British guitarist reacts to Albert King's ULTIMATE jam with Stevie Ray Vaughan!

Tonight I'm taking a look and two legends in one, Albert and Stevie just jammin' away!
Original video - • ALBERT KING & STEVIE R...
Pre jam chat - • Video
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[@OneManParade]

I was at a Blues club in KC when the performer was on a break before his last set. SRV was playing in town at a bigger venue that night. SRV's bus pulls up. Completely unannounced and he plays the entire last set with Lonnie Brooks. That was such a magical night.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Awesome!

[@TheAcworthdude]

SRV had so much respect for the Elder State men of the Blues

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@avalondreaming1433]

SVR was a true gentleman in every aspect.

[@petec9686]

Stevie is absolutely giddy that he is up there with his hero.

[@moonpiespotlight4759]

Albert even says "go ahead" with the beat, doesn't sound like he's talking over it. His generation has that smoothness.

[@williamwarlick3497]

Wow, 4 years ago, I'm always behind. Can't actually state how much I love your superb analysis adequately. Albert and Stevie jamming is marvelous. Thank you! I'm about 66 years old, arthritis has attacked my hands and it's difficult for me to play. Sad, but watching the greats perform still gives me inspiration enough not to lay my guitar down. Love the blues, and miss these two gentlemen immensely.

[@deannacrownover3]

Don't Lie to Me from this same session is awesome. Stevie tries on several different styles and watching Albert watch Stevie is just precious! This is more like Albert teaching Stevie and full of pride at his student becoming the master.

[@harleycook3250]

Your videos on SRV are spot on. He’s definitely my favorite and I don’t think he gets the credit he should. Great job

[@1980bwc]

Fun Fact: Albert's guitar "Lucy", was custom built for him by Mr. Dan Erlewine. The luthier who makes the Stew Mac videos, and has also designed alot of their tools.

[@rickjason215]

It’s like a conversation. Albert “say what” and Stevie responds.

[@robertburke784]

I was blessed to have seen SRV 4-5 times including his last performance at Alpine Valley Wisc.the night he tragically died. Even today I sometimes get tears in my eyes watching the greatest blues guitarists ever play on these videos. I wonder what his playing would sound like if he were still alive today? Great clip Fil! That whole session is classic.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Yeah he was taken way too soon.

[@rontiemens2553]

Wow, Fil, words just fail to express my appreciation for your work here. But I'll try anyway. In short, you have an amazing gift for verbalizing WHY our jaws just drop to the floor when we witness masterful blues playing like this. All I knew when I first saw this clip of Stevie Ray and Albert was that I was blown away by their playing. But you Fil tell us WHY we're blown away. As you discuss videos like this. I find myself saying' "Yes, yes, yes! THAT'S IT! Fil's hit the nail on the head AGAIN!" . The best part is I come away with an appreciation of musical greatness like this that is 1000 times more than I got on my own. Absolutely monumental.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks Ron!

[@cadilacslim]

I saw Albert at a club in late 80's, had to work the next day so I left at 1AM, as I was walking to my car I could still hear him bending a handful of strings (upside down)!

[@rickdavis3593]

Albert King and Buddy Guy were two of Stevie's biggest influences

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@rickdavis3593]

Phil, give this a try when you get time... www.bernardallison.com/guitars

[@theblacksquirrel.]

and Lonnie Mack

[@stevetrivago]

I think Stevie respected everyone who came before him.. I’ve been loving the blues since I was about 12 yrs old.. just wish I had the passion to play then .... 😬☮️🎸💯

[@hazegreen1896]

obvisouly Albert King was Stevies biggest influence. imo its albert then jimi then others like Guy, ALbert Collins, Mack, Beck, Clapton etc. Albert did say Stevie should cut him a check for royalties on those licks, lol. You should mention that Albert is playing upside down and in a weird tuning, that is one of the reasons its hard to get his bends right, hes pulling down a lot of those. anyway that is a great video, id look at the whole thing, imo you picked a great jam but its the one that suffers most with tuning issues. Later on Albert slays Stevie. just my opinion but I love them both and saw them both a number of times.

[@jackijean8805]

My big regret not seeing SRV before he passed tho saw Albert King live twice. Wow. Thanks for doing this.

[@tboudreau5239]

Girl such a dumb ass I am. Lived in Austin for 15 yrs saw SRV but never albert or bb

[@seththomas9105]

I got to see SRV in March of 1990 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. What a great show and who would of thought we would only have him for a few more months. RIP SRV.

[@richardhill4862]

Stevie Ray is enjoying this, and that is what music means to me.

[@aloisemason3044]

Stevie Ray Vaughan is the Cat's meowww..and Albert King is fantastic with all smiles and rhythem coming our way..Stevie is sensational and Albert picked up on the quality of sound going out..Legends..most beautiful sounds coming out of those Guitars..How Sweet the sound..can listen for hours..never boring ..This makes me smile all day long..

[@MrEhf111]

The crown jewel of that recording session was "Blues at Sunrise" ... unbeatable with Stevie and Albert both killing it. To top it off Albert's classic story telling including the references to Janice and Jimi. Give it a listen you won't regret it.

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@BarbButler]

Agreed... but why isn't it on the DVD?! 💙💜💙💜💙

[@erickjohnson2138]

I almost wore my poor old dvd out. Pure greatness all round.

[@MM-yq7lj]

This is one of my all time favorite videos. My husband taped this on VHS when it first came out and I have seen it a thousand times. The mutual respect these two musicians had for each other is so beautiful. Albert knew that stevie was special and you can see how proud he is of stevie. They were just doing what two bluesmen loved to do - having a beautiful conversation between their guitars. Also stevie was like a kid in a candy store around any of his heros. You could just see and hear the excitement with him. Absolutely beautiful to watch.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Amen!

[@crazytadventures9052]

You have got to love it when you can see they are having a great time. It makes a guy have a good time just watching them.

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@davidandrews3489]

Think of all the lives you lifted up in this period of cosmic pandemic blues. Thx Fil!

[@porteranderson10]

I'm so glad that you are paying respect 2 the greatest artist who ever lived. U have my respect. U are very rare these days

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks! No problem!

[@blackxicano6123]

Albert King was an absolute master.

[@QuantumBeeWellness]

I recently watched the full uncut video of this particular session, that took place in Hamilton Ontario, just about the time SRV's first record came out. Albert King knew him from when he was first starting out as a teenager, it was incredible to watch these two work their magic together. Thanks for choosing something from this session!

[@QuantumBeeWellness]

PS. On the last song of that session, they both stand up and play together in such an amazing finale that I actually shed a couple of tears. It's intense! Only these two pros could play together like that and not clash. I highly recommend watching the full uncut video that was not previously made available.

[@QuantumBeeWellness]

A link to the uncut In Session show for anyone interested: kzbin.info/www/bejne/al7Eoa1oa6eZfrs

[@guitarheroguy5]

Stevie loved Albert so much he flubbed the line out of sheer excitement and pressure of playing with his idol. Albert King is my favorite guitarist, along with David Gilmour. So I can only imagine how nervous he might have been.

[@stevew585]

Goosebumps every time I listen to the greatest Blues Guitarist of all time!

[@markkasick]

i caught Albert live in a blues bar in Chicago, probably late 80's. I was standing out in the crowd, turned around and a guy was carrying this beautiful flying V with "Albert King" in pearl on the fretboard. I said to myself "Holy Cow, that's Albert King's guitar, 2 feet in front of me! Then right behind him was this big dude. Holy Cow, that's Albert King! really glad back then that I made it a point to see all these legend blues guys before they were gone.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Awesome!

[@franktucker1969]

Only saw SRV once, was Tulsa, sadly I was disappointed. Found later it was right before he went to rehab and got clean after coming close to death along with drummer. Fortunately survived a little longer to make great music. The night I saw him was clearly on autopilot, none of the fire we always expected. Glad he got himself together but seemed even greater tragedy to lose him so soon. I think he was just hitting his stride after best album, his songwriting was getting on higher plane, l think he had lightyears of elevating his astonishing axe ability with songwriting getting to another level. I had left my guitar untouched for several years til Stevie inspired me to give it another go. After learning about his history and style I was encouraged because so much of what he was reflected on me. I had no formal training, could'nt read music. Just taught myself to immitate the sound from my radio. I had no one for years for guidance, knew nothing about blues history just loved intense blues guitar. Instinctively tuned low when just by ear because sounded good to me. Was'nt good at note for note rendition, loved to play as I felt it. When I did get with other players got discouraged being critisized and told everything I did was wrong. Shut me down til I discovered Stevie , felt a little validation, maybe I was a real guitar player. I'm an old man now but my daughter fronts her own band, teaching her 12yr. old daughter now. I give Stevie credit for those blessings. He had to be inspiration to so many players, once you accept never reach his level but still get to revel whenever really get in that zone where it seems to flow out of your soul. Just does'nt occur at the frequency as him. Seemed he could summon it at will. I hope he's in a joyous place he deserves, have'nt mentioned the pure goodness that emanated from him. So fortunate I got to experience.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Yeah he has inspired many future guitar players.

[@ttrocks5985]

Just a little FYI: it wasn't his drummer (Chris Layton) who went to rehab at the same time as Stevie Ray; it was the bass player, Tommy Shannon.

[@strooomon]

I would watch just for the sheer joy Albert King exudes. No worries, the music is joyous too.

[@williambaz213]

Albert King is without doubt a blues legend. The master and his tutor.

[@michaelmoore3452]

Fil you just keep coming with the best videos of the greats in 1967 I met Jimmie James and the blue flames Jimmie put me wise to Albert King change all my thoughts on how to play guitar I was in a Funk Band and needed a lead style to fit the funk Hendrix was right 1972 i met Jimmy Vaughan he told about Stevies love of Albert's style never met them but I still love seeing them together #Sunnyside of excellence

[@mjk6644]

You can just see how much respect they have for each other which is really cool no competition just playing blues having fun

[@wingsofpegasus]

Yeah!

[@mikemck4796]

This entire session was about 90min, and it’s all fantastic.

[@declanp1]

I got to see SRV in 1983 when he opened for the Moody Blues in Philadelphia. Talk about a tough act to follow! Stevie was just coming into the scene and was relatively unknown by most, except for guitar aficionados like myself. I was excited to see him and he blew everyone away that night. I like the Moody's, but they were completely upstaged and their performance was extremely anticlimactic after Stevie's INCREDIBLE playing. At one point in the show, he sat on the edge of the stage with his feet hanging off and his head down and jammed for over 10 minutes. When he was finished, the crowd was almost silent because their jaws were on the floor and then everyone suddenly erupted into a huge applause. It was magical. Poor Moody Blues.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Awesome!

[@itchiray]

Dogon Backwards I love the Moodies & bet they did fine! Completely different to SRV but Justin Hayward was no slouch. It's all good!

[@757optim]

Some days you eat the bear, some days the bear eats you. Grand Funk did it to Zep. Skynyrd did it to the Stones. ; )

[@DivineInspirationsClothing]

@@757optim LOL...VERY TRUE 😆💦

[@bobburroughs6241]

Albert - my favourite bluesman, so obviously full of delight and fun.

[@spongebobsquaretits]

there guy on bass is absolutely awesome on this too

[@Spritsailor]

Albert King played an upside down guitar with the high E on the top. It came from having to borrow a guitar from a right handed friend when he was young. He even invented his own way of playing chords upside down.

[@DivineInspirationsClothing]

🔥😪Saw Stevie LIVE a few weeks b4 he was gone...with Jeff Beck...when Stevie came out, it was if Jeff Beck had NEVER been there...Stevie was SMOKING HOT 🔥 so was "Double Trouble" behind him...TOTAL perfection 👌

[@kallabhalu6006]

I love how he says to Stevie "come on punk"

[@wallsmartsme]

I saw Albert King several times in Carbondale illinois and at some Chicago Blues bars. I've seen many now deceased Blues players in my life. If there's anything I wouldn't change in my life, all the musicians I saw and met in person are something I'll never regret.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Cool ☺

[@TomGreen-gi3tl]

Musical perfection.

[@bradnelson4778]

Joy and humility in both. SRV paying homage to Albert in a very deferential way. Albert is loving it. So good to watch.

[@chrisshelton4496]

Definitely two of the greats!

[@WalkenDead]

I've watched this performance dozens of times and never get tired of it

[@TheDivayenta]

How lucky was I to see AK live in concert at the Fillmore in SF in ‘69!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Cool!

[@mariorabottini5687]

Thanks Fil!!! This jam session is priceless!!! Two sensational blues men complimenting each other!!! Amazing amount of respect , no one trying to out shred the other , just awesome guitar work! What legends they both are!!!!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Amen!

[@seanpeifer8958]

I really enjoy hearing Albert saying stuff like... "Yeah, the phones been cut off..." A musical conversation. Of course both of their playing is fantastic. Enjoyed the video and your commentary. Gives me insights about playing i hadn't thought of before.

[@wingsofpegasus]

No problem!

[@davidmartin7081]

I always liked that tune of Albert's called " You're Gonna Need Me". !!

[@shanebullock5005]

Look at those huge fingers pick out the notes and bend so much. Father and son.

[@Killadey]

I've never really listened to SRV. I didn't even know he sang too tbh, but he's got such a great voice, I'm surprised more's not made of it.

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@davemcclung5972]

Just uncovered a wad of concert tickets in a shoe box w/ a rubber band around them in my garage. The best memory came back when I found a Bill Graham Presents a double bill SRV & Jeff Beck! Smoking show.

[@GabrieleMeurer]

This one is great to play along with!

[@peterpedersen1641]

Back in 1982 I was under contract to build the North Dallas Tollway... my regular gig. Soon I found this bar in Dallas, Poor David's I believe it was. I walked in the place with the guys for a beer. Looked at the huge mirror behind the stage, I said, "That looks just like John Hartford!" It was. Later that evening, we were still there, Some guys walk in and start setting up gear. I really didn't know much about SRV at the time. And actually, the band was Jimmy Lee's band, his brother. Stevie was at the bar with us for a bit. Didn't know it was him. Soon he got up there with Jimmy. I was blown off my chair. Became a huge fan. Went to see him a handful of times around Dallas, which for a lot of guitar players is home. Jerry Jeff Walker, among those who have gone. Anyway, Stevie made his guitar talk to the crowd in voices of tone and feedback. In some ways, at the time, I put him in a range of how Jeff Beck would make the guitar scream and feedback. Of course, Albert will always be someone to emulate. That Flying V Gibson... If only I could find one from the 60s I could grab. Another good show! Thanks for putting up.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Haha that's awesome!

[@jamesrramey]

Another Excellent, Insightful Video. Saw Albert and Stevie many times an Antones There will Never be another SRV ~ RIP !!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Amen.

[@tboudreau5239]

Will forever kick myself in the butt for not going to see the Kings live for free in Austin

[@tboudreau5239]

Daaaammmmnnnn!!!!! As always, thanks FIL. Helacios great stuff

[@kristinel6352]

I loved how Albert King later in this session pulled out a nail file as a bit of comedy

[@JungleEddie]

I have watched this video several times. It is unbelievable.

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@troyadamson8618]

Check out when Johnny Copeland played with SRV at Monteux '85 and they jammed "Look at little sister". Awesome. Watching both play lead at the same time, incredible.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@troyadamson8618]

Wings of Pegasus I need to correct my spelling, it's Montreux.

[@mehrdadpersian9902]

Two absolute genius. SRV was and is The greatest all time and in my opinion Albert King's voice was the purest blues voice ever. SRV had magnificent voice too.

[@jeffgomilla7280]

this is genuinely one of my favorite videos...two grates!!!

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@davidmartin7081]

Hello old friend! How ya doing Brother Fil??! This kinda popped up so I watched it again. Thought Id check in , I'm still above ground. The most incredible moment Is on here Fil. I D K if you seen the short moment. I need some context on it but Albert is talking between tunes, gets up + goes to his gear, I'm not sure what's happening but Stevie says; : I was paying attention. ( Obviously he's not referring to that night but YEARS ago). Watch as Albert is STUNNED, he starts stuttering, mumbling, he's in shock !!! I'll bet that's a one time thing right there!! That's NOT the Albert we know!! S. R. V. s dedication to the blues his eagerness to learn blowed Albert's mind! King basically decided that day to pass the torch + give STEVIE HIS BLESSING!!! INCREDIBLE!!! I gotta run. Hang in there Brother. You STILL ARE. " THE MAN"!!!

[@starleysims8917]

Always have loved his voice!!

[@Hasdarubal]

Thanks for the video! Especially that comment near the end about muscle memory vs real improvisation. First time I've even thought about that!

[@cafferacer]

This is probably my favorite KZbin vid ever… just so great in many ways.. nice job covering it Mr Pegasus

[@pbracey1]

Great commentary Fil. The "Three Kings" of the electric blues guitar...Albert, B.B., and Freddie. Now that you've done analyses of Albert and B.B., perhaps an analysis of Freddie would be in order:-)

[@wingsofpegasus]

Haha yeah I'll get there!

[@michaelmullingo6197]

@@wingsofpegasus Good. The Texas Cannonball himself and 'Hideaway', enough said.

[@jamesrramey]

I was an Antone's when Albert would call Stevie up. Please play and react to the whole video, you do a great analysis !!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@cafferacer]

Also huge props to the drummer and bassist…

[@thomassmith2056]

thanks for sharing this with us🎸🎷🎻

[@wingsofpegasus]

No problem!

[@katherinea.rodgers8366]

Two greats. Thanks, Fil.

[@wingsofpegasus]

No problem!

[@MrJoseph6119]

Albert King with Stevie Ray?? wish I was there, Fil these dudes are legends! shit! that V is iconic!

[@colinwilliamgraham]

As much as I love SRV, Albert King took him to school here and Stevie knew it.

[@stevenwelk1901]

I like the Flying V it's got such a clean high pitch.

[@MP_Single_Coil]

Man I was hoping you would do this one. Buddy Guy, Albert King, Albert Collins, BB King. What a generation of blues men! Oh, and don't forget The Hook!

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@warlock7760]

All of this show is amazing!! Master and Pupil jamming together! You see Albert enjoying SRV playing so much he says later on that he is ready to pass on the mantle:)

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@lynnbain3543]

Soul To Soul Can Watch This Over And Over Ultimate Jamming

[@jefferyevrard6463]

Same here!!

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@screamingscarecrow4251]

His vibrato on those thick strings was insane.

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@Aweso1974]

Ah, yeah. SRV and Albert King... Probably my favorite blues recording ever made. Vocals are spot on and the understanding between the two guitarists on their instruments is some of the tightest playing you could possibly imagine. And the fact that they were just having fun with it makes it all the more fun to listen to

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@mstewart109]

I.bet you would have loved to.jam with those two? Did you see the video with Stevie playing guitar behind his back and singing at same time ? Freaking amazing...guy who has his channel on utube is metalhead. He was popping at beginning before he heard Stevie ever that Jimmy was the best ever. After that behind the back and singing says SRV IS THE BEST...

[@davidcatalano3781]

Thanks Fil, Stevie Ray Vaughan was a great blues singer. At times almost as powerful as Janis Joplin. Thanks Blues Brother!!!

[@jackfalstaff]

This is so great. You can actually hear part of where Stevie got his sound. There is a whole album from this session and several videos... It really is a piece of history. One generation of Blues men handing it to the next. And Stevie sort of handed it to the next. That is how the blues keeps living. SRV never got the respect he really deserved. He was one of the best, in a genre that was not revered as much as the time of this greatness. He should have been up there with BB, Clapton, Hendrix, Buddy Guy... It took him forever to break through because of the times... too bad he didn't persist longer.

[@raywalters243]

Thx Fil love this set Albert once said "Theirs only 1 white boy with a black Daddy and hes him and I'm it " Lol from then on he was Stevies God Father two great Blues Legends.

[@wingsofpegasus]

😂👍

[@jeffreyl.7210]

Great video! Two of the great bluesmen 😎

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@demianhesse3307]

For my taste , Albert King is the best blueser of the old black blues school . Absolutely the best . No BB King , no M. Waters....... nobody . Only Albert King .

[@wingsofpegasus]

Cool!

[@ursafan40]

Respect your opinion, respect Albert's playing, but he's one of my least favorite of the old Bluesmen. Of the King bros /S, I prefer BB and Freddie.

[@jeaglejj]

Demian Hesse I love Albert King 👑 it’s either Albert King or Albert Collins or SRV that’s my top fave but all 3 are so close, it’s understated that Albert King’s signature lick is the most used lick ever in blues in my opinion, if you listen to enough A. King you’ll know which lick I’m talking about. Stevie uses it very much in Texas Flood.

[@okidoki2479]

I absolutely agree!! Albert is the best!

[@albertrd.9342]

You can really hear Albert King's influence on Stevie Ray Vaughn's playing in this video.

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@andrewlaw]

I was lucky to see Albert King as guest star for Gary Moore on the Still Got The Blues Tour at Hammersmith, it was truly great to listen to two totally different generations of blues players, Albert the old school minimalist player and Gary the rock come blues player with his in your face tone from his Les Paul. It was a magical night and one that will stay in my memory for ever.

[@wingsofpegasus]

Awesome!

[@JohnVC]

Is no one going to mention the Tree of Gondor sweater? I see you Fil...😉

[@wingsofpegasus]

Haha thanks!

[@johndaugherty4127]

Oh my goodness! You are the consumate man of guitar taste! 'You Can't Always Get What You Want..." on Love You Live is about the bwst Stones solo ever. Check it out.

[@kolchak3578]

Albert King always had such a wonderful tone. One of my all time favorites. ❤️

[@wingsofpegasus]

👍

[@kentbergstrom3020]

This Jam session is incredible, the best i ever heard.

[@guysmalley]

Thank you fil

[@wingsofpegasus]

No problem!

[@richardkarl4174]

Add matchbox blue's with Srv and Albert king awesome

[@davemcclung5972]

Love you videos Fil. Just the right amount of technical guitar playing talk to go with your obvious love of these players. Thanks man.

[@marybeth1617]

I was lucky enough to see SRV in concert in the early 80’s. Blew the roof off!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Awesome!

[@gnpahdc]

Fil, just to have you salivate, I'll say this: I got to see SRV live, and I got to see Albert King live (different shows). AMAZING these guys were. :)

[@wingsofpegasus]

Awesome!

[@matthewpaluch777]

A great blues summit! The teacher and his protege. 2 generations of blues history!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Amen!

[@Braglemaster123]

Fil notice the Albert is playing Bar Chords on Rhythm bits . Have a look 👀

[@grant4791]

Fil, You add so much depth to every video. Love it

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@darlatidwell6255]

I got to see the band "The Arc Angels"...SRV remaining band members, at Old Lady on Brady Hall in Tulsa. You could tell who they had been lead by musically because of their sound, but you could tell they had been through alot, and they weren't the same, of course without Stevie. But they rocked! 🤘 Awesomeness videos Fil ! 👍

[@wingsofpegasus]

Thanks!

[@vortexpilot5096]

Saw Albert play in a bar in upstate New York 25 years ago. Must have had a 50 foot cord on his guitar because the place was narrow and deep and he took off playing his lead guitar moseying out through the crowd to the back. Came right by me, totally immersed in what he was doing. It was awesome!

[@wingsofpegasus]

Cool!

[@stevetrivago]

Back for a 2nd look ✊🏼.. Beautiful work Fil!

[@Braglemaster123]

Great Bass Line Fil “