Jonny Lang - "Lie to Me" Live on Conan 1997

Jonny Lang performing "Lie to Me" live on Late Night With Conan O'Brien on April 4, 1997.

[@j.p.4498]

Who is still listening in 2024 what great talent an soul an not to mention his guitar playing he is awesome

[@beckyevepete]

I first heard, saw on TV, this kid at 16! Blew me away!!! He still does! Hadn't seen much lately until last night 2/17/2024 on my local PBS station with Buddy Guy!! So happy to see him again & watching the 2 of them was like being in on a jam session where they were having so much fun!! Incredible blues, shredding those guitars & vocals!! I'm guessing you can find it on PBS somewhere under Buddy Guy. 🤩😁❤

[@bazzamanazz2980]

I still listening to this great absolutly underrated artist

[@rivermcratt3683]

What the fuck does that even mean? It's blues, blues never gets old, blues transcends all time. It's not some fucking pop tune that should have got old and tired a long time ago, it's motherfuking blues, good blues will always be listened to no matter what no matter what time no matter what year no matter what century no matter what planet blues will never get old. Everybody is listening at any time all the time. It's the blues dumbass

[@harperjones9781]

I saw the broadcast and thought, Who is this guy!!! listening to him ever since!!

[@chrisfrost73]

Great album .

[@2karencraig]

Im 73 and he is REMARKaBLE!! LOvE HIS RAsPY VOICE AND HIS HEART N SOUL INTO HIS MUSIC!!!!!!!!

[@u4riahsc]

Yeah - you don’t expect that sound to come out of a young skinny white boy who looks like he just walked off the farm.

[@elainemeyer5062]

👍 I’m just about 70 and just saw this video today. It blew me away, as did watching Derek Trucks play 🎸 in his early teens did! * He also looked like he just walked off the farm too!

[@architechproducer]

This guy should really be considered one of the greatest in rock/blues history.

[@Kaagrant]

I think he is among those who are the real experts.

[@steadtv]

Well, To Me he is, and You, and many others considered him to be. That's good enough for History. And That's the BLUES. Never get the credit you deserve til after you die man. Thems the blues. : ) Godbless Us (Group Hug) Reminds me of the Rod Stewart song: thank you Sam, thank you Otis, thank you Muddy, (since they were SO kept down,) for the sounds you made, and the Times WE SHARED. : ( never meeting someone, but feeling as if you Know Them, but Knowing that you Love them. God Bless Us

[@stevecrain5967]

MAYBE IF WE CAN follow him,by the MILLIONS!

[@kristenalmonte1110]

Amen ❤❤❤

[@shelleyharrop1419]

He is stupid good

[@MrUltraworld]

16 yr olds just don't sound this grown up. He still sounds great. Humble and polite too.

[@azcarteranderson]

North Dakota product...

[@raec.638]

Well, he does! fantastic

[@sellisteneterwilliger9253]

U know he had to be raised in or very near a black neighborhood with black friends. That is where the SOUL came from. Because he wasn't born singing or playing music that way. U learn that from exposure to that culture.

[@Kaagrant]

@@sellisteneterwilliger9253 His parents took him to live shows and got him lessons when he expressed an interest in it. Not necessary to live anywhere when there is recorded music and local talent.

[@jenniferspears7074]

He’s phenomenal!❤❤❤

[@ryanfrye6354]

Stevie ray would've been damn proud.

[@TheMelody911]

Stevie looks down at him and smiles his famous smile!

[@Sam-kn2mm]

He is Damn Proud

[@jblcva]

Stevie wasn't doing this at 16....

[@Scott-Witter]

Show-nuff!

[@MrNostalgiaX]

@@jblcva Damn come to think of it, you're right. Love me some Stevie Ray Vaughn though he's still a true blues legend either way.

[@trinahumbleskipper1510]

I am 62 and just discovered this incredibly talented young man. He and his band are awesome. Why don't more if us plus sixty years old not have been exposed to him? I just randomly ran across him on tube. The kid now man is great

[@sandygoddard7478]

It's hard to find out about truly awesome music

[@SoberSantaCruz]

Me too...I’m 62, Stevie Ray/Joe Bonamassa fan...and 1 hr ago ?? A Jonny Lang fan 👏🙌❤️ and a Christian ?? Sweeet 🙏

[@davematheson-djmmusic5076]

You’re just catching up man! I’m 70 and bought his first album. He’s amazing! Missed seeing him live by a couple of months but I hear he puts on a great show.

[@jiphy]

Check out JJ grey Kingfish Frank Foster

[@robinfry4408]

Must-see live performers. Also Buddy Guy, if you haven't seen, or go again, one of the last remaining blues legends

[@bradmossman7201]

This should have been the Super Bowl LV halftime show. Would have been much better.

[@yosimitesam67]

Everyone on stage is a total professional. They all do a Great job. But that backup singer is beyond amazing.

[@JustMe-dr2ci]

I saw Jonny Lang around this time at the old Grand Emporium in Kansas City. Standing room for 300. My ears rang for three days. My smile lasted at least that long.

[@bostonhayworth1264]

The background singer is a GODDESS!!!!!

[@jamiebell2164]

I believe that is the legendary Lisa Fischer!

[@j.p.4498]

You got that shit right. She does an awesome job

[@74dartman13]

I'm 64 and I've always loved this song as well as Melanie's beautiful smile!👍😊❤️🎶🎶🎶🎶

[@gavo1201]

This song deserved more recognition. Definitely.

[@briceclark6411]

Saw this young man in 1997 in Richardson, Texas at the annual Wildflower Festival and he blew the doors off and he was only 17 years old. Quite an amazing talent!!! Not enough credit!!

[@tpr299]

That guy sitting quietly back in the corner playing keyboards wrote this song..... Bruce McCabe. I've seen him quite a few times playing with the Lamont Cranston Band out of Minneapolis. He wrote a couple of other Johnny Lang songs also.

[@lb3830]

It's 2020, and I still LOVE JOHNNY LANG AND THE BAND!!!

[@darcfonce3140]

Same!!

[@JC-11111]

It's 2021 and Jonny may never sing again. He's got voice issues that may have caused permanent damage. He cancelled all of his 2021 shows to recover.

[@pbenson56fran]

I do understand Lisa yes. I saw him in concert years ago. Live is just as good as the cd. That night screaming was very loud. Mostly everyone was up on their feet all the night. That night though I had a bad leg and could only stand up a little while. hahahaha Love the concert. Yes!

[@gabrielecorbella]

Me too

[@katgrey6239]

2021....awesome music!

[@JonnyDIY]

To believe he'd only been playing the guitar but 4 years at this point 🤯💕👍

[@rachelphilpott7828]

I am 31 years old and the fact I've been listening to Jonny Lang since I was 7 actually blows my mind. I can not wait to see him perform live again one day

[@areyouchewinggum]

💯 started listening to him when I was 13 and 36 now. First ever cd I heard by him was Wander This World. My brother in law showed it to me and still amazing to listen to.

[@user-ws3hx2qn1f]

Great taste in music from an early age ;)

[@juliewalshaw4334]

such an incredibly smokey tone to his voice. so damn talented.

[@denniswilliams2385]

To think that just four years after first picking up a guitar this guy was absolutely killing it on the stages that most artists can only dream about performing on. Talk about a gift!

[@briceclark6411]

it's February 2021and sitting here listening to this young man rock from when he was just 16 is really incredible...Just an amazing..amazing talent at 40..WOW!!

[@lemsdarkapprentice2535]

i just found this song by him (his first one i've heard) + already blown away. i can't believe this was 24 years ago. it could be released now + would stand up against pretty much any artist in 2021 [el'sda].

[@christiekraczek6522]

If you ever get a chance to see him live, you will love every second!!

[@levismith3252]

This ain't rock it's called The Blues

[@ladyhock1954]

I saw him at Weefest in Minnesota during this time. It was mind blowing!

[@jamesdemestihas9904]

@@lemsdarkapprentice2535 kzbin.info/www/bejne/fH-clWhjotyaiq8

[@brianmorford7346]

Back up singer is awesomeeeeee

[@mattyq9130]

All round fantastic! Also how good is that rhythm guitarists Strat tone wow

[@richardstewart7870]

Been playing this guy how could you not listen to still raining if it don't make you feel better

[@noiricha]

A powerful performance by a talented guy - very impressive to be that accomplished at 16 - 17 years of age.

[@ericynot]

Hey, very impressive to be that good at 50! Lang may be wearing a cross, but something tells me that man has been to the crossroads.

[@pbenson56fran]

Yes I agree.

[@josepharmeni8040]

@@ericynot born with it!

[@Kaagrant]

@@ericynot It's not a cross! It's a bird on his pendant.

[@pbenson56fran]

My favorite song by Jonny Lang is Still Rainin. I first was introduced to his music by watching PBS' Austin City Limits. Then I saw him in concert in the ATL years later. I just had to go to that concert. Purchase two cds after watching him in concert. Cherry Red Wine and the Levee are my two other favorites. He can play that guitar and the music goes all through him.

[@heavychevy383]

remember watching this... went the next day & bought the album! ...been a fan since! god bless ya johnny!

[@ede4961]

He was born to play man, what more can anyone say?

[@loborob5853]

Been following Jonny since the beginning. Finally got to see him about 3 years ago touring with Buddy Guy. That was a night to remember. Awesome talent that young man.

[@robertjohnson3855]

17 with a voice of 45 and a guitar talent for blues like Clapton and many other greats. Love his music. Being young he got rapped in the drug scene but has since found the the lord and was able to come back and become one of the best. Amazing voice and guitar.

[@Scott-Witter]

The stage presence, confidence, raw gut talent of playing, performing and writing with such a mature soulful spirit....at 16...remarkable!

[@mikeporemba4801]

Amazing, had no idea he started that young like Kenny Wayne Shepherd, and just as talented. Got to see them together on the Experiece Hendrix Tour.

[@trinahumbleskipper1510]

I still can't believe I never heard of him till recently. Am ashamed of I didn't know this young man's takent

[@mmklassen]

Friggin amazing,still!! What a talent. I hope he can tour again soon.

[@mikebennett4133]

seen him play at the rose in cal words cant be said to say how much soul he has and how great he is this video at 16 blows me away

[@larchamelia7182]

I wish he would play it this way in concert again instead of the slower version he's been doing. I love it this way. That's how he was discovered.

[@AppliedFool042]

I feel close to Jonny Lang because we are both from Fargo, North Dakota. Amazing musician and a hero of the blues community.

[@zebracakes1015]

Jordan Schmidt same. I saw him at Bluestem (I’m from Fargo as well) and he was with buddy guy and that was one amazing concert. He’s got talent

[@gelflingmama]

Dickinson born here! Love that JL is also from ND!!

[@ceceliahatzenbuhler2285]

Dickinson here with a grandson who plays a mean guitar in Fargo ...

[@peterschopf7373]

Prodigy, dare I say it? genius

[@TheFizz40]

No. An extremely talented blues/rock guitarist and very talented vocalist but genius??? Not even close.

[@azcarteranderson]

Lead singing in bars when he was like 11 or 12 with Mike and the Monsters, whom were very good in their own right...He's pretty good

[@perrypickens1875]

That Young Un; has, still is, and will continue to be...PHENOMINAL. Go Young Man. GO!!

[@Colleen488]

He was definitely the most talented 16 years old singer/artist ever.

[@graysongoates7452]

Alex chilton was good too, steve winwood of course. Terry reid was another.

[@scottmorse8847]

Love love love this guy! This is the very DEFINITION of full body emotion, expression and intensity !couple that with his amazing guitar skills and youthful good looks and you have the total performer and entertainer!!

[@dianestewart7917]

Hard to believe he was 16 here. Lord have mercy!!! Bet he didn't even shave yet. But he sounded WAY OLDER than 16. That's for damn sure!!!!!

[@hanezroyale2643]

Jonny Lang - Guitars and Vocals Paul McCartney - keyboards Buddy Holly - Guitars Rod Stewart - Bass Aaliyah - backing Vocals Pauly shore - Drums

[@joao9132]

Omg! He played this with soul, meet her songs yesterday and I’m fuckin questioning wtf he’s not popular. Just 16y man 😫

[@dfifty2]

I love Johnny Lang, great musician and this Fender-Tone is just legendary

[@kenshults1889]

Johnny is one of the best, if not the best, blues guitarist and singers in the modern era. He is so underrated. He has continuously put out fantastic music for over 20 yrs now. Having the honor of hearing him perform live is an experience. It's never the same way twice. I have seen him 3 times now and I will be seeing him again next year when he comes through Atlanta.

[@pbenson56fran]

Well well great news. The ATL is where I saw him years ago. I know why you enjoyed that concert. Plus he and his band gel so well together.

[@dalpat66]

First saw Jonny Lang in Duluth, Mn. at a place called Grandma's Sports Garden when he was just getting started and have been a fan ever since.

[@MrZootalores]

wow!! so young, so great & the band is so badass! I'm really liking Lisa Fischer's vocals too, she's a powerhouse-she's something else!

[@utbabee]

I thought only Bekka Bramlett could do this song justice - boy was I wrong.

[@billgausman5887]

Also enjoying the rest of the band - I recognize Paul Diethelm on rythm guitar, and of course, the song's writer, Bruce McCabe on the Hammond.

[@judynewman4400]

Wow I love how he puts his soul into it. It's just awesome 16 years old. I love your sound brother.

[@iAPX432]

Maturity in so many different ways, and dedication to music. He got me hooked, and I still am.

[@scottcarter4388]

What a raw performance from such a young man who still has it going on in 2021!!!

[@rakistangpinoy4745]

wow! 21 yrs old. i remember listening to this song when it just came out. it was just like yesterday. I always like this song...

[@neomacchio4692]

Incredibly talented… but what really blows me away is having the gusto to go out, at that age, live on national TV in front of a live audience… and just destroy it! It’s something 99.9% of people just don’t have in em. It makes me laugh it’s so surreal. Johnny is still kicking it too and doing great, and hasn’t “sold out” which is also great to see!

[@SimirJohnson]

“Destroy” - nicely put!!

[@debbieingham1488]

05/21; love Jonny's music! Didn't realize he'd been around that long, 1997. He was just 16 years old.

[@trinahumbleskipper1510]

I am old and this young man is genius plus at 62:years old he is just beautiful. May god bless America

[@mariehollingshead5593]

This kid is true to the game, he's a real musician and stands by the blues. Unlike the tilted cap followers who make a sudden hit by spinning a few records no instruments involved. His style, the look on his face, the profound grit he belts out lyrics with screams he is here to perform. We all agree on many things we love about him, well here is one more, he no doubt blew the frigging doors off the Conan show and most likely had to politely decline possible lip synching by saying I can't fake the blues, but as a true showman I will give you a top shelf performance

[@MrNostalgiaX]

Shit, who can rock the blues like this at 16 years old? Wow, I've always liked this guy, even back then. In 1997 I was like 12 and I loved it when this song came on the radio when it did. This guy can rock and he really gets into it. Wish he had a bigger career though. John Mayer came out a few years later and ended up being well, John Mayer. Honestly, I like John Mayer but I've always been more partial to Jonny Lang's music. It's more raw to me and the way he brings it is just awesome.

[@diannerebedew259]

Seen him live in my home town...😮..and only a few people were there at the venue...what a way for my boyfriend and I to have that opportunity...he got his drummers sticks😮❤

[@lornayoung6947]

I'm loving this talent

[@jimmycranier3668]

What a treat they got that night.

[@wallyhodges]

I saw him playing on Beale St. in Memphis Tenn. at BB Kings place I believe he was only 13 at that time and was just as good then.... Awesome performer with MASSIVE TALENT...

[@JC-11111]

Ehhh. He started playing guitar at 13 and touring at 14. So, he was likely 14 or 15.

[@wallyhodges]

@@JC-11111 sorry for being off a year....smfh lmfao

[@malianelson5082]

I love Johnny Lang got to see him live in Portland Oregon. One of the best concerts. Saw him years ago with BB King. What a great musican singer. Thank you for your reaction videos. PLEASE Do More Videos. This Grandma still Rocks to him.

[@2karencraig]

The whole band is amazing!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@billyraybadas5432]

I love him too there will never be another jonny lang ats it

[@christiekraczek6522]

2021 and i Still LOVE JOHNNY LANG!!!! He is AMAZING live in concert. Such a talent!!!

[@bettygoad5160]

Unbelievable at his voice 16 yes old and can sing a song and play a guitar like Jonny does is a talent that very few has just can't stop listening to him he can belt a blues song as good or better then anyone that I've ever heard

[@brendabrown7864]

This young man has so much soul and now he’s almost 39 and he’s still as powerful as he was then. They don’t come anybody than Jonny. Jonny soul spills into my soul. He is absolutely amazing on the guitar 🎸

[@2karencraig]

The band is stupendous !!!!!!!

[@debbywren3542]

Love him awesome pipes and handsome too

[@Shelly-zs8vy]

Jonny brings it ! ❤ ☺️

[@tesslobell2459]

Great song

[@musiclover9361]

There used to be a file-sharing service called AudioGalaxy, from which I used to listen to stuff, about 19 or so years ago. I heard an unbelievable version of Robert Johnson's 'Malted Milk' on it, by an act called 'Jonny Lang and The Big Bang', from an EP (I think) called 'Smokin'. Little did I then know that it was being performed by a 13-14 year-old Jonny Lang. It was just brilliant! Been a fan ever since.

[@user-pc9cr5gt1m]

I love this kid, I got to see him, and it was awesome.

[@williamgoldrick2341]

yes sir that is what i call singing from your soul nice work tell the truth mr lang

[@davidgirtzOnAirMedia]

And the band is incredible…..

[@russellmakar579]

16 unreal, I remember buying his album and it blew me away

[@podsmpsg1]

Unbelievable talent. Incredible.

[@MrMightyBeans]

This is live and it way better than the damn record. I don't know how this guy isn't blasting on every damn radio station everywhere.

[@ws8080]

Came here after hearing all concerts cancelled for now due to voice health. Honestly, I have seen him live and love his energy, but even without his voice he is a great guitar performer and I think he could do a whole album just playing guitar and having different guest singers and it would still sell ! (I know I'd buy it). Hope his voice heals up for him.

[@johnowen483]

I saw them twice at the New Orleans House of Blues. Each time I was smiling for weeks. Great shows.

[@davedropd1]

damn he was on 🔥 at the end! 🎸....

[@steadtv]

Jonny, (one of the Greatest Musical Artists Evers...,) and that Female Back-Up Singer was also Fantastic! - God Bless Us (Group Hug)

[@kurtthomas1809]

Absolutely Fantastic - Jonny is one of the main reasons for me picking up a guitar and playing the Blues. Here we are 15 years later:)

[@susanmccreery1084]

What a great song. We need more greet music like this

[@stevetrivago]

Took me a lifetime to figure out how to play somewhat decent up and down the neck. He’s like RAINMAN with a guitar 🎸

[@ruderuda]

Absolutely breathtaking!!!

[@Brembelia]

This is the version I like best; tons of heart 'n' soul. Sing it, sweet spirit, sing it, oh yeah.

[@kirk8429]

Saw him on the Jimi Hendrix Experience tour...real deal

[@TheMgarofalo]

yes i did too; one of the highlights of the night!

[@bushibayushi]

man I love the backing vocals in this one

[@jortepap]

Yes craaazy😧she's one of the best i've heard.

[@diceman220]

Yeah that was great. Jonny you need to put that type of performance back into it. As time goes on, we seem to lose some of the drive. That was GREAT.

[@howardswanson2343]

I am still listening to this man ... Just blown away when I saw this and his back up singer just rippin it down to my soul..

[@bengalindo7408]

That kid was and still is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥......🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@debbieduplessis2337]

Definitely an old soul

[@MattHolstein]

I remember watching this live when I was 13. Made me fall in love with blues.

[@peachdaisy3478]

Its 2022 and still best musical guest Conan ever had.

[@queen_of_domination]

He had an incredible voice. I remember blasting his music all the time. What a gem!

[@dougmaxwell8472]

Fucking awesome song ,,great blues song,,,well Jonny Lang,,wish him all the best ,,hopefully he will tour Australia one time,,keep on plucking those strings forever more,,he reminds of The Great Stevie Ray Vaughan !,,cheers Dougie Maxwell Dowerin Western Australia

[@sethlewis705]

I've been watching him since He showed up on the sicne

[@elainemeyer5062]

👍 🎸 🎤, esp by a 16 yr old boy! I’m about 70, and only just discovered Jonny Lang a week ago. The video I 1st saw was fairly recent, and he was his mid 40’s IIRC. Now I found another one to keep searching for more music from! Reminds me of the young Derek Trucks - when someone is that talented so young, they must have been born with music in their blood 🩸!

[@SimirJohnson]

Soooooo so talented. Hopefully he will be able to tour again soon. This guy is the real deal.

[@design4u1717]

He is so genius when he was young!

[@Angelis4Christ]

Dekun Liu He is still great just a different style. I am sure he can still shred like that.

[@SpikedBoost]

Just saw him a few nights ago. He still shreds like that! I dare say his voice is even stronger too! He’s still amazing to see live!

[@jeanniebell9493]

The whole CD is EPIC !