James Austin Johnson Sings Bob Dylan and Reveals How He Found His Voice as Biden and Trump
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Жыл бұрынJames Austin Johnson talks about how he perfected his Joe Biden and Donald Trump impressions, the time Trump called him out during a rally and how much he loves Bob Dylan.
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James Austin Johnson Sings Bob Dylan and Reveals How He Found His Voice as Biden and Trump
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@williamkid55 Жыл бұрын
If you love Bob Dylan… you know how incredible his impressions are! I’m seriously in awe and laughing because of how spot on they are!
@elizabethdalton-jandreau5588 Жыл бұрын
That was amazing!
@taliarapps8320 Жыл бұрын
Totally spot on. Dying of laughter - watched it three times!
@elizabethdalton-jandreau5588 Жыл бұрын
@@taliarapps8320 Even his descriptions of each phase were precise!
@tomada36 Жыл бұрын
“I think Calvin Coolidge said that” 😂😂😂
@ashermitchell2794 Жыл бұрын
So fantastic. Hearing Dylan impressions that actually have nuance to them is so refreshing. Usually we just hear a lazy version ‘66 Dylan.
@curtiscurry5628 Жыл бұрын
I'm just sitting here, amazed. I'll never forget having improv classes with Austin at Trevecca. We were all playing checkers and he was playing chess. He was incredibly smart and quick and witty, even back then. He had a goal and he knew what he wanted and he was determined. And I'm glad he is getting the shine he deserves because he busted his tail and really put in the hard work. I thought he was brilliant back then. And I'm glad that now, the whole world is getting the chance to experience his genius. God bless you, Austin. You're amazing, Buddy. Keep crushing it.
@emmarodden7178 Жыл бұрын
That’s amazing!! When I found out he went to Trevecca I freaked out - one of my childhood friends was a music business major there I think like *right* after he would’ve left, but it’s possible they could’ve crossed paths. Small world. He is INCREDIBLE. 🥲
@paulcrowder Жыл бұрын
Good lord he KNOWS Dylan. So good to hear an impression from a true fan and not just someone who does the caricature.
@marynelson3067 Жыл бұрын
❤🙏❤️
@OfficialBrandonCollins Жыл бұрын
James is the best addition to SNL in years since Bill Hader.
@eben4reel934 Жыл бұрын
Word - and that’s high praise!!
@shawnuel Жыл бұрын
In all fairness, he is pretty much just impressions at this point. Hader had far more versatility than James has shown to this point. And last year, I thought the addition of Sarah Sherman was just as important as James'. Not to mention, Cecily and Kate were introduced since Hader. Is Johnson really as good as those 2 have been?
@__Theodore Жыл бұрын
whoa there bud, that's a high bar. Guy's got some stuff but Hader was another breed.
@bradleyparsek7008 Жыл бұрын
I haven’t seen him is he great?
@RaidersDnB Жыл бұрын
Bill hader’s impressions just sound like bill hader doing a slightly different voice
@kimfindlay570 Жыл бұрын
Awesome! When Dylan did a holiday album several years ago, someone said when they heard Dylan sing "I'll be Home for the Holidays" it sounded more like a threat than a promise, haha.
@scottportner4587 Жыл бұрын
If you know Bob Dylan this is genius. He nails so much of Bob Dylan while still being funny about it. Gold Jerry!
@samsdrive-in Жыл бұрын
This is insane. Huge Dylan fan and he nailed all versions of him
@joselcioppa Жыл бұрын
Oh my god, the Rolling Thunder era Dylan is so spot on it's terrifying!
@midwestdepressed Жыл бұрын
James's Dylan feels like a heavenly treat that only true Dylan fans can taste, what we've been waiting for
@marynelson3067 Жыл бұрын
❤️🙏❤️
@gj1695 Жыл бұрын
This James Austin Johnson is truly brilliant. I would have considered him a genius for his Trump and Biden, alone. But his Owen Wilson, Nick Cage and Bob Dylan are equally impressive. WOW.
@anahata2009 Жыл бұрын
My God, I could watch him do Dylan for hours, though it would probably kill me. I haven't laughed that hard in a looong time. Perfection.
@etsneroj Жыл бұрын
His impression of the Rolling Thunder period was so good, and I love that Dylan era so much, that I did not want the song to end.
@blakewalker5231 Жыл бұрын
Was worried with the departure of so many talented actors on SNL that the show would become dry but James has brought back some magic. So talented.
@bravetherainbow Жыл бұрын
Oh my god when he mentioned Bob Dylan laughing during early recordings and then "I think .... said that" I almost squealed. The references are honestly more gratifying than the impression itself lol
@yateswebb Жыл бұрын
He makes his face look uncannily like the faces of his subjects. It’s like he just lets the sound follow and the physicality comes first. Great impression lesson
@Mandrake591 Жыл бұрын
I had to come back to hear his Dylan impersonations again, I’m in hysterics at how funny and spot on he is! He’s obviously a big fan, he knows his Zimmy! 🎶 🎵 🎶
@redadamearth Жыл бұрын
That Rolling Thunder-era Dylan is so on-point, it's terrifying. lol
@cestjane2260 Жыл бұрын
I knew every Dylan reference! So much fun! Starts @ 6:12. Impressions references (I think)… 1. Talkin’ World War 3 Blues/I Shall Be Free from Freewheelin’ 2. Lay, Lady, Lay from Nashville Skyline 3. Isis from Rolling Thunder Revue 4. Lovesick from Time Out of Mind
@Alyric-now Жыл бұрын
someone has been doing their homework! ;-)
@JohnTurner1 Жыл бұрын
You can definitely tell he’s a true fan with those nuances.
@alexanders8883 Жыл бұрын
The new kid killing with a truly funny and nuanced bit on Dylan through the decades. Well done!
@oppositeofh8 Жыл бұрын
OMG that dylan bit totally killed!! the man is a genius. thanks for the breakdown of all the awesome impressions. this made my day. seriously. wow.
@arthurbriand2175 Жыл бұрын
His impressions are great but don't underestimate his character work. He really can put layers in a character with one line.
@calvin4199 Жыл бұрын
His impressions are great. I'm a huge Bob Dylan fan. I approve.
@tommoran4457 Жыл бұрын
The Rolling Thunder Bob impression was sooo funny!
@lisaadamsrenegademystic Жыл бұрын
James Austin Johnson is one of the most talented comedians of this decade. Truly.
@mrthiccboi1448 Жыл бұрын
Best new snl cast member in years, already goated
@gj1695 Жыл бұрын
Agree. 🐐
@stevencollett988 Жыл бұрын
70s Bob Dylan is absolutely perfect 😂
@grimmer3021 Жыл бұрын
Laughed so hard at the Dylan impression, got into 2 minute coughing fit!
@brendaoneill1581 Жыл бұрын
It's such a skill to study and interpret someone's nuance and be able to duplicate it through your own body and voice
@Edward_T_Martin Жыл бұрын
Absolutely brilliant Bob Dylan impersonations.
@MrEdkern Жыл бұрын
I been following dylan for over 55 years and that's damn good.
@GavinKing22 Жыл бұрын
Best Donald Trump impression of all time.
@koiyadanielle Жыл бұрын
Yes! Hands down
@markpfeffer7487 Жыл бұрын
Truly
@L3ONARDO07 Ай бұрын
Look for the Shane Gillis impression of trump. It’s even better.
@double-cheesemcqueeze6315 15 күн бұрын
Tied with Jamie Foxx, I think
@JacobJohnsonTunes Жыл бұрын
This reminds me of Martin Short doing various periods of Jerry Lewis… lots of nuance and attention to detail as well as clear admiration and respect for his subject. 10/10
@AlEtteso Жыл бұрын
Martin Short at the royal gynecologist with Harder and Armisen is the funniest thing I've ever seen. It never gets old
@balto20002 Жыл бұрын
I love hearing him do the transitions to Biden - the process is so cool to hear. Fantastic.
@flora4908 Жыл бұрын
😂 Absolutely nailed Dylan! Loved it!
@Goatchild90 Жыл бұрын
"I Think Calvin Coolidge said that" That is a great little Bob Dylan reference for the nerds out there
@vastucson Жыл бұрын
The Dylan impressions are just fantastic!
@shawnuel Жыл бұрын
“Nobody said I was takin’ your guns away” had a healthy helping of Jimmy Stewart in there.
@BlakieTT Жыл бұрын
I adore really good impressionists. Glad to add James to that list.
@garethhowarddavies1689 Жыл бұрын
I've never heard of this guy, we dont get SNL where I'm from but he is the best impersonator I think I've ever heard.
@virginiamoore2788 Жыл бұрын
This guy is a genius impressionist!! He's going to write an incredible screenplay and it will be a hilarious tale 🙂
@jjdvideo Жыл бұрын
Fallon’s Trump is comical, but James Austin Johnson sounds exactly like Donald Trump.
@Saskinny Жыл бұрын
Yes....if you're hard of hearing. Or never heard Trump speak.
@chrislrenaud Жыл бұрын
So much so that Johnson played the telephone voice of Trump in the recent drama She Said
@Johnny5Toy Жыл бұрын
Not at all
@Willups777 Жыл бұрын
@@Saskinny go back to sucking off your male hookers you loser
@Saskinny Жыл бұрын
@@Willups777 THAT is your way of expressing disagreement? Are you 10? No...12?
@auntissie Жыл бұрын
Oh dear GOD!!! I nearly wet my pants on those... Dylan is my favorite and you nailed hum perfectly!!! Thank you!!!
@mdog2435 Жыл бұрын
Talkin' Bob Dylan Perfection!! 👍🌟
@tristramcoffin926 Жыл бұрын
He has a Jimmy Stewart quality to his Biden impersonation, the way Stewart would kind of swallow words in the back of his throat.
@caedenschlosser7091 Жыл бұрын
He's one of my absolute favorite cast members, I hope his career goes nothing but up 🙏
@dumafuji Жыл бұрын
Modern classic. Each Dylan was perfect.
@calliopelove Жыл бұрын
James Austin Johnson, you're an absolute genius!!!!❤Every impression you do has me in stitches. 🤣🤣🤣
@BertrandLaurenceMusic Жыл бұрын
Amazing Austin. So glad he get's the appreciation he deserves, and from a great impersonator too. Not only Austin gets all the elements of the complex Tump vocal colors and textures, but he actually can sing with them! Check his Trump singing My Funny Valentine to Putin,]. Its just amazing, just like his Dylans... Long live Austin !
@film79 Жыл бұрын
I like Fred's comment "Keep Riting"
@user-ms3jz7ub7n Жыл бұрын
James is a master impressionist hands down. Trump and Biden? That's talent!
@ajaxman200 Жыл бұрын
I can watch this video 1 million times and still laugh 😃
@yesitsron Жыл бұрын
Those Bob Dylan impressions are way better than I expected
@jacwood22 Жыл бұрын
I was a fan as soon as I heard his first Trump impression on SNL. He immediately helped make mine that much better!
@annikawettle978 Жыл бұрын
I usually HATE impressions, but this had me giggling :)
@JasonB95 Жыл бұрын
Love JAJ. The talent is off the charts. p.s. the outfit is killer.
@zeinabhelfy827 Жыл бұрын
Best snl cast member ❤😂
@goforit7595 Жыл бұрын
7:20 That harmonica bit was the cherry on top!
@SRDhain Жыл бұрын
The 'rolling thunder revue' section (8:40) is mind-blowingly accurate. And to finish with that is the icing on the cake 😁
@jessm4896 Жыл бұрын
This guy is awesome. After seeing him on Seth Meyers I am a fan! He has wonderful energy.
@MargeB1953 Жыл бұрын
Excellent in every way tonight..Thank you JAJ for being a shining star
@gabrielflorit0 Жыл бұрын
I can’t stop watching. What a talent for hearing all the tiny details!
@moonstoneway2694 Жыл бұрын
Spectacular impressions!
@Kimock7Autism Жыл бұрын
huge fan of Dylan - this is great he's spot on
@professormancaptain4210 Жыл бұрын
His description of the lay lady lay era transfer was great
@veldmach Жыл бұрын
That last Dylan impression makes me want to see him do Tom Waits 💯
@Charo352 Жыл бұрын
I bet he'd do an amazing Tom Waits!! Would love to hear his version of Ol' 55.
@eaglecoeur Жыл бұрын
I love him, amazing impressions.
@andrewforsythe5164 Жыл бұрын
I watched this clip like 10 times
@athenahill8788 Жыл бұрын
Purely fantastic.
@John.McConnell Жыл бұрын
8:59 might be the most real laugh I've ever seen out of Jimmy
@susannjarvis5587 Жыл бұрын
Love this guy. He is so very talented.
@DrMandarino Жыл бұрын
So much fun, with also a deep knowledge and too much respect in perfect balance!
@thelastradio4705 Жыл бұрын
It's not just that he does the impression, he puts every other impression of the same people to shame.
@GodsMemeTV Жыл бұрын
i never saw a human nose like his. Its unique.
@licandres01 Жыл бұрын
God, can't stomach a single minute of Fallon.
@monolithsound Жыл бұрын
Totally awesome! So glad he is there to help save SNL!
@danum442 Жыл бұрын
I love this guy!
@Monicahohisel Жыл бұрын
Love JAJ! Nice to see him on your show
@bscepter Жыл бұрын
One of the best impression bits I've ever seen. Ever.
@ChipCain Жыл бұрын
Outstanding. What a acquisition for SNL.
@JonnyDIY Жыл бұрын
Wow he's great, glad snl is using their players more than celebrity guests. I may have to watch an episode
@BabySmurf5921 Жыл бұрын
Loving this guy!
@Pencilman246 Жыл бұрын
I do appreciate that he skipped electric Dylan, since that’s what everyone else seems to do. Even Jimmy does that one at the end. Been watching JAJ since he was on Twitter and doing Cameos, he’s going to be on SNL a long time I bet.
@jackbettridge957 Жыл бұрын
Would love to have been at the rehearsal when he walked the band through this. They totally picked up on the Dylan styles throughout the decades, especially Nashville Skyline vamp.
@carolondrey3222 Жыл бұрын
Man, he is SO good. Talented and fearless.
@mimo70 3 ай бұрын
Wonderful.
@dorisfaust8965 Жыл бұрын
Voice transitions are great.
@AlexCookTheatre 4 ай бұрын
Holy hell, I’ve seen the legend Bob live this is spot on! Unbelievable
@lisacrall1899 Жыл бұрын
Crazy perfect!!! 👏👏👏
@michaels.330 Жыл бұрын
Wow, this guy is really talented.
@PatFrenchLeafsFan1 Жыл бұрын
I'd love to see him do Cliff Clavin in Cheers Lost Episodes. "Wow! A diary! Yeah! Let's listen."
@calliopelove Жыл бұрын
HIs Trump voice is spot on, every aspect of it - spot on!!!!
@markscott1914 Жыл бұрын
That’s great!
@pjess7413 Жыл бұрын
He and Jimmy are the best…😂❤
@genericperson2292 Жыл бұрын
Next level impressions by this guy!
@richardlee4730 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant!
@joyofbeingyou5999 Жыл бұрын
So Fantastic...
@stuartzoo Жыл бұрын
Everyone has a Dylan impression but this is next level! 😂
@EdwinaHayesMusic2 Жыл бұрын
Absolutely superb! Sooo funny and brilliant! ☺ xx
@plumafina Жыл бұрын
This is excellence!
@GrantSchinto Жыл бұрын
Incredible.
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