FIRST TIME HEARING STEVIE RAY VAUGHAN VOODOO CHILD

[@thekingcobra63]

SRV was out of this galaxy. RIP Stevie, we miss you every day.

[@stevew585]

Im with you 100%

[@1966zenone]

Amen!

[@bobr4987]

I would also say to listen to "Texas Flood" at El Mocambo. Not sure if this is true, but I've read in comments that Stevie went to pay his respects to Jimi's family and they gave him Jimi's Wah pedal. If that's true, he made pretty good use of it here. This is one of my fave Jimi tracks.

[@Thomas-qe7ez]

This is true

[@art3mis290]

Yes "Texas Flood" that way he can see that SRV can sing too better than Jimi!

[@quentinmichel7581]

Absolutely true story.

[@el34glo59]

Facts

[@musiclover9361]

It's true.

[@lara314]

....and another SRV fan is born. Welcome to the club! This is my fave live version.

[@stevieray7920]

Extended version, rockoplast, and Nashville where he plays while shaking hands with a fan, those are good versions. This one too but I can't find many versions where I was disappointed in his tolerance level that night.

[@Neo_1985]

Yea you only have to hear him once and you are hooked forever haha

[@jackrasbeary4156]

Nice to see young people meet the Blues GOAT from Texas…..

[@minigirl6379]

That guy is Stevie Ray Vaughan. He's a true Texas treasure. We Texans consider him to be the best there ever was, or ever will be. We catch a lot of shit for saying that, but we don't care. Hell, it ain't bragging if you can back it up. Stevie Ray could back it up. We love him and miss him every single day. 🤠🥳

[@greekadmirer2204]

Mini girl , Stevie Ray is missed the world over . Stevie Ray and Albert King in session full show for me is the finest blues I have watched …😘😘😘

[@mookie7688]

Texas blues guitarists deserve all the props they get. Jimi admired Billy Gibbons, and he would have loved the hell out of SRV.

[@murraytomlinson6562]

I ain't from Texas, but I would totally agree. There are none better than Stevie Ray. Not before, not after. I'll take the shit with you.

[@bobgruntkowski9150]

Dude from Cleveland, your rite Texan he was the greatest, first time I was in Austin had to go to the Continental club just to be by at CC a place where the man played. You have the right to be proud, hell I am to as he was from the states.

[@edgarpoe7255]

Been watching many great guitar players for over half a century. 1st concert was The Beatles. Saw Cream, Hendrix, Duane Allman, etc. No matter how good, there was a human trip up somewhere ... of course. Not this man. Never heard him miss ... not once. He simply opened the gate & it flowed.

[@Swanknot]

Every time I've watched someone's first time seeing this performance I just get the biggest kick outta the reaction to that iconic intro and their growing disbelief in what they are seeing and hearing.

[@perrybernard6064]

Basically an 8 minute solo with a few words thrown in. What you listen to was what SRV would call the "Texas Blues". He put his own style to an already great song.

[@billyfreeman5803]

Rest in peace, Stevie. You need to hear more of his stuff. He was widely regarded as one of the best guitarists in the world.

[@RMLtiger]

Who is this guy? I humbly give you the answer…. The G. O. A. T. ! “Texas Flood” live at El Mocambo will blow your f’ing mind!

[@michaelobrien8219]

i love the way drummer Chris Layton makes this song his own - he's an amazing, under rated musician

[@jackscott5593]

SRV ~ 🎸🐐 ...THE goat **Life Without You at Capitol Theater ** **Voodoo Child at Starwood Theater in Nashville** **Texas Flood at El Macambo**

[@DNYaw]

Stevie went to the father of Jimi and asked permission to do the cover. Pa gave Steve the wawah pedal of his son. "Go ahead".

[@nathanmysza6102]

Stevie Ray Vaughan🤘

[@Cool-Edit-5000]

Sadly... Stevie died in August of 1990 in a helicopter crash. He was playing at Alpine Valley in Wisconsin. It's close to Chicago. He played that night with Buddy Guy, his brother... Jimi Vaughan... Robert Cray, and Eric Clapton. They closed... all playing together... with Sweet Home Chicago. Stevie brought the house down, and blew everyone else off the stage. He got on the helicopter to go back to Chicago... an hour flight... and it slammed into the side of a hill because of fog. He was 35. You only get genius and brilliance and light like that in flashes. That's why we only had him for a short time. He was a beautiful human being, and I miss him. I was 18 when he died, and I cried like a baby when I heard. The list of celebrities at his funeral was amazing. They included Bonnie Raitt and Stevie Wonder. I love you, Stevie... and good for this guy for this video. PEACE. Stevie grew up in Oak Cliff... a rough area of North Dallas, Texas. He came from nothing, and started when he was a teenager. Even then, everyone knew he was ridiculously good. He fell into a vat of old grease when he was 15, and working at a burger stand. He vowed right then and there that he would NEVER work a regular job again, and would only play guitar. WE ARE BLESSED.

[@heyskipj]

I love at the very end there. Stevie looks out into the audience @10:26 to see if they're still alive.

[@TheVatonaught]

Used to listen to Jimi playin' this every day back in '69 before I picked up my wife after work...in the US Army... then years later SRV...did the same thing to my brain and my innards...

[@shirleybuffington6420]

Welcome to the wonderful world of Stevie Ray Vaughan you was asking if it was a cover of Hendrix yes it was.

[@l.l4456]

Stevie was a huge Hendrix fan, this is his tribute to Jimi. If you would like to view some of his more individual songs check out "Texas Flood" live from the El Mocombo. For a glimpse of professional on stage cool check out "Look at Little Sister" from this same show (austin city limits, 1989) and for a sample of his smooth vocals & songwriting "Life Without You" from Capitol Theare. He had a #1 hit with "Crossfire" from the same austin city limits in 1989 - that one is a barnburner! It is also worth doing a little research about the person he was, a gentle, humble, funny & smart man who had a difficult childhood and someone who helped so many others achieve sobritery after he waged his own battle with drugs & alcohol. I really like your reactions and now with the addition of SRV, I plan to become a subscriber. Heaven got a great addition to the band & a good soul when they got Stevie!

[@suemiller1046]

Yes he’s so good.. got to see him live in California USA shortly before he passed.. now he’s playing with Jimmy..Sure miss both of them.. Stevie was one of our greats…God blessed us with his music..!!!!

[@bruced8893]

SRV did for blues playing what EVH did for rock. Both are icons that never grow old.

[@orinolsgaard1755]

Stevie is magic and far beyond any talk of best. He is one and his playing will never exist ever again.

[@billmavin1998]

I moved to Toronto 3 years after this concert and often went to El Mocambo on Spadina. This concert was legendady even then (pre U Tube). One guy said he could not sleep for 2 days after this concert and I believe him

[@Thomas-qe7ez]

Granted I grew up in Texas - but for my money SRV was as good as it gets. God that dude could play 🎸

[@chrismead1464]

Yeah, you didn't have to know anything about a guitar to know SRV was something "different" in a great way.

[@kelievangeesbergen7262]

I love how the guitar becomes part of his body it’s like they’re connected. It’s it’s unworldly. I graduated from high school in 1981 that album Steve double trouble came out. All of us were partying, getting drunk and getting stone, smoking weed skiing in the mountains of Utah and listening to Stevie ray Vaughan, but none of us had any idea we were listening to the best guitar player that ever lived.

[@hongfang2508]

Yes, it's a cover of Hendrix. SRV is the greatest rock/blues guitarist who ever lived. He drew influence from Jimi and SRV came along some 15 years after Jimi passed away at 27. Jimi trailblazed what you see here from SRV. 15 years later, SRV took what Jimi taught to the next level.

[@hesch-tag]

Simply bullshit. Jimi took his music galaxies further than SRV. Is it because SRV played some licks (always the same licks btw) a bit faster? SRV was super traditional whereas Jimi was an explorer, an inventor and a visionary.

[@athlonen]

Another reactor said it best. Before he heard this performance, he said "Only one person can play Jimi Hendrix songs, and that's Jimi Hendrix." Then he saw this. Then he said "Only 2 people can play Jimi Hendrix songs: Jimi Hendrix, and Stevie Ray Vaughan." 'nuff said.

[@sonic_euphoria]

Hi Jordon I'm Scott! I normally don't comment on videos on KZbin, but after watching your reaction to Pink Floyd's Comfortably Numb Pulse Live and now Stevie Ray Vaughan, I just couldn't resist responding. I actually just came across your channel the other day, and I've already subscribed after watching your music reactions. You have a great personality, and you seem very genuine with your reactions which is awesome to see. It's been really great watching you discover all of the artists and songs you have so far. Since you really enjoy guitar solos (I love them too), you really should check out Stevie Ray Vaughan playing Texas Flood (Live at the El Mocambo version), and you've got to check out Eddie Van Halen performing Eruption Live. That one is sure to blow you away. Other songs you should also consider would be Lynryd Skynyrd's Free Bird, and AC/DC's Back in Black since you enjoyed Thunderstruck so much. I can hardly wait to see what you discover next!

[@justjord4088]

Bless 🙏

[@sonic_euphoria]

@@justjord4088 Thank you for the wonderful reply and your positivity in general. It is very much appreciated given everything that is happening in the world recently. I meant to give you the link to the Eddie Van Halen Eruption Live video that I think you should react to. It's probably the best version I've seen of it anywhere. I really hope you enjoy it, and I can't wait to see your reaction! Eddie Van Halen Eruption (from Live Without A Net) youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3DL9r-NxuYszg&sa=U&ved=2ahUKEwjlgY3PyejxAhWQAZ0JHf7uDiYQtwIwAHoECAMQAQ&usg=AOvVaw14VTNJIgQHyMMlW4GAjeDo

[@bikernation5298]

Best of both worlds, Stevie & Jimi ! Gotta check out SRV Texas Flood Live At El Mocambo

[@matthewmurphy8872]

I saw Stevie with Jeff Beck in 11/12/1989 at the RPI Fieldhouse, Troy, NY. Mind blowing!

[@fhetty]

I'm a die hard Eddie Van Halen fan and he used to be my number 1 guitar player...until I heard Stevie. This man has yet to be de-throned on my list. Stevie is the GOAT.

[@el34glo59]

So crazy hearing people say who is this guy. One thing social media got right is letting these legends live on so younger generations can discover them, so they'll never be forgotten. SRV is the GOAT. No matter what anyone says, I'll debate it till the end. He's the best to ever do it There's not one person better than SRV. SRV far surpassed Hendrix imo. Although Hendrix was unbelievably inventive and a natural. Maybe the most natural guitarist ever.

[@Rubytuesday1569]

Saw this guy decades ago in Perth, Western Australia, small gig, maybe 2000. I've never forgotten his performance... Blew my mind. RIP Stevie 🕊️

[@matronmalice9867]

I am absolutely happy that I have found these videos. There are so many amazing artists to explore. It is a Jimi Hendrix song. SRV was an avid fan of Hendrix.

[@darkomtobia]

Glad I was here to see this with you!

[@patrickmurchison9145]

I was blown away when I bought this DVD (Live at Austin City Limits) and saw this version. I was FURTHER BLOWN AWAY when I bought the "SRV Live at the El Mocambo" DVD and he outdid himself with that "Voodoo Child" version!!! The whole "El Mocambo" performance is my all-time SRV performance!!! He starts off on fire with the song "TESTIFY!!!"

[@cristyrawks6325]

One major amazing thing that Jimi did that inspired many guitar players, was his long thumb wrapping around the neck of the guitar to play additional harmonies. Notice SRV's thumb..... anyway, you have just begun with Stevie, the man is a legend. You will be gobsmacked!! Note: Saw him 3 times, I was never the same.

[@23chiffy]

The best line I've ever heard about Stevie was from another famous guitarist the name escapes me right now but he said " If you don't play guitar Stevie makes you wanna learn, but if you do play guitar he makes you wanna quit"

[@melissamckeague]

I always stop to see a young person react to Stevie. I was lucky enough to see him live and he had that effect on everyone-- you just stand there in awe. He was on another level. Even Clapton said it was like Stevie was channeling another source. Enjoy!!

[@wyyrdojim]

I was 26 when he died, I’m so clad to see young people finding him in the 21st century!! Stevie is the G.O.A.T!!!😎🤟

[@mookie7688]

Stevie was always great but this is a mature and sober SRV at the height of his game, shortly before his death at age 35. It's worth remembering that Jimi was only 27 when he passed, and wondering what else he might have accomplished if he had lived another eight years.

[@cocobeachvillage4310]

He was heavily inspired by and looked up to Jimmy Hendrix and apparently bought Jimmy’s foot pedal after Jimmy passed away. The song was in tribute / memory of Jimmy’s excellence. In the end, SRV became a blues guitar legend himself and was a heavy blues influencer to bring blues back in the 80’s. He was strangely ahead of his time and yet very old school too. He played side by side on stage with famous top old school blues guitarists, including Albert King and BB King. SRV may have been a TX man with a southern accent that never learned to read music - but he played from his heart and with true soul. It’s rumored that back in those days, Eric Clapton once said the only time he ever got nervous on stage was when he was playing next to SRV. 😂 I like your array of music. Subscribed. ✌🏼❤️

[@robertphelps1574]

It’s a Jimi Hendrix song stevie Ray Vaughan is a brilliant version also Gary Moore did a brilliant version as well which is worth checking out

[@aaronb4493]

Do the Nashville performance where he plays Voodo Childe behind his back.

[@aether13x69]

And with broken strings!!!

[@SotonCueMan]

I had tickets to see him on 10th Sept 1990 at Hammersmith in London - he was killed on 27th August 1990.....I still have my unused ticket..... When reacting to SRV - always go for a live version. Everything improvised [same as Clapton] and no 2 solos the same. Also most guitarists play with 9 or 10 gauge strings - he played with 12 or 13....that hurts but gives such a great tone!

[@jamesrramey]

Stevie played the strat like it owed him money ~~

[@art3mis290]

Thank You! Omg I love SRV and cried for days when he died and it hurts still to see him live.

[@robertthole695]

i saw srv in concert about a month before his tragic death and jeff beck came out for the encore to play voodoo child with him.............omfg!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Carol-D.1324]

You don’t just watch or listen to Stevie Ray Vaughan.. you “experience” Stevie Ray Vaughan. ✌️&❤️

[@conniehorton1981]

SRV is by far my favorite to watch. I loved your reaction to him. I’ve definitely subscribed and looking forward to more SRV reactions. I love Life Without You live from the Capitol Theater. It is a completely different style from SRV.

[@zepgirl6489]

So awesome.....no one else like him!! So sad his life was cut short, though the gift he gave will remain!!!

[@mikewagon1770]

Saw him back in 86 at Chrysler Arena Ann Arbor Michigan

[@THEREALBONGMAN]

Love this genuine reaction to this Guitar God...R.I.P. SRV

[@johnweir2056]

I can only imagine Jimi and Stevie have a guitar battle every now and then up in heaven

[@lantose]

Best out of 100: Stevie - 51, Jimmie - 0………Game over! Sorry Jimmie!

[@coonshine1]

The drums and bass built the road and Stevie danced down it....

[@V12BenzAMG]

"Texas Flood" at El Mocambo ...this one all day!!!! watch this!

[@quentinmichel7581]

After you watch all the other SRV stuff, (including Texas Flood at the El Macsmbo) check out Stevie jamming "Texas Flood" with Albert King.

[@MusicHeartofMine2012]

Stevie Ray Vaughn is the pride of Texas!

[@SnuSlavin]

Thats a lesson I learned chasing the "Dream" ...always someone better. Once you accept that....then you can move forward......develop "you" and your style.

[@yambo59]

You must see Stevie Ray Vaughan play "VOODOO CHILD LIVE AT EL MOCAMBO" - its the best blues guitar performance ever - imo

[@daniellittle830]

Stevie Ray's sound check just woke up got out of bed put on a fur coat and a cowboy hat and kills it. One cameraman in attendance

[@MirroringTruth]

Yeah its a cover of Hendrix. SRV was a Hendrix fan, and if you notice his vibrato bar is on the top, so SRV uses a bridge from a left handed guitar emulating how when Hendrix played a right handed guitar strung backwards, and upside down, his vibrato bar was also on the top instead of the bottom like most folks.

[@devhelen5895]

You are so young, my love! There is so much more out there. Jimmy and Stevie Ray. The Beatles, Queen. The who. Ella Fitzgerald, Led Zeppelin, Erich Clapton. And so many more.

[@barrywuthrich8530]

Stevie's vocals are actually solid. This was live at Austin City Limits and I can only guess that they couldn't turn the mic up because it was feeding back from the guitar amps that were pointing right at the mic.

[@paulpipkin3554]

Been too kewl if they do a collaboration showing Jimi and Jimi And Jimmy.. best guitar players for their era 💯

[@ericguenette799]

You can see the size of those strings. Unreal!

[@yotaman2112]

Awesome reaction. Welcome to the SRV rabbit hole. Stevie has a huge following and get ready to get a ton of requests. It’s hard for me to say which one is my favorite since he has so many great videos/performances. Most people will ask for Texas Flood live at El Mocambo and I will add to that one of my favorite ones. Mary Had A Little Lamb live from Austin,Texas. Get ready to become a fan yourself. I’ve seen a few reactors such as yourself who are immediately drawn to his acts. We welcome you to his world.

[@marcoaguilar2394]

Now you know the LEGEND! STEVIE RAY VAUGHN.

[@normacraig7894]

I am so glad and just humbled I saw Stevie in concert!! No words for this guy except just pure greatness!👏👏👏👏

[@opbmed]

Check out his concert in Nashville...

[@marjeketchum1630]

Nice to see the next gen appreciate SRV as much as those of us who new his music from the start.

[@davidhutchinson5233]

You can tell w/ SRV, it was about the love and respect. When you play like that, it shows.

[@rejectedjeepers7317]

Austin city limits on pbs ...yes watched when Stevie was on it!!! Fan from beginning....

[@lisatonzi9728]

"Texas Flood" live at El Mocambo will change your life. RIP GOAT. August 27, 1990.

[@leonardcruz6390]

STEVIE RAY VAUGHN WAS FROM TEXAS. TEXAS BLUES ROCK. GREAT GUITAR PLAYER, UNFORTUNATELY,DIED IN A FATAL PLANE CRASH. WE NEVER GOT TO SEE HIM REACH HIS FULL POTENTIAL.

[@davidbraxton1725]

One of his mentors, was Albert king i believe. Blues guitarist. Stevie had great respect for Hendrix. First time i heard this song. Thought it was Hendrix.

[@copenhagenbygeorge7508]

He did the guitar solo on David Bowie's Let's Dance

[@fishouttawtr]

Still waiting to hear that killer solo??? He's already pounded out 3, while playing rhythm guitar at the same time!!! The whole damn song is solos with rhythm...AT THE SAME TIME!!! incredibly difficult level of skill needed to play this song the way Stevie did!!!

[@MrEhf111]

better late than never to discover SRV. Saw him live about 7 or 8 times in my youth and I can tell you that 8/27/90 was one of the worst days of my life. I don't think that a determination can be made as to who's better between Stevie and Jimi ... they each had their time. I completely agree with one of your other viewers who suggested that you watch “Texas Flood” live at El Mocambo ... it is one of SRV's most iconic tunes and a must watch.

[@markhopkins222]

He is bending them 13 gauge strings like they are plastic training strings

[@ericnorthman9410]

Steven Ray Vaughn the greatest guitarist who ever walked the face of the earth.. period

[@jimbo4110]

A master if his instrument. You will NEVER see another like him. RIP Stevie. Some say God brought Stevie home early because he wanted guitar lessons.

[@TDProduction58]

One of the greatest. On another level.

[@neillawler3678]

I knew stevie and jimmi when we were kids Stevie played drums in mid 70"s

[@gabby15107]

And if you pay attention, he plays most of it with his eyes closed. He knew exactly where and when he was on the frets.

[@mookie7688]

You need to watch the video of SRV playing "Pipeline' with his older brother Jimmie Vaughan, also an accomplished guitarist.

[@williamgallucci9913]

I just makes me feel emotional seeing how much ha could bring with that extension of him with the guitar only to be taken from in such a tragic and horrific way life is just cruel at times

[@JB-xh5mc]

This is the greatest guitar player to have ever lived. The absolute best.

[@robertfreeman3831]

Bra...iñm a 75 yo who heard jimi´s last performance with the Experience. NEVER thought I`d hear better..... SRV is simply the BEST.... May they be playing together somewhere! Imagine that!

[@jerryhelton1804]

SRV. 1983 Little Wing. Yes it is a Jimi Hendrix cover. SRV kills! it!!!

[@edge1289]

Stevie had no equal, you were just turned on to the greatest player the Blues has ever seen. Stevie single handedly revived the Blues man, nobody ever did it better.

[@italcook1]

Stevie was born in 1954 Jimi passed in 69 when Stevie was about 14.

[@kathyyoung9539]

He's a Blues Player. He loved Jimi. ❤

[@kathyyoung9539]

Check out Stevie Ray Vaughan live at El Mocombo Texas Flood. It will blow your mind. ❤❤

[@aramhamparian9641]

RIP to the GOAT.

[@gsh319]

Jimi broke new ground, ...............SRV drilled holes through it anywhere he plugged his guitar in. Hats off to his guys for keeping his back solid. SRV=the GOAT!

[@ronaldvarty592]

Voodoo child is almost a array but I think you should react to Tin Pan Alley live! Absolutely amazing song!!

[@TMF-8400]

SRV has so many good jams. Texas Flood is one of my favorites. Jordon, if you want some hear some good blues rock, check out Joe Bonamassa especially the early Joe. Song - Blues Deluxe Live At Rockpalast.

[@jdhaynes9887]

Stevie is the goat

[@matthoaglund2757]

Stevie was the GOAT

[@rejectedjeepers7317]

If you research and look up documentary on srv, he would listen and make lps his own style. There are so many videos of him....this was 90s 80s no auto tune etc like now. The rawness comes through so easily.