Wow. This guy is absolutely phenomenal. He does NOT do what so many players do ~ throw in way too many notes when playing slow blues. This dude hangs on the notes and lets the melody occur - just like emotions. Groovy.

Gary really kills it on this track. Fantastic performance. Gary's climb to stardom is a great story as well. Another great analysis Fil.

Just stumbled onto this guy totally impressive how can one not dig it🤘

Very soulful voice! Intense feel and fervent note selection. His cover of “Come Together” is fantastic!🤘🏻

First video of his I saw there was a group of fans that started singing a song to Gary. He loved it. And he did a song that started slow, almost limpid, and then built up to a killer solo. I think it was Hear my Train a Comin, and that was fitting since once you get an old freight train going, you can't stop it. You just gotta get outta the way.

Saw him open for The Rolling Stones on the first night of The ZIP Code Tour. Good performance. The Stones had him out for a song during their set, too. Fantastic night.

I've been tuned into him since he came on the scene he's very good very very good!!!

I can tell you really liked this video of Gary. I absolutely love your comments.

This song has a nice old school blues sound.

Excellent description of a great guitar player and vocalist. God bless you Phil. Your cool!

Gary will blow your mind live! I’ve seen him several times. And to top it off, he’s the sweetest guy! I met him after a show and offered my hand to shake his and he grabbed me for a big hug. He’s so tall! Compared to me anyway. Everyone, do yourself a favor and see him live.

Gary is a 4 time Grammy Winner now! His Song "This Land" He won 3 from "This Land" and one other in 2017 Gary has been around for many years..... was always underrated BUT OMG He is Fantastic!!! I love the Blues!!!!! & He's Texan LOL

My kid sent me a video of him several years ago. I've been hooked ever since.

Nice find Fil, keeping me current on the new blues

Saw him live a year ago in N.Y the man is raw and authentic. His stage presence is phenomenal, the show lasted over three hours but it felt just like minutes went by so able is he to capture your attention the whole time. If you ever get a chance don't miss his show is worth every dollar.

😊😁😁 Priceless Enjoyement! We Feel u Man Gary is a Killer Man and that track when My train pulls in Is a Hell of Tune!🔥🔥🔥👌🙏🙌

Gary is the real deal! I am off to his concert in Manchester in a few weeks time. Thanks for covering this. Great Channel!

I must have been unconscious off & on during the past few years to have missed this guy. would have liked to hear him jam with SRV

Love that heavy playing. The blues at its best.

Another great video Fil, thank you. Gary is awesome on every aspect of his being a musician but I think what leaps out about him is he's playing what he's feeling. That tight band behind him is a result of his emotion, they feed off of Gary. He's really phenomenal live.

Another excellent break down. Happy Holidays to you and yours.

Glad to see you covered him. He's the real deal. Just fantastic and keeping the Blues Alive. Have you seen the video on YT titled this is killer Kenny Wayne Shepherd on fire!! Voodoo. Well titled because it's fire

Awesome video. Hope you and your family have a great Christmas and happy New Year!!! Peace brother Keep the videos coming

I really enjoyed this! Fil, your heads up comments about effects being used and dynamic range change ups. I'm by encouraged that our brains pick up on melody changes, it brings such pleasure to listening..

Superb commentary! Gary floored me the first time I heard him. Note the obvious tribute to Jimi in the title, but he's clearly his own man. What I find most impressive is that he knows how to build a solo. First seduce them, then KILL.

First time really listening to Gary. Jesus, he does more with very little than nearly any other guitarist I've heard. He rarely moves out of the box, and he's not blindingly fast, but HOLY COW, that's some groovy playing. Maybe my new favorite guitar player.

Love the Blues Phil, another great one brotha!

Really like this guy. Nice sound and love that wah pedal, one of my favorite sounds. Like the way he sings as well. Definitely want to hear more of this artist. Thanks!

Been watching Gary since he was about 17. He is a great traditional blues guitarist. Has found he own style. Yeah man l love it. His uncle is well known around Austin blues man WC Clark. He comes from good stock.

He and his guitar and his voice are quite the duet

This was the first number I heard from Gary, and it is a winner, his vocal delivery and guitar style beautifully evokes The Blues, the character in the song is so classic.There is something about E minor which wrenches the heart.

Love all of Gary's stuff fantastic sound....as much as I liked rock I always loved slapping out a cool dirty blues sound on the drums great video again....rock on brother😎

I enjoyed the analysis of this video because I like the song very much !

Man, so so good. Can't get enough. Thanks Fil!

i saw gary in a small club when his first album came out it was awesome

he's great ! was on PBS Austin City Limits a few months ago, worth checking out. thanks Fil

i remember watching him at the eric clapton thingy... my initial thoughts were... he's the new hendrix... now, he's not, since he mixes all kinds of genres... but i love that about him... "this is the life, life, life, life, life"....

I don't know how I missed this one! Excellent.

I can't believe you stopped in that second solo.

Yes! Thank you for sharing this!

Always enjoy your videos. Nice to discover new talent and rediscover olde artists. Always enjoyed the lyric side of artists as much as the playing. Don't know if you've covered any Tom Waits but his music is almost always a little out there and many times his lyrics are as vivid as a fine painting. Chocolate Jesus live is most entertaining. Merry Christmas to all.

Great video as always love GCJ p.s just recieved your cd and t shirt today loving the t shirt pal my old man ordered me them so he says thanks for putting the message to him 🤘🤘

This was great Fil ! Hope you are feeling better !

Saw him as one of the opening acts for Clapton at Madison Square Garden 2018, then he joined the band at encore. Jimmie Vaughn was another act. Austin was well represented. It was a great night.

Oh man how good is he! Yeah...you’re so right Fil sometimes less is more! Smooth as vocals...I love how he lets his guitar breathe while he’s singing and then comes out with a blistering solo! Awesome! Thanks Fil great analysis!!😁😁👌👌👌

Gary's playing is about tone and timing to me playing the right note at the right time.his band is really tight he has kept the same guy with him as long as I've Been watching him you could do a whole piece on Zapada's paying alone.

Man thats Beautiful awesome Video Bro Phil. Rock the Hell out of Trouble.

First time ever hearing him! What an awesome introduction! Thanks, Fil!

Great video... for a performance for the ages. I want to see you take up on some other blues material...like Peter Green's blues stuff (in the skies era) and of course something from Black keys like "Nobody like you". Thanks

Missed this one Fil... I’ve seen Gary twice in the past 2 years...Incredible Talent

Merry Christmas Fil! Enjoyed it as usual!

I could listen to Gary all night, nice guitar! Great video & analysis!!!❤️😊🎸🤘

Late at night I usually have my TV on mute. Not too many people any more that you go wow to. But I looked one night and seen this scruffy young man that caught my attention. Up went the TV, wow, WOW, WOW! Somebody went in a time machine and got him or his parents gave Gary the right genes , the right Blues history (yep), and right school ( professionalism), or the it factor, it was was just him.

Kinda reminds me of Robin Trower vocals, he is stylish axe man that uses his guitar to totally summarize his story. Not flashy, but the 3am blues that keeps the buzz alive.

Excellent Blues performance 👍👍 Excellent analysis Fil, you Rock !

My wife is a recovering musician, and she just loves your stream. So do I.

He is really good 👍! I like how you explained 2 guitars, one hard sound and the other contrasting for cohesion in sound and not both playing the same chords hope that i phrased it correctly ☺

Hey Fil, thank you for explaining what he’s actually doing here. I’ve been screwing around this song for a few years and I’ve felt pretty good about how far of come but your explanation and break down always helps.✊🏼☮️

I'm glad you analyzed this track, Gary is phenomenal, check his version he played While my guitar gently weeps in an award ceremony /show with Joe Walsh and David Grohl on drums, simply amazing!!

Love Gary, the mans a beast and thats a great sounding SG

I have been on here many times and love it and years ago when I cut my fingers off in a table saw accident in1994 , no more guitar , but the love of rock and roll and music in general has never dissipated . Keep on the good work and by the way check out a an acquittance of mine Kim Mitchell . He rocks out and I have seen him from the hippy days and always Go for Soda . Keep up your good work . Also check out some other Canadians bands , Rush , Mckenna Mendelsohn Mainline , Lighthouse and of course Joni Mitchell and might as well throw in Valdi into the mix ! You might find something interesting there , and oh I forgot Neil Young , the Band , Pat Travers , Painter , Great Big Sea and so on .

Everything you are saying about this artist is bang on mate.

His cousin WC Clark is pretty awesome. I use to go listen to them at Antones in Austin TX. Both great Bluesmen. Thanks

I was introduced to him when he opened for the Foo Fighters in San Diego, and have loved his music ever since! My favorite song of his is Grinder. It kinda sounds like a better quality (in terms of recording quality) Jimi Hendrix

This guy is a must see!

Seen him once or twice before and he is good. Awesome crunch from the SG. Thanks Fil

Hey man.. Like always love ur reviews

Been working all of Jr's mid atlantic tours for the past 12 years

I,d never heard of Gary before this video....really enjoyed . Reminds me a bit of Robert Cray with some "balls" thrown in. Hey fil you need to slow down with the reviews..im struggling to keep up !!😂...nice one again 👍👍👍

Saw him live from upfront (we were given earplugs so as not to go deaf) and he was great. Fantastic show in a small venue!

Awesome band the drummer and Gary just mesh so well. Solid drumming

It's very cool to c him playing the same Axe as Carlos Santana did at Woodstock ie Soul Sacrifice This guy is from Austin,Tx that's all i need to say

He had that reggae beat going on at the beginning of the song which was nicely done.

You mentioned vibrato, which always reminds me of greats like B.B.King. I've been watching the Isle of Wight concert lately with the band Free. Paul Kossoff had a vibrato like no other! I'd love to see an analysis of his playing. "All Right Now" live is incredible! Thanks for all your hard work, Fil. The videos are great!👍😎🎸🎶

Thanks for this ..Love Garys playing.. He is my spirit "Manimal"

Just wow!! How was I not familiar with him?! So great!! Thanks Fil!! ✌🏻

So right, Fil....SENSATIONAL!!!!!

This is just subline, Fil. Thanks for this and your insights!

Very good , enjoyed vocal work as well as guitar.

1 view, 1 like (mine) & counting this one, 3 comments. KZfaq really doesn't make a lot of sense sometimes. No matter, great video yet again Fil!

Merry xmas my Tea drinking friend God Bless and God Speed from New Orleans

In a time when (almost) every guitarist seems to rush through the scales, it's nice to see how you feel this and how you like it. ;-)

Gary is a fine guitar player but whenever I watch these young guns, I realize how much SRV was on another level. God, I wish he was still with us.

Love Gary Clark Jr!!!…speaking of cats....he’s one of the grooviest!… yes I could listen to him all night!……ok now you sound like yourself tonight Fil....✌️❤️🤘

Gary is new to me. I really like his music!

Woooo! !! Gary is awesome thanks Fil . Love all reviews but I tend to lean towards the blues and Gary is one of the best. Great song great review.

I look forward to your video's

Excellent! Never heard of him, but he's great! And I'm guessing he's still around? I'd love to go see him live!! Thank you much bro! I gotta go check out more of this guy!! Have you had a chance 2 listen to DMB yet?

Love Gary! Please check out Jeff (Skunk) Baxter. Especially his Steely Dan and Doobie B Stuff. You tube video 1976 live “Taking it to the Streets” shows his amazing fills ext.

Incredible Talent, and I'm sure most if you caught on to this but if you didn't here it goes! I never saw him look down at his hands, and he was all over that guitar! He will go down as legendary if he can survive the lifestyle♡

I love Gary Clark Jr's voice alone. He doesn't even have to play guitar really.

Yea!

Please do an analysis of Eric Johnson Austin City Limits 1996 doing rock me baby

One word super!!

Gary Clark jr is a great artist. No doubt about that.

I'm definitely partial to the blues ! Love it !!!

I would really love to hear your comments on the two guitarists of Japanese metal band Lovebites. I think they sound amazing - very different from each other but perfectly in sync, especially live. It would be interesting to hear a professional's opinion :-)

These guys only come around every once in a while to remind us of the honesty, purity, and simplicity of music born of the soul. "If you define 'blues' by the rigid categories of structure rather than the flexible language of feeling allusion, Robert Cray... Larry Garner, Joe Louis Walker and James Armstrong are a new and uncategorizable breed, their music blues-like rather than blues, each of them blending ideas and devices from a variety of sources - soul, rock, jazz, gospel - with a sophistication beyond the reach of their forerunners".--Tony Russell Now please add Gary Clark Jr. to this list.

Hey Phil.....great rundown.....love Gary Clark Junior. Have you checked out the Jack Bruce/Rory Gallagher live rendition of the track 'Politician'.......fantastic live stuff. Health n Happiness to you n yours for 2019.....keep the vids comin.

Genuine prodigy!