10 years ago when I started learning gutiar, I thought I'd never be able to play this song. 10 years later, I realized that I was correct.

This inspired me to give up guitar.

Got home from a gig being a guitar hero at 3am in 1988. Popped a beer, turned on the TV, and saw this. I immediately became a guitar zero.

Had an argument with my girlfriend tonight about if Eric Johnson is more technically skilled than Taylor Swift. I'm single now but she's still wrong.

To the lady who lost her father and had this song in her head for 16 years, hope you are doing okay :)

this is so clean it kills 100% of germs

Quite possibly the best live guitar tone of all time

He looks so young...

After years of hard work, persistence and sweat, I finally bought that jacket.

Lyrics: thank you very much.

This is probably one of the most magical moments in guitar history.

this is for my husband Dave who passed away 7 yrs ago,his favorite

you know a song is bad-ass when its intro has an intro

When you watch this in Japan his fingers are blurred out.

I dont think anyone who doesn't play guitar can truly undersand just how dirty, disgustingly clean this is.. just unfathomable, some of the phrasing and jumps he makes in the intro to the intro is just unbelievable

This was one of my little brother's favorite songs. He died 6 years ago in a bike crash . Every time I listen to this song I can see him smile like he's here and I cry ❤

I came here to pay homage to Cliffs of Dover, in honor of a lady's father. The lady told a story on Reddit, of how her rather stoic dad jammed out to this song and told her that this was the best music guitar performance ever. According to her, the dad died not long after, and this song stuck to her mind for years, until she was able to find it on KZfaq. Respect to her dad, and this wonderful guitarist. It is indeed the best guitar performance I've listened to in a while.

He used to be a regular at a restaurant I worked at in Austin, I had heard him but didn't know what he looked like.. One day he was digging for some change and dumped his pockets on the counter.. a bunch of picks fell out and I said "oh that's cool you play guitar?" He replied "yeah a little..." 😅🤦‍♂️

4 years in a row every morning when I wake up I play this and my mood changes immediately to a great and hope status. honestly it really helps

There are two people that can play this song. God and Eric Johnson

After years of practice, hard work and determination, I can finally play this song on guitar hero 3!

This was FOURTEEN MONTHS before the song was even released. The world was not ready.

the clean tone on this guitar so clean it killed COVID in Austin

I played this song on Guitar Hero 3 when I was a child. I never knew the name of the song but I remembered clearly how it sounds even after years passed. Today I finally discovered the song's name and I'm so happy, its been like ten years that I'm seeking this.

This is proof that it’s ok to look at the neck when you’re playing

I can't even play this on my air guitar

The accuracy, the atmospheric reverb/delay, the melody, the tone, the dexterity, the vibe. MmmMM.

My dads favorite song from Eric Johnson, RIP, love my dad, got me into metal and beyond.

I heard Eric Johnson made a deal with the devil. No one knows what Johnson got, but the devil got guitar lessons.

I like how Eric is giving us two minutes of guitar practice first.

Still epic in 2024

His tone unnnnghh...so good! It's like a warm stack of pancakes with butter and syrup

I can’t even play air guitar like this.

the most in-tune strat ever recorded

It took me 23 years to finally find this song again because I for the life of me could not remember it's name

It's the actual clean notes that get you. No Tapping to get additional note. Eric actually picks them. Just incredible ❤️

I finally nailed that low E in the intro....now I gotta figure out the rest

His playing is so clean my acne cleared up

During the time when my mother was nearing the end of her life due to an extremely aggressive virus, compounded by her immunocompromised state, her chances of survival were a mere 5%... Throughout the ordeal, spanning around 2 months, while she lay unconscious in a medically induced coma, I found solace in listening to a particular song every single day. Strangely, this song wasn't overtly sad; rather, it infused me with a sense of hope, a belief that she could triumph over the virus. And miraculously, she did. Opening up about such personal experiences on the internet is a rarity for me, but this instance compelled me to share. It marked the point in my life when fear consumed me more intensely than ever before. This song truly is remarkable!

His tone is legendary

this guy practiced the night before

Eric Johnson makes my favorite Italian food: arpeggios

Damn, if you don't hear the magic, I feel bad for you. This is like watching Picasso paint a picture, but better. I remember when he did this ACL. I watched that night and I was in tears by the end. He is a once in a century genius. You don't have to be a fan but you can see and hear that he mastered the instrument.

Are you kidding me. I’m speechless.

Poor guitar didn't even see it coming.

Eric Johnson is the perfect combination of melodic and shred playing. One of the best of all time, imo

As of 2023, this concert was 35 years ago!!! Eric was in many ways ahead of his time with several complex and inventive compositions with an astounding blend of musical influences to form his unmistakable original style.

Am I the only one crying? 🥲

I can do the part when he said thank you very much

The first time you heard eruption you said wow. The first time you heard this you didn't speak for three days but just hit repeat...

His tone is sooo good, and the intro is something special

16 yıldır. Ölen Babasının en sevdiği bu melodiyi arayan kadın umarım iyisindir. 😅

Most of that tone is in that jacket

Eric Johnson use to come into the coffee shop I worked at in Austin a few nights a week and he was always the sweetest man.

Did the crowd realize they were witnessing a moment that would go down in music history?

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Yo where can I get that jacket

I don’t know what I want more: his astonishing guitar skills or that freaking jacket.

An absolute master class of a performance from the greatest, Eric Johnson.

I am SOOOO thankful I got to meet Eric on Satriani's Super Colossal tour and chat with him outside the venue for a few minutes. He signed my Ibanez RT650 and I still have it today along with EVH, DLR, Vai, Petrucci, and Guthrie Govan auto's. Pics of all who signed as they signed it. I've been offered so much money for that guitar and I will NEVER sell it. It'll be handed down to my children. Eric wasn't "on" the night I saw him (maybe an age thing)? Idk, but regardless.. this guy is the KING of tone and it was an absolute pleasure to chat with him and shake hands.

“So Mr. Johnson where do you want the solo in this song?” “Yes”

When guitars are born, they are warned about dudes like Eric Johnson..

Heard about Eric about 16 years ago when I started picking up the guitar around age 14. The minute I heard this song and watched this video I knew I was never gonna put the guitar down. It’s 2023 now and I’m still listening to Eric and still playing guitar 🎸

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When i was a kid, my friends practiced football, I practiced guitar, I can kick my guitar 60 yards.

It should be a federal offense for someone to play that clean.

Jeeze, Just the watching his Riff fingers, Just is memorizing just absolutely shredding that neck of the Guitar like the devils butter.

If you look at his right hand you’ll clearly see he’s holding the pick of destiny

This is the best live clean tone ever recorded 100%, so clean it looks like a mexican mother’s home

This and Sultans of Swing are the best two solos on KZfaq.. Both are so clean you can hear each note pop perfectly. Eric is a perfectionist, both a blessing and a curse. Probably kept him from writing more great pieces. He is always tinkering with this masterpiece, trying to improve what already is perfection. You can add this piece to the great timeless classics of the past.

This is the best guitar performance on KZfaq

In case if someone was wondering, here's the time frame for the solo 0:00-6:11

This may be the only guitar "shredder" song that is universally loved by non-guitarists. This is a beautifully composed piece with a strong melodic hook.

Is this one of the videos that keeps coming back to you no matter what? It's brilliant...I wish I could do that...right? Eric is a wizard...or whatever...I could never be more impressed. Thumbs-up if you agree.

16 yıl önce babasından bu şarkıyı duyan abla umarım iyisindir

This is the greatest tone I’ve ever heard.

The people who disliked are just mad because they couldn’t beat this song in guitar hero

If you put your ear up to a sea shell near the cliffs of Dover, and listen real carefully you'll hear this song....

Does this song make anyone almost teary eyed? I don’t even know why. Maybe just seeing a master at work?

This performance isn't just clean, it's *S T E R I L E*

Listening to memorialize the wonderful girl’s father who passed away before she could find out what the song was. He had amazing taste! And I’m so glad she gets to listen to this in it’s entirety whenever she wishes ❤️❤️❤️

I just see the video about it and came here to listen song.

My strat doesn't sound anything like this. I must have got a defective one.

Somehow I can't imagine a performance like that WITHOUT that jacket.

This will blow peoples minds for thousands of years to come

This song will go down in the annals of History as the best modern instrumental song ever made. From the ethereal opening, to the double chords, and just his skill and grace...i hope this song is never forgotten.

He really went the extra mile to prove live was better than studio. Hope everyone loves this as much as me :)

The bass player and drummer are supreme musicians too.

Melhor música do Guitar Hero

Eric Johnson is a favorite and respected guitarist who made me feel many things.. When I'm tired and tired of playing the guitar, I always watch this video🙃 I've been struggling lately, so I'm here again

The best thing about Eric Johnson next to his playing is how brilliant his fans are in the comments. Third place is the jacket.

That tone, man! That TONE!!!

What in the name of all that's holy? Transcendent, Mr. Johnson.

I searched this song 16 years. First time heard it on my 15th birthday and it gave so much happiness, joy and hope! I still remember this day. Today I'm 31 and I found this song!!! I am so greatful! It is amazing!

he dresses like he’s the unsuspected male protagonist in an anime, and his music bolsters that belief

This is really one of the greatest live electric guitar performances ever. To play something this long, this technical, and to nail it like this is otherworldly.

One of the greatest live performances ever recorded, incredible.

◆ This inspired me to practise guitar more eagerly.

Guitar World says Eric Johnson wrote Cliffs of Dover in 5 minutes. It beats me how anyone could write a song that's over 6 minutes long in 5 minutes.

This should be fenders official advertisment for the stratocaster.