Waitin' for the Bus / Jesus Just Left Chicago - ZZ Top | College Students' FIRST TIME REACTION!

[@andyandalex]

For 50K Subs we are going to be doing a LIVESTREAM this Saturday at 3pm EST doing a live Q&A plus some on-the-spot reactions that you guys will decide during the stream!!! Cheers to you guys see ya there, hope you enjoy this ZZTOP Reaction!! 😁🔥🤟🏻

[@jhalagan]

Do Heard it on the X, you won't be mad.

[@lisaw5604]

Tush - Is a short little banger, which could be combined with another of the suggestions. Anyone have a thought?

[@gotomymostpopularvideo3235]

Andy & Alex Great pick guys!!! You guys are great! Please try “Trukin” by The Grateful Dead when you get the chance. it’s a great nice peaceful song ✌️ ☮️

[@peck404]

Cheap Sunglasses or heard it on the X--- NEXT🎼🎼🎼🎸🍒

[@simmonsreviewandreact3891]

Tush

[@jfk64kennedy95]

the Harmonica player and "unofficial" 4th member of ZZ Top, is a journeyman musician named James Harman. He has accompanied the band for decades, both in studio and on tour

[@rebo2610]

I have seen these guys live more than any other band. I'm from Texas, and this L'il Ol' Band from Texas is our pride and joy. Hard to believe it's only three guys!

[@katyland1015]

For me, the most amazing thing about these songs, is that they were recorded almost FIFTY years ago. And no matter how many times I hear them, I never get tired of them.

[@jbfree1122]

Amen ❤

[@jim78us1]

They are timeless.

[@mikeharris3733]

ZZ Top is one of the coolest bands ever. That funky blues rock sound just kicks ass.

[@whiterabbit4606]

"You might not see Him in person, But he'll see you just the same." Such great lines.

[@minigirl6839]

Yep. And "taking care of business is his name". Such kick ass lyrics. And, I LOVE Dusty's dirty bass on Waitin for the Bus. Only amateurs would criticize such greatness. RIP DUSTY HILL 🕊

[@maryreilly5092]

Oh yeah! He'll see You just the Same!!

[@theschiznit8777]

As I get older it certainly has much more meaning.

[@bigdogpete43]

Both are old Mississippi blues songs. Well done by ZZ Top. Imagine listening to this in 8th grade science class in 1974. Then when LaGrange comes on and the girls start dancing. It was heaven. And I was there.

[@chrissett4245]

Exactly when I knew of this. Great stuff, alright .

[@jim78us1]

How, how, how.

[@thanos619]

Billy Gibbons is one of the greatest guitarists to ever live. He's been playing Texas blues/rock since the late 60's. Jimi Hendrix stated that Billy was his personal favorite guitarist. That's about the highest praise you can get as a guitarist.

[@senator558]

The king of the pinch harmonic.

[@robwalsh9843]

Texas produces great blues guitarists, and Billy is one of the best of them.

[@joeygavadeels2784]

Billy Gibbons is GREATNESS !!!! Regarding Jimi, he was a big fan of the late Terry Kath too- lead guitarist of Chicago. He saw them play and asked them to tour with him.

[@shelleysparks210]

I grew up in Corpus Christi, Texas in the 50s & 60s. I remember hearing them sing “Francine” in the late 60s. I’ve loved them ever since. RIP Dusty. 💔

[@JohnTurner61]

"Just Got Paid" and/or "I'm Bad, I'm Nationwide"

[@LegalizeAdulthood]

Just Got Paid is fun to sing at karaoke :)

[@garyw6330]

Hell yeah

[@Tijuanabill]

So good

[@jackd.ripper7613]

I vote for "Mexican Blackbird." I know it's horribly... incorrect. But it's a fucking great song.

[@JimGeigerMusic]

Heard it on the X

[@VanVaper]

I'm a Texan and ZZ Top are a Texas treasure. My favorite song is Beer drinkers and hell raisers and I need you tonight. This little band from Texas has so many good songs.

[@2869may]

"Heard It On The X" and "Mexican Blackbird" are a few lesser known songs. "Blue Jean Blues" is very bluesy and laid back with great guitar work..!

[@Girruuth]

I am also going to recommend "Heard It On The X"

[@maceomaceo11]

"Mexican Blackbird" is tremendous, but I don't know if the lyrical content is something people not from another era will appreciate. "Her mamma was Mex-can and her daddy was the ace-a-spades" no matter how incredible that line is delivered might be too much for some. I'll throw in "Whiskey'n Mama", "Brown Sugar" (not the Stones song) and "Precious & Grace" as my lesser known song picks.

[@tomcox2339]

Yes anything from "Fandango".

[@Dano_in_Texas]

Heard It On the X is probably their biggest banger, of ZZ's career. Definitely my favorite ZZ Top song.

[@donavonmorgan5510]

Most definitely listen to Heard It On the X! Badass guitar work.

[@benavich8]

ZZ Top was an absolute backyard college cookout, frisbee drink & smokefest band, bar none. To be around when these albums/songs first came...😎

[@maryreilly5092]

Yes! I was part of that scene!! Everyone in our big group of hang out buddies had this album on hand and ready to spin on the turn table upon demand, Lol!!!

[@benavich8]

@@maryreilly5092 Wow Mary...never thought I'd see another response 3 years later! So many great bands back then, but hard to beat ZZ for parties!

[@revdocjim2002]

I'm 58 and bought this record when I was in the 6th grade. I still listen to it frequently! Great to see the next generation discovering and appreciating this great music.

[@sharrongrant6240]

They always play these songs together at their shows and everyone goes crazy...saw them at least 10 times starting in 1972...kick ass band!!!

[@TexasMagnolia]

One of the GREATEST! Just a little band from Texas. Interviewer: what is your sound? Billy looks at Dusty, then Frank. Shrugs his shoulders and says “Texas Blues...I guess”

[@dwc1964]

Best damn bar band evar

[@duaneallmanstalker]

An interviewer asked Billy G why the band has been so successful for so long and he says "I dont know, I only know 3 chords." Bwahahaha.

[@kastnerr]

Won’t get a lot of votes but ZZ Top “Brown Sugar” is a contender

[@johnhumphries505]

You mean Francine

[@jgsrhythm100]

Brown Sugar 1sr album circa 71! As raw as it gets!!!!

[@evhleppard]

One of their best

[@christopherpohl8743]

Agree! Already recommended to them!

[@TheAsiavol]

Tube snake Boogie should be next...

[@seekfirst817]

Beer Drinkers&Hellraisers, I'm Bad I'm Nationwide

[@Raiderblack]

Ha! I picked the same 2 songs! You know what you're talking about!😉

[@jeffcobb2734]

Yes! Also, "I Thank You" and "Cheap Sunglasses"

[@johnhumphries505]

Beer drinkers/I'm Bad Same here

[@johnhumphries505]

@@Raiderblack Fucking likewise here

[@michaelb.3982]

''I'm bad, I'm nationwide'' ''Cheap Sunglasses'' You will enjoy both.

[@maureenwagg5305]

And Fool for your Stockings. lol

[@lizard6444]

Yes! This^

[@Tijuanabill]

Yes

[@tonyzed6831]

@@maureenwagg5305 Fool for your stockings +1 !!! And cheap sunglasses... damn yeah !

[@benraymo9179]

I’m a die hard ZZ Top fan. I seen them live in 74 or 75 and have listened to all their stuff since. My favorite is “blue jeans blues” and I think it would be yours if you listened to it. Guaranteed 10 rating.

[@legionofbarry]

These two songs always play together. It is a classic duo of music. A++

[@MrJoseph6119]

ZZ Top: "Beer drinkers and hell raisers!" this song kicks butt hard...

[@TheBham54]

Yep, that's the spot....right there. Early ZZ top, before their MTV days, was there best work, in my opinion.

[@adrathemetaloutlaw754]

51 yrs and these Texas fellas are still playing live

[@jayjohnson7898]

"I Thank You" , "I'm Bad I'm Nationwide", "Cheap Sunglasses" off Deguello. Great album!

[@BeeBumper]

I am partial to manic mechanic

[@robertkroberjr.157]

Had this on 8-Track! Played it to death! I just love that " lil old band from Texas " 😎✌❤

[@Maydoggie]

I was listening to some old ZZ today, thinking, "Just about everyone who was jammin' to Tres Hombres in the 70's was high!" Great drivin' and smokin' album. Or so I've heard :)

[@johnnypickens1333]

The fact that you had it on 8 track gives u extra cool points

[@obijon7283]

Thank you for introducing me to ZZ Tops bluesy side. I have always known them as a cool Rock band. Those two song where amazing ❤️

[@williamnulph3118]

Obijon72 early ZZ Top is soooo good.

[@vandalnonesuch8274]

Obijon72, listen to 2000 blues, I need you tonight, sure got cold when the rain fell, Brown Sugar, Barbque, Rough Boy, Just got back from babies!

[@rogerscollier7424]

Dude you have to pre MTV catalog. You’re in for a treat.

[@fishcultureman]

You will love "Just Got Paid"!!!! Hard-driving, kick-ass, slide guitar work!

[@billcoley4426]

Doing the whole Tres Hombres album would be a worthwhile endeavor. Give "Beer Drinkers and Hell Raisers" a listen next.

[@whitezombified]

Yes

[@unclestaple]

Def my fave of theirs

[@EmbeddedCore]

Then for a twist listen to Motorhead's cover of Beer Drinkers and Hell Raisers.

[@matthewdrake4385]

ZZ Top' s original sound before MTV even existed. More catchy, laid back and bluesy. When they went poppy in the early 80s, they were still good, mainly due to their videos, but adding synths and drum machines just didn't sound right. Yes, Eliminator was their top selling record, but mainly due to the MTV videos.

[@michaellambert5223]

Matthew Drake I totally agree! MTV musta paid em to add the synth crap which pretty much ruined a good thing.

[@EF-fc4du]

Eliminator was great. The blues was still heavily present throughout.

[@KamalaToe]

Tush is my favorite, but it’s the dictionary definition of the word, “BANGER”! It’s only around 2 minutes long though so it might need to be paired with another one.

[@Girruuth]

Yeah, "Tush" is one of their greatest bangers

[@scottingram7634]

That poor song has been played by every bar band that's ever existed.

[@rundoetx]

Now THAT'S the way to start a Monday!!

[@lisaw5604]

Bluesy goodness!! Giving it an "A" for ambiguity?! lol. I have to agree with both of you. The first song has its moments of "yes!", but if you want to hear the bluesy goodness of Gibbons on guitar & yummy bass- The second song is the one to do it for ya. So glad you revisited ZZ Top - Iconic and have so much to offer. Great, thoughtful breakdown. Have a wonderful day fellas! :))

[@Clnt874]

1st song blows the 2nd away lol

[@judywalker8020]

These 3 are still together and touring...after 50 plus years.You two keep it going...you have a bunch of us fans.

[@coxscorner]

ZZ top takes me back. Some good Texas Blues influenced rock. Believe me back in the day ZZ Top was a whisky drinkin concert.

[@ChaosTheoryCraft]

Just got paid by ZZ Top is a banger with an iconic guitar riff

[@jjmaker]

Alex: what song do we do next? Andy: for sure, we have to another ZZ Top song Us: Just Got Paid

[@oneeyedfatman5491]

My favorite ZZ Top song has always been Sure Got Cold After the Rain Fell it just a power and tone and feel that blow me away every time and it is a slow song but just pure Texas POWER!!!

[@arthurgoerner488]

Boys, one thing you have to understand about ZZ Top. Ok, 2. First, they went a little MTV later on. While they lost a little of their sauce factor going more radio friendly later, their tone, and legendary riffs continued, and they got tighter in their play as they went on. They were VERY successful in the eighties with their videos, and while some people think they lost their edge, those songs are still very good. Secondly, their vast majority of stuff is very good. They are not a "couple decent hits" band.Saw 'em in '87. EVERY Song was some kind of jam. That is why you see so many different favorite ZZ Top songs listed here. It depends on what you are looking for, stylistically. But see how many DIFFERENT songs are listed here? I believe if you keep listening to ZZ Top, you may find a song or three you think is A plus or better. They have a lot of jams.

[@KT-ty7lq]

well said

[@cattlejax]

Just Got Paid or I'm Bad, I'm Nationwide next please

[@kimberlyquintanilla5493]

Yea! I've already requested these 3. Waiting.

[@Rocker1983]

These 2 would be my request also.

[@jeremydraper733]

Crown Commando it’s the root of evil and you know the rest but it’s way ahead of what’s second best

[@cattlejax]

@Crown Commando Same with the intro

[@cabansinleaf8867]

Simple, raw, and pure blues rock pretty much sums up ZZ Top. Rory Gallagher has got to make his appearance here on the channel...guys if you're after tone then Rory has it in spades. Could you please give the song A Million Miles Away it would be interesting to hear your personal critique.

[@classic-kool]

You guys REALLY should check out Bachman-Turner Overdrive : "Roll On Down The Highway", "Let It Ride", "Takin' Care Of Business", "Hey You" … These guys were chart toppers, and could really play!!

[@seekfirst817]

hopefully they will soon

[@lisaw5604]

Absolutely. Let It Ride is one of my favorites. Very interesting rhythm changes!

[@nebbindog6126]

Bachman Tuner's BLUE COLLAR is the best!

[@TheAsiavol]

Andy- wow. Did you actually disagree with Alex? Hope to see more of that. These songs are classic. Glad you have an opinion.

[@andyandalex]

@TheAsiavol Haha yeah most of the time I agree with him but not with this one. Cheers friend! 🤟🏻🔥

[@roberthouston3824]

@@andyandalex also if 2 always agree, 1 of them is redundant.

[@kaafromoz]

Excellent ...Back to ZZ Top..2 great choices guys..back to some good old southern blues..loved them..thanks for the reactions..still if you love blues as you said,..try the Great Buddy Guy..he takes the blues to another level..Keep Strong Keep Safe and Keep ROCKING🦘🦘🦘

[@kirkknudsen4278]

"Heard it on the X" is a great song. TUSH, Apologies to Pearly is one of my favorites.

[@islachristie3291]

Jesus is cruisin' all over the world with us all of the time! Awesome songs guys Have a great day!

[@seekfirst817]

true true

[@peck404]

Have Mercy!!🎼🎼🎼🎸Great one🎸 Next Cheap Sunglasses!!!

[@kevingdoyle]

So glad you guys finally got around to this. Can't begin to imagine how many times it blared out of my car back in the 70s.

[@TheRedWaltz24]

Can we get some "Cheap Sunglasses" or "Tush"? I would even settle for some "Sharp Dressed Man"? Appreciate the content.

[@Magravated]

@Crown Commando Still kickers though don't you think?

[@TheRedWaltz24]

​@Crown Commando Sometimes something is popular and sells lots of albums because it is... you know.. actually good. ZZ Top rocks with all their music.

[@maeric9]

Can't argue with TUSH as the next selection.

[@bennettgreg]

The words and singing is what makes the second songs so great for me. That walk down guitar luck is an icon guitar lick in the Jesus song too

[@williamnulph3118]

Just Got Paid is a must

[@kendal3764]

When they recorded "Waiting for the Bus" in the studio, they blew a tube in the base amp but liked the ragged sound so much they left it that way on purpose. I love it too!

[@nickstewart6602]

You guys should check out the harmonica solo on "Nobody's Fault But Mine"- Led Zeppelin

[@recabitejehonadab2654]

Nick Phillion good song!

[@nazfrde]

Blues harp, not harmonica.

[@TheFingerstyleGuitar]

'Train, Train' - Blackfoot (the most underrated Southern Rockers)

[@sregormot513]

Saw this post, and jumped up and down, of course, with joy and anticipation. Haven’t watched yet, but ZZ TOP is one of the best 3-man live bands ever. ( apologies too Rush, Cream, Triumph, The Experience... etc.... All Great.) . In the blind, I hope you enjoy. Imagine the times. Peace!

[@jamescox4231]

Check out “I heard it on the X”

[@jokermtb]

it's a shit kicker!~

[@shirleykelly9971]

Remember listening to this for the first time and using the album cover to roll on can't you smell that smell ZZ Top is still doing concerts 50 years and counting this is a deep well keep going down this rabbit hole

[@ericrussell4720]

i love zz top!!!! i know rough boys might be a little slow but its a great song rock on dudes!!!!

[@stephenrosenthal5337]

I'm Bad, I'm Nationwide. Absolute must. Also some of their best lyrics.

[@johncagnettajr344]

I love the bass guitar in Waiting For the Bus. Listen again.

[@ssy12335]

It's a heartbeat

[@acedawg278]

By far their best LP. Just close your eyes and put your finger on a song. You can't go wrong.

[@brianmyers6706]

That is some cool ass ZZ Top. If I am in a small blues bar. that is the kind of music I want to hear. Tush or Cheap Sunglasses next.

[@toshibautoob]

I'm just going to keep suggesting it and hope others join with me. Robin Trower, "Too Rolling Stoned" His first 5 or 6 albums were packed with great rockers. Then he's had an incredible come back since 2000. Warning though, most of his music is blues based.

[@smilerpink]

Next: "Just Got Paid"--classic Texas blues.

[@joehaines1344]

YES!

[@Dirt2Doorbell]

Listen...I'm Bad, I'm Nationwide...it's a vibe.

[@KT-ty7lq]

Just Got Paid, Heard It on the X, I'm Bad I'm Nationwide, Somebody Else Been Shaking Your Tree, Blue Jean Blues

[@chaddthompson]

ZZ Top is just great all around "heard it on the X" is for sure one of their best.

[@Doggeslife]

(moves to increase volume....finds it maxed out) :-( MORE! Nice to see you enjoying "The Great Bearded Ones". Let the music play.

[@raymondharris8814]

That lil old band from Texas is still rocking today enjoy boys

[@Prone2Thrill]

This is ZZ Top at their best for me. Dad (pro bass player) knew Dusty personally as a friend. RIP and as for the 2 song combo - the record label pressed the two songs too close together and radio preferred it that way (especially DJ's for bathroom breaks etc) and so all of us older rockers always knew these two songs together like the Journey song combos.

[@johnhannon2676]

The Eliminator and Afterburner albums are more "commercial" in nature. I prefer the earlier stuff. My all-time favorite ZZ Top song in Heard It On the X.

[@jwaldhelm]

“You don’t have to worry, ‘cause takin’ care of business is his name.” Classic.

[@AndreasDivus1]

Billy Gibbons should have been the third guy in "It Might Get Loud" rather than the Edge with his silly little effect boxes. lol

[@cesarnarro6013]

So right Billy Gibbon's or Slash would have been much better choice than the Edge on documentary " it might get loud "

[@rubentullenaar2934]

Dan Finnegan I so much agree with you. Realy didn’t understand why he was included.

[@ComeOnIsSuchAJoy]

Unfortunately, Billy was too close to Jimmy's era.

[@rubentullenaar2934]

ComeOnIsSuchAJoy yeah, the producers probably wanted to have 3 generations. But still.... the edge?

[@AndreasDivus1]

@@cesarnarro6013 Wow! That would have made so much more sense, to include Slash rather than the Edge. He is roughly of the same generation so that would have kept the generational angle intact.

[@levigarrett8674]

On several interviews both Jimi Hendrix and Frank Zappa said that Billy Gibbons,the guitar player in ZZ Top was their favorite player because he plays with so much feeling,its much harder to do than most think,its in the players picking and vibrato.

[@TexasMagnolia]

Y’all have to watch their documentary on Netflix. Shows a lot of their musical aspects! I knew these wonderful guys and the documentary couldn’t have been done better. Stick to their 70’s stuff! Not to do “Nationwide”

[@fedupnow61859]

I agree. I loved them in the 70's.

[@darkfieldmpls]

I'm super curious though to see how they'd react to ZZ's pop stuff though. Especially considering Alex's strong views on 80s music.

[@thomasthompson698]

I'm Bad I'm Nationwide WAS the 70's dear! From the "Deguello" album...one of their best! And it rips! Maybe you didn't pay attention to the documentary?

[@robertreichle1]

I put Nationwide down on their list pretty far too. It's not bad, but so beneath most of their music. Down low on the list for me also is Cheap Sunglasses and Pearl Neckace. Not even close to the level of their better stuff. (but, of course, I see people requesting all of those songs here on the comments... sigh)

[@Maydoggie]

Agree. After Fandango and Deguello, they kinda went ZZ Pop.

[@k.s.vids1]

Two guys with a buzz, jeans, t-shirt, one even has hair to the shoulders listening to ZZ Top. Getting blown away. Looking for ANYTHING that says this couldn't have been recorded in 1973 LOL.

[@joehuenke3154]

How about some Bob Seger? Turn the Page, Against the Wind, so many great songs

[@davidbooth7778]

Tres Hombres was always the first album on those college road trips.....to the beach, the mountains, the concerts, the canoe trips. What memories!!!

[@freedomfutureshock7528]

"When the levee breaks " was the Zeppelin song with the harmonica I think.

[@2dashville]

Ha! The way the bass slowly walks in is my favorite part.

[@dianajemison105]

ZZ Top and I are both from Houston. Back in the 90s my brother-in-law worked at a record store. One day as he was walking from his car in the parking lot, he saw Billy Gibbons next to his car. He has a big collection of really cool old hot rods. He started talking to Billy about his car and Billy asked him if he wanted to go for a ride. Unfortunately, my bil had to get in to work.

[@hampton2108]

Screw the job!! Take the ride😎 need to get his priorities straight here😂

[@aerosmithfanatik]

Loving y’all’s reactions, I’m Bad I’m Nationwide by ZZ Top is one is love to see y’all do.

[@aerosmithfanatik]

And also eventually y’all should do something from the Eliminator album, like Sharp Dressed Man, Gimmie All Your Lovin, or Legs

[@DF-ee8vt]

"Tush"(slide guitar), "Heard it on the X", and "Mexican Blackbird".

[@mikestonecypher]

30 days in the hole. Humble pie

[@ralliswiesenthal3495]

Definitely Humble Pie all the way!

[@kimberlyquintanilla5493]

Awesome song.

[@Zyltic]

"Red Light Mamma, Red Hot" "Rollin' Stone" "Hot 'N' Nasty" "C'mon Everybody" from Humble Pie

[@deborahcornell171]

And "Black Coffee"!💙

[@OldeDude15x]

Other great Humble Pie tracks, "Roadrunner" from the Smokin' album, and "I Don't Need No Doctor" from Performance, Rockin' the Fillmore

[@johnseverson6604]

Just Got Paid is my fav ZZ Top track. Sure you guys will dig it too.

[@SLOPPEWALL]

Another. spot on run in songs. " The Cowboy Song/Boys Are Back In Town". Opening of Side Three off Thin Lizzy live album. " Live and Dangerous"

[@jeffcoat1959]

Also Bob Seger "Traveling Man / Beautiful Loser"

[@SLOPPEWALL]

Jim Jeffcoat Oh yes! For sure.

[@kathyleigh3590]

I have been asking for Cowboy Song for a while!! Really hope they do it soon!!

[@neutronster60]

Add "Don`t believe a Word" because those 3 songs flow so nicely.. "Live and Dangerous" is my favorite live album of all time!!

[@billharding6525]

Cruising on a hot summer day windows down sound system cranked listening to cowboy song or jailbreak, life is good!!!

[@somersetcace1]

There's a lyric in Jesus Just Left Chicago - "Took a jump through Mississippi - Well, muddy water turned to wine." For some reason, for years as a kid I thought it was saying "Muddy Waters," the musician, "turned to wine." As if Jesus jumped through Mississippi and he became a wino. It didn't occur to me what he was actually saying "turn water into wine?" Just one of those missed meanings, but every time I hear it now, that's all I can think of.

[@flubblert]

Sounds like as good a metaphor is any for the blues Man himself.

[@tracycartwright3340]

Definitely should check out Tube Snake Boogie. Seriously guys.

[@kimberlinibambini1968]

Tracy Cartwright yes!!

[@scottsmith413]

Nasty blues- rock at it's best. Billy is a master guitarist and the tone..wow!

[@kyleterrell6842]

The clash. Anything by them you will need lyrics to look at

[@hankkonstanty7138]

Safe European Home would be a great one to start with...

[@philstone3859]

That little ole band from TX. Now on Netflix. What TEXANS and the free world have known for decades! Six times live! Back to my ROCK PRIVILEGE! Peace, Phil 🤘👈

[@philipcarrell3945]

This was great! Been waiting for this one! Still waiting on Funk #49 by Joe Walsh. Can we hit that this week?

[@lisaw5604]

James Gang is sooo good. Love Funk #49

[@helenespaulding9372]

I agree. We can’t seem to get the boys to do that one. It’s been requested numerous times for months! By me too.

[@umpdaddy1]

probably have to Patreon that. Walsh, Eagles. Beatles, Zeppelin and a few others have armies of copyright lawyers with their fingers on the dump button.

[@derwoodbowen5954]

I Need You Tonight is a personal ZZ Top favorite of mine. It is pure blues magic with Billy Gibbons heavily distorted guitar and it really works.

[@tmckenzie1966]

“Cheap Sunglasses” is the safe pick, but I’d go for “A Fool for Your Stockings.”

[@karenpostelwait6508]

Just a Little Ol' Band from Texas!!!

[@bob_._.]

"In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida" by Iron Butterfly "The Low Spark of High-heeled Boys" by Traffic "Frankenstein" by the Edgar Winter Group

[@iamstevec1656]

long version of In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida of course

[@bob_._.]

Wha... oh damn, there is a short version. But shit, it's not even long enough to hold the solo.

[@dougjaeger9882]

@@iamstevec1656 this sounds like rock, and or roll…

[@TheAcgtrs]

Nothing like 20-somethings say they “don’t like” the tones of legends... lol. You guys make me laugh... lol. Keep it going, boys.

[@ericlitts9917]

That bass tone is killer. That will put hair on a mans chest. Some old ampeg driving some celestion speakers hard.

[@RubraLIber]

The blues is sublime music, as a gift resulting from the sublimation of immense suffering, the blues is also the mother of rock

[@ptolemyauletesxii8642]

You're thinking of When the Levee Breaks. ZZ-Top isn't going to give you any S Tier songs. They're going to give you some really gritty, really dirty, really tasty, songs that don't take the boat out too far, but many of which fall solidly in A territory. PS - You still need to do the seminal Young Man Blues from the Who's Live at Leeds album. One of their finest live moments ever.

[@zzuave2666]

Yes. Who. Young man blues live, Isle of White festival iirc. Excellent shout!

[@LegalizeAdulthood]

@@zzuave2666 I'm partial to the 1969 London Coliseum version, but both of the versions cited have their merits. Definitely the video for the Isle of Wight 1970 version! The London Coliseum version (from The Kids Are Alright soundtrack) is the one that always gets the hairs on my arms to raise up!

[@triscat]

Spot on for, both, your take on ZZ (though "A territory" is far too generous - B at best) and a call for Live at Leeds. Young Man Blues is a nice place to start, I suppose.

[@kph1034]

Love all of their albums - that muddy distorted sound is so good

[@remohio]

Have mercy!

[@ronolson2820]

The first part of the album Fandango Thunderbird , Jailhouse rock, Backdoor medley : Backdoor love Affair , Mellow down easy, Back door love affair No.2, and Long distance boogie... All live and absolutly AWESOME!!!!!!! 15 minutes long a mixture of Rock and Blues!!!!!