CLIFFS OF DOVER - Eric Johnson | Guitar Cover by Sophie Burrell 

Hey lovelies! I really hope you enjoy my cover of Cliffs Of Dover 🫶🎸 I've wanted to learn this song in its entirety since I was about 8 and first played it on guitar hero hahaha. Tabs, backing track & exclusive content on my Patreon! www.patreon.com/sophieburrell 👽❣

Cliffs of Dover is a rite of passage for us guitar RU-vidrs. Nice work!

Playing this song is hard enough-crazy that someone wrote it. Eric Johnson is a genius. Very awesome cover.

This song has such a feel good summer vibe, it never fails to put me in a better mood.

Hit me right in the heart strings with this one. My father who is not with us anymore used to jam this on his 85' Strat and we would all watch amazed cheering him on. He was one hell of a man. Died on 11/11/06 another Angel learned all His lessons. Thanks for this Soph

I've been playing guitar for longer than you've been alive, and there's no way I'd attempt to play this classic on camera... but you absolutely nailed it. Amazing playing here.

Sophie, I've been playing for 37 years and 'Cliffs of Dover' changed my life forever. It took me personally a couple years to get it. (we didn't have great resources to learn back then) Anyways, you're a true player and it's so awesome to witness how great you've become. Respect 👊🔥💯🖤😊

That was absolutely amazing - bought the CD when it first came out. I was mesmerized by the song - and your cover has inspired this 56 year old man to pick up the Strat and get back to learning this song!!

We live near Eric in Central Texas and have seen him many many times at outdoor & indoor venues. One of my favorite guitarist & vocalist. He has a great A & B amp setup.💯 🔥🎸🔥

I think the most mindmelting part of this, is how calm and laid back you seem playing this. Like, this seems like you’ve performed it 100 times. Good on you

She makes it look effortless, absolutely amazing.

This was a great cover. I’ve listened to the original 1000 times and I can say you pretty much nailed it, but it also makes us realize that Eric Johnson’s tone and depth is really hard to replicate and is pretty much unmatchable. Thanks for sharing, we know it must’ve taken a ton of hard work to get it this good

I've been learning Cliffs of Dover for more than a month and I have only managed to dominate the intro, it really is a pilgrimage. Love your music, great guitar playing as always, thank you Sophie.

I had the privilege to see this performed live by Eric from a distance of about 10 feet many years ago. A friend of mine from high school knew him (I'm not sure how, anymore), and was comped several tickets to his show, and he invited myself and several other friends to come along, at a small venue in Houston. You really did it justice.

I really appreciate how you let people know how long it took you to learn it. So many RU-vid with your level of talent make it look so easy and it's nice to hear that it also takes you a month to learn the song and you have terrycloth the talent as I

Back in 1990, when Ah Via Musicom came out, I played the CD at work and my supervisor called the 'Cliffs of Dover' "the Happy Song". Sophie, I can see you cruisin' along happily while playing it...can't help it, it's the happy song! GREAT JOB! You did Eric proud!

Elegant Gypsy Suite muted solo section 2:45-4:31 is about the most challenging solo I can think of. stellar job on Dover Sophie!

I've played thousand times this music in Guitar Hero 3.. one of the best music in the game

I’ve seen Eric Johnson live four times and you nailed it! Nice job!👍 ❤

Hi Sophie, I'm telling you that I've been following you for a while, I'm also a guitarist, I'll be 66 in July and I was part of the Rock movement of the 70s, but what surprises me the most is how naturally you play really difficult songs, you're much better than me. hahaha and I like to see you very young, you have everything, everything, technique, and you are a very beautiful woman: without further ado, I just congratulate you and send you a warm greeting from Argentina. Take care of yourself.

When I thought I could not love this girl more. Amazing tone and skills.

You did it, Sophie! It's great to see your guitar skills growing!!!!

Having learned that song when I was younger, I can appreciate the effort it takes to play it. I never was able to play it that cleanly. Most use distortion to hide mistakes, but it is apparent that you have great timing and chops! Bravo & I need this ripx program!!!!

Amazing job!!! I've been playing for over 27 yes now and I've only attempted to play a very small portion of this song and back in those days we didn't have what you kids have nowadays but after watching you play this, you've actually inspired me to learn this masterpiece!!! Thank you!!!!

i love watching people doing what they obviously love! it’s such a blast!

Outstanding, I'm surprised it only took you a month to learn such a mesmerising track, you made it look like you've been playing it for years. Great stuff!

One of Eric Johnson's masterpiece. The song represents the freedom that's going on,on the nature landscape. Free to express our mind! 🥰

Wow... I wasn't expecting your cover to be this good. Totally amazing playing... so clean and precise. You clearly have total control of that instrument. I've been trying to learn the intro to this song off and on for literally years, and still don't have it quite right... that last descending lick at the very end drives me nuts! It's getting the articulation on the lower strings and making it sound clean is a life goal of mine. You've totally inspired me to work on it again.

This song invokes tears of joy and your recital of it is no exception. Well done.

Brilliantly played! Tough one to play. Amazing song when it came out in 1990 and still sounds great 33 years later.

Fantastic. This and Satch Boogie were two of my biggest headaches trying to learn. You are an excellent player. Well done. I remember when there were very few really good female guitarist but I think RU-vid inspired so many to show they can play just as well as any guy.

Eric Johnson is so under appreciated. You ripped the hell out of it

Wow. Your playing looks so effortlessly, like you're strolling down the street. Great job!!

I really like the love put into the set, such vibrant colors. Great performance as always Sophie, keep it up! Greetings from Colombia!

You make it look so effortless. Great job! 👏

I am impressed by anyone that can complete this song with little to no mistakes. I think of mistakes as flavor and soul anyway. Great video.

Absolutely wonderful. You took on a big challenge! So good to see young players gravitating to Eric's guitar playing and keeping it alive!

Went on a spree of watching covers of this and yours is absolutely the cleanest. Sick playing, great job!

I learned to play this years after playing it on guitar hero also. Guitar hero has influenced alot of people to pick up the real guitar as kids. Its legendary

Damn, you got me grinning from ear to ear! This was my favorite song when I was in the military and stationed in Texas! You nailed it!!!🇺🇸

Color me impressed, Sophie!!! Been a fan of yours for quite some time and this is your best cover ever!! I met Eric Johnson back in 1990!!! Great and humble guy!!! Great job!!!

ZOMG! This is now my favorite cover. Since I first heard this EJ masterpiece over 30 years ago it's been my holy grail. I've been playing for over 4 decades and I always return to these riffs and the opening solo which is gorgeous and spectacular. Your tone is wonderful.

You practiced for a month and played it this great!! Holy moly that is incredible!! You did a killer job! I really enjoyed this.

This is one of my favorite songs ever, and you absolutely nailed it! Can't wait to see what you do next!

I saw Eric Johnson in concert back in the early 90's when he opened for RUSH, and when he played this song, I was an instant fan because up until that point I had not heard any of his music. You absolutely did a wonderful job on this song, thanks for sharing your talent with all of us.

WOW... I really like this version 'cause it came out sweet, clean, and was perfectly executed!!!

Gawd Damn that tone was on point! 👌🏻

This song brings me nothing but joy even in the most rude of moods. Today was no exception, well done!

I tried so many years to learn to play-couldn't cut it. I bought this album when it came out, have listened to this song forever, and you hit it! Not just the musicianship, but the soul. Amazing, amazing job!

I like a lot your work. You make life better. I was a guitar player in my teen and twenty years and never played so good like you. Regards from Spain, sorry my English

I love the look of relief as you go into the final chorus 🤣

Absolutely Brilliant! Best cover I have ever heard of this song.

That was amazing. Well done. One of my favorite guitar instrumentals ever!

What a great cover! You play it so smooth. Sophie, you make the guitar look easy to play. I thought that was a track that only Eric could play. I want to learn this song now.

That was so well executed, and you had some slight unique flares too, however your ending was unbelievably sublime!

WOW - OUTSTANDING - AMAZING!!!

Amazing! Been digging that song since it was released. Unbelievable job on it. Thank you!

One of my all-time favorite tracks and you killed it. Absolutely banger.

Fan-freakin-tastic. First off, I just want to point out that your tone was absolutely spot on. Eric's tone is so iconic (and specific, as in "how new is the battery in the pedal" levels of specific), and you were able to capture it really well. This is especially true considering you were using a Strat the whole time, and he actually used two different guitars on the Ah Via Musicom version. ES-335 on most of it, with a Strat on the intro and part of the bridge. You mixed the sound really well to capture the EJ sound throughout. In the places where you deviated slightly from the studio version, everything was beautiful and melodic and definitely "EJ" in style, and he has probably never played certain parts of that song the same way twice anyway, so you really captured the soul and intention of the sections. This song will always hold a special place in my heart. My warm-up for a long time was the chorus part of it because it just feels so good to play. Probably in my top 3 favorite songs of all time, and I really love what you did with it.

You've clearly put the effort in there. Absolutely stunning playing.

You are so gifted, such an inspiration to watch. Thank you 😊

That’s on on my fave EJ songs. Nice job Sophie! 👏🏽

Holy moly, was that all one take? Insanely good! Well done.

Holy hell! After the first 2 seconds in, I knew I was in for something special, and I was not disappointed. After 30 seconds, I just closed my eyes and let your playing just overtake me :) GREAT JOB!!!

Fantastic cover Sophie! This is one tune I've always meant to learn and kept putting it off but you have inspired me. Thank you and keep the great videos coming please.

That is amazing I love this song it puts me in such a great mood after listening to it.

This is just amazing, tone and playing is perfect!

WOW, I can now call Sophie a true master of the guitar. Congrats, fantastic, love to Sophie from a fellow guitarist. Amazing, I know you put in a lot of work on this one. 😃😃😃😃

One of my absolute favorites of all time. And I love this song also!

I bought this CD when it first came out and it listened to it like many others a 1000 times.. I think it's the most powerful. 20 seconds of an opening of any song ever written. for rock. You did an incredible job. Absolutely incredible.

Maravilloso cover, tienes una técnica envidiable 🎸👏🏻

Absolutely brilliant Sophie!!!

Congrats, Sophie! Thanks for showing us your dedication and talent by covering this song!

that tone 😭🖤🖤

Stunning performance Sophie, bravo !

Super clean playing as always!

Definitely did it justice. This tune is in every play list I have when I'm out on the bike. Find a decent stretch of highway with some nice twisties and just crank this tune and the throttle. After listening to this , I want to hop on the road. Nice job.

Wow! WOOOW!!! this is one of the most difficult songs to play i've ever heard, from a guitar player that masters technique, speed, sound, style and melody like almost no other in the known universe. You played it not just perfectly, but without any apparent effort. but as every guitarist knows, behind a perfect performance like this there are days, weeks or months of very hard preparation. I especially appreciated this aspect of your performance, the hard work and constant training that led you to play so smiling and relaxed. Awesome!

Incredibly played, and your tone is absolute 🔥🔥🔥. Awesomely done ✌

YAY, I've been waiting for the full cover! So excited, you're such an amazing guitarist, Sophie ❤️❤️ Also, could you play more avenged sevenfold songs?

This just completely blew me away! I bought the CD Ah Via Musicom when it first came out, and absolutely love Eric Johnson's music. You are truly a guitar playing Goddess! I'm 60 years old, and just started playing guitar a little over a year ago. Watching you play honestly brought tears to my eyes. There is hope for the future! 💕🙏

You looked so peaceful and beautiful playing such an awesome song. What an awesome cover, great job

Hola Sophie! Beautiful!!! Thanks for sharing your amazing guitar technique! Miguel 🇵🇷

This is how you make a real cover!! You made this song your own and mixed it up to your own style!! I love it!! 😁

That riff makes me smile like none other! Thanks for sharing, Sophie! Really lifted my spirits on a heavy day :) love always, sis!

I Had hoped you would do this cover for a long time! You absolutely nailed it!

Phenomenal, you're a sharp player! No mistakes in your long videos. Fun with melody in the song. I'm gonna listen again, you worked hard for this

As a fellow guitarist , Im so proud of you . More power to you Woman !!!! GO GO GO !!

Been a long time since I heard that song, and you did it fantastically. Good to hear some old stuff again.

Very good job...easy on the ears....and eyes!

Totally nailed it, made it look easy, and fantastic tone! Excellent!

Dang, well done, and that ripx sounds awesome!

Wow Sophie,that was absolutely fantastic! Probably the hardest thing you've ever covered as well and you nailed it. Keep rocking :)

So clean! Thanks for posting!

You've got my vote. I've goose bumps from hearing this and wow. 100% nailed. Well Done Sophie ❤❤

N i c e , not an easy song and you nailed it. 🤟😎👍🎸🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶

That's always been a special tune. You perform it pretty good.

WOW. BEYOND impressive! Astonishing actually…it was SOOOO “clean”, for A word. Truly a beautiful professional..

I have been several decades maybe 1or 2 more and I can honestly say I have never heard it that way before but I freaking loved it you are truly a wonder on that guitar and you play it so effortlessly you are a great player. I LOVED THE VIDEO KEEP THEM COMING TO US.

I freaking LOVE THIS, Ms. Burrell! Truly, you are as talented as you are beautiful. The world needs more like you in it...