNY

[@vincenzoliccione8958]

Bravissimo Maestro , una musica eccezionale.

[@dalilaenriquez3629]

Very good music

[@random275]

Hi Dave - Not knowing anything about the Spotnicks I've never heard the original of Johmmy Guitar but Ernst posted this one 4 years ago and it's doing well so I guess there are a lot of fans out there. I really enjoyed your rendition - I particularly liked the harmonics at 0:46 Great to see the Hofner in use again - Why did I sell mine! (:-( All the best... Phil

[@trapanner]

Very Nice Dave ....Dave

[@bensonp1000]

A great instrumental there Dave.

[@geofftiny]

Hi Dave. Really well played. Guitar sound really suits the song. Well done. Have a great weekend. Cheers, Geoff

[@richoffmann]

Hi Dave great to see the Hofner again, I really like the different style it gives a more mellow feel to the song Perfectomundo my friend aveagreatweekend Ric

[@OldGuitarMonkey]

Hi Ric, I have to pick up the old girl now and again just to keep her working. Err... the Verithin, not the wife! lol Enjoy your weekend too. Dave

[@rudbeckie1]

***** Velmi krásné...děkuji za tuto Vaši nahrávku....

[@kohyangchi4307]

DAVE MONK 👍🏆🎸👍 There 's Absolutely NO Better Guitarist In This Wh🌎le W🌎RLD

[@OldGuitarMonkey]

I wish, but thanks.

[@ThomasHarbron]

Great job Dave well played Regards Tommy

[@OldGuitarMonkey]

Thanks very much Dave, All the best Dave

[@OldGuitarMonkey]

Thank you Peter, All the best Dave

[@OldGuitarMonkey]

Hi Thomas, Thank you very much. I also want to thank you for your support the other day. Much appreciated. Have a good one. Dave

[@OldGuitarMonkey]

Thank you Zoltan. I'm very pleased you liked it. Best Regards Dave

[@OldGuitarMonkey]

Hi Bob, Well I count a second listen as a great compliment! Its nice to dig out the Hofner every now and again. Thanks a lot for the thumbs, Have a good evening. Dave

[@sauliusvi4745]

THANK YOU for the wonderfully performed melody .

[@OldGuitarMonkey]

Thanks Roger, I've never seen the film. I must watch out for it. All the best Dave

[@OldGuitarMonkey]

Thank you Frank, All the best, Dave

[@chicopapy4509]

J adore 🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎼

[@OldGuitarMonkey]

Hi Benjie, This tune is a little bit Spanish and away from my normal Shadows songs and love songs, So it makes a nice change to play. Thank you, and I hope you have a great weekend, Dave

[@OldGuitarMonkey]

Thank you very much, Dave

[@POPOTITO1906]

Despues de escuchar esta excelente selección de temas,no puedo menos que felicitarlo una vez mas Sr.Dave Monk.La selección bellísima de temas,verdaderas joyas inmortales y su magnifica e impecable interpretación me animan a expresarle mi mas sentida admiración y enviarle desde la Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos AIres,Argentina un cálido abrazo y un sincero agradecimiento.

[@OldGuitarMonkey]

Muchas gracias por su amable comentario. Estoy muy contento de que te guste mi música. Mis mejores deseos para usted, de Dave

[@OldGuitarMonkey]

Many thanks for your lovely compliment. Best regards, Dave

[@OldGuitarMonkey]

Hi Geoff, Yes I keep the Verithin well dusted, just in case its called upon! Thank you kindly, Have a great weekend, Dave

[@OldGuitarMonkey]

Thank you very much. Glad you liked it. All the best, Dave

[@OldGuitarMonkey]

Hi Chris, I've never seen the film either. Thank you very much, All the best Dave

[@evikeszabo8544]

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[@OldGuitarMonkey]

Thanks Don, Ernst did his four years ago. He has had over a quarter of a million views on this one song. Amazing! Cheers, Dave

[@OldGuitarMonkey]

Hi Brian, Thanks. There is still a tune in the old girl! lol You enjoy your weekend to. Take care, Dave

[@roodie707]

Hi Dave, It is an honor to see and hear you play this superb tune using my backing track my dear friend. That was really a very soothing sound and well played with you beautiful guitar "HOFNER". I wish I coud have one of those along with the "BURNS" used by the Shadows. EXCELLENT MY FRIEND. 5***** FOR YOU MY FRIEND. Best Wishes from, Rudy

[@jeta770]

Hi Dave, this is a fantastic rendition of a great piece of music I have seen the film I think it was re run on tv last year, again you did the music proud. The tone on your guitar is superb, but I think you know how I think, a guitar is only as good as the player, you are a great player thank you for your time and music best regards Tony D

[@OldGuitarMonkey]

Hi Eric, Thank you very much its a lovely Rumba style BT. My '65 Hofner Verithin is getting a bit old now, but still plays well. Glad you enjoyed this one. All the best Dave

[@OldGuitarMonkey]

Hi Danny, Thank you. I enjoyed playing it. Its a bit different from the norm. All the best Dave

[@gtrDan1963]

Hello, Dave ! Nice to see and hear the Verithin again ! Great tone and the Spanish feel on this tango/rhumba arrangement is perfect. Enjoyed this a lot. All the BEST, Dan.

[@OldGuitarMonkey]

Je vous remercie beaucoup. J'aime la mélodie aussi. J'espère que vous profitez de votre journée, Dave

[@OldGuitarMonkey]

Hi Phil, Thank you. I've not been a spotnicks fan either. I just came across this backing track from Rudy. I then looked through posts and someone did the harmonics. Can't remember who. The old Hofner make a nice change from Strats. Have a good evening, Dave

[@lkt6565]

Hi Dave,always a pleasure to hear you, Thank you. Dave Korea Time am 1:00

[@SteveHilliarphotography]

what a great sound, and a wonderful rendition

[@dynodon12]

Nice one. I learned to play the song from Ernst's recording. Lots of ***************

[@NU06FKM]

Hi Dave Love your version, much better BT than the one I used. Played beautifully on your Hofner. BTU Regards George

[@Sanoxwah]

Hi Dave, another super post from you , really enjoyed this one. lovely sound and playing. well done. Take Care Danny.

[@keyringer]

That was great! Love this song and group.

[@OldGuitarMonkey]

This is a beautiful tune and a lovely backing track from Rudy. Thank you very much, Kind Regards Dave

[@algaronjp]

Hi Dave, A very nice rendition of this mellow tune. The Hofner's sound fitted perfectly with this rumba rhythm. Love it. BTU&5***** Have a great weekend Dave ! JP.

[@chachacha60]

Hi Dave, what a great sound. I love the naturally sustain. This is again so very good played by you. What a great begin of the weekend.

[@ricky41200]

j'adore ce titre et vous le jouer très bien merci

[@OldGuitarMonkey]

Děkuju mnohokrát. Velmi pozdravem Dave

[@MrOnlymehere]

Hi Dave, Great tune played superbly, Still trying to find myself a Verithin, Ten / Ten Regards Mike

[@OldGuitarMonkey]

Hi Ernst, Yes its certainly a favourite amongst guitar players. Rudy has made his backing track freely available on YT. If you have any trouble, let me know. Have a good evening, Dave

[@OldGuitarMonkey]

Hi Steve, Thank you. Yes its a great backing track, All the best Dave

[@OldGuitarMonkey]

Hi Sunny, Thanks a lot. Have a good day, Dave

[@OldGuitarMonkey]

Thank you, Dave

[@24906053]

Hi Dave, Never heard this one, but it's beautiful, it's truly a great job you do on all the tunes you post, thanks. Hugh

[@OldGuitarMonkey]

Hi Tony, I'll have to wait for the next re-run! LOL Thank you, you are very kind, All the best, Dave

[@OldGuitarMonkey]

Thanks Roj, This one is great to practice a Rumba! All the best. Dave

[@madbob66]

Hi Dave, Enjoyed that so much I had to have a second go. That guitar is making a great sound for a wonderful piece of music. This is not a tune that has caught my attention before but it certainly has now, thanks to your great performance, well done and thumbs up. Best Regards, Bob

[@slamo1950]

Hi Dave, let me be the first one to congratulate you to his wonderful cover. Excellent playing and beautiful sound. Friendly greetings Slamo

[@MrZoltanbacskay]

Hi Dave! This wonderful cover. Beautiful sound. and excellent playing Best Regards:Zoltan

[@mvedeel]

Hi Dave ! I've really appreciate your rendition and particularly the rumba style. I am used play this song with my band but we play it like the Spotnicks. I'm gonna ask my band to try your version. I'll keep you posted. Best rgds, Marc

[@OldGuitarMonkey]

Hi Geoff, Yes I try to use her when I can to keep her in working order. Many thanks Dave

[@dachapple]

First class Dave !!! like this tune/song and liked the film too .

[@OldGuitarMonkey]

Thank you George. Check out roodie707 for the great backing track. Thanks for the thumbs. Dave

[@OldGuitarMonkey]

Thank you Stef, Regards Dave

[@OldGuitarMonkey]

Hi Marc, Thank you very much. The super backing track I used is from roodie707. Check out his tutorial too. Although I haven't totally mastered it. Good luck, Dave

[@OldGuitarMonkey]

Hi Dave, Yes this is roodie707's "Rumba" style backing track. Brilliant isn't it. Thanks Dave

[@williamgreen6321]

I wish I had your talent!!

[@RiojaRoj]

Brilliant ! Love that one Dave ! another one to go on my iphone ! he heeee. Cheers Roj

[@geoffers47]

Hi Dave So nice to see the Hofner in action again,and your good self of course! Another "wee gem"you managed to source my friend.An excellent rendition! Take care Geoff.

[@supertuneless]

Absolutely love the rhythm Dave. It's a lovely change from the usual backing. Good job ! Dave

[@jonathongayson1779]

absolutely beautiful playing dave merci

[@OldGuitarMonkey]

Thank you, Dave

[@OldGuitarMonkey]

Hi Alan, Thank you. I don't think I have ever seen the film. One to check out! Kind Regards Dave

[@CincyDirtyBird]

The movie Johnny Guitar and this music, inspired Jimi Hendrix towards his love of music..

[@OldGuitarMonkey]

Hi Frank, Thank you. The Hofner still sounds pretty good after all these years. LOL Have a good weekend, Dave

[@tony7043]

Hi Dave,very good cover - love the tone of that guitar,spot on playing. Regards Tony

[@Blackfive1945]

Best yet Dave . My mate who`s got the 62 Strat had that guitar you`ve got before it . Saw that film in our local Gaff when I was 9 .

[@OldGuitarMonkey]

Hi Geoff, Thank you very much. The tune has a Spanish flavour which suggests an acoustic guitar. But I needed the tremolo, so this was the compromise. Enjoy your weekend too. keep well, Dave

[@Summertime4451]

Hi Dave, it`s a pleasure to listen!!! All the best, JO from Münster (Germany)

[@ronsummerill963]

Really liked this David, you are an inspiration to us all.

[@OldGuitarMonkey]

Thanks very much Ron, Kind regards Dave

[@QbrianT]

What a cracking version Dave! Great to see the Verithin making a brilliant job of this, along with the player. Super post Dave..Top marks! Enjoy the coming weekend, Brian

[@Wolfem01]

A wonderfull version - great! Best regards, Wolfgang

[@OldGuitarMonkey]

Thank you very much, Best wishes, Dave

[@OldGuitarMonkey]

Hi Elio, Thank you very much. The backing track being a Rumba makes it a bit different. All the best Dave

[@StefVandeVeldeFender]

Hoi Super nice Great job I like it.

[@chrishampton1981]

Hi Dave! Superb rendition of this tune and really well played with very nice tone and phrasing. Have never seen the film it comes from but may have to track down a copy. Very nice sound from the Hofner which fitted well. Have a great weekend Best Wishes Chris

[@Marcos-ur7fw]

amei essas músicas! Eles são bons guitarristas! estão de parabéns!!!

[@ThomasHarbron]

Hi Dave The support i gave you was fully warrented my friend there is a difference between commenting and beiing downright rude to a fellow musician

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[@OldGuitarMonkey]

Hi Mike, Thank you very much. The Verithin's are pretty thin on the ground now. Have a good one, Dave

[@johnleonamnoiz9931]

One song I heard from you and I am subbed ! Great job Dave , I love this song and you played it perfect !! Cheers , John

[@OldGuitarMonkey]

+John Leonamnoiz Hi John, I'm very pleased that you enjoyed this tune. Now I have another four hundred odd for you to listen to! lol Many thanks, Dave

[@OldGuitarMonkey]

Having trouble sleeping Lee? LOL Thanks Best Regards Dave

[@OldGuitarMonkey]

Thank you Hugh, This one is a little bit different to the normal tunes I play. Good fun though! All the best Dave

[@OldGuitarMonkey]

Hi Tony, Thanks. I like to keep the Hofner working. All the best Dave

[@simonemasson9756]

Prachtig Dave