1954 wasn't ready for this guitar solo.

[@kaiquedimitri8416]

"I think you guys aren't ready for this yet, but your kids... They will love it" Marty McFly, 1955

[@elissanova]

That's exactly what I thought of. 😂

[@CarmenCastille]

Haha

[@niccpatrick964]

My first thought! 💕

[@banx757]

I was JUST about to post this! Exactly what I thought.

[@darrickmiller5281]

LOL! I knew it was coming!

[@jpkk0]

So, basically, he said: "Guess you guys aren't ready for that yet. But your kids are gonna love it"

[@pommie5093]

lol, exactly

[@frime_]

I bet his name was Calvin Klein

[@thejumpergaming4699]

Pretty much every black band that tries something new 😭

[@tfwnoyandere]

​@@thejumpergaming4699 ☠️☠️

[@YAMMAS]

Exactly what I was thinking

[@funkytownfortworth5160]

The man deserves to be in the Rock'n Roll Hall of Fame

[@jameswood231]

Yes He does 😢

[@BrianHernandez-h3h]

Crazy that Madonna and 2pac are on it, while some rock n rolls real pioneers are not, the RnRHOF is a joke

[@MrFredstt]

@@BrianHernandez-h3h Blows my mind that they are on it when they have nothing whatsoever to do with rock

[@phillipharris687]

Johnny “Guitar” Watson was ahead of his time. He played blues, rock and funk.

[@screwtapee]

This man was literally called Guitar

[@toastedt140]

There were a ton of Johnny Guitars. Johnny Paycheck was gonna go by that name as well but there was another guy in Nashville using it at the time so his manager told him to use Paycheck so he'd be first in the P's section of record stores.

[@BrianNatonski-wt3mv]

So was Matt "Guitar" Murphy!

[@FaxanaduJohn]

Theeeeere was never a maaaaaaaan like my Johnny!!!

[@phoebevolz2291]

There was a movie released around that time called Johnny Guitar, which is probably where he got it from.

[@mlhayes91]

He lived and died worthy of being Johnny Guitar, too. Died on stage mid-guitar solo in Japan. The most rock & roll way you can go out.

[@Prince_Luci]

“Could break a few ear drums if played too loud.” Sounds like rock n roll to me.

[@masaomorinaga6412]

Sounds like any audio to me

[@michealcampbell7038]

​@@masaomorinaga6412fair play

[@tonybates7870]

That is exactly what I thought, but it was obvious someone would beat me to it, I suppose.

[@Prince_Luci]

@@tonybates7870 just glad you could find the party friend!

[@IsraeliteHebrewAGCY]

Sounds like White hatred to me

[@rickycrumel]

Unsung hero.

[@aloysiusdevanderabercrombi470]

Quite well known

[@mr.nyceguy7800]

​@@aloysiusdevanderabercrombi470 no according to you whites, white guys are all the rock stars 🤣✊🏿💪🏿🤴🏿🙋🏿‍♂️🇺🇲

[@juniorried7703]

Never want to give a brother credit for anything, always want to find something negative 🤦🏿‍♂️. But when a different group of people do it it’s astonishing to hear it.

[@mortalclown3812]

​@@aloysiusdevanderabercrombi470 Not really, bro.

[@reginalda.bellsr.249]

@@juniorried7703💯💪🏾👑

[@RWQMUZK]

CRIMINALLY UNDERRATED AND AHEAD OF HIS TIME!!!! JGW!!!! 🎸

[@Taveren]

Imma be honest ??s out of 10 is probably the best score I've ever heard

[@ryline666]

"Imma"

[@coolandhip_7596]

​@CB-xr1eg not lazy, just informal. We talk in our own dialects, might as well write our vocabulary

[@TastyChevelle]

​@@CB-xr1egHe was agreeing with you dude

[@ponymalone3636]

​@CB-xr1eg imma be honest my balls are itchy

[@LunamrathP]

@@CB-xr1eg Excuse me sir, but I've noticed some laziness in what you just wrote. For one, I think what you meant to say is, "how the fuck?" Second of all, an emoji is a lazy way to express the way you are feeling through symbols rather than words.

[@dham629]

Just some more Black genius and greatness!

Has there really not been enough black greatness that has become mainstream and part of western culture yet. White people ain't still trying to repress it and haven't for 60 years. It's a shame so many black people today still think like not appreciated by society and it ain't true.

[@greeksalad4783]

I love this comment! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🥰😘

[@oliviastar3812]

Stolen and remade as wh7tewash oc.

[@pitpride1220]

❤

[@ShannonDove-sy7ye]

Probably is genius. But any story of someone like him making a nuclear physics breakthrough is probably false.

[@Kevin-wq3kj]

Johnny continued to keep up with the times later in his career. His funk from the 70s and 80s was exquisite and is still criminally underrated. How this man isn't a household name is beyond me.

[@jbodiesel]

Because he's a black guy..... Because everything in America is about race

[@mahoganystructure]

Because he wasn't the acceptable shade

[@plsarguewithme2665]

despite that, he was the favorite and an inspiration of many great artists that became household names thanks to his influence in the music scene

[@HM-eg9hv]

I blame big pharma

[@patriciagriffith7402]

@@HM-eg9hv😂

[@joelspringman523]

This was BEFORE Elvis, Buddy Holly, and Richie Valens! Incredible!!!

[@TheRunoben]

Wasnt it around the same time as buddy?

[@craigbundrant]

And Marty McFly!!

[@pinetreepizza]

It was not before Buddy Holly, he was very much active at this point. Elvis was technically just starting out too.

[@generalmarkmilleyisbenedic8895]

You mean before dave mustaine

[@thomascrown6422]

@@pinetreepizza That's not true. Holly was playing local tv shows in 1952 and started The Crickets in '53 but he didn't really start pursuing his music career until 1955. He didn't record his first demo until 1956.

[@amafirenze-vi1uh]

..and this guy is not included in the Rolling Stone list of greatest guitarists.! Crazy!

[@DuskyJewel]

Ask Jann Wenner. He knows why.

[@bossalini421]

Who cares what rolling Stones thinks. They lost credibility years ago.

[@KBM144]

The Rock N Roll Hall of Fame is all cap

[@Onepieceistheworstanime]

We know it was because he was black

[@MineCraftPickAxeXL9]

1960s and hes black, i wonder why he wasn't included

[@muzikman183]

Still blows my mind just how long Johnny was in the game! I grew up on his stuff from the 70's on. My dad used to play it all the time. Im glad to see him getting the recognition he deserves! Well done! Also that shot of him on the car is cool! He was clean back in the day!

[@R41ph3a7b6]

Huh.

[@CJ-zs1uh]

My Dad used to play his stuff back in the day as well

[@MrXavi67]

He was "clean" back in the day?? Is he dirty today? Edit: don't take it the wrong way, I'm just curious what you mean

[@ztarr]

​@@MrXavi67 Lol "clean" is just slang for a variety of things but it usually means good looking, stylish, cool, fresh, etc.

[@sandra-jones]

​@@MrXavi67 _clean_ _sharp_ _fresh_ _fab_ _out of sight_ _his drip is hitting_

[@jakewhitmore6046]

That lick is legendary it’s played sooooooooooooooooooo much at sports events especially hockey

[@yeahbutlisten]

Tum tuh-tum tum

[@rexjolles]

its from Dragnet's intro

[@MoldMantle]

It’s not his lick, it’s from Dragnet radio show syndicated in the 1940’s

[@ericlewis6075]

...and Flintstones...

[@ericlewis6075]

...and The Bam Bam and Pebbles show...lol

[@Sumiya-lp8mm]

He and Jimi Hendrix inspired so many of us to learn to play the guitar along with a few of our pianists...❤

[@CollinBlair-lt8ug]

Don't forget about Charlie Christian

[@TheLemon333]

@@CollinBlair-lt8ug And Prince!

[@kenarco3765]

Big Facts 😊

[@godofvampire]

And Arthur Lee

[@CAC6363]

So sad, too many pioneers are not known, I just learned about this gentleman myself.

[@wallowsecho9538]

Yes😢

[@williamleckrone1628]

Buddy Guy said years ago that including himself black guys and guitar players kind of had their hands strapped behind their back as to what they were really allowed to be doing at that time that's why so much influential blues guitarist came from the UK and England area like Clapton and so more doing half hour guitar solos and stuff

[@CAC6363]

@@williamleckrone1628 blues is from America and all of Clapton idols and ppl he mimicked were black American blues musicians. What are you trying to say?

[@williamleckrone1628]

@@CAC6363 not trying to say anything just saying what Buddy said. And that is back then they had your hands pretty much tied behind their backs has what type of solos they could play he said it made white men nervous to see a black man jump around on the stage throwing his head back playing insane guitar solos for 20 minutes which is why he said he used to love going overseas and play with them boys over in the UK cuz nobody was stopping them from doing nothing they can play the way he wanted to play and do what he wanted to do on the guitar. He said Stevie heard him play overseas once and Stevie came up to him and said oh my god I've heard you play in the States but I've never really heard you play play until just now and Buddy said that's because they keep my hands tied behind my back so often I can't really let the real Buddy come out. He was talking like the 40s 50s and 60s. Is it those young guys coming out of England area really paid the way to let black blues musicians play freely over here because it was so well accepted over there.

[@CAC6363]

@@williamleckrone1628 most of these black musicians were signed to black/jewish labels who didn’t tie their hands, they just stole their rights and money…

[@rickjones1281]

I saw Watson in 1976 it was a great show and not the loudest but a true professional artist.

[@alexgag1117]

Huge fan

[@mud4309]

hey Watson I love u bro edit: comment originally said “I was Watson in 1976”, hence the jokes

[@Lydianon]

No, I was Watson.

[@JohnSmithAnythingChannel]

​@@LydianonNo, I was Watson.

[@frenzalrhomb6919]

​@@JohnSmithAnythingChannel .... NO!! .. I'm Watson, and so's my WIFE!!

[@semanj]

Frank Zappa’s favorite guitar player was Johnny Guitar Watson

[@manobap]

Exactly. A he's on two Frank's albums as a special guest singing and playing guitar.

[@gabich640]

Sounds very similar to Elliot Ingber's playing (his first lead guitarist), who was in one of the first surf bands in '59 (the Gamblers). Frank got a lot of his original learning from Elliot who very likely came right from Watson's sound.

[@djbabymode]

​@@manobaphe's on three iirc, Them Or Us, Thing-Fish, and Frank Zappa Meets the Mothers of Prevention

[@beatmasterbossy]

That makes sense. He too was a genius and doing wild shit before its time

[@reinodjanghardt8604]

@@djbabymodeHe’s also on One Size Fits All.

[@Odin029]

Lots of comments are calling Johnny Guitar Watson unsung or forgotten or whatever, but this man had songs on the Billboard R&B chart the mid 90s just before his death. He wasn't unheralded or forgotten at all.

[@MarcusHCrawford]

People calling him forgotten are just uneducated about music. Any guitar player or fan of the history of music knows about Watson, and has nothing but respect for his contributions to music.

[@JayS64]

Most of those White critics didn't listen to R&B. Those same ppl were also so surprised Prince was a bad ass on guitar too, imagine that.

[@dham629]

​@@JayS64 Exactly! Most people don't realize all the music they love is derivatives of Black genius and greatness. Rock & Roll is Rhythm & Blues' child.

[@FalloftheHouseofUsher]

Everytime I watch a Polyphonic i have to add like 5 songs to my playlists

[@PedRandaPirate]

Bruh same haha

[@visathief]

That’s a good sign. Not only are they good at sharing music history but they way that polyphonic presents the info gets people excited to listen

[@ozmond]

Cringe

[@FalloftheHouseofUsher]

@@ozmond ☹️

[@dmytrotarasov9477]

Albums are better than playlists.

[@Sakazhua]

Johnny "Guitar" Watson was one of my Dads fav. Grew up listening to this cat. Much respect 🌷

[@EdgeLordOmen]

Why rock n rollers are called cats?

[@cheahbuddy6146]

​@@EdgeLordOmen Is this a genuine question or a jab cuz I'm unsure where you lie on that spectrum 😂.

[@christopher9727]

... Do you know Jesus Christ can set you free from sins and save you from hell today Jesus Christ is the only hope in this world no other gods will lead you to heaven There is no security or hope with out Jesus Christ in this world come and repent of all sins today Today is the day of salvation come to the loving savior Today repent and do not go to hell Come to Jesus Christ today Jesus Christ is only way to heaven Repent and follow him today seek his heart Jesus Christ can fill the emptiness he can fill the void Heaven and hell is real cone to the loving savior today Today is the day of salvation tomorrow might be to late come to the loving savior today Romans 6.23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. John 3:16-21 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. 19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. 21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God. Mark 1.15 15 And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel. 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. Hebrews 11:6 6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Jesus

[@duroorud527]

yeah, why are they called cats

[@kennymichaelalanya7134]

​@EyBossPusi Cool cats are people who are respected by other people...that's my guess.

[@jaycavalli600]

I hear the people talk Whispering when you walk Your kind is hard to find Darlin' I'm glad you're mine Just wanna let you know now I'll never let you go I'm cool as I can be Knowin' you belong to me..... Man this brother wrote some great songs!!!!!🤌🏾✨✨

[@weeb-kun8353]

This song name?

[@james00711]

​@@weeb-kun8353Forever by Spiritual Tony

[@icsharpk]

Jay Z I Hear The Ppl Talk

[@jaycavalli600]

@@weeb-kun8353 'Lovin You' Johnny Guitar Watson sampled for Jay-Z

[@nathalieduverna6963]

Love the lyrics

[@meliw4142]

Wa Wa Watson the true Legend, Icon, and pioneer in the '60s, '70s, & '80s electric guitarists!!!!

[@jwilliams6976]

Wow, never heard of this until now, what a trailblazer. Truly a genius

[@sarah.viperr]

Cuz he’s black

[@jabbermocky4520]

Longtime fan of Johnny Guitar Watson here. "A Real Mother For Ya" was my gateway into his guitar wizardry. Man was FUNKY as hell! Dig into his discography. Enjoy!

[@russellbland1395]

That,and Superman Lover!!!

[@koollee]

Cop and blow .. I dont think so 2 of his later jams.. and i mean jams

[@rwwdzzm5608]

Ain’t that a bitch

[@trainsurgeon]

Nothing Left To Be Desired - “cosmic” is the only word I can come up with to describe it! As he says at the end of the piece - “JESUS…!”

[@Violence1320]

Damn dude thank you this song is kickass. I'm getting deep purple vibe.....what a legend.

[@Biboche23]

My Dad put us on to this Guitar Wastson when i was 6yrs old, growing up in in my homeland of Gabon, France and Switzerland Thanks to you Dad, for introducing me the greats always. My vast and eclectic music taste, wouldn’t be if you hadn’t started that fire of knowledge and curiosity of it all. Its been a year and a half since you left us. You are devastatingly missed. Tu me manque. Je t’aime Papa❤

[@GoodOlAllisonHarvard]

I’m sorry to hear about your loss. May his Soul Rest In Peace, smiling at you and your family from Heaven. 🙏🏾🕊️

[@Judyssma]

La musique a bcp change

[@caveman357]

🙏🏼 ❤

[@MitchelEBERECHUKWU1]

May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace ☮️ AMEN 🙏🙌🔥

[@MitchelEBERECHUKWU1]

​@@GoodOlAllisonHarvardAMEN 🙏🙌🔥

[@dennettshane1929]

This stuff is history and it should be taught in schools. The impact that black musicians had on America's modern cultural fabric is by definition fundamental. But their role is overlooked or outright denied. I mean this is a huge piece of where modern American culture comes from but we don't teach people that. We're not taught where we come from.

[@rozchristopherson648]

Thank you for this video. I’m 62. So many young people today don’t know the history of rock and roll.

[@Jovi_Wan_Shinobi]

At first I was gonna be like, “ what does your height have to do with any of this?” 🤣

[@roadtonever]

You're generation is the most historical illiterate of all.

[@chilledcoke]

​@@Jovi_Wan_Shinobi You funny 🤣🤣😂

[@rozchristopherson648]

@@Jovi_Wan_Shinobi Not 6ft 2in. Not 62 inches. 62 years old. 😃

[@Blackhaze3000]

@@Jovi_Wan_Shinobi I’m 5’11 and I appreciate the history lesson from this video

[@dexocube]

Johnny kept playing music for forty years, changed style several times, guy's a legend

[@HaYahwarrior]

I have an eerie feeling that if Jerry Lee Lewis, Elvis Presley or maybe even a much lesser known white guitarist had created this style of playing that the entire world would've heard about this solo and the artist as well as soon as it came out in oppose to being hidden for generations in obscurity! ...And that's why it's called HIStory ! Cause it certainly ain't OURstory or should I say the truth!

[@HNedel]

@@HaYahwarrioryeah yeah, huwitey keeping you down since 1776, how original 🙄

[@HNedel]

@@songoku4742 it is annoying, but not for the reasons you think

[@DontSubPleaseandTy]

​@@songoku4742ha, keep poking bears. History repeats.

[@fantrash5698]

@@HNedel They aren’t lying, there was a time Elvis had problems getting on the radio because he sounded to much like a black guy, which is pretty crazy

[@dodgelandesman]

I'm a total 50s freak but never heard this one. Great find. So ahead of its time

[@Mialamorena1]

Why do you suppose that is? 🤔

[@razztastic]

@@Mialamorena1 This is either going to end in you calling this person a "fake 50s freak" or going on a tirade about racism. In the event either of those things happen, I beg you to spare us. My generation is already living braincell to braincell.

[@Mialamorena1]

@@razztastic a tirade? No energy for that. Just wanted to hear this person’s idea of why.

[@connorperrett9559]

@@razztastic You are the internet comment equivalent of an explosive ordinance disposal specialist.

[@Bluespicygreen]

@@razztasticwahhh I don’t like hearing about racism so scary! meh generation is so lost 😭😭🥺

[@AtZero138]

Fact.... Without the Influence and Soul of the American Black Musician... I can't imagine a world that would be without it .. Every Music i Love has a direct link to them .. Cheers from Southern California 🇺🇸

[@duanehall2213]

You're. Right. Sir . THE. STONES. were. Big. Early. Blues. Fans...Of. people. Lik. Fats. Dominoes, BB King, Aretha Franklin,,& Another. Great. Blues Guitar. Player. That. Still plays. Today...its. killing. Me. His. Name. Escapes. Me...Uuuugh !.....Wears a. BIG. Hat. Onstage ?

[@SnailGs]

That picture of him on top of that cars. Awesome!

[@strange_human79]

Yes! 🙌

[@lornbaker1083]

Bro was essentially saying I don't need to drive to be able to hold this many horses.

[@GeneralTarik]

Johnny Guitar Watson was one of the greatest musicians and showmen ever. I remember reading how he saw T-Bone Walker walk around playing with a 50 feet cord so he decided to get a 100 feet cord and enter from behind the audience. He also taught the great Etta James how to phrase when she sang. If you listen to Etta’s early Chess stuff and listen to his early songs like “The Eagle is Back” you can hear the similarities in they way they sing.

[@youtubeillegallydeletesacc1525]

Wow. You must be a true fan. 👍🏾

[@mamabearlife7670]

Love a good historian ❤

[@NoNeed4DisGuys]

They don't love you till you gone smh RIP to my mans. Real talent

[@ronjoshua8356]

After the first few notes, I immediately thought of the great Jimi Hendrix as he would have been 12 years old in 1954 listening to this song as he was just starting to play guitar. He may have been all over this song and loved the futuristic sound of it inspiring him to learn the song in a few hours as he had an AMAZING ear where he could play anything without any music training, ever.

[@sephiroth7655]

There was never a man like my johnny. The one they call Johnny guitar

[@fatimapalacios2292]

Patrolling the Mojave desert makes you wish for a nuclear winter.

[@justinx590]

​@@fatimapalacios2292"hey, cut that out!"

[@slickthegreaser4933]

i skimmed past that then came back and read it in the voice lmao

[@henrykb.7808]

Nice profile picture bro I got that one on vinyl together with Larks Tongues in Aspic, Discipline and Beat (I want to get Islands as well)

[@abanana2561]

Play it again

[@tonyfabulous6775]

JGW doesn’t get enough credit and love for being a guitar hero and funk legend 🤘🏿🎸

[@DrOtto-sx7cp]

Word ! 😎💯

[@vanceelliottwright2341]

Absolutely.

[@LuisAlvarez-gt9st]

The original guitar hero.😎

[@12BITSOUL]

Search Johnny Guitar Watson on Germany TV

[@vanceelliottwright2341]

@@12BITSOUL Great suggestion. Amazing how many interviews and concerts You can find on old European TV footage that American TV refused to do here.

[@TalesofWiltshire]

Got to say it, one of many black guitarists of this incredible era who were WAY ahead of everybody else.

[@KJ-df9oz]

He went to glory doing what he loved the most. Playing on stage ❤

[@Guy1105Fawkes]

And famously saying "ain't that a bitch" (quoting a song of his) as he was collapsing. And he was only 61. Damn rockstar

[@Just_a_Reflection]

That's a real mother for you🎸

[@Vinylvine22]

This was way ahead of its time…sounds like a Hendrix solo

[@MrTaggy2]

Black people are geniuses, but because of the white race, the world is not living up to its full potential in every aspect of life

[@Mark-cq1mo]

Hendrix said Watson was an influence on him, including on how wild his live performances were (e.g., playing behind his head while doing the splits).

[@ememmichaeludo2044]

So many Black genius artists have gone unrecognized during the years.

[@jarrod797]

I've heard of Johnny Watson. I'm not sure how you can say they've gone unrecognized? Maybe you're making an all encompassing statement that you do not know is true or not?

[@reginaldfairfield]

​@@jarrod797... No one asked about you. They're talking about the masses who don't know. And the Black people who go unrecognized. I know it's hard for you, but try not to be a douche during Black History Month.

[@jarrod797]

@@reginaldfairfield So I am not a part of the masses? I am somehow excluded? I read your first two sentences and that is all. Nobody needs to read beyond that. Frankly you lack the ability to think deeply, and would rather keep digging when you're wrong.

[@DT-xz7hb]

I agree. I’m happy I can learn through youtube, so many I have never heard of

[@JamesWhite-sl2sb]

,​@@jarrod797 I kinda know what he's saying ! in the 19 50,s if a black artist came out with good or better songs , they would have white artists re-cord their songs , and you in most cases wouldn't even know that it originally came from a BLACK ARTIST !!! ❤

[@andreascollet9644]

I love Space Guitar, even on Spotify it’s mixed incredibly loudly, it could still break your eardrums .

[@SniperOnSunday]

"You guys aren't ready for that, but your kids are gonna love it." - Marty McFly

[@noi000]

Yeah, that dude was way ahead of his time.

[@oscaralegre3683]

he wasn't ahead of his time. People were slow to understand his craft

[@en2456]

​@@oscaralegre3683So... Ahead of his time?

[@oscaralegre3683]

@@en2456 yeah...basically 🤣

[@nylesfrench3568]

Johnny Guitar Watson was ahead of his time and very influential

[@FBA-B1]

This guy was definitely good.I don't remember hearing from him or from him.But just listening to these few little bars tells me all I need to know. I hear the blues and the ancestors literally speaking through his fingers

[@Cerseiswineglass]

Dude was so cold that his nickname was "Guitar". Well, then.

[@mrmaxxx94]

Johnny guitar Watson changed his game and brought the goods. One of the greatest guitar 🎸 players ever respect and appreciate rip

[@wildwolf2807]

Omgosh..my Dad loved his music! I remember listening to his albums. ❤

[@christopher9727]

Don't follow the worldly trends follow Jesus Christ today There is no security or hope with out Jesus Christ in this world come and repent of all sins today Today is the day of salvation come to the loving savior Today repent and do not go to hell Come to Jesus Christ today Jesus Christ is only way to heaven Repent and follow him today seek his heart Jesus Christ can fill the emptiness he can fill the void Heaven and hell is real cone to the loving savior today Today is the day of salvation tomorrow might be to late come to the loving savior today John 3:16-21 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. 19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. 21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God. Mark 1.15 15 And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel. 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. Hebrews 11:6 6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Jesus

[@mainstreetsaint36]

Johnny Guitar Watson: I guess you weren't ready for that. But your kids are going to love it.

[@huskiefan8950]

Johnny Watson. What a legend. Hadn't even HEARD of him before today. Thank you jhonny

[@Voodoo_Robot]

Gangster of love.

[@apexone5502]

He's had a long career before he passed. You have a good number of albums to check out if you decide to delve into his stuff.

[@David-bf6pl]

Johnny Guitar Watson!!

[@johnnix862]

​@@Voodoo_Robot He had someone's wife, on the back of his horse!! Because he's a....

[@rmiller334]

@@johnnix862guitarist

[@kimberlysizemore3143]

An amazing musician...Johnny Guitar Watson was a marvel😊

[@christopher9727]

Do you know Jesus Christ can set you free from sins and save you from hell today Jesus Christ is the only hope in this world no other gods will lead you to heaven There is no security or hope with out Jesus Christ in this world come and repent of all sins today Today is the day of salvation come to the loving savior Today repent and do not go to hell Come to Jesus Christ today Jesus Christ is only way to heaven Repent and follow him today seek his heart Jesus Christ can fill the emptiness he can fill the void Heaven and hell is real cone to the loving savior today Today is the day of salvation tomorrow might be to late come to the loving savior today Romans 6.23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. John 3:16-21 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. 19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. 21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God. Mark 1.15 15 And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel. 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. Hebrews 11:6 6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Jesus

[@christopher9727]

.... Do you know Jesus Christ can set you free from sins and save you from hell today Jesus Christ is the only hope in this world no other gods will lead you to heaven There is no security or hope with out Jesus Christ in this world come and repent of all sins today Today is the day of salvation come to the loving savior Today repent and do not go to hell Come to Jesus Christ today Jesus Christ is only way to heaven Repent and follow him today seek his heart Jesus Christ can fill the emptiness he can fill the void Heaven and hell is real cone to the loving savior today Today is the day of salvation tomorrow might be to late come to the loving savior today Romans 6.23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. John 3:16-21 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. 19 And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20 For every one that doeth evil hateth the light, neither cometh to the light, lest his deeds should be reproved. 21 But he that doeth truth cometh to the light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God. Mark 1.15 15 And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel. 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. Hebrews 11:6 6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. Jesus

[@d.jamesfusilier5597]

Johnny Guitar Watson, a Houston legend. RIP.

[@joseph2832]

Finger style always impresses! No limitations! Freedom on the guitar.

[@michaelhaile6371]

One of my all time favorites. I first heard of his stuff in the late 70s. I was going through my fathers albums, and he had some of his early stuff and I was really a fan of his after that.

[@annetteaaa8540]

This man music was sample by so many that this man family should be rich and this man better be in the rock n roll Hall of Fame.

[@LuciensMusic]

Found "A Real Mutha For Ya" in my older brothers record collection,,So great!!

[@timothylawson3262]

Ain't that a bit, and countless others, yeah he was that dude.

[@kevinmsmith56]

Maan c'mon with that! "Real Mutha" was my favorite 'steppin to the j.o.b.' theme song back in the 80's! Off the METRA at LaSalle St., cut through the Sears Tower lobby and jaywalk Wacker Dr. to work ... with my Walkman Cassette and headphones blasting JGW 😎

[@flamingpieherman9822]

You can tell he was 10 years ahead of his time. You can have remnants of this in the Beatles. A lot of the British Invasion as well as later '60s songs in America

[@johnmalcolm9980]

So long after Sister Rosetta Tharpe was already rocking lead guitar!!!

[@visionop8]

There were a ton of lead guitarists before Watson. It was his use of reverb and distortion and his frenetic playing style that got the attention. Especially because he was more of a reserved player before that 1954 release.

[@timothypittman9681]

​@@visionop8Excellent comment. Appreciate U. Peace.🎉

[@jameschapman7515]

My favorite artist, had 18 albums by him,this man wrote so many tunes, my favorite "Virginia's pretty funky" still listen to it almost everyday 😅..

[@lrich9317]

" I Wanna Ta Ta You Baby " 🎵🎶

[@CrystalBrown-xt8xs]

I am 60 years old now and I never heard of this man before 1976’s That’s a Real Mother for You (Ya) I like that song 🎵.

[@adcantu11]

Johnny was sooooooo underrated and i wish he lived in the modern era to receive his props and praises...

[@ladiimarlz8987]

I hear the Pink Panther, Meet the Jetsons...n. Other cartoon theme music that I grow up watching...just this 30sec. Of this score.... Very Impressive JGW....🔥💯🔥

[@Rio_1111]

The Cowboy Bebop intro!

[@Steve-m8s]

He was A REAL MATHA FOR YA! RIP JGW. Much love for one of the greats.

[@SidOwsley-m8b]

Real Mother For Ya by Johnny “Guitar” Watson was the first album I ever bought at 7 years old in 1977.

[@areneesouder]

I was just listening to Johnny Guitar Watson just a few hours ago, and this clip came up for me again nearly a year later.

[@ariserraon4267]

He was ahead of his time and during a hateful time. Glad you brought this man out to be recognized!!!🖤💜🖤💜

[@bnt96]

i just got some bangers from your 80s sleepover playlist, thanks for your service 🫡 great taste 😁

[@Steve-m8s]

Unfortunately, there's still no shortage of hate, but it's still great to recognize JGW.

[@maryvelneelemantenaya1966]

He was Great! My mom had all 3 of his first albums !! And hilarious lyrics !

[@GwendolynPorter-w6c]

I know u heard A Real Mutha For Ya! 😂😂

[@bjornmathiastollefsen]

This does deserve to be highlighted

[@vemanjadhav]

Man's an underrated legend.

[@MINION6166]

This is my guy!!!! He was soooo underrated and is one of my favorite artist of all times!!!!

[@ruth_a_r.n.2753]

Johnny Guitar Watson was one of the TOP guitarists, then came Rick James and Prince too!!👏👏👏👏👏

[@stephenbrooks6514]

Don't forget Buddy Guy!

[@GwendolynPorter-w6c]

Before Rick and Prince was Jimi Hendrix!!! Check ur history sis! I was a child in the 60s and I also have the Jimi Hendrix Experience album. This album contains the song Purple Haze. Johnny Guitar Watson also had a song in the seventies called A Real Mutha For Ya .

[@duanehall2213]

Rick. James. Didn't. Play. Guitar !

[@MarcG7424]

🎶 It's a real mother for ya make ya wanna run for cover 🎶

[@AnishinaabeWaterProtector]

Oh man, he’s literally one of the best guitarists of all time! Such a shame he doesn’t get the praise he deserves. My father LOVED him 💜🤘🏽

[@SpacyMidnight]

He is either an overlooked genius. Or a time traveler.

[@delhardy375]

Black Americans being Great despite the oppression...

[@rasheed7934]

You aren't allowed to say things like this. You will upset the ghost faces.

[@brendanmuller7301]

​@@rasheed7934 Come up with a better slur. But no we agree. Actually we think every group was generally better back in those days. Which is why some of us want a return to those days.

[@rasheed7934]

@@brendanmuller7301 Ghost faces is what the old ones in my family said so I didn't make it up. As far as going back to the way it was you can forget that.

[@rasheed7934]

@@brendanmuller7301 Do you have anything else to say besides something stupid? If so I'm all for a discussion.

[@brendanmuller7301]

@@rasheed7934 Nope I'm just here to give you some more slurs to use against us. For individual white ethnic groups ill list some more Amerimutt is used typically for white americans due to them often being a mix of different groups be it european or non european Frogs for the french I reference to their ugly appearances and them willing to eat anything Mick for the irish due to their surnames Paddy for the irish Daigo for italians Wop a slur for italians Kraut for germans Fritz for germans Huns for germans Cheese head for Dutch Polak for polish people Use these well.

[@chrisdeangerous]

It will never cease to amaze me how much things used to change musically and culturally in the second half of the 20th century. From 1954 to 1967 is just 13 years, but it's a completely different place... Same from 1967 to 1980 (from hippies to new wave and heavy metal) or from 1980 to 1993 (grunge, anyone?). In the meantime, has anything really changed from 2010 to 2023? Beyond slightly updated cellphones and slightly faster Internet???

[@markxoc]

Wow! To run across this! I knew Johnny , I played for James Brown. He was more than a way out musician! He was a comedian! He had some hits but never really blew UP! He died ONSTAGE while doing a concert in JAPAN 🇯🇵, HE WAS HUGE in Japan,

[@jessicaevans2564]

I'm glad he got to experience some appreciation, fame and $.

[@floydthompson9332]

JGW. Massively underrated throughout his career. His jam A Real Mother For Ya is a classic. 👏🏾👏🏾

[@gagecarty4290]

One of the hidden guitar masters of the ages 👌

[@monkat3759]

Thanks so much. More of these treasures need to be known. How many more are lost in being mind blown only knowing of Hendrix,etc. Rock N Roll Hall of Fame shame shame shame.

[@richarddelgado2723]

😮 Yeah they’d rather put “Weird Al Yankovich” in there 🤦🏻…..

[@NoxiousLynx]

my brothas need to make a comeback to rock and roll music and takeover

[@LovingAtlanta]

👍🤩💝Amazing. I can hear of riffs from that that were used in other productions (commercials, Ads, songs) I hope he got paid.🙏

[@vfry7896]

Yes!!!! I was born in the late 80s but, I fell in love with his music when they played it on the what's Love got to do with it movie. I have been in love with that song ever since. Excellent artist!! Funny, I never really did remember his name but in the beginning when I heard the guitar riffs I knew exactly who it was LOL🎉😊

[@felixmadison5736]

I was 10 years-young, and 1954 wasn't ready for a lot of things!

[@Shinerfolk60]

I like his rhythm & blues and soul songs :)

[@TheLegacyofMinnieRiperton]

And Johnny Guitar Watson just got colder as the years went on 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

[@LoveLokks]

This is true black history. Rock n roll ❤

[@eriksax]

Thank you for this video! I love his songs! WOW!! The sick baritone saxophone bass lines really make Space Guitar 🎸 POP! I also love his wonderful use of saxophones in his music.

[@GoneBallistik658]

Johnny "Guitar" Watson started his career with King Records which was located in Cincinnati. The same record company that also launched James Brown's career.

[@anthonyhill951]

I have heard that song in a movie or two back in the day

[@sagarsondarva643]

They called him GUITAR for a reason...

[@monicasmith9215]

I've never heard of him WOW!

[@drew9719]

Man this wouldve been mindblowing back then, just jaws down and putting needle back on the beginning of the solo after it ends

[@warrenclarke9051]

Thank you and thank you God. This video inspired me to play my bass with Johnny Watson and help me understand what I (but most importantly he) was doing. I used my ear to figure out what key it was in, then heard it was a blues prog. and went to town. Unlocked surf basslines for me. Thank you. To all other musicians from all walks of life, you got this.

[@trblemkr1d106]

Amazing ...no effects , no computers just straight up from the heart Jams. PK

[@Hermeticrux6145]

Reverb is an effect

[@en2456]

​@@Hermeticrux6145Idk why these old heads condemn technology it's so stupid. All their artists of their time were using state of the art equipment and technology available to them. Absolutely nothing wrong with effects and computers, we wouldn't have recorded music without it dumbos.

[@kemowasabi551]

At least 10 years ahead of its time- far out!! ❤️‍🔥🎸

[@cuteButKindaDeadlyBreloom]

Your kids are gonna love it!

[@michaelfugate2404]

Johnny Guitar Watson Is one of my all-time favorite Artists. He only got better with age!

[@gus473]

Remember he was still hard at it in the late '70s...! 😎✌️

[@michaelfugate2404]

​@gus473 his live improvisation was the stuff of Legend.