Albert Collins & Buddy Guy - Guitar Duel

Blues Alive
1990

[@Dubious_Kieran]

Albert Collins, a man so frosty that his guitar has to wear a sweater...

[@RussCobleigh]

while working as a bartender at LAX Mr. Collins came into my bar and told me stories for over two hours, heck of a nice guy !

[@ThomasÀrriagajr]

Wow

[@tariksba]

And do not underestimate the work of the bass player ...

[@christianheymann7706]

only b. gaden

[@pb6270]

K...don't care

[@jereuter01]

For real!!!!

[@pb6270]

not true but also irrelevant

[@jimkostan9932]

My former guitar teacher was Albert Collins 2ed guitarist in the Albert Collins band.Back in late 70s& 80s.

[@TxBluesDude]

Buddy Guy is great but he can't hang with the Texas' own Master of the Telecaster, the Iceman (RIP). Albert's Telecaster tones used cut heads off.

[@saulgood1480]

1A 1B

[@donray8292]

In the 80's Albert bought me a Denny's Grand Slam 3am breakfast in Portland ....oh yeah true story ..I got to hang with the real deal!

[@sisi11122]

I hate you Don Ray

[@MrThemostinteresting]

You lucky dawg👍

[@ryanwhiteguitar668]

Lucky, lucky man

[@carlsmith1263]

Glad you didnt thumb wrestle albert king he wouldve broke your hand. Guy had some strong strong hands

[@keithclark486]

Did you eat it all and tell him ' thanks Albert ?

[@mpgunn5943]

Albert left Buddy in the dust and walked out the front door killing it...

[@carlsmith1263]

Then to the corner store bought cigs and back

[@konohagakurenosato]

albert was so powered by heroine this time

[@NadavHbr]

@@konohagakurenosato May have taken Heroin - but was powered by his soul, talent and experience.

[@alaincolet2023]

Buddy lost in terms of Guitar tone only.

[@pabloperez4063]

@@alaincolet2023 which is the most important, and what makes you play better or worse... Because they both know the licks

[@jimlabos]

Legend has it that Albert Collins walked out into the street and is still heard playing but never to be seen again. I’m still trying to find him.

[@TheBluesmagoos]

The Ice man on that tele is all ya need to hear

[@sumoblues]

Duel??? More like having a blast! Both won, thanks to that badass bass player!

[@vicflange6284]

No contest. The master of the Telecaster rules. Period.

[@rodneyhickman598]

Man I get goosebumps watching this, both masters at work, but Mr Albert Collins was snatching soul that night.Dayumm 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@i-tiyahman6519]

crossroads all the way only missing puffy as the devil lol

[@halfogre6373]

Omg

[@ramsfire]

For those that think Mr. Collins is limited to a few riffs only....should just type in " if trouble was money" or "Blues for Stevie" by Mr. Collins. A pleasant surprise awaits......what do I know, I'm just an old harp player from the N.Y.C.

[@joe1969812]

Buddy sounded like guitar center. Albert RIP, true master of the telecaster

[@billmyers448]

I moved to Austin in 1986, my brother, who already lived there, told me that we had to go to Antone's and listen to the blues. I already loved the blues, and I had been to Austin a few times before, but I had not yet been to Antone's. One of the first shows I saw there was Albert Collins. I was blown away. We saw him every time he came to town, which was frequently. One night during a break, I was standing outside enjoying some fresh air and having a smoke. There was an almost invisible door right beside me--it had no outer doorknobs. The door opened, and a large bouncer set a chair right outside the door. The door closed. About a minute later, the door opens again, and AC sat down in that chair. It was just the two of us. He looked up at me, and said, "Hey, buddy, got a light?" I lit his cigarette, and for the next 10 minutes we shot the shit. It was very cool. When he was finished, he knocked on the door, and the large man opened the door, and the chair and AC disappeared. He said, "See you next set, buddy." Yes you will. The man is a legend.

[@dougamsterdam]

Saw Albert and Buddy together at Antone's in Austin, late 87'. By 3 am Albert was out the front door with his telecaster, jammin on the sidewalk to the traffic on Guadalupe St. Best show I have seen!

[@zaldvalencia]

Legend has it, Albert Collins played' till he was outside the bar, across the street found another bar, jammed with the band there, then came back to Buddy while still playin' the same cold cold blues solo. 🤣

[@Jplent1]

Who the hell can match Albert Collins? I saw him take the roof off a show in Los Angeles at Musicians Institute and also at a small club in Lake Tahoe. He takes no prisoners.

[@carlosm527]

I saw albert extinguish the Vaughn brother - Austin City Limits

[@snertster]

Albert Collins was a MONSTER!!!! Johnny B. Gayden, his bass player too!!

[@marcostrujillo5286]

True masters of their craft for sure!!! And all they care about is their love for the blues, their guitars, and each other. Those reasons alone are why it's my favorite genre, and my own love for the guitar. All the blues masters and current musicians have my eternal gratitude! Thank you all for sharing such great music and your love for it ❤️

[@bugsycline3798]

Albert Collins & Buddy Guy - Guitar Duel it was a brutal shoot out... but Alberts stinging and clear sounding tone wins hands down

[@davestephens8033]

This is fantastic. Two legendary Blues MASTERS and ORIGINATORS going head to head and RESPECTING EACHOTHER'S SPACE.

[@Sldumas1983]

Man these two. Two of the baddest Mo Fo’s ever. Both of them are making that guitar cry and speak clear at the same time

[@1kshoundog]

These two may well be the greatest ever; I've seen all the greats, but both Buddy and Albert are just so FUN.

[@sounds252]

Albert Collins wins the day on this one. Buddy Guy soloing was a mess. Guy might be a legend, but on this day Albert is as icy as ever.

[@joeg4860]

Sounds I've got to see them both a couple of times and even though I like buddy Guy better I agree Collins definitely win this battle but this was in the days when you Buddy Guy was drinking and during all this crazy stuff I singing about this time at a show in Atlanta and showed up an hour and a half late and forgot where he was that while he was playing who is still badass but not like before or ask her when I had seen him with BB King but definitely two Legends together keep going while you can buddy and rest in peace Collins

[@JamesAnderson-bn3ej]

I hate this concept of guitar competitions. Hey it's the Blues. They have two different and unique styles. They both win!

[@sounds252]

Ah that explains a lot. Man I'd love to have seen either of them live.

[@sounds252]

Don't misunderstand, I like Buddy Guy - it's just a case of not good on the night due to drinking as Joe G mentioned. However Collins cuts through and, as I said, is as icy as ever.

[@emelianemone777]

Sounds ...still can! buddy is playing in my city very soon, & i can think of at least two other performances he's had here in the last few years, easily. hope you get that chance! 😊

[@thelastperfectman4139]

Collins was all power and tone. That’s what blows em away. Such a wildly unconventional player, one of a kind. I had an issue of Guitar Player mag with him on the cover in the ‘80’s-got me using a capo!

[@i-tiyahman6519]

i have a dvd with Albert Collins tutorial CAPO yes diff tunning

[@odudi]

Now i see why SRV had Albert Collins play with him everytime he was in town. Tommy Shannon said that SRV would describe the players he drew insperation from as 'real'..and Albert was the real deal. When you use your fingers and pluck the string you get such a strong attack. Combine that with a telecaster and a capo to tighten the string and you've got some blues power.

[@caniican]

In the late 80s I got to do a Blues Cruise circling the island of Manhattan underneath the Brooklyn Bridge up to the Statue of Liberty with Buddy Guy for 3 hours. And a short time later that summer I got to do the same thing with Albert Collins. Talk about what happened must be like there it is. Got to drink some beers with Buddy Guy on the boat after the show it was so small and intimate only like a hundred people are less the most amazing private concerts imaginable. Years go by and I get caught up in life and forget but when I see these videos it brings me right back. Plus these guys at all musicians

[@philcolpas2155]

Wow! Albert cut Buddy to death here! But it's cool...this kind of head-cutting is proper -- and all in fun. Great stuff!

[@user-dh5po1ew1r]

Two Masters of Blues. Buddy is a great, but Collin's guitar speaks in a unique voice

[@jeaglejj]

My favorite of em all Albert Collins!!!! Sorry Buddy I love your playing but The Iceman was way too cold on this one lol

[@samme79]

Albert Collins is just on another level. I can't believe I have only heard about him recently. He's certainly one of the best guitarists of all time and he's been way underrated.

[@TheDeblulu]

+samme79 How can you say he's underrated when you had no clue until recently? Those of us who have been listening to him for many years certainly rate him highly!

[@samme79]

Deb Lubin He's underrated because I don't hear people talking about him when it comes to the blues. You usually hear about Stevie, BB, and in some sense Jimi but you almost never hear of Albert Collins. He is a legend of the blues but to many, he isn't known that well. Hell even me stumbling into him was because of randomly scrolling on the suggested videos

[@TheDeblulu]

You're listening to the wrong people if they're not talking about Albert Collins, Albert King, Freddie King, Otis Rush, and more. Check THEM out! That's the Blues!

[@samme79]

Deb Lubin I already know about Albert King, Freddie King and Otis Rush. I guess Albert Collins isn't just as popular as people like BB King or SRV. He's definitely up there in skill though if not better

[@bzbzob]

@@samme79 Well you heard about him now so everything is good! Two really great vids on youtube are "If Trouble Was Money" (live) and hopefully you have found "Snowed in." If not, enjoy!

[@ACOUSTIC_4LOVE]

Buddy was at his prime here! So was Albert💪🇺🇸

[@mumbles552]

Looks like a small club with a small stage. The best kind of place to hear musicians of this caliber!

[@brandonterzic]

Fuckin' ICE MAN...jeeezus..I don't think anybody can fuck with him!!

[@Marco81blues]

and all he needed was one note lmao

[@brandonterzic]

totally...all the greats are like that...body shots!

[@aaronenriquez4985]

Love it buddy guy is such a humble blues guitarist idk if you guys notice whenever he plays with some other guitarist he doesn’t overpower his volume and actually does the opposite sometimes i can barely hear him! Raw talent from these gentlemen!

[@dougamsterdam]

Saw Buddy Guy and Albert Collins together @ Antone's in 1987.

[@sisi11122]

I usually hear true conversations, whistling, crying, cursing, moaning...when Albert Collins plays. He's ice cold.

[@dineshattri653]

Just found Albert. Become a huge fan.👍👍

[@i-tiyahman6519]

TWO MONSTERS no winner or looser here

[@neilphelan145]

Agreed! Who's better? All depends on personal taste.

[@PabloCruzat767]

WHAT A DUEL...ALBERT COLLINS, OUTSTANDING!!

[@mbogucci1]

This is fantastic and by all appearances a good time was had by all.

[@geraldjohnson848]

Albert Collins. Buddy Guy. 'Nuff said. Guitar gods. Thanks for the upload, ALLILIKE1. Blessings

[@muzikluver2525]

Oh boy, Albert just wrote Buddy a new name on this one. :D

[@williamdon3442]

Being able to watch this via KZbin. It’s nice I got to say but imagine being there witnessing it.

[@TheDemockery]

Much respect to both Albert Collins and Buddy Guy. They were/are both fabulous musicians. It must have been awesome to be in attendance at this show.

[@englishguy9680]

They can both play, but nobody has a better tone than Albert Collins. Ice cold ❄️

[@multikulti6173]

Albert Collins was to be the best... He was like a magician.

[@tarikzemmouri9670]

2 so different styles but so hyptonic combination

[@michaelnilsson3596]

OH MY, MY, MY.. some kinda guitar!!! Mmmmmm, MMMM, oh yeah!!!! Two absolutely legendary MASTERS of that thang! Those LUCKY people who got to see this - HISTORY, and one of the best lessons in the Blues you could get!!!

[@keithnelson7820]

R.I.P George Gadson I Miss You So much U we're a great Stepfather to all of family. God Bless You !

[@lennoxjordan6974]

Albert only needs half of the fret-board to kill it. One of my all time fave guitarists.

[@grayotis]

Two great showmen. I love Buddy, and his right hand is smokin’ but Albert has that distinctive style and sound. Really no winners, but that audience won by seeing those legends cuttin’ that night.

[@RKING2566]

wow two of my favs how have i not seen this

[@daisyharmon4506]

Hey

[@bluesboy54321]

It’s all great .. but just listen to the band behind them .. Fuck that’s one tight band... what a groove

[@ramsfire]

I'm just sittin' here with chills....at the feet of The "Masters"

[@OGStazzy]

Nothing more beautiful than to people going in and out of each other with guitars

[@KAYZ-of2hw]

Best picking & grinning I ever heard !!!

[@Nounismisation]

Bloody hell ... They're having such a hoot! So am I right now!

[@davidmarks509]

wow that was super good everyone is having a great time

[@MrFrankeesh]

I saw Mr Collins back in late 80's, never been right since

[@NealCaen]

22 years old I just barely started playing guitar sometimes I wanna quit because I think about my age & I might be too old to learn but then I find videos like these and they give me huge BOOST ! these guys are fucken awesome I had a huge smile the whole video . thank you for uploading this .

[@Truthdosentexist69]

Collins one of my favorite blues guitarist

[@usposse]

crazy crazy what a show wow unbelievable incredible performance !!!! 2 of the best ever right there !!!

[@riffdigger2133]

On headphones the bassist is like a machine locked in, with a real flair not a note out of the pocket.

[@ministrychicago1]

Spectacular!!!! Been to "Legends" 100's of times. Great Vid!!!!!!!!

[@ALLILIKE1MaBeL]

Lucky guy!

[@Exakta66]

Where is Legends btw? I saw Buddy with Junior Wells back in the 80's and he did the thing with the long guitar cord where he walked through the audience...even going outside and playing on the sidewalk at one point...that was at the Lone Star Cafe in NYC...

[@ministrychicago1]

Legend's is in Chicago.

[@Bornysblues]

Albert Collins gives the "no shit showdown" over here!

[@coldcuts113]

Thank you for posting!! I was going to play along but had to stop and just watch those 2 !!

[@bluesdog88]

WOW What an awesome jam, cleary they are both having fun, that's what it's about isn't it? Music isn't and never will be a competition....thanks for the upload ;)

[@zakhart8082]

Wow, Albert goes all out with some pretty cool guitar work at 1:15 , Buddy does have some good stuff but Albert's tone is my favorite

[@robertmacphee1120]

Nothing but the real thing makes my heart sing this is the real thing

[@stuartkirsh2633]

What a stark contrast in tone and intonation.

[@strongstrummin4078]

Buddy sounds like mess and Albert sounds killer

[@ilpostinomotociclista270]

And Debbie Davies looking starstruck. I saw the great Albert Collins in San Diego in the late 80’s. After breaking a string and handing his guitar to a roadie, he headed to the bar and Debbie took over the show. She was phenomenal. I saw her many years later at a club on the other side of the country and was able to tell her the story of when I first saw her play.

[@jonnythegreek1]

Yeah!! Two masters gettin' after it!!! i miss u, albert!!!

[@arm.m.1184]

Two masters break the srings like misterians...

[@chuckgills580]

Cgilbert Collins and Guy brought the meaning of awesome to a different level May peace be unto them both

[@Forchitaa]

The winner is the black guy with a fender

[@NoorKhan-786]

+Forchitaa - dead right ;-)

[@green323turbo]

Telecaster beats Strat for once

[@thegreatestdao]

Both were fenders

[@BackToTheBlues]

I think Forchitaa was suggesting it was a draw.

[@01kid01]

Backtotheblues you're so clever ! ;-)

[@ramonsanchez7961]

This duel was in July 1987 Buddy Guy's Birthday 🎸🎸🎸🥁🎹

[@LUX_8]

I wish I could seen this live. This duel was an obvious draw. I knew Buddy was a beast but Albert more than held his own.

[@jondough4227]

Debbie Davies on stage on Alberts left... I luv you Debbie

[@hellenmoore7878]

Outstanding!!!

[@petrucarp2512]

Beautiful music!

[@BackToTheBlues]

Albert's doing some lovely 'organ stab' chord work on the offbeats of the ones and threes behind Buddy's playing...

[@captainbart]

Just another show, when everyone got paid......and legends were made. Watched this from the bar, holding an empty beer bottle..........

[@donemilyanobulgaresse7479]

Super guitar fuel forever in time

[@JGPorcello]

Albert's sound always kills me.

[@ramsfire]

The "IceMan" with the "IcePick" Signature..I think in Classic Music Circles its referred to as: "STACCATTO"

[@Donnagilbert6497]

This is magnificent! I’ve seen them both. Giants!

[@dewaynewhite2928]

the fans got their money worth and a memory that would be forever in their minds Mr . Albert Collins is no longer here it would have been great to see this performance Wow!

[@countrymusicguitarclassics]

Two of the best!!!! Love it.

[@patcoughlin3104]

I don't know but these guys are swinging razors

[@rpmblues7018]

Like em both but The Iceman is the bomb. Good to see Debbie Davies too.Saw her and Coco Montoya together many times. I believe it was at the 1997 Doheny Blues Festival when I saw her leading Jeff Healy by the hand thru the crowds.

[@emmittwine4159]

My God ! ... Love this 🎸🔥🎸🔥🎶🎶🎶

[@deacontheseer4804]

Two all-time greats. Damn they both had a beer later and laughed about it.

[@Ghost1126]

I was there for this..... Little known fact: Beck and Santana were there too.....and Eddie Shaw and Vaan Shaw....and Hubert. Great fun , great gig..... I hope someone has video.....

[@JGPorcello]

Wow, Albert's tone always knocks me out.

[@Cottonmouth88]

Mr. Albert shoot and scoot just like real gentleman

[@philipscott3241]

Damn, that falsetto! DAMN!!😱

[@rguitar101]

Great jam...wish I could have been there to witness it...read most of the comments and yes, I think Albert killed it and took names...Buddy is well known for playing unique, wild, out of tune blues with an unconventional tone....he is certainly doing that here...and I think he's just owning his style....on the flip side Albert's tone and attack are razor sharp, and ultimately way more pleasing...

[@HopeIanHope]

Fantastic

[@ostendblues]

Budd a legend of the blues wil never be a king........

[@robertmalvicino5525]

The Master of the Telecaster...right up there with Roy Buchanan