I'M SO LONESOME I COULD CRY | Classic Country Fingerstyle Slide Guitar | Hank Williams Sr. Cover

[@brandonfiend]

I'm so lonesome, I could slide.

[@spencerlloyd4175]

One of THEE great KZbin comments,kudos sir.

[@sleepywillow6641]

Nice ;)

[@rastus666]

I always thought the slide guitar had a crying sound, so this was the perfect song.

[@sj122s]

If Hank were alive today, your version would put a smile on his face...

[@hunteryoungblood649]

He didn't die, he just went home.

[@pattidonohoo1952]

Heck it puts a smile on my face

[@carlsmith1263]

Somewhere a cadillac sits with its music on...and Hank comes on the Sunday show...Somewhere on a long Lost lonesome Highway

[@PAULY-P]

@@carlsmith1263 58' Plymouth Fury 👊

[@vegard3896]

He is smiling up there among all those legendary country singers songwriters

[@mikeaddis7241]

The first time I heard ‘lonesome” I was kid looking out of the back window of a 38 Ford going down the highway and it was on the radio.

[@rokitman5753]

Legend has it you are still there and the song is still playing : ) GBU

[@tunesmith7437]

Wow...that is the way to say it, bro.

[@loganthorne9849]

Who else read this in the voice of Sam Elliott

[@luluwinke6581]

and when I was a kid looking out that back window, we hit a deer as my own brother flying at 70 traveling to Missouri....your comment made me think about this, damaged and stopped our travels, but it was only noticeable by me as a youngster, that we hit an animal......

[@kathyhollenbach7413]

@Mike Addis, I first heard this song in the '60's. I'm 70 now.

[@DeadDiverDan]

I could almost see the tears rolling off that guitar

[@ihsantriapramanda1973]

Man that's deep

[@jamesblair2338]

I thank Jesus for giving people the talent and ability to play so magnificently

[@merrivale.1229]

Amen! 🙌🏻❤️

[@pjj9491]

maybe next time around Ill get a modicum of this...love Justin

[@user-qt3jo9tw6m]

Jesus + Years of hard work!

[@shermaddictedtorc8540]

the people that give this a thumbs down must be so jealous that they can't play anywhere near this level of ability, talent and dedication to practicing.

[@sockman-pc3dm]

I debated but its too much like hearing a picture of someone gone

[@malcolmbrewer]

It was me before I cut my wrists...

[@heknows5418]

ShermaddictedtoRC probably bagpipe players

[@pjj9491]

naw...theyre just beiber fans...lol

[@bonerzslide]

@@malcolmbrewer take care

[@tedc3895]

I was a little kid when I first memoriized the words to this song . 70 years ago. Its still one of my all time favorites.

[@annemariekaczorowski1863]

So beautiful and relaxing. This is Sittin’ on the porch music.

[@daniellindberg7914]

Being able to make a guitar "speak the words" for itself is the key to all great guitar players. Hank would be proud.

[@redbed1604]

The lyrics of this song have been taught in some Universities as pure poetry. "The silence of a falling star", who else would have seen it that way? Incredible.

[@twoartistic]

Damn, first time hearing this on a resonator. This is how it's done. You were at around 25k subscribers when I first discovered you playing a cigar box. Congratulations on 700k. You deserve every ounce of success you are having. Your journey and voice on that journey is an unfolding that serves up delightful installments like this delicious treat. Thanks for adding rich colors to the tapestry of living!

[@codyloiselle7736]

we often throw the word 'deserve' around alot, but Justin truly DESERVES to have the 9 MILLION sub count other channels garner by doing stupid stuff. this is a genuinely and immensely talented individual who has never created a second of bad content

[@kathyhollenbach7413]

@cody loiselle, very well said!! I agree, think he is gifted.

[@elijacub99]

Had to pull over this man just mad me another grown ass man sob and never said a word.

[@LoneWolf-McWeed]

Man, I bet Hank III is absolutely lovin’ this version.

[@brianbochow]

2.56am east coast Australia... just hit the sack needed some good music to listen to and once again mate you have delivered...cooee!

[@shanebrbich5698]

👍🇦🇺

[@brianbochow]

@@JCB04359 THANKYOU for the invitation John but I am not rejoining Facebook for any reason what so ever mate...I,'ve become happy again without all of the negativity that's generated by petty individuals and organisations that use that site...Not too mention the dictatorship of the owners of Facebook and their unfair rulings on certain subjects and conversations that do not involve them...Also the sub culture of "Internet Trolls" how peaceful my life is now by using my data credit on u-tube and conversing and listening to the many talented individuals that maintain their own channels without the interference of some negative stirring troll whose only goal is to upset others lines of thought and creativity... No mate I will keep it as it is and tune into the genius guitar talent of the above person in my own time...regards B.J.

[@tnfarmer37]

My Dad, Jim Farmer, played steel with Marty Robbins. He'd like this Justin. Good job

[@pjj9491]

Love steel...ck out Robert Randolph if u dont know him...sounds like srv

[@mkultra7316]

hey friend, is there any way to contact you?

[@mkultra7316]

@@JCB04359 I didn't mean you, just the original poster - tnfarmer 37

[@tnfarmer37]

@@mkultra7316 Twitter @nelsonfarmer DM me there

[@waytothewill]

It is not only the songs you skillfully perform, but it is also your overall attitude toward all of this culture. Whenever I see a new video posted, I know that I will not only enjoy some impressive performance, but it is very likely that I will receive some essential information about the song/artist. Thank you as ever, Mr. Johnson, you are a true gem.

[@thehouseofronin9209]

Gotta love getting a new video with Justin playing on that majestic sounding resonator!

[@damama4209]

I have always loved this melancholy song.

[@cheems2885]

This is the best song to listen to on a rainy night on the front porch with a pint of jack

[@laume702]

I have never seen anyone put so much feeling into their music.

[@mikebradley5853]

You didn't just nail it : you took it to the essence wow. Thank You

[@mammydammy]

I can't believe you play Hank. That's way too cool. Man that sounds good.

[@sandoncrowder7839]

“If Hank Sr. wasn’t a blues singer then I ain’t from Texas” - Charlie Crockett

[@enriquevillamizar4421]

From Venezuela JJ you are an inspiration for me now at 57 years old ... I bought a used yamaha acoustic guitar F310 .. to try to follow just 5% of your steps, you are incredible .. the type of music you play I have liked since I was 17 years old ... and for that time I bought a new Yamaha that I sold the next two years to seek a career. Today retired I want to resume that great project by following a legend like you .. take care son .... I am always pending of your new videos ...

[@michaelbezek3878]

I never cease to be amazed with mr. Justin’s melodic style...he’s truly an innovator...he plays mezmorisingly...you’re experiencing contemporary 👍 greatness...a legend before his time...he deserves all the recognition “now”...I sincerely appreciate you...⚡️😎⚡️

[@defzeppelin7036]

If hank was around to hear I’m sure he would be real proud man

[@shawnr771]

Hank is singing along. Cant you hear him and the Drifting Cowboy band?

[@lisabates8982]

I'm feeling very lonesome and feeling like crying😢 ...but Justin has put a smile on my face once again😄... Thank you brorher✌, that was great🤘🎸...

[@justinjohnsonlive]

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[@danseyler4455]

HEY FRIEND, you may be on to something with that HANK WILLIAMS tune. A collection of Hank Williams' hits might sell as an album. SLOW AND DESPERATE played your way, Hank's greatest hits album is in my CAR CD player... But only if JOHN PRINE is not in the player ?

[@williamrobertson1563]

Telling everyone I know to subscribe and 👍. One million is just around the bend.

[@carlsmith1263]

Favorite Hank song is Lost Highway...kinda wrote that for folks like me I feel. The Blues runs deeper than the Blue Skys over Montgomery or the Blue Grass of Southern Kentucky.

[@johnharper2252]

Justin Johnson Respect Justin Respect your a class act 2020 John Harper UK from an unknown fan x

[@prakritisinghchahar3044]

When will I be able to play like this?

[@brianaxb9429]

you definitely hit the nail on the head with that haunting ghost tone. awesome!

[@billdyke9745]

One person has hit the downthumb. Either a slip of the finger or he's off the scale lonesome. Many thanks. One of my favourite songs excellently played.

[@martincummins8528]

Truly delicious there young Justin, Hank would be well impressed, i'm sure.

[@andyford8359]

I thank the Lord everyday for my two favorite guitar pickers! Duane Allman and Justin Johnson! The two most soulful cats i've ever heard!

[@irishelk3]

A very sincere song by the great Hank Williams. We’ve all been there I think.

[@paulg444]

Hank Williams is soaring like an eagle with every bar !!

[@louverzola4780]

Not wrong JJ They are Magic! You are making him smile in the Sky !!!!!!!!

[@destincrain8546]

Sounds like past memories. Old friend never forgotten about. How special

[@serega_nomad8145]

Джастин, Спасибо большое. В конце дня, посмотрел новости со всего мира. Везде все плохо. Включил этот ролик и сразу все проблемы, стали не важными)) Здоровья вам и вашим близким

[@Arevat_Kornilova]

Да, точно...

[@michaelinsc1644]

There could not be better bourbon sipping music than this. Many thanks, Justin!

[@minnesotamarine9861]

Well now I gotta go get my aged 20 years bottle and give it a try.

[@sledge1960]

There's just no end to this guys talent, I could listen to him for a month and never get bored.

[@shawnskiba5874]

Thats not just sad, you got that guitar's lower lip trembling! Nicely done, brother!

[@zman4539]

Justin when Hank Sr. was asked what the hell was his secret he simply said 'sincerity'. This masterful arrangement captured the sincerity of that song exactly as he wrote it and sang it ! Remarkably well done!

[@arissp4950]

Hank Williams is the best of the best. So is his Grandson Hank Williams III.

[@hunteryoungblood649]

Amen.

[@pattidonohoo1952]

Jr. gets in there somewhere

[@hunteryoungblood649]

@@pattidonohoo1952 Nah, he sould out, he ain't country. Hank III ain't full country, but more than his dad, and original.

[@pattidonohoo1952]

@@hunteryoungblood649 I guess I still like those 80s hits he had

[@pattidonohoo1952]

I did hear Sam sing the Weather Man, it was really good

[@minnesotamarine9861]

I went to middle school with Hank and we did this song together while watching the reruns of The Sinking of the Titanic from some video they had of it back then.

[@rebelrocker7494]

He's Making The Guitar Sing Again,,Sounds Great,,Legend Right Here,Stay Safe and Keep Rockin 🤘🖤🙏✌

[@TOMG12XU]

Beautiful. For beautiful & ugly, there's Down. I LOVE you both! Thank you Justin! You rule.

[@CatsPajamas23]

Truly. Those songs have the special touch that was Hank Sr.'s.

[@redbed1604]

This song is pure poetry. The lyrics of which has been taught as poetry. Who else but Hank Williams could have written " the Silence of a falling star" I would have nevr thought of the "silence".

[@ned5749]

By the way Justin, I watch all your videos. You play all the style I love , you truly make, the instrument you're playing,sing the words and make the person listening not only hear the words, but also feel inside the true heartfelt emotion you project in your playing have brought tears to my eyes....Thank you, Justin, from the bottom of this ol man's heart and soul,a hippie

[@katherinehunter9526]

Light a candle for all the lost and lonesome souls. I love the way you make Guitars talk for you, you Magical Musician. ✌💜🔮🎸🎶🙏 🐈🇨🇦😎

[@mariedurand6935]

merci JUSTIN pour ce moment zen très agréable et en plus vue sur la nature j'appelle ça un petit bonheur du jour 😀👍🗼😷

[@MrCretemaniam]

The miracles of KZbin in this hard time Getting to hear the best artists in the world that I would never had heard And meet some really great people too ? Can't ask for much more than that !!!

[@pjj9491]

Love Justin. look at all his other videos...great comments...him playing w a shovel and a spark plug socket for the slider...amazing

[@historyranchbyfellowprimo6637]

Each time you listen to this, it goes as a prayer to Hank's soul. I will keep this in loop now!

[@TomEntrican]

Being a Hank fan for so many years, this cover just blew me away. It captures a true blues sound that says as much as the lyrics ever did. I will be back for more.

[@notme3686]

Don't need the words with this one but i can't help but hear the words with this one. Damned beautiful. I don't want it to end.

[@steveperry3538]

I was alive when this song was recorded. You captured it. Very well done

[@Mystixism]

Bringing back memories of my daddy. He sang hank to me when I was little. Thank you

[@danilrusinov6703]

Просто отличная игра на гитаре! Как же приятно вас слушать! Как всегда великолепно!

[@elijuarez7921]

Justin is a reincarnation of an old southern soul.

[@oscarmolinasoriano5607]

❤

[@tonybol7881]

JJ - solo master, Wow, he puts a lot of excitement in slowness.

[@creaversum]

You did it again! Wow! All words drifted away. Beauty remained in silence!

[@patrickgibbons8353]

True greatness a song covered by so many artists,so many styles. Absolute perfection!

[@willlewis153]

You play this so damn well. This song will always have a special place for me. It was my grandpa’s favorite song and we played it at his funeral a couple months ago.

[@danhutchinson8649]

Takes me back to 1966 when I was a teen listening to B.J. Thomas sing this....I know it's a Hank Williams song, heard his version many times but next to B.J.'s version this really hits home....Thanks again Justin. You really nailed it..Damn, is all I can say anymore when I hear you do what you do...so good!

[@WAWALa880]

I'm from Birmingham Alabama Hank's home state and I know he and hank jr. are proud of this

[@oliviarinaldi5963]

Listening to you always makes one feel so good. Thanx for making the world just better Justin.

[@coolmum47]

I could listen to this for hours and not get bored .... it's just so mind-blowingly beautiful :)

[@williamrobertson1563]

Don't know why but brought me back to Sunday mornings playing in the church band. You have a way of bringing up memories with your music thank you

[@cecilyerker]

I first heard the original version of Hank Williams I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry when I watched Ken Burns documentary series Country Music. It felt like something that had existed for all time that I had known forever despite never having heard it before.

[@MrEric622]

Solid gold. Thank you JJ. Keep the greats alive.

[@mikew8425]

Thanks for all your bluesey music Justin you and Ray Cooder have that special sound when you play.cheers from Sweden

[@d.vincent6190]

Hank Williams would be proud, thanks Justin. God bless

[@dl22al10]

Your covers never sound like covers. You add such an awesome vibe. I’m sure Hank is smiling

[@galenstevenson918]

The very definition of a tear jerker.

[@yosoyperez-ley2096]

Ohhhh my Lordy This is incredible men !! Wow !! It Makes me feel like drink and sing ... 👏🏼

[@kholbrook203]

How you can play a slide.❤️ I’ve always loved that song and now I love it even more. No words, just tears. Awsome❤️

[@johnsomebody972]

What can I say that was just beautiful Justin thank you for sharing. As always your an inspiration to us that are old and struggling to play. Thank you GOD Bless

[@williamgruby4363]

Seems to add the inflections of his heart. Love this

[@scotttracey3748]

I'm so lonesome, Doesn't get any better than that.

[@andririki1298]

I'm not even lonesome ,but listening to this still gives me the blues.

[@pilgrim9392]

That was awesome!!! My dad use to play that song more than any other before he passed away, and if he could have heard your version I am sure it would have brought tears to his eyes...It had that effect on me, so I know it would have to him....Thank You so much for recording this and posting it...It was magical!!!

[@velocevayford8054]

This perfectly captures that almost happy resignation to being alone Thank you for your soul balm Mr. Johnson

[@jakebeasley3578]

Your ability to play so many different types of music and guitars is truly amazing.

[@jamesfrancisco3130]

Wonderful, as always, Justin. I'm in total awe of you're musicianship.

[@lucebruno644]

Sounds more like Hanks voice than other people singing it. Speaks both to hanks incredible voice and JJ's playing

[@stacycollier7134]

Great channel this song reminds me of my grandfather sitting in the livingroom gust picking away he is the reason I picked up the guitar thank you sir for your videos

[@2manyspruces]

And yet another mesmerizing performance!

[@danielnorris6226]

I keep coming back to this song. Such a wonderful arrangement. It is so expressive you can hear the sorrow out of those strings.

[@beverlykelsall2441]

The more I listen to you Justin, the faster you're becoming my guitar hero! You have such a beautiful talent.

[@frankgaletzka8477]

I like this Song He has the total Blues All the best to you Frank

[@thomasmartinscott]

I've lost track of how many versions of this song I've heard, but this is up there in my favorites.

[@117rebel]

Oh man that is Heavenly to the ears!!!

[@tonymcnamara9368]

Now that's what I call chilled!

[@thebeepolen76]

This guy can play anything. I swanney! I bet he could even play opera.

[@RB-hj9iq]

I’m learning how to play and started watching your vids this year and really enjoy them..you’re such a talented artist. The finger pick tutorial you made has taught me how so I watch it over and over as I learn. I’m sure it’s not high on your list but would you consider doing any more tutorial vids in the future?

[@tooge47]

Dub in Hank's vocals, what a HIT you'd have

[@Southsideboystyle]

That so reminds me of my grandfather. Kinda bought a tear to a guy here. Nice job

[@williamgruby4363]

Already a subscriber and have been a BELIEVER. Talents, like Hank's, don't come along often and it's good when recognized. I'm in my 70's and love listening to Hank and, like yourself, have trouble singling out any particular favorite. Same goes with your body of work Justin. Since I found it I have been exploring youtube and letting my wife know I finally figured out what I want for Christmas. Truly enjoy the magic of your fingers in your videos. I've been amusing myself with a cheap guitar I bought when my son was born 48 years ago. Self-taught and never got very good but good enough for me and you give me ideas for other tunes I should try. Thank you for your wonderful contribution to the world of music.

[@barbarafields7551]

I could listen to your playing all day..

[@wesleysmith5580]

Smooth as Silk Little Brother just Smooth ! Wonderful Justin !