British guitarist analyses Johnny Copeland's SOULFUL blues in 1984!

Tonight I'm taking a look at Johnny Copeland laying down the blues!

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[bekind]

One thing's for sure, you can't sit still listening to Johnny and his band, they were awesome! Thanks for giving such a great analysis!😎

[tompantaleo]

I love how you cover guys like him, old blues men are just so expressive on their guitar and vocally. another show man like Albert collins, you can tell the crowds very into it. I love a good blues player with a brass section behind them, and they are just so tight. this guy says as much with one note as a lot of players these days can with a hundred. nice expressive vibrato, a lot of control, and still some nice legato work. this guy knows how to milk all that emotion from just one note. very inspirational to me personally fil.

[stevencarosso]

Johnny was one of my favorite blues performers. I knew him personally and he was always gracious, generous and a pleasure to be around. He was always a gracious host at his home in New Jersey with a wonderful family. His daughter, Shemikia, is a preeminent blues singer. If you like this recording please check out Showdown, featuring Johnny, Albert Collins and Robert Cray.

[sandrasmith]

I'm havin' so much fun with you pulling out and analyzing these great blues legends and performances I've never seen!! Thanks again for another informative analysis.

[GrafStorm]

Not many folks pay attention to Johnny Copeland. He's pure Chicago style blues. He's got that city blues sound, and he plays it. Again, thanks for featuring another player/singer with the power of a great band.

[kathyhenry]

I love your breakdown of what the crowd, the musician, and the band experianced together.
Watching your facial expressions--that smile!!!
You explained Mr. Johnny with wonderful insight.
You good egg!😁

[jamesgordonakacrazylegs]

If you've never seen Blues played live before I can tell you it's worth the trip. Thanks Fil for keeping it real and showcasing so many great talents.

[TK-fkpo]

I remember his album he did with Robert Cray and Albert Collins in 1985 called Showdown! . It was one of my first introductions to the blues when I was learning guitar and I played along with it religiously!

[rcsproject]

Love the energy he has on the stage. Great musician Johnny. Thanks for sharing Fil. Cheers man...

[NuclearGrizzly]

One of my very favorite Blues player. I have a couple of Peavey T-60's because of him. Check him out with SRV at the Montreux Jazz Festival.

[joelsimms]

I regret not see him live. He's such a great player. Thanks Fil another great analysis!

[bigbow]

We all got da blues on Fil ! Love these old vids, everyone letting loose & rocking it out ! 😎🎸

[JohnEAdams]

Thanks I had not seen this - Johnny has an amazing voice and hand on those strings!

[mariorabottini]

I could listen to this style of blues all day...Chicago blues so energetic and melodic! Brilliant how his guitar playing really compliments his amazing voice! A mover and a groover with all the musical tools! Another sensational analysis Fil!😀🤘🤘

[thegraphicsfactory]

A great clean tone on that guitar... you can really hear the soul of the guitar!

[stargazer]

Love Johnny's voice, very gritty blues 👍😎🤘

[kathyjones]

So very cool! I did the last bit of my housework this evening dancing and grooving to JC! 😎😉

[rcheath]

Fil I know that you read the comments and I also know that you receive many many requests. I started playing at seven and am now fifty. I was only ever as good as I thought I was. My career as LEO almost cost me my life seven times, but more importantly left me to retire at forty eight with two injuries I will never get over. Also lost everything that I learned on guitar along the way. Many lessons are lost. I rarely play anymore but still appreciate the instrument and great talent. The word underrated gets thrown around so often. Is it possible that you can look through videos of potentially an all time underrated guitarist that inspired me to play at age seven, Ernie Isley. No he’s not the greatest but he inspired me in the early seventies and is great to me. The Isley Brothers 3 + 3 album is one of the best albums that I’ve ever heard. When Ernie is by himself, he holds his own vocally but does admittedly miss the vocal style of his brother Ronald. If you’re bored one day take a look. I appreciate your non condescending style of looking at artists. I am a fan.

[lynndow]

I like what Fran Kos wrote: "Thanks for the constant continuing education." Yeah! This one was wonderful.

[mattyc.]

Tasty guitar playing! He cuts loose for the solo. The little fills between the vocals was super cool....