Robert Cray - Poor Johnny

[@patriciapolk2449]

More smooth blues singing about life. Play on brother. The world appreciates your music

[@michellemachet-philip2801]

Robert Cray is something.. such a humble man with such a voice.❤ Been my fav number for so many years. And what a guitarist. Well done for the music 😊

[@oguzyldrm9877]

He is singing from the heart man. He is a true musician, i admire him

[@marktoombs6276]

One of the best concerts I've ever seen twice great show ŕob.

[@standingbeark2290]

A true showman and musician! If you get a chance to catch him, don't miss it!!

[@alandehn8541]

This song is timeless! Nothing has changed in the last 14 years since this was posted!

[@jamescharles1588]

My favorite version of this song ! Perfect !!

[@bobdylanrules]

I saw him open for clapton too and even though clapton was good cray really took the show I wish his set was longer what a beautiful voice.

[@revelationakagoldeneagle8045]

I've been enjoying the soulful, smooth blues only Robert Cray can perform this way... From one Georgia native to another, thank you Robert Cray... Peace ✌️ Love 💕 and Happiness 💞 to you all 💕 Aquila Uwohali

[@mikewilkins2030]

INTEGRITY!!! THIS MAN IS AS TRUE AS THEY COME!!

[@Hermes1548]

Virtuosity has a contrary, And intensity, passion, is not. The contrary of virtuosity is sparsity. This is intense, passionate, blues.

[@hupur]

gotta love Robert Cray......one of my favorite songs by him..got that 60's r&b groove.

[@TheKimberlystinnett]

Man he tears that guitar up! It talks! I love his vocals. He's my man ! #love#Cray#master.

[@marktoombs6276]

One hell of a blues man if u don't get it i really hate it for u sucka u dig?.

[@cambridgeratmom]

This is as close to perfection as music gets!

[@chrisferrett4586]

I was a young lad in the uk and put on the the tv and the Tube was on a show presented by jules holland, Robert cray was playing and was half way through his set, I listened for 15 seconds, said ''who the hell is this guy''and put a VHS tape in,. Then bought everything he had done, been a fan ever since. He has been my top 3 favorite artist , to now 2022, others are John mayer and Dire straits.. Today they churn out repetition with a chorus that repeats and repeats until I channel flick and turn off to remember the old days

[@gm3mtm]

What a talent. Great song... a must to any 'favorites' playlist. EC

[@poke97]

Heard him play this last night at the Blues Fest. Had a good time listening to this.

[@marycantu6297]

He tells a compelling story on this song that I can never forget!

[@paulshull7036]

First started listening to Robert Cray in high school. That was years ago but this has always been one of my favorite musicians. The lyrics tell such interesting stories. Each day I play I come just little closer to his impressive sound.

[@alanwhiteside410]

Love Robert Cray! I go see him every time he comes to St.Louis. 😎🎸

[@verticalslice]

Beautiful Clean Tone!

[@juan54321]

beautiful performance, thank you from Colombia

[@acousticshadow4032]

That's Jim Pugh on the keys, one very underrated Blues Man!

[@free2bpoppie]

What I love about Robert Cray, is his individuality. He is comfortable with where his is in his playing, and he allows those of us who are comfortable with it, to saty in that zone. I would love to hear more from him, and players who are similar in their musicianship, and loyalty to their art. Thanks for the post!

[@paulkasputis5978]

Mr. Cray is very underrated as a guitarist.

[@scottmatheson2390]

+Paul Kasputis no doubt about it. Robert plays with great finesse and artistry. As a player myself of many years I can certainly attest to the surprising complexity of his style (not to mention his soul drenched, mind boggling string bending technique and phrasing!) Anyone doubting this should have a closer listen to a few of his recordings and (if you are a more advanced guitarist) learn a few of his licks. He's the man.

[@paulkasputis5978]

Scott Matheson I know what your saying, I have worked on his songs and licks. For me what he is capable of playing on the guitar while singing is amazing. Then his solos have this formula that most people don't get. He gets into discord then resolves it ( kind of a jazz thing). I went to a Robert Cray concert a while back - 80% of the people I talked to were musicians.

[@brucemills731]

+Paul Kasputis i dont think so anyone who listens to his playing can tell hes amazing unless there deaf even just watching the guys hands is amazing

[@asianfacility5682]

What style he has to play

[@rockford3943]

Poor Robert

[@mapleleafsrock13]

i love this song! i first found robert on claptons hosting of the Great Performances tv exhibitions on PBS. i really like his music.

[@mistreated]

Bad Ass! Love RC

[@charlesfitze2217]

He is the man allright

[@jonnierawiri5218]

This guy. Surprisingly he is actually quite a great singer, surprising cos hes really good on that gat too. No weaknesses with this guy. Rock on Robbie young blood.

[@chebechebii]

this song is easy to the ears and feel good to da mind & soul:-) robert is awesome. much respect & luv......

[@benpukeroa3295]

Love this song, sad story but true..crscks me up at the end of the song, Robert just walks off like he just finished a glass of water 😁 too good alright

[@HJF091173]

Ole !!! Vaya pezado de artista, de los pies a la cabeza, cantando y tocando ....Vaya pedazo de swing que tiene, y cada nota se te mete en el corazón, y te pellizca ahí donde duele ...

[@firdausHITMAN]

Robert Cray your a good musican and great guitar player. Thanks for the music

[@nickbowers344]

Poor Johnny is my favorite.

[@JackOrion0670]

@crayhead I couldn't agree more. He is insanely good, and beyond anyone else out there right now.

[@AnnabelleAskinn]

Je veux que Robert Cray soit plus connu en France

[@bluesfanlenny]

I agree, I bought the cd from seeing R.Cray w/ Eric Clapton concert in march!!!!!!! =) He sang this song live in Vancouver, BC.

[@bullbram]

his performance on the Crossroads Fest DVD was awesome!

[@JeffeyBarney]

I know Johnny, I was the best friend who watched him go down last night... Johnny is and was a good family man and provider... He knew what was comin but did what he knew, hustling. Poor Johnny.

[@MrMoun10boy]

jeffrey Barney

[@scottsarahd219]

we love this tune.

[@poikaa3]

We seen him at the Wild Horse Saloon in Nashville, Tennessee two years ago, what a powerful performer!

[@scottwise2939]

Outstanding

[@triadblues]

thanx for the vid man... cray live is the best show!

[@MarcusLeepapi]

Very cool song......Way cool...

[@bullbram]

yeah, he played "time makes two". it was gr8!

[@Clint313]

There you go... come on.. why must you comprare apples with oranges.. just take in and accept the great music Robert Cray has to offer!

[@11Buckethead11]

agreed. the CD is awesome

[@Gocogo22]

he is a like angel given to us ;A;

[@vbandres]

@Seabee613 yeah it must have been that man! too much soul in the whole performance, what a great song

[@bluesboy25000]

Robert Cray is the man

[@joelbeltran6645]

Great Respect iconic

[@michellemachet-philip2801]

After all the years - a knockout

[@vbandres]

it is the first time i see him he's pretty good.

[@franquilmarpereiracosta899]

Super agradável!!!

[@fjavijb91]

Que grande!

[@Alexbluesguitar]

Robert cray-ты крут!!!

[@whorewrangler]

Some musicians are just good enough to make a fuck up sound good, and he's one of them.

[@luc19c...]

Nice feeling.... Pentatonic scale

[@TheKimberlystinnett]

Talk that Guitar!

[@free2bpoppie]

Do you possibly have "still around"? If so, please download it, it's one of his best songs! Love all of his work, thantks for posting any of it!

[@DraconzDen]

@tomitstube I think that's a newer model Strat, just gaging by the lack of wear and tear on it. The tone comes from the player, trust me on that, you could put a lot of guitarists on the same rig and they wouldn't sound half as good as Robert!!! One hell of a player he is.

[@sableindian]

Ex-IL groupie Great memories

[@joemcclanahan1537]

Dang poor Johny

[@TomMilleyMusic]

yea get the free youtube to ipod converter. it allows you to dowload the video and you can change it into MP3 so you can import it to itunes or where ever you want.

[@vbandres]

does anybody know where can i find this tab? i´d like to give it a try.what a great song

[@fuzzybutkus8970]

I can’t get over the size of his pedal board. He must need a hi/lo to lift that bad boy.

[@eileenkarrenbrock1522]

Can someone tell me, why the titles name is "Poor Johnny"?

[@GottliebGoltz]

He good.

[@SuperSewerin]

Solo

[@abhinavpathak471]

Whom to call?? Cray inside a phonebooth..!!!!!!

[@algrilo]

Excelente com E maiúsculo.

[@kidderminsterbro]

smooth fingers

[@brucemills731]

the bend guitar solo at about 5 minute mark wow hahaha

[@jatzimies]

Welcome to Finland.

[@petemcclelland100]

The 6 who dislike this are obviously deaf.

[@vbandres]

what happened to him at 5:14?

[@11Buckethead11]

I think you're talking about "Twenty"

[@jeffrobertson3048]

Poor Johnny never learned

[@abhinavpathak471]

Even much before knofler!!!!

[@shakeshaftthomas]

its hard to tell tbh is he a better singer or guitar player hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm i think he just kicks arse lol

[@frantecar]

I don't think he is underrated. He only plays in his way... his performance alive doesn't sounds like Studio records...

[@augfive]

lol @ "its very hard to play and sing at the same time" jesus..you boiled it down to that? lol

[@Dippides]

5:14

[@jodyq43]

I agree crossroads version is better. He made some slight changes in the crossroads version with the lyrics.

[@lovemyhd1960too]

so if he's not human, what is he????? android? borg?

[@tilmanwinterling]

Der schwarze Bluesprophet

[@charlesemery6337]

:)

[@-musicon7216]

이번건 웬지 힘들어보이는....

[@zzzdrill]

Love 5:14

[@EktorTsolodimos]

the album version is awsome.. but this one is a bit.. 'out of tune' of you guys get me. I still really like those guys

[@richiemabie]

WTF