From the recording Johnny Walker Red
Description: Johnny Walker Red is a slow but swinging jazz blues/ country song in which Steve and Jim turn a brand of scotch into a human being. You’ll learn a lot about Johnny – the little troublemaker! -- and the man who loves him, but you probably won’t like either one of them.
Artist Fit: Chris Stapleton (blues‑leaning material), Delbert McClinton, Travis Tritt (early era), J.J. Cale (vibe), Whiskey Myers, The Cadillac Three, Cody Jinks (lighter swagger side).
Sync Keywords: swagger, blues country, barroom, gritty, mischievous, playful, Americana, rootsy, smoky, whiskey, temptation, troublemaker, character driven, southern grit, groove driven, late night, honky tonk, confident, sly humor, outlaw edge, bar scene, trouble, vice, storytelling, roots rock.
Lyrics
He’s been my friend since I was a boy,
Sometimes he’s a pain, but other times a joy,
He gets kind of moody, I’ve learned to my regret.
That’s how it rolls with Johnny Walker Red.
When I’m out with Johnny, having a good time,
He may not tell me what he has in mind.
It could be brilliant, or I could end up dead.
Gotta keep control of Johnny Walker Red.
What I like with Johnny
Is he’ll go any place,
He just settles in, and brightens up the space,
Like all those stuffy parties
I get invited to,
Don't much like the people, but Johnny gets me through.
There are certain members
Of my family
Who believe that Johnny isn’t good for me,
They say to give him up, but I’m not ready yet.
Got too much history with Johnny Walker Red.
What I like with Johnny
Is he’ll go any place,
He just settles in and brightens up the space,
There’s too damn many evenings,
I have to walk the line,
And I can count on Johnny to help me pass the time.