Sittin' on Top of the World - The Other Favorites

Sittin' on Top of the World - The Other Favorites | Josh Turner Guitar
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Written by Walter Vinson and Lonnie Chatmon of the Mississippi Sheiks, and performed in the style of Doc Watson. We were both lucky enough to get to see Doc play a few times before he passed, and as folk musicians with ties to North Carolina, his shadow has always loomed large.
Equipment/Techniques:
Guitar is a 1961 Harmony H -162 rebuilt by Morris Rowell.
Mics are a Vanguard V13 and an sE Voodoo VR2 in mid-side.
Preamps are an ART Pro MPA II.
Recorded live to 1/4" Tape at 7.5 IPS on a Teac A-3300SX recorder refurbished by Andrew Funk.
Interface is a Zoom UAC-8, EQ and Compression added in Pro Tools
Filmed on a Canon EOS R with an RF 35.
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About Josh Turner Guitar
Joshua Lee Turner is a multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, and producer based in Brooklyn, New York. Josh is best known for his KZbin channel Josh Turner Guitar, where he has been posting eclectic cover performances and original music since he started the channel in 2007 at age 15. Josh now tours internationally in support of his own original music, as well as with long-time collaborator Carson McKee, as the folk duo The Other Favorites. In August, Josh released Public Life, his second full-length album of original music.

[@jrileycain6220]

I've been a successful professional musician since 1966. When I hear these guys I think to myself "I knew I should have been an underwater welder."

[@theflash1425]

You ain't lying! I've been playing guitar (or attempting to) for over 50 years - and I get paid to do it now, to the tune of 50-100 gigs a year - and I'd have to walk away if I had to follow this kid in a show!

[@alan4sure]

It might not be too late to switch careers. 😄

[@stevoschannel4127]

GREAT comment, good chuckle, thanks friend

[@SILVERPYGMEES]

Bull Sh-T ! do your thing brother and be happy. Enjoy the music you bring into the world and enjoy others!. I'll jam with you any day.🎸😎👍

[@lynettekomidar2819]

Bloody good aren't they

[@karenlight8732]

My dad is 94 years old and is ill with dementia, Parkinson’s, etc. He loves to listen to your music. This is his favorite video! He says he wants to invite you and your friends over to play for him. We live in Texas. 😊Just wanted you to know that your music is loved and listened to, and that you are admired.

[@inquisitiveterrestrian]

I hope your dad is okay! I wish you and your family well, thank you for sharing this story

[@danchaloner1357]

@@inquisitiveterrestrian Bless your Dad.

[@courtneyconaway3091]

My guitar listens to this when I’m not home

[@TantraJames]

this literally made me lol

[@brettbaxter7882]

Must be nice. I keep catching mine listening to "Ice Cream Man" and shedding Eddie tears.

[@birdybird1252]

Huh- my guitar gently weeps

[@bobconnor6164]

My guitar wishes it could sound like that!

[@goodcommentman1512]

Now that’s a good comment! I should know.

[@snaggletooth14]

Josh plays guitar like the rest of us wish we could.

[@renaudmarigny6045]

Exactly And he makes it look easy as he would make us think : "by practicing a bit, I will nail it" But actually, no ...

[@owenmiller484]

The fact that josh can play rhythm, melody, riffs and sing harmony all at the same time is ridiculous.

[@Driftload]

Preach

[@mysterx4931]

It is amazing you mean

[@greg4673]

I know right!? I hate talented people 😅

[@alfred1599]

Josh is an unbelievably complete musician, but can we appreciate Carson's vocal adaptability and the magic that happens when the lads get together to create actual music. Nothing but gold from these boys.

[@johno3326]

His voice (not the guitarist) is great

[@pappyfiddle]

I've discovered a method to learn how to do stuff like this. You first off get away from all critics including the one in your head. It's nice to have a soundproof room, or some other place. Then, record yourself, just go ahead and sing like people do in the shower. Usually your internal critic will let you do that much. Then listen to the recording. Take note of the stuff that sounds good and what doesn't. Repeat, leaning into the stuff that sounds good. Thing is, you have ears, so you can tell what that is. Gradually you build up a repetoir of tricks that work.

[@gatoryak7332]

@@pappyfiddle Almost everybody can sing at least OK if they turn off their internal critic and loosen up. However, few people can sing well in all keys. It is important to find the right key for your voice. That's why it helps to play an instrument like a guitar or piano and understand how to transpose keys. BTW, the right key for your voice will be different for different songs. The determining factor is the range of the melody (lowest tone to highest tone) and the range of your voice. Find the key that fits both. Some songs have ranges that are to wide for some voices.

[@aqualung1466]

Carson is incredible on vocals.

[@MrEasyaloha]

Carson makes faces

[@goodcommentman1512]

Tape Rolling ✅ Mics Set ✅ Camera Focused ✅ Lights On ✅ Guitar Tuned ✅ Vocals Rehearsed ✅ Hair Combed _____

[@jfr597]

Pandemic Hair😂😉 Great performance.

[@SwiftTravels]

I’m dying. 🤣 Good comment, Man! (See what I did there?😊)

[@zuider77]

LOL!!

[@TheKathrynpowell]

living up to that channel name 😂

[@deborahchapman222]

We can’t remember everything guys....🤦🏻🤦🏻

[@rmyAddison]

This old picker ( just turned 71) loves what you and friends (Reina, etc.) are doing for your generation. Keep the great music coming...........!~!~!

[@Joe.Doucette]

I agree with you. I'm a "young" 62. Josh, Carson, Reina, Toni and all their friends give me hope that good music will be played for years to come.

[@brighter22]

It would be mind blown if this was mainstream radio versus the vile puke on today...aka WAP.

[@Joe.Doucette]

@@brighter22 Dream on for this to be mainstream these days.

[@herberar]

Never seen before a guy play the guitar; the Dobro; the banjo; the bass and sing like an angel all at the same time!!!!!

[@grantwelshsr.4549]

I know this video was a year ago, but I stumbled on it on youtube, I'm 58 years old and have played professionally with Stevie nicks, and prince, and a few others, and this is just so pure!! out standing !!!

[@chaplainmattsanders4884]

Great comment. Encouraging to the young brothers.

[@11304800]

yeah right---I'm super man. LOL

[@Yognaughto]

Doesn’t get better than these boys playin some Doc Watson, swear to god

[@robbibubnj]

Mr. Socko and I bet they’d sound great singing Frankie Valli’s “Swearin’ to God”. Hint, hint...

[@Guitargate]

YES. SO fantastic. Love seeing this. Miss doc too...

[@allanmarks2150]

So many many years ago - maybe half a century ago - I remember driving Doc Watson and his band from Fresno to San Francisco in my Pinto station wagon.

[@bearclawhogs44]

Dude. No kidding--completely righteous.

[@cortezcortez739]

Thats got to be one of the best acoustic guitar sounds ever recorded.

[@bobbyhill9444]

I agree.

[@pabloelguera1161]

I'm with you in this one. But the playing makes half of it. You can have the same guitar and same mic with if it's not well executed it'll never work

[@garyteague4480]

And I’m try to see the name brand of that guitar

[@cunard61]

@@garyteague4480 It's a fully restored 1961 Harmony Guitar, Josh just recently sold it.

[@garyteague4480]

@@cunard61 thanks so much ! It had a distinct sound

[@ricklarouche4105]

Just sittin’ here groovin’ on the sounds of the “bed-head twins”.. 😂

[@loekivanoosterwijk4793]

you mean bad hair twins

[@kathyhollenbach7413]

Ok, 1st thing; I'm 71. I have loved and sang this song since I was a teenager. Absolutely love this; perfection!👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@GretschProf]

Josh Turner continually amazes me with his guitar prowess.

[@유도마-v2r]

I can listen to him play all day and all night, and there are not many like that.

[@BabaDontKnow]

....and banjo, and mandolin, and electric guitar, and bass, and....

[@Adam-hs1ft]

Carson's face at 1:28 when Josh plays that bend.

[@ColdHawk]

Love those little moments! It’s part of the gold vein running through all of their recordings together. What an interesting friendship, and how lucky for the rest of us that music is such a part of it.

[@zuider77]

@@ColdHawk So true. One thing I enjoy about their music is how much respect they have for each other's abilitiy.

[@pleasantartsyprincess8953]

👂👁👄👁👂 then 😏

[@yashveersingh1795]

Josh’s face at 2:16 💫

[@Maddog-um5yk]

I saw Jack Lawrence give that same look to Doc Watson one time at the Somerville Theater. Doc would have loved this. Is this in open D?

[@ForgottenCovers]

Such unreal guitar skills! Sounds like at least two different people are playing! 😀

[@ColdHawk]

Yeah, now that you mention it...

[@danieldeutschen7714]

The magic of open tunings and some fine playing right there

[@danielberry9610]

So good. Imagine being Doc Watson and coming up with the sound on your own. Doc is a legend.

[@winter2400]

@@danielberry9610 Doc and many other great pickers like Chet Atkins or Jerry Reed have all said that they've been influenced by Merle Travis. He was the original

[@bobcatross5097]

Yeah. Makes me want to just send my guitars to them. May be I will. I will just tap my feet.

[@stuhazle]

Yep. That's as good as it gets.

[@davidjames4838]

Why oh why isn’t there a CD or an album download of Josh Turner’s early covers?? I’m 76 and know all the songs from hearing the originals. He’s the ONLY guy who can totally make them really work. an album would sell like hot cakes! Dire Straits, Simon and Garfunkel, The Beatles, loads more, he is in a class of his own as not only a guitarist but singer and arranger. PLEASE RELEASE AN ALBUM OF THESE AND KEEP THE GOLDEN DAYS CONTINUING. This guy and his friends are legends already. More than awesome! 👏 Let’s hope we see him and his musical friends at Glastonbury festival very soon, you would be just amazing!!! 🎻👍x

[@tygh80]

What kind of a tortured soul would you have to have to give this video a thumbs down? I feel bad for those people. I am truly amazed by your talent and I so appreciate you sharing it like this.

[@GeorgeCrosley]

Has to be jealousy. This is mind-blowingly good.

[@gregslatin8874]

Don't like my peaches don't shake my tree...

[@JamesMarriott]

love it

[@JoshTurnerGuitar]

Thanks man!

[@BobCliffe]

I did not expect to see James Marriott here! 😆😆

[@leecarter2719]

James is clearly lost 🤣

[@eilidhriddell3332]

Hey James 😂

[@gerrett108]

Super Stoked Carson is part of this Magic!!

[@rayswick4707]

Josh, you and Carson really harmonize well together. I often wish I could play as well as you do. At 66 and a crushed left hand that will never happen. Enjoy your life, both of you....🙂

[@brettbaxter7882]

Have you tried switching to the other hand? Granted, it will seem like starting from scratch, but what else do you have going on?

[@rayswick4707]

@@brettbaxter7882 Hi Brett. Well I thought of it. But I wasn't very good at finger picking before I got old and stiff. Can't imagine how poor I would be now not to mention trying it wrong handed. Lol...be ssfe...be happy

[@diannegrach6376]

Rolled out of bed and the first thing I hear is this...what a wonderful way to start the day.

[@joeoak8181]

Two rare talents. Shades of Doc Watson in the guitar work. Great stuff!

[@beckybggibson2556]

I thought the same thing.

[@michaelbovee2477]

These guys are channeling some old long lost musicians who's souls have years of life's experiences.

[@thomascussans9844]

I am left permanently stunned at the seemingly effortless virtuosity of Josh. It is properly astounding. It sort of just seems to flow and flow. Has there ever been anyone better? That a serious question. I am talking about all the greats. He up there them among 'em.

[@jbdmed]

same arrangement Doc Watson did in the '60s except Josh appears to use open tuning and recording quality is better .Doc was awesome but in this case I think I like Josh

[@simon_patterson]

That's a fair call

[@MrJDP1974]

I don't throw it around lightly, but he's a killer. There are a lot of them out there, but he has a lot going for him. I caught them way back when they posted the cover of 52 Vincent years ago and watched them grow. It's been really neat to see them stick together and continue to develop collectively and independently. Carson is no hack, by any means!

[@als4817]

@@MrJDP1974 Same , thanks for posting !

[@miralyse.3846]

Tommy Emmanuel ist pretty impressive too

[@TheOneAtomicPunk]

What the heck just happened?! Am I really here listening to such perfection? 😳❤️👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@LedByTheLamb]

"She said come back daddy, *oohh* I need you so".. Que instant full body chill bumps. Y'all are epic, damn.

[@tylerhurd9569]

That old harmony really sings.

[@cortezcortez739]

That D# note on let my peaches be is unbelievable. What a range he has. The guitar playing is not too shabby either.

[@danielberry9610]

When I see a Doc Watson cover by The Other Favorites, I hit the like button before I even listen.

[@Brent500]

Doc Watson himself would be very impressed with this. Bravo!

[@HowCommunicationWorks]

One of Doc's finest fingerstyle performances.

[@chawkinz]

One of my favorite Doc Watson recordings.

[@retro477]

I just heard this song being played by some older folks at Knott's Berry Farm and it blew my mind, I was looking for this song but the harmonizing in the video is the closest to the way the older folk sang it. This was great!

[@chaigh53]

Hmm. I wish I could add a like every time I watch this. Unfortunately I can only give one. I just love the vibe of this rendition. ❤

[@petesessa2041]

My Gosh. The guitar work was clean and crisp. The vocals were dead on. Gentlemen, it's just a pleasure listening to your music.

[@pratyushsharma5200]

I want him to be so much popular that to find his channel I'd search "Josh Turner" instead of "Josh Turner Guitar". Love from India🍻

[@adbogo]

What a voice, what a guitarplayer. The new S&G. These guys are going places.

[@wptrader9062]

I finally hit SUBSCRIBE when Josh played the final note(harmonic at 12th fret). I don't know what took me so long. What a rich vein of creativity Mr. Turner and Company has tapped into over synthesized world. Keep riding that wave that you found. Your significant other is right.

[@EddiesonDK]

Carson's face during Josh's solo says it all.

[@janet3528]

It’s a cold wet evening here in Holland....but these guys make it warm and cosy 💖👍☀️

[@redceasar]

Mee eens!!!

[@jimchapman2887]

Sometimes I listen to this for the awesome harmonies, sometimes for the incredibly clean guitar picking, sometimes just because it makes me happy but man I keep listening to it. This is so nice.!!!

[@markbarnwell942]

They guys just cant do no wrong. Always a pleasure.

[@ktakta6684]

Such wonderful talent. Carson's voice is so beautiful, too!

[@AViancourt]

I find this style of picking to be such a challenge, it’s so impressive the flawlessness and feel they have.

[@Igotknobblies]

Love that deep root note...."leave my peaches be" Carson, what a vocal range! Great combination of voices and as usual, superb guitaring. Well done the two of you!

[@tombryant52jumpscoach]

For real

[@dufussux]

I reckon if young Josh and Carson could look to the future and see this video, they’d be amazed at their progress.

[@stir_stick]

KCUFDNIM was just thinking about Joshs progress. He floored me with sultans of swing way back when but he is just getting g so well rounded as a guitarist.

[@dufussux]

Stir_stick Sultans was where we all saw Josh 100% master the style of a song and a guitarist, and we’re just lucky to see that every video these days.

[@landonjoneson3415]

You guys have introduced me to some of my favorite songs of all time, and I think this is going to be one of them

[@ColdHawk]

The eclectic range of music they cover is phenomenal. I’ve found a so many of my “obscure” old favorites in this collection, which I love, but it’s the introduction to new songs that is truly priceless. Ok, going to go play this over and over until my wife raises her eyebrows or starts singing along....

[@keithdavis00]

Josh Turner is one of the top 5 on youtube. Pure talent.

[@darkhorsejosh]

You can’t beat a good pair of singers that can actually do harmony properly, love it guys!💕💕

[@tclinn2909]

Carson and Josh are rare gems I found on KZbin. Great music, good job lads!

[@markenglish8513]

Carsons voice is maturing brilliantly. Could listen all day...

[@richardpellis]

Been with you guys since the beginning. Will be with you to the end.

[@kaibeckstrand3156]

This is unbelievably good. The guitar, the vocals, absolutely everything. Really really good stuff guys. Made my day.

[@Oculus729]

The best version of this song I have heard. Thank you.

[@dansanger5340]

Going old school with the reel-to-reel.

[@brucezimmerman9451]

In anything like normal times you would be filling venues. Thank you for sharing. When this country finally gets it's COVID-19 act together we will see you in person. We live in the right technology time such that artists can connect directly with an audience and you can bypass the old arbiters of what should be presented to us. Hang in there everyone and support performers online and in person however you can.

[@joseguevara184]

Who can tell who enjoys this more, they playing or me listening.

[@AJGreen-cn8kk]

So great to hear two young players do Doc Watson's version. Our music is safe with guys like this around!

[@tunahelpa5433]

A great old blues song transformed into a great bluegrass song.

[@cunard61]

You two come as close to the sound known as "family harmony" as anybody I've ever heard. Truly an excellent performance, thanks to you both.

[@richarddixon3639]

Fellow musician and guitarist here, flawless and sublime.

[@ald7157]

I only found Doc Watson recently through following both of your musical exploits. This is hair-raisingly good. 👍👍👏👏

[@leehjones]

Whoa. You just discovered Doc Watson? That's like making it halfway through your life and somebody saying "They got this stuff - chocolate ice cream. You oughta try it." You be all, "How did I not get this memo?"

[@ald7157]

@@leehjones Very true. I'm in Oxford England, I grew up on pop and rock music. Folk and Country never interested me until discovering Josh, Carson, Reina and Toni, and all their hugely talented friends. I have a lot of catching up to do!

[@nogodiggydie]

One of the best to ever do it. He was amazing.

[@fredanderson5278]

I do not think it is possible to watch this video and listen to this song without grinning! Great job.

[@johncardell2024]

This is what a guitar is supposed to sound like. Love it! Thanks guys. 🎵🤗🎵🎼🎶🎸🇺🇸

[@quirtdrozario856]

This is the best version of this song yet. Josh is just too amazing on that guitar.

[@mhmendes]

Amazing Josh, don't know how you can play and sing so well at the same time. You're the boss. When I see Carson and josh together I already know that i will be watching something awesome!

[@439tab]

Didn't think anyone could do this better than Doc Watson but you just did! I know it was based on his arrangement but it was still hotter! Great job guys!

[@oldtimetinfoilhatwearer]

I dont know. No one could swing it like doc.

[@the3minutestoryguru]

That amount of talent is just unfair

[@Bmwguy2011]

Breathless. Wow!

[@pjrtech4141]

These guys are magic when they get together. This however, is on another level.

[@thediggerfromouterspace3180]

I wish I could like this video twice, or even more. Thank you guys, what a trip ! ❤

[@chrisherald2338]

This is just lively, and very faithful to the original. Great work!

[@HowCommunicationWorks]

Perfect version of Doc’s finger style arrangement.

[@seeker985]

They make it seem so simple. But that’s what greats do. Bygones never will be bygones..

[@Trex100]

That bend at 1:28 is killer.

[@marcusklaas4088]

Carson took notice as well

[@aqualung1466]

Oh wow that guitar sounds heavenly.

[@thehumblepundit9790]

The guitar is a wondrous instrument. So much diversity in how you can express yourself with such joy. Music will save the world on day.

Accurate tab, paidtabs.com/u/Catch_and_Play/q/qpr4Lc0ORJ4

[@handiman5001]

How N I C E was that -- ooooooooooooooo sittin on top of the world

[@francoisekoulwatt650]

Je suis une inconditionnelle du folk, du blues, que ce soit celui de Chicago, du Mississippi ou d'ailleurs et j'adore la façon dont ces 2 jeunes interprètent cette chanson de 1930 !!! FANTASTIQUE. MERCI. Love from Switzerland

[@vincentbooth6077]

I've listened to this many times and it makes my day every time, a perfect pair making music together through many years of practice together. Superb partnership in music.

[@mediamannaman]

Even Carson, a good guitar player himself, looked like he was impressed with Josh's guitar licks.

[@scottmcfadden386]

I think he's getting better. I'm not the best judge as I am a mediocre player at best, but it seems to me he has shifted from extremely competent to really mastering the instrument.

[@lurk7967]

@@scottmcfadden386 Josh has always been able to play insanely well you can look at old videos of him when he was like 15... No one really masters it that's kinda just something people say. He still makes small mistakes the playing we see online is curated this could have been the 20th take probably like the 3rd tho

[@nickdingess109]

@@lurk7967 not many get it on the first take. The Eagles might do a hundred takes.

[@1mrmerced]

Geez...how can anyone give a thumbs down for this. I've hear Sit-in... at least a hundred different ways. This is easily top three. Doc would be proud.

[@jean-louisbaril6487]

Tremendous guitar playing!

[@hargovinddayal9327]

Superb!!! There is just one word for this....

[@billy-bentodhunter3496]

magic!

[@charlavenant3857]

I love the way Carson’s and Josh’s voices complement one another. Yes that’s exactly when the manic begins. PS Josh plays a mean blues guitar.

[@charlavenant3857]

Majic

[@downanddirtyrufus]

Nailed the guitar . Very impressive

[@jessicacosiguitar]

Yes! He is amazing!

[@bernardboin3149]

Merci Josh à toi et tes amis c,est superbe.Merci aussi a you tub qui me permet de vous découvrir.Bernard France.😸

[@lewie7820]

These are two serious musicians. Looks like they just woke up and are tearing it up bed heads and all

[@howardn]

Thank you for a wonderful gift this Saturday morning.

[@jimmccusker3155]

I like how Carson gets so happy hitting that low note early in the song. ;-) Great job guys!

[@buddyboy6071]

Carson your voice is the star of this song. You remind me , not in your music style, of Paul Rodgers. Your voice is simply amazing, absolutely note prefect.

[@gortagnan]

No time to check out all the comments right now nor ever) but what a nice surprise ..to find..lovely pickin etc and what IS that guitar beauty please !

[@RADThird1]

It's a 1961 Harmoney H-162 that was rebuilt by a guy named Morris Rowell. He changed the bracing on the top to an "X" pattern.

[@samjonesjrindian]

Been following him a long time good musician, and a great singer

[@LindaCasey]

This has got to be my all time favorite type of music. I love to finger pick, but I've got nuttin' on Josh's talent. Good grief! FaaaaanTAStic.

[@chasbodaniels1744]

Don’t feel badly. Few mortals are as skilled and play with such feel as Josh does.

[@razombahato]

Holy crap! Phenomenal. Doc Watson would be proud.

[@Redstagwsmnp]

These 2 young men are just an amazing talent. Alwaysba smile and they brighten everyone's day

[@wheelinclam]

Dude.? Wtf. Such skills

[@migalito1955]

I had sister and brother friends back in 72 that were born in a piano. Their whole family played on a piano, and by ear any tune they heard for a moment. I know your only related by town, but the pair of you remind me of my long ago friends. Fabulous music fellows....

[@barrethansen2158]

Like to give a shout to Josh's harmony singing. He does it all the time and always hits the right notes and hits them perfectly. He began singing in choral groups when he was a kid, and sang a lot more at Butler, and it shows!