College Students' First Time Hearing - Texas Flood Live at El Mocambo | Stevie Ray Vaughan Reaction

[@andyandalex]

Hey guys really sorry youtube made me block out the video overlay, when I tried to post it with the footage up for you guys it got blocked. I was able to post the actual video on Patreon so if you guys are interested in that the link is in the video description, either way the show was fucking amazing and we can’t wait to check out more Stevie!! 🔥

[@TexasMagnolia]

Andy & Alex wow, his videos are everywhere! Never seen him blocked!

[@johncampbell756]

Too bad you couldn't just show when he switched to behind his back. He's playing one note with his left hand and undoes the strap with his right hand, swings the guitar out and back behind him, reconnecting the strap, without it falling off his left shoulder, and continues to solo. another version he plays behind his head instead. Again. check out him and his brother during on Pipeline live.

[@gritter2112]

I saw Stevie 5 times in concert. Without a doubt best guitarist I've seen live. You should do Kenny Wayne Sheppard as well. There's a video of Stevie where he does a one handed solo that's amazing. I will post song or link here when I figure it out. Great reaction guys.

[@taracolwart3663]

Yay!! Love it!!! Andy I’m digging your shirt. Sorry to hear about the block, I will check it out on Patreon. Thanks for always posting such great content. 🔥🔥

[@MrDeadstu]

Thank you guys for more Stevie Ray, obviously you liked, I agree that live is the best way to see SRV, although we all listened to the shit out of his albums. There is footage/video of SRV and Albert King sitting on a stage ripping back and forth, it is amazing to watch, check it out.

[@fried2styles]

Blues checklist: 1) face-melting intro: CHECK 2) weather-related relationship problems: CHECK 3) refers to self in 3rd person: CHECK 4) Slowed-down interlude: CHECK 5) Screeching bend that threatens to break all the strings: CHECK 6) At 8:43, plays guitar behind his back: CHECK

[@jamesritacco1693]

A+ and 3 gold stars.

[@ellenemmerich7006]

"Weather-relatied relationship problems" NUFF SAID

[@cracky_wainwright]

Yes! Great comment. ~~ "weather-related relationship problems: CHECK"

[@jim78us1]

That's like your blues name is an infirmity, plus an animal or inanimate object found on a farm, plus a President. Fat Wagon Washington. Deaf Mule Jackson. Blind Goat Taylor.

[@randyandrews5389]

Carful fellas, your faces are gonna freeze like that. It’s OK, we all went through it.

[@mizLaRaine]

Lol! We all DID go through it

[@shaneheavy67]

Stank face

[@kianpa1]

So true!

[@carlaharrington5120]

Stevie face!!

[@kremna5]

Been there hahahaha

[@daveswallow8351]

The greatest guitarist of all time, absolutely magical!

[@waynestumbo2408]

@@johnnyfoe707 legendary

[@wayneoneal7952]

I respect your opinion and he was truly great but not the greatest! Those are some big shoes to fill! I could go on and on with the lists of great 🎸 ists..Robin trower...tony iommi....Michael shenker... Jimmy Hendrix..Alex lifeson..jimmy page...Eric Clapton...eddie van halen..there are so many..any one of these I mentioned could take the title. And there are many I didnt name who are great! Jimmy Hendrix is the one who if you watch his performances ..damn the mf played upside down! That's right!

[@wayneoneal7952]

I'd like to add though that an argument could be made for SRV being the greatest! He surely was extremely talented! Id say he was prob one of the top 5 greatest blues players! I'm saying nothing wrong with having him as your greatest! He's def worthy!👍

[@HamiltonRb]

Dave Swallow people throw that expression around way too liberally. You mean you liked him the best, which is fine. Everyone has an opinion

[@libertylion6088]

When your body forgets how to head bob to the music because you are too stunned by what you are actually seeing and hearing.

[@PaulScherdell]

Lol

[@alexfromandyandalex8032]

Accurate 😂

[@jbvaav8474]

For real

[@susankruckemeyer4365]

I love these reaction videos, the faces when he starts to SING!

[@99looky]

Catchin' flies.

[@sec2112]

When John Mayer inducted SRV into the R&R Hall of Fame, he described his playing as "rage without the anger." Seems appropriate.

[@kathynicholson103]

His older brother Jimmie (who played for the Fabulous Thunderbirds) once said, "Stevie plays guitar like he's breaking out of prison"! 😂🤣

[@emc2614]

Meyer homself has made hos bones making girls wet their undies, but that mother can flat out play...

[@Glassandcandy]

michael cappello for real. His original music/songwriting is garbage but his technique and skill in playing is impeccable and anyone who says otherwise is a liar

[@ericgordon8794]

Say what you want about John mayer. He can flat out play. Check out Chicago guitar blues fest." Who did you think I was."flat out kills it

[@helenwilliams7065]

@@Glassandcandy you talking about Mayer or SRV? I've never heard the word garbage applied to SRV before, so just curious.

[@ladylovestoscrap]

This is my first time ever hearing this guy, and WOW I love it!! WOW, JUST WOW!!!

[@philstone2627]

Jody Moore how have you never heard Stevie day Vaughn?!!!!!lol.sorry,not judging ,just amazed

[@ladylovestoscrap]

@@philstone2627 I dont know, but now that Ive heard his bluesy sound, I love it!

[@philstone2627]

Ya,the guy can really slay it,check out his version of little wing,well,really can't go wrong on anything from srv.have a nice day

[@janawebb6490]

@@ladylovestoscrap he is truly amazing once in a lifetime legend

[@jr-xs9tf]

Prepare to binge on his stuff. You can't stay away.

[@marcosborne4974]

I live in Austin and he was the best blues guitar player ever! He used to sit in and play with my brothers band back in the 70's. He is truly missed.

[@teedawg11]

Was in Austin when he recorded Live Alive . It sold out in under 2 hours . At the time it was a record .

[@HamiltonRb]

Marc Osborne You had another one down the road in Beaumont called Johnny Winter who could fly on the guitar. Saw him several times in concert

[@rickb4806]

So cool.

[@codjh9]

He sure is. I was living there when he died in the accident and it was like - see, I can't explain it. I don't know if flags were lowered to half-staff, but they should've been.

[@wendellburkhart2483]

Really !??? Who was your Brothers Band if you don't mind answering that ... because I would love to just listen to anybody that's ever played with Him ! That would be the Greatest thing in the Music World that anyone could ever ask for !

[@robertsimmons3336]

Truly the Master!! I literally sat and cried the day he passed. I'm a drummer and he was an inspiration to me such a force! Great reaction!!

[@PaulScherdell]

Me too, like losing family. Saw him and Jeff Beck on the same ticket... that was kind of AWESOME. Him and Beck wailed "Goin' Down” at the end together, all smiles through it all. They admired each other a lot. If Jeff Beck and Eric Clapton like you as much as they did; I think you got something.

[@kencramer1697]

The entire state of Texas just stopped when it was announced. The spring rains here in Texas is the state crying for her lost sons. The flood years are when she has been listening to SRV on the wind.

[@tarmaque]

@Thundertrain Funny, in the sense of strange, thing. I was actually building a pup trailer that day with the radio on when Iris Harris (Portland Oregon DJ) came on in tears to tell us all what happened. I had a similar reaction. Just shock so deep you couldn't think.

[@KGS-mu6iw]

Same. I cried like a baby for four days. I was inconsolable.

[@vincentjoyce5100]

Died on my birthday. Think about him annually.

[@PaulScherdell]

Used insanely heavy 13 gauge strings which would tear apart most any player’s hands. They were necessary because he bent like nobody. Had gorilla strength hands.

[@sylviafarese8837]

Paul Scherdell He used to use super glue cause his fingers did get tore up. Super glue and keep playing.

[@mrbrianc]

John Mayer said he might make it maybe a minute playing a solo on one of SRV's guitars before his hands hurt

[@patroscher6240]

Yeah and at times he would even break one of those 13s. The man was phenomenal and no one comes close.

[@davidlosey431]

It's those strings and the fact that he bends all of them to get those super fat Trainwreck bends that sound so cool

[@Nitsua_Atayha]

13-15-19-28-38-58 and a 60 if he could find a 60

[@grantschuchter3332]

It had to be his best version of Texas flood, He’s got the fullest sound of any guitarist I’ve ever heard. Pure tenacity man

[@guitarprism]

Grant Schuchter This is a lightning in a bottle performance, tone wise. I’ve never heard him sound better.

[@s550danny]

@@guitarprism his tone on his last live at Austin city limits performance was out of this world. Especially on “couldn’t stand the weather” and “tightrope”

[@craenor]

Helps also that Double Trouble is a criminally underrated rhythm duo.

[@lizdoty1620]

It's great watching a new generation appreciating the music I grew up with. We didn't have the technology to enhance music. The music industry couldn't create a star back then. You were either an artist or you weren't.

[@Rick-or2kq]

"The music industry couldn't create a star back then. You were either an artist or you weren't. " Well put, and that is why I think the younger people are reaching back into when music was put out by "artists", not by auto tune and marketing.

[@conroecurio5145]

Amen, preach

[@emc2614]

Amen brother...you could play, or you could play at your local bar for free beers...big honkin' difference...

[@emc2614]

SRV was just stupid talented...inly a handful with his ability, even less with his passion. You guys need to bone up on some of the greats...you touched on one, but don't yet know enough or haven't been exposed enough to his raw talent. Terry Kath of Chicago. Dig into any archives of his recordings, or watch every piece of live footage you can find...rerely gets the credit he's honestly due...and the sleeper of today: John Meyer...that m'r f'ker can PLAY..

[@meredithtyson3408]

One of the few guitar titans that can bring a tear to my eye. Gone too soon. RIP SRV. ❤

[@anthonyk.slater9933]

Dude you just don't know how good your reaction made me feel....You young guys.....G-E-T-.....I-T.......! You totally understand the instrument, the feel, the tone, and yes just how f*cking good Mr. Stevie Ray Vaughan was!! ......John Mayer who's ok......actually did an induction of SRV and Double Trouble into the Rock and roll Hall of Fame....you should here what he has to say about the MAN!! .....Stevie Ray Vaughan - Rock N Roll Hall of Fame Induction (part 1) 2015

[@derekfletcher8934]

I forget where I heard it but didn't John admit that he basically is a SRV ripoff lol? Maybe not in such exact words. But you can totally tell in JM's early style. I love him with Dead and Company long live Grateful Dead long live the blues!

[@alexfromandyandalex8032]

I appreciate that man, SRV is by far my favorite guitarist. A true legend and I’m glad I can explore some more of his stuff.

[@jakub8302]

I wouldn’t call Mayer ok. He’s definitely a great guitarist. Just no where near SRV’s level

[@coolray99]

You should definitely watch BB King & John Mayer play together on KZbin. Just because he's not as good as Stevie Ray doesnt make him an "okay" guitarist. If you play with BB, you're a good guitarist. Period.

[@rickpaul4216]

The other thing Stevie does like no one else is that he plays in a continuum. Most blues guitarists use individual riffs with space between. In long format blues playing, players like BB King and Eric Clapton often use short bursts, one to the other. SRV plays continuously with one riff leading seamlessly to the next to the next to the next. It is truly jammed and spontaneous as well. It is equivalent to channeling. It is super human and soul inspired. His playing is sublime.

[@recoiltm04]

Stevie is putting you guys in a trance! I love your reactions! 😊😊😊👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻R.I.P. S.R.V.

[@kxcd]

Both of your faces watching this are priceless...especially Alex's...HAH!!

[@alexfromandyandalex8032]

kxcd what can I say my favorite hasn’t disappointed me yet 😬

[@shaneheavy67]

Stank face

[@lateramae]

HOLY FUCKING SHIT!!!! (Sorry for the language). I am in shock, I had to watch the live video myself and my jaw was literally dropped both times (one from this video and one from the live video), but dude, HOW IS THIS LEGAL?!?!?! He's so good and unbelievable he can play guitar behind his back! COMPLETELY UNREAL!!!! A 10 isn't even enough to rate this guy, maybe a 100/10. Just amazing and WOW!!!!!

[@racerfink]

His MTV Unplugged sets are legendary as well. He does a few songs on a 12 string, and the sound is amazing. The ability to play a 12 string “acoustic” that cleanly makes you wonder what planet he’s from.

[@racerfink]

Not the best recording of it, but Mtv keeps pulling down this video every time it pops up. Watch it while you can! kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWmkhaSFpcRnl7c

[@craenor]

He cracked the neck on that borrowed Guild 12 string because his hands were so damn strong and he only knew one way to play: All-in.

[@grelch]

Stevie never made a mistake. Gilmour is my all time guitarist, but he hit clunkers all the time. Also, Stevie supposedly used strings that were as thick as as coat hangers, and he could bend all 5 at the same time. You guys should watch the rest of the El Mocambo show on your own time some night. Every song is spellbinding. I miss Stevie. Saw him live many times. I knew it was a privilege to witness him in person at the time, and I'm glad I got to do it so often. Talent like his is mercurial, and is frequently taken from us too soon.

[@JayTor2112]

In a way it's hard to call him a "guitarist", the guitar was basically another appendage of his body. He could speak with it as effortlessly as he could speak through his mouth.

[@lisamonderewicz2832]

Brilliant!

[@stevenm.6886]

Not much head bobbing during this one 😂😂 how can you when you’re watching a man choke the shit out of a guitar? All you can do is try to keep your jaw from dropping 👍🏼

[@FloridaManRacer]

ROFL. SRV did more amazing playing in the intro to this song alone than most do on 6 full albums lolol.

[@NZLatic]

Stunning, and Live at the El Mocambo was one of Stevie’s best performances. His version of Lenny is really worth watching. Brings a tear to the eye!

[@charleymaysjr4177]

The looks on your faces are so priceless!!🤣🤣🤣🤟🤟

[@jacobin1159]

Andy. I see you closing your eyes to be entranced by the music, but then quickly realizing you must watch SRV and his amazing skills. Keep on Rockin' guys!!!

[@daveswallow8351]

Please please please do Tin Pan Alley live at Montreux with Stevie Ray and Johnny Copeland, its the most amazing thing I have ever seen live!

[@joebauers8031]

David Swallow legendary epic performance. Life Without You Live from New Orleans 1985 is sick too.

[@saschaschneider6355]

Yes, yes and yes again. Two completely different guitarists and singers but they work so well together

[@halfogre7843]

johnny copeland is a badass too another texas blues player

[@guitarprism]

His best live performance, besides Texas Flood live at El Mogambo. It was as if a lucid dream. Perfect. !

[@charleymaysjr4177]

Oak Cliff just south of Dallas! His brother Jimmy and the Fabulous Thunderbirds not bad either!!

[@nwmonk3105]

SRV is a virtuoso. David Bowie was the first to feature him as a session guitarist on Bowie's 1983 Album "Let's Dance". All through the album you hear David Bowie backed by SRV's phenomenal artistry.

[@independenceltd.]

Yep, SRV's debut, "Texas Flood", was actually recorded a month before "Let's Dance" but was released 2 month's later than Bowie's album.

[@tarmaque]

Yeah, and Stevie was quite angry when the video came out for _Let's Dance_ (the single) and it showed Bowie playing his guitar solo. Justifiably so. I'm not saying David Bowie can't play guitar, but he's no Stevie Ray Vaughn. That guitar solo is like a fingerprint. This was before SRV was famous though so Bowie got away with it. Related: My ex went with a girlfriend to see Men At Work in Portland back in the 80's, not because she liked the band that much but because her girlfriend got free tickets and backstage passes from Men At Work's drummer, who sat next to her on a flight. So they went to the concert and guess who the _opening act_ was? Stevie Ray Vaughn and Double Trouble. Men At Work was huge right then, so the audience booed SRV when they started to play. My ex's response was "What? This guy is great!" Shows the fickleness of music consumers of any era. Then they went backstage and met Men at Work and got stoned with the drummer (Jerry Speiser) who was a good 13 years older than they were at the time. She said most of the band was cool, but Colin Hay was a real asshole.

[@allensams1773]

The Bowie video has David Bowie faking it over SRV's licks. . . Soooo Wrong! ! !

[@steveschellenberg7485]

I don't like the Lets Dance album, except for the guitar parts

[@stephens9462]

Bowie heard a unsigned and unknown Double Trouble play at the Montreux Jazz Festival and was blown away. Funny thing was they were boo’d there because the crowd was there to see acoustic music that night and probably had no idea what they were witnessing. Well Bowie asked him to play on his new album. He also wanted him to go on tour as part of his band but SRV wasn’t interested in that and wanted to do his own thing and said no. Considering he was still unsigned and broke it took guts. Anyways Jackson Browne also discovered them at Montreux and invited them to use his home studio, which they used to get a record deal. At the time blues was considered a dead genre at least commercially and despite the obvious talent nobody wanted to sign them. SRV essentially made blues cool again.

[@vickieray]

I’ve been a fan of SRV for many years. His guitar skills are so over the top that I think sometimes people forget how great his vocals are!! The feeling & emotion that oozed from this man was something I’ve never seen before 🎸🔥🔥🔥🔥🎸🎤🔥🔥🔥🔥🎸 I feel we won’t ever see it again ♥️

[@chrisweidner4768]

Greatest live performance of any genre. Ever. This performance needs to be watched. When he plays behind his back and sings. Otherworld genius.

[@Matt..G]

‘Live at the Mocambo’ could be the best SRV concert video out there. *Please check out Stevie playing the extremely soulful rendition of the song “Lenny” from this same concert. I can’t think of another example of a guitar player getting so much feeling from playing a song. -Rock on guys!

[@moncorp1]

Austin City Limits and Montreux Jazz Festival are just as good.

[@broken927]

Smoke , sweat and soul. Stunning.

[@quercuslobata1854]

I second this request.. the entire concert is amazing, and 'Lenny' is just so awesome. You gotta check it out!

[@johnolson733]

Stevie's playing grabs your heart and soul and never lets go.THE BEST EVER!!!

[@1865Cowboy]

Gentlemen, thank you for not stopping and commenting during the music. It lets us enjoy it all the more. I saw one guy put up thought balloons so the viewers knew what he was thinking, I thought that was an original idea.

[@benjaminconrad3674]

Jamal aka jamel I think xD

[@TexasMagnolia]

OMG, I nearly fell over myself running to get here when I saw the caption! THANK YOU.

[@andyandalex]

@Texas Magnolia 😁🔥❤️🤟🏻

[@MrSmeggypaws]

Glad you gentlemen liked it so much. And I loved your reaction when SRV swung the guitar behind his back! I was blown away the first time I saw it myself. Keep up the great work!

[@DrMorb1us]

As good as SRV is to listen to, it's not until you watch him play that you get the full SRV experience. Thanks guys, this was awesome.

[@kxcd]

Had "Live at El Mocambo" on VHS and it blew me away when I watched it the first time. I've since got it on DVD. Stevie was the greatest. He finally cleaned up and then tragedy struck..

[@NZLatic]

kxcd me too VHS long gone but still have the DVD. RIP SRV!

[@cabansinleaf8867]

Was lucky enough to see him live, and I knew I had seen a level of musicianship like no other

[@rdhudon7469]

An amazing thing about SRV is often he would get local bands to open for him . A friend of mine was lucky enough to have the honour . I saw him twice and the energy in the audience is an indescribable experience . You can literally see SRV having an out of body experience . RIP

[@jimmyboy131]

SRV was a beast. A genuine bluesy force of nature.

[@ellenemmerich7006]

WELL SAID!

[@andydurazo5337]

Love the looks of astonishment and/or just amazement at his playing.

[@strings53notlob50]

I saw him live every year from 1983 to when he died in 1990. Just mind blowing concerts.

[@flordelis365]

You're lucky!

[@kellypowell1483]

You were one lucky human! How I wish I could have seen him live.

[@TheBlaster54]

That face look is called “Stank Face”.

[@jackscott5593]

Stevie would also release that emotion by yelling right before he rips into a solo. A classic example is Texas Flood at Austin City Limits in 83, and Tightrope at Austin City Limits in 89. Both audibly showcase the vocal expression to accompany the facial expression. What else can be said about him? He's simply the best ever.

[@jonathansmith3742]

SRV baby! I caught him 5 times, each one better than the other. There is no better blues guitarist. The groove is great. Double Trouble always did a fine job backing him up.

[@Mark_McC]

my favorite comment of all time about Texas Flood Live at the El Mocambo is that it's an encyclopedia of Electric Blues guitar, couldn't agree more!!!

[@hcjames31]

I LOVE how you LOVE Stevie Ray Vaughan. Once again, I have stories, or REALLY my brother has sooo many stories of seeing SRV and being at his concerts here in Texas. The man truly would go into another state of consciousness while playing and would just channel the most unbelieveable, original sounds that were truly like NO OTHER. I'm loving the southern rock and blues that I've seen you guys listening to!

[@joebauers8031]

Stevie live is always the best option. Riviera Paradise being the one lone exception. IMHO. You gotta do Lenny and Little Wing next if you haven’t. Stevie’s catalog of insanely good songs is massive. Dude was the GOAT, also IMHO....

[@miajohansen9950]

In my opinion, SRV and JH is both #1. Stevie, in my opinion, is the greatest guitarist of all time. The way he plays, the way he writes, the way he enjoys the music. He knows he's awesome. Sadly, he died in a helicopter crash in 1990. Love you Stevie ❤️❤️

[@miajohansen9950]

@Yoda Cane It does actually. A great man and musician gone way too soon. Unfortunately, there are many more than him. But Stevie was one of the few ones who deserves to be called a legend.

[@Rick-or2kq]

I will add another, Jimmy Page!

[@rubbersole79]

And probably one of my favorite blues singers ever.

[@steveratcliffe2181]

This is my favourite reaction of you two so far. I think Andy was in a trance, it was so good. Great analysis too.

[@Donnagilbert6497]

Great reaction! Stevie, I’m sure, is so happy looking down and seeing so many young people falling in love with his playing. He was as sweet as he was talented. Thank you for continuing to share him with the world! ❤️ Donna G

[@christineputman4850]

Thank you, Donna That was beautiful

[@Chiller1967]

Do Little Sister from Austin City Limits where he breaks a string mid song

[@davenissenbaum9227]

And changes guitars without missing a note .. Stevie Ray's the man. Thing is he knows it ..

[@marymargaretmoore9034]

Watching your faces was priceless! I had many chances to see Stevie Ray live in my hometown, but like an idiot I didn't and will regret it for the rest of my life. You can tell that Jimi was a huge influence. btw, have you guys ever heard the Hendrix albums Axis Bold As Love or Electric Ladyland? If you haven't, you need to! I have many favorite guitarists, but Jimi, SRV, Page and Gilmour are my absolute faves. Thanks for doing this!

[@goldendusty1951]

Their faces remind me of Mama Cass’s when she saw Janis Joplin sing for the first time @ Monterey Music Festival😊

[@marymargaretmoore9034]

@@goldendusty1951 Yeah!

[@maryann8154]

Thank you for playing Stevie True Texas pride..... Need to get live footage

[@michaelhowell7275]

I saw him 4 times. Once in Chicago in 78 when no one even ever heard of him opening up for Bob Segar at Chicago fest. Saw him the night he died at Alpine Valley. Best I ever seen but my favorite is Terry Kath from the band Chicago. Check them out if you get the chance.

[@peterhineinlegen4672]

I never got to see him. I had a few chances in the late 80's but I was broke. I was at Boot Camp at Great Lakes when he died. We didn't get t.v. or newspapers, but one of the Company Commanders brought in a clip from the paper and told us SRV had died.

[@detroitrocker4098]

Terry Kath was masterful! RIP gone way too soon!!

[@bgarrison67]

Kath was amazing in his day especially his work with the wah pedal.

[@lottiefaith6935]

I'm with you, Alex, he's my favorite of all time guitarist, I mean really. He didn't know how to read music, he said trying got in his way, he just played from his heart.

[@shanemccormick6072]

People don't understand just how good he is he used to break guitar strings all the time so you started using very heavy guitar strings I've heard his e-string was as high as 16 gauge do you realize how strong your fingers have to be to bend and manipulate streams that heavy? People that knew him said his hands were freakishly huge and strong if you watch his videos closely you can tell he's bending up to three strings at a time! I can't stress enough how impressive he is most guitars if not all if they were to pick up his guitar they would never be able to play it like him.

[@shirleymuhleisen683]

And he was a slight build guy, maybe 5’6 and very thin-but with extremely strong hands

[@shanemccormick6072]

@@shirleymuhleisen683 his hands were freakishly strong he also put so much energy into every show I bet he lost a couple of pounds every concert just from sweating his ass off

[@shanemccormick6072]

It's obvious people can tell he was a great guitar player but I don't think they understand just how special he was

[@bcummings2187]

Let's not start mystical rumors......in his prime his string gauges were 13 15 19 28 38 60....and he tuned down a half step to Eb which helps with heavy gauge strings .......and these are heavy no doubt....he was a beast. It's one thing to play one song maybe with this intensity......he played the whole set ...every song with this intensity. No one in my opinion has matched it since.

[@BTAColorado]

SRV and Johnny Copeland doing Tin Pan Alley together, true Blues power! Stevie is like a kid on Christmas playing with one of his idols

[@clutchfloyd1716]

My fav SRV collaboration! Killer

[@melaniewillett4522]

Unbelievable talent. RIP SRV. Love your music

[@johnwjr7]

With Stevie Ray Vaughn it's always better to watch the live versions if you can. You can see as well as feel the intensity in his playing.

[@757optim]

I've watched that video many times. Stevie is so awesome live, but somehow not being able to see him this time makes you focus on his playing in a way that raises your appreciation for the perfection of his ability to do those things you described - including being so flawless in transitioning to his back that you can't tell by sound when he does it. Stevie truly did what he was born to do. RIP SRV.

[@ericmcdonough8193]

Anything from Austin City limits '89 is golden. Keep up the great work.

[@jefmullins7494]

That bass sets the tone i own this vhs n dvd watched probably 100 times every time amazing

[@davethompson2881]

I was so lucky to see SRV live and I was utterly blown away. The feel in those hands is almost unparalleled in electric blues. And yes, I felt like going home and throwing my Strat in the garbage....

[@realmusicforever7086]

both of your reactions were priceless.i still get that way anytime SRV is teaching the guitar who the master is.the greatest of all time,SRV...

[@bobpaikowski8500]

Eric Clapton said that SRV was like an open channel and that if he watched him for too long he would start feeling insecure about his own talent. There's a video out there somewhere, I can't remember where it takes place, where SRV is doing almost an entire Jimi behind his back and singing as well. At the end, he just walks over to his amp, turns everything off, turns back to the audience, shrugs his shoulders and walks off stage laughing. Incredible.

[@pamela1144]

Saw him three times!! Absolutely sublime ❤ ❤❤ Love and miss him everyday.

[@alexfromandyandalex8032]

Pamela Hammons jealousss 😫

[@pamela1144]

@@alexfromandyandalex8032 I totally understand. I wish you could have seen him too!

[@holyworrier]

Eric Clapton caught a Stevie show in the early days and was amazed that he never got lost in a solo. Amazed at the fluid nature of his playing.

[@LerxstDirkPratt]

You boys need to check out Stevie Ray Vaughan playing "Testify" on his 1990 MTV Unplugged performance. Just Stevie and his 12 string....a beautiful thing.

[@xr4tihonk]

Since both of you are big fans of Stevie, you NEED to check out Jeff Healey. They were good friends and Stevie said he loved playing with Jeff because he was the only one who could keep up with him. Jeff was a Canadian guitarist who died of cancer in 2008 (41). Also, Jeff is blind and plays the guitar flat on his lap!!! Jeff Healey "See the Light": kzbin.info/www/bejne/najKgIiwpMmGbKc Stevie and Jeff playing Stevie's "Look at Little Sister": kzbin.info/www/bejne/aHnQfXmvq6urisU

[@barscotch]

Guys it's great that you're exploring this stuff. The entire "Live at the El Mocambo" performance was a complete masterpiece. "Texas Flood" and "Lenny" are my personal faves from that concert.

[@matthewdrake4385]

Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughan are my top two favorite guitarists. To this day, I don't think I've heard a bad song or performance from either player. Two that have influenced too many guitarists to name and nobody have come close yet.

[@janawebb6490]

Well said they are both truly magical

[@joelspringman7748]

Have you seen the video of SRV with Jeff Healy? It's phenomenal!

[@matthewdrake4385]

Yes I have, I forget what song. Liked Healy's unique style of playing. Another one gone before his time.

[@armadillotoe]

Seeing him play live and up close was an experience like none other. Before he hit it big I talked a friend into going to see him with me. Almost 35 years later he still thanks me every time I see him.

[@RMLtiger]

That my friends is why you always react to SRV live! Little Wing and Lenny from this same concert! Life Without You live! Tin Pan Alley Live with Johnny Copeland (another blues legend) live in Montreaux! I love seeing young people react to great old school real music. He’s the G.O.A.T. !!!

[@midwaymonster30]

These guys faces say it all. Stevie could melt your face and soul with his talent. The mightiest guitarist in history.

[@ratso1963mikel]

It's all about the feel boys...SRV has it. Watch him play some blues with Albert King and see two generations melt into one powerful blues performance.

[@crazydale1000]

I saw SRV 4 times.I would come home and look at my guitars and shake my head.SRV was a total fucking monster

[@jimithy47]

Stevie Ray Vaughan! No further input required.

[@faywallace7870]

I lived in Austin Tx all throughout my teen years and would go see him play live at zilker park almost every Wed night for free. I remember that Flood he wrote the song about . I also had the honor of meeting SRV in person once at a Christmas party in a Music Store. IT WAS AWSOME🎸😍

[@Metalheaddru]

Hey guys I remember reacting to this, his guitar work is amazing!! Keep up the great work mates!!

[@mikelucey5035]

Nice one Dru.

[@gadgetgirl6632]

Stevie Ray was amazing live! Not only was he one of the best guitarists ever, he was kind man with a sweet soul. The world definitely lost out when he died.

[@billyboblillybob344]

Right around 8:45 is about when SRV did his spin-o-rama and played behind his back...judging by their faces...lol

[@waynewallace9972]

One of the best shows I've ever seen, Everyone is fortunate that it was recorded.

[@thomasbianchino3116]

You guys are spot on about SRV. He's also my fave all time guitarist, and being an old dude I saw him twice, once in '84 and again in '86. I was supposed to see him in '87 but it was cancelled when he got injured in Europe when he fell off the stage, I'm sure partially due to inebriation as it was before he cleaned up. He may not be the best, but he's light years ahead of whoever #2 is. There is SRV, and then there's everyone else. :-)

[@charleymaysjr4177]

That's the Oak Cliff Texas Man being from Texas myself I've had the Great Great honor of seeing Stevie live several times so sorry you guys missed out in this awesome Legend!! Rock On Guys! By the way he's SIC!!🤟🤟🤟👍😎

[@TheAcworthdude]

Look up Stevie playing with Albert King!

[@Fuphyter]

Masterful guitarist he majorly kicked azz...every time RIP Stevie you are so very missed 💜

[@crazydale1000]

I saw SRV 4 times. Every show made me want to sell my guitars. The guy just had IT. He was born to play the guitar. Check out the smooth side of SRV.Listen to Lenny.

[@tommyjames3675]

Awesome job! Seeing you both just stop and sit there with an open mouth at the same time was excellent, SRV as good as it gets!!

[@jr-xs9tf]

Little bitty dude (five-six) with enormous hand strength and surreal talent and pure soul.

[@cristyrawks6325]

One of my fave guitar players and of course, he went down in history as the top 5 in roc history. Wish we could have been blessed with more years of this crazy man!! Saw him 3 times! Never will forget it!!

[@66THEOSU]

Legend...RIP Stevie, you are missed.

[@mikehigh4845]

If you are that mesmerized by a video of him playing. Imagine being 20 feet from him in concert as he shreds these songs and you're having an mind altering moment contemplating what you are seeing and hearing. Best showman I have ever seen.

[@jeaniebottoms7202]

Loved your reactions and love me some SRV. His live shows are pretty incredible. He does a wonderful cover of Jimi Hendrix’s “Little Wing”. The best version of it is probably the live version of his performance at the El Mocambo. I would enjoy seeing you react to it. Thanks for brightening my day!

[@TheDonnalovesmusic]

Wondering if you've listened to Pride and Joy by now .... Seeing him in person was quite an experience. He was totally a force of nature. Saw him in Baton Rouge at little club in the university area when he and Double Trouble opened for the Fabulous Thunderbirds. No one had heard of SRV yet. He had his following in TX but he just wasn't so well known outside his area yet. So, we loved the T-Birds and were really looking forward to seeing them in person. Ok, so opening act blew us away so much we were in shock. I mean, they even did All Along The Watchtower, a la the Hendrix way .... We just stared at each other for a few and somehow uttered "what the heck was that - who are those guys???" We were so discombobulated we had to gather our composure to see who we came there for - the Fab T-Birds. Fast forward to Jazz Fest in New Orleans a few years later. By then SRV was a super star and knocked out of the park. I still can vividly see his set at the Fest. Then during the Fest week, also saw them on the Riverboat that was so popular in N.O. at the time. Some called it the best bar in town. So, anyhow, it was inside, smallish, intimate and they once again were too mesmerizing. I am so happy I got to see him live 3 times! Learnning about his death was one of those experiences I remember exactly where I was and what I was doing. Headed down to a prime fishing area at my parents' house on the lake in Guntersville, AL and heard on the radio. Devastating. Ruined the fun for the day - sitting on the dock fishing and mourning.

[@evilvolts]

Stevie Ray Vaughn and Joe Bonamassa are both so amazing people al\/\/ays do doubletakes at their ability.

[@lisaw5604]

Your faces tell the tale... I have this performance memorized, so I LOVE how you appreciate what you are witnessing (per usual). Yes, live is the way to go! Next songs? "Look at Little Sister" or "Leave My Girl Alone" (there's a live version, where he's manhandling the hell out of his guitar -- I think he meant every word!) I'll check which venue. Good, solid review A&A! :)

[@TexasMagnolia]

The best video I’ve seen and it’s not been blocked; is George W. Bush Presidential Inauguration. SRV’s mini concert with big brother Jimmy on stage with him.