OLD SCHOOL BLUES Like You’ve Never Heard | Claw-Hammer Hill-Country Fingerstyle Acoustic Slap Guitar

[@justinjohnsonlive]

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[@Pound_Shift]

I don’t think even Eric Clapton would try this one ☝️

[@Sultan782]

Fantastic coordination love your style thanks !

[@tybell1994]

@@Pound_Shift Um.... yeah,... I don`t think tabs would help me much.

[@robgibson8226]

Wow 👏 u got skills Brother

[@JEANSDEMARCO]

tabs! TABS!!! Surely you josh!!😄😅😳😜

[@ripsaltydog1750]

No backing track, no band, just 1 man 1 guitar. Music at it's purest form! big thumbs up. I could listen to this all day.

[@johnmcho]

Every once in a while you listen to someone play and it'll make you want to practice 20 years to try and catch up.

[@stephenkendall6108]

Makes me want to run to catch up! I'd love to sit down and throw down like this. I'd get lost in myself hahahaha and jam all day long

[@dominikmarkov7052]

Yeah guys I am at the stage where I do get lost and jam for very very long hours every couple of days

[@geoffreyhattersley9186]

Oh Yes Oh Yes!

[@rgtinkess]

I relate

[@paulpiercy4380]

Urab

[@williamt.holmes6138]

Its not the 5 minutes and 24 seconds that we are listening to its the pure talent, years of practice and obvious joy you have for the strings!

[@toolguyslayer1]

How do you know it took years of practice it could have been a week or two I learned how to play music off the radio it was only power cords but I was there with it even for electronics it took me 10 minutes to learn a 60 minute course past 100% as well as my other mentees years after being taught the thing that makes this guy and people like us look like geniuses we are not just for the record is that we are normal it is everyone else that has issues being oppressed not being taught the right things at the right time by the right people just witness in general it keeps you from creating when you are in the right place one may easily settle into the zone I get semi-defensive about this because even though I know how to do certain things certain people will not allow me to use their instrument or their machine because they think that I am like them on their level and with an attitude like that I probably would be but that is so not realistic

[@tamasvarga9862]

@@toolguyslayer1 hhahahahah thanks for the laugh

[@mikez1328]

​@toolguyslayer1 Did you learn grammar through the radio too? : P

[@iicjguitar0416]

I swear, Justin Johnson is like the modern day Stevie Ray Vaughan. I'm really sad that SRV didn't get to live to see this man's talent to be honest. R.I.P.

[@johnnyrocker7495]

Similar dress sense, different style of playing.

[@iicjguitar0416]

@@johnnyrocker7495 True.

[@JaysonT1]

I was thinking the same.

[@levismith3252]

what are you talking about both God and Jesus are rocking out with SRV plus he's up in heaven playing to JJ thats playing for all of us that truly love real music

[@vasylhryhoriev1880]

Yo zero talent, all practice

[@LoneWolf-McWeed]

I am at work today, been digging to China since 9:30... catching my breath. This is just what I needed...To hell with Roy Harper, HATS OFF TO THE WIZARD!!!

[@WindingDreams]

There's so many incredibly talented people on this platform but this dude is definitaly the coolest of them.

[@anthonyz7000]

Man, those runs are as smooth as a cascading waterfall

[@JohnSmith-tc2gu]

“Drums . . . ? We Don’ need no steenkin’ drums . . . ‘“

[@aknightwhosaysni2475]

That comment was as smooth as those runs man 😎

[@christianbrobst3486]

Smoother

[@mcfcguvnors]

even cooler - grab that guitar from behind the chair & you can replicate this with practice in simple E,A & B

[@DrPhilGoode]

Now you got me thinking bout the damn waterfall. 😂

[@habsom1406]

Lordy, Lordy, that geetar sounds mighty rich, praise the Lord for Mr Johnson and his fine talent, Amen!

[@patrickherb4670]

Get your hands on one soon because my country will not exist much longer

[@hungrychowhound11612]

Amen brother! Amen. Pure talent with a beautiful soul.

[@LibertyNotLicense]

My father was Tennessee State Champion Old Time banjo picker one year. He also preserved much of the American folk music during the 60's and 70's. The first music he'd play with a guitar (and me!) on his lap was Son House and Mississippi John Hurt--still my favorite music and one of my favorite photos is of this. It's on my wall today. Thank you so much for the gift to me that this video is, Justin! ❤

[@jackalister1662]

Reason to really proud. I’ve got the actual same name as one of the most famous musicians in the world, but named a couple of years before they became famous, family heritage thing that the eldest son of each generation was given what I consider that God awful name. Ended with me, no one else uses it in any part now, knowing the jokes I’ve suffered over the years.

[@branmar]

Like many others, I was immediately impressed by the amazing technique and perfect polish of his playing. But just as important is his concept, which manages to incorporate a bass line, strumming chords, a melody line and rhythmic accompaniment. A full orchestration on one single instrument played by one exceptional human being.

[@mikefietek5554]

Darn. Good. Guitar. Picker. For sure. Like. To. Try. To. Play some. Bass. To. Some. Of. I'd. Stuff

[@mikefietek5554]

His

[@robertmac8477]

It's hard to put into words, other than to say his playing is absolutely amazing.

[@plrndl]

I've heard a lot of guitarists with awesome technique, trying to "play the blues" and failing miserably. This is the real deal, and I love it. Only trouble is, I'm now going to have to find time to learn some of those licks.

[@johnmirabile3535]

He just might be the best blues player in the world! I been studying 7 days a week for 8 hrs a day for the last 20 months.. Music became my full time job.....And no one comes close to this guys touch, feel, melodicism....I had alot of time to study alot of players, and i dont even understand his guitar language, bc he has his own...Its like an alien coming to me and asking me whats my name in some inter/galactic language..lol....FANTASTIC! whoever disagrees will just make a fool of themselves, id feel bad for any person that would disagree....GOD GIFTED!

[@78tag]

Everyone has already given every compliment I could possibly think of. All that is left is - THANK YOU !!!!! I really needed this today.

[@bluewaterpines2santarosabe398]

Justin time.

[@benenmax1]

Justin,hou are for me one of the greatist

[@davidpiper7142]

@@bluewaterpines2santarosabe398Mixin Strings. 👍😆🧙‍♂️

[@pawadventures5544]

Hear hear!👍🏻🤠

[@user-wz5ke9rn8v]

なんてこった〜！！ここにも天才が〜 Thank You　So Match

[@argirisaimar]

I said too myself that I will go to sleep when I hear something out of this man that I don't like. Haven't slept since. It's been years. Have mercy Justin. I need sleep!

[@celticfury7328]

I came ready to be schooled on just how clawhammer should sound...little did I know, Justin was prepped to throw everything including the kitchen sink into this masterwork! Man, that was smoother than a 20 year old single malt served up neat!!! ❤️

[@paulleberre7658]

ahaa

[@frankyule4592]

Every time I think of modern blues is all electric guitar boring hype , I listen to Justin and faith is restored to how modern blues should be played How modern blues can be played I thank you from my soul and heart ..........

[@wolfil8019]

I know this is too long for a song title, but I'm tempted to call this the "If You Aint' Dancin', You Must Be Dead" Blues. Marvelous playing, as always.

[@juanpabloporraslara5318]

Im agree! That should be the name of the song!

[@gordonbradbury8996]

"Even the Dead Can Dance!"

[@niledunn4641]

Now that is a good name for this song, fits it perfectly 👍

[@juanpabloporraslara5318]

@@gordonbradbury8996 Is good too! But i like more "If You Aint' Dancin', You Must Be Dead" en español sería " Sino estás bailando, es porque estarás muerto!"

[@jayflores7439]

Definitely not too long, and a great name for sure!

[@garylam6233]

Most talented guitar player I’ve ever heard and I’m almost 70 years old And I’ve always appreciated the guitar players input on songs and instrumentals in general . WOW is all I can say Thanks Justin Awesome

[@sneauxman3673]

Obviously you have never listened to SRV

[@garylam6233]

@@sneauxman3673 I have listened to Steve Ray ,Jimmy Hendrix ,Doc Watson ,and Billy . But Justin is different he is a one man show ! And face it you might think chevrolets are the best and I might like European Or Vice versa . No two people have to agree on anything that’s what’s great about America .

[@michaelsvea7969]

A musical god is born, truely a gifted man here.

[@hardwarehank1381]

Who needs the rest of of the band when you sound this good.

[@stevefrickey9409]

You can almost hear the Cuban heeled cowboy boots all slamming onto the whiskey stained bar floorboards in unison, keeping in time with the metronomic rhythms as the sounds of everyone's joy echoes across the plains. Thank you Justin for sharing your musical genius with us all, just one masterpiece after another. Best wishes from Steve in England.

[@terryallen9546]

Had to look up Cuban heels. Pretty cool that The Beatles proudly sported Cuban heels in solidarity with the revolution.

[@marjorieandrzejewski7996]

Hi 👋 @Steve Frickey, did you know that Justin Johnson is now on Patreon where we enjoy Justin's Patreon-only Livestream Concerts and many more perks like song 🎵 requests and so much more including Master Classes and Mp3 downloads just for us. We are proud to be part of the JJ ARMY on Patreon, come join us here's the link and I hope to see you there soon www.patreon.com/justinjohnsonlive

[@stuartdubbs9605]

Might I reccomend writing? Your grammar and descriptions are clever enough to be in a novel.

[@stevefrickey9409]

@@stuartdubbs9605 Thank you for your kind words Stuart. I hope you and your family are all well during the current health crisis. Stay safe my friend. Best wishes, Steve.

[@stevefrickey9409]

@@marjorieandrzejewski7996 Hi Marjorie, thank you for your message. I have recently been thinking about joining the JJ army on Patreon, I only delayed my joining as I am between phones and I would want all downloads to go straight to the new one. I am not very tech savvy so what to avoid transferring all downloads to a new phone. I love the styles and skill of Justin and have all 11 of his released CD's (2 signed), and his 6 tutorial DVD's. I look forward to joining his Patreon army and to make more friends along the way. I hope you and your family are all well during the current health crisis. Stay safe my friend. Steve from England xxx. By the way, I like your pic, you are very beautiful.

[@jerrylanglois7892]

Been watching fingerstylist for 60 yrs. -- Best right hand finger rolls I've ever seen !

[@88bitcube50]

"OLD SCHOOL BLUES Like You’ve Never Heard", he didn't lie once. Sir you killed the intro. 0:00 You are awesome man

[@donaldanderson8216]

good sothin blues

[@piraterc1213]

Flows like water out your fingers. I was along for the ride not care in the world about your destination. What a ride👍

[@jameswlane6147]

I’ve played for 62 years & my damn fingers never could and likely now never will make the kind of moves Justin makes so damn effortlessly. I enjoy every move the man makes, but he sure makes my playin’ seem awful ordinary and stiff!

[@gracebcct]

I don't know if this man believes in God or not but this is a Gift from the Lord. Simply unbelievable.

[@brianfalls5894]

Man oh man I never get tired of hearing Justin play!!!! He is a true professional and he can sure make that guitar do what he wants it to do. Always a joy!!!!

[@TwoBitTony]

I close my eyes and daydream its me playing for people in my my family. I wish with tears in my eyes I had a gift like yours. You're blessed my man, and I'm blessed to have heard something so amazing!

[@stephenkendall6108]

So smooth makes you feel cool for just listening to it over and over and over and....

[@richardsantos2116]

Wow this man is a Magician with the Guitar. A pleasure to listen to.

[@saxonsteve]

The man has magic in his fingers and soulfulness in his heart, mind and soul! Great brilliant playing as always, Justin!!!

[@jonascahonas4323]

Thank god we still have people like you being created!

[@seanpendragon1269]

Justin your unbelievable. Iv been playing blues for 30+years and listening to your work is inspiring .. go bro

[@hesch-tag]

There are a lot of people who use the most ingenious ways to play acoustic by slapping, tapping, flat on their lap, etcetera. Unfortunately most of them forget to actually sound musical. This is an exception because it sounds great and musical. Very cool.

[@LEWITT-audio]

Every time we return here to listen to a new song you're giving us goosebumps! Justin, you rock! Keep the great music coming!

[@carolgarber5209]

Seriously folks, he has long, thin fingers not sausage stumps. Helps him all the way. He's a joy to watch when he plays. Love to all.

[@hurryhomehoney]

This guy's got rythm! Insane! I'd love to be able to play like that. Chapeau

[@sue-n-bobbybates5120]

Baby steps will get ya there.

[@pano-rific8838]

Justin, Keep'n the Blues alive - Your a National Treasure. I just can't say it enough. Thank you. ~ your neighbor.

[@peterhale1349]

Rolls along so gently in it’s own pervasive way. Such a persuasive sweet sound.👍

[@greglavine4035]

What a dazzling Star...has his own niche .own agenda and market..what a joy to listen too...in the moment of the moment styling style...this is a set apart Artist

[@justincase2281]

This long haired white kid is bringing the blues to life!! Just goes to show we ALL got SOUL!! 👍🙏

[@christophermartineau9700]

Always makes me smile. Getting all sides from the mean one.

[@espooge]

So good. I was swearing at him at the end because he's so effing good. A national treasure.

[@SkunkPunch73]

Ohh hell yes!! Slap that depression right out of my brain Dr Johnson!! You absolutely beautiful piece humanity!!! Stay safe and healthy brother much love from the darkness of this deeply depressed mind to that beautiful light you shine out so bright 👏🏼👏🏼😘👍🏼

[@T-Luc]

OMG !!!!!!!!! What the hell was that ????? Simply unblievable ! No other words.......

[@ConwayBob]

Whoa, Justin, you make that Aussie guitar sing! This is one of your best videos to date. Thanks for sharing.

[@brotherbush4616]

Jesus it just flows out of him like water out of a tap, you can't be taught that,. . GENIUS!

[@theravenisblack53]

And that is passion....recently discovered you, Justin - I love what you do & listening to/watching you play feeds my soul.

[@half-arsedmusic]

that's some playing. not that I can play like that, but when I'm playing, and I feel like I'm playing like that, I never want to stop.

[@WobblingHobGoblin]

Beautiful as always. I would call this song "Bacon and scrambled eggs", because its delicious!

[@batz_benzer]

3:06, greatest ten seconds I´ve heard someone play on guitar

[@freddiesandoval5047]

No words to express how much I love this.. beautiful music 🎵🎶 to my ears

[@unore2896]

Dear Justin, you got a gift. Bless you...

[@SpaceLord1965]

Justin, knowing your affinity for whiskey and the feel of the tune, I'd call it, "Revenuer Blues"!

[@jo-anner4497]

Keep On

[@rustyrichmond4710]

I never understood why they call this style of playing the Blues because it's not sad at all and I was smiling the whole time. Great job and that's an understatement.

[@thename5069]

The blues is in the words usually

[@cloisterene]

We appreciate so much, you keeping this music alive.

[@philbather6557]

This should be added to the “ O Brother where art thou “ soundtrack… Beautiful

[@oriongameplays8509]

...or went up against Ralph Macchio in place of Steve Vai!

[@TheWebMammut]

I belive, that Robert doesn't met the devil on the cross road. He mets you. I love it to watch you playing! Best regards from Austria

[@nikkmorse]

Just them first notes are enough for me to like....anything that Justin puts out is amazing....love your content JJ 🤘🏼😈🤘🏼

[@simonbattle0001]

And he did it without a net. Great job Justin Johnson and thanks.

[@elizabethreed2090]

MAKES MY PANTS WANNA GET UP N DANCE ✌🧡🙏

[@shopwookie]

HA! Awesome comment

[@AgTigress]

That's the title of an old Dr. Hook song from the 1970s - but yes, it's a great title anyway!

[@northcountry76]

It all starts with maintaining the groove! Where it goes from there is pure gold!

[@waylingtons]

Can’t get enough of your work man. It’s my go to listen while I’m working. Respect from the U.K.

[@keyofb9513]

I think it’s illegal to be this good

[@sylviepoudrette3683]

Thank you Justin Johnson for your genius and motivating me to keep practising fingerpicking every day!

[@harveyhensley875]

Gooood Gawd! So many of us need this in these times.

[@lauramcdaniel5844]

Sitting here enjoying the Texas Hill Country morning and this just tops it off beautifully

[@havocjones8309]

Yes sir it's fall here n Arizona and your still playing up here in our soup of green

[@aleksandrsbaranovs2861]

Отлично! Просто праздник какой-то👍👍👍

[@cleanslate2004]

He's right up there with Tommie Emmanuel . Love the Claw Hammer Hammer Blues.

[@deborahdanhauer8525]

I went ahead and liked it before I hit play. I knew he would bring the magic….🐝❤️🤗

[@citizencyclops406]

So sweet… keep exploring Justin. You make the world a better place.

[@donaldinnewmexico]

Thanks, Justin. I like your Buffalo Nickel ring. I'm as big a Buffalo Nickel fan as I am a Justin Johnson fan. I'm a coin collector and the Buffalo Nickel is my all-time fav design. I admire your artistry.

[@richardwilson9978]

this man does what you do With the blues every second every note

[@bigmike9558]

Man this guy has some chops! I love how everything he plays just grooves

[@rauldominguezgonzalez6497]

This video inspired me to throw the guitar pick aside and follow the ways of the blues men of old: the ancient art of the Finger Style.

[@WalterPidgeonsForge]

I’d call it .”Tryin’ to hop a Train” … because it feels like when I used to hop freight trains.. had to be fast on your feet.. missed a lot.. timing was everything.. and whether you caught it or not, that rhythm just kept going..

[@jo-anner4497]

Keep On

[@jackerickson2184]

Holy cow man. I used to hop too. West Georgia just outside of Atlanta

[@AvtarSingh-kf9tk]

I stayed for the entire 5mins ... I now undstnd why Blues is the core or most American music and songs

[@CarolAnnHenderson]

I love how you take full advantage of this string by improvising with it as a percussion instrument as well. Most enjoyable. Makes for good clogging music too. Thank you!

[@peterk8909]

Seems the public, or a good chunk of it, still has taste. 27k likes. Glad to be among that group. Well done, Sir.

[@simonfromquebec2320]

Listening a lot your stuff , especially in my truck, and I love this one a lot! Thanks man for all the miles under the hood!✌

[@kshadowdancer]

When I need to loose myself, I love listening to your Music. thanks so much

[@10000Rachel]

Wow! I'm impressed with this style of play. Freaking AWESOME!!!

[@pp_h]

i don't think this is how they played in the old days, but what do i know? great music

[@Stephen-zq2wf]

Let the Birds Fly .. JJ is Also a TOP Guitar Percussionist ! ExecutionLy Perfection

[@3-2-1-.]

I can feel the train rolling on down the tracks. Awesome!

[@Dolenin]

Спасибо за отличную музыку! У меня душа отдыхает при звучании гитары в руках этого человека.

[@Купыч]

У меня тоже !!!

[@danielreece4684]

This man has sold his soul to 6 strings... Time and patience has brought this young guitarist more glory in his god for saken finger and showed us how blues is meant to be played.

[@guitarifuldexter6366]

I love this to pieces! You really can make any guitar sing! 🤘🎸

[@lukewarmwater5320]

I feel like I'm on a train outta town with my head hanging out the window in the breeze, my heart aches because my true love doesn't understand I been nomadic my whole life but the chance to see another sunrise somewhere else is just too much and my heart fights through it and is glad it's free to live and love once again...

[@LoneWolf-McWeed]

The more you know about guitar playing, the more you appreciate this video.

[@charlieparker2773]

I'LL SAY ONE THING , YOUR PROBABLY THE BEST ALL ROUND GUITARIST I'VE SEEN OR HEARD 🎸😎

[@codoguitar]

Awesome!!! I see a lot of people on KZbin playing guitar and for me, you are the best one, congratulations!!!!

[@phillipriggs3375]

We just came off The Cumbres & Toltec is a National Historic Narrow Gauge Coal Driven Steam Train. You hit the train rythem and clack noise perfect.

[@thehouseofronin9209]

Now thats a lively tune! You always make the most incredible music JJ!

[@kayleebaginski]

I could listen to this forever.

[@Lesstoowash]

Well-lubed slick. Comfort and ease in doing whatever the moment calls for. Proof sonic that you do NOT need wheels to roll down that road...

[@brianthomas6005]

Unmatched genius for a specific talent & skill displayed by Justin.

[@Ans12237]

Damn yes Tabs please. That's gotta be the coolest song I've heard in a while!