He Plays BEHIND his BACK!! Stevie Ray Vaughan - Texas Flood REACTION (Live at the El Mocambo)

[@ademoss80]

He's been gone for almost 35 years, and he still amazes people. Hell, he always will!❤ RIP to one of the greatest guitarists to walk the earth.🎸

[@keenanwhitham9560]

We was 35 when he died too, we've lived his own lifetime since his passing without him 💔

[@maryshaw5578]

Life Without You by Stevie Ray Vaughn Live at the Capitol Theatre

[@TerriLynn-hf8xw]

Absolutely. Endearing SRV.

[@darkomtobia]

My absolute favorite by SRV.

[@RobRager]

Including donating a tooth, to Passaic, NJ.

[@matchu.j]

Yeh like that one, you can argue he's overrated, not the best by modern day standards, but most modern rock lacks soul. Apples and oranges.

[@pamelajohnson6199]

My fav SRV!

[@dramaqueen6G]

Eric Clapton said he was "in awe" of Stevie Ray. He said most guitarists, himself included, kind of have an idea of what they're going to do, but with Stevie Ray it was like the music just flowed out of his fingers without any thought. I mean look at his face, he's in another zone when he's playing. Such a tragedy that he died so young. I was lucky enough to see SRV and the band live. It was an outdoor venue so the intensity was a little less but it still was absolutely incredible.

[@davidwalker5054]

I've noticed when Stevie is in the Zone something seems to take control of him from out in the ether he doesn't seem to be consciously aware of what he,s playing. I once read an article when Stevie said. When I start to think about what to play next I begin to loose it. That's the sign of a true musician playing from the heart

[@bettyrose959]

@@davidwalker5054 Was a white boy who paid his dues on the Austin Circuit back in the day. Paid with some of the greats when he was a teenager. You didn't have a spot on that stage 'thinking.' Anyway, that old blue scene was amazing back in that day. Still had the great Juke Joint bands. Was amazing where he was able to go with it. Not many in ones lifetime that have a natural capability, regardless of what that capability is. That is God Given, whatever god gave it to him. That crash took almost all of Eric Clapton's tour too. Just put that show together Stevie/Clapton. Was like the 3rd or 4th show of the tour. Was far more devastating than a lot of people realize. Stevie wasn't the only great taken that day. I even remember where I was standing when they announced it happened. I was buying strings at the local music store. Was only about 50 miles from where it happened. Can't remember the town or the name of the store, we had some miles to drive. I didn't pay attention other than guitar strings and Taco Bell.

[@JustMe-vk4fn]

:D I've often thought that SRV's guitar *played HIM* and not the other way around. (wink)

[@markdamico771]

Man I was lucky enough to see Stevie Ray several times he was so freaking awesome they will never ever be anyone like him I miss him so much

[@markdamico771]

Black guitar was originally Christopher cross's guitar no Stevie Ray just beat the hell out of it no sentimental value really he just loves playing that guitar

[@srv2217]

This entire concert was Stevie going GOD mode

[@louisepearson9287]

Imagine this is your first concert. The rest of your life chasing the high of this and never finding anything close. The goat!

[@karenlaneville8074]

Tin Pan Alley with Johnny Copeland,❤is one of Stevie Ray Best performance ❤❤❤ Johnny Copeland is another Goat, Stevie is the Goat❤

[@CajunBadger]

This is fiyuh af too. My fav is when JC gets to the mic like he about to sing….and says phuq it and shreds the 6!!! GANGSTA AF!!! Two legends fo sho!!

[@jeffreed1191]

Sure is

[@CajunBadger]

There are MANY greats in numerous genre. But there are NONE that are this great!! Not biased, just real bruh!!! RIP SRV!!! A legend till the end of humanity!! 💪🏼❤️💯🙌🏼🙌🏼✌🏼

[@sunnybeaches8754]

that is the Greatest guitar performance of all mankind

[@7thkansascav468]

1986, saw him live in a little club near the Mississippi River in Iowa. The stage was only 2 feet high and I stood directly in front of him, I could hear his hand squeak on the neck of the guitar I was so close. Aa night I will never forget as long as I live.

[@CajunBadger]

You are BLESSED!!

[@hdctx]

I had a similar experience in Fort Worth in a small basement club, but he played without a band. I actually had a table less than ten feet in front of him for the entire show. Mind blowing talent and skill.

[@neilpatrickhairless]

Bad ass

[@whome1299]

That's so awesome! 🤘 I was so close his sweat dripped on me all night. 😄 I also brazenly touched his boot. Quality alligator. 🤭 He was dead two weeks later. 😪 Worst famous person death ever.

[@johndugger1028]

SRV was the greatest blues player who ever lived. BB King called him the best blues player he ever heard or played with

[@joeybossolo7]

Minutes before this show he was reportedly coked out of his mind, to the point where his band mates didn’t really know is if he’d be able to play. As incredible as that sounds, what’s even more incredible is that once he kicked the drug habit, he became even better! Listen to his Austin City Limits show for a clean Stevie. ‘Tin Pan Alley’ with Johnny Copeland is a must too.

[@derekpalmer8752]

Watch the whole El Mocambo video. You'll be glad you did! He could do it all! GOAT

[@friscocoonsliscano]

Texas finest 👌 RIP my brother SRV

[@keltonhutchison5951]

Tin Pan Alley with SRV and Johnny Copeland.....It really shows the vocal chops that SRV provided with COOOOlness of Johnny Copeland. Both Texas legends.......

[@CajunBadger]

THIS^ 💯💪🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🤯

[@bowling0107]

That guitar there, they made replicas of that guitar. They sold for $10,000 a piece. No I can't afford one. This was in the '80s. I can't stop smiling over your reaction. He is the shit!

[@philipkuriger3420]

😂you need to watch Stevie playing "look at little sister" live on Austin City Limits. What he does will blow your mind.

[@wesalker3479]

You need to SEE him and his brother playing "Pipeline" . . . . . Guitar duet like you have NEVER seen before.

[@212x3]

Stevie should always be seen live. His versions of "Mary had a little lamb" "Lenny" " "Little wing" "Pride & Joy"... to name a few are all incredible.

[@TerriLynn-hf8xw]

Just watched you just now on black Pegasus on voodoo child. Came to your channel and see SRV! Reaction!! Ty

[@CajunBadger]

Same!!!

[@mwinstanley7]

Stevie Ray was incredible. I saw him live in 87... I was totally straight and sober.... i left the show having an out of body experience. Instrumentals Lenny Riviera Paradise Vocal Life Without You Tin Pan Alley Couldn't Stand The Weather

[@ellet6560]

This is 1983. Stevie Ray and Double Trouble established a loyal Texas following in the late 70's. Their career really took off after appearing at a Montreux Music Festival in 1982. David Bowie asked Stevie Ray to play lead guitar for several tracks on his album, "Let's Dance", including the title track, Modern Love and China Girl. RIP.

[@cameltanker1286]

I am glad that you have discovered what we have known for over 40 years.

[@yambo59]

Stevie really makes you feel blues and emotion in this one, he makes it cry, scream, weep etc. --- possibly the best slow blues guitar performance ever recorded.

[@alanberg5575]

This stellar performance---still the greatest I've ever seen and heard in regards to guitar playing (being absolutely LOADED with flawless technical precision, incredible feeling, massive tone, and remarkable showmanship)---is even more impressive when you understand that Stevie is doing this on an instrument with heavy-gauged strings and high action!! How he's able to bend, manipulate, and control them while playing from the front, let alone BEHIND THE BACK, is simply mind-boggling!! By the way, Stevie was nearly as kind and humble of a man as he was a fantastic guitarist!!

[@jannaromine5908]

My son had "Life Without You" played at his memorial service for his wife when she passed away in Oct 22

[@ragtie6177]

I've had the absolute privilege of seeing SRV 6 times live. By far the GOAT. I watched him play with his band for one hour then when his band took a 20 minute break he continued on a stool with an acoustic guitar then back on his electric guitars for over an additional hour plus two encores...he never stopped. Phenomenal.

[@scuppernog1]

“Tight Rope” is one of my favorites. 🇨🇱🔥🤘🏻😎

[@Sometimes-even-lyrical]

"Ain't Gone 'n' Give Up On Love" (live) "Leave My Girl Alone" (live) "Couldn't Stand The Weather" (live) "Mary Had A Little Lamb" (live) "Life Without You" (live) "Oreo Cookie Blues" (live) with one of his idols, Lonny Mack "Lovestruck Baby"/"Rude Mood" (live) "Riviera Paradise" (live) plus some of the official music videos... "Cold Shot" (hilarious!) "Superstition" (clever, with a cameo by legend Stevie Wonder) "The House Is Rockin'" (fun) You're welcome. Enjoyed your reaction very much. SRV is an experience to continue, so enjoy yourself. 💙🎶🎸🐐💙

[@captainmoretokin2172]

I love Stevie Ray's rendition of Mary had a little lamb. I partied with his cousin Robert Vaughan when he opened for my friends the BEAT FARMERS. Robert told me that Stevie Ray left him his house down in Austin that had his personal recording studio in the basement. I wish i could see that basement.

[@MosaicRose99]

RIP sweet Stevie Ray. ❤

[@jackscott5593]

SRV ~ 🎸🐐 The goatiest goat in all of goatness

[@robblack5024]

That guitar is known as his "#1". He ran 13 Gage strings and still would break them 😮😮😮

[@randyhochstein8455]

Owning a guitar that you made to look like that one does, is like a badge of honor to a dedicated musician. After all, that doesn’t happen over night. Years of mastering the art. ✌🏼😎🇺🇸

[@Huckleberryheretic]

#1 is still owned by his brother which makes me so happy. He called that guitar his first wife. If I recall correctly, it was with him on the helicopter when it went down.

[@neilpatrickhairless]

Indeed. This guitar was famous for being in rough shape as well. His tech Rene would literally have to strip wires of their covering and put the pieces of covering on the ball ends of the strings so the bridge didn't break them because it was so corroded and eaten up with sweat. Also, he had pretty high action on his guitars... Most guitarists wouldn't physically be able to play chords on it much less bends unless they ran bridge cables for strings and high action themselves. He didn't need a $5000 piece of furniture to get his point across and believe me, he could have had any guitar he wanted on the planet for free regardless of price

[@Huckleberryheretic]

@neilpatrickhairless absolutely. I've heard the stories about number one in particular being built so many times. Him wearing out and bending the neck so badly it was hard or impossible to repair it sometimes without replacing or shaving it. Dude was a legend. So sad that he's gone. His music brings back some good memories of my dad and I cruising and listening to his stuff.

[@OrangeMonkey2112]

I got to see him live in Dallas, Texas. I was 10’ away and on 3 hits of acid. Best show ever

[@ronk2577]

Ive lived in Austin since 76. He's singing about a flood we had in 1980

[@PurplePlatypus18]

I highly recommend checking out more SRV. "Life Without You" live from the Capitol Theater, "Mary Had a Little Lamb" live from Austin 1989, "Hideaway/Rude Mood" love from Montreaux 1982 just to name a few. Love your reactions!!

[@annemaclean6634]

What an incredible guitarist and singer Stevie Ray Vaughan was, Texas Flood is epic and yes, as you say, Anthony, he plays the guitar behind his back! I remember the first time I saw this on yt a while ago now, I couldn't believe it, I think my jaw hit the floor, just awesome! It's so sad to think that SRV tragically died in a helicopter crash in August 1990, at the age of 35. It's great that we can still enjoy this man's music and amazing guitar playing. Really enjoyed your reaction, Anthony, many thanks.

[@vincentvancraig]

"LIFE WITHOUT YOU" LIVE, at the capitol theater, passaic, new jersey, 9/21/1985....its a reactor staple...imo the only SRV vid on youtube that can compete with this one for just amaze-balls, bananas crazy time, crazy shi t ....its bat shi t crazy too.

[@sjd5750]

Check out "Couldn't Stand The Weather" live at the Capital theater, NJ 1985..Stevie (and the boys) at their swaggering best!..BTW, watch out you don't get run over by the dude on keys, too! Good lord all mighty!

[@TerriLynn-hf8xw]

This version SRV "Life without you" m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/eoKXg3iPmaieitk&pp=ygUUc3J2IGxpZmUgd2l0aG91dCB5b3U%3D SRV swaps guitars while still playing, play behind back, with his teeth, breaks a tooth, keeps playing while looking for his tooth, and gives a legendary speech mid song!!! Must see!!

[@vincentvancraig]

goat suggestion, but....spoiler alert

[@Tbirdhaynes]

I’ve been a fan since the mid 80’s and have even seen him live TWICE so I have seen everything many times but watching you discover SRV performances is almost like me discovering him all over again, THANK YOU!! It’s you and others like you that keeps him and his music alive! I love watching a younger generation not just discover him for the first time but genuinely appreciate him and his craft. I read years ago that when he was married, his wife had said that he played guitar in his sleep!

[@leisastalnaker3790]

Look at Little Sister, Austin City Limits. Great video, love the song.

[@Inothepiecesfit]

You need to try "Life Without You" this one will melt your face... enjoy my friend!!✌️

[@pegasus5287]

Look at little sister, pride and joy, bony maroni, all great songs too.

[@derekpalmer8752]

It is soooo great watching someone see him and you can literally see their mind going...wait, what did I just see. No! He can't possibly be doing that!

[@TheSledge77]

As mentioned before in another comment, Life Without You Live at the Capitol Theatre

[@richardclingempeel6111]

Life without you, at capital theatre is awesome. Plays almost half the song behind the back.

[@ranchyblues]

Look At Little Sister with Johnny Copeland Live at Montreux.

[@toddylu6869]

I love how his band just lets him play because they know how talented he is...that is respect. I am sure he returned the favor. Thank God they video taped this session.

[@topherthered]

The goat

[@LarryJennings-y9d]

This is the first time I have listened , to you , listening to SRV , he was amazing!

[@jamesknox7171]

This was back when he was fighting his demons of drugs and alcohol. One of the reasons he is sweating so profusely, besides playing with every bit of his soul, is that he was borderline overdosing on cocaine. And yet, this is one of the best shows ever recorded! RIP to the GOAT.

[@tskend8502]

He eventually cleaned up and was still the baddest !

[@Richstang67]

He is without a doubt the greatest blues guitarist ever. There will only ever be one SRV

[@starrroberts-n9h]

I agree with others, the entire El Mocambo show is awesome, Please consider checking the entire show out, I'm sure you won't be sorry for doing so, You have entered the Stevie Ray rabbit hole, it runs deep enjoy the journey my Friend, God Bless.

[@bryandamkaer3646]

A friend turned me on to Stevie late 80s and I haven't looked back. Cried my eyes out when we lost him... Legend

[@omniversalll]

As the other comment said, Life Without You live @ the Capitol Theatre. Lenny & Little Wing live from this same El Mocambo performance are insane too. SRV is just in another league

[@dawnbailey910]

Mr Oak Cliff, we are very proud of him. Oak Cliff, if people don't know, is where he was from and buried at Lauraland close to where he grew up

[@blxgrl]

Oh yeah he plays behind his head and with his teeth❤

[@gingers.5933]

Stevie didn't "Play" guitar, he "Possessed" it!

[@CajunBadger]

FACTS

[@oldgoat9227]

Tin Pan Alley with Johnny Copeland

[@alexgramm5170]

Saw SRV twice...!! Welcome to the ranks of having your mind rendered incredulous...

[@JennLynnTarot]

When your playing is so filthy, you have to give yourself stank face 🔥🔥🔥💓

[@LJA46]

Do you know the reason Stevie plays behind his back? Because he can! RIP SRV!!!

[@RockinMamaT]

I saw him live open up for Robert Plant and he literally seduced me with his guitar and then he sang....smooth as butter 😂 You need to check out Stevie Ray Vaughn with Jeff Healey Little sister live. It will blow your mind...Great reaction and Peace out ✌️ ☮️ 🙏

[@jduncanandroid]

That guitar is one of a kind, he called it the 'Frankenstrat'... and he always used super heavy gauge strings on it that other guitarists thought he was crazy for...

[@truckr74]

Frankenstrat belonged to Eddie Van Halen. This guitar is known as Number One.

[@jduncanandroid]

@@truckr74 - you're right... that was an epic brain fart :P both were 'partscasters'

[@jenniferyorgan4215]

El Mocambo was 1983 after Texas Flood album was released. The Voodoo Child video you and Black Pegasus watched was Austin 1989.

[@TweetyByrd_1]

One of the greatest guitarists of all time.

[@amachvt]

The ultimate example of the master at work. Loved the reaction!

[@blxgrl]

PLEASE WATCH SRV & JOHNNY COPELAND PLAYING "TIN PAN ALLEY" 🔥 OR LOOK AT LITTLE SISTER cold blooded. Tin pan alley with johnny will make you lose your mind 🔥. I like your commentary

[@CajunBadger]

This^……amazing stuff for sho!!!

[@mlockette8084]

Watching your facial expressions is hilarious! SRV (RIP) has that effect on people.

[@SD-mw1hz]

Amazing

[@rickmts]

He doesn’t play guitar, he FEELS it!! Such a loss.

[@steveshelton5036]

I had the pleasure of seeing him and Double Trouble luv in 1987. What an incredible show !!

[@EastPeakSlim]

SRV played behind his back. Jimi played behind his back. Bo Diddley played behind his back. History.

[@shanemason4031]

Definition of GOAT status - Stevie Ray Vaughan

[@rdhudon7469]

Stevie was awesome . Often he would get a local band to open for him . A buddy of mines band did just that during this period . This club (El Mocambo )in Toronto Canada was a bit of a dive and not really that large a venue . I was always surprised at some of the acts it would get .The Rolling Stones recorded "Love you live" there . The energy in the crowd at an SRV show was unreal.

[@Prone2Thrill]

New sub for the SRV rabbit hole - this is THE performance I'd put up against the devil at the cross-roads!! Meanest Blues Duet EVER - SRV and Johnny Copeland doing "Tin Pan Alley"

[@Jules-um4yy]

Great performance. SRV is an incredible artist. T-Bone Walker and JImi Hendrix played behind their back (and head) and with their teeth before Stevie. All extremely gifted although I personally put Hendrix first. I think it is hard to pick a #1 greatest guitarist as they are each unique. Sadly, Jimi and Stevie died tragically way too young, RIP. Thank you both for sharing your natural muscial gifts with the world❤Thank you Anthony for reacting to this one.

[@Nyxi_Nyx]

I Ain't Gone 'N Give Up On Love live at Capitol Theater 1985 is his best vocal performance IMHO.

[@brianbrown2266]

Number 1 is the most iconic guitar 🎸 in rock and roll history its priceless !!

[@jontatum7923]

Stevie Ray live on the Arsenal Hall show, outstanding! Taped as his introduction into Hollywood types

[@stevenparker4684]

Second to none this iconic performance at the El Macombo, a tiny little blues club located on Danforth Ave in Toronto, Canada

[@JerseyBA62]

life without you live at the capitol theater

[@jimwebb9328]

Riviera Paradise, Mary Had a Little Lamb, Tightrope, Crossfire, Couldn't Stand The Weather. Anything from the 1989 Austin City Limits show.

[@OldGoat-cw8he]

When legends like this play, that guitar is talking to you telling a story. You can feel it.

[@JustMe-vk4fn]

We were in OK one summer and there was quite a bit of rain. I loved a comment I heard one guy make as we walked past.... "The creek is so high at my place I can see underneath it." :D

[@brucecronin6396]

G.O.A.T !! and sorely missed !! Great reaction too...

[@joshritz7067]

Another amazing track of his in this same vein is the live version of You Better Leave My Little Girl Alone

[@HRConsultant_Jeff]

He's doing those bends on 12 gauge strings so his finger strength must have been incredible.

[@vincentvancraig]

13's ...& yes, ape strength

[@herbtaylor4493]

His brother Jimmy Lee Vaughn was gifted a wah wah pedal from Jimi Hendrix. Stevie Ray used that pedal all the time. I think that's why his version of voodoo Chile sounds so good in the beginning

[@hurricane1951]

T-Bone Walker played behind his back in the late 40s- early 50s. Other guitarists have used this, including Jimi Hendrix, SRV's guru. Nothing against SRV -- he's great, but not the first. Listen to Voodoo Child (Slight Return) from Hendrix's Electric Ladyland for the original version of that SRV mainstay.

[@TheDivayenta]

Stevie was a prodigy and steeped himself in the study of blues guitar with mentors like Buddy Guy and Albert King. Theres video of him jamming with Albert too.

[@art3mis290]

Thank you son, yeah definitely 1 of the best guitarist ever. More guitar focus please! Dire Straits live "Telegraph Road" and "Sultans of Swing" are excellent, Mark plays a mean guitar you should watch. AND Nightwish has released their new album maybe check out a couple of their singles from it. Watching for your next reaction!

[@Angelo-kv7qp]

I’m 68 years old. I grew up in San Francisco and the music that came out of there was amazing. I love watching the reactions of people. Not so much experts , but regular folks who react honestly.

[@petem.3719]

Clapton once remarked how Stevie inspired many newbies to pick up a guitar, and many experienced guitarists to hang up theirs.

[@jeffreed1191]

SRV and Johnny Copeland Tin Pan Alley great classic blues performance

[@StaciSchwartz-j1k]

I was lucky enough to see Stevie Ray’s last performance. He was absolutely amazing! RIP

[@nelsonx5326]

8 songs on his first album were done in one take.

[@tp8030]

Chill bumps everytime I watch him!

[@aura81295]

Straight up old school blues - it's its own thing that has influenced a lot of other music genres. The lyrics of these kinds of songs are usually fairly simple and straight forward. Vocals tend to be powerful, raw emotion. The beat is simple and strong. You can have varying degrees of other instruments, but it's really all about expression through the singing of the steal guitar.

[@Jeff-hi8go]

He was by far the very best there was or will be in my lifetime he was untouchable the night he was killed Eric Clapton was in the crowd and said he couldn't touch him he was in awe and that is a pretty big deal of approval