British guitarist analyses Stevie Ray Vaughan's ridiculous playing.

This is Stevie all over, 8 seconds in and he's already on another planet!. It's ridiculously good, this dude was one of a kind.
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[@gmanwaseverywhere2104]

And, he couldn't read music. He tried to learn, but stopped and just played from his heart and soul. He was the best blues guitarist of all times. Period. RIP

[@andymullarx6365]

It would be like putting training wheels on a bike for a kid that could already ride. It's a tool for the rest of us that don't have musical instincts that the prodigies do. Music makes sense to them early on the same way that spoken language does for kids at an early age. They don't need to learn to read music we need to learn to read music. The only deficiency they have is if they have to play something they haven't played for a long time. The Edge of U2 used to have somebody play his own music back to him in his presence to remind him of how to play certain songs. Beyond that sheet music and music theory might actually hinder their creativity if they took the time to study those things. Like they say if it ain't broke don't fix it.

[@rocketscientist14]

That’s how I play man. I’m 26 years old & have never knew how to read the music. I just feel it & it takes a lot of work and dedication lol. I’ve been playing for about 12 years.

[@fifthbusiness1678]

Among the best, certainly. But there are a lot of great blues musicians. Definitely the fastest!

[@gmanwaseverywhere2104]

@@fifthbusiness1678 I respect your post as I agree that there are a lot of great blues musicians, because I've been a blues fan for most of my life and am a huge fan of many past and present. But I admit to being a Stevie Ray fan above all, maybe more so influenced that way since he was so tragically killed barely 30 miles from where I lived then. So, to me, he will always be the GOAT.

[@buddyboy6071]

@@fifthbusiness1678 the fastest?

[@picketfence2028]

This guitar is literally part of his body. From his brain , reaches down his arms, through his hands, straight into those strings. He renders you speechless. Ain't nobody plays like Stevie Ray Vaughan. Nobody.

[@elconquistador98]

Not literally, but figuratively.

[@SetInStoneNow]

His brother Jimmie was pretty amazing too, with his band The Fabulous Thunderbirds. There's a video out there of Jimmie and Stevie playing together on one double-neck guitar. Mind-boggling!!

[@janbianucci3823]

Right on brother. Love SRV and still miss him so much, still hurts after all these years.

[@picketfence2028]

@travelling man Flawless ;)

[@jelhel700]

When it comes to rock: do nor forget Ted Nugent

[@WhySilverWhyNow]

In an interview with Eric Clapton still on you tube he talks about seeing SRV for the first time live where SRV was warming up for him at a gig in London. After watching SRV for a single song he went back stage and began a full on panic. He didn't feel he could follow SRV and genuinely had to pull himself together to get on stage. The interviewer chuckles when Eric made the comment. Eric stopped him and said, there wasn't anything funny about it. Eric described SRV, not as a guitar player...but "as an open channel to heaven"

[@mindyadkins5395]

Well said...it's hard to use words for this type of musician

[@skyent9513]

This is a true story but I think this happened with Hendrix instead of SRV. I think the first time Clapton heard SRV he was driving and had to pull over.

[@thesessionbandmanchester]

@@skyent9513 you are correct 👍🏼

[@MIKE-ej6ud]

@@skyent9513 yep, it was Hendrix.

[@BlindTom61]

@@skyent9513 I saw that video he was talking about Stevie ray.. When he experienced Hendrix it was in a club and it totally blew his mind.

[@ianramage1593]

There are a lot of amazing musicians, but SRV was in a class almost by himself. That unique tone was instantly recognizable. He played with passion, skill and intensity. R.IP. Stevie. Thanks for sharing, Fil!

[@harryprater9014]

Its amazing 30 years after his death...people are still talking about his talent. The man truly was a guitar god...

[@DAS1962]

The fact that you said 30 years ago scares me... i remember it well, i just didn't know so much time had passed

[@jamesgodwin7215]

Yeah I was fortunate to see him play just once. New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, early '80's. This girl I was with said " I know who you'd like to see". Had never so much as even heard of him. I can tell ya this though... I've seen nearly everyone worth seeing- that I've heard of- when I say that there never has been, ain't nobody around now, and the future ain't here so what can say? But he was easily the best performing blues rock guitarist ever. In MHO. IN just 3 songs I became a convert for life. Sure miss him.

[@ladybhive1210]

Yes Jesus he was

[@dannygjk]

What?! please tell me you made a math error and it's much less than 30 years!

[@harryprater9014]

@@dannygjk August 27, 1990..

[@dougcantrell6156]

Stevie didn't play guitar....Stevie was the guitar...

[@RommelEGH]

what a dumb comment stevie was the mike standd

[@StevieRayHendrick]

Amen man. That man was pure Magic. The best there is. The best there was, and the best there ever will be.

[@lindamallett1956]

Amen!!

[@jtmichaelson]

I think it was Jimmy Vaughan that once said, "Stevie loves only one thing more than the guitar, and that's his mother. And even then she has competition."

[@markdemell3717]

Oh yeah,mama carried us around for nine months,I love my mama more than any thing too Stevie.

[@shawnmclean7932]

Big deal, dogs do it.

[@unseelie63]

Technique is important, obviously,but if there's no feeling to it,it leaves me cold.Stevie Ray was... transcendent.I was heartbroken when he died.

[@aliciasymchych3508]

I’m a classically trained violinist. I was blown away when I heard SRV. More difficult licks then in the major concertos. But all that is subservient to the raw emotion of his work. A true genius, we won’t see his like again. If we could all listen and play with a fraction of his intensity and commitment, Lord, the things we could do.

[@NowhereMan7]

I'm a bus driver, and I think hes good too. I cant speak to how difficult his lick are as I play a different instrument.

[@DNA350ppm]

@@NowhereMan7 I'm an ex translator and language teacher, and I am not that musical, but when I get goosebumps I consider the music outstanding. I admire any musical talent as above all others! You keep your playing up with pride, it's a wonderful gift! 🐬

[@davidhosscowart5849]

“Eric Clapton made his guitar weep. Hendrix made his guitar cry. SRV made his guitar scream.” I dont know who said it but I can’t argue with it.

[@floyd7107]

SRV did all of those

[@tiqvahone]

I think Gary Moore did all three as well.

[@quix99]

John petrucci, and steve vai have quite the touch as well

[@franccape1811]

EC is a joke😂

[@slowhand8301]

Franc Cape hahahahahahah

[@kodiakfamily8032]

What amazes me the short little licks between singing with Stevie Ray Vaughan, each one is absolutely unique and I have no doubt that what he plays is not planned or scheduled it just happens. He sounds so dang good. His music just flows and it's pleasing to the ear. He is a one and only.

[@keithbrown1176]

Everyone says he sounded like Hendricks. I think he was the best rock and blues guitarist ever. Period. Never has been or ever will be another like him. God bless. RIP

[@tehf00n]

I never got that. Jimi was another level of creativity. Some people can make a song sound like it should. Jimi made a song sound like you never imagined.

[@Meriale46]

@ I agree, there is no best...only different. Prince was a hellava good guitar player too but no one ever seemed to take notice. There are many good and great players that have their own unique talent for playing.

[@mikeoneil5770]

As far as I’m concerned it’s down to SRV and Duane Allman, as far as “The Best Guitarist Ever” goes, and you could also throw Alvin Lee into that rarefied company...

[@sueprator9314]

@ Thank you. SRV had a southern soulful sexy swag to his energy that was infectious. Jimi was his own unique creation and rep'd the late 60's and early 70s like no other. It isn't just TECHNIQUE that makes the genius....both are mesmerizing and unique.

[@cra-craintenn6327]

People that say he sounded like Jimi Hendrix never heard Albert King play.

[@drewkey6437]

Stevie Ray Vaughn in my opinion is the greatest blues guitar player of our generation and a voice of gold to boot r.i.p Stevie there will never be another like you

[@wingsofpegasus]

Amen.

[@drewkey6437]

wingsofpegasus You should watch Stevie Ray Vaughn live at the montreaux music festival it's not a you tube video you should do because it's actually a couple hours long but it changed my whole perspective on rock n roll and guitar players in general thanks for the good content defenitely subscribing

[@robertrubey6594]

Drew kay I'm going to have to agree!!!!

[@rickheras5871]

NEVER AGAIN!!!!!! R.I.P......SRV

[@designstudio4483]

No..can't touch Albert King, or the originals. Too many notes

[@CLanzetta1970-]

Watching you laugh and smile when listening to him, makes me smile. I can tell your in AWE……❤❤❤❤! Great Job Fil…..as ALWAYS!❤!

[@wendy2cc]

I never thought that Stevie Ray ever received the acclaim and recognition that he deserved. He was a musical genius!

[@electric8668]

Maybe because he stole Albert King's signature licks as his own. But I agree he was a very capable guitarist.

[@Ken-ug8wd]

True but what guitarist hasn’t stolen licks from those amazing blues legends

[@electric8668]

@@Ken-ug8wd It's one thing to use another guitar players licks here and there but when you're playing Albert King's signature licks more than him it's a issue. SRV also copied his singing voice style from Larry Davis including his licks. He wrote and recorded Texas Flood in 1958 sorry if these facts are hard on you to accept. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mKDYnXhjns2Wpbs

[@Ken-ug8wd]

Electric these aren’t hard to expect so many guitar legends copied so many others.

[@electric8668]

@@Ken-ug8wd You seem to be unable to see the difference between copying a note here and there and flat out musical note for note plaglarism.

[@anthonyrodriguez2382]

Stevie had all the reason in the reason in the world to be conceited, but he was the most humble, gracious and caring person you could ever meet. The world would be a much better place if we had more people like him

[@wingsofpegasus]

Amen.

[@AvgDude]

Agree, he had several opportunities early in his career to tour with David Bowie and sign on as an individual act but he refused to leave his Double Trouble bandmates.

[@anthonyrodriguez2382]

AvgDude yup,and his band mates were so appreciative that he was willing to say no to glitz and glamour touring with David bowie.and be faithful to his brothers in band

[@spankdarsharmoot913]

When he was in Chicago, I along with 12 other cops were assigned to his protection detail. I expected the usual arrogant David Lee Roth type all full of himself. When he got out of the limo the first thing he did was put on that signature hat. As we approached him (mind you all of us were at least 220 and at least 6'3") he looked up at us smiled and said hey how y'all doin? Shook our hands and invited us up for lunch. Once in the suite, he sat a spell (Im a southerner sorry) and jawed with us. Honestly, one of the most cordial humble grounded men Ive ever met in my career. That 10 minute break turned into 2 hours and yes some of us went back when off duty to hang out. I recall one comment I made to him that made him widely smile....."Jimi would be proud of you" a true Gentleman that I will NEVER forget.

[@briscoesjug1026]

💯💯

[@ExtremeRecluse]

Real good players can subdivide of a 4/4 blues bar into 64 or 128 segments. To be able to maintain this intricate time keeping is amazing. A built in metronome. Then to overlay this wizardry with multi rhythm riffs and return to straight time at the twinkle of an eye. This dude is the master at keeping the audience on the edge of their seats with so many different ideas and motifs.

[@marybutt9239]

It’s strange how when you watch/hear a musician perform with soul, we shake our heads. And your expression. You are listening to heaven.

[@janbianucci3823]

Mary Butt Amen my friend

[@elvistochong1701]

I was a 15 when he passed away. I went to the mall the next day and bought "Texas flood". My first" cassette tape " of his .This made me want to pick up a guitar. He was so underrated and looked over, it was ridiculous.

[@lobserve1]

SRV's pimp outfits are almost as cool as his playing.

[@candicescott7176]

He's my male fashion icon...Texas boho chic hipster!

[@alanwoodwind5265]

It's like HuggyBear playing guitar...

[@guilhermetonon7267]

I like the outfit of this show

[@sherrieduncan6637]

Right 🙏

[@Biggummysmile]

My friend once said it looked like he couldn't decide which outfit to wear so he put them all on and it totally worked lol not too many people can carry that off.

[@carlajolly2480]

It was a natural gift to him. Jaw dropping amazement. Stevie Ray made it look so easy.

[@johannmckraken9399]

What is often overlooked is just how fantastic a vocalist SRV was. To be able to do the things he did with the guitar is totally beyond comprehension but he also had superb command of his voice. We were certainly blessed to have been able to experience this talent. Talent like this comes along so rarely. R.I.P. Stevie, you are missed!

[@lollito84]

I've seen him live in 1986 in Belgium. Got his plectre (pick), which was severly "injured" after a few songs. We were asking him to play Tin pan alley, after each song, and, at a moment, he start a song, and he heard us (we were just in front of him). So he stopped the song they were just beggining, and he sat in front of us on the front amp (return), and he play tin pan alley.... at one meter away from us.... True story.

[@kpmac1]

I was fortunate to see SRV live in May 1990 just a couple of months before he died. I skipped out on studying for my college finals. I got a pretty bad grade but it was so worth it. I’ve never been that emotionally drained when walking out of a concert before. It was an experience I’ll never forget.

[@tonysloggett106]

I saw Stevie play 6 different times. Before and after rehab and he NEVER failed to deliver. Ever.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Awesome!

[@DieselCat18]

Stevie's guitar playing is without question one of the all time greatest....and his voice (imo) was much underrated...terrific blues singer. He was the total package...R.I.P. Stevie Ray.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Yeah players who sing as well are always underrated. There are lots of players seen as great who just play, but I think if you sing too it's a higher level.

[@designstudio4483]

Voice too white

[@ChiefMiddleFinger]

I saw SRV at a small outdoor shed back in the 80's. This was before he was SRV. He wasn't fully developed at the time and the band was carrying him through the whole show. His recordings weren't even on the radio yet and I was hanging with the local musicians who were in the know, so to speak. I went to the show because other local musicians were going. He didn't have his signature tone and style dialed in, but you could detect something special was about to happen and it did. A few years later and Holy Mother of Pearls did it happen. He was on the radio from noon to night. Every party I went to played SRV. Those were the days !

[@zenawarrior7442]

One of the best guitarists I can think of. Came from his soul, no thought, jammed like mad. A great overlooked voice too. Thanks Fil😊🧡

[@koenstrobbe8101]

".. and i could just keep watching this video but i got to kinda remember to just hmm.. kinda talk " you just nailed it right there ! incredible self-analysis.

[@marcoe.6987]

To me, SRV made the blues fun. Once in a lifetime, we are lucky enough to see a gem like him. R.I.P. SRV!

[@BentbrooksRambles]

When you said Stevie was playing from somewhere else, you gave voice to something about him that astonishes me no matter how many times I watch him play: there is something other in his feel, almost as though he is merely a vessel giving form to some transcendent source of inspiration no one else can quite get to. It’s as though the world about him ceases to be when he channels that emotion: just divine inspiration, Stevie, and a guitar. There’s a purity to it, an unadulterated brilliance. Every time I watch this, every note-whether unleashed in a torrent of fury or coaxed from the lightest touch-every note feels fresh and new. And I leave feeling as though I’ve witnessed something no one else could do. Stevie pays such respectful homage to Jimi on other tracks. There are hugely talented players alive today: is there anyone with the chops, the feel, and the expression to honor Stevie and, in your opinion, truly do justice to a track like Tin Pan Alley? To evoke in spirit and style both something of Stevie’s brilliance (as Stevie did with Jimi) while still making the track his or her own?

[@BentbrooksRambles]

@@crouchjump5787 hence my use of “I” in the comment. Of course my opinion is subjective. No attempt is made to disguise it as anything else. You may also note that my ultimate phrasing-which acknowledges “hugely talented players alive today”-is interrogative, not declarative.

[@dvwegner]

His use of dynamics was insane. Especially with a cleaner tone, you could hear how his string gauge was so thick. I'm pretty sure you could tow a dump truck with his low E.

[@foxbodyblues6709]

No doubt. It’s his use of dynamics that makes him the best I’ve ever heard. He can attack the string like a linebacker or barely touch them and have a great clean tone. He can play in front of or behind the rhythm. He can play lead and he rhythm at the same time. It’s otherworldly how good he was

[@devakolb8045]

I didn't even realize that they hadn't started singing yet because the instrumental was so spectacular. Very hypnotizing.

[@Slinkygal]

It was spectacular.

[@onyxescence]

I experienced the same with Jeff Beck...I watched tons of his videos before I realized he doesn't even sing. I was shocked when it finally dawned on me. But yeah. When they're that good.

[@rexskiles6896]

@@onyxescence So true. Two of the best guitarist ever;

[@sloebone7399]

What’s crazy is Stevie’s playing is so unique and impressive, you can’t even describe it in words. The words don’t exist, you have to watch it and experience it.

[@fnmag6809]

Fil. When you listen to SRV play a song from live at the El. Magombo. Called Texas flood. I swear I can hear the guitar breathing. This man was probably the best guitarist for Blues music in our lifetime

[@guilhermetonon7267]

Tom Price i have that DVD

[@lthompson6750]

here's another good clip. watch Stevie's face kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZavlZeYp9-mfs0

[@thespiritof76..]

With out any doubt he was.

[@CarloCalcaterra92]

Sorry to be that person, the venue is called “El Mocambo”, but truly, I laughed hard for the misspelling. I’m assuming it’s just a typo, if it wasn’t, thanks for the laughter! That said, totally agreeing on that famous performance! Viva Stevie Ray per sempre!

[@brendavansickle6018]

Stevie was one of my homies. The Oak Cliff area of Dallas turned out a lot of great musicians, but none like Stevie. He lived and breathed guitar 24/7/365. RIP Stevie. You grew up in a difficult situation but overcame. BTW, he played 13s. Best I've ever been able to do is 10s. Then again, I'm female with small hands. I can play the notes, but I don't have what God gave you. You were the best.

[@ibsurfun]

Having been fortunate enough to see SRV live the man was hands down the best musician I have ever seen. What I noticed was what made him so great is he was just happy to be there doing what he loved.

[@sirgaryo]

Apart from his unbelievable playing,,, what a voice !!!!! 😍😍😍🎸👌🔥🔥🔥

[@twikid4134]

Loved how intensely you were watching this video. And you are right, he was on another planet, and we will never see the likes of Stevie ever again. Rock ON!!

[@jenniferdnoseworthy2348]

Seriously, the look on his face when he plays is like he’s feeling the notes in his blood, and it’s effortless!

[@reddog-ex4dx]

I remember the day he died. It was like the day the music died. This happened before the headlights on cars automatically came on when you started them. Almost everybody turned thiers on for weeks. It was such a huge blow. All the rock stations played nothing but SRV. Rock was never the same.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Yeah he's a massive loss to music.

[@rickdavis3593]

I've posted that same thing before. I lived in Houston at the time and every car on the freeways had their lights on going in to work the next morning, listening to Dana Steele from KLOL try to keep her composure while she reported Stevie's death.

[@katrenagunter5526]

reddog 458 😪😢

[@stevej.1428]

The two sudden unexpected deaths in music the moved me to tears were SRV and Randy Rhoads.

[@rickdavis3593]

Mine were Stevie Ray and Gary Moore may they both RIP.

[@kwagner122]

I think people who try and downplay Stevie's contribution to the blues really don't have a clue to what blues guitar is. He had a bit of everyone in him, from howlin wolf to BB King and on and on. The blues was always meant to grow and breathe, never to stagnate or be into a box that stifles the innovative spirit of the medium, it was meant to inspire yet still be true to itself. We have Stevie and Bonamassa because people like Wolf and Hendrix added their two cents to the style.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Yeah definitely, it evolves with time and Stevie certainly took it to another place.

[@bigmike2464]

He modernized Blues, while still respecting the traditions of Blues; the guitar was an extension of himself... he was an open channel, endless font... pure

[@gasaholic47]

Well stated. It’s precisely what he did.

[@tonyaosborne6881]

Out of this world talent, voice and humility...man.............damn all the music we missed out on with his passing.. Grateful we had him on this planet tho - he made it better

[@ddmagee57]

You forgot to mention his magical blues voice!

[@electric8668]

SRV is copying Black guitarist Larry Davis writer and performer of Texas Flood in 1958.

[@austino]

Electric 🤦🏼‍♂️

[@electric8668]

@@austino Larry Davis recorded Texas Flood in 1958 now listen and maybe even you can figured out that SRV singing is copying LD. kzbin.info/www/bejne/a2G1m3Z9i7WbmKM

[@natoalvarez5762]

And blacks copied whites 🤷🏼‍♂️. They just perfected it.history always repeats itself.

[@a2zme]

When Clapton first saw SRV he was blown away at his 'fluidity' .. no breaks .. no start again points .. just one fluid melody.. absolutely incredible.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Yeah it seems like he never has to think!

[@markrodgers3497]

Clapton also said SRV never "ran dry", he'd just keep great stuff coming.

[@LIHPIT]

a2zme who is Clacton

[@dinkthedank]

phil brown I believe he is talking about Eric clapton

[@jasonmoreno1969]

a2zme Thats what Eric Clapton said, He never got 'lost' he always knew where to go next.

[@U2U2ACDCACDC]

finally someone watching stevie who understands what hes looking at... so many people write him off as repeating the same licks and never leaving a blues box but there has and will never be another guitarist with the sense of timing and taste that stevie had. the fact that his playing was so reminiscent of the greats he learned from whilst also being genuinely unmistakable for anyone else to ever touch the instrument is a testament to the incredible talent that he was

[@wingsofpegasus]

Yeah when he covers Little Wing he actually really holds back on the speed showing he is much more than just a lick repeater!

[@marissashelley2362]

For me the most amazing thing about SRV is that he picked up his brother's guitar & taught himself how to play the guitar & could NOT read a note of music. He truly played from the heart!!!

[@angelahill3556]

Stevie was a individual. The world needs more.

[@gtw541]

Many say they hear Hendrix, yes.. but that tone is Texas.

[@82ndABTexKan]

Absolutely!

[@tonym994]

Texas produced a lot of great artists. but T-BONE Walker,(born on the Louisiana/Texas border),had an altogether different sound. he played behind his head before these guys were born, using one of those fat ,hollow electric guitars.even BB King always praised him. but none of this is a bad thing, he was a great player. just more polished sounding than Jimi or Stevie Ray. he was also a great blues singer. he wrote a blues standard .(they call it) "stormy Monday'.

[@82ndABTexKan]

@@flycast641 Skeeters in Onalaska,or The Dixie Chicken in College Station.

[@stevensanders7625]

Stevie LEFT texas.

[@scottcarter1689]

... "that tone tho'!"

[@vegaswoman7020]

Your face is My Face whn i hear Stevie on his Guitar. He leaves me Speechless. And for some reason I want to cry.

[@timjones6236]

I agree with you 100% brings tears to the eyes, feel it in the heart like tragedy and joy to the soul. The true meaning of the word Awesome!

[@Vegas702EsLV]

Tim Jones i can close my eyes and just FEEL him on the Guitar.... makes me Melt.

[@timjones6236]

You and me both :-)

[@anthonyrodriguez2382]

Bearded Lady 702 that's because the guitar didn't play him? He played the guitar

[@judyisbell]

MrS O., I know that feeling. It's the profound loss at having this gifted man taken away far too soon in such a senseless fashion. Pilot error, banking into fog rather than rising above it to see that the path was clear of rising terrain. We should still have Stevie with us, but we have to be content with what he left us in 35 years.

[@eddiehaskell1957]

Stevie Ray and the late great Johnny Copeland how cool is that! The audience are lottery winners .

[@gratiacynthiamaiaporto1596]

One of my favorite guitarists ever. So amazing. So unique.

[@lantzkeefer8674]

This is definitely a master class from a man that was one step ahead of everyone when he was with us.I miss him and his music.Thxs for this video Fil,rock on brother.

[@wingsofpegasus]

No problem, whenever I see Stevie he just gets better and better.

[@longtalljay]

Other blues players don't play "by ear"?

[@stevenellers1939]

I remember Stevie and Jimmy playing jam sessions together at Antone’s in Austin. Having heard Clapton live in London in the mid 60s, I would tell folks i thought Stevie was better. Of course, most thought I was nuts. Then I read what Eric had said and it felt great to be vindicated and to know he and I agreed on the magic of SRV.

[@artbrookey3468]

I seen one with Clapton as well. To him, SRV was in a league above any other

[@ClownWhisper]

Did they have a time machine because Hendrix died when Stevie was 15 years old ******

[@lisawilhelm4875]

@@ClownWhisper Pretty sure the OP is referring to Jimmie Vaughan, SRV's older brother, not Jimi Hendrix.

[@sooz9433]

Each one of Stevie's songs started as a promise that he ALWAYS kept. He never slacked. Everything he shared with us was a gift. He was really a genius and his ability was unparalleled. I sometimes think Stevie was the music and he just channeled himself to us through his guitar...

[@samaireoctober5584]

Stevie was a nice guy behind the scenes. I had a friend who showed me a pic of herself with him after one of his concerts, next to her front door. After his performance she had no ride home, so he walked her all the way to her house to make sure she arrived safely. Can you imagine the conversation they had?

[@OutdoorOkie]

Its easy to get mesmerized by his style and playing

[@shibolinemress8913]

You were my introduction to SRV and I had no idea what I'd been missing all my life. Words pale before such awesomeness. Thank you!

[@Phillyman67]

Saw this show in Houston, 17 yrs old... blew me away.

[@huskvarsm]

SRV is what Jimmy Hendrix would have been if he had been a pure blues man and not moved into blues/rock.....I have never seen a bad SRV PERFORMANCE...BECAUSE THERE ARE NO BAD SRV SHOWS....and that applies to the band double trouble.

[@boffo63]

Ok, I'm gonna stop ya right there lol sorry man. Texas Birthday Party, Auditorium Shores, Town Lake, Austin- 1986. The playing was actually acid as hell, very trippy, but he was wasted on whatever and Jimmy and Kim had to come pull him off stage. They put together an Allstar closer band real quick though. Kim Wilson, Jimmy, Kris Kristofferson, Double Trouble, Omar, I think Joe Ely may have played too. There were a few other singers too. It was a shame not to hear him but the whole day was a blast.

[@enoughcorruption5975]

Who could give the best guitar player ever 200 thumbs down??? They must have been deaf!!!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Amen!

[@yangerjamir0906]

They're just jealous.

[@rickheras5871]

They do not know true talent

[@leecooper4213]

Enough Corruption: Those down voters are all dyslexic. ;-)

[@donedeal286]

Probably fans Ariana Grande or Taylor Swift

[@Brykk]

Stevie ray vaughn is my favorite guitar player of all time. He had it all. Technique, timing, feeling, depth, understanding of his tools, and the ability to put it all together into one amazing package, at any given time. He was one of those few icons in history that was actually better to see live than on a recording. His stage shows were a thing of legend that touched your soul, and you knew it.

[@catherinelynnfraser2001]

There was heart and soul and blues on that stage and something else...a resonance that was something else. Something that pulled the guitar out of the swamps and cotton fields and Chicago stages and Texas clubs and flooded our dopamine receptors. We got addicted to SRV. He was something

[@kewlfonz]

Stevie Ray Vaughan was one of the most technically accomplished blues guitarists ever in my opinion. His picking, strumming, vibrato/bending were all out of this World...

[@123spleege]

So so lucky I was to have seen Stevie twice on his tour with Jeff Beck of all people. It was a tour that I had to see and ended up actually losing a job over leaving early on a Friday. Absolutely no regrets of course. With Stevie, there was no resistance between his head, heart and hands. He would curl into his guitar. Like his whole body collapsing inward. I'll never forget it and I knew at the time I was watching something truly special. So much to learn from him still.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Wow that's awesome!

[@anthonyrodriguez2382]

123spleege I'm so jealous of anyone that was blessed with the opportunity to see Stevie. I've been playing the guitar for 26 years and I've always played by ear,my dad was the one that introduced me to Stevie rays music.the first sing I learned by him was voodoo chile.i felt like my wrist was gonna shatter and my forearm was gonna explode

[@thomassmith2056]

123spleege I saw him in high school, 1983 or so. Jacksonville​ colisium.was absolutely insane 😃

[@robertbright-jc3sd]

123spleege I HAD TOO LAUGH WHEN READING YOUR POST BECAUSE WHEN I WAS A TEENAGER THE SAME THING HAPPENED TO ME WITH A JOB I FINISHED MY WORK A HALF HOUR EARLY AND LET MY CO WORKER KNOW THAT I AM LEAVING EARLY AND THE RAT 🐀BASTARD RATTED ME OUT AND I GOT FIRED BUT IT WAS WORTH IT THAT CONCERT WAS ONE OF THE BEST SHOWS I'VE EVER SEEN IN MY LIFE IT WAS FUNKADELICS "P-FUNK EARTH TOUR" AT MADISON SQUARE GARDEN AND THE STRANGE THING IS THAT I HAVE BEEN ABLE TOO LAUGH ABOUT IT SINCE. YOU WERE LUCKY I NEVER HAD THE CHANCE TO SEE STEVIE RAY VAUGHAN LIVE BUT I HAD THE GOOD FORTUNE OF SEEING HIS BROTHER JIMMY.

[@deborahconnolly8949]

I only watch your videos when Stevie is on.

[@leecooper4213]

You hit it on the head - SRV WAS playing from another realm. My theory is that he was hard-wired directly to Heaven's Blues Band, until they needed him back, so he was called home. Six strings down......

[@eddiesell8577]

He is definitely my favourite guitarist of all time, purely because he was so clean, there's nowhere to hide.

[@sarac9299]

I’ve saw him live many times, living in Austin. He blew me away every single time. His ability to feel the music transferred to me. I could feel the emotion in every cell in my body.

[@douglasdorman9322]

honestly, who is better??? I met and hung out with him... amazing,,,, one on one... what a man.. amongst some demons, gracious and soft spoken, then we went to the stage, and my jaw never came off the ground!!!!

[@dwightwoodcock2020]

28 years ago the end of this month (August 2019), Stevie returned to his Creator...he was a class act. Stevie...we all miss you. Rest son...you've changed to world in a very profound way. RIP

[@philgallagher1]

Stevie Ray was SUCH a talent and losing him like we did, at such a young age really robbed the world of one of it's brightest lights. You are absolutely right, Fil. No matter how long I practice and however many years I play, I KNOW that I will NEVER come anywhere CLOSE to him. Playing the guitar, he had more soul and blues in his little finger than I could even dream of.......and then he starts to SING!

[@NothingMaster]

Stevie was truly beyond sublime; no words to describe this, really. There is a bit in this video when even Copeland (a great blues guitarist himself) just stands in awe.

[@charleystreather]

Yes, I completely agree with your sentiment that Stevie’s playing comes from another place. I remember many years ago hearing him for the first time and thinking wow, that’s just raising the bar beyond anyone and everything I’d heard before, and being a guitarist myself and knowing the styles and sounds of famous guitarists until that point, it just blew me away. Still does. Always will. The only other guitarist I’ve seen that comes close is Gary Moore, of course there will be others, but Stevie lit the music up with his raw and outrageous talents, both as a singer and a consummate player. Playing delicately on songs, his guitar could break your heart, playing full tilt he could lift the roof. As good as it gets in my opinion. Unmatched. Best wishes Fil, I enjoyed your reverential analysis.

[@7thkansascav468]

Saw Stevie and Johnny Copeland at The COL Ballroom in Davenport, Ia. in '85. The stage was only about 18 inches high and I was directly in front of Stevie about 6 feet away. One of the greatest nights of my life!!!!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Awesome!

[@friendofbeaver6636]

Johnny Copeland delivers impressive vocals and guitar in this performance. Stevie's fast-strumming in the latter part of the song is also outstanding.

[@sombergirl2886]

He was such an amazing guitarist & singer he was a legend. You need to watch him play the guitar behind his back

[@onlyfromadistance7326]

There's good. There's REALLY good. Then there's Mr. Stevie Ray Vaughan...

[@wingsofpegasus]

Amen!

[@judyisbell]

Wings of Pegasus, there was this great post on the video of one of Stevie's soundchecks when one guy said "I don't get everybody comparing Stevie Ray Vaughan to Jesus. I mean, he's great and all that, but He ain't no Stevie Ray Vaughan." Hilarious. Slightly blasphemous, but a nugget of truth in there. Even Jesus would smile I think... after He nudged Stevie in the ribs.

[@simonyallop1488]

Did you mean there's GOD

[@bunkman64]

Don't forget Tommy Emanuel

[@thomasweeks7992]

He was the best and a good guy on top just a down to earth man

[@diggydice9041]

I went to a ZZ Top concert in Texas during the early 80's & SRV happened to the cover band out in front of ZZTop>> this man burned the whole place down w/ more musical skills/abilities. He plays the music of 2 guitarist by himself & he made ZZTop look bad? I was sold forever...... RIP SRV

[@jennifergonzales4230]

He was the GOAT! The best I ever saw in concert. ❤️🎸

[@janbianucci3823]

Fil This is my second comment & brother I gotta say that I truly enjoy the way in which you narrate these artists. Awesome job, my friend. And I'd love to see / hear you play, as well. This is 20-something years later & I still miss the heck outta Stevie. I'd give anything in the world if we had this awesome dude back. Thanks for all you do. God bless.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@lthompson6750]

@@wingsofpegasus yeah, I was a bit worried when I read the title of this one but again, you came through! One of the nicest guys in the world, gotta be.

[@robertdavis3433]

Stevies sound never gets old. I miss his music. Great to know how good it can get. R.I.P

[@tonycook7457]

"Amazing set of Stevie Ray Vaughan playing with Johnny Copeland at Montreux Jazz Festival in 1985. SRV appeared in Montreux first time in July 1982 with his Double Trouble and brought to the attention of John H. Hammond, the Rolling Stones and David Bowie. Both concerts were later released on DVD "Live At Montreux 1982 & 1985" on Epic Records" .

[@terrywyatt8304]

Absolutely brother, he could go all day and never run out of riffs. I met him at Dallas sportatorium where the wrestling Was big thing in the sixties and seventies but ;local bands would come play there, and he loved the feel of closeness with people. He would get up there and play with us. Super nice guy! Very shy believe it or not. So kind and friendly.he told me he schooled himself on king and Roy Buchanan.

[@SuperZytoon]

Fil, I do enjoy when you stop the video and share your knowledge and appreciation of what we are watching. Thanks.

[@markparee99]

I recall watching an interview with Eric Clapton who was commenting on a major difference between Stevie and himself. And it was this: Stevie was never thinking 'what do I play next?' Eric admitted that even he (Eric) will reach parts of his solo where he has to think of the next riff to add. Stevie never had that problem. He simply sang the blues.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Amen!

[@tdrewke]

Yes, that's how I saw him as well. Music welled up in him and poured out.

[@carlmontney7916]

While there's no doubt that SRV was a phenomenal guitarist, IMO not enough credit was given to him as a vocalist. Just listen closely to his voice and the way he varies his pitch on the last word of a line. It's subtle but after you notice it, you'll always hear him when he does it. He was so versatile as a guitarist. From his work with David Bowie to his solo work. It didn't matter what the music was he excelled at whatever he played. RIP SRV gone too soon.

[@tytipton6346]

Greetings from Austin Texas! So glad to see Stevie getting love from England. Cheers mate

[@guspapadopoulos945]

I really love and appreciate your take on many of your observations on musicians. Phil, l want to say that besides the fact that you give really accurate feedback, it's easy to see that you yourself are a very humble dude blessed with humility. God bless you brother.

[@matthieujoly424]

chills everywhere.. this is just raw emotion.. don't want to speek about technique, this is just perfection to my ears.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Amen!

[@petergrazeola1047]

I saw SRV in concert 7 times. The best guitarist I've ever seen ( and I've seen everybody)

[@wingsofpegasus]

Awesome!

[@3antonine]

You are without doubt one of the luckiest people alive my friend 👍

[@petergrazeola1047]

3antonine Jeff Beck,Gregg Allman,Joe Satriani,Robert Plant all shared the bill with SRV when I went. Always an awesome night of music

[@tdrewke]

Certainly the best I've ever seen live, within his genre. And we lost him way too soon.

[@davidphilllips9349]

Stevie was one of the best guitarists is that ever lived hands down

[@altonwilliams7117]

Stevie Ray Vaughan is a guitarist that even other great guitarists look up to. Some of my best memories are when my kids were little and we would be at the lake or river with my SRV CD’s playing.🎸🎵 I am from Texas as well.

[@thestratblues]

is a man of focus, commitment, sheer will. The stories you hear about this man, if nothing else, have been watered down”

[@santanamauricio]

I can't believe all the haters out there. I've been playing for 30 years and I have lots of heroes I don't think one is better than an other, they're all different but to say he's over rated just smacks of jealousy. that's my 2 cents.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Yeah people don't realise with art there is no 'better'!

[@ssimon64]

Mauricio Eduardo Santana Anyone who says he's overrated is an idiot.

[@designstudio4483]

No sir.He is technically good but plays too many notes

[@RickMason-yj7pv]

@@designstudio4483 he does an abreviated sweep style, long before sweep picking was " a thing". That lets him add feel to the music.

[@michellesood4419]

And to think this LEGEND got booed at Montereaux jazz festival the first time he played there!! SRV was a gift from God and cannot be replaced!!!!!

[@tonyapownall8340]

Michelle Sood He showed them when he came back with a GRAMMY award

[@irammendez8683]

SRV WAS A MONSTER AND ALTHOUGH HE IS GONE HE STILL IS IN THE TOP 3 ..R.I.P SRV

[@rheinhardtgrafvonthiesenha8185]

Stevie played with a viciousness that will never be matched. He assaulted you with notes. I can play like him (like everyone who grew up drooling over him) for about a 5-10 second burst at a time. But on those strings to just keep playing with that intensity is mind boggling

[@mamas3cubs]

Stevie is truly amazing.... his own style, recognizable for sure..... Speak through his guitar, definately! I LIKE THAT!

[@strooomon]

Johnny Copeland is an incredible singer, which makes him not in Stevie Ray's class. This is among the best music I have heard in a very very long time. GENIUS. Thank you so so much for sharing.

[@MyVoice911]

Great stuff! Thanks for sharing and the great analogies...

[@g_man2177]

It's sad that he left us so soon after he conquered his demons of alcohol and drugs. Truly one of a kind.