Jonny Lang Lie To Me Reaction

[@jimigrunge]

One of the greatest concerts I ever EXPERIENCED! He played a free concert in my hometown and right before he went on the sky opened up with thunder and rain and 90% of the people left. Johnny came out and said he was so impressed with the 100 of us that stuck around to see him and our enthusiasm. To thank us he proceeded to give everything he had for the next two and a half hours. He conducted the music like a master and made it ebb and flow with the changing intensity of the storm. It was honestly like being at musical church and he was the old school fire and brimstone preacher.

[@Sandy-lg6ez]

It could've been snowing like crazy and my ass would still be standing there and I hate snow!

[@martis19961996]

Awe man thats amazing how you seen him. I haven't seen him yet😵

[@Stephanie-xg7mg]

He's still the best performer I've ever seen live. I've been lucky enough to see him twice and one of those was front row center 😊

[@JustDeLuca]

That's sounds Amazing. What an experience you'll remember for life.

[@jeannettekyzer2178]

Love this song!! He was 16 when he recorded this song. I think the Lord gave us Jonny Lang when he took SRV💖

[@silversagerae6353]

Agreed!

[@Lonetree567]

Johnny Lang was in the Blues Brothers 2000 movie.

[@Lonetree567]

Susan Black Andrade I dont know what he is doing these days. I ve not heard out of him in several years? 🙁

[@JerryLee..]

Kick arse song!! 🎤⬇

[@NotKateHepburn]

Jonny became a gospel singer for a few years. He's back to his blues roots and just released an album in Sept I think it was. His first album in 4 years. He's paying homage to old blues. It's pretty awesome.

[@lynnperrasdumont9829]

At 15, Jonny Lang made a blues album, 1997's "Lie to Me," which went platinum and hit No. 1 on Billboard's New Artist chart. At 17 he made another, "Wander This World," which earned a Grammy nomination.

[@nuvoclassic]

you probably know by now that Jonny Lang was from Minnesota, not Chicago. Although he has played a lot of tours and events with Buddy Guy (of Chicago). So glad that you've found Jonny. In 2022, he's grown up, married, with 4 kids and I believe living in California. He had to stop singing in 2019 on doctor's orders. But before then I saw Jonny in concert 14 times (once with Sting and Keb Mo in Chicago's outdoor Grant Park!) And I met Jonny 4 times. Jonny also signed one of my guitars. He's SUPER nice and kind in person. I'm so thankful I discovered him when he performed in The Blues Brothers 2000 movie. (circa 1998). You should watch that clip, too!

[@ws8080]

Saw him live about 6 months before COVID break out I think, out here in Washington, and was fantastic show (outdoor). It even rained a little and didn't slow anything down!

[@travis7658]

Saw him live at the Mishawaka with my brother. Never took a break, played every song like with the heart of a lion and left the stage soaked in sweat. Very underrated artist.

[@MM-yq7lj]

Johnny was only 15 when he recorded this. He was an old soul even back then. I remember listening to this on the radio. Kenny wayne shepherd and johnny lang were the two biggest blues artists in the 90's with commercial success after SRV passed away.

[@roolenoir3183]

Don’t forget he was also a student of the late great BB King.

[@jenniferboyle5988]

Jonny lang is amazing I saw him live back in 2000 it was the most amazing concert I've ever been too. He is an amazing live performer. Preformed barefoot to feel the beat of the music. He has an old sole inside of that body of his. One of my favorite performers snd singers ever

[@miraclelurker]

I saw Jonny Lang when he was only 16 years old & was the opened for the Allman Brothers. Awesome concert!

[@cathy-70]

I drove my family up the wall with this song- I love it still and Love that Kid Johny Lang and Jeff Healy. Yep these young men have old souls and intense guitars. We have been so very blessed to have witnessed and heard some the most talented artist during our lifetimes.

[@travelinman072]

I've seen this guy twice in concert and he pours everything into his performances. Great singer and guitar player.

[@robcourtnall5332]

Great reaction! Great posts! Finally the fill ins from Johnny Lang, complimenting other posts. Jonny said he saw a blues player when he was 14 and was so blown away that he asked him for lessons. Record executives heard him and he was signed at 15, so they would not lose him. He was ready at 16, his release was ready and the label, so impressed, gave him backing of the best! A music teacher, GIT grad (you have to be out of this world good to get in), figured out the song fast, but that doesn’t matter. He called Jonny a “stoned cold blues player”, mixing the styles of Albert King, SRV, Robben Ford, but most important, himself. Many use the wah like a toy of sort, but Jonny uses it to make important notes scream, as guitar players can’t just push a note, like a vocalist, or horn players, but tastefully make single notes “cut like ice picks”. This is true. The Wah can add just enough gain to make it tastefully scream, when it makes sense. Why the faces? You are playing, like you are singing and Jonny sings and plays so consistently. A guitar singing is often thought of, as just ripping on it! No! You get a turn to sing, then the guitar gets a chance to sing and mouthing the words, playing the guitar, is thinking singing and the guitar to match. Tasteful wah use, amazing learning curve in 2 years and that teacher needs a hug! Wow! Good on Jonny and all around him. The story is generally right, is nailed in the posts, but I wanted some blanks filled it, so I am just sharing them to compliment posts, loving that Jonny shared this! Freaking amazing! All the best to all!

[@ashleyshayday1526]

Man I feel so old when I see so many reactors reacting to so much music that I was listening to growing up on back when it was all brand new and just came out. Johnny Lang was born January 29, 1981. So he is 41 years old now One year younger than my husband. And I'm fixing to turn 35 years old. This song came out in 1997. So Johnny would have been 16 years old. And I was 10 years old. It was so amazing seeing some hot young teen with so much talent with a bluesy voice.. I was a huge fan of his. I remember the day I first heard this song at 4th of July. My uncle had Johnny Langs cd playing and I fell inlove with Johnny's voice when I heard him sing Lie to Me.. I swear I replayed that song over and over again.. He was just oozing so much talent and sex appeal for a 16 year old boy. It was unbelievable. I was inlove. I had Johnny's name attached to mine and words like forever colored all over my notebook binder. LOL! I had his posters on my wall and one huge poster on my ceiling over my bed. He was the last face I saw before I fell asleep. Mama didn't bother asking how come I placed Johnny's poster over my bed.. I think she was afraid to find out the answer. LOL!!!!! I always had a thing for older guys. Met my future husband when I was 16 and he was 23 years old. Boys my age were so immature and got on my nerves. I grew up so fast and more mature than other girls my age and very responsible. So when I met my future husband Justin back in 2003 when I was q6 we were just friends and co workers for 1 year and a half. But we secretly fell inlove around 6 or so months before I turned 18 but Justin never said a word bevause he was a gentleman. He waited on me to come of age. We shared a close friendship and had so much in common including our love for the same music, music and our strong love for God which was very important to us both. And we even brought out the best in one anotheriur age difference never bothered us. Plus I looked so much older than my actual age. My now late mother trusted Justin and gave him her blessing to date me. I was soon to turn 18 anyway. That was back in early 2005. We got married December 2006. So we have been together for over 17 years and married for over 15 years And we ate still going strong. Amd I look forward to growing old with this sweet wonderful kind hearted hard working and loving man. I am one lucky woman alright. But I still remember some of my girl crushes on guys like Johnny Lang, Nick Carter, Justin Timberlake, Eminem, Layne Staley from Alice n Chains, Rob Thomas from Matchbox 20, Brad Pitt back in the days when he was in movies like Innterview with the Vampire and Legends of the Fall. Oh there is more where that came from. Lol But yes I also got to see alot of these amazing singers and bands in concert back in the day in their prime. And I'm so glad I was able to grow up with these amazing artists.

[@BrettJ_Online]

Great musician. Great live performer. One of my favorite artists to see live. Jonny and his band put on a show that is about the music and not about the flashing lights and smoke. A very humble and down to earth guy.

[@lorigibbs2379]

he did this when he was 15!.. love it

[@andrewowens4231]

Stumbled across this channel by accident. Was listening to Johnny Lang, and up comes this. Subscribe clicked. Good to see someone cracking the same smiles when they listen to this. He was a kid when he released this. Pure soul in that voice.

[@pannachawangkul585]

Highly recommend Jonny's TURN AROUND & A QUITTER NEVER WINS.

[@lottiefaith6935]

I was glad to see Jonny pop up, I love his music and his voice. My brother introduced us to him many years ago when he saw him in concert in Florida, and was blown away. He was younger then and always played in bare feet. My brother said this little bitty barefoot boy came out and started to play and then this huge voice came rolling out!

[@wickedmaineahelizabeth9802]

absolutely love this song have for years. Johnny is an amazing blues player. this song makes this senior citizen get up and shake her bootie. lol i feel it in my spirit. cant sit still. and thats what its all about.

[@pamzavada5269]

Amen sista

[@llPAIGEll]

I love Jonny Lang. I grew up listening to him. Remember falling in love with him on the tv as well as my mom had his cd’s. Saw him a few years ago and he is absolutely amazing live.

[@nadinemarie3811]

I am a huge fan of Johnny Lang.

[@lennapeterson286]

Wow! He was only 15 at time of this? Old soul is right. And the backup singer was amazing too. I loved this. Thanks so much.

[@billsmeathers9390]

Jonny Lang is awesome.

[@lesaserrato3575]

I went to the king dome in Seattle to see the Rolling stones years ago. Johhny Lang opened the show. I believe he was 17 at the time. I went and bought his cd and spun it all the way back home to Gladstone Oregon.

[@joelsimms4636]

This is the official video. You gotta see him live! Keepin the blues alive! Puts on a great show. Thanks for the video. You are always bringing new and old talent. Hope you have a great New Year!

[@elizabethwhite1068]

I heard this right when it came out, he floored me! I was an instant fan. He was so young at the time and already brilliant beyond words.

[@wavy8117]

I just heard Jonny Lang for the first time tonight. I have loved every song so far.

[@mikekrater3189]

welcome to the club brother, all his songs kick ass.

[@Sandy-lg6ez]

I love watching someone find enlightenment and react. BB King took Jonny Lang under his soulful arms. He was stunned at Jonny's talent

[@edwardcorrigan9499]

Ive been following Johnny Lang for about 6 years I love his sound, and from people I've talked to that went to his concerts say he's outstanding on stage. I do like me some good blues

[@deltason5159]

Great song, check his song "Still Raining".

[@nuvoclassic]

Still Raining and I AM (by Prince)' are my all-time fave Lonny Lang songs,

[@donnag2449]

He was 16 and it was 1997. Incredible talent.

[@elainedowell820]

Been watching this kids for some years now. He was good right outta the gate.

[@erinlisabutler7808]

I love watching reaction videos, but I love how you actually watch them without interrupting every 5 seconds! Just watching your face tells me your reaction , then your comments on the end! Love it! Subscribed!

[@wheezy59]

Jonny lang is awesome ❤❤❤

[@wheezy59]

I enjoy watching you and seeing your reaction 😃😃😃😘

[@cambriavictory]

He was so young when he released this album. I watched him live on this tour and he played in bare feet an opened for Aerosmith. It was a great concert at the Shoreline in California.

[@eileen9584]

Big fan of Jonny Lang!! He should be everyone's play list!

[@Hyperbolika]

I saw him perform when he was 16 and then a couple of times after that. The thing I remember the most was seeing all the 40 year-old cougars trying to get on stage with him. Hilarious!!

[@billkop3717]

There's only one Johnny Lang, never get tired of his music.

[@jeffb8832]

I loved watching him before he was famous in Fargo, ND and Detroit Lakes, MN.

[@dmknight08]

Johnny Lang was just as good in concert. Saw him back in the early 2000s. He had a great drummer too.

[@Fuphyter]

This kid was 16 when he wrote/recorded this. He's an incredible guitarist with killer vocals 💜🤟

[@everydaymartialartist]

He was 15 when he recorded it, released it the day before he turned 16

[@briand1972bd]

If I remember right, that song was released, about 21 years ago, in 1997. Admittedly, my memory could be off a little. I think he was 16 when he recorded it and 17 by the time it was released. There wasn't a song on that whole album that wasn't outstanding!

[@krismartikris4834]

That's right. There's a clip when he was 16 and performed on Conan's show. Great as always. Also, if I remember correctly, I believe the guy on the keyboard wrote the song.

[@Tuesdays_Gone]

BK Durio , that’s about right.

[@Nitro1970]

I think he was 15 when he did this

[@elizabethwhite1068]

I still love this whole album! It was one of my favorites and always will be.

[@rdevries3852]

@@Nitro1970 He was. I just made the same comment just above here, but since it's discussed here as well; the album "Lie To Me" (and by extension, obviously, this song) was released one day before his 16th birthday.

[@americanmutt9089]

I saw Jonny back in '97 in Mankato, MN. He had opened for The Rollingstones the night before. He was from the Dakotas region. Before this album the called him "Kid" Jonny Lang. He's writing christian music lately.

[@jacquelinecollier2021]

His voice!!! I absolutely love Johnny as an artist. He puts his heart and Soul in his songs. Powerful.

[@Tattitude241]

He is still jammin'. He had a cameo in The Blues Brothers II movie playing and singing when he was still a teen.

[@JanetLynnJJ]

Only A Man - is my absolute favorite of his. God. His wife...their voices. Acoustic...incredible.

[@buffielee7616]

Love Johnny Lang very soulful voice and can make a guitar scream for mercy! Thank you for sharing!!!

[@buffielee7616]

Johnny Lang stared in Blues Brothers 2000, just the small role he sang in gave me chills I said to my daddy " this kid has a blues soul! "

[@saremile]

Also my favorite song of his is "Breakin' Me"

[@JohnHazelwood58]

yeah!

[@sharondyer3277]

Preach on girl!!! My absolute go to song when I'm in one of THOSE moods. Still Raining is badass also.

[@sophiedash4026]

Love them all! Can't forget Wander this World and Cherry Wine 🍷

[@joelstraubinger5522]

Breakin' Me is fantastic song, so much soul in his voice!

[@Lonetree567]

Johnny Lang Rack-em Up.

[@joyride924]

Yes! I love Johnny Lang. Whole album is great.

[@mrpaxtonquigley]

I just met the guy that played bass on his first 2 albums. Those are my favorite. Yes, Jonny is still out there playing. You should check out a song called "I Am." It was written by Prince. I think it is on his second album.

[@robinaddis-vaughn7271]

Never heard of him. Love it! And, WOW on that guitar playing.

[@angelgrl141]

ANYONE in Orange County California, Jonny Lang is performing at The Stage Coach, This Thursday 6th & Friday December 7 2018...in San Juan Capistrano. What's very ironic, Last time I was at Stage Coach, I was with my hubby. It was his birthday, so I got him tickets to one of his favorite singers... Etta James! My hubby love Blues & Jazz... He loved Langs style in Blues, as well. We were both floored when we first heard him he was just turning 16. I mean the kid was born in 81' and at age 12 was already a master, actually played in places in his hometown Fargo, North Dakota. He got major record deal at 15! Lie To Me.. this was in 97' cray, cray talent... Both of them. The last time we saw him was in 2004 Doheny Beach Blues Festival. Get this, Etta James followed Jonny, and closed out the show. My hubby was in heaven. Anyone remember Breakin' Me, or School Girl? 2005 my hubby was called to Heaven. Pancreatic Cancer. At least he was able to see his favs, together performing just months before. Jonny is now 38, a devoted Christian, married, with 4 children. He's cut a few gospel albums, but recently released "Signs"...i think that's the name. Critics are saying it's his older style. Thanks for the memory 💞🙏

[@loriwilson6386]

Kenny Wayne Shephard- Blue On Black!!!!

[@RCTPatriot75]

King's Highway

[@Thecanadianwitch]

I feel old, i havent heard that song in what feels like years and i can still sing along haha that was n all the radios when i was a late teen

[@kiz1able]

Never heard of this guy but within 3 seconds of the song starting I knew I was gonna love it...the feel of it....BRILL!!! Gonna have to listen to more now!!

[@883mobelly]

His version of Good morning little schoolgirl is awesome!!! It's an old blues cover that several others have done...

[@lilpoohbear653]

Jonny had only been playing guitar for 4 years when he released this album...insane. That man has soul that cannot be faked

[@skaterdude6610]

I have to say, you are doing a great service. I love the fact that you have not heard a lot of these artists. But you are getting exposed to a lot of great and diverse music, from old rock and roll, country, metal and so on. And you are exposing others to music they may not have thought about listening to. So, for this thanksgiving, I will give thanks to you for being so diverse in your selections. Happy Thanksgiving !

[@sstewart5836]

I know I’m two years late and I know everybody wants to suggest songs but he recorded one of the greatest blues songs of all time IMO. It’s called The Darker Side. React to that if you haven’t listened by now.

[@jodidavis1178]

Another favorite song is "Walking Away." He released some good music.

[@wendydotson8891]

You should check out his song “darker side” his best song ever! At 16 when this was made he also opened for for bb king, Aerosmith and The Rolling Stones. I saw him live with Aerosmith, an amazing preformer. As the years went on he went more towards gospel than blues but he still sounds good and he still tours and records. He has 5 or six albums plus one early album under a group name.

[@htxoriginal8619]

My favorite song by Johny Lang is Walking Away

[@GregDaGoblin]

Love that one too, but hard to listen to because it reminds me of my first wife. ;)

[@htxoriginal8619]

@@GregDaGoblin same here

[@jfk64kennedy95]

fell in love with song and Jonny Lang 1st time I heard it

[@sharkamov]

*Modern Renaissance Man:* A a 'musically omnivore' - I just happened to find the exct same video with Johnny performing this evening, and I also noticed your viewing *_&_* 'reaction' from your first impression of this incredible guy. And, let me tell you: I can definitely relate! _Your_ reaction was like a mirror image of my own!!! (I haven't 'looked into' the ''psychological reason(s) for it, but whenever I see & listen to a bona fide artist like this, I almost get tears in my eyes, I guess there's some sublime connecting to the music that just happens, it's a _very_ special feeling, and it just _has_ to be experienced! . . . . High Five from Norway brother! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💓✊🏼

[@priscillamcclure4992]

I have to keep playing this natural born talent! Hope you do more of him

[@storyspinner70]

He's said he wasn't super fond of the things he did this young but I love them. lol

[@janetcarter2183]

I love this song!!! ❤❤❤❤God bless you MRM!!!

[@ScubaSteve254]

He does a lot of gospel now. He's older now. Paris 93 is great.

[@jeremyadamson3233]

So, glad you picked this one up. Love Johnny Lang

[@bradbrown6]

If you get a chance, check out Jeff Healey Band. Jeff is a blues singer and guitarist from Canada who; by the way, just happens to be blind. Take a look at "Angel Eyes".

[@thekingcobra63]

This whole album kicks ass, and he was 16 at the time, voice of a 40 year old man and guitar ass kicking as well.

[@wallyhodges]

Saw him when he would perform at the bars on Beale St. in Memphis, Tn, he was like 13 or 14 at the time....Great blues man.

[@pamelafradette6520]

I saw Buddy Guy and Jonny Lang live on stage, together. Wow! Great night of fantastic music! I loved every second of it. Johnny has a great soulful voice. I grew up not far from Motown, so I listened everyday. Love that soul.

[@bobcobb3654]

Kid’s pretty badass. Gotta be pretty damn cool to finally be able to drive a car and get BB King calling you to open for him.

[@jamesrramey]

Jonny Lang , one of the most underrated guitarist today, a disciple of SRV. Great review , thank you MRM !

[@MichelleVasquez55]

I heard Jonny Lang's first album playing in a store in the mall way back when. I immediately thought he was a middle aged Black blues singer. I could not believe the voice on this teenager! He was channeling the blues singers of the ages. Another example of how Black music has influenced so many musicians.

[@brandoncrimmins6296]

Ok Ty. It's been a year! We need more Jonny Lang reactions! Darker Side A Quitter Never Wins Red light

[@barrywuthrich8530]

Great voice and really sick wide vibrato on his lead work.The 'Lie to Me' and earlier 'Wonder this World' albums were really well produced. This is back when musicians got paid and you still had to buy the music, so the talent was really top notch.

[@markvaars37]

Absolutely love this song!!!!

[@priscillamcclure4992]

Best video yet! 1st time seeing and. Love his voice

[@Shaden008]

Hi Ty, I saw Jonny sing at the Fertile,MN Rec. He was 12yrs old and he sounded like this then. You can imagine the surprise it was when he started singing. Fertile is a small town of maybe 1,000 people. It wasn't long after I saw him that is career began. He was also in the 2nd Blues Brothers movie. My favorite song of his is Red Light.

[@wendel5520]

I would love to hear you react to one of the greatest songwriters of country music Kris Kristofferson. He is a true renaissance man. He was a Rhodes scholar, served in the Army became a helicopter pilot had a appointment to teach at West Point but gave it away to pursue music. He also because a famous actor.. stared with Barbar Streisand in A Star is Born. "To Beat the Devil" or "Sunday Morning Coming Down" are two good ones to try. His writing is top notch.

[@rubytexas1563]

YES...Sunday Morning Coming Down by Johnny Cash...it is so good and REAL

[@rubytexas1563]

Kris was also part of The Highway Men group with Willie and Johnny

[@90hatter90]

I’m so glad I see someone finally reacting to him. I’ve tried to get so many to react to him. Good reaction.

[@avalondreaming1433]

Thank, you! Another favorite of mine!

[@coololelady4847]

I saw in 98 at Joe Louis arena in Detroit when he was opening act for Areosmith...this 15 year old kid came out on the stage barefoot and proceeded to SHRED his guitar...he had voice of an adult man and just oozed soul and blues...I bought his CD the next day and still listen to it. I wish more people did reactions to him becuz hes still playing....brilliant!

[@karioliver1716]

Love your reaction. Chills up the spine!

[@drainmonkeys385]

BB King found him playing in a bar… he was under age and had to have a parent in the establishment… BB King knew he found a jewel

[@papagarth]

One of my favorite songs, but for some reason, this is the first time I noticed how heart wrenching his singing is on this song

[@funmomma123]

When I was a kid, I was tryjng to get a guitar and his mom went crazy over some packaging tape. Talented guy by far. Just a crazy family.

[@jamesgowan3326]

Dude i loved your reaction...you was hooked and was to excited to interrupt the song.. Awesome

[@charlesklein1224]

I heard along time ago, to sing the blues you had have the soul of an old man, this kid must be 75.

[@deansmith9599]

Somewhat of a local legend in the Minneapolis area after he migrated over from North Dakota. This is a great song and he has a few other really good songs that are worth checking out. Even now he is only around 39 or 40 years old. I saw him at New Year's party once in the Twin Cities area when he was just starting out. He has been mentored by some big names. Rock on!

[@jessibrunson3234]

Great song! Love his voice!

[@robertjhill2]

This whole album is outstanding btw...

[@cindyc3981]

Another great artist I'm hoping you'll review is a young man from Scotland named Paolo Nutini. He was discovered as a teen when he was at a concert where the band was very delayed. The promoter asked for a volunteers from the restless crowd to come onstage to sing while they awaited the arrival of the band. Paolo got up and sang and thus began the career of the most soulful singer I ever heard. Please check out his live cover of 'I'd rather go blind', I promise you will be blown away the second he opens his mouth! Talk about an old soul...

[@deborahcornell171]

I've always liked Johnny, he reminds me of Kenny Wayne Shepherd whom I like even more.."Blue on Black".

[@angelleyba5431]

You should listen to I am and wander this world by Jonny lang

[@khloealvarado4592]

Johnny Lang is so electric & soulful. Have to see him performing with Cyndi Lauper who came out with her album Memphis Blue in 2010, The album remained at No. 1 on the Billboard Blues chart for thirteen weeks. The song that they did together which i like is crossroads, but did also did How Blue can you get? Great performance by both.