Steve Earle and the V-Roys - "Johnny Too Bad" Live on Conan 1997

Steve Earle and the V-Roys performing "Johnny Too Bad" on Late Night with Conan O'Brien on April 3, 1997.

[@davidbrumbaugh7809]

An undisputed master songwriter of the finest tradition

[@joeharris3878]

I hesitated to watch this, I always think "why redo a great song, you won't improve it" But I'm glad I did, that big fat guitar is fabulous

[@scotia100]

Stevie E doin reggae? Just gets away with it IMO, but gotta love that with a live TV gig he goes for an Americana soaked reggae cover. He doesn't give a flying fuck what people think, just follows the music and I, for one, love that about him.

[@larrymccarthy8215]

This should have at least one comment, so here it is: Enough guitars, Steve? :D

[@jonhelmstadter2870]

I already know, that bass line is my head tonight and tomorrow morning

[@davidlodiemyer5698]

Too bad about his son Justen, he was as great as his father. Rest in music Justen. 🙏👼

[@axehound3718]

Slick one ; )

[@m.x.2442]

Great cover but what a missed opportunity for some sweet country licks during the solo break.

[@wickedlee664]

I agree.

[@deeg8849]

Respectable cover but nothing like the original Slicker’s groove

[@wickedlee664]

Eh……this is pretty good… right now I prefer this. Steve brings out all the right things…

[@Chris_oak80]

@@wickedlee664 do you know what a Rachid is?

[@theward2425]

Ratchet knife

[@paulanthony5274]

UB40 One is good with added bits really works

[@scotttait2197]

Nope prefer Jimmy cliff

[@brobdingnagswift8582]

sing like a drunk sailor

[@MRVISTA-wz7vj]

Nice try. Fail