Lynyrd Skynyrd's "Ballad of Curtis Loew" on the 3 String Shovel Guitar! 

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Legend has it that this man's hair blows even when there's no wind at all.

People said don't use tools like this Them people all was fools, Cause Justin you're the finest shoveler to ever play the Blues

Wow bro i just lost my wife sunday morning after 15 years togeather and just happened on this song what a wonderful sound that really just moved my soul and gave me a moment of peace god bless man thank you.

Most shovels are doomed to a life of hard work like loading and unloading gravel. Some shovels hit the jackpot and get turned into this.

The fact that you’re using a spark plug socket for a slide makes me very happy.

Justin, you just brought Curtis Loew to the 2020 forefront. The Skynyrd boys are up there proud to hear their music appreciated with such style. That slide is too sweet!

Proves you don't need $4,000 Les Pauls or $2,000 Strats to sound great. Just a friggin shovel.

I think Ronnie, Allan, Ed, Leon and Billy are smiling in Heaven. I wonder what they would think to hear this played on a shovel? I’m certain Gary would appreciate it. Miss the Skynyrd boys. You’ve done a great Job Justin Johnson!

It seems like nearly everyone has similar coming of age experiences from the mid-late 1970s hehehe. I clearly remember the first time I had some Boone's Farm wine back in the day, it only came in two flavors "Apple Blossom" and "Strawberry Hill." It wasn't too long before we graduated from Boone's to Mickey's Malt Liquor in the barrel shaped wide-mouth 12 oz bottles sometimes referred to as "grenades!" But no matter what we were drinking or partaking of whenever we heard this song, we would all stop and get real quiet just like you was in church on Sunday morning...listening to one of the best blue's songs ever made. Thank you Mr Justin Johnson for playing one of my all time favorite songs with such soul and tone! 🎸

Lynyrd Skynyrd is one of my favorite bands. Justin, you inspired me to build a shovel guitar last month. You are truly a gifted soul. Thank you.

Justin Johnson. is my favorite finger picking Guitarist in the world. I could watch him all day and listen to him all day all night. I find myself so fascinating with him. I definitely always get lost in a peaceful mode listening to Justin Johnson.

Captivatingly tranquilizing. Could listen for hours on end.

There many great blues guitarist But I would consider JJ one of the very best we have today. ONE FAVORITES OF THE HEAVY SWAMP WATER BLUES ON FRETLESS GUITAR 👍👍 GREAT MUSIC IS WHAT IS KEEPING ME SANE WITH THE ALL PROBLEMS OR COUNTRY IS HAVING IT'S MY ESCAPE FROM THE REAL WORLD. THANKS FOR THAT JUSTIN 👏👍👏👍👏

3 strings sounds like 12. Awesome. Truly a Skynard classic. Well done brother. 🎸🇺🇸🙏🏼🗽✊🏼

That made me sleepy af, is that weird? Its like the best sleeping peaceful jam with not screaming notes, just smoothness. Nicely done Justin

I can't think of a better person to play a tribute to Curtis Loew... hella yeah.

Man I haven’t heard that tune in a long time! Sweet...

Justin I hope you are living right cuz we need you around for a long time!

These 57 dislikes are from people that they are dead inside them... This music touches your soul man ..

I don't know how anybody can't be impressed by this. True ingenuity combined with some off the wall stuff can make quite a few things as good or better than purpose built stuff in a factory, cause this was purpose built when it comes down to it. Dam good job!

One of the best blues musicians of our century! Keep it up Justin!

If you want to know what "being cool" looks like, just watch this man.

I have always loved this song and this version is brilliant.❤

Just amazing. The sound you pull out of that shovel and just 3 strings is mind boggling. You definitely have some crazy impressive skill and talent.

Chills run through me. Close my eyes with a smile on my face. Miss them🎆🕯✨😌

Some men where made to work on and modify HDs .You are made to build and play guitars and music . Hats off to you J. Johnson .

Cause Justin you're the finest slider to ever pick the blues!

I was listening this song around 5 hours ago, while touring with my bike on loop lol. This is one of my favourite Lynyrd Skynyrd songs of all time...

Thank you Justin for honoring my request. You cheered me up. My Mom passed on Thursday, and I cannot return to U.S to bury her because of restrictions. Thank you so much. I just love the two of you to bits. ❤🍀🇮🇪

"...And playing the shovel tonight we have the incredible Justin Johnson!!"

I’m digging this shovel music, Justin! You have talent in spades. Greetings from the UK.

Can’t tell how long I’ve been weighing to here you play one of my favorite songs on you channel. You did good kid. Thanks

I've always wanted to hear your version of this song! Thanks! One of my favorite Skynyrd songs!

Wish I had words to describe how your playing makes me feel...can’t thank you enough for sharing!

Good job Justin one of my favorite songs you rock man love to see some more Skynyrd👍🏻

Well, I used to wake the mornin' Before the rooster crowed Searchin' for soda bottles To get myself some dough Brought 'em down to the corner Down to the country store Cash 'em in, and give my money To a man named Curtis Loew Old Curt was a black man With white curly hair When he had a fifth of wine He did not have a care He used to own an old Dobro Used to play it 'cross his knee I'd give old Curt my money He'd play all day for me Play me a song Curtis Loew, Curtis Loew Well, I got your drinkin' money Tune up your Dobro People said he was useless Them people all were fools 'Cause Curtis Loew was the finest picker To ever play the blues He looked to be sixty And maybe I was ten Mama used to whoop me But I'd go see him again I'd clap my hands, stomp my feet Try to stay in time He'd play me a song or two Then take another drink of wine Play me a song Curtis Loew, Curtis Loew Well, I got your drinkin' money Tune up your Dobro People said he was useless Them people all were fools 'Cause Curtis Loew was the finest picker To ever play the blues Yes, sir On the day old Curtis died Nobody came to pray Ol' preacher said some words And they chunked him in the clay Well, he lived a lifetime Playin' the black man's blues And on the day he lost his life That's all he had to lose Play me a song Curtis Loew, hey Curtis Loew I wish that you was here so Everyone would know People said he was useless Them people all were fools 'Cause Curtis you're the finest picker To ever play the blues

Awesome. I swear I could hear Ronnie's voice in there. Great stuff.

This song will always be one of my all time favorites and just has so much genuine SOUL in it. Gives me goosebumps

Loving how you tune in on the soul of each guitar. Happy to see that you are living your dreams!

Eu amo lynyrd Skynyrd, linda homenagem ! Saudações do Brasil

Awesome, bro. This song is totally underrated.

Curtis loew would be proud of this . Brilliant performance Justin. Thanks for sharing .

Feel those emotions .. feels like unity stretched through your soul all the way to something nobody will know

This is so sweet to listen to with just Justin, I can only imagine what it sounds like with a full band behind him...

One of my favorite songs to sing, now I can see how it is played, this is practically a guitar lesson. Thank you Justin Johnson Sir, you are amazing.

My favourite Lyn.Skynyrd song and never heard a better slide rendition than this!

You've honestly given me a life in the music world. I couldn't have done it without you and your lessons. True Master of art

Aww, man! Whatever I could say about this, everybody else already said it here. Thanks, JJ.

My absolute favorite Skynyrd song ever! Thanks Justin!

In these terrible times, you’re the one thing that keeps me going. Thank you. Wish I could play one of those.

Wow ! wasn't expecting that. Absolute GOLD. Glad I trip on this in my Skynyrd foray.

I got your drinkin’ money Justin, so pick up your dobro 🍺✌🏻

SOUNDS AWESOME JUSTIN. YOU'RE THE BEST BROTHER. I JUST LOVE HEARING YOU PLAY. YOU COULD PLAY A BOAT OAR WITH A RUBBER BAND FOR STRINGS AND MAKE IT SOUND GREAT. KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK MAN.

So many talented people in the world. Thanks for making the video.

Beautiful. Just beautiful. Everything you play is just amazing

You got the blues in you Man!

Awesome Dude!! I’m glad to see you have a trusty old Estwing!! 🤘🤘

Thank you for sharing this. Just beautiful.

Man that is the best sound iv heard all year.. that is totally awesome.. great job..

It all seems so I don’t know “magical “ somehow it goes from being a shovel and some bits and pieces. Then he plugs it in and bam I’m transported back 40 years riding around in some old piece of shit I cobbled together with a 8 track jury rigged in smoking some ditch weed and washing it down with Boone’s farm and lying to my buddies about girls we made out with and cars we were gonna have some day . Thanks JJ and for god sakes watch out for airplanes and helicopters. O yea and peach trucks!

Awesome .... Thanks

Merci Justin ! Magnifique version !

God i love this song.. Hearing you play it gave me chills just like the first time i heard that song

I've seen him playing on damn near every thing out the shed .shovel gas can socket my god ...? What's next? Rake ? Lawnmower? Tiller ? Is there anything this man won't put strings on and play? #1 word ...... Awesome 👏👍

You can’t be serious, I was about to click away from RU-vid and caught this out the corner... just when I thought you couldn’t blow my mind more than you already have 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

You never cease to amaze me bro. Keep playing and making this world a little bit better of a place to live in;

I absolutely love this video the 3 string shovel as well as the song. You did a great job on this

I'm almost certain that one day I'll see a video of Justin playing a twelve-string Caterpillar guitar.

Oh Justin...that is one of my favorite tunes..I could hear Ronnie singing bout Curtis. That was awesome. Sure hope you had a great 4th. Much love

In my wheelhouse now!!!! Grew up with this!!!! Love your rendition, of this------ and everything else you do!!! Your are a real artist!!!

All of the songs on Second Helping were great but I really loved this one. Thanks, Justin for bringing back memories of over 40 years ago!

Awesome! This guy's shovel sounds better than my guitar!

Would love to hear you play The Star Spangled Banner on that there shovel you got, Jimmy style that is!

Thank you Justin for sharing your talents, puts a smile on my face and eases hey worried mind

This is so badass. Good job on this cover, i like how your playing a mix of the melody and the main riffs

Damn! This guy should be the one who played the role Eugene from the movie "crossroads"😌

Just sit there with a cup coffee , the breeze and your magic fingers

Honest, and accurate instrumental cover of this GREAT song! I love to hear you play!

Thank you so much for sharing your amazing talent with us! Wonderful, as usual.

A shovel guitar. I dig it.

Not many people can make a guitar talk.

This goes a long way to show how truly universal music is. Everyone knows and understands music, without ever needing words and pretty much ANYTHING can be used to make it. Good stuff.

One of my favorite songs! A hidden classic for sure

How are you reading my mind? "Ballad of Curtis Loew" was written by Ronnie Van Zant and inspired by Delta Blues Guitar Legend "Son" House. "Son" House is his name!

Just simply beautiful music. God bless you in the name of Jesus.

Amazing J.J., how sweet he plays, kicking my blues away on this sunny Saturday. Thanks again Justin, for making today worth getting up and getting outta here. Peace, love, health and harmony be with you Brother. ✌❤🎸🎶🙏 🇨🇦🐈😎

The best person I ever heard play Curtis loew was my brother Curtis Thomsen, he could Jam like you ain't never heard. He passed on January 31st of this last year . He would blow you away. I miss him so much, my idol!!! he was awesome.

I wanna hear bad seamstresse blues!!! On a shovel!!!!

This guy can make his shovel sound like a guitar more than I can make my guitar sound like a guitar.🤦🏻‍♂️😔

One if my all time favorites done in a amazing way. Good job man!!

I've just recently found this very talented man. OMG can he play!!! Lovin' it!!!❤️❤️❤️

YOU are a *clever* kid....on many levels. If you ever lose your fingers to a bayou alligator.....I can hook you with a job in a large Marketing Agency!!! *_No_*_ _*_sweat!_*

Джасти, ты просто Иисус Техасских полей.

There are some People who dislike this music that just don't understand the Deep South Rhythm and Blues. Justin Johnson is an Old Soul and Spirit who is born of this World as a young Lad. Not many at his young Age know what this means to the Rest of us. Many of this Music Genre would Love to sit around and play right along with Justin Johnson.

Always such a magic sound with any strings you pick

Youre drinking a yuengling. Im jealous havent had one in years since i moved out west

Earning that drinking money.

That's really awesome! I love the unconventional approach coupled with great skills!! Thanks for the jams.

I listened to this song every morning of my life my junior year of high school in 1981. I spun it on vinyl!