ZZ TOP - WAITING FOR THE BUS/JESUS LEFT CHICAGO | REACTION

[@jamelakajamal]

I Know I Have A lot more to do, but this is what I’ve done so far👍🏾kzbin.info/aero/PLAY_hpVvjQqBMk8vzOCPIXNLG7u-AiEKC

[@pcard10]

You should check this out, one of my favorite funky ZZT op songs kzbin.info/www/bejne/rIbZlayFmpakp9k

[@chuckgraf8141]

You should do A Fool For Your Stockings by these cats. You won't be disappointed.

[@lazermonkey4796]

Check out ZZ top Heard it on the X one of my favs, or Mexican blackbird

[@deelawson4551]

Tush!! It's a Great one,you will like it!!🎶🎶

[@daveenglish2358]

@@deelawson4551 Si, Dee!

[@bobmerlis]

Jamal - watching you listen to this for the first time so joyfully is a true delight. We are ZZ Top's publicists and just shared this with the band. They will be thrilled to know that you so appreciate their "stank."

[@debbierussell5349]

That's so awesome--often wonder if these reaction vids are seen by the artists. I grew up in the same part of H-town as Billy and Dusty--went to the same high school 16 years after them. Knew where their first studio was. My first boyfriend's older brother went to school with them and had the Cadillac featured in "Mexican Blackbird" ...HOMETOWN BOYS! ...There was this other episode when I was 14, they were majorly famous, and Dusty was visiting his mom and I was biking to my friends and when I jumped off my bike to walk in the complex and saw him (and was like WHOA!) and he asked if I knew where to get some coke. LOL. I did NOT unfortunately, as that ended the convo ;-)

[@giftedplanksify]

Right on!

[@shack8110]

I imagine friends sittin on a porch somewhere in Mississippi, on a moonlit night a hundred years ago, singin the same exact song, with only a banjo and guitar, sounding almost as good as this.

[@bustedup]

Bob Merlis yeah, you’re the publicist of one of the greatest rock n roll bands and you got 21 subscribers on ya little KZbin channel there..

[@angusmcdugal1]

@@bustedup Publicist is not why people are here. We appreciate Bob and team for what they do, but we are here because of ZZ Top. 21 subscribers does not surprise me. Those 21 maybe ZZ Top and company. Pretty cool the publicist responded.

[@curtisgunnarson1768]

Yes, 1970’s ZZ Top is their best work. Stay in this lane, so many awesome songs

[@ewoe21]

Word

[@buddybonner9783]

Love it all but the early stuff is hard core git down

[@tonyfrench2700]

When they got their "Eliminator" stage in their career, they have never been the same, and it broke my heart, they were THE BADDEST three piece band in the 70's

[@ewoe21]

Tony French Word!

[@markkopchak147]

I agree. Saw them a few times in the 70's and I think they worked harder in concert than after MTV. ZZ TOP was one of several bands I saw in concert before I knew anything about them. They opened for URIAH HEEP in Rochester NY in 1973. They killed.

[@jotacalvo]

When Waitin' ends and breaks into Jesus... possibly one of the greatest moments in rock music ever. Still gives me chills after 40 years. Billy's tone on both of these songs is second to none.

[@bobthebear1246]

Damn right. 😎👍🏻

[@douglasjarvis8037]

That transit is etheral: perfect. Feels like the pauses for a half-step...and resets.

[@blindsquirrelrocks]

I don't know how I could do it, but I always tweaked the volume at the turn!

[@johnmesser522]

I had a band in the 80s that covered " Sharp dressed Man, waitin for the Bus & Jesus left chicago as a trilogy to ZZ.. I recall now how tired my voice would be after the first 2.....but Jesus always soothed me for that final round & it was always religious for me...

[@thomasfulcher1276]

This

[@bobthebear1246]

This is one of the main reasons why I love ZZ Top. 👍🏻

[@davidsouth3988]

We was smoking weed riding dirt bikes and listening to this music in 7th grade.

[@anniesmith7751]

This is the song that introduced Cadillac as a verb: "Well, I'll be ridin' on the bus till I Cadillac"

[@jasonw8283]

Good catch

[@pmar27]

Been listening to this for nearly 50 years and I'm just now finding out what he says there! 😆😁

[@jasonw8283]

Have mercy!

[@jeremybarriga9266]

sold my mustang so i can toyota

[@billstev100]

Never ceases to amaze that 3 dudes can make that kind of sound and music! Nothing like these guys! ZZ Top......badass to da bone!

[@lytxn1453]

You cannot believe the sound produced by "That Little Ol' Band From Texas"!!

[@teddroysen379]

Then you have never listened to RUSH!

[@coachhannah2403]

ELP...

[@Arizona_Stonah]

@@teddroysen379 preach brother !!! And a shout out to Triumph as well !!!

[@webechubbin]

@@teddroysen379 we’re not talking about rush. They were futuristic, we are talking about the dirty down south blues

[@OverlandOne]

I just love the way Jamel appreciates great music. His reactions are honest and it gives me hope that maybe others in the younger generation will not let the music from our past die. I want to see him do some early 60's Motown songs...the 4 tops, the Supremes, the Temptations, Smokey Robinson, etc. When I was a kid in the 60's, I loved all great music and did not care about the skin color of who was making it. I am in my 60's now and still feel the same way.

[@tonyfrench2700]

If it's good music,it doesn't matter what color they are,if it makes you feel like Jamel at the end of this,then you got some good music

[@Bluesman57]

Pirate labs, I share your feelings as well, I am 62 having two older brothers growing up I listened to all types of music, especially the music you mentioned. I heard this saying that goes along with what you said, here it is "Soul has no Color"

[@AirForceVet76]

That’s that biscuits and gravy with a side of grits blues

[@chickasawstarrmountain9747]

Amen

[@geoffblack9655]

Yes sir

[@chrisf8855]

It's that 12-pack of Natural Ice, Joe-Dirt-watchin' blues.

[@thedillpickle100]

Cheesy grits...

[@YT-BenG]

Wit a fried dippy egg on top

[@lucastherexcat]

That funky soulful blues from deep in Billy's soul flowed effortlessly across his guitar strings. Damn fine southern music.

[@joanfisher4406]

Jamal, your reactions are priceless. It's so good to see someone younger enjoying the same music we "boomers" grew up on. ZZTop, that little ol' band from Texas.

[@irenelopez7555]

I’m a boomer from Texas

[@sandmanlogan5ran149]

"taking care of business is his name"...pure gold...

[@paulyoung6040]

You might not see him in person, but he'll see you just the same, word!

[@kofbaron]

Kid: Turns on this video Dad: Turn off that crap video Kid: Why tho?! Dad: I have bigger better speakers in the garage!

[@BackroadsArtStudio]

Hazardarea LoL!

[@dmiller4511]

...cranked to 11... You're welcome, neighbors

[@JohnSmith-ye5ft]

Mine are in the living room ( Infinity SM-152's ) and they'll BLOW your garage speakers away !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 138 Db SPL at 1 meter ! Top THAT without blowing YOUR speakers UP ! My kids leave the house when Dad's jamming LOL Oh ! It helps to have a CDC-835 CD player at 118 Db S/N, TOO !

[@dmiller4511]

@@JohnSmith-ye5ft party at your house

[@randallmarsh2672]

Hell yah son... The phase lenear has 400 watts baby... Lol

[@lonspangrud5992]

In an interview Jimmie Hendrix was asked “ How does it feel to be a guitar god?” His answer “ I don’t know ask Billy Gibbons”.

[@billgoodwin6680]

supposedly Hendrix was intimidated by Terry Kath of Chicago too.

[@douglasjarvis8037]

Perfect!

[@lindawilliams2211]

Amen.

[@scottrackley4457]

@les cook yeah, but he was wrong

[@elizzievb]

@les cook yeah like Terry who?? Not even in the same league as Jimi. But then, few are. I love that Jimi appreciated Billy though. Warms my heart. 🌹

[@dan5660]

I'm with you on this one dude- ZZ's crowning glory tracks here!

[@vvogt4252]

I still get goosebumps when ZZ shifts from Waiting on the Bus Into Jesus just left Chicago. Have Mercy! That's Powerful Stuff! Can I get another Have Mercy!

[@randycrocker9459]

Have Mercy, I've seen them 4 times, going back to the days of Levi's, Boots and western snap shirts. Each show was better than good, as I've said in another post, their music was always studio quality, but live. Say that of Bob Seger, too. .

[@crystalmanley1478]

It's religious!

[@rondy702]

V Vogt Mercy, mercy me!

[@warmothgmc]

Couldn’t agree more. I get chills.

[@lookingood364]

Me too!!!

[@stevelubbehusen5842]

LAWD........That was some JAMMMMMMM. I forgot how much ZZ freakin Jams DEEP.

[@NCNelz]

They were booked to a blues festival in Memphis early Their career , promoter didn’t know they were white ..crowd and old blues acts were slightly stunned by their appearance but once they kicked into gear , they were quickly lauded and embraced and that’s what started their Texas to Memphis connection

[@hippielove3100]

@Eric Nelson They have a special on Netflix right now

[@charliemac64]

IAmTheLiquor Lahey Almost verbatim! LOL I said the same thing. ha ha haaaaa

[@hippielove3100]

@IAmTheLiquor Lahey I guess that maybe it was on an album cover 😂😂 Joking. I do miss those . I would look at everything who produced , sang backup Before , google , Netflix 😎😎😎🤓

[@ingridstrickland8768]

I saw that Netflix documentary today. It was great.

[@charliemac64]

IAmTheLiquor Lahey That's why I typically tell first-person stories, such as, "I saw these guys on their first tour with the beards. 1981, El Loco Tour. Still have the program. Loverboy opened(!). The Top had a helluva laser show that night. I saw them in '82 with Tommy Tutone opening, who was roundly booed off the stage in my Texas hometown, because nobody came to see his lame ass." ha ha ha haaaaaa Everybody saw the documentary. Tell me about YOUR experiences. :) Peace out, Liquorman!

[@terriconley9606]

My favorite ZZ Top song ever! My brother turned me on to this and took me to my first ZZ concert. I was 15 now 60. It was Badass!

[@cozzietwothousand2707]

I'm not saying, "Turn it up" anymore when ZZ comes on the radio, I'm saying, "Crank the stank!"

[@victorvisser403]

Good idea. I'm going to use that with your permission

[@dynamitecreekvet]

"Too much stank for one setting!" lol, classic!

[@lancecornell9978]

Oh my yes, the real ZZ Top. This was parking lot concerts at its best

[@TheSkydogsguitar]

Heard It On the X...Essential ZZ Top!

[@jcbulldog533]

Great choice forgot about that one.. Love ZZTOP seen them in Concert several times

[@JohnWilliams-bt9er]

Been a long time since I listen to that thank you. Try Beer Drinkers and Hellraisers or heard it on the X.

[@bennichols561]

I don't know when these guys got old but they have been the coolest old guys my whole life.

[@debbiefulton1001]

They still super cool! Even though we lost one of them this year. RIP!

[@bandfromtheband9445]

Utterly CLASSIC ZZ Top! These guys nail it! "Jesus Just Left Chicago" is incredible and I hope everyone can see them perform it live someday, because it will bring down the house, including YOUR house!

[@johncampbell756]

This is the 1-2 punch to start their 1973 master album Tres Hombres. Next up Beer Drinkers and Hell Raisers. La Grange is also on this album.

[@bretkaiser7355]

"Jesus Just Left Chicago" is the definition of Texas blues. Thank you for the review; I love your channel.

[@garyking6519]

Really think about what you just said

[@bandfromtheband9445]

Freaking incredible! One of the finest songs that I saw them perform live, with the steers and the rattlesnakes on stage with them! Bliss!

[@leehanson1416]

That Texas Shuffle. It's all about losing the middle triplet.

[@boblozaintherealworld3577]

@@leehanson1416 Just thinking you must be a drummer. 'Cause that means taking the '2' out of the 1-2-3 high hat thing. I'm a bass player, which means I've listened to a LOT of drummers. AND I'm born and raised in LA. But I'm also Latino, so this 'Tejas' stuff automatically makes sense to me. Thanks for the info.

[@leehanson1416]

@@boblozaintherealworld3577 Thanks, I'm a guitar player, I can't even keep a straight 4/4 backbeat on drums, let alone a Texas Shuffle. Like you, I concentrate on what the drummer is doing, because feel is everything.

[@Super_Luminal_360]

You did a fantastic job reacting to this song. You really understaood the music. Most reviewers stop the song ten times somehow right when it is crescendo-ing, and there was one spot where it would have been very appropriate to pause and reflect on what had happened, and you almost did stop, but that part of the song is at the peak of the arc and was all a setup for what was about to drop, and you sensed that and instead of pausing you instinctively kept listening which maximized the impact and momentum of the song, and I don't even think you stopped until the end. It was a very astute observation you made about the difference between hearing this song, and watching the video, the mind gets distracted by the video, and the song doesnt hit as hard. This music is from an era when everything was ALL about the music, most albums didnt even have a picture of the band, they had some artwork on the cover. So when you allow yourself to simply listen to music from and before this era, it hits so hard. Another similar experience is listen to the the cuts in an album, in order. The entire album is a composition, and it allows a much deeper study of the artist. Like going in to a gallery with one painting from an artist, or many, and you can see the development and exploration of themes. There is nothing wrong with kids putting the devices on random shuffle and experiencing music that way, just set aside a good amount of time to do deep dives in to your favorite artists albums. Back then music was always experienced that way, purely listening, and starting with the first track on an album, and ending with the last until it hit the run out and looped with the crackles, or picked up the arm and clicked off. Even those sounds were part of the experience.

[@Super_Luminal_360]

oh I forgot to mention....You don't have to worry......cuz' takin' care a business is his NAME!

[@Prettigreeneyes1]

Hey Jamal! Man, you got that!!! ZZ TOP IS DA BOMB!! I have seen them in concert here in the Jackson Mississippi area!! Twice!! And.... Once in Biloxi Mississippi! They put on a marvelous high intensity show of all shows in the music scenery, feeling good vibe!! Aw man, it's so good! Now since you are a guy, you would love the show background of what the women on stage put on!! Lawd!!!! But ZZ TOP are So good!!!! I've been a fan as far back as I can go back to! I hope you enjoy listening to all of their music and videos! See ya soon! (On Your Show) Haha! Take care and keep it rolling! GREAT JOB MAN!!!!

[@johnriley8591]

To this day, it's still one of the all time best segues. Going from ridin on the bus, to Jesus just leaving Chicago.

[@valeriebmorton]

“Took a jog thru Mississippi, well muddy water turned to wine” - best lyric in rock, such a good turn of phrase. Muddy Waters was a major influence on the band, and this ties in so perfectly. So good.

[@shermansanders3783]

I think he said " jaunt " , just sayin' ....

[@5O4evr]

@@shermansanders3783 👍

[@darylsmith5178]

I think every rock band loves muddy waters

[@d8ford]

I was always told as a youngster that Billy G wrote Jesus Just Left Chicago as a tribute to Eric Clapton, and that it is telling the musical journey that Eric went through... that gives new meaning to Muddy Waters turned to wine!

[@forresthouser5807]

"Too much 'Stank' in one sitting..." That should be a T-shirt...

[@charlescarter9597]

It should be!

[@dv2u2]

LOL !

[@SKM092469]

YAAASSS!!

[@garlandsmth]

🤣🤣🤣👍

[@jarre1na]

I'd wear the he'll out of that Tshirt.

[@bobarciero4097]

no words to describe the joy you show listening to some of ZZ top's finest. I am nodding along with you.....

[@edwardbellus1572]

I'm 64 now. But I'm also still a 6'4" 300 pound Finn. I was 18- 19 seeing ZZ, Aerosmith and Foreigner in 3 Rivers Stadium. Saw Stevie Ray in the 80's in Arizona and I can't call it.Both are gods.

[@philthemovieguy81]

"I'm Bad, I'm Nationwide" "Pearl Necklace"

[@allendixon1466]

How about Beer Drinkers and Hellraisers how about Thug from The Eliminator how about arrested for driving while blind have football for Real by Lil Uzi and a Blues Clues moods after the rain feel about that

[@laurie5925]

The whole Deguello album. My favorite.

[@johnkempf1808]

TV dinners!

[@rogerscollier7424]

Early ZZ Top so funky.....when I first heard them I was blown away. I was so sure that the lead vocalist was black . Bought the album saw the cover ... wait a minute where the black guy??? Billy Gibbons has so much soul in his voice and of course one of best guitar players to ever been born. Listen to the only cover that I know of “ I Thank You” the Sam and Dave hit. Soulful and with a little bit Texas blues added for flavor. So smooth.....

[@suhey34]

Just Got Paid is another great one from ZZ Top

[@user-jt5ot4hy9q]

The guitarist here, Billy Gibbons was in a band that was at one time the opening act for Jimi Hendrix. Hendrix called him the most promising new guitarist of the time. That's some decent creds.

[@jwaldhelm]

Yes, The Moving Sidewalks. Billy was 17 or 18 and had said Jimi taught him to play.

[@RiverRat1953]

I heard that Billy Gibbons used a quarter instead of a pick to get that twangy sound.

[@KyzylReap]

The joke in Houston in the 80s was that this was the unofficial theme song for the Houston Transit Authority.

[@jeffreyscott4106]

"These guys are so deep in the pocket it would take mining equipment to get them out!!"

[@deborahchesser7375]

jeff Scott they were asked if they dabbled in real estate, they said yeh, we have a few acres, oh yeh ? Where ? Downtown Dallas

[@timothytaggart3289]

Damn straight!

[@morfeophantasm7435]

@@deborahchesser7375 AND Houston ! Lol

[@GladiusOstentis]

@@deborahchesser7375 I have heard that they own their own private island off of the Texas coast.

[@notajp]

Can’t beat ZZ! Especially the early music like this. Same time frame as Little Feat. Another one of my favorites from back in the day!

[@steve-ph9yg]

10 years after

[@ZepG]

Best ZZ Top song ever and I'm an Atheist lol.

[@michaelgrimm]

Are you also a vegan crossfitter?

[@ZepG]

@@michaelgrimm No I'm an Atheist vegan crossfitter, how dare you!

[@ralphfiligenzi8714]

The one he did the other day is also a good one for an athiest..Jesus is Just All Right by the Doobie Brothers.

[@frankbarnwell____]

Athiest here, Just finding that vibe in a song

[@joeday4293]

You may not see Him in person, but He'll see you just the same...

[@mikepower7072]

Loved those 3 guys from Texas for years!!!

[@73challenger5031]

"You might not see him in person But he'll see you just the same You might not see him in person But he'll see you just the same Yeah, yeah You don't have to worry 'cause takin' care of business is his name!"

[@carlhicksjr8401]

It's been my experience that it is the rare hip-hop fan who is as into blues and funk as Jamal is. Props to him. Lots of rap and hop fans are ignorant of the progression of music because they think if it's old it's dumb. And that just ain't so. I can give you a musical history progression that'll get you from Buddy Holly to Kanye West, with stops by Johnny Cash and Sex Pistols in addition to the people you expect [Chuck Berry, Isaac Hayes, etc.]. And watching Jamal explore that progression one song at a time is an awful lot of fun.

[@RoadTraveler]

Truths

[@thinhipps]

Well put together.

[@wauzers]

The roots all come from the Blues.

[@carlhicksjr8401]

@@wauzers Oh, I wouldn't say that. Musical roots go all the way back to humans developing voices enough to sing along with the drums around the fire 😁 But yeah, you can immediately connect all modern music to 1850's dance hall music, jazz, and the blues. Like they say, 'Ain't nuthin' new under the sun...'

[@wauzers]

@@carlhicksjr8401 or some form of folk music.

[@leehanson1416]

Dusty Hill and Frank Beard are the best locked-in, in the "pocket" rhythm section in rock and roll.

[@joeday4293]

Frank Beard is absolutely one of the baddest drummers in rock and roll that nobody ever talks about. That man's pocket is as big as Texas. He is the slow-smoked barbecued Texas truth. With beans on the side.

[@Duh6666666]

@@joeday4293 Beard is another Ringo, always spot on allowing the others to do their thing.

[@CoachEgg]

Two men very lucky to have known Billy Gibbons.

[@garydreyer7478]

Don't forget the man without a beard,Frank Beard!

[@comikdebris]

They should be they been playing together since 1968, before ZZTop.

[@terryconnelly484]

"Takin care of business is his name" Always love rock/blues/gospel

[@gardnerdan17]

It's great to see the reactions he gives!! Makes me remember hearing it for the 1st time, even if that was over 40 years ago!!

[@Eugene2736]

The bass is the heartbeat and the guitar is the blood flow.

[@darinhill3773]

We told you! Waiting/Jesus is one of my all time favorites.

[@bennettgreg]

“You don’t have to worry cuz takin’ care of business is His name.”

[@tobynilsson6811]

I Was seventeen when I bought this album and am still rocking out to it to this day and I am hitting seventy in a few days . Love it , keep on rocking in a positive manner .

[@davedinsmore8719]

Love you brother! Love your reactions to this set! As a rocker for all my life, I find incredible joy in watching you dig a ZZ Top’s two’fer. Keep it up my friend!

[@texanaggie]

that "little ole band from Texas", took me 48yrs to see them live and man they are still rocking it !!!!

[@scotsman1471]

“Tube snake boogie” and “just got paid” to complete the set

[@maxwattage6631]

Til now , forty some odd years later, its tube "snake" boogie not tube "steak". Thanks for enlightening me.

[@Fakeaorta]

With some "Pearl Necklace" as a chaser.

[@scotsman1471]

You’re right there’s too many!

[@allendixon1466]

Beer Drinkers and Hellraisers Thug from The Eliminator arrested for driving while blind nasty dogs and funky Kings and the football Go real Boise let's go let's go let's do after the rain fell from the mud album need you to know it's pretty cool

[@laurie5925]

This still gives me goosebumps every single time I hear it.

[@JGlaister]

When I was a teen I bought the Tres Hombres album for La Grange, but this is my favorite track on the album.

[@drewt1081]

Those two songs will be with you forever...Tingly, heebie, jeeebies up the spine when it comes on.

[@Ando2k10]

How about some Robin Trower? I highly recommend Day of the Eagle, Too Rolling Stoned, Bridge of Sighs, The Fool and Me, or A Little Bit of Sympathy. You will not regret it.

[@busaman5261]

It's only Money, Hannah. I love all the Trower albums. I saw them at the Berkeley Community Theater in 1980 for Victims of the Fury tour. I took a hit and a half of Purple Microdot.

[@chrisoleary9876]

Trower is the unsung blues hero.

[@kellylappin5944]

Ooooo, good idea!

[@canuckereh9202]

Damn straight.

[@johncahalane007]

Too rolling stonef!!!

[@bradleymcconnell470]

Netflix has a documentary about ZZ Top if you've not watched it you need to bro! ZZ Top was the first concert I ever saw. And my father's, RIP, favorite band.

[@garylindsey5174]

My first concert also about 44 years ago. Saw them 3 more times after, over the years. It was cool to watch them progress from jeans and straw cowboy hats to pimp suits lol

[@gabrielstevens41]

My first concert too, went with my dad when I was 15

[@bradleymcconnell470]

The ZZ Top pimpin' ain't easy 😂😂

[@garylindsey5174]

@@bradleymcconnell470 Pimpin' ain't easy,but sometimes it's necessary!

[@attimus103]

Just saw them in OC Maryland for a concert during Bike Week. They are still awesome performers.

[@4everblackmore]

“Ain’t no denyin’ the stank”!😂.. OMG Jamal, thank you for just making my night with your most awesome reaction to my favorite ZZ Top tracks!❤️ Love you, and keep ‘em comin’!!

[@brewsmack]

Saw them a couple of years ago, they still have it! They played with Jeff Beck, the other headliner on an outdoor concert!

[@emersonlangstaff1527]

Blown away the first time I heard this song as a 14 year old in 1975; still listening to ZZ Top often al of these years later. What an amazing threesome. Saw them 10 times live- never an extra musician. Both Billy and Dusty had those great blues voices, and Billy is an acknowledged all time great guitarist (he was buddies with Hendrix,, who called him the best guitarist!)

[@mahina1963]

my morning was just draggin into a humdrum day, and then I took a coffee break, found you enjoying this so supremely, and voila! Attitude is back up! Thanks!

[@bllyjons]

Yeah Brother, I first heard this in early/mid 70s it melted my face too!! Billy Dusty and Frank wrote the book on tight nasty down and dirty funky BLUES

[@luisdeleon4546]

Jimi Hendricks called Billy Gibbons the best guitarist he’d ever heard. That interview is on youtube.

[@maxwattage6631]

Hendrix, your welcome.

[@luisdeleon4546]

Max Wattage ok. It was a mistake.

[@maxwattage6631]

@@luisdeleon4546 no problem, in case you didn't know.

[@luisdeleon4546]

Max Wattage I did and do know. I was just tired.

[@mmk7340]

He said the same thing about Terry Kath. I think Jimi was sandbagging.

[@Tuesdays_Gone]

I love this time period ZZ Top.

[@ldbagwell]

I will never tire of the music and watching you!

[@leroyfrancis9545]

I have loved their music ever since the 70’s and are twice as good live!

[@debbiefulton1001]

That's the gospel truth! I saw them in the 1970's late 70's

[@williamdavis3776]

That lyric "You might not see him in person but he'll see you just the same. .You don't have to worry 'cause takin' care of business is his name'. Must be be about JC.

[@two_thongs_dont_make_a_kite]

Whats even more clever is that the JC here is actually a dope dealer making the rounds. Back in the day when I was an addict, I went to many dark places to buy my fix, and the seller would not see me in person, but he would see me just the same, meaning he would still do business thru a 3rd party for his own protection. Hope this sheds light on what the song is really about.

[@kmsallfoknday7022]

@@two_thongs_dont_make_a_kite Wow Brother, that is kind of a haunting story. I hope you're doing well these days. I never knew all that about this song.

[@yourunclehank1]

"I'll be ridin' on the bus till I Cadillac"

[@chrisd7047]

The best part? In concert, they sound exactly like that. I've seen Metallica, REM, Tom Petty, Jimmy Buffet, Molly Hatchet, Charlie Daniels and others live, and they were good, but ZZ Top was the best concert I've ever been to. Definitely the best seats I ever had. My buddy and I swapped our nosebleeds and cash for 13th row center. They played a bunch of songs off the album they were touring to support (Recycler), but then got into a greatest hits / greatest B-side blues fest. Amidst the standing, cheering, swaying floor crowd, Rob and I looked at each other like "what are we doing?," and 5 seconds later there we were, sitting down, feet kicked up, just getting soaked in unfiltered ZZ Top blues greatness.

[@jamesduncan2620]

In my Life I have seen them 7 times. Truly unreal! They are other Rockstar's fans orite band. One concert they were in greasy looking coveralls with rag hanging outta the back pocket. Like they had worked on the tour bus.

[@Lemmy30294]

I have been lucky enough to see ZZ TOP 4-5 times in my life. The best show was in Chicago in 1984 I believe. They did this song and tore the house down. The place went crazzzzyy

[@dantapedeck3642]

Jamel your reaction when the harmonica kicks in at around 1:50 is priceless! You never miss any of the amazing things in music! "How they gonna expect my face to last!" Nothing slides by you. Shows you're a true fan of music, a really good listener. Like many of us. Much love! Stay cool!

[@r.awilliams9815]

You're gonna love A Fool For Your Stockings.

[@ewoe21]

Another great song!

[@corey1788]

Yes please!

[@MyRoom_is_old]

That's a great slow blusey tune. Different from the other songs you've done.

[@layzorbeeemz7317]

My favorite ZZ top song besides I'm bad I'm nationwide

[@unclelar819]

"Bride of Sighs"- Robin Trower - You must hear it!

[@kevinhonaker2716]

Too Rolling Stoned

[@feelingcreative7649]

Seen Trower 3 times! Bridge of Sighs album definitely my favorite of all time!

[@marko4706]

That’s “Bridge of Sighs”...it’s actually a real place...in Venice,Italy

[@unclelar819]

@@marko4706 Yes, of course.

[@markszyszkiewicz]

Thank you Uncle Lar! I've been putting a bug in his ear every chance I get to listen to Robin Trower, particularly, "Too Rolling Stoned". Also hoping he gets a gander at Larkin Poe, "Preachin' Blues"

[@darkstardan3309]

"Hold on one second... how am I supposed to make my face to last? There's too much stink in one setting..." Ha ha. Perfect! :]

[@audieconrad8995]

'Been listening to this for almost 50 years. Still get goose bumps. Got soul...got soul... damn...got soul.

[@playbassken]

These guys are the most humble stars I've ever had the pleasure of working with when their shows came into town. Just amazing people who really care and are hilarious back stage!.

[@lawrencepsteele]

Yes! Going old school ZZ Top!

[@ewoe21]

The good stuff.

[@7475bluesman]

Yep the good stuff...beer drinker and hell raisers...

[@moxman222]

early ZZTop is best ZZ Top

[@larryh.5229]

Just some ole' boys from Texas....The Reverend Billy F Gibbons, Dusty Hill and Frank Beard👍👍👍😁glad ya like it! Keep listening 🎶🎶🎶

[@CarlVandenberg]

Saw them in March of 1991, one of the best concerts I've ever been to. The Black Crows opened for them but we missed most their set due to the traffic jam getting into the arena. My ears were ringing for 3 days after the concert, from a 3 man band. It was worth it though...such a powerful, funky, bluesy...beardy band!

[@lisat9322]

That's 3 guys making all that sound. One of the best music documentaries I've ever seen is here on KZbin and it's all about ZZ Top.

[@lynettekomidar]

One if the best bands ever .. saw them live, the crowd went completely wild. (all oldies) Their music goes right through you

[@jessejohnson9871]

Jimi Hendrix was asked who he thought the best up and coming guitar player was and you're listening to who he thought of.

[@jessejohnson9871]

any chance at you doing a review of Mastodon "Blood and Thunder" or "Seabeast"?

[@sarahzentexas]

ZZ Top opened for Hendrix waaaaay back in the day. Google it. 🤘

[@lesliesylvan]

Well, to be fair, humble Mr. Hendrix (R.I.P.) said that about quite a few artists he respected. Don't get me wrong . . . ZZ Top is g r e a t !! I bought all their LP's when first pressed into vinyl and still play them, 50 years later; scratchless. Rock ON! 😍👍🏼🎸🎧🎵

[@redarmysoja]

He gave Billy Gibbons a guitar.

[@buckwilliams4062]

Hendrix said there's this old boy down in Texas

[@locotx215]

"Ain't No Denying Da Stank!" . . . needs to be on a shirt

[@markj2838]

I'd buy that shirt👍🇨🇦

[@newcomerjason7791]

I'd buy one

[@MrTikbik2000]

🤣 slogan is gold!

[@BoolaBlue]

"Mexican Blackbird" for some of the best of the Lil ol Band from Texas.

[@johnriley8591]

Drive that old Chrysler to Mexico boys!

[@terriconley9606]

Love me some ZZ....Jesus done left Chicago, I love it! Cool to see you react .

[@aaronribnicky9917]

Your genuine love of music is a trip to behold. You listen the way a musician wants to be listened to, and you get it. Thank you, brother.

[@rwellman238]

Watching your reactions is always worth listening to the song. Never stop!

[@NyMyers64]

2 cool tracks from "Tres Hombres", great album!

[@7475bluesman]

The best ZZ Top album

[@edb6690]

There isn't a bad song on that album, a classic of all time.

[@kevingruenofficial]

Tres Hombres is their best album forsure!

[@bandfromtheband9445]

This is PURE Texas FUNK! "Jesus Just Left Chicago" is an amazing song! You are expected to have smoked a few bong hits before you get to the chorus of the song! It hits like a hammer! ZZ Top are one of the best bands capable of doing this! GOD - You should see them performing this on stage! There is NOTHING like this, anywhere!

[@downhearted40]

I love seeing you enjoy what we've had for decades! We love you.

[@bonzorip6162]

"I got my brown paper bag and my take-home pay"

[@steffenworldcitizensurf5926]

...oh, that's what he's sayin'. Thx.

[@muddbucket]

Wish I could thumbs this up multiple times...

[@nemo4907]

Gotch man..

[@jhamler1]

Try AC/DC doing a song called RIDE ON. It's pretty similar to Jesus Left Chicago --white boys doing their bestest blues interpretation/impersonation, if you will.

[@kdm28]

Sweet 👍. You gotta a nice ear to call that one out 🥃

[@house9Tube]

“Got a one way ticket, Going the wrong way” - RIP Bon Scott

[@mikeanglim8093]

I have found I have become an AC/DC snob, like Brian Johnson, Love Bon!!

[@morningthunder]

Blue Jean Blues. You won’t know ZZ til you get the lowdown blues of that tune......Waiting as long as it takes. Have a croissant and some tea while we waiting.🥐🍵

[@SirOtter1]

My jaw hit the floor the first time I put Tres Hombres on my old turntable in '73, and I've been a fan ever since. This is one my favorite cuts ever. Thanks for this!

[@kd4inr]

They call them "That Little Ol' Band From Texas" for a reason, man! They are steeped in rockin' blues. I can only think of two three-piece bands with that much of a powerful sound, and they are ZZ Top and Rush. Both bands have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, by the way.

[@lorimcconnell1493]

I've watched your reaction to these several times. It's a delight to see. Never gets old...