FIRST TIME HEARING Stevie Ray Vaughan - Texas Flood (from Live at the El Mocambo)RECTION VIDEO

[@elizabethquinn8477]

I can never get enough of watching people react to SRV "Texas Flood" - especially for the moment when he plays the guitar behind his back. It never disappoints. I was fortunate enough to see SRV live a few times before he passed and let me tell you. You were either jamming out and dancing to him, or you were standing still, awestruck and paralyzed by the genius that you were witnessing. RIP SRV!

[@Mr10usdad]

Exactly!

[@danpals7678]

It's almost as much fun as watching him live in bars 3 times in Dallas in 82. I don't think we even paid a cover. Maybe $5. We were at a table 30 ft. from him. Good times!

[@EskWIRED]

I am the same as you. I have watched a whole bunch of young guys discover SRV.

[@battleborn4132]

Right!!!

[@jimbo4110]

The absolute GOAT on the guitar. He played with the heaviest strings, adjusted as high as they could go, to bend the strings into submission. There will never be another like him.

[@davidyeo8731]

He played with the thickest strings ever. Guy is a legend for a reason. Long live SRV.

[@jaimeschumann68]

You DAMN RIGHT HE'S THE KING...LOL!!! I JUST SAY "GOD WAS SHOWING OFF WHEN HE MADE STEVIE RAY VAUGHAN".. I LOVE IT..

[@williamcabell142]

The GOAT OF GOATS...I place him at #1

[@anonymoususer9215]

And B.B. King would even say he was the best...

[@scottganser7787]

He does whatever he wants with the guitar. WHATEVER HE WANTS.

[@wabatong444]

When I saw him in an itty bitty club in Ohio.... He literally CHANGED my entire perception of what a human being could do on guitar! And by this time, I'd either seen or worked back stage for BB King, Eric Clapton, Robert Cray, etc. He could make them ALL look like they were standing still! I'm sure I'll take flak at some point for saying that.... BUT, if you saw him live, in PERSON, closer than this venue, you would understand how I can make that statement with total conviction! Simply, insanely GREAT all of you are enjoying him soooooo much!

[@conniehorton1981]

You talked about his fingers having calluses lol and interesting enough, his calluses used to come off and Stevie would actually super glue them back on to finish the show. Also, Stevie gave that particular guitar a couple of names. He called it “Number One” (it was his favorite) and he also called it his “First Wife”. He said it didn’t scream at him, but instead screamed for him. 😂❤️😂❤️

[@jerryjeromehawkins1712]

Too, too Cool Connie... 😎 Me?? I'm speechless. Absolutely amazing! 👍🏽

[@brendancollins6233]

He also used a very heavy string gauge, making it even more punishing on his fingers. I once read Jon Mayer saying SRV was so hard to emulate not because he didn’t have the skill but because his fingers couldn’t take it.

[@kimberlygamble6231]

Wasn’t the drummer really short also?

[@conniehorton1981]

@@kimberlygamble6231 not sure. He doesn’t look much taller than Stevie. WIKI says he was 5’10”

[@calebwright5721]

I was just about to comment this lol. Good looking out. srv was the man 😎

[@Jeffbambam]

Can you imagine listening to 4 hours of this greatness live ?

[@michaellueneburg2261]

I never could have guessed that one of the greatest blues performances of all time would happen in Canada! And yes his fingers. At this time he was still playing heaviness of a string somebody would put on an acoustic guitar! Welcome to a world where the music of the GOAT exists and is available to enjoy!!!

[@brockmcg5009]

The El Mocambo is legendary that's why

[@balancereplays7722]

Best Guitarist ever ! Often imitated never duplicated!

[@kpmac1]

I still believe this is the best live guitar performance ever recorded. I saw SRV one time 3 months before he died and it was an amazing experience. I'm so glad I went because there wouldn't have been another opportunity. The music world lost a genius that day in Aug 1990.

[@jenniferandrews1917]

This Cat has Swagger like no one else ever will. That guitar is simply and beautifully an extension of his body. ❤️🔥😎 May I recommend LITTLE WINGS next, please!?

[@randallmccoy8581]

Excellent choice bro. SRV used to crazy glue his WORKHORSED fingertips and he also used HUGE guage strings for tone but bending them takes alot of stank. I never tire of this INTENSE LEGENDARY performance. Good to see SRV living on thru new fans. SEND THE WORD. SPREAD THE JOY.

[@jimwebb9328]

I disagree. He's not killing that guitar, he's bringing it to life!

[@V12BenzAMG]

Stevie Ray Vaughan - Life Without You (Live at Capitol Theatre) ...behind the back, backwards in front of him, one handed, over head, teeth...its absolutely incredible!

[@mamaflush9945]

If I didn't know what you were talking about, I'd swear you were describing a "conniption fit"😂 and I mean this in the very bestest funny way possible✌

[@professionalvampire1]

Don't forget the seamless guitar switch!

[@harryayre9050]

@Dougm that "life without you" performance is definitely a Stevie tour de force and it's all amazing and I've tried to hold a Strat over my head by the neck and make any noise at all and it was impossible for me but Stevie does it with style! Amazing! But "Texas flood" at the El Mocombo is a scorching, legendary performance

[@michaelpaz5052]

When you're playing the blues the right way, they call that "Stank Face". It's a great thing!

[@SickGirlRocks]

This man should be a household name! I’ve known of him for almost 30 years because my husband was a bass player and he knew I love the blues

[@jack6136]

You are listening to the the finest Blues/ rock musician in history. This man is relentless beyond description😮!$

[@rickward460]

Welcome to the party Brother 😎 Spread the love!🇺🇸

[@mikefetterman6782]

El Mocambo is a club in Toronto Canada. Stevie did this in 1983. According to his bassist Tommy Shannon's book this is his hottest performance ever taped. It also happened an hour after medical personnel roused Stevie from a cocaine induced coma with IV fluids and vitamins. Hence all the extra notes on this show, and the extra sweat.

[@drudriver3660]

When Stevie met the devil at the crossroads no one knows what Stevie got but the devil got a guitar lesson

[@212x3]

While Jimmy was a genius, Stevie was a master. I would absolutely put him square in the middle of the GOAT discussion. Also, my older brother was at that final concert at Alpine Valley, Wisconsin. He still has the ticket stub.

[@harryayre9050]

In the 90s I had " Live at the Elmocombo" on VHS and would play it for people to see the look of shock and awe on their faces! Especially at the end when he plays "third stone from the sun" and does things to his beloved "first wife"(a Fender Stratocaster with a 1962 neck,a 1963 body and 1959 pickups) that are illegal in 19 states! After watching this one time I knew I was watching one of, if not the greatest guitar player of all times and I've come to realize SRV is incomparable and is the top of the heap, the pinnacle. There are some that came close but Stevies dedication to his craft was second to none and it really shows in his live performances.

[@yambo59]

Best slow blues guitar performance ever recorded - RIP SRV

[@vomhausmann]

So so special....entertainer and human being!

[@conniehorton1981]

Just subscribed hoping for more SRV ❤️. Yes!!! Life Without You live from The Capitol Theater ❤️❤️❤️

[@kathyyoung9539]

Stevie Ray did this shit when he was 10 year's old on his bike. Ridin' all over Dallas Texas. ❤ You never seen Stevie Ray without a guitar in his hand's. His finger's on his left hand had quarter inch ti a inch holes in his finger's. He would skin graft his own finger's usein' bakin' powder and Super glue and glue em back on. Take a file and file down the rough edges so they wouldn't get caught on the string's and keep on playin'. ❤He payed his dues for sure. ❤ He's my brother I'm his Little Sister Kiya Lynn Vaughan. Ps. Thank you for the kind word's you said bout my brother.

[@webbtrekker534]

Always nice to see todays younger people discover yesterdays music and musicians. The last 90 years is loaded with great music just waiting for you to discover it.

[@wendyolstad876]

I love these kids. Stevie Ray is one of my favorites. considered one of or may THE best guitar player ever. Definitely the best blues guitarist.

[@drudriver3660]

The man has a blue soul I am convinced God wanted to learn to shred a strat so he called Stevie home. R.I.P. Brother

[@drock55551]

SRV would play through his calluses to the point where his fingers would bleed all over his guitar. Dude was a legend.

[@xenoscoot]

Rene Martine, his guitar tech, often pulled bits of melted pick out of strings and the guitars. He also donated his skin to superglue and baking soda skingrafts. Read that in a magazine article years ago. SRV was one of a kind GOAT. Everyone else is a far second. Go watch Little Wing at El Mocambo. Jimi Hendrix cover...but does Jimi better than Jimi, IMO.

[@drock55551]

@@xenoscoot I own this DVD. 😁

[@agent1543]

RIP SRV ... You will live on forever through your music ...

[@tonycreech2430]

Glad to see this passed on to new viewers. He used to sleep in pool Halls at time and he cldnt read sheet music. The band kept up with what he played. There are many great guitarist but the way he feels his music and puts that feeling into listeners is second to none.

[@RollnFlowReactions]

Great reaction. SRV will amaze you every time.

[@dreww1609]

SRV = greatest - RIP - miss ya buddy

[@scotttrainer9704]

That was his favorite guitar (Lenny), a gift from his wife Lenora. I do believe it is on display at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

[@jeffymoen]

Appreciate your honest and heartfelt reaction. Now, check out Stevie Ray Vaughn Soundcheck (the one where he's wearing a leopard skin coat) This soundcheck is better than most shows.

[@russellgtyler8288]

I heard he picked up the guitar at age 7 and obviously rarely put it down after that. Truly a generational talent. Yeah, he also had a world class stank face.

[@wendyolstad876]

I love you, Relentless Lex, I am a senior and grew up with Stevie. Broke my heart when he died. So cool that you enjoyed this like you did. There is so much more to be savored. Thank you for your contribution.

[@peggybrown9694]

This gig was the best gig I'd ever seen. This is like the ABB at the Fillmore quality groundbreaking music.

[@harryayre9050]

Alot of people are saying that SRV is the greatest guitar player ever and it makes me so happy to know that he's still touching people 33 years after his death. I've been saying it since the 80s and I'll keep saying it, Stevie is the guitar master, the G.O.A.T. SRV and the Fender Stratocaster, Since 1954

[@Prone2Thrill]

Congratulations of witnessing the GOAT of all-time - and IMO the greatest performance I've ever known ! MORE SRV

[@pathfindermc]

Great Reaction! love to see someone witness this for the 1st time! never gets old!

[@richardeast3328]

Gave himself an assist, one of the best lines I’ve heard in a long time, FAF also.

[@ontarioguyincalgary4845]

Thanks man...Best reaction I've seen in awhile 👍

[@darkomtobia]

Subbing! Life Without You live at Capitol theater is my favorite SRV performance. It's worth seeing.

[@jackikarmichael65]

Greatest guitar exhibitionist EVER!

[@kierstenridgway4634]

😆😆😂 I've always imagined a funeral for this guitar after this performance! ❤️❤️❤️✌️ Btw, really great reaction!

[@waltburgon]

Thats why he is considered one of the best of all time

[@raymcarthur3870]

I agree he doesn’t have to be your favorite but it’s easy to see he is the Best.

[@wabatong444]

YES, in the WHOLE WIDE WORLD!

[@Bogart61]

The guitar is in the ROCK AND ROLL HOF! It’s name is “#1”

[@markd4926]

Stevia was from another planet

[@tuathadadannan]

he would glue the callouses back on his fingers & keep playing!

[@marymargaretmoore9034]

Please check out SRV doing "Life Without You" live in 1985. Stevie and Jimi (Hendrix) were the greatest guitarists ever, imo. R.I.P. Jimi and Stevie who passed in 1970 and 1990 respectively.

[@williamcabell142]

Steve was BETTER!

[@marymargaretmoore9034]

@@williamcabell142 You mean Stevie? That's your opinion and you're entitled to it. I believe that Jimi and Stevie were on the same level of greatness. Unfortunately I never saw Stevie live, but I saw Jimi live when I was just 14 and have been listening to his music all my life. Stevie was incredible too.

[@Blue-qr7qe]

@@marymargaretmoore9034 Kindred spirits.

[@Moonshot568]

Stevie Ray Vaughan making people who don’t play guitar wish they could , and those that playing guitar feel like they can’t .

[@pennyvannatta9718]

Totally agree He’s the best

[@derekpalmer8752]

It's so funny to watch Stevie bridge the gap between all genres and ages. It happens every time. People just stop and go WTF did I just see? He was the GOAT!!

[@RusstafaB]

Outstanding guitar player

[@ElMunstro3614]

There’s a video of Blues Legends talking about SRV. That’s a must see!

[@kevinmalone2218]

I was at Stevie Ray Vaughn's last concert the night his helicopter crashed after the show at Alpine Valley Wisconsin August 26th 1990. The next morning was one of the saddest days of my life. The lineup was Eric Clapton, SRV, Robert Cray and Buddy Guy. RIP SRV!

[@russelllevinton6312]

THE Eric Clapton was in awe of SRV's guitar playing.

[@hellhound551]

SRV used .13 gauge strings which most guitar players could not even move enough to play like this. The man was a living legend and could sing real good too. Supernatural guitar skills that are unmatched to this day. Taken from this earth way too soon.

[@Josh_Caelum]

SRV spent more time “somewhere else” than he did here on this plane. RIP

[@kimberlybadonie6134]

My senior year of HS. Me and some friends couldn’t wait so we could see a show, then the crash.

[@leahdoerr731]

Hello from Cody Wyoming you're awesome! Keep it up😊

[@jaydee2012]

Watching a new generation discover SRV and getting utterly gobsmacked and ending up in a quivering heap on the floor is now my favorite pastime.

[@Jeffbambam]

GOAT 🐐! Nuff said!

[@plantmillionsofteees5676]

What was that iconic Eric Clapton (an iconic guitarist himself) quote … He said something to the effect “Stevie Ray Vaughan made thousands of kids want to start playing the guitar. And for those of us who ever shared a stage with him, he made us want to quit.” 😂

[@bryonensminger7462]

He wrote this song about him being out on the road and a hurricane 🌀 was hitting southern Texas where him and his woman lived and he was trying to call home to check on her but can't get through , cause all the phone lines are down

[@frankhartnett895]

He did not write this song

[@plenary123]

The GOAT

[@peggiebradley7434]

The best there ever was. RIP legend.

[@pamelajohnson6199]

Most excellent ~❤️

[@charleybarley914]

Stank Face Stevie is the best Stevie

[@kimberleyphillips6671]

Yes Yes Yes! ❤️🤘

[@billhaffenden5800]

yo bro...if ya thought that was somethin u shud react to his song...tin pan alley....probly the best blues I ever heard...simply put...AMAZING. keep on keepin on bro blessings

[@RitaMae13]

SRV = GOAT!

[@karthain5742]

When a guitar player is making ugly faces, you know he’s feeling it. “Stevie Ray Vaughan doesn’t play music, he channels it.“ Eric Clapton

[@susieq6212]

Clapton recently played with Stevie's brother Jimmy in NY. Also a very good guitar player but Stevie was the best.

[@smbmiller655]

He's the TRUTH!

[@GinMae]

Thanks, Lex - yep, SRV had the best "stank face" evah! You should see more.. especially "Look at Little sister" - broken strings and not a missed note... (also, amazing keys by Reese Wynans)... kzbin.info/www/bejne/aajSgYmHet13qbM

[@kierstenridgway4634]

When you talked about his calluses, I've always thought about the strength in his fingers. He used thicker guitar strings for one. I just think his fingers must have been pretty strong. ❤️✌️

[@Cavethug]

LMAO "I can imagine the rest" nope... you most definitely can't. You have no idea what's coming. This guy wasn't in the top 10, he is at the TOP of the top ten.

[@bryonensminger7462]

His older brother Jimmy of the fabulous thunderbirds fame tells a story about how he would practice tell he would shread the calluses off his fingers and then crazy glue them back on and go back to practicing that's how you get this good

[@daffydill5807]

Ask urself. Is Stevie playing the guitar, or is the guitar playing Stevie?

[@greggbradford2307]

Anyone can play fast, but the playing SOOOOO slow and methodically is only by the best!

[@keithking5757]

I Want to donate to your channel only because of your reaction to this song

[@charlesmcmillin927]

No , you can't imagine ...

[@irenelopez3390]

❤SRV RIP

[@stevew585]

Your are dead right Lex, SRV, the BEST to have ever walked the Earth.

[@TheSarahbeach100]

You like the blues check out ant gone give up on love and the sky is crying By srv.

[@donnastupka7507]

🔥🔥🔥

[@frankortiz5080]

WATCH "" JEFF HEALY""" LIVE. ANOTHER BEST GAUITARIST IN THE WORLD

[@blfrie]

SRV was better behind his back than most people are in front...

[@kathyyoung9539]

Check out his finger's . Ya'll know he paid his dues. Look up Stevie Ray Vaughan' finger's.

[@crazydale1000]

I saw SRV 5 times. He made me want to sell my guitars and get out of the game. He was a bad man

[@kennethjohnson2967]

That guitar stanck face !

[@deanmaltsberger1426]

16 hours per day practice will do wonders , won't it

[@charlesmcmillin927]

Chinatown section of Toronto ...

[@sheilasizemore289]

If you noticed,he never once looked at his guitar. I’m pretty sure he slept with those babies.😊