@Lv11 How do you define as "better?" Joe took a masterpiece and "did his version of it" and made it into another masterpiece. The Beatles did that with a number of tunes done before they did "their" version.
@LvLeigh11 not sure what you mean by better.. maybe better suited to your individual tastes? Also been lot's of improvements in sound technology in past 50 years.......
Best blues guitarist on the planet, no question. His playing is so accurate and crystal clear. And to have those musos laying down that groove, 100% pure bliss.
do you realize that there are some young fans who did not ever hear TAXMAN before Joe B played it? Thank goodness I heard it the first time around - and I LOVE what he does with it!!
I'm a big George Harrison fan but man, Joe did a smokin' job on George's Taxman. Great job by all especially Joe. Got to listen to see at least a zillion times.
I’ve known joes guitar prowess since 1976 when he played at rockplasst he was on fire there great guitar player! After all he took lessons from one of the best at age 13 of course that would be danny gatton who along with Lenny breau Rory Gallagher Roy Buchanan and Gary Moore and Alvin lee are just a few of my favorite players
Bass players often find ourselves working around a single chord or a single change while vocals or other instruments do the melodic thing. This cat owns that space! Very clean bass playing.
Mohammadreza Mahmoudipour He played Sloe Gin right before this & I thought that was it & then broke this one out & blew me away all over again. 2nd time I've seen Joe live & both times I've left wanting more! Everything he does comes out gold!
Joe playing such a song in such a place...what a treat. I totally agree with Daniel John, I've seen Bonamassa twice and I always was left wanting for more. He is an incredible artist.
Probably older than many listening, I did many concerts in my day: Hendrix, Led, Stevie Ray, Clapton and yes, Bonamassa.I think this guy is so tight; percussion (dig Anton), the Hammond B-3, bass, even a great blues voice, all tops.
I found out about Joe early 2018. I saw him twice in Nashville. What a guitar player! I have a few DVD'S and CD'S of Joe. Learned about Rory Gallagher & Gary Moore from Joe. Those three guitar players are some of the all time in my life span. At 63 I am being blessed by all three of there music now. Thanks You tube!
Been into Bonamassa for years. First saw him at The Ferry in Glasgow about 16 years ago. Have watched this version of Taxman dozens of times. Brilliant. I think Russ Irwin deserves a mention with his excellent vocals and harmonies.
In my opinion, one of the greatest guitar players of all time. And he will be only 40 years old on May 8th, 2017. So, we can wait for more, much more.....
After what i have seen of live footage, Joe Bonamassa never forgets about dynamics which is kind of rare these days. It really makes me happy to see. Great guitarplaying and rock solid bassplayer!
Love how Joe takes this song and makes it his own.....great variation, so creative and talented. BUT...the best version of this of course is by the blues master.....Stevie Ray Vaughan (RIP). I'm glad I have seen both live : )
I love how Joe puts together such great talent. That bass player is the bomb! Reese is always amazing, and that young guy playing rhythm is extremely complementary to Joe's style. Class act!!!
I like Joe's singing on this. Almost like he's trying to sing in an English accent. The phrasing and attack is slightly different to his normal vocal style. I like it!
Went to my second Bonamassa concert. Before I went I said it would be the last. NOT NOW THOUGH!Joe is tops and I've seen a lot of guitarist in my 66 years. What a great guy and OMG what a guitarist the show in AUCKLAND NZ was Brilliant . Thanks Joe. Keep on rockin.
Epic! A Fantastic song from My younger days played by a group of the Finest Musicians playing today at a Historic venue that I can never hope to see personally... Thanks Guys! That was a Huge Treat.
Joe is an amazing player, always getting better, like Beck and he is a nice and humble man. Super supportive of guitar geeks (being one himself) and always has time to talk about p.a.f.'s and vintage LP's lol
This is absolutely fantastic. Very earthy sounding. Joe is solid as always and that bass player looks like he just stepped off a spacecraft. Oh, and the keyboard player kinda looks like the Most Interesting Man in the World.
Super tribute to Stevie Ray Vaughn's version playing in Albert King's (sRv's mentor) whispers and cries technique along with a taste of that 60's Clapton Lenon Harrison riff.
Joe Bonamassa just keeps killing me. I love his style of blues. This is pretty brilliant on an old Beatles tune at the Cavern Club. Wonder what George Harrison would have thought of this.
Bonamasa's great - the tune is great (of course) - but the two are a mismatch. The groove on this performance has a lot more in common with Stevie Wonder's Superstition than the source material...
I was a fan of the other big UK group from that time however being a huge Bonamassa fan, seen him eight times, that was amazing, for me the best version of Taxman
Now... Obviously and undoubtably, Bananamassa is one cool player... but... that bass player has to be, without question, the coolest four strings on that, or any stage on the planet
Others, like me always thought that the Beatles were the greater greatest band band, I am pleased to announce thatt Beth and Joe just became the greatest band to me. I am one of original rockers from the 6o's and Beth has one of the best blues voices since Janice Jopin. What a beautiful woman and what a blues voice. Joe plays like no one I have seen from the 60's to the present day. Chatmagnet
@@robertdsmithsr5898 Beth is much BETTER than Janice Joplin (no offence to Janice). She is one hell of a singer and has the greatest stage presence I have ever seen. She is like a true goddess. Not kidding. (No, I am not on drugs :-)). Joe is now king of blues rock guitar (among whitey's of course).
Patrick O'Donnell Correct. And, as with many child prodigies, Joe peaked early, and though his scope of material has increased galactically, and he understands when to pause and let the music breathe, he has a lot of peers as good as he, who started later.
As a 67 yr. old total Beatles fan...what a great rendition of this classic Harrison tune.
@Lv11 How do you define as "better?" Joe took a masterpiece and "did his version of it" and made it into another masterpiece. The Beatles did that with a number of tunes done before they did "their" version.
You are so very right about that fact. The Beatles did a handful of classics...and made them classics in their own style.
@LvLeigh11 Nobody does it "Better" than the Beatles !!! 🎸🎤🎹🥁🎶
& at the Beatles Venue !
@LvLeigh11 not sure what you mean by better.. maybe better suited to your individual tastes? Also been lot's of improvements in sound technology in past 50 years.......
in my humble opinion, this is the best cover of "taxman" I´ve ever heard, grat job Joe!
Have you heard the SRV version?
@@BluesCoasters love the srv version the little goblin man voice he puts on is perfect
@@BluesCoasters Agree this borrows from SRV’s version. Including the keys player 🤣
Hola!!! Sounds like a copy of Stevie Ray Vaughan's
Joe does it best..
Reese Wynans has to be old as dirt and that dude still brings it. Supernatural musicianship.
Vintage~"Older"...♡
Reese was Stevie Ray Vaughn's keyboard player. Listen to his solo on Riviera Paradise...and smile.
Captain Beyond keyb man as well '73
I agree just remember dirt will be here long after we're gone
Just saw the show in Des Moines Iowa Sunday November 13th 2022 and he's still brings it I can tell you that for sure!
Best blues guitarist on the planet, no question. His playing is so accurate and crystal clear. And to have those musos laying down that groove, 100% pure bliss.
I don’t believe I’ve ever heard a better guitarist of any genre than Joe Bonamassa & he always puts on a fantastic show.
go listen to Carlos Santana, or even Buddy Guy. I do love Joe also though.
Am I the only one who wonders WHERE is the drummer in this song?! 🤷♂️
GREAT cover by the way! Best I’ve ever heard of this song 😎👌👌
This is a great tribute to a great musician - George Harrison - Beatles Forever
do you realize that there are some young fans who did not ever hear TAXMAN before Joe B played it? Thank goodness I heard it the first time around - and I LOVE what he does with it!!
I'm a big George Harrison fan but man, Joe did a smokin' job on George's Taxman. Great job by all especially Joe. Got to listen to see at least a zillion times.
One of the greatest living guitar players and most people don't know who he is.
I've been a huge fan of rock since the 60s I just learned of this guy..Awesome!
@@johnsmith5006 He's (rightfully) getting to be more well known in the USA. Although Joe is American, Europeans have been aware of him for awhile now.
I’ve known joes guitar prowess since 1976 when he played at rockplasst he was on fire there great guitar player! After all he took lessons from one of the best at age 13 of course that would be danny gatton who along with Lenny breau Rory Gallagher Roy Buchanan and Gary Moore and Alvin lee are just a few of my favorite players
@@claytongillaspy8847 Joe B. was born in 1977. Jeez
@@robertgregory2618 bro wtf is that guy on about?😂😂😂😂😂
The bass playing is brilliant.
Keys DON'T come in 7ths!
***** ;o)
And he looks like Nosferatu..
DMSProdukti
Bass players often find ourselves working around a single chord or a single change while vocals or other instruments do the melodic thing. This cat owns that space! Very clean bass playing.
Classic and unbeatable sound of the Hammond B3...greatest rock organ ever created.
Reese Wynan is dope!
Yes sir
Thing ways a ton too!
The Farfisa was a smash hit too to start the punk rock blues revolution too. (Elvis Costello)
It’s the Leslie.. best damn musical invention
Best blues musician (and vocalist!) I've ever heard. Les Paul would be most impressed.
Joe Bonomassa is unique. Who'd thought that Taxman could be this lethal.
Taxman IS a letal song
Anybody with a groove that ever heard it? Nothing to take away from this insanely great cover, but the original is also damn lethal.
Anybody whoever heard Freddy King do it
George would be proud!
I still can't believe I was there that night! As a Beatles & Bonamassa fan it was like a dream come true.
Daniel John I wish I were in your shoes ✌✌
Mohammadreza Mahmoudipour He played Sloe Gin right before this & I thought that was it & then broke this one out & blew me away all over again. 2nd time I've seen Joe live & both times I've left wanting more! Everything he does comes out gold!
Joe playing such a song in such a place...what a treat. I totally agree with Daniel John, I've seen Bonamassa twice and I always was left wanting for more. He is an incredible artist.
Lucky bastard!!!!! Cheers!
Daniel John Lucky you
Probably older than many listening, I did many concerts in my day: Hendrix, Led, Stevie Ray, Clapton and yes, Bonamassa.I think this guy is so tight; percussion (dig Anton), the Hammond B-3, bass, even a great blues voice, all tops.
You are a lucky man to see all those all time greats
Yup, Me too, I'm a child of the sixties and proud to be here, still.
I found out about Joe early 2018. I saw him twice in Nashville. What a guitar player! I have a few DVD'S and CD'S of Joe. Learned about Rory Gallagher & Gary Moore from Joe. Those three guitar players are some of the all time in my life span. At 63 I am being blessed by all three of there music now. Thanks You tube!
Smokin Joe's vocals have certainly enriched over the years to even a better sound. Love this guy & his music!
For this old (62) rock and roller Joe's music is the best tunes that I have ever heard, for me that means something, at least to me!!
Allan Henke I'm 58 and I totally agree with you on that.
Allan Henke You are a youngster,I am72 and I still feel the same.
@@davidlloyd498 ;) ! ! great !
saw Him twice & a thrd One on next June... (Paris) can t wait !! looooVe him++++ ;)
joe is the very best!!!
I’m a die hard Beatles fan but I love this!!!!
You're right. It's better.
Beatles? I don't think any Beatle could play guitar like Joe..
This man is THE MAN, Rocking Blues all the way!
Been into Bonamassa for years. First saw him at The Ferry in Glasgow about 16 years ago. Have watched this version of Taxman dozens of times. Brilliant. I think Russ Irwin deserves a mention with his excellent vocals and harmonies.
Joe Bonamassa was a child prodigy been playing this well since he was 14 years old
In my opinion, one of the greatest guitar players of all time. And he will be only 40 years old on May 8th, 2017. So, we can wait for more, much more.....
This whole show really needs to be released. Absolutely Superb.
Joe is doing his thing, which can be anything and you always gotta recognize Reese Wynans (spelling), he can do ANYTHING!
Joe is at his best when he keeps it simple.
After what i have seen of live footage, Joe Bonamassa never forgets about dynamics which is kind of rare these days. It really makes me happy to see. Great guitarplaying and rock solid bassplayer!
Consistently...
Love how Joe takes this song and makes it his own.....great variation, so creative and talented. BUT...the best version of this of course is by the blues master.....Stevie Ray Vaughan (RIP). I'm glad I have seen both live : )
Hey, I just realized it was at the Cavern in Liverpool!! I was there a few years ago, sooo cool! The song choice makes sense now!!
The happiest guitarist on earth. Remember it!.
He knows how to
Make his guitar Talk"
Damn!!
Joe Bonamassa: Lead guitar & vocals
Reese Wynans: Keyboards
Michael Rhodes: Bass
Anton Fig: Drums
Russ Irwin: Backup guitar & vocals
Who's the rythm guitar and backing vocalist??
keyboard, musico de stevie ray vaughan...
Finally after wading thru 100 compliments someone knows and posts the names of the band members (esp rhythm guitarist) ty exelsior3
Great bluesy version !
Joe is pretty much the cruise missile bomb in the guitar world.
Ain't nothing like some JB anytime of day or night .!!
I love how Joe puts together such great talent. That bass player is the bomb! Reese is always amazing, and that young guy playing rhythm is extremely complementary to Joe's style. Class act!!!
So.ething about Michael Rhodes' playing, even in straight fours, sets him apart.
Organ player is smokin', man!
S R V's player
Reese Wynans is his name. Played on over 200 albums. Released his first own album earlier this year.
Reese F'ing wynans
metallijames yup That’s Reese Wynans of SRV ‘s Double Trouble band. Glad he’s there and kickin it with Joe B
Sally carroll he’s a machine
Joe, every thing he touches turns to gold !
Mmm...
I have seen him in Frankfurt/Germany and it was awesome.... there is still good music in this universe ;-)
I like Joe's singing on this. Almost like he's trying to sing in an English accent. The phrasing and attack is slightly different to his normal vocal style. I like it!
Бонамасса прекрасен как всегда, впрочем как и все присутствующие музыканты, знают своё дело.
What a very good spin Joe put on that classic tune...putting his own style there. I'm sure George would have liked it a lot.
Love that D7 chord... and the C chord on Tomorrow Never Knows!
Went to my second Bonamassa concert. Before I went I said it would be the last. NOT NOW THOUGH!Joe is tops and I've seen a lot of guitarist in my 66 years. What a great guy and OMG what a guitarist the show in AUCKLAND NZ was Brilliant . Thanks Joe. Keep on rockin.
The youngs don t understand Joe ,he is a particular venue..............
They WILL when they get some years on them!.!.!.!.!....
Been to a few myself and this guy AND his band mates are TOP TIER! I'll see him at any opportunity
Epic! A Fantastic song from My younger days played by a group of the Finest Musicians playing today at a Historic venue that I can never hope to see personally... Thanks Guys! That was a Huge Treat.
2:56 You probably didn't hear me but was clapping me hands after that excellent guitar run... I love it♪♫♪
The heavy metal before the heavy metals, Taxman!
The Bass is solid.
What a dude on Bass! Brilliant band.
Yeah, he's a bit good aint he :) great replacement for Mr Rojas
Michael Rhodes. One of the best on this Planet.
Just hear that dude on the bass! Out worldly!!
Wow!!!! At The Cavern 🤘🏻
Joe is an amazing player, always getting better, like Beck and he is a nice and humble man. Super supportive of guitar geeks (being one himself) and always has time to talk about p.a.f.'s and vintage LP's lol
This is absolutely fantastic. Very earthy sounding. Joe is solid as always and that bass player looks like he just stepped off a spacecraft. Oh, and the keyboard player kinda looks like the Most Interesting Man in the World.
He done George proud!
Fuckin tremendous this .,... long live JB !
That was freaking great
agreed
fantastic rendition
Super tribute to Stevie Ray Vaughn's version playing in Albert King's (sRv's mentor) whispers and cries technique along with a taste of that 60's Clapton Lenon Harrison riff.
What can't Joe & his Band play.......sweet cover.
Epic as usual 👌👌👌👌
That organ player is absolutely on it!
That's Reese Wynans. Used to be with Stevie Ray Vaughan.
Yup ! Reese knows this song well ; )......
Was going to say he was s.r.v organ player he knows this song very well, Joe always has amazing musicians with him.
Rock and roll Hall of Famer!
Reese was Stevie Rays organ player.....he is about 6'5 and can play the keys!!!!
He sure do make that Les Paul sound mighty good . Great Tone !
I have watched Joe for a very long time , loved all of it , but ,you know what , this may well be his best....
A great cover by Joe !!!!
Joe Bonamassa just keeps killing me. I love his style of blues. This is pretty brilliant on an old Beatles tune at the Cavern Club. Wonder what George Harrison would have thought of this.
Bonamasa's great - the tune is great (of course) - but the two are a mismatch. The groove on this performance has a lot more in common with Stevie Wonder's Superstition than the source material...
Tablature Butler
Steve Ray Vaughan did something like this.
George Harrison is probably turning in his grave. This utterly murders the original.
andrea baccassino know!
That's how you turn a beatles' classic into your own classic... Great job Joe
I was there! What a night!!! Thank you Joe! I can even spot myself in the closing seconds ;)
I loved every moment of the show and loved Liverpool.
Joe nailing it!
best version I've ever heard, rockin!!!
I was a fan of the other big UK group from that time however being a huge Bonamassa fan, seen him eight times, that was amazing, for me the best version of Taxman
I haven't even watched the video yet and I'm already given it a thumbs up LOL anything with Reese~Waters and Joe~ Bonamassa is going to be Kick-Ass
That was such an incredible night! So thankful to be able to be at this show! Thank you Joe!
Yeah, first show in years that I didn't have my camera. It was cool to see a shot of us there, glad they included it in the video.
Is this downstairs at the Cavern Club or across Mathew St. at the Cavern Pub?
1AnitrasDance YOU shoot the best videos of Joe without a doubt... outstanding!
Such a funky cool version of an old favorite. Loved it!
Probably one of the best songs i've heard...in my humble opinion.
Normally I don't like anybody covering the Fab Four...this is so good..how can I complain.
love watching him playing in that small stages!!!! p.s. better without a costume
Great!
Joe playing Great as usual.
Wish I was there!
Great job to the Band.
Nailed it.
Now... Obviously and undoubtably, Bananamassa is one cool player... but... that bass player has to be, without question, the coolest four strings on that, or any stage on the planet
Sick solos and some of the best live tone from Joe in a while!
Fantastic cover !!!
The always sensational Joe Bonamassa!
best rendition yet
IVE PLAYED ON THAT STAGE!!!!!!
Go Joe, Great stuff! This minimalist tone is just perfect!
Bless those behind the man they are awesome
HEY MR TAX MAN JOE B IS THE BOSS OF THE BLUES!!! BEEN LISTENING FOR YEARS AWESOME STUFF MAN TY!!! 😍😎
Great version of the song. Please make a album of your take of Beatles songs
Others, like me always thought that the Beatles were the greater greatest band band, I am pleased to announce thatt
Beth and Joe just became the greatest band to me. I am one of original rockers from the 6o's and Beth has one of the best blues voices since Janice Jopin. What a beautiful woman and what a blues voice. Joe plays like no one I have seen from the 60's to the present day. Chatmagnet
How about Deep Purple covers when Tommy Bolin was with them.
@@robertdsmithsr5898 80's rock and roller here, Joe is a great guitar player but he is only Jesus when compared to George Harrison.
@@robertdsmithsr5898 Beth is much BETTER than Janice Joplin (no offence to Janice). She is one hell of a singer and has the greatest stage presence I have ever seen. She is like a true goddess. Not kidding. (No, I am not on drugs :-)). Joe is now king of blues rock guitar (among whitey's of course).
it's overblown
I love the play....but I gotta give kudos to the sound engineer...you overall sound awesome for a small club!
Joe, the new King of Blues !!
I stay up late at night watching various videos. I, pretty much, have to conclude my night with this video...as a 68 yo avid Beatles fan.
I like Joe"s stile ,great gitarist, always cool...
Man I wish you and SRV could've played together...now that would be a sight to see
Jonny Guitar There is a video of them playing in a group - Stevie Ray Vaughn was part of it.
NN L SRV died in 90’ and bonamassa was born in 77’ joe would have been 13 when Stevie got up and died so I doubt it
Dylan Schneider Would be a great video to watch if SRV Joe and BB were all playing together!
Patrick O'Donnell Correct. And, as with many child prodigies, Joe peaked early, and though his scope of material has increased galactically, and he understands when to pause and let the music breathe, he has a lot of peers as good as he, who started later.
Bonamassa would not belong beside him on a stage. Insult to SRV.
absolutely great thats how it should
Joe Bona-Monster!!! One of my faves!!!
the dude on the organ is like a steve gadd on an organ !
i was thinking the same!!!
Reese Wynands is the name 9 ex SRV band
@@sokowattis2137
"Wynans"
"Tax Man" meets "Cold Shot" .....very clever, Joe!
Love love love the riffs on the player of the B3
Браво!Супер гитарист!