This song was originally released back in 1971. This video was recorded last year at gruene hall in New Braunfels,Tx which is where I live. These dudes are awesome and have been forever

They get lots of accolades as a rock band but ZZ Top is a blues band. And the Reverend Billy F. Gibbons? Is there a cooler front man? That playing? That voice? EPIC! Stay safe everyone. Cheers from Florida.

One of my favorite ZZ Top songs! Definitely bringing the stank to a bluesy song about heroin.✌🏻

You gotta watch the zztop documentary on Netflix...Their history will blow your mind

1971"....the first album. Whoa!!! one of my favorites.

Man, if there was ever a ZZ Top song to go out of your way to listen to the studio version of...

ZZ Top are incredibly underrated for how many truly badass songs they have, while I do love their 80s hits for their synth driven goofiness their 70s stuff is just the most badass blues rock ever made.

The “Reverend Billy” is in the house!!!!! Royalty....

I live 5 minutes from where this video was done, the legendary Gruene Hall.

what you present is more than the music.....i appreciate you. thanks.

My wife doesn’t get it. Listening to music with you is like having my homie open a new CD with me. Thank you. Get a patreon going.

My favorite part about ZZ Top is the fact that the drummer is the only one without a beard, yet his name is Frank Beard.

Thanks to my father I think ZZ Top Is my first musical memory. Still my Favorite band to this day. I haven’t seen “I need you tonight” on your video list. If you’ve loved the ZZ Top you’ve heard so far you’ll love this one too. Thanks for helping me get back in touch with the music I forgot. Keep up the good work.

These ol' boys got more blues in one note than most other's entire discographies.

I've been fortunate to have seen ZZ Top live several times and Billy Gibbons is always amazing! A couple of the first times I saw them, they had huge stage productions too. From giant dashboard gauges with the silhouettes of women dancing behind them, huge high-voltage power line towers with glowing red wires, conveyor belts built into the stage floor so they could walk without moving or move without walking, a junkyard stage which included a crane that "picked Dusty Hill and Billy Gibbons up" and dropped them into a compactor. When they emerged from the compactor, they were "crushed" into scrap metal cubes with only their heads sticking out. The cubes drove like go-carts around the stage then opened up to reveal they had now switched to the fuzzy, pink guitars. Of course, "Legs" was the next song. They still tour, minus the huge productions, and you should definitely try to go see them!

Gruene Hall is the oldest dance hall in Texas. A great venue, and just hand out. I've been going there since 1977. The floors and walls are old and rickety. Glorious.

Netflix, Jamel. They just did a documentary end of 2019. Check it out, Brother!!

Brown Sugar is just what the Stones' Brown Sugar is: Yes, a sista!! 😲😏😉😃👍👍

Another ZZ Top great is "Hot, Blue, and Righteous"

"Brown Sugar" was what we Texans 🇨🇱 called Mexican brown heroin back in the day.🥴 It's also how we referred to a fine looking black woman!😲 Both were great, but would ruin you if you indulged for too long or did too much!😁 My "brown sugar" dealer was a "brown sugar" mama that would give me a free taste once in a while!💯 Still miss that "brown sugar" every once in a while!😂 Love your Z Z Top reactions!🤪✌️❤️

Saw them live twice. One time back when(?) Tampa, my best friend and I were getting kinda close to the outside stage, high, when this guy came up to us and started a conversation. Had to say to him he looked a lot like dusty hill. Yeh he said I get that a lot. He hung out with us for quite awhile when he says he had to leave for a bit and over and over again asked if we were going to be right here. Damn we said yeh we'll be here. He never came back. ZZTop came on as the final act and during one of their songs Dusty(the real one) pointed down at us and said he would like to dedicate this song to a couple of friends from Miami. Damn, I could jump any higher!

There are a LOT of guitarists and music experts who consider Billie Gibbons the best guitarist of all time.

I got to see them at the first concert I ever attended. They were hands down the best part of that 12 hour concert. 👏👏👏💯

I heard this for the first time about 2 yrs ago. I'm glad you found it too. It's a great song.

ZZ Top: Kings of the blues shuffle. Frank Beard (the drummer) is the Pocket Master.

Listen to the original version on ZZTop’s First Album

Reverend Willy getting down. So much sound out of three pieces, Makes everyone say “how how how how”

I had the pleasure of seeing them in concert about 12 years ago and they are so wonderful.

One fo my first concerts at Anaheim stadium in 70's. ZZ Top and BOC! what a great memory.

Love ZZ TOP! Have seen them live 3 times. Gooooood Stuff! ♥️🎼🎵🎶🇨🇦

That there is Gruene Hall, established in 1878, one of the oldest dance halls in The Great State of Texas. Out in the hill country between Austin and San Antonio. You don’t make it on the Texas/Red Dirt scene unless you play there. This if from the documentary on Netflix.

Love your videos ! Keep 'em coming !

Hendrix loved Gibbons' playing.

The acoustics in that room are AWESOME! Location is so critical for live recordings. Sweet. You found a recording that I never heard before, so we get to share the thrills this time. Thx for that, brother. Rock on.

Gruene Hall, just down the road from me. Anyway, Billy G, one of the greatest guitarists, highly underrated.

This performance, along with others from the recent Netflix documentary, was recorded at a place called Gruene Hall (pronounced “green”) just down the road from me. Its the oldest dance hall in Texas and is still very much in use. If you pay attention, you can catch big name artists along with great local talent. It was the perfect venue for the live performances for the documentary.

LOVE these guys

Damn I love blues music and Jamal you always make my day 💖🦩🇦🇺🙋‍♀️

ZZ. Is the epitome of blues rock....I love it all

Keep going man. You could listen to every album and be blown away.

I'm working everyday too...but I look forward to your vids...Your 'KZfaq Family' always feels welcoming and your reactions are heart felt and honest!...Keep 'em coming...Stay safe...

it doesn't get any better then this !! Welcome back to Texas my brother from another mother !! enjoy yourself ....pass the BBQ sauce and jalapenos !!

Try 'Balinese' & 'Mexican Blackbird'

There's some dispute if hes talking about a woman or drugs. I say a Woman Funny thing is, They'd nvr tell you either way.

You guessed it, brown sugar! Keep up what you are doing great job!!!!!

Yeah it's dope. Brown sugar, the big H. Yeah you know it's gonna make me feel so fine

You should react to While my guitar gently weeps by Tom petty, Jeff Lynne and Prince. One of the best solos ever and best performances ever also

You'd love The Rolling Stones "Brown Sugar". Different lyrics. It hit #1 on Billboard across the U.S and Canada. A huge hit.

If you haven't done Blue Jean Blues from ZZ Top you have to do it Jamel!

Got to love ZZ Top

I just want to add this. Stay safe, stay healthy you and your family. Much love from the east coast.

Dude lol 🤣 their first big gig was opening for Rolling Stones and when they came out in blue jeans and cowboy hats they were laughed at until they played. Instant hit. I'm telling you check out Mexican Blackbird.

Jamal is on ZZTop like a big duck on a June bug...love it!

Got to love ZZ Top 🙂😆👍

Being named after the incomparable Sarah Vaughn, blues runs in my blood, baby! And ZZTop is SO good live!

They were plain and simple But one of the most entertaining concerts I've seen. I saw them in 1994 . I went to 11 concerts in 1994. I've been to hundreds. I love live music!!!!

Love ZZ Top!

ZZ is the real deal for those that don't know! Love them so much.

I took my son to see ZZ top it was his 1st concert .we had balcony seats. One of the best shows I seen.

they allways make it look effortless

The ALL TIME BEST! Mmm sooo good.

thank you. they been playing together for 50 years

One of my favorite songs!

Hey Jamel , Jane’s Addictions, excellent Rock band

My brother was 17 when we lived in Hawaii and saw ZZ Top's first tour there in like '72 or 3. AND Earth Wind and Fire. My first concert was Journey and Loverboy, goddamnit

Those guys are 70 years old there or close to it. Still jamming. They have slowed down a bit and Billy's voice doesn't have the same oomph but they still got a bit of it.

I have seen this little old band from Texas twice and they don't disappoint

Mexican brown heroin. Billy said it in an old interview.

Jamel, you’re the best. I’ve checked out other “reactor’s” and they have to act but you’re real. And you don’t have to cuss to try to be cool! Love you brother!

This cut was off their 1st album in 1971. I was there. You have no idea how awesome it was to see this documentary of Netflix. It was amazing.

Another class trio . Rush . Zz top . Cream .

More ZZ Top ! Jamal you must check out “ sure nuff got cold after the rain fell “ low down blues at its best ! Love your channel

You are exactly right about what they are talking about. 😎😎😎

The beauty of lyrics.....lots of innuendo...take as you like.

Gruene Hall is the oldest bar in Texas on the outskirts of San Antonio!! It’s an amazing feeling being inside of there!! Old wood plank floors dating back into the 1800’s.. The Film Michael starring John Travolta had a great scene up in there!!! BillyG!!! 🎼🎸✌️❤️

Love some ZZ Top

OMG I love this

These guys are not only good at writing lyrics but they are also killer musicians.

"First album" was their best album for sure.

Have to play ZZ Top my heads in Mississippi best zz song ever

These guys have to be the coolest guys on the planet! I like me some brown sugar!

Love to see the old Texas Blues get some love!

Jamel.... you will absolutely love the ZZ Top documentary that’s on Netflix right now. It’s a must watch!!!!

Blues was their foundation, this is a great tune from then

I always thought they were talking about a fine black woman. ❤️🙏

Thank you Jesus I’ve been Asking for this, but the studio recording is far superior

ZZ Top is like a beast on TNT, he stay in the groove.

Billy Gibbons!!! he comes up with some groovy stuff.. He does Texas proud!!

AMAZING 👏🙀😮

H brother H !!!!!!!! Great music!!!!!

Hey Jamel! Never doubt the positive affects your particular channel has on not just myself, but as far as I can tell, all of us subscribers. You truly have created yourself another family! My Brother, your reactions are so personal. So genuine. When you share your personal musical history & the narrow parameters of exposure to more than a few styles and/or as background music (electronic wallpaper when out in public or at a day job..as it is for many folks), I get emotional seeing & feeling your open mindedness. Especially when you’re watching something that I’ve listened to & loved for a long, long time. I be seeing you diggin on a song, grooving & feeling it. I get excited for you man! And on those songs that shift gears, take the whole motherfucker to to new level, I start grinning & yelling at the damn screen in anticipation of your reaction, knowing that once again, your head gonna explode!! It gives me new feelings & perspectives on not only the beauty & majesty of these timeless classics, but of the positive, unifying power & healing abilities that music-all music-can posses. It’s a beautiful thing that you share that with us. A gift of happiness. I don’t understand why people are so intolerant of almost everything these days. Especially art and music. How can something be wrong or bad or suck if it’s intentions are honest & it uplifts someone? You are living proof of that Mr. 6’6”! I’m an active musician & full-time music lover. Because of my desire for a few creature comforts (food, a bed w/ a roof over it, guitar strings & a few frog skins to spend visiting museums, galleries & performances) I also have a day job. I supervise a department at a University Health Sciences Center/Level 1 Trauma & Treatment Teaching Hospital/Cancer Research & Treatment Center/Medical & Biomedical Research School & facility. My department is classified Tier 1/Essential. We have never experienced anything like the current, world health emergency. I have the extreme good fortune of having an outstanding, dedicated team, but this is getting to be some overwhelming & often scary shit. Social distancing has prevented me from being able to hangout or practice with my band. Gigs & festival appearances obviously cancelled as well. Some days I feel spaced out & practically numb. But you know what never fails to clear the fog & bring me some happiness? Your channel my Man! Always!! And if you haven’t any new reactions, I’ll re-watch some of my past favorites! Heck, who am I fooling? I do that even when I finish gassing out over new postings!! I have a b-day coming up & when asked, I’ve told my homies all I would want is a Jamal_AKA_Jemel all-over sweat shirt or t-shirt or tote or hat. And if they can’t get that together,they still have to subscribe to your channel. That way everyday will feel like their birthday due to your gifts you share with all of us! I thank you again Jamal. Never doubt what y’all do here or how you do it. You have created something much more than a reaction channel. It’s an amazing & lovely thing to share your musical journey with us. *respect* tl;dr? Another music freak overly expresses his love & appreciation of this channel while having difficulty not revealing a man-crush on Jamal.

In 2000 I lived across a field from Gruene Dancehall. I could sit on my porch and listen to concerts.

The force is strong in this one

Yes more ZZ Top please. "I thank you","party on the patio","beer drinkers and hell raisers","heard it on the X". Yeah"brown sugar" is about getting with a sister ☮️

Just watched this documentary last night....was great

Just watched this documentary on Netflix tonight. Fantastic. Must see.

The first time I saw these guys, 1973, the drummer had a very impressive beard & the bass player was starting a beard and that guy on guitar 🥴 was clean shaven !!!

Lovin’ the live my friend

One great song with the Southern Blues

Thank you very much..great music. This is from the new Doc. on Netflix.