Johnny Winter - Mean Town Blues ᴴᴰ (CPH, 1971)

[@markmoil3012]

The attention that the audience gives is superb..............no selfies.........no phones.............living and listening in the moment ! This 67 yr old kid misses those days so much.

[@johnhanson652]

Agree 😊😊😊😊 best group of musicians y'all

[@daniellea5603]

They listen but seem bored. How come nobody dance? I always moved, still today, wether it was Blues, rock or any music

[@markmoil3012]

I think they are not bored but rather , they are absorbing the sounds with rapt attention.Also this is not really dance music. Glad you are still moving and enjoying music. Cheers @@daniellea5603

[@markjt193]

Same. 67. The audience shots took me back there. We were a very fortunate generation.

[@timbarnhart3121]

Tripping on acid bro….

[@johnosborne2989]

Johnny is one of kind, brilliant guitarist .❤❤❤❤

[@paulgibby6932]

helluva singer too!

[@peterjons3954]

This is why there is KZbin! Thank goodness someone thought to record this!!

[@slowpenguin1]

Johnny Winter could play the f**k outta the blues. None better! RIP

[@will-x9c]

He was lightning fast but tasteful, never a note out of place. According to Mike Bloomfield Johnny was "the baddest m**********r on the planet." Agree, none better

[@saxonsteve]

What about Mr. Rory Gallagher?

[@claudedupras2492]

Great way to put it

[@KenCarr-y7w]

Saw Johnny in the mid seventies. The roadies guided him through the amps to the stage all junked out ,bursting into still alive and well. I saw him 3 times 🌞rest easy ,you earned it 🌞

[@Ray-tu4rw]

Closer to 15 times for me.

[@TeaParty1776]

saw him play neaR hyannis ma late 70s a man asked if he could compliment the way my woman was dressed. I told him to ask her., He did. She OKed it he complimented her she smiled we went in to hear great bluesrock, Does this sort of friendliness exist now?

[@au7-721]

Im 62. First album I ever bought wss Johnny Winter And Live. I wore it out.

[@jordandickerson4069]

MY FIRST TOO, I'M PROUD TO SAY! BOUGHT IT AT THE AIR FORCE ACADEMY! OH, IM 62 ALSO!

[@sockinthesouth]

68 here. Not the first, but definitely one of the first ten I bought.

[@robmorris7128]

bought both albums in the 1960'!! 😅

[@susanreed2802]

69 here and still listening to him R.I.P. Johnny

[@mctavish23]

Same here (09/12/50)

[@igorteodosijevic8734]

Dear Susan - BRAVO! God bless you.... Best regards from South Europe!!

[@BarbButler]

💕 💞 💓 💗 💖 Same... 05/08/1953...

[@markbowen2506]

...still alive and well.....YEAAH !!!

[@roszela1]

76 here and still listening. Still have his first albumn, Johnny Winter, on vinyl. Lucky for me I got to see him a few times too.

[@blp100]

I think Johnny is one of the most underrated, overlooked guitarists in history

[@johnhaller7017]

I picked up on him when Second Winter was released at about this time 71'. His version of Highway 61 revisited on that album is a life changer. Johnny explains in the liner notes of the original Vinyl, that they only had enough new material at the time to record three sides of the double album. The fourth side of the double album is like a black mirror, no tracks. A piece of collectible magic.

[@blp100]

@@johnhaller7017 did not know that my friend. Rock on 🤘

[@daryljay7057]

Jeez, Johnny goes back to Woodstock. The REAL Woodstock in '69. Before that actually. Johnny just didn't have a big time label behind him, I guess. Johnny certainly wasn't underrated by anyone IN the Industry. Fantastic slide player! None better!

[@johnroebuck3532]

Nobody who knows anything about rock and roll and the blues underrates Johnny winners. I don't know what world you live in

[@curbozerboomer1773]

@@daryljay7057 When he was finally discovered, he signed a huge contract with Columbia Records...for 600 grand....the largest amount given to a new artist, at that time. All things considered, Winter somehow survived to be 70, while being seriously addicted to alcohol, and also heroin!....He looked like Death itself, from the late 1970s onward...so incredibly skinny....but clearly was still a man possessed when he went onstage. I am now 78yo, and was so fortunate to see many of the all-time great guitarists at their peak, back in the day. My picks are: Hendrix, then Beck, then Winter, then Jimmy Page, and later on, Stevie Ray Vaughn. They were all so amazing!

[@handsolo1546]

Man I can't get enough of Johnny's slide playing. One of a kind

[@beyondonethousand]

For sure on that.

[@claudedupras2492]

I think he gets it because of his voice

[@davewestapher]

I was fortunate enough to see Johnny Winter on several occasions unfortunately one of the last gigs was here in Dallas right before he died. David Westapher

[@handsolo1546]

@@davewestapher lucky! He is a monster guitar player. He seems to get overshadowed by other Texas blues musicians but he was a force of nature

[@frankdardano3182]

When I hear johnny scream rock n roll, get ready to be blown away!

[@CakewalkHootenanny]

I have been playing slide for 38 years. It has to be said that no one plays like this. It is part blues, part rock, part creative explosiveness but at the end of the day can not be categorized. So much feel, power, and raw expression. We can copy but there will never be another like him.

[@theswampfox9584]

I agree I don’t believe I’ve heard a better slide guitar player than John

[@MichaelWinter-ss6lx]

I've seen Johnny play live a few times, and it is heavily dependant on the audience what he plays; bluesrock, or pure rock'n'roll, or even jazzrock, or any color and mix of these. Who's also almost that versatile, is Eric Burdon; also seen often. I'd have loved to have seen them both together on stage!

[@rcoker08]

Bought First Winter in 1968.

[@johnhaller7017]

Just as at Woodstock for this song, Johnny does a seamless change to slide without missing a beat. He was up there with the best of them. This particular trio format worked really well for him and was an enduring one. They were a great outfit.

[@stretchhfab7315]

Jonny taught jimi hendrix to play slide, headlined Woodstock, had the biggest recording deal ever. Guy was a legend before 40

[@sbaxsbax3810]

In my 70's and still love and listen to Johnny Winter One of the great bluesman. RIP my friend.

[@ToreSandberg-q9t]

I am 70 to

[@Mac3492]

I can’t get over this. I can’t believe I didn’t know who this was until just now. I’ve never heard anything like Johnny winter. I’ll probably never stop listening to him now

[@MrAntonBerg]

Johnny Winter played this number on Woodstock and you can find it here on KZbin. I dont know How old you are but it is amazing that you havent heard about him before.

[@saudade969]

Same, it feels like the universe has blessed us with something great

[@tomneily9506]

When i was 17 47 years ago i got hooked my cousin learned a whole side one of his records it blew my mind

[@stevenhk8856]

@@MrAntonBerg I heard him in the middle of Sunday night at Woodstock. I was 17 years old, had never heard anything like it.

[@headpump]

Johnny has a wonderful catalog of songs. Enjoy!

[@spoonful1018]

This is one of the greatest videos on yt - nobody played like Johnny Winter, and here's he's so simple, smooth and spirited

[@chrisfamoo5729]

Best concerts I ever saw were Rory Gallagher and Johnny. Both were high,high energy performers and imo 2 of the greatest guitarist ever.

[@curtismoff]

i think SRV took a lot from Johnny I love that growl in his voice truly a bluesman he was a brother trapped in a white boy he had soul for days

[@fredsinger3894]

The Woodstock version is also Johnny Winterific 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Wally-Hatchet]

I agree with you 100%. They are the two best ever!!!!

[@minusstage3]

​@@curtismoffMy friend what is trapped other than the zygote the mother and the father the quadriplicity and the light caught in between the stem cells the quadruphonic so there's no such thing as the white man the black man or the blue man but for sure there is the blues man because we all love you and we all bless all of us man! And yes amen if you disagree want your guns with 38 specials and start aiming!

[@davidarroyo3069]

I'm "only" 70 and this sounds great. Too much talent, now in heaven.

[@claudedupras2492]

God is greedy

[@bradleykitzman6908]

Awesome footage! This where KZbin serves a wonderful purpose. Being able to see the likes of Johnny Winter and his bands, Rory Gallagher, Alvin Lee, James Marshall Hendrix, Stevie Ray and many more sharing and show their God Giving Talents. As much as their names are the face of their music, all the supporting bandmates that help bring it all together for us/me I give thanx of gratitude for their contributions and helping provide the joy of listen and memories of live music for our souls. I have seen many but did not get to see them all Gone but never forgotten!

[@kathyborthwick6738LakotaEmoji]

💯 %🔥🔥🔥❤️

[@smokingstoking7357]

I saw him live and went into a Hendrix jam like he would have back in old days

[@kathyborthwick6738LakotaEmoji]

@@smokingstoking7357 what an amazing experience!

[@yinoveryang4246]

FYI it's "god given" not "god giving"

[@adrianpeterson9668]

Johnny, Rory, and Alvin you just went right down down my list of under appreciated guitar players those guys don’t get anywhere near enough credit

[@jimmytrimble8934]

60's and 70's music could save the world if only we listen.

[@paulaskey7544]

johnny is the man, been listening to him my whole life, and I'm 61

[@WhiteNacho]

Ditto Brotha.

[@cramit88]

Same boat...we're fortunate.

[@keeff8195]

Paul.Saw him twice.amazing.

[@arthurc1971]

I’m a Johny come lately...im 47, started listening to johny when i started playing guitar, late 80’s-90s, none of my friends had ever heard of him. Shame I never saw him live but my brother in law saw him in the early 70s, johny winters And, he said it was the loudest concert he ever attended and they actually left early because it was killing their ears. Ive heard other people say he was super loud live. Peace.

[@keeff8195]

I saw him open for April Wine twice.Really got into him in early 80`s.I was bout 18.

[@joeyracano1]

Johnny Winter WAS the blues. No peer.

[@volodymyrvsahdneek5065]

I don't thing anyone every played bottleneck better than Johnny Winter. The man played the blues with incredible feeling, soul, and great creativity and technique, while being totally authentic. But even though they call it the blues, I was never sad listening to him play, in fact, quite the opposite. If I was down or low energy, hearing him play always brought me up. He always played with great energy and spirit. He totally loved playing the guitar and showing people how happy he was to perform.

[@markhunter8554]

Duane Allman?

[@leehambleton9919]

Rory Gallagher

[@robertknowles2699]

@Mark Hunter Mark, Duane's compilation contrasts with Johnny Winter. Muscle Shoals Session shared with countless artist. Delaney @ Bonny 'Better come into my kitchen, 'cause it's Goin to be Rainin outside ' ... many thanks to producer & manufacturer of those 2 discs.

[@koala4dictator]

This is the correct answer

[@stevewoods293]

All these tears down the road and this texans tunes still will rock your socks off the greatest blue's man

[@mijlaid]

Saw Johnny a few years before his passing in a small club in Phoenix. The place was packed and way over fire marshall limits I am sure. He said "Thank you kindly" and then played and sang for over an hour and a half sitting down. A force of nature and I consider myself blessed to have seen him live.

[@johnkuthe1]

I saw him live at Mississippi Nights, St Louis! Amazing show! :-)

[@edwarddenn4048]

I saw Johnny, Uncle John and Tim several times in the early 70's at the Boston Tea Party an intimate venue near Fenway Park when Second Winter was released. I was completely mesmerized maybe a little stoned.

[@heavenlydays2838]

Florida Theater( Jacksonville) 1993..Illstrated Man tour. RIP Johnny.

[@claudedupras2492]

Bless you are. Great thing comes to us and we must seize time

[@MrZootalores]

saw Johnny at the Grand Theater in Ellsworth Maine before his passing...they wheeled him out on stage but he had all the fire he always had, what a remarkable show from him!. i teared up 'cause i remembered how strongly his music hit me as a kid in 1968...

[@refriedboogie]

Back in the days

[@davidklein1667]

I just realised how good Johnny looks in this video! Young..strong...his talent in full flower!!!

[@halheadrick4878]

Man, those were the days,weren't they? I always thought jw was the best

[@curtismoff]

before the dope grabbed ahold of him

[@richardbartolo2890]

By this time Johnny and Edgar had about 10 years of road work behind them in their cover band. they played road gigs in the early to mid 60's until Johnny found his direction.

[@darryl1292]

Awesome...(RIP)...!!!

[@kevinkhoy7171]

This is his Song! Johnny wrote & played at Woodstock. That made him a 🌎 famous Living Legend! Born to play the blues! 🎸A True Blues Man! His destiny! R.I.P. ✝️ 🙏

[@philvigil6128]

I'm 63...uncle introduced me to the wonders of Edgar and Johnny when they were young men and I was a kid...still listening.

[@robmorris7128]

I'M 72 and bought both first Johnny Winter ALBUMS [ate 70's!!

[@Jimi_Lee]

Texas blues. Great stuff! Johnny was one of the all time greatest guitar players.

[@alward5678]

Johnny has been overlooked as one of the greatest guitarist ever. He and his brother Edgar are never talked about.

[@michaelmcdonald3057]

Not true! He and Edgar are treasured all over the world!

[@neilphelan145]

I had the priveledge of seeing this master at a small club, maybe 200 in attendance. I was blessed to be no more than 20' from him. A memory I'll never forget.

[@ontariobuds]

I had a VERY similar experience. I pushed my way through the crowd right to the front and got some AMAZING pictures. I have a great framed photo of Johnny with my ticket stub in it.

[@richardjones1975]

Had the same experience in a place I n Long Island NY, where I met him. His fingers reminded me of spiders running on neck of guitar!! Damn he was Amazing 👏 😍

[@robsharktest]

Same. With my pops. Two or three years before Johnny passed on. We even got to meet him after on the bus with his band! Forever one of my favorite memories to snap a picture of my Dad with his favorite bluesman.

[@mikesolomon481]

He was really Great, reeally Special musician ! Miss him.

[@UbaldoBaldovinos]

Seen my main man Jonny over 30 times and I would see him 30 more times if I could.

[@laryon]

Johnny was the real deal. You are missed Johnny!

[@audieconrad8995]

Noooobody could let out a "yeeeaaahh!" like JW. The man played with joy...

[@rockinredneck57]

Edgar could match him easily. They sound exactly the same.

[@andrelewis9002]

@@rockinredneck57 of course!..they were brothers!...

[@curbozerboomer1773]

You should listen to the collaborative album he made with Muddy Waters, HARD AGAIN. Two greats, cranking out some very raw Blues!

[@audieconrad8995]

@curbozerboomer1773 dood! That album is sooooo good.

[@carolynyount1197]

I've always loved him and his bro.,Edgar!😍💞

[@diemutha666]

A mix of genius,bad-assery and cooler than both poles on this planet.

[@horsluva0758]

You got that right

[@k.hendrickson8735]

Well said!

[@Buzzramjet]

Best comment I've heard about Johnny EVER.

[@bradkelley8732]

Even pre-global warming poles!

[@PaulSter]

Perfectly stated brother

[@romainbertrand253]

The bass player is Tommy Shannon : he was the bass player for Stevie Ray in Double Trouble.

[@vaneipontes8517]

Simply Fantástic Bass 🎵🎼🎶🎸😎👊

[@robertoaraujo9834]

Gracias. Es cierto. Buena información. No era tonto Stieve..

[@bubbamanx]

i didnt know that!

[@pauln8913]

Good one,,,After you wrote that I did recognize his younger self

[@barristanselmy2758]

Yes he was sir.

[@The-Contractor]

Saw him live at Pirates World, Ft. Lauderdale, FL in the early 70s. That concert became an album and rightfully so. Winters killed it. RIP, Johnny, and thank you most kindly for the music.

[@scottwilliams8334]

I was there too !

[@steveferry4922]

me too

[@curtismoff]

i lived in miramar was only 6 in 1970 but cool wish i would have saw him What a player often copied never duplicated

[@peterrose5922]

I heard Johnny on a late nite radio station and thought wow clean fast licks no distortion or gimmicks, went out and bought his first album and blasted it on my stereo and at the age of 12 my parents couldn't figure out what the hell i was listening too or why, all i said was this is it!!! JDW was and is the blues!!!

[@alkholos]

When Johnny plays in full-tilt boogie mode, like few other artists (Canned Heat comes to mind), all you can do is sit or stand there in wide eyed amazement and quiver! I got to sit in and jam with him and his brother Edgar many years ago. A very memorable day that I'll never forget.

[@luisguedes7590]

Tommy Shannon was simply the bassist for Johnny Winter and Stevie Ray Vaughan. When he goes to heaven he will be God's bassist.

[@rogersilva1360]

Heaven hás some great big band

[@thomasrammairone6461]

Fuck yes ❤

[@DrDixonBhD]

Most Definitely!!!❤️‍🔥🎸🥁🎸🙏🏾

[@deniskostic1502]

He Is in Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with Double Trouble

[@jeffclement2468]

Way back in about 1969/70, at a little club, Tommy asked my buddy and me if he could sit at our table to wait till it was time for his band to go on. He said his band was called "Winter". We had no idea who he was. Or Johnny. When Johnny walked in, thru the front door...what a sight! He had a girl on his arm. I'm sure he was awesome, but I can't remember. We were just young teens and had nothing to compare it to. It was at a little hippie type club here in Houston called Love Street Light Circus. 😎 😻✌

[@frankkolton1780]

I don't think there are very many in the blues/rock genre that had complete command and mastery of the guitar like Johnny did. In his prime he was a sight to behold on stage live, he always brought everybody to their feet.

[@robpattison6606]

do you know Roy Rogers? not the cowboy lol

[@hmackie6823]

He was the Man!

[@briantaulbee6452]

Everybody except the crowd in this video lol

[@williamroberts9902]

@@briantaulbee6452 Noticed that- look like they're all doing red's, or immense quantities of strong Hasish-

[@franklinloll2229]

@@williamroberts9902 I'm assuming it's their first time seeing a blues artist. The lack of enthusiasm is palpable and incomprehensible.

[@robertpalacios8430]

Johnny was never underrated or underappreciated except by the pedestrians everybody else absolutely worshiped him rip Johnny 4:13

[@SolidSativa1]

Just when you think this can´t get any sweeter, Johnny begins sliding

[@bluesriot2]

first time i got the goosies in a while when that happened!!!

[@MatthiasLeue]

Oh man, miss him. Great footage. Used to listen to the Johnny Winter And Live record cranked up to maximum volume. NOBODY could play the blues like him.

[@MichaelWinter-ss6lx]

Do you know of a live record, I think is called "Shaved Fish"? feat.: Johnny Winter, Jimi Hendrix and Jim Morrison. 🚀🏴‍☠️🎸 - _Michael_ _Winter_

[@jaymccoy2401]

I saw Johnny a couple of years before his passing, he was seated but still kicking it. One of my all time favorites.

[@joem1256]

I saw him three times. Once in 1977 at the Hollywood Sportatorium with 38 Special on their first big tour, once at the London Victory Club in Tampa in the fall of 1984 and then seated at the Tampa Bay Blues festival circa 2006.

[@claudedupras2492]

I see the sun raised and the sun set every day, which I'd see Johnny Winter and his band once ❤

[@slowburn678]

Saw JW and RD in a small basketball gymnasium in 1972. Lafayette Louisiana. What a show!

[@haeuptlingaberja4927]

For all of Johnny's greatness as a live performer, he also made some truly timeless albums. Still Alive & Well...

[@robertknowles2699]

HAEUPTLING, I like him for his Christian approach to 'she wants more money than I can provide' blues, his explaining this budget problem to our America. About 1976 drive cah a long distance to Akron; Ohio. He had a stool up on stage; didn't play guitar at all, if me mem. serves me right. Just kindly & quietly spoke to audience. Guess these record with pics beyond studio session.

[@guitarzan34]

Heard this waaaay back in the late sixties on on of my favorite albums. "Johnny Winter And......Live". It also featured the amazing Rick Derringer on 2nd lead. He really benefited from Johnny's influence. The live version is even faster than this one if you can imagine that. You can't think "TexasBlues" without thinking of the great Johnny Winter!

[@garymack8070]

Was so lucky to see them at the Fillmore East ! Had never seen anything like it before , just a mind blower 😜

[@xpump876]

"My Own Fault" on the Live JW AND was imho the coolest Blues guitar playing ever - both Rick and Johny were truly magical on that cut

[@MopedMike]

You hit it right on the button brother that Johnny Winter and live album from 72 is one of my favorite albums of all time

[@guitarzan34]

@@MopedMike The version of Jumpin' Jack Flash probably made the Stones take notice too! Johnny was truly one of a kind.

[@74dartman13]

I almost wore out that album. It just blew my mind! Later on, I saw Johnny at a small club and it was one of the best shows I ever saw and definitely, he was the best guitarist I ever saw. Infreakincredible!👍😎🎸🎶

[@johnoverly3407]

I was fortunate enough to see Johnny and Edgar at the Denver Coliseum in the early 70's. What a show.

[@jamespardue3055]

That scratched an itch!!!! THANK YOU

[@davisooi8971]

Johnny Winter is a phenomenal blues guitarist.

[@anthonydavella8350]

but his singing grates my nerves. Wish he would have hired a singer

[@clayton5584]

​@@anthonydavella8350his singing is fine for blues. His mic is to hot because TV and whatnot. His vocals are louder than his guitar. I doubt johnny would've wanted it mixed like that

[@anthonydavella8350]

I mean no disrespect, just don't like his voice@@clayton5584

[@timcornelius1912]

@@anthonydavella8350 go away

[@АлисаЛайт-ъ4с]

​@@anthonydavella8350not, it's not true!

[@mytemight]

Took me back! Platforms & 12 String, Yeah go Brother!

[@ibberman]

12 string strung with 6.

[@jerryp7721]

One of the top 5 Rock/blues guitarists of all time, easily. Johnny Winter captured live is an album I listen to virtually every day. Should be in the R/R HOF based on guitar skill alone.

[@timdahr5609]

The very first concert I went to was Johnny Winter, Brownsville Station, James Gang, I don't really know how many concerts I saw after that one. But it will always be the greatest one, I really enjoyed watching him and Ricky Derringer play off each other, many years later after I got married I took my wife to see Johnny, several times, she grew up on country music. She had never been to a rock concert, she loves her rock and roll now.

[@stevewoods293]

I can't listen enough of this tune mean town rocks today as it did at woodstock

[@chasbodaniels1744]

Man the audio and video quality of this is fantastic. What a fine document of Johnny’s playing.

[@joebloggs8636]

Dam,it is isn't it!

[@robertcrain4428]

How in the hell were those kids sitting on their hands ? What are you people ? On dope ?!?!

[@spacecowboy_1962]

Seriously though, it's frigging perfect.

[@ralorpa]

Multicam broadcaster recording :) But it sucked taxpayer money in loads...

[@minusstage3]

I really did your words and approve of your words they would like to give a thumbs up but I can't because the 144 is right

[@johndicapua2412]

HE WAS A TROOPER TO THE END - HE REALLY FINISHED STRONG ! R I P JOHNNY

[@bobbrodie2782]

Yessss Smokey and the bandit

[@theherbpuffer]

Really regret not seeing him live when I had the chance

[@joepilbeam4722]

People like him only come along once in awhile and don't stay long enough!

[@curbozerboomer1773]

It was truly amazing, that this skinny, underfed albino genius lived to the age of 70,given his big problems with heroin and alcohol! He out lived some of his fellow great guitarists!

[@thomashontanx903]

It’s the highest level of blues you can reach

[@joelnall5882]

Besides Rory😮

[@curbozerboomer1773]

@@joelnall5882 They are kinda equal, IMO.

[@pedrocuervo3868]

The white man with black voice!.God bless you Jhonny!.My regards from Bogotá, Colombia South América!.

[@DMH031956]

I saw Johnny many times. I called him "Spider Fingers" He had perfect hands & fingers in form and style. When that guitar starts, you know it's Johnny. His tone, timbre stood out amongst the 1-4-5 chord progressions of the day. And his distinct staccato was and still is the John Dawson Winter trademark. We miss you Johnny. RIP brother, from an "Old Dog"

[@cherierhynes8514]

I love that. John Dawson Winter... then and now immortal. Just a teen of no means won his albumn and it became my joy and yes I can dance to it...still.

[@davidsaxton4211]

A player that created and defined a class. Twelve string blues lead and rythym. Never again will we know this nasty joy.

[@mrp356b]

Took my 18 year 24 year old son to see Johnny in 2008. He leaned over and said "Dad his has alien fingers!!!". I said something like, I don't think Johnny is from here. He was The Man on Guitar. Sometimes he just gets going so fast it's had to catch it all. RIP...

[@jtamsincmusic6450]

Look how young this audience is. What a mind-blower for them to see Johnny back then, I envy them.

[@jeaniechowdury576]

Dan Hugos thats exactly what i was thinking!!! I did not find out/see him until 1989....

[@ppmppm7010]

Most of them would just be posing not a criticism but i can remember being at gigs like that at a young age and it was almost like shell shock 🤣🤣🤣 it wasn't until I could listen to the recording that I could fully take in what i was hearing great days ✌

[@DuckGuy-1957]

One of a handful of guys I never got a chance to see. What a drag man! Thank goodness for these videos.

[@Andy-yx5lv]

Leave it to Johnny Winter to use only 6 strings on a 12 string guitar and make it sound like 24. He was friggin' great. RIP bluesman.

[@Da_Xman]

@Shukin Andjivin Sounds like 6. I've seen pics of him with this guitar. It's hard to see in this video, but listening to it, there's no other strings ringing than the typical 6.

[@2011littlejohn1]

I think he used the guitar set up like that because it lent itself to his style. He often used a thumb pick and used his fingers to pick strings so a wider fret board would be the logical thing to use.

[@fredsievert9493]

Da Xman co

[@Da_Xman]

@@fredsievert9493 ⚡👍⚡😀⚡co⚡😀⚡👍⚡

[@roberttarrh3969]

@@2011littlejohn1 bigger body=more sound less strings easier to play and no 12 string sounds

[@beverleecambronne6599]

Awesome spirit from another dimension of gifted talent. Hes in good company in heaven.

[@SoulDaddy33]

Progressive Blues Experiment, an all-time favorite album. Thank you, Mr. Winter. Just glad I got to see you right before you left us.

[@temperhollow7716]

Johnny had such grace and sweetness and enormous talent all rolled into one. Great tune.

[@garethbarden8419]

Grace,sweetness, and talent. That's the words I was looking for. Thanks mate. 🫡

[@edwardcowardin4014]

I have seen Johnny twice here on the beautiful island 🏝 of MAUI!!! Someone helped him out on stage and he sat in a chair the guy handed Johnny his guitar and he he ripped!!! Played his ass off!!! It was awesome!!! Saw BB King twice!!! He also had to sit on a chair and he ripped!!! RIP JOHNNY AND BB!!!

[@nblackmore]

Be Careful with a Fool. Johnny could play the blues (and rock). Saw him 4 times live. I'm 65 and got into him when I was a teenager. Lay Down Your Sorrows is still one of my favourite all time songs in this world.

[@desirecandon5789]

Dear Norm , I live in Paris (France) and I am almost 60 years old and I heard this song for the first time when I was 16 and I use to listen to this and others stuffs of Johnny until today because Johnny Winter was just the best in blues and rock . He will always ALIVEforever and ever. Peace.

[@pckpat]

Saw JW first time in '73- Still Alive and Well tour (concert bowl-Maple Leaf Gardens-height of his r'n'r fame). Then touring the Winter 88 album in a bar in London (Ontario that is) Then in the 21st century in another bar here in London. He was sick then and sat the whole time. Been into Johnny's great blues since I was about 13 and I'm 65 now. The blackest-sounding white man ever, imho. (Capt. Beefheart a close second).

[@roszela1]

His solo on Be Careful with a Fool is my all time favorite guitar solo-hard to beat. He was a really good singer too. Listen to him singing Drown in my Own Tears...It will knock you down.

[@peach495]

@@roszela1 Yes, I've always felt his guitar solo on Be Careful With A Fool is one of the greatest studio guitar solos ever recorded. I also think he owns the greatest live recording of a guitar solo. From the Johnny Winter And Live LP / 1971. I'ts My Own Fault.

[@roszela1]

@@peach495 Kindred spirits here.

[@angelogulia5944]

I was 14 years old when I heard his music. I’m 64 now. I was fortunate to see him live in the early 80’s he was awesome..

[@smokingstoking7357]

I saw him in the eighties and was still the best ever

[@vitorbarbosa5656]

Fantastic This is Music This guitar and vocalist

[@blown22]

I was introduced to this song when it was covered by Dave Fiester & The Groove Monsters during an early 90s gig in Cocoa Beach. Dave was once in the Henry Paul (of The Outlaws) Band, and he had tremendous respect for those that came before him. In fact, when The Henry Paul Band appeared on American Bandstand in 1982, Dick Clark asked each member of the band who were their musical influences. Several mentioned the Allman Brothers, as did Dave. He also mentioned...Johnny Winter. RIP Big Dave Fiester (1953-2005). Central Florida misses you to this day.

[@GVernon]

This is epic! He pulls out all the stops. Be hard to find a better example of how great he was.

[@markdesod561]

Back in the Days of long hair and moccasins this was the stuff to really watch!!!! Thank You!!!

[@joanjett8814]

Oh hell yeah!! Lot of people don’t even know the capability of this man and his music .. Albano .. but a freaking crazy ass musician in the music industry

[@marcdavis2745]

Brilliant I was 10 in 69 Vivid memories of Johnny Thru my older brother

[@JamesWilliams-ii7yv]

I was 10 and my older brother had the album Live. I still love that album

[@clarkewi]

I bought this 8 track tape when it came out 1971. So awesome.

[@rubenrcs]

I did the big vinyls lol don't scratch them seems like yesterday ... no one like him best blues ever

[@clarkewi]

@@rubenrcs I got to see Johnny Winter and Rick Derringer trading leads at Santa Monica Civic Auditorium in 1970 or 71. God they were good.

[@brianisaac1575]

I was fortunate that a friend's older brother turned me on to Johnny Winter's music in '69. Interesting note - his 12-string guitar was strung with only six strings. Several things were combined to create his sound.

[@JusSteve53]

I was very fortunate to see him in the early 70s Super Fest stadium tours with 3rd row seats at Rich Stadium In Orchard Park.

[@geraldineking1283]

COOL !!!!!! THE GOOD OLD DAYS !!!!! ✌😜 THANK YOU FOR ALL THE GREAT MUSIC !!! HOT ROD GERI KING

[@philging]

I saw all the great guitarists in their prime - Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page, Pete Townsend, Ritchie Blackmore, Tony Iommi - Johnny Winter was right up there with all of them.

[@audieconrad8995]

Absofreakinlutely!

[@joebloggs4754]

i agree,,,i saw all those you mentioned also...includin RORY G.!

[@leevonmanstein7459]

eric clapton isn't up there with johnny

[@joebloggs4754]

@@leevonmanstein7459 drugs kill son

[@leevonmanstein7459]

@@joebloggs4754 surprised clapton and richards are still alive son

[@richardlee866]

I got to see Johnny 20 times in my life from February 1974 my first time until January 2010 oh how I miss him live I hope I never forget I was so lucky & I'm so thankful.

[@johannesschwarz2127]

lucky you

[@dr.know-it-all5148]

Greatest finger picking blues slide player ever. Name one better! Texas Bluesman are unique.

[@reynalindstrom2496]

What a God! Love from Sweden

[@reynalindstrom2496]

@Edgar Winter 🥰🥰🥰 Love from Sweden

[@joekascak1225]

I saw Jonny the first time in Philly 1971,Philly again with Muddy Watters. Then one of his last shows in America in AC. The 71 show had the Allman Bros. with Duane as a warm up act. Life sure was good

[@robertkelly6282]

Newport jazz fest 69 saw him jam with BB

[@jamesmartin7595]

Great kick ass beer drinking music. Heard this first on the live album Johnny winter and. His slide playing is the cats meow.

[@flathead59]

This is an artist , a Bad ass legend

[@horsluva0758]

You're not kidding. He was one of a kind. He was unique had his own style not like the cookie cutter guitarists out there don't want to name names and insult anyone.. He's my fav of all time. RIP JDW

[@GetOutsideYourself]

When I was growing up in the 80's, learning how to play guitar, you'd have to search far and wide to find a recording like this. Now everything is a search away on the internet. Love it.

[@geschickt]

Oh wow...The Progressive Blues Experiment record is fantastic. Can't get over how Tommy Shannon kinda looks like Chris Squire here! Johnny was a master who truly lived & lived for this music.

[@jchow5966]

Excellent footage. This guy wS a musical genius.

[@FeudalMoon]

Absolutely adore this man’s playing. RIP.

[@beoz658]

I saw JW a few times from 81 to his last tour in Saratoga Ca. So I saw him at his best and sadly at his worst, I am keeping the great memories from the 80's a true master.

[@tobinharris8107]

We love you Johnny and always will. A true original...the best. 🎸

[@richardgivens7103]

My first concert 1969 Johnny Winter. I was never that same.

[@briancallahan1168]

I literally grew up with his music. I fought more, tried to get laid more, drank more, etc. My girls even loved him. And they were but children

[@54AlanB]

It was Johnny Winter that moved me towards the Blues, what a great man & player he was. He was one of the men/women that took the Blues into mainstream music that we have today. God I miss him.

[@joeyhumphrey4536]

Johnny influenced so many musicians along the way. R.I.P Johnny, you are not forgotten.

[@evenjsteven9014]

Saw Johnny at the Felt Forum in NYC in 1975, again in 1978 Painters Mill in Owings Mills, MD. Great shows...RIP sir.

[@drummer5461]

great bridge between acoustic blues, and electric, perfect blend between the 2 styles.

[@danielmartinez3889]

Nice to see another version of mean town blues

[@PaulSter]

How do you contain that much talent into one kind soul! RIP our beloved Texas blues brother.