Lynyrd Skynyrd's "Ballad of Curtis Loew" on the 3 String Shovel Guitar!

[@justinjohnsonlive]

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[@leos2098]

Done👍 Awsome👍👍👍

[@Shaggy_Spitfire_Sk83R]

Damn homie that was sick

[@CJBell-ds9gc]

Just did last night.

[@jeffjessee]

One of the best songs ever wrote. It was the beginning of the blues for me It's a beautiful song.

[@maxfreeman484]

Love it

[@stuartkelly4812]

People said don't use tools like this Them people all was fools, Cause Justin you're the finest shoveler to ever play the Blues

[@randystalnaker9831]

Classic reply

[@brownwarrior6867]

Digging this reply 🤘🏼😎

[@jerrycrandall4008]

I'm digging it . The last thing you ever play . Looks like a hole lot of fun lol. Looks a nice as my hoe. ..lol

[@raymondcampanini6847]

STOOPID me I used my guitar to dig a hole

[@sebione3576]

Legend has it that this man's hair blows even when there's no wind at all.

[@literallyasneeze2135]

Shovel Jesus

[@richardmaxon4084]

What do you think he made the strings from🐒

[@annalanzotti-venrick3989]

Eerie! I love this... 💔😞💛💛💛💛💛

[@theonebeam]

it makes me so uncomfortable, like fking brush it plss

[@lackofadvice]

@@theonebeam it looks perfectly fine... it gives such a nice vibe when he’s playing this song and his hair goes along with it !

[@ohiofishingextreme2320]

Wow bro i just lost my wife sunday morning after 15 years togeather and just happened on this song what a wonderful sound that really just moved my soul and gave me a moment of peace god bless man thank you.

[@jackwyatt1218]

Peace be with you and yours.

[@ohiofishingextreme2320]

@@jackwyatt1218 Thanks means alot

[@umarelimbaev02]

Firstly I would like to mention that I'm from Russia therefore sorry if i say something wrong. I'll repeat the one who already wrote you: Peace with you. Don't let the sorrow get you lost in the life, I think your wife wanted you to be always happy no matter what happens.

[@ohiofishingextreme2320]

@@umarelimbaev02 Thank you Brother peace and love to you and your family..

[@Peppersfirst]

Sorry to hear of your loss Brother. It seems we're all getting hit with the hardest things these days. This life is such an insane rollercoaster. I hope you find peace or whatever you need to keep moving forward. Soak up some sun. Breath some fresh air. Godspeed to your lovely wife and blessings to you. 🙏

[@ericdehart4332]

I think Ronnie, Allan, Ed, Leon and Billy are smiling in Heaven. I wonder what they would think to hear this played on a shovel? I’m certain Gary would appreciate it. Miss the Skynyrd boys. You’ve done a great Job Justin Johnson!

[@TourmotoDesign]

The fact that you’re using a spark plug socket for a slide makes me very happy.

[@danrowley6934]

Justin is anything but conventional. Reminds me of Hendix.

[@truckerkevthepaidtourist]

that's all the late great Lowell George ever used..and it had to be a Sears Craftsman because back in the day you can return it to any Sears for free and get another.

[@Kryynism]

@@truckerkevthepaidtourist that's what I use. Bought it from sears a year before they went under. Craftsman still has that lifetime warranty, they're just sold through Lowe's now.

[@CorneiliusLibowitz]

@@Kryynism No pun intended.............

[@truckerkevthepaidtourist]

@Allan Tidgwell well and you're right about that you could use anything I vuse cigarette lighters in the past. however Lowell George only use Sears Craftsman spark plug sockets and he made it known that's the point here we know you can use a slide for anyting out of whatever you want. the reason I made this comment is because of the authenticity he tried and paying homage to the late great LG

[@AdventureIndiana]

Most shovels are doomed to a life of hard work like loading and unloading gravel. Some shovels hit the jackpot and get turned into this.

[@te171te]

Yeah, Justin’s go to shovel heaven!

[@foggywoods8463]

Some shovel shit, others shovel hits.

[@TimmyTenThumbs]

​@@foggywoods8463 2 years later and this comment got me laughing...

[@foggywoods8463]

@@TimmyTenThumbs Jeez, barely remember this. Still, ain't wrong.

[@TimmyTenThumbs]

@@foggywoods8463 Damn right.

[@abekantarovich6612]

Justin, you just brought Curtis Loew to the 2020 forefront. The Skynyrd boys are up there proud to hear their music appreciated with such style. That slide is too sweet!

[@petergoestohollywood382]

Captivatingly tranquilizing. Could listen for hours on end.

[@novalycans2964]

Justin Johnson. is my favorite finger picking Guitarist in the world. I could watch him all day and listen to him all day all night. I find myself so fascinating with him. I definitely always get lost in a peaceful mode listening to Justin Johnson.

[@reaper1874]

Proves you don't need $4,000 Les Pauls or $2,000 Strats to sound great. Just a friggin shovel.

[@tracylemme1375]

I think it proves that you don’t need a LesPaul or a shovel. You need imagination.

[@photofan6254]

I've got a six string guitar,must be twice as easy to play song yeah? As if.... Justin consistently shames me

[@TempoDrift1480]

If you need to be able to fret something then you sure as fuck do. Comparing this to a Les Paul is like comparing a Kazoo. Nothing to do with it.

[@lespaul5015]

Nah u need a Les Paul or Strat

[@fuckinmetalhead88]

Money dont buy skills...

[@memphislp1]

One of the best blues musicians of our century! Keep it up Justin!

[@LoneWolf-McWeed]

How about one of the best musicians of ALL-TIME

[@DarkKhagan]

It seems like nearly everyone has similar coming of age experiences from the mid-late 1970s hehehe. I clearly remember the first time I had some Boone's Farm wine back in the day, it only came in two flavors "Apple Blossom" and "Strawberry Hill." It wasn't too long before we graduated from Boone's to Mickey's Malt Liquor in the barrel shaped wide-mouth 12 oz bottles sometimes referred to as "grenades!" But no matter what we were drinking or partaking of whenever we heard this song, we would all stop and get real quiet just like you was in church on Sunday morning...listening to one of the best blue's songs ever made. Thank you Mr Justin Johnson for playing one of my all time favorite songs with such soul and tone! 🎸

[@billydee4272]

Mickey Big-Mouths felled many a good man!🥴

[@MrDmorgan52]

It came in Wild Mountain too. Actual grape flavor. I got so drunk and sick on that crap

[@Kevin-hn6wp]

@@MrDmorgan52 Mine was strawberry , couldn't eat strawberries for years .

[@jackrhodes4440]

Best thing about mickey's was playing caps

[@teenapittman4241]

My favorite was 'Tickle Pink', but it was hard to find. So it was usually 'Strawberry Hill' or 'Wild Mountain' for us. My least favorite was 'Apple Blossom'. I don't drink wine til this day.

[@GoosePondHideoutWithRob]

Lynyrd Skynyrd is one of my favorite bands. Justin, you inspired me to build a shovel guitar last month. You are truly a gifted soul. Thank you.

[@georgeyoung613]

Just amazing. The sound you pull out of that shovel and just 3 strings is mind boggling. You definitely have some crazy impressive skill and talent.

[@gwag8410]

Man I haven’t heard that tune in a long time! Sweet...

[@PatNetherlander]

Cause Justin you're the finest slider to ever pick the blues!

[@JJohnston4Life]

Shovel

[@fredpace5087]

Some men where made to work on and modify HDs .You are made to build and play guitars and music . Hats off to you J. Johnson .

[@DiscoStuLikesDiscoMusic]

"...And playing the shovel tonight we have the incredible Justin Johnson!!"

[@pursmok1577]

There many great blues guitarist But I would consider JJ one of the very best we have today. ONE FAVORITES OF THE HEAVY SWAMP WATER BLUES ON FRETLESS GUITAR 👍👍 GREAT MUSIC IS WHAT IS KEEPING ME SANE WITH THE ALL PROBLEMS OR COUNTRY IS HAVING IT'S MY ESCAPE FROM THE REAL WORLD. THANKS FOR THAT JUSTIN 👏👍👏👍👏

[@Terrystone80]

My favorite as well

[@asiaasia2157]

Yes that one is simply amazing. Could be a movie soundtrack

[@petraws5911]

These 57 dislikes are from people that they are dead inside them... This music touches your soul man ..

[@scottskinner577]

They'll be voting Kanye 2020

[@hymesinc]

People who couldn't find a shovel when they needed one.

[@antonybraus325]

Scott Skinner HEY. We’d be voting for Kanye cause it’s the meme of a lifetime to vote for Kanye hahaha

[@truth-Hurts375]

Not all people are soul people...I am a soul man..man !! I hit the like button.😊

[@MaksimHuzmiev]

​@@hymesinc Maybe that farmers, whose barn the guy took this shovel from

[@oldguy5381]

Can’t tell how long I’ve been weighing to here you play one of my favorite songs on you channel. You did good kid. Thanks

[@shable1436]

That made me sleepy af, is that weird? Its like the best sleeping peaceful jam with not screaming notes, just smoothness. Nicely done Justin

[@fleetwoodsoup7443]

I was listening this song around 5 hours ago, while touring with my bike on loop lol. This is one of my favourite Lynyrd Skynyrd songs of all time...

[@PatNetherlander]

Hearhear!

[@forslavjo]

It's a great one. Definitely one of my favorites.

[@cricket22RR]

Been listening to it on repeat for the last 2 weeks for some reason, just keeps getting stuck in my head while at work in the shop. So I say fuck it I guess everyone about to hear again for the 40th time this week🤣

[@johnnichols9056]

I don't know how anybody can't be impressed by this. True ingenuity combined with some off the wall stuff can make quite a few things as good or better than purpose built stuff in a factory, cause this was purpose built when it comes down to it. Dam good job!

[@ben2687]

If you want to know what "being cool" looks like, just watch this man.

[@alancandy6080]

I’m digging this shovel music, Justin! You have talent in spades. Greetings from the UK.

[@chainsawmike01]

Naw, hes got talent in shovels! 😂

[@jaymeanderson5121]

I see whatcha did there😉😆

[@GodBlessedAmerica]

3 strings sounds like 12. Awesome. Truly a Skynard classic. Well done brother. 🎸🇺🇸🙏🏼🗽✊🏼

[@MOAB-UT]

Less is often more.

[@chadbutler3277]

Justin I hope you are living right cuz we need you around for a long time!

[@cityfarmerszym899]

I've always wanted to hear your version of this song! Thanks! One of my favorite Skynyrd songs!

[@johnwortham6398]

Dude you are one of the best musicians I have ever heard. You inspired me at 39 years old to pick up the guitar about 10 months ago from watching your videos and I have been in love with 6 strings ever sense. I use to think playing was just something you do but I see now it’s a lifestyle. And I’m no pro at all but when I plug in my guitar all my problems disappear and it helped me through some real hard times the last year. And it all starting from watching one of your videos. So thanks for what you do and never stop. It saved my life

[@RedIron1066]

Wish I had words to describe how your playing makes me feel...can’t thank you enough for sharing!

[@lynette.]

Thank you for sharing this. Just beautiful.

[@pameladecicco6509]

Thank you Justin for honoring my request. You cheered me up. My Mom passed on Thursday, and I cannot return to U.S to bury her because of restrictions. Thank you so much. I just love the two of you to bits. ❤🍀🇮🇪

[@Wes12622]

This song will always be one of my all time favorites and just has so much genuine SOUL in it. Gives me goosebumps

[@codychickadee5095]

Awesome. I swear I could hear Ronnie's voice in there. Great stuff.

[@pameladecicco6509]

RVZ was Skynryd.

[@jothankyou2]

Sure can hear him🌿😌😇

[@noname-dz7ed]

@@pameladecicco6509 I live pretty close to the ronnie vanzant park in lake Asbury fl..kind of wish they didn't shut free bird bar down. At jax beach

[@malcolmtudor8039]

I'm getting goose bumps. Think Ronnie is smiling somewhere. Nicely done.

[@pameladecicco6509]

Unreal. Listening right now. Talk about synchronicity...thanx.💙

[@Coopdog1911]

One of my favorite songs to sing, now I can see how it is played, this is practically a guitar lesson. Thank you Justin Johnson Sir, you are amazing.

[@jothankyou2]

Chills run through me. Close my eyes with a smile on my face. Miss them🎆🕯✨😌

[@shawnr771]

I can see them listening.

[@jothankyou2]

Soothing us all that will listen🎶🎸🎤

[@nolasteele3479]

I have always loved this song and this version is brilliant.❤

[@allanribeiro9354]

Eu amo lynyrd Skynyrd, linda homenagem ! Saudações do Brasil

[@craigthomsen6250]

The best person I ever heard play Curtis loew was my brother Curtis Thomsen, he could Jam like you ain't never heard. He passed on January 31st of this last year . He would blow you away. I miss him so much, my idol!!! he was awesome.

[@mikeloeffler2801]

Good job Justin one of my favorite songs you rock man love to see some more Skynyrd👍🏻

[@batata3522]

How can, Justin Johnson sound so good, in every single video he posts, for god sake this was a shovel, and now hear the pure joy in wave form it produces

[@adamwagner1987]

Feel those emotions .. feels like unity stretched through your soul all the way to something nobody will know

[@ApologeticsandEvidence]

Awesome, bro. This song is totally underrated.

[@marklarson1584]

You never cease to amaze me bro. Keep playing and making this world a little bit better of a place to live in;

[@TheShayneMay]

My absolute favorite Skynyrd song ever! Thanks Justin!

[@get__some]

they ain't a song ever made comes close to this 1 history

[@djladymojeau6661]

I can't think of a better person to play a tribute to Curtis Loew... hella yeah.

[@davidrawson7414]

SOUNDS AWESOME JUSTIN. YOU'RE THE BEST BROTHER. I JUST LOVE HEARING YOU PLAY. YOU COULD PLAY A BOAT OAR WITH A RUBBER BAND FOR STRINGS AND MAKE IT SOUND GREAT. KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK MAN.

[@santiagousa1]

Wow ! wasn't expecting that. Absolute GOLD. Glad I trip on this in my Skynyrd foray.

[@dianegreen6635]

Oh Justin...that is one of my favorite tunes..I could hear Ronnie singing bout Curtis. That was awesome. Sure hope you had a great 4th. Much love

[@glinnphillips4884]

Not meny people impresse me, but the way you play really does. Love it

[@dbuck5350]

Aww, man! Whatever I could say about this, everybody else already said it here. Thanks, JJ.

[@JPRibner]

Straight magick. Seriously. Straight fucking magick. Love the sounds. Keep 'em coming!

[@maximemartinet8478]

You got the blues in you Man!

[@swimcat2333]

In my wheelhouse now!!!! Grew up with this!!!! Love your rendition, of this------ and everything else you do!!! Your are a real artist!!!

[@monsterkxf]

Awesome Dude!! I’m glad to see you have a trusty old Estwing!! 🤘🤘

[@TheWrathsblade]

This goes a long way to show how truly universal music is. Everyone knows and understands music, without ever needing words and pretty much ANYTHING can be used to make it. Good stuff.

[@fahimzia8023]

Awesome .... Thanks

[@ranman58635]

You've honestly given me a life in the music world. I couldn't have done it without you and your lessons. True Master of art

[@nowhereimportant9444]

I've seen him playing on damn near every thing out the shed .shovel gas can socket my god ...? What's next? Rake ? Lawnmower? Tiller ? Is there anything this man won't put strings on and play? #1 word ...... Awesome 👏👍

[@patdawkins6785]

In these terrible times, you’re the one thing that keeps me going. Thank you. Wish I could play one of those.

[@mclaughing1786]

Well, I used to wake the mornin' Before the rooster crowed Searchin' for soda bottles To get myself some dough Brought 'em down to the corner Down to the country store Cash 'em in, and give my money To a man named Curtis Loew Old Curt was a black man With white curly hair When he had a fifth of wine He did not have a care He used to own an old Dobro Used to play it 'cross his knee I'd give old Curt my money He'd play all day for me Play me a song Curtis Loew, Curtis Loew Well, I got your drinkin' money Tune up your Dobro People said he was useless Them people all were fools 'Cause Curtis Loew was the finest picker To ever play the blues He looked to be sixty And maybe I was ten Mama used to whoop me But I'd go see him again I'd clap my hands, stomp my feet Try to stay in time He'd play me a song or two Then take another drink of wine Play me a song Curtis Loew, Curtis Loew Well, I got your drinkin' money Tune up your Dobro People said he was useless Them people all were fools 'Cause Curtis Loew was the finest picker To ever play the blues Yes, sir On the day old Curtis died Nobody came to pray Ol' preacher said some words And they chunked him in the clay Well, he lived a lifetime Playin' the black man's blues And on the day he lost his life That's all he had to lose Play me a song Curtis Loew, hey Curtis Loew I wish that you was here so Everyone would know People said he was useless Them people all were fools 'Cause Curtis you're the finest picker To ever play the blues

[@lurch2111]

Is this song about a real guy

[@mclaughing1786]

@@lurch2111 ive been reading a hank williams documentary and it seems pretty in line with a situation he had growing up. But the black guys name was T tut I believe. There was never anything recorded of him or even a photo, but apparently he was damn good.

[@lurch2111]

MC Laughing thank you

[@alg4075]

Derek Wright The band’s website says that the song is based on a composite of people. These people actually lived in the Van Zants‘ original neighborhood in Jacksonville, Florida. Specifically, the country store “is based on Claude’s Midway Grocery on the corner of Plymouth and Lakeshore in Jacksonville.” The business has since been renamed Sunrise Food Store, but still occupies the same location. The specific spelling of the surname comes from Ed King. He wrote the liner notes for the Second Helping and decided to name the bluesman after the Jewish Loew’s Theatre

[@pa-pad3781]

THANKS 👍

[@tonyhurst6544]

Curtis loew would be proud of this . Brilliant performance Justin. Thanks for sharing .

[@byFlights]

You can’t be serious, I was about to click away from KZbin and caught this out the corner... just when I thought you couldn’t blow my mind more than you already have 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@gracehill6646]

I listened to this song every morning of my life my junior year of high school in 1981. I spun it on vinyl!

[@addar]

I'm almost certain that one day I'll see a video of Justin playing a twelve-string Caterpillar guitar.

[@jimloch3078]

My favourite Lyn.Skynyrd song and never heard a better slide rendition than this!

[@lindseyhinck6298]

It all seems so I don’t know “magical “ somehow it goes from being a shovel and some bits and pieces. Then he plugs it in and bam I’m transported back 40 years riding around in some old piece of shit I cobbled together with a 8 track jury rigged in smoking some ditch weed and washing it down with Boone’s farm and lying to my buddies about girls we made out with and cars we were gonna have some day . Thanks JJ and for god sakes watch out for airplanes and helicopters. O yea and peach trucks!

[@danpatterson6937]

Shit dude, did we grow up together?

[@randystallard8079]

Now that's some funny shit right there, and as Dan Patterson said, sounds a whole lot like the "DAZE" of my youth as well, God bless and peace to all who may read this, Boones Farm-Ditch Weed~Cracked me up, thanks Lindsey~

[@randystallard8079]

@@danpatterson6937 Sure sounded familiar, very familiar to me too, Dan... Peace brother ~

[@bigjibbsone]

and then we kissed our cousins

[@randystallard8079]

@@bigjibbsone YEE-FRICKIN'-HAW!~Hey 'Ma, what's daddy doin' with them chickin's a'gin?

[@DavidLasoff]

All of the songs on Second Helping were great but I really loved this one. Thanks, Justin for bringing back memories of over 40 years ago!

[@LoneWolf-McWeed]

I got your drinkin’ money Justin, so pick up your dobro 🍺✌🏻

[@gailvaness]

There are some People who dislike this music that just don't understand the Deep South Rhythm and Blues. Justin Johnson is an Old Soul and Spirit who is born of this World as a young Lad. Not many at his young Age know what this means to the Rest of us. Many of this Music Genre would Love to sit around and play right along with Justin Johnson.

[@chrismoss5169]

Just sit there with a cup coffee , the breeze and your magic fingers

[@thatellipsisguy8984]

chris moss, coffee comes in green bottles now?

[@mmholling87]

@@thatellipsisguy8984 that's a yuengling. The oldest brewery in America!

[@bittrader2732]

Thats what she said

[@albertseverinroche1356]

Merci Justin ! Magnifique version !

[@OverlandOne]

Awesome! This guy's shovel sounds better than my guitar!

[@aidenmohrmann1850]

One of my favorite songs! A hidden classic for sure

[@Wayne.Nabors]

Would love to hear you play The Star Spangled Banner on that there shovel you got, Jimmy style that is!

[@boddiesbuddy1380]

Incredible sound man. This vid would make the Edge's jaw drop in disbelief!

[@PostalPatriot556]

Not many people can make a guitar talk.

[@paulfee5462]

...or make a shovel cry

[@tomsawyer247]

I think he should play The Ace of Spades

[@mykee426]

Beautiful. Just beautiful. Everything you play is just amazing

[@johnseandangan4162]

Damn! This guy should be the one who played the role Eugene from the movie "crossroads"😌

[@boldcitymike]

The very store that Ronnie sings about running to cash in those soda bottles still stands and isn't too far from his childhood home. I grew up 2 minutes from his house and the store sits at a 4 way stop, with The Jug not too far from that very location, too. It's 2020 and seeing this song covered on a.. shovel.. is something else, lol. Sounded great, never expected KZbin to suggest this for me to watch!

[@shannon6708]

How are you reading my mind? "Ballad of Curtis Loew" was written by Ronnie Van Zant and inspired by Delta Blues Guitar Legend "Son" House. "Son" House is his name!

[@waynebrown7700]

Incredibly simple, Simply incredible!

[@maxmoovin]

Just simply beautiful music. God bless you in the name of Jesus.

[@Radiationville]

Amen

[@YouTubeCalisteo]

Its that beautiful music 😮😮😮😮😮❤❤❤❤❤

[@chico.a]

This guy can make his shovel sound like a guitar more than I can make my guitar sound like a guitar.🤦🏻‍♂️😔

[@alansmyth2204]

I was thinking the same thing lolololo

[@sylviafoust9545]

Oh this is just too cool. Love LS. RIP

[@SubmissionArmwrestling]

I wanna hear bad seamstresse blues!!! On a shovel!!!!

[@katherinehunter9526]

Amazing J.J., how sweet he plays, kicking my blues away on this sunny Saturday. Thanks again Justin, for making today worth getting up and getting outta here. Peace, love, health and harmony be with you Brother. ✌❤🎸🎶🙏 🇨🇦🐈😎

[@ragnarthesomewhatmagnifice7439]

YOU are a *clever* kid....on many levels. If you ever lose your fingers to a bayou alligator.....I can hook you with a job in a large Marketing Agency!!! *_No_*_ _*_sweat!_*

[@GDaddyTx]

I love this song, it fits my 33 yrs of marriage perfectly. Listening to you two sing it together is so beautiful, I always enjoy everything y’all do…❤❤❤

[@asphalt2518]

It's not music at this point. It's sex. 🤘🏻🔥

[@RingBearer-bl7cg]

😐

[@ragnarthesomewhatmagnifice7439]

@@RingBearer-bl7cg Sad ain't it !!!

[@avalondreaming1433]

Now you know why women pick the guitar player every time!

[@asphalt2518]

@@ragnarthesomewhatmagnifice7439 Yes, poor girl ... She appreciate good music. So sad...😕 😂Sorry if i shocked you guys!

[@severus88700]

A shovel, three strings, a socket and the magic happens. You are a great artist Justin! God bless you!

[@ВладиславТкачук-щ6э]

Джасти, ты просто Иисус Техасских полей.

[@kjb21161]

One if my all time favorites done in a amazing way. Good job man!!

[@boondogglet132]

Youre drinking a yuengling. Im jealous havent had one in years since i moved out west

[@randythompson2681]

We can get yuengling in NC now, Iam a happy man.

[@meltdownmatt3849]

I thought that's what it was. They make them in Florida now too

[@patsmightymovers3885]

America's oldest brewery!

[@wesunderwood8443]

Dude. You are freakin awesome! Not only were you spot on brother, but the fact that you played a SHOVEL with a SOCKET is even better!

[@TaxPayingContributor]

Earning that drinking money.

[@patriotsouthern8123]

If my uncle Chris were still here I would send him your videos. Miss you uncle Chris. Love you.