Drummer reacts to "Voodoo Child" (Live) by Stevie Ray Vaughan

[@PriestessOfNothing]

Yeah, bless Tommy and Chris's hearts for giving Stevie Ray everything he needed to be who he was. They were a hell of a backing band.

[@jameslapham4326]

Every time I play his version of this song I feel like Jimi Hendrix smiles. Stevie Ray Vaughan does the best Hendrix covers I've ever heard/seen.

[@jas8815]

Just FYI, chile in this case isn't pronounced "chilly". Instead, it rhymes with smile. It's a southern, black pronunciation of the word, leaving off the "d". So whether it's Voodoo Chile or Voodoo Child, it's one killer of a performance. A note on Stevie's personal style. He once mentioned to his mother that he didn't always like be recognized when he was out in public. She said it might help if he didn't dress like that. His unique style wasn't just for the stage, he dressed like that in every day life, too.

[@jamessomers8808]

The very first time I heard Stevie Ray Vaughan, without knowing who he was, he did an acoustic set on MTV. It was quite impressive.

[@mitzifrancis9843]

It makes me so hapoy to see others discover Stevie Ray Vaughn. Along the lines of them being able to kill a cover of Brittany Spears, you should check out what Stevie does with a nursery rhyme, Mary Had a Little Lamb from the 1989 Austin City Limits show. The entire show is outstanding but my favorites are Couldn't Stand the Weather, Riviera Paradise, Crossfire, Cold Shot, Tightrope, Look at Little Sister, and a different version of Voodoo Child. In addition to Leighton on drums and Shannon on base, Reese Wynans joins Double Trouble on the keyboard. He'll inpress you for sure. I love his contributions to the group. Another great video is SRV and Johnny Copeland at the Montreux Jazz Festival doing Tin Pan Alley.

[@midnitesunblues]

💥Life Without You - the Capitol Theater 9/21/85 💥Tin Pan Alley Stevie Ray Vaughan with Johnny Copeland at the Montreux Jazz and Blues festival 1985. Stevie headlined the festival in '85. Thanks for more Stevie. Subscribed and got my notification on. looking forward to those two reactions.

[@kellychoco7632]

Was just about to post those very two songs

[@minigirl6839]

Stevie Ray has multiple versions of Voodoo Child out there. Every one is completely different from the next, but each one is a complete masterpiece. Stevie Ray actually used Jimi's wa wa pedal when he performed his songs. It was gifted to him and is now in the possession of Stevie Ray's brother, Jimmy Lee Vaughan, who also is a guitarist, and the owner of Stevie Ray's prized guitar. Thank you for more Stevie Ray! I will say this version is not his best, nor my favorite. But even mediocre Stevie Ray is better than most people's best.

[@jamessomers8808]

I like when he switched to the Band of Gypsies, Power of Soul. That was sweet. Right at the end during that speeded up part.

[@user-tb9dx9mg2njsb]

SRV got permission from Jimi Hendrix dad to do this out of respect! Rock On

[@midnitesunblues]

🎸⚡💯Stevie can be ripping it up on stage, and I will still cry like a baby at the Profound Loss of a kind and gentle soul. 🙏🏼

[@JackSchitte]

Wifey bought "Live at El Mocambo" dvd for my 40th birthday and at 71 I still view it at least once a month. Well worth the investment. Every song causes you to be another level of awestruck! Never gets old....Jack

[@jackienaylor7205]

I just found this channel a few days ago & I so enjoy your reactions to the music I grew up listening to. I'm 71 and classic rock fills my house every day. Thank you for sharing your reactions with us!

[@acemodez3169]

You have so much SRV to see. Stevie plays every song different every show. Not only do you have other tracks to react to, you have other performances of the same tracks to react to. Voodoo Chile at Austin 1989 in arguably the best one. Mostly he's sober and the quality is very excellent

[@jamessomers8808]

I love watching people react to this song. Or Texas Flood.❤ when someone sees and hears for the first time what a guitar can actually do they are stupefied.

[@-R.Gray-]

"Voodoo Chile" (the "i" is long, and the "e" is silent because it is just slang for "child") was the slow blues on the first side of Hendrix's Electric Ladyland, which had Steve Winwood(Traffic) on organ. The song covered here is a copy of "Voodoo Child (Slight Return)" which was on side 4 of the album.

[@jeffwarren4938]

SRV and Glen Campbell are the pinnacle of guitarists...two best live guitarists I have ever seen in my 61 years.

[@comet1066]

Loving these SRV reactions

[@dragonflyparade8143]

He was just fantastic. ❤

[@decadesbandtucson4880]

SRV The Best Of The Best!!!!

[@paulsharkey6673]

I used to play with this much intensity when I was in a band. I needed oxygen every half hour. Sometimes, I would have to kneel down because I was going to faint. And I'm in really good shape, too.

[@ktwebbdevil]

Crossfire is a great one from SRV!

[@normandaubry]

I find that the various performances from the El Mocambo show are his best. Another amazing video is his soundcheck video.

[@kellychoco7632]

Loved the SRV reactions. I good to see another generation enjoying and appreciating SRV unique craft. Life Without You live at Capitol theatre in 85 and Tin Pan Alley SRV and Johnny Copeland at Montreux Jazz and Blues festival is crazy good to. ✌️

[@diverdown631]

The wobble you hear is a leslie rotating speaker cabinet that was originally paired with the Hammond Organ that some guitar players adapted for guitar. You can really hear it on the Austin city limits version of voodoo child.

[@selmonb921]

The biggest difference for me comparing Hendrix and SRV, is SRV gives you clarity with every note! Even with distortion, SRV doesn't hide behind it. He means every note and chord he hits. Yes Hendrix wrote it, but SRV took it to another level! I also need to mention EDDIE KRAMER, that engineer on the Hendrix records made them what they were! Fact is i saw Jimi in 1969; California, and then in the summer of 1970; Hawaii. He couldn't match the sound of the records! With the studio tricks and over dubs, live Jimi sounded always like it was missing something. Jimi would have loved to have had this Rhytym Section of Layton & Shannon

[@alanbraun1187]

Can you imagine seeing this for the first time in 1983, you have to remember that this is just after the 70's with disco and the new wave, mind you there was lots of "new wave" that was really good, but this is a completely different league.

[@rickkemp1]

All that on 13 gauge strings.

[@themaverick0919]

I just recently discovered SRV in my rock and roll journey just started listening to more bluesy music and let me say I’ve seen lots of guitar players but I’ve never seen someone as good as Stevie he instantly won me as a fan now I listen to his songs all the time. glad to see that you are also enjoying his music of you want something a little less hectic I would try Lenny next. You’ve earned my respect and you now have a new subscriber keep up the good work🫡

[@italcook1]

You must see Stevie play his original song Mary had a little Lamb from Austin City limits. His shredding is mind blowing ☮️

[@lookmanohands1966]

National treasure that guy. Would have been interesting to see what he would have given to us. There's a cool memorial statue in Austin TX you should see. Saw him with Jeff Beck sober and killing it. He got better every year. I still miss the guy. I got a signed t-shirt from him from a friend to me which said "All will be fine" Stevie Ray Vaughan; this after my buddy told him I wrecked my dirt bike because of mechanical issues and it left me a quad. Still have the T.

[@JerryHelton-zo7dg]

You have to see Stevie do Voo Doo Child in Nashville 1987. Your mind will be absolutely blown 🎸🤯

[@VincentAgostino-gy6hr]

The bass player, Tommy Shannon was JohnnyWinters bass player in the late 60’s, early 70’s.. I saw Tommy with Johnny in 1970…

[@tracymitchell7494]

You cant imagine hearing this in a small venue (Houston) before he made it big. Brought Goose Bumps on your arms. So lucky to have that experience multiple times.

[@SSPVideo]

No one compares to Stevie. SRV = The G.O.A.T.

[@bostonwhofan]

I'll never forget the night I got to see SRV open up the show for The Who. It was rock and roll bliss! Hopefully you'll react to his live performance of "Life Without You" at the Capitol Theater in Passaic, NJ in 1985. To me, it's Stevie Ray's greatest live performance of all. Let's put it this way, after watching that video, you'll be able to check "see someone lose a tooth by playing a guitar" off your bucket list.

[@rgwyther8157]

Must see "life without you " at the capital theater, totally incredible, you'll love it. Srv will always be the goat

[@stephenmichael8837]

I just want to be in that room!! Can you even imagine? Voodoo chile off of Hendrix’s Electric Ladyland is a monster

[@larryhelmeczy4320]

Good for you doing another SRV. Minor point: Hendrix also used a different spelling of "Child" : "Chile" does not refer to the pepper or the country; just a relaxed way of saying Child with no "D" If you want a different feel you might want to check out ""Life Without You" (Passaic NJ) or the jazzier "Riviera Paradise" (Austin). SRV was God's gift to us mortals who were praying for another genius blues/rock guitarist after Hendrix passed.

[@pommie5093]

yes, just a slang for the word 'child'

[@lawrencebass769]

Tommy Shannon was the bass player for Johnny Winter in 1969 at Woodstock.

[@022171]

To truly appreciate Stevie live, you can't just listen. You need to watch. He was something to behold.

[@rbking9296]

Now on to Little Wing from this same performance live at El Macombo another Hendrix cover he pays much respect to

[@vomhausmann]

Just subscribed because of your appreciation of the great Stevie Ray Vaughan...and any thing from his performance at the Capital Theatre, 1985 is fantastic!

[@dathorndike4908]

Notice how the drummer, Chris Layton, never takes his eyes off of Stevie the entire song.

[@-R.Gray-]

For another great performance by someone that impressed people like Stevie, and B.B.King, see Jeff Healey's "See The Light" on the show Night Music in 1988.

[@bluesfingers1]

So glad you came back to SRV. A GOAT for sure. Being a drummer have you checked out some of the youngsters like Nandi Bushall or Yoyoka both Prodigies and already world renowned rockers and just 14 years of age or very close to it. They both have some pretty sweet musical networks already. Just a thought and it is always interesting to get a Drummer's reaction as it just can't be beat... 🤭 ok that was lame but definitely not to be missed.

[@jamesknox7171]

Stevie was coked out of his skull at this show and yet, it's one of if not the best live performance ever recorded.

[@keithr-xj7zx]

The version of this was much better at Austin city limits in 1989. He was finally clean and sober by then and his playing shows it.😊

[@msfoodiediva]

Pipeline with his brother

[@ryanr5319]

Ty for reaction. This is the one. El Mocambo. Tone, energy, phrasing that night was sublime.

[@jerrychandler657]

Eric Clapton said the first time he heard SRV he stopped the car in the suicide lane with his mouth open and listened. He immediately turned around and drove to a record store to look for any SRV music.

[@minigirl6839]

Also, please consider reacting to "Look at Little Sister " with Stevie Ray Vaughan and Jeff Healey. Jeff was blind. He and Stevie Ray put on a performance of a lifetime. Stevie Ray also did this same song with Double Trouble. Talk about being able to do things that you shouldn't be able to do! Stevie Ray plays without a string, swiches guitars without missing a single note! You'd be doing yourself a favor to watch both versions. BTW, I found you organically. 😂😅 Keep up the great reactions! 👌

[@Mrwiggles360]

Life without yoh is a must, you see he was not only a great guitarist but also a great person

[@indianboy72]

That bass player played with the “Winter Brothers “. He has played with best of the best. This is sleeping to him.just a good time with best guitar player who ever lived. Lucky sob.

[@rhondamcewananderson3968]

I still play this all the time! 🌹♥️

[@mrmiscast]

You could never tell what pace Stevie was going to play this song and how much he would embelish it throughout.... As far as a cover of Hendrix, nobody was ever better or loved Jimi's music more than Stevie... the term ALL IN was created for Stevie's playing..

[@claireburling8547]

My 2nd fave song. Little Wing is 1st. Jimi was mt first love, Stevie my second. "Little Wing" from el Macombo. Do it if you haven't yet. "Mary had a little Lamb". "Tin Pan Alley" w/J. Copeland. "Dirty Pool", Montreux. Stevie was a guitar hurricane. We miss you every day, Stevie Ray. RIP❤

[@GreggOliverBass]

This is a cover of Hendrix's Voodoo Child (slight return). The original Voodoo Chile is a long slow blues jam with Steve Winwood, Jack Casady, and Mitch Mitchell.... i only point it out because the jam on Electric Ladyland was a one off jam performance with so much sauce that it could never be repeated.

[@harrietmiller3982]

🙌👏🎸💙🎶‼️I am loving your SRV reactions‼️subscribed from your first one. There is so much more in store for you - I can't wait! On your own you should watch him performing this in two other venues- Toyko Japan 1985 and Austin City Limits 1989 and you will see 3 different takes all awesome because he plays in the moment and the music takes him away. I really hope, to broaden your perspective, your next one would be Tin Pan Alley featuring Johnny Copeland, another Texas Blues man. Together they put on a master class in down and dirty blues and you will also see Reece Wynans on keys. He joined Double Trouble 8/1985 and brought a lot to the table. He's like Stevie on piano. And you are right Double Trouble have their hands full keeping Stevie in the pocket while he goes off. They were a true Band of Brothers who loved each other so much💙

[@conniehorton1981]

Yessssssss Harriet!!! Great suggestion and information!!!!!

[@harrietmiller3982]

@@conniehorton1981 hey Connie👋💙. Thanks‼️✌️

[@lewistasso8866]

I remember SRV back when I was in school in the 80s. Everyone was so into Van Halen at the time. I was like, Eddie?? No. Stevie!! It makes one wonder how many who know Van Halen still don't know Stevie.🤔

[@jeffmason2691]

When it comes to the electric guitar there is Pre Jimi Hendrix and Post Jimi Hendrix, he changed to way people listen and played the guitar, no other guitar artist is even in the Building. One of the few guitarists ever who could play rhythm, lead, sing on top of it and do acrobatics on stage. 1. He was incredibly creative 2. His technique was superb 3. He was a great songwriter 4. He was a great singer 5. He was a great frontman. He didn’t need to play fast alternate picking runs or sweep picking or tapping tricks , he was above that. No one even comes close to him He invented a whole new style of playing. He by himself changed the way people thought about the electric guitar. He singlehandedly redefined the musical vocabulary of the electric guitar and changed music forever. When Jimi hit the scene people were hearing noises they had never heard from a guitar.

[@chrisredlich7075]

The band is so awesome cuz he goes in deferent direction's and the band has to follow. awesome.

[@TedArchbold-ih3tc]

He was incredible!

[@acb9231]

Without a doubt, SRV was one of the greatest! If you’re a guitar nut like me, ya gotta check out Philip Sayce. His style is influenced by Hendrix & SRV. He’s about 47 and played in his first band when he was 15. He is mind-blowing to watch! ✌️

[@markoliver630]

This is prime.

[@conniehorton1981]

I loved this reaction to my all time favorite!!!!!!! I think you would like Life Without You live from The Capitol Theater!!!

[@edmundmiller8229]

Tin Pan Alley with Johnny Copland

[@Donnagilbert6497]

This performance is amazing, but it seems so SLOW compared to the Austin 1989 version! Check that one out too. FIRE!! A little “Couldn’t Stand the Weather” from Austin 1989 or the Capital Theater also 🔥! Thanks for the Stevie love! Keep going!❤

[@jackscott5593]

SRV ~ 🎸🐐 The goatiest goat in all of goatness Double Trouble: Chris Layton - Drums Tommy Shannon - Bass Reese Wynans - Keys **Life Without You at Capitol Theater**

[@italcook1]

One of my latest faves of SRV right now is ‘Dirty Pool’ from 1984 in Montreaux (sp ) from 85…? It’s crazy good, especially when he does the Tremolo Strumming which is verrry difficult !

[@damonhines8187]

"Child" and "Chile" rhyme. Watched this on TV in Toronto in the weeks following the original show, if not as a simulcast. I don't remember, it's a long time ago, man. Loved SRV when he first emerged on the scene, really became aware of him via his presence on David Bowie's 'Let’s Dance', specifically 'Modern Love', one of my all-time fave intros, and 'Cat People(....Gasoline)'. Applauded his decision to leave the Bowie tour and do his own thing. Loved 'Couldn't Stand the Weather', 'Lenny', 'Cold Shot', loads of others, and 'Tick Tock', with brother Jimmy, released posthumously, iirc. 💔😢 In subsequent years I must confess I came to feel he may have a lot to answer for vis-à-vis the insane proliferation of imitators, something I'd never witnessed, nor hope to again. Discover a love for music, specifically, the guitar, more especially the blues? Good for you. Find your voice. Speak your own truth. End of rant.

[@mik9124]

Like your pure reactions to the Soul of music , go on ...

[@lynnsparks6670]

My uncle grew up in oak cliff south dallas and was neighbors with stevie. They used to jam as teenagers in my uncles barn. Grandpa would get pissed and yell at them to turn that devil music down lmao

[@hongfang2348]

I suggest Life Without You, live, Capitol Theater (SRV wrote the song)

[@diverdown631]

Check out Stevie on Austin City limits doing Riveria Paradise.

[@donaldwhite9291]

Riveria Paradise and Life Without You are longtime favorites. It's also pretty entertaining when he plays Look At Little Sister and breaks a string. That said, his sound check is simply amazing and not to be missed!

[@harrietmiller3982]

Riveria Paradise is my all time favorite of Stevie's. It is his masterpiece for sure‼️🎶💙💯

[@diverdown631]

@@harrietmiller3982 mine also

[@daviddodge782]

Live at the El Mocambo, I was supposed to there that night but I couldn't get off work.

[@williamcabell142]

Simply the GOAT!!😎🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@alanbraun1187]

What Eric Clapton said about Stevie's playing, when someone that has never seen Stevie play it makes them want to go out and buy a guitar and learn to play, but those of us that have played with him.... it makes use want to quit!

[@violetflame23]

Great reaction as usual Lee. You might check out another blues great, Gary Moore doing Still Got the Blues Live from Montreux. You won't be sorry. He's obviously not the showman that SRV is, but his playing is next level, like Stevie's.

[@L33Reacts]

Thank you so much! I appreciate it. I will definitely add it to the list. Thanks for the suggestion. Stevie is absolutely insane. I love his style so much lol

[@AntonyFleck]

If you are enjoying this! Give yourself a real Treat!!! Please check out the Original long version from 'Electric Ladyland' Jimi on guitar obviously! Steve Windwood keys Jack Cassidy bass Apparently a late night live jam ! It's a different level to this baby!!!...

[@mervincombs6640]

also check out Chicago 25 or 6 to 4. Live. Tanglewood. 1970. Terry Kath. Another great lost way too soon.

[@austntexan]

Mocambo is the best. It's like a train and that vibrato is nuts.

[@tonybarwick5248]

Bad man !

[@cliff481]

No. The guitar was his first arm. He just used his left and right to make it scream

[@harrietmiller3982]

😅yes! This guitar was known as #1 but he also referred to it as his first wife. When asked why he did he said because she screams for me and not at me✌️☺️

[@brewstergallery]

Hey Lee from Ned in Spain. Great to see your subscriber numbers climb and wish you the best. SRV was damned amazing especially live. A sad shame that he didn't live longer . Are you going to do some Jimi Hendrix as well ? By the way, not to be a smart ass but with either spelling it's always "Child" never "Chili" . Stay healthy and thanks for the groovy tunes.

[@Jeffbambam]

❤SRV GOAT! NEW SUB ✌

[@ianbrooke6342]

This is good but it isn't a patch on Hendrix's original.

[@davescurry69]

As great as Stevie's cover is, please react to the original studio version. Then Jimi's Woodstock rendition.

[@lmkeniston216]

Change It, Lenny, and Pride & Joy are 3 stellar tunes that no one reacts to… just sayin

[@RyneMurray23]

He played 13 gauge strings with high action for a cleaner tone. He had to work hard to get his tone. That's why he makes all of those faces, because his fingers probably feel like they will fall off when he bends 😂

[@ploppill34]

The guitar is gonna need lots of therapy to overcome that assault

[@mikefetterman6782]

SRV was the greatest, make no doubt. However, this was back in his drug fueled days. According to the bass player, Tommy Shannon, SRV was almost dead an hour before the show, in a cocaine induced coma and had to have medical personnel revive him that day in Toronto.

[@RIchardPalermo-s9v]

SRV slipped in Power of Love by Hendrix there.

[@nancymjohnson]

Yay!!

[@kristahartmann6712]

Although the ACL version is great, THIS version is so visceral, it' s like sex on a stick....ummmm, I mean compelling. Yeah, compelling.

[@williamflinchum-qo6ch]

Jimi died in 1970 at age 27/ he never got a chance to have seen Stevie. They would have become best friends/lol😮😮

[@jamesknox7171]

I've read two different stories how it came to be but Stevie's crybaby/ wah wah pedal once belonged to Jimi Hendrix.

[@Buds1own]

LOVE the reaction!! :) seems like he was missing his reverb??? LOL :) :) :) ♥ Maybe check out NEIL PEART Buddy Rich HONOR?????!!!!!!!!! :) ♥AND, or... Victor Wooten bass magic????????? :) “Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you believe in Him so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.” ~ Romans 15:13

[@jamiedimond9419]

chile is not food rather its ebonix

[@imamymay]

Jimi Hendrix cover

[@brianvernon249]

Dad was prog. Mom, she liked her Vaughn (any white man with real, legit soul) and was quite distraught when he died days after Sam Kinison or the other way around.