Whenever I see a kid your age go crazy for old tunes I feel like the world can be saved. Thanks.

Every time I listen to "La Grange", so do my neighbors.

The lyrics are referencing the infamous Chicken Ranch, an illegal brothel, that once operated outside of LA Grange Texas. It is the same brothel made famous in the movie Best Little Whorehouse in Texas, starting Burr Reynolds and Dolly Parton.

Zig Zag and Tops were both popular brands of rolling papers used by those who like to roll their own "cigarettes".

The entire Tres Hombres album is classic treasure.

Imagine being a teenager in the 70s. We didn't have to make playlists and stuff. We just turned on the RADIO!

0:55 "Am I thinking of the same song?" You're probably thinking of John Lee Hooker and if you're not, you should be.

The song doesn't really have an ending. Seeing them play this in concert the song just kept going for 8 minutes, it was so epic

Another vote for "I'm Bad, I'm Nationwide". Among the best songs ever written.

🤘Billy Gibbons🤘 "Jesus Just Left Chicago" dripping in blues!

The irony is the drummer don't have a beard...and his name is Frank Beard

Frank's Chicago Shuffle sounds effortless but it's one of the most challenging beats to play. His right hand keeps the quarter notes but his left hand on the snare is shuffling and still hitting the 2 and 4 consistently. To top it off, his right foot is consistently shuffling. I've been playing over 40 years and cannot master this beat; it's one SOB!

40 years+ now every time I hear this Riff my brain cant stop going "A-how, how how how" hahahaha

Billy “The Reverend” Gibbons was a buddy of Jimi Hendrix. He’s one of the coolest most peace-loving cats you’ll ever come across. He did pinch the voice stylings and boogie woogie groove from old Chicago and delta blues. He was a big John Lee Hooker fan. He does it justice. Especially with that pinch harmonic talking guitar section.

My very favourite ZZTop song! I got to hear them play it live a few years ago and it was amazing! Their whole concert was one of my favourites.

These guys are musical geniuses! If you ever watch them play live, you'll see that they can get a 5 piece band sound out of a three piece band. It's phenomenal!!

Keg of Beer, ounce of weed & ZZ Top, that's how we started the parties back in the old days!

La Grange, was a little ditty about a “shack outside La Grange.” Mostly known as the Chicken Ranch, it was a Texas brothel, open from 1905 to 1973. A simple farmhouse with no signs advertising its purpose, the Chicken Ranch ran with the knowledge, if not the blessing, of local politicians and law enforcement.

I take incredible joy in watching you discover some of my favorite music. Saw ZZ Top during their 40th anniversary tour last summer. Just an amazing experience.

Jemel_AKA_Jamal - I really like your channel, man. I'm a 60 yr old guy that grew up listening to a lot of the music you review. I love that you appreciate it! Please keeping spreading the news! Thanks!

ZZtop "I'm bad, I'm nation wide" awesome song.

Never listen to ZZ Top while driving in the following states: Wyoming, North Dakota, Montana, Texas. By the time the cop pulled me over I had been slowing down and he clocked me at 104. That was a $58 fine lol.

They are talking about a infamous house of “Ill Repute” !!

Just remember that there are only 3 dudes making this music. THREE.

The volume on my stereo does not go high enough for this song!!! It's legendary!

Who else loves "Cheap Sunglasses" and "I'm Nationwide"?

The song you're probably thinking about is Boom Boom by John Lee Hooker. The members of ZZ Top were fans of Hooker and wanted a song that embodied that blues classic so La Grange was born.

When I first heard the song "Brown Sugar" by ZZ Top I thought it had a hint of influence from Jimmy Hendrix, then I found out that Billy Gibbons opened for Hendrix and were friends... good song that has been lost in the pile of ZZ's all time hits.

Netflix has a new ZZ Top documentary that is really good.

"I'm Bad, I'm Nationwide" is one of the all time greats. You'll dig it.

Live at daryl's house lagrange is f'n amazing. Billy never sounded so dirty and crunchy.

John Lee Hooker. That's where that basic riff came from, brother.

Be careful playing this in a car, you'll be going 100 mph and not even notice!

"That little ol' band from Texas". Hits include, but not limited to: "Tush" "Sharp Dressed Man" "Gimme All Your Lovin" "Legs" "Cheap Sun Glasses"

ZZ will always be at the end of the bands in the music store. perfect marketing and easy to find

I think this type of swing is called the "Texas Shuffle," ZZ Top and SRV were masters of it.

JAMEL GOT KICKED OUT OF THE HOUSE FOR HAVING THE COOL TUNES TOO LOUD. AND HE IS NOW LIVING IN HIS CAR. LOL

The original sound was John Lee Hooker "Boogie Chillen'" with the HOW HOW HOWS coming from "Boom Boom"

You are thinking of John Lee Hooker’s “Boom-Boom-Boom”, 1972. The “Haw-Haw-Haw”. John Lee Hooker actually took ZZ Top to court for copyright infringement over this song. They settled out of court. But it is one of the best songs EVER to drive really fast too...

We played this song at midnight to bring in 1974. Jeff P, not only did the neighbors hear it, but the entire town heard it. :D

“THAT LITTLE OH BAND FROM TEXAS “, we are very proud of ZZTOP down here , I was 15 yrs . When I first saw them in Ft Worth Tx. I’ve seen them live 10 times .A Texan.Im 64 now. Texas veteran!

John Lee Hooker- Boom, boom.It’s on the Blues Brother’s Soundtrack. Check it out. That was the inspiration for this song.

Originally there were called the moving sidewalks. Used to be a bar band, played a lot in Pasadena, Texas. ZZTOP is basically a tribute to the rolling papers of the day. Zig Zags and Tops.

My whole entire life I always wanted a second verse, but... The song is so goddamned groovy it's cool. The drummer is way underrated, by the way. Frank Beard. The only band member withOUT a beard!

5:52 ZZ stands for Zig Zag and Top comes from Topps -- both are brands of rolling papers

It's a John Lee Hooker riff. Even over here in Europe we venerate John Lee Hooker.

I took my late husband to see ZZ Top at the Spectrum in Philly in the 80’’s. They became his favorite band👍🏼

The name ZZ Top, according to band member Billy Gibbons, came from a tribute to B.B. King. The band originally were going to call themselves “Z.Z. King” in King's honor, but then decided it was too similar to B.B. King. Because B.B. King was at the “top” of the blues world, they changed it to ZZ Top.🤘

Fun Fact - the only band member without a beard is the drummer, Frank Beard.

When Jimi Hendrix was asked who his favorite guitarist was....the guy you just listened to was his answer.

Ain't nobody knows what he's talkin' about, and that's one of the (many) things that makes this song great (a-how-how-how).

seen them in alpine valley wisconsin..greatest show i have i ever seen in my 64 yo life lol..lazers and everything...awesome band:)

First of all, I just found you on the "TUBE" and signed up. I appreciate your love for music and that you are open minded. Van Halen, Doobie Brothers, ZZ Top, Lynyrd Skynryd, etc. Quick answers to one of your questions, Doobie Brothers were big in the 70's. I grew up in West Texas and the rumor was that a band got their name from the two big rolling papers that were sold. Zig Zag and Top. So they choose to call themselves, ZZ Top. A song that I would like you listen to is a mix of blues and rock. Stevie Ray style. What makes it off the hook is after you listen to it. The whole album and video was recorded by someone who had already played with the likes of B.B. King and others. He was 15 years old. Johnny Lang and the song is "Lie To Me." Title song for the album. "Rack'em Up" is awesome also. The album was released in 1997. One day before his 16 birthday. Music today is crap but you have opened the door to the vault and just scratched the surface. Happy listening and enjoy the ride. Jeff

Heck YEAH!! ZZ Top is one of the most underrated bands ever!! They are freaking awesome in concert! Fun fact- Stevie Ray Vaughn learned alot of his guitar skills from Billy Gibbons! Both good old Texas boys!! Thank you for your awesome reaction!!

ZZ Top sounds just like this live. Its incredible. Always spot on.

You asked about the name "zztop" the thing with them, they started as a Texas based blues-rock band, BB King was considered King of the blues at that time, the "top," guy, so they were gonna call the band "ZZ King" in honor of BB, but decided it was corny then went with ZZ Top. Yeah; that and Tush were probably their biggest early hits, but "legs," was probably their biggest global smash, crossing into the pop and country charts

Check out more 70's era ZZ Top -- "Nationwide," "Cheap Sunglasses," "Just Got Paid," "Tush," ...

"It's one thing to hear music, and it's one thing to listen." Yeah.

So refreshing to see your reactions to songs I love, but forgot or grew tired of! Brings a freshness back to these great songs! Love it!

Man, You are my favorite you tube channel during these hard times. Thanks for making me re-enjoy these great songs. Be blessed.

ZZ Top is one of the coolest groups you're going to run into and this is one of their coolest songs.

Have to do “Waitin’ go the Bus / Jesus Just Left Chicago” together... great Texas Blues. They’re legends in the game & immortal here in Houston.

ZZ Top came to West Berlin ~ 1986 when I was stationed there and were awesome. The whole playlist including La Grange was fantastic.

One of my favorite ZZ Top songs is "El Diablo". Great sound, great cruizin' music. Had the luck to see them perform live at a county fair in California. This was not long after my late husband introduced me to their music. My first response was "this is all just three guys?"

This song shows proper respect to John Lee Hooker's 'Boogie Chillen'. I did high school in Grand Prairie in Dallas County and to me this was always our theme. -signed your favorite lol ol white grandma. Btw- I saw them in concert in San Diego and they're just as perfect in concert as they are in recording.

More ZZ Top please"Jesus just left Chicago/waitin on the bus","tush","cheap sunglasses","I need you tonight","party on the patio","pearl necklace","tube snake boogie"and"I'm nation wide","brown sugar" to get started on the ZZ Top train ☮️

I first heard this track about twenty five years ago and I listened to it back to back about thirty times. To this day it still raises the hairs on the back of my neck.

You’re straight awesome, my man. Love these. Rock on

You NEED TO listen to “Waitin For the Bus”/“Jesus Just Left Chicago”, it’s technically 2 songs, but they run together seamlessly from the first to the second. ZZ Top is a 3 man band known as that “little ole band from Texas”. I GUARANTEE YOU WILL GLAD YOU DID IT!!! GAARRRAAAWWWNTEEEEE IT BROTHER!!!

Bass, guitar, and a drum. The sounds they make with just 3 instruments is amazing.

Seriously on of the best channels out there, thanks Jamel!!

Man, 1973 I was living and working in Columbus, Ohio when I first heard this. BAM BAM BAM Love it and love your reaction.

The story about the "ZZ" was always that they wanted to be easy to find in the alphabetical stacks in the music store, heh.

The other song you were thinking of is "Spirit in the Sky" by Norman Greenbaum.

Man,I don't know why but you play the best tunes.Love it.

When i was in high school back in the 70's This is the first song i learned in our guitar class. Im almost 70 now still rock to this music. Thanks Jamel

"Beer Drinkers and Hell Raisers" is a good one.

The sound is called "Boogie" invented by John Lee Hooker, check him out.

I make it my mission to introduce my young grandsons to classic rock, country and the blues. I showed them Stevie Ray Vaughn playing Texas Flood and one grandson who's 7 said "That guy can really play the guitar"!! They liked ZZ Top as well.

I take it back, this was my intro to ZZ back in '73. So long ago, I'd forgotten.

Fun Fact: Billy Gibbons (the guitarist) toured with Jimi Hendrix in, I think, 1969. And Hendrix said he was a big fan of Gibbons and they learned alot together. This is before ZZ Top was formed.

A musical journey would be incomplete without Humble Pie "Thirty Days In The Hole". An amazing song.

To see them live is another awesome experience, saw them many times.

That is some good ol Texas boogie woogie. That's cool you appreciate ZZ Top. I've seen 'em twice and they never disappointed me.

Do 'Just Got Paid', then you might afford to go to that shack outside LaGrange. 😁

"Legs" and "sharp dressed man" are THE music videos of the 80's

If you guys havent watched the ZZ Top documentary - ZZ Top: That lil ol' band from Texas - on Netflix, I highly recommend it.

When my daughter was about 14,16 months old, I was driving, ahe was in her carseat right behind me, this CD had been on continuous play in 5he player for longer than I realized.... the guitar played a few licks and I heard my baby growl " ah hmmm hmmm hmmm hmmm..!" Funniest shit ever

"The name of the band was Gibbons' idea. The band had a little apartment covered with concert posters and he noticed that many performers' names used initials. Gibbons particularly noticed B.B. King and Z.Z. Hill and thought of combining the two into "ZZ King", but considered it too similar to the original name. He then figured that "king is going at the top" which brought him to "ZZ Top"" Source: Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ZZ_Top

I've got 2 say Jamel. My wife's dad just passed and your videos are helping me get through it. You've got so much joy in your videos. Bless you brother! J

I always remember the time I first heard this tune. I was working as a dishwasher in a Chinese restaurant making a buck an hour. Those dishes were EXTRA CLEAN!

Holy cow "it's one thing to hear music, it's one thing to listen to music" I've always felt that way.

ZZ TOP best song "🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺"Beer drinkers and hell raisers"

All of this outstanding music that your discovering is the soundtrack of my life

Saw them for the first time in 1975. That “lil old band from Texas”. Loved your reaction!

This is the other one that sounds like this: John Lee Hooker and ZZ Top - Boom Boom Boom

Tres Hombres my favorite ZZ Top album hands down. Love every song on it. Still have the vinyl album I bought when it came out.

I've always loved that sort of crunch I've always felt listening to the combo of Billy's guitar and Dusty's bass.

Best driving music EVER!

Jamel AKA Jamal, John Lee Hooker did a song called "boom boom boom", sounds dang near identical 😊👍 great reaction!