Guitar Teacher REACTS: COLIN JAMES 'Speechless' /// LIVE 4K

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[DavidSmith-fzxk]

Ok...was checking my phone while visiting Jason who's in palliative care unfortunately. So we're talking and i hadn't told him this was coming as it was to be a surprise and then i see this notification pop up on my phone lo and behold it's the reaction video (which i did not expect so soon).

So all of you don't know the details but i can tell you this was so emotional. Grabbed the headphones and the tablet for a bigger screen and we got to watch this together. It was hard to choose between this a d another song but Jason loves the instrumental so we went with that.

Now i can tell you this is a moment i will never forget and Jason is having one of his better days today. He's got a terminal form of cancer in the spine. After i stepped (to get a drink) and cried as to not sully the positive vibes.

This is the best online community ever....and im not being specific to guitar communities. Michael....you're just the best and your crew are salt of the earth people.

Thanks for making a very hard time that much more bearable. I was going to say i don't know if you realize what a big deal this is for Jason especially...but i think you do.

And i know this video won't drive the algorithm, but I love seeing Colin on your page. Some people will know....he's definitely paid his dues.

Thank you so much and may god bless you 🙏

[parkjammer]

I'm from a little town in Saskatchewan where Colin James was born. He wound up in Vancouver, opened for SRV when he was about 18 and another act dropped out, and then charged through rock, big band, swing, blues, and damn near any genre you could imagine. His version of "Into The Mystic" is my favorite.

Saw him the first time live with Jeff Healey at a little venue in Calgary and then caught him in Toronto and Manhatta. Had a chance to chat with him a bit in Manhattan. Was as nice as you can be.

[Irockthere]

A Legendary Canadian performer. I’ve seen him 6-7 times and never disappoints.

[JohnnyGuitarWhelan]

From Ireland: never heard of Colin James before but boy, he is one tasty player.

[Fundy]

Another criminally underrated Canadian gem

[powisallgood]

Hey Michael. As a proud Canadian, SO glad you picked a CJ song!!! He's so amazing. Ice seen him at least 11 times live and he's great every time.

This song Speechless was written when he hear of the news of SRV. It's a truly poignant song because SRV gave him a shot as an opening act back in the 80s.

Check out all his stuff because it's all so good. He's ana amazing writer, player, singer and musician

Cheers!!!

[marcgoyan]

Colin is one of the most underheard, underrated guit/singers anywhere. Met him in person, awesome human being

[wayneandrews]

First time I heard this was live, and it brought me to tears. Thinking of Stevie.

[frozencanuck]

I saw Colin first time in the 90's...had a few radio hits here in Canada. Great blues chops. Not a flashy player, but he plays super clean and he has a great voice.

[alittlebitgone]

Met Colin a couple times, really sweet person.

[scouser]

I saw Colin James live years ago at a venue called “The Key To Bala”, in Bala Ontario. He is a brilliant guitarist and has a great voice.

[stevenhaffner]

Please do more Colin James. He really gets it. The kinda thing that rag dolls your heart and leaves you wrecked in the feels. More is just not enough.

[theresahall]

good choice Jason....my thoughts and prayers! God give you peace and strength :)

[SSturges]

Colin has been around the Vancouver scene for years, such a solid and strong player

[vanessarupe]

He’s been a favorite of mine for years.

[tas]

Colin is our pride and joy here in Canada <3 gifted artist who never seemed to crack the US market such a shame ! Thank you for this as I have never seen this. There is more to explore with him :) blues and then he skipped and did big band music ( original tunes ) AND he killed it ! HE did some covers of songs, john lennon, losing you, mystic, Van morrison, really well done ! AND he has a great voice !!! and of course rock and roll! as I said very talented ! This was from many many years ago.

[RobFritz-nt]

Thank you so much for this. It's one of my favorite songs, so soulful and heart felt guitar sound. Ty

[marcgoyan]

You should spend some time with his catalog. He's worth it!

[rhllnm]

I had never heard of him until today, when I stumbled onto him with Lucida Williams, "I Need Protection." Awesome.

[GordBrooksMusic]

Nice! Colin James was a big part of 20's!