LOVE IT!| FIRST TIME HEARING Johnny Guitar Watson - Superman Lover REACTION

[@bertisjordan1085]

Gotta checkout "Real Mutha For Ya" by Johnny Guitar Watson. I know Jay will love it! Red Man sampled this song on his first album.

[@gary6846]

Love Johnny Guitar Watson. Next listen to A Real Mother For Ya And Ain't That Bitch Two of my favorites.

[@johnribbinsiv5140]

Real Mother For Ya

[@MrBeezyb88]

This song is a banger

[@jimmayors2315]

He does it all, almost: Johnny "Guitar" Watson - organ, synthesizer, bass, guitar, piano, conga, drums, keyboards and vocals Paul Dunmall - saxophone Peter Martin - trumpet Tommy Robertson - trombone Emry Thomas - drums, backing vocals, production assistant Kerry McNabb - engineer[5]

[@charlielightfoot7006]

"I Want To Ta-Ta You Baby" is my favorite by him. It's beautiful!

[@cla9085]

Yes!!!!!!!!!!

[@blxgrl]

"Ain't" that a B_tch"😅

[@michaeloverby1647]

SWEETNESS FROM "ROLL BOUNCE " THEME SONG

[@avalangrin4904]

Nice reference to the movie “Roll Bounce.” I also thought of that movie when they recently reviewed Hollywood Swingers by Kool and the Gang. 🙂

[@Musicvegan01]

Johnny Guitar Watson released an early rap song called "Telephone Bill". On a related note, check out the 1968 song "Here Comes The Judge" by Pigmeat Markham

[@134rwa]

One day I had that tune playing when I pulled up to a gas station, turned it off to pump gas, then someone shouted at me "Don't turn that off", so I of course turned it back on!

[@clutch236]

Jay & Amber, Johnny "Guitar" Watson actually had three music careers...1952, age 17 playing piano with Jazz artists of that time.......then he picked up the guitar and became a very influential guitar/blues artist with a big innovative "echo guitar" instrumental "Space Guitar"............when times start changinging in the 70s, he re-invented himself again by dressing like a Pimp and playing "Funk/R&B" music. He influenced many top artists (Frank Zappa, Sly Stone, Stevie Ray Vaughn, Etta James wanted to be the "female version" of him), and many more....

[@1dkappe]

Johnny took Etta James on tour with him and mentored her on being a touring musicians and also how to sing ballads.

[@Adam_Le-Roi_Davis.]

He was a great artist, R.I.P. Jimi Hendrix said that he was an influence on him, he worked with Little Richard and T-Bone Walker too. Tracks by him which I suggest are: "Gangster of Love", "Three Hours Past Midnight", "I Need It", "Those Lonely, Lonely, Nights", "A Real Mother For Ya", "I Wanna Thank You", "Ain't That a Bitch", "Space Guitar", "I Don't Want to Be a Lone Ranger", "I Want to Ta Ta You Baby". There are many more but these are good ones to continue with.

[@marioserrano6333]

"A Real Mother For ya" has to be next JGW song

[@cheesesteak59]

Johnny "Guitar" Watson! Yes! He didn't play a billion notes per minute but man could his guitar solo tell you a story! Along with the other songs mentioned in the comments, I like his "Ain't That a B*tch"

[@shannonk.moorer9158]

Many a rock artist and legend considered him the greatest living guitarist, especially after B.B. King's death. He reinvented himself and his sound in the 70s and had a great run - A Real Mutha For Ya, Ain't That A Bitch, Gangster of Love. Ta Ta Ya is also my fave.

[@Whitebrowpriest]

I know I'm likely wasting my time here, but, DON BLACKMAN!! rollin'. "Heart's Desires', "Never Miss A Thing", "Holding You, Loving You".

[@jackieburchell2187]

Loved this funky blues jazz 🎺 his voice ❤️😊🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧

[@tvdroid22]

Dont forget the signature (yes, they played it on the radio back in the day) "Ain't that a bitch." Imspired by the late 70's economy. Very applicable to today as well.

[@loriparks8805]

That's what I'm talking about 😎🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶 this is the Jammmm ,All his songs and albums are Offfff the Hook 🤩and Legendary 🎶🎶🎶

[@ShadowHawk4219]

My man, Johnny Guitar Watson from the '70s. Give " A Real Mother For You " , " The Real Deal " and " I Need It ", and " Your Love is My Love, among others a listen. Johnny sadly passed in '96 while performing in Japan. RiP Johnny.

[@borg30096]

JGW is so Underrated! This Man was so cool, and everyone had his Records, well at least in My Hood!!!

[@blxgrl]

Mine too😂

[@misterdoe]

Johnny Guitar Watson was originally a "conventional" blues artist, before veering toward funk in the 70s. He claimed, as Buddy Guy did also, to have performed a lot of the antics Jimi Hendrix became famous for but before Hendrix.

[@raindogs]

Johnny Guitar Watson died on stage of a heart attack. Supposedly, his last words were "Ain't That a Bitch." Whether that was his comment on life or he was naming his song by the same name is not known.

[@chrisbauder3327]

JGW is the BEST!!! He had a whole string of albums throughout the 70's that were all a funky as could be!

[@blxgrl]

My era yasss! Check out "Aint that a b_tch' by Johnny G. Watson

[@donaldakin492]

Great stuff! Johnny Guitar Watson was a major influence on Frank Zappa, and to me they're both unique and outstanding soloists. Thanks guys!

[@georgessaleh1809]

Perfect!!! Zappa loves Johnny Guitar. “Andy” was a Zappa’s Johnny Guitar kind of influence. Regards

[@wax_poetic_pro_wrestling]

He sang backing vocals on Andy actually and few other songs off Zappa's One Size Fits All.

[@rhondaatkins1776]

So many Hip Hop and R&B/Hip Hop songs sampled this. Most obvious, A Day of Sooperman Lover by Redman.

[@cashflowhustles]

JGW ain't no JOKE!

[@AnthonyWilliams-ot1yk]

Something’s wrong with me. I love this jam!

[@helindove2237]

I love that you checked out Johnny "Guitar" Watson. His song "Real Mother For Ya" still gets quite a lot of airplay on the regular radio stations here.

[@1dkappe]

He played traditional blues in the late 50’s then switched to funk with synthesizers. He was one of the greats. He also mentored Etta James on how to become a touring musicians and how to sing ballads.

[@rhwinner]

I remember seeing his crypt at Forest Lawn cemetery in LA, and wondering who he was. It is a beautiful slab with engravings of his guitars and his name. Long live Johnny Guitar Watson! ❤

[@562goodguy]

Johnny is a bad man! Now if you want some late 70's funk react to Chuck Brown and the Soul Searchers, "Bustin' Loose" will have you dancing in your chair with that Go-Go beat, and those James Brown-like horns. Sweet!!!👍👍👍👍

[@RedBud315]

Ain't That A Bitch still resonates today when you listen to the lyrics. I got exposed to Johnny Guitar Watson around '76 through my oldest sisters friends husband listening to it in his Electra Deuce and a Quarter.

[@horacerobinson7149]

Continue to R.I.P Mr Johnny Guitar Watson ❤. Thanks for this one Jay and Amber. If you can please check out Ain't That A B**** (1976) 😊

[@MrSteveLoucks]

This song is completely new to me. Love the funk. Reminds me of Jamiroquai from a couple decades later. I’d recommend checking out Jamiroquai’s Virtual Insanity.

[@marygoodson4920]

YES!!!!

[@helindove2237]

Yes, I hope they will come to the band Jamiroquai one day. Jay Kay was such a unique artist!

[@scottvanhille5688]

Well this was cool. Never heard this one. Great flow.

[@gregmoquino7896]

From the real mother for you album: It's a real mother for you The real deal Nothing left to be desired Tarzan I want to thank you Yo I'm telling you those five songs are on that album be nice if you can do one at a time can you do the whole album that's a bunch of funky love ballad dancing music it's one of those songs that you could dedicate each song to one another

[@EricRussell-ud8sg]

He was a great artist and sadly he passed of a heart attack on stage performing in Japan. His last hit to chart was in 1995 titled :Hook Me Up" which was a club hit and worth you reacting to.

[@onmysquare3536]

This brings me back to the time me and my pops would drive around Brooklyn in his deuce and a quarter.

[@lucky4724]

While Deployed Overseas in the 70's me and the fella's would sip 🍾 and groove 🎶 to this joint in our barracks when off duty!! Ahhhh the memories!! Shoutout to the ole 86th Tactical Fighter Wing!!🇺🇲💪hooah!! Good guys in bad lands!!

[@frankticasdroppinknowledge2363]

This is my jam! Great guitarist. Had a very futuristic sound before Hendrix, and considered to be on par as far as significance in the development of electrice guitar. Listen to "Space Guitar" from 1954. He became very funk oriented in the 70's-80's, but he was a rocker.

[@sugaraeharris]

GO DOWN THE DAM RABBIT HOLD OF JOHNNY!!!!

[@surlechapeau]

Jay & Amber, you'll love his "Cuttin' In" (slow and bluesy) and "A Real Mother for Ya" (with 5 horn players)!!! some cool nicknames back in the day, George 'Wild Child' Butler and Eddie 'Cleanhead' Vinson come to mind.

[@Skeezer66]

That is an all-time 'pimp' cover album, haha!! I'd say this is a jazzy/r&b style of funk.

[@Skeezer66]

I meant album cover, oops!

[@NicholasSarsby]

Real smooth song, soul, funk and jazz in the mix. Real mother for you is another of his great songs

[@Lexy-w7u]

COULD YOU REACT TO I WANT TO TA TA BABY BY JOHNNY GUITAR WATSON

[@jessem470]

Check out his early hit ( 50’s ) 3 Hours past Midnight JGW is also on Frank Zappa track called Andy Zappa would be an interesting dive and since you like Horns I would suggest start with Peaches en Regalia Sofa. Eat That Question All instrumental tracks

[@Fairygrl_TW]

Super fab, funky blast from the past. Thanx so much, take care, Peace

[@db-gb5xi]

More from era/genre to check out might be guitarist/singer Michael Henderson and his songs Wide Receiver and Firecracker. Also, trumpeter Tom Brown and his song, Funkin' for Jamaica. There's also musician Herbie Hancock's Ready or Not or his 80s hit, Rockit.

[@roslynsavage836]

Thanks!

[@suecurran482]

Bow-Wow, A Real Mutha For Ya, are fun ones, too!

[@XoxoMoot]

Is that where bow-wow got his name from?

[@rosemarywatson1231]

Johnny Guitar Watson is a great story teller. Let's have more!

[@SPTO]

Funny thing is, I was thinking of this song last week LOL Watson had such a varied career that lasted DECADES. Hell, the guy freakin' died on stage playing his funky music.

[@JoeCruz-hs2yt]

my favorite by mr. watson is i wanna thank you would be a good reaction !

[@jdw5678]

Slinky funk! Watson goes all the way back to the '50s, but had his biggest success in the '70s. He had a unique, appealing style. In addition to the other suggestions, check out "Love Jones."

[@tylerhackner9731]

Great artist!

[@eujackmac]

Oh man, this took me back to my childhood cookouts with my family! Good times :)

[@stevenolsen3162]

Johnny is badass... Check out 'It's a Damn Shame'..

[@patrickmclain8735]

❤❤❤JGW is one of my favorites and has a huge rabbit hole of hits. Please do more f his hits as suggested by other subscribers! ❤❤❤

[@stack_of_records]

He is good so good. Used to play the blues and he made it funky. Have the album on vinyl. And other albums. He is ace! The whole album is good people.

[@Ferretbomber]

One of Zappa's faves. When the Zappa Family Trust requested that Eddie Van Halen induct Frank to the RnRHoF, the HoF said Edward was already inducting someone so they had to pick someone else. They said Johnny Guitar Watson. The Family Trust asserts that they were told by representatives of the HoF 'that 'n-word' isn't inducting Frank'. So they ended up with Lou Reed. Lou and Frank had a notorious dislike for each other. So, it's pretty amazing that the RnRHoF would maneuver Lou into position to induct Frank, and also apparently take racist shots at one of Frank's fave guitarists. Thank you very much for the reaction, not every day you hear this under-rated artist reacted to on KZbin.

[@terrencemorris3983]

Good chioice yaw

[@OldManYellsAtSpurs]

Squeeze - Up The Junction Portishead - Glory Box Radiohead - Karma Police Radiohead - Fake Plastic Trees Radiohead - Paranoid Android Ladytron - Destroy everything you touch

[@thebeardedseeker5633]

I like most of those you listed. But I don't think they'll be doing those anytime soon. I could be wrong, but they seem to be going down a rabbit hole of obscure lately.

[@blackprix]

There was so many good songs from the 70s. I completely forgot about this so glad someone told you about it cause it was the bomb and it still is.😮😮😊

[@bam55sgarage77]

Johnny had a career that dates back to the 50's. He was a mentor of Etta James and if you listen Johnny's early music you can hear the influence he had on Etta James. Although Johnny's main instrument was guitar he was a multi-instrumentalist, he was also a damn good pianist.

[@wax_poetic_pro_wrestling]

Johnny Guitar Watson was a multi talented artist. Guitarist, Singer Producer, writer, arranger, and proficient at all instruments. He was relevant and reinvented himself from an R&B Blues artist in the 50s and 60s through being a funk Pioneer in 70 & 80s. Extremely Influential to many artists including another musical giant in Frank Zappa. Here's a few great ones... -Space Guitar (one of the revolutionary guitar songs of the late 50s-early 60s) -Gangster Of Love (the quintessential JGW song...1963 version) -Steppin In -Real Mother For Ya -Ain't That A Bitch -Booty Ooty -Lone Ranger

[@VincentPope-hy3qb]

Love 💕 to see "old gal groove." ❤

[@rudymenchaca9340]

Good fun thanks guys

[@cashus68]

I have all his stuff !! every song rules !! RIP Johnny

[@michaeldalzell6670]

This was in the movie 🍿 “Roll Bounce” which yall need check out on either movie Monday or Film Friday

[@imsirius2]

The horns here, hoping it will get you back to some classic Chicago. " Introduction" is everything you love about Chicago along with an amazing guitar solo for Jay.

[@jackempson3044]

Nothing like a good blues shuffle.

[@cashus68]

His band is the best and him playing the strings, watch his live stuff you will be very happy you did.

[@kennethsampson707]

Checkout " LOVE JONES " by Jonnhy Guitar Watson.

[@mildredpierce4506]

Telephone Bill as one of my favorites. It’s basically an early rap

[@odellsumter805]

We’re No Exception is another good one by him

[@DonP_is_lostagain]

First time I heard Johnny Guitar Watson, was way back in the day in Washington, DC. I was listening to WOOK (Soul sounds for the Soulll City...Chocolate Town, U.S.A.), and they played Real Mutha For Ya, and I was hooked. Others have said it, so let me add my voice to theirs. Real Mutha For Ya is a needed listen.

[@shawnkautzman4879]

Jay and Amber the beginning of this song was sampled in a old rap tune called High Time.

[@youarehere4902]

Please Play Cyndi Lauper - I'm gonna be strong.

[@mrdeetal]

Redman sampled this

[@trajansmethod2050]

if you want to hear him in his pre funk days check "gangster of love"

[@gilshows4660]

1 day of Johnny, theres a lot more ! Old school blues man, put out couple blues/ funk fusion albums early 70s, you’re listening to 1 now, A Real Mother for Ya, is another year after 1977 , Funk Beyond the Call of Duty, 77 also ! Worth checking out, he always has a nice clean stinging guitar solo in the middle !

[@almonraphael8898]

If you gonna check out Johnny, you gotta check out the telephone bill...funky and funny...🤘🏼

[@fantasycamp4000]

Time for more Temptations. Try "Papa was a Rolling Stone"

[@anthonyblakely399]

❤Love me some Johnny Guitar ❤❤❤ good reaction

[@wilsonperez2668]

If you love that funky guitar sound then you should try Ronny Jordan - After Hours or Ronny Jordan Live 🔥🔥🔥 R.I.P

[@chitownlee]

He goes back to the 50's and was one of the influences on Frank Zappa.

[@peterconnolly76]

How about Sigur Ros singing Glosoli . Sigur Ros are , in my opinion, the best band of the 21st century so far and they are from Iceland. Doesn’t matter that they don’t sing in English, their songs are amazing . Also their film clips are fantastic.

[@bobshaw8319]

Nothing left to be desired is his best .. check it out

[@Brother_Dre1900]

Check out Johnny Guitar Watson's "Space Guitar".

[@michaelwilliams-vu2nf]

Telephone bill is another good one

[@PennYanTV]

Heard a good oldie from 1964 today that you might like Gene Pitney's It hurts to be in love.

[@bridgettedenise]

Great song

[@philiptodd6255]

Check out his 1967 duet with rock n roll star Larry Williams with the song too late

[@marygoodson4920]

Thank you for this! I haven't heard it in so long, I think I had the album, too! Makes me think of Leon Ware and Grover Washington Jr, that sexy 70's stuff.

[@loritajohnson5664]

GREAT choice!

[@kevinpayton8295]

EXCELLENT!!

[@jimmyferris]

Love that Will Not Die & About the Dollar Bill

[@mrkrinkle72]

Now you must get into some Frank Zappa! Johnny was his favourite guitarist!

[@sugaraeharris]

now u have to do his hit song Real MOTHER FOR YA..

[@gpxo11]

A Real Mutha for Ya was Johnny's big hit-check it out!!