Before complaining about the video not being very visible. I tried to upload this video as normal but KZbin blocked my video straight away. I had to turn the opacity down otherwise I couldn’t upload the video at all… I don’t make videos barely visible on purpose. I can see the video perfectly fine when reacting to it, that’s all that matters
@johncampbell7567 ай бұрын
This was recorded shortly after his debut album was released. This is the title track. He had played all the guitar solos on Dsvid Bowie's album Let's Dance previously. This is blues. This is 1983. Just when you think he can't get better, he spins around. The solos were too easy previously. LOL And he sings like that. He mainly plays with a pick, but can also finger pick.
@AlvisSartori7 ай бұрын
Also check Life Without You. SRV plays behind his back and teeth. He pauses playing for a moment to say a special message.
@jcofortco7 ай бұрын
Xactly. Folks can go watch the video elsewhere. We're here for YOUR reactions, NOT the videos. (; (ok at least I am! 😉)
@Tijuanabill6 ай бұрын
We get it. Don't worry about the comments and what they say. Only worry about how many there are. Limit your engagement with the crazies down here, and limit your discussion of behind the scenes things. Put a heart on them, but never disagree or take offense to what nut jobs say.
@davidwalker50545 ай бұрын
This lad says when he hears a great guitarist he wants to practice harder. Stevie has the opposite effect on me. I want to sell my guitar and buy a Tamborine
@jonlewis62437 ай бұрын
Blues is the mother of rock and metal. SRV is one of the greatest blues guitarists ever.
@xenoscoot7 ай бұрын
Took the words right out of my mouth! ❤
@416TreasureHunters7 ай бұрын
SRV doing Little Wing and Voodoo Child, no one plays Jimi better than Jimi, except SRV
@generoberts91517 ай бұрын
Yes sir this is the rock and roll roots right here
@FourFish477 ай бұрын
@@416TreasureHuntersExactly!! 🎯
@frantz20007 ай бұрын
I know it's all opinion and all....but let's get real, he's the best.
@jimbo41107 ай бұрын
The music world lost a true great in 1990. RIP Stevie Ray. There will never be another player as skilled.
@RANDB20077 ай бұрын
Love when the younger folks tune into Stevie..... You can see the mind blowing as they watch.
@CP177877 ай бұрын
This
@lhstarr68796 ай бұрын
Yep.
@robertgrace61826 ай бұрын
Absolute GOAT. Up there with Hendrix, Vai, Satriani, Walsh and co. A true guitar god.
@cynthiapiazza31683 ай бұрын
Sometimes I wonder if their scattered brains can handle it! We lived through the Golden Age of music!
@sweetelisum2 күн бұрын
He was a masterpiece. And it was absolute shit that he got sober and boom now here's death. I know aa folks will get mad at me.for saying that bc his soul to soul album when really high was crap and he was just getting his life together, but I couldn't imagine doing anything this impressive or even regular life work without resorting back to the bs
@randylahey82077 ай бұрын
Many people consider this the greatest live blues performance in history, but his brother Jimmy had the best line to put SRV in perspective: it was just another night for him. He brought this level of energy every single time. Truly one of a kind.. 🐐🐐🐐
@sugarymushroom7 ай бұрын
Stevie Ray Vaughan is my favorite guitarist of all time. In my opinion he is the greatest guitarist ever.
@daltonwade79087 ай бұрын
Yes
@amaterasuodera6 ай бұрын
The way you started nodding your head to the groove of the lick before he started playing it at 13:00, you have a good sense of rhythm, Stevie ray Vaughn was an excellent rhythm guitarist at his core. You should consider learning to play some blues.
@sanditaranto49805 ай бұрын
Or perhaps Eddie Van Halen.
@CelticSaint5 ай бұрын
2nd best for me. Gary Moore is my number 1. Always.
@garyneilson30753 ай бұрын
He's not bad👍🙄😁
@RCTPatriot757 ай бұрын
When people of my generation say today's music sucks, it's because we're comparing it to what we had, this. And by comparison, yes, it does suck.
@ogrestamp4 ай бұрын
To be fair, this was the age of synth and there was a lot out there that sucked at the time as well. I was there, Gandalf, 3000 years ago...
@MidwestFarmToys2 ай бұрын
Everything people really want to be done in terms of music has been done already, I can't really blame today's artists too much.
@chrisbardsley92902 ай бұрын
Glad you had fun.... should've spent more time trying to not sell out the younger generations
@jeffreywilliams1674Ай бұрын
Insects among gods
@joho07 ай бұрын
I cried like a baby while my girlfriend held me when I heard he died. There will never be another SRV.
@rejectedjeepers73173 ай бұрын
I was driving to class and pulled over when announced on radio and my friend had to take me home, she just saw him at texas jam. I couldn't go and couldn't believe it, gave up his seat and was killed tragically.
@moniquesewell26702 ай бұрын
I was driving, had to pull the car over I was crying so hard
@JB-rr1or24 күн бұрын
It was such a shocker. Stevie was my boy and I had seen him twice and was getting ready to see him again. So tragic.
@freedomvideo9952 күн бұрын
Im crying still!
@dacks144 ай бұрын
This is a good example why older people don't understand hip hop. We grew with musicians playing instruments to make music. No sampling here. SRV is the man!
@IwantJenniferConelly4 ай бұрын
I'm an older person and I don't like a ton of hip hop. However, some of it is really good IF you like lyrics...not songs about bitches and HOs
@lesliewatros-gb9xi2 ай бұрын
I get hip hop..even like a fair bit of it.. but I can't find the depth of talent I grew up with.
@ebnykween7 ай бұрын
I'm so looking forward to this reaction. A little FYI- Stevie played with the thickest and heaviest strings you could play on and they were lifted higher than most strings on the fret board so that he could get the sound he wanted. He'd rip the skin off of his fingertips from playing and he'd SUPER GLUE them back on and keep playing. He was a little guy (5'5' or 5"6 ish) but LOOK AT HIS HANDS! After his death, #1(the guitar in this video and the only thing that survived the plane crash that killed him- CORRECTION helicopter crash, thanks @howiewarren243) was displayed in a case I believe at a Hard Rock Cafe, and I did read somewhere that LEGEND guitarists couldn't even play his instrument. They (his hands) were massive and also contributed to his ability to literally wrap his hands around the neck of the guitar ALSO- Another great who could not read music and was self taught. Now, if you want to hear another great one from Stevie, look up "Little Wing" from the same concert (el Mocambo) and then find "Life without You" at the Capital Theatre in 1985 (where he loses a tooth and keeps playing),and if you have some time watch his concert at the Montrose. Blues was becoming a "dying" genre and Stevie pulled it back into its rightful relevance. I could go on and on! Amazing amazing artist!
@howiewarren2437 ай бұрын
Was a Helicopter crash at Alpine Valley Wisconsin My Girlfriend from High School was at the show .Terrible loss Should have never taken off in that fog.
@harrypothead420247 ай бұрын
Because of Stevie Ray Vaughan when I was a kid I used to put super glue on the tips of my fingers when I first started playing guitar it actually helps you develop calluses pretty quickly
@Mark-v1n7 ай бұрын
This whole concert is incredible.
@neilpatrickhairless7 ай бұрын
I have the tech sheet on SRV's #1 guitar and yeah, most people would find it completely unplayable. Dude used bridge cables for strings
@nancymjohnson7 ай бұрын
Stevie came and sat in with me during my radio show in Dallas. He lived right down the street from downtown. One of the first things I said to him was what big fingers he had for a guitarist.
@tawneyaldubais3 ай бұрын
I’ll never forget… we were on vacation in San Antonio Texas and was walking through the hotel parking garage. Stevie Ray and his entourage walked by and stopped to ask if we were enjoying our visit in the city. Spent about 10 minutes talking with us. Super nice guy, he was a very genuine person. Not to mention the best guitarist EVER. It was just a few weeks later when he and other members of the band died in that fateful helicopter crash. Definitely a sad day for music.
@ledzeppurplerainbow15947 ай бұрын
As much as I love Page, Hendrix, Beck, Clapton, Malmsteen, Vai, Satriani, Blackmore etc. Stevie Ray Vaughan is my favorite and is/was in a class all by himself. RIP SRV 🎸
@Prone2Thrill7 ай бұрын
I'd add Tony Iommi, Billy Gibbons, Angus Young and Randy Rhodes at minimum for me.
@peterbeck46387 ай бұрын
Stevie and Gilmour for me ❤️
@Ant1matter27 ай бұрын
AND...Joe Bonamassa
@brianbrekke95007 ай бұрын
I would add Roy Clark, not only can he play any string instrument, he has mastered them all. Check out Malaguena.
@spacecardinal7 ай бұрын
Eddie Van Halen
@markrobbins18787 ай бұрын
"I didn't know you could even play a guitar like this" The exact point. Only he can.
@RareCr0w7 ай бұрын
This isnt true lmao. He just paved the way. There are tons of guitarists that can do this now.
@KevinCoyle5 ай бұрын
Agree, I see people try but their left hands are too weak and need alot of pedals to get this sound where Stevie needed 1 overdrive and that's all.
@Mssteph2392 ай бұрын
SRV’s passing literally broke me. This man and his guitar were one entity. Rest in sweet, sweet paradise King 🖤
@loristone92427 ай бұрын
Yes! I am a 5th generation Texan from Dallas and he is one of our crown jewels. Gone way too soon. R.I.P. SRV ❤
@jerredwayne84017 ай бұрын
Same but Tyler. Him and Dimebag are my favorites!
@jamescox42316 ай бұрын
The pride of Oak Cliff!
@Jlove856 ай бұрын
Oak Cliff
@josetrejo18015 ай бұрын
SRV IS THE ONLY HUMAN BEING TO MAKE A GUITAR SMOKE A CIGARETTE AFTER HE FINISH PLAYIN IT. HE IS , WAS AND FOREVER BE THE GREATEST OF ALL TIME! THE GOAT 🐐
@scottmccullough42672 ай бұрын
🤣😂🤣
@bammerbiff16217 ай бұрын
Johnny Winter, Buddy Guy, SRV, Albert King, Muddy Waters, Jeff Beck, BB King, Kenny Wayne Sheppard, John Lee Hooker, Joe Bonamassa, Jeff Healey...my god, this isn't even scratching the surface of this genre. So many greats.
@dtw635 ай бұрын
Great start! You named some heavy hitters!
@CANDOKNOWHOW5 ай бұрын
Add Howling Wolf to that list, please.
@mr.mcewan92615 ай бұрын
Don't forget Derek Trucks, Mark Knopfler, and the up and coming, Quinn Sullivan.
@dtw635 ай бұрын
@@mr.mcewan9261 Johnny Lang too.
@keefmack4 ай бұрын
Rory Gallagher and Robin Trower too
@marleneotwell88393 ай бұрын
As a proud Texan, just want to say he was and will always be a Texas treasure. There will never be another Stevie Ray. RIP SRV and thank you for sharing your Godly talents with us.
@kali5507 ай бұрын
“Bluesy”…this IS the blues. Texas blues. This performance was in 1983.
@StoneE47 ай бұрын
"Texas blues..." This IS the blues.
@vixybanker6 ай бұрын
His playing, IMHO, was down, dirty, nasty, in your face BLUES! What is in the water in Texas? Janis was born there too…
@StoneE46 ай бұрын
@@vixybanker I don't know, but that water is a crapshoot... Sometimes you get a Stevie Ray Vaughan, a Janis Joplin, or a Billy Gibbons. Other times you get a Rick Perry, a Greg Abbott, or a Louie Gohmert.
@cavecookie14 ай бұрын
Yep, Blues could be described as "Bluesy"! Like saying water is watery! LOL!
@WyldstaarStudios2 ай бұрын
@@StoneE4 Sometimes kids get dropped on their heads as a baby, hence the likes of Perry, Abbott, Gohmert, etc.
@sarahireland77277 ай бұрын
Sadly Stevie was killed in a helicopter crash in August 1990. There has never been a greater guitarist than him. He was self taught because he loved music, especially the blues. The guitar in his hands becomes an extension of him and his soul. He is still greatly loved and missed.
@johnflores52867 ай бұрын
Yes young man. He was the baddest mofo on Earth.... Truth be told, he still is. Always imitated, never duplicated...... Texas best, sending you Texas 👊😎
@richardsamford83637 күн бұрын
And at the same time, the best, nicest, straight up person you'd ever meet.
@ryanpalmer-tk7xe29 күн бұрын
In my personal opinion SRV is the greatest guitarist to ever walk this planet. Not only that his vocals are completely underrated. Maybe not underrated just overlooked due to his guitar playing.
@Sigma1_9697 ай бұрын
I'll put it too you this way.. Stevie Ray Vaughan was so good that the rest of the Band, as fantastic as they were, were almost always forgotten about.
@neilpatrickhairless7 ай бұрын
idk, Double Trouble isn't any more forgotten about than Dusty and Frank in ZZ Top
@johnleeshute7 ай бұрын
@@neilpatrickhairlessrip Dusty
@DrAdams-fx6gy7 ай бұрын
Stevie Ray may not have sounded like he did without Double Trouble. I loved it when they brought Reese Wynan in on keyboard. Even Stevie said the same thing about Double Trouble, they are the backbone and force that feeds the drive behind him.
@vomhausmann7 ай бұрын
@@DrAdams-fx6gy I actually do like his playing from when he was younger...different but absolutely fantastic...
@Sigma1_9697 ай бұрын
@@DrAdams-fx6gy great statement...Reese was definitely instrumental in forging that "togetherness".
@ToozieGranna4 күн бұрын
I love the video of SRV when one of his strings breaks and he keeps going. Someone comes in with a different guitar and he changes guitars without missing a note. Bless you SRV.
@haxan66637 ай бұрын
The blues wormhole opens
@crashstitches796 ай бұрын
He started at the top, though.
@connietangye-harris78885 ай бұрын
SRV doesnt play the guitar, he IS the guitar!!!! RIP SRV
@Lantz-o7z7 ай бұрын
One of the greatest live performances I've ever seen 😮
@RussBMCSGT7 ай бұрын
Nah man, it’s the one where he breaks a string & keeps on playing until his tech literally swaps that guitar out for another & SRV doesn’t miss a beat 😉
@chrisergna6177 ай бұрын
@@RussBMCSGT For real. Stevie breaks a string, swaps his playing around to the other unbroken strings, signals the guitar tech, swaps guitars mid-sing, and never even really hits a sour note or misses a beat. I was floored when I first saw it.
@Lantz-o7z7 ай бұрын
@@RussBMCSGT Ahhh...... okay
@RussBMCSGT7 ай бұрын
@@chrisergna617 absolutely incredible
@RussBMCSGT7 ай бұрын
@@Sc-dd6hb I wish I could “love” a comment, but that’s limited to the channel owner. I was kinda of being tongue in cheek (I’ve played guitar since I was 7 I’m 44 this year) to me as a guitarist that moment was absolutely incredible, more so than ANYTHING I’ve ever seen from EVH or really ANY “revered” guitarist. Anyone who plays guitar knows the point I’m making. You break a string “you’re done” until it gets fixed. Vaughn literally didn’t even break a sweat & kept playing on other strings until his tech brought him a new guitar. Absolutely un-matched & absolutely incredible.
@carolreel64803 ай бұрын
I’m from Texas and so is Stevie Ray. He loved to play so much that the callus on his finger tips would come off and he would super glue them back on so he could keep playing. He felt ever note he played and wanted everyone else to feel it too! So Talented
@CrazyFrogg19787 ай бұрын
I’m usually a rock and metal guy myself, but SRV has always been on my playlists. He was an absolute beast on the guitar
@rqu3-b2m7 ай бұрын
SRV is hands down top 5 ever to pick up a guitar. You could argue the greatest.
@jhobs9097 ай бұрын
SRV was a gift from God! I was driving my VW bug when I heard he passed away. He was needed in Heaven to jam with Hendrix and all the other greats.
@DavidPinner-r9w7 ай бұрын
Amen
@billslikeiii29103 ай бұрын
Alpine valley ... middle of the night ... aint gonna gut the angels no slack ...
@bettymurrell56282 ай бұрын
SRV is the GOAT. he left us too soon.i was a young teen and I cried like a baby. My parents gave me the gift of music early and I’ll be forever grateful
@amwilliams15027 ай бұрын
Sometimes you just have bow to greatness. The most naturally gifted guitarist since hendrix. Taken from us too soon as fucking usual.
@mr.knowitall64407 ай бұрын
Yeah, so many of the great died from drugs/alcohol. Stevie finally got off the drugs and alcohol, and gets taken out by a helicopter... 🤨
@MarkyMark84847 ай бұрын
I believe i commented for you to do this. I am so happy that you covered this. SRV is a guitar legend taken far too soon. I was born and raised and still live in Wisconsin. Later in my teenage years that i found out that his plane crashed after a show at Alpine Valley here in Wisconsin, i first listened to SRV and his genius guitar playing. It is hypnotic and catches you in the feels. Even tho he passed at such a young age, what he accomplished in that time is legendary. Musicians like him dont come around anymore. Im just happy i can re-live these tracks from reactors like you. Keep up the awesome content bruv.
@robinbeers66897 ай бұрын
RIP Stevie. You are missed but not forgotten. Here is another generation appreciating your music.
@MrsCRN_esq6 ай бұрын
Loved your reaction. Us Gen X’ers here are quite proud of our Texas Son SRV. Peace and love from the GREAT STATE of Texas! 🤞🩷🤠
@sotexsailor7 ай бұрын
THIS is Texas blues, mate! Stank face is required! Fun fact: listen to Stevie Ray play on Bowie's "Let's Dance". Then, go listen to "The Sky is Crying"!! LETS GO!!!
@robinbeers66897 ай бұрын
And after that check out "Look at Little Sister"
@MrRammathorn3 ай бұрын
I saw SRV live in Hawaii 1986 while in the military and as it was a daytime show I still have photos of this amazing show. Love to see the young blokes give him props...
@TOPCHEF197337 ай бұрын
You cant take your eyes off his playing for a second.Minding blowing aint it This is hardcore blues
@troyfarris56353 ай бұрын
Stevie's style is heavy blues and rock,and there isn't anyone who does it better!!!!!!
@oxbaker67 ай бұрын
This was July 1983 at the El Mocambo in Toronto this entire show was mind blowing. I was lucky enough to have seen him live 3 times until his passing in 1990
@tpiper19763 ай бұрын
Texas blues brother just like Janis Joplin! Gritty music born out of pain and growing up in near poverty level life!
@echovision48247 ай бұрын
When it comes to reacting to SRV, LIVE VERSIONS ONLY
@7thkansascav4687 ай бұрын
Absolutely, he was in his element live.
@FourFish477 ай бұрын
I think most of his recorded music was recorded live, and every one is a great.
@danirons18537 ай бұрын
Both Austin City Limits are a must.
@eddiekoch39017 ай бұрын
100%
@RoSaWa386-337 ай бұрын
CHANGE IT at the Capitol Theater.
@ArM4ND014 ай бұрын
And that is what you call "Making an instrument sing." It really makes me happy seeing a younger generation discovering new music. SRV was a one of kind talent.
@scottchrismon44927 ай бұрын
Stevie Ray Vaughn was my FIRST concert. 15 years old and completely blown away. I remember exactly where I was when the radio announced that he had died. No one like him. Native Texan here BTW... he used really heavy strings and high action which helped his sound. Guitarist would pick up his guitar and then set it right back down. This is 1982.
@Double_J_486297 ай бұрын
never got to go to a show ; but accidentally discovered him when i was 13 when his '89 Austin City Limits show aired, and it completely changed my life in that moment. just like i'll never forget watching MTV News a year later, seeing them announce the crash and his passing. i think i still haven't fully recovered from that.
@spacecardinal7 ай бұрын
Lucky. I had a chance to see SRV and BB King in San Francisco and missed it 😢.
@quentinmichel75817 ай бұрын
You just walked into a wonderfully huge rabbit hole my young friend. SRV was the real deal. RIP
@yetisburgeadress7 ай бұрын
As a Texas Native I say Thank You for your reaction... The Greatest guitarist... EVER... Enjoying the journey with you, my friend.
@ogrestamp4 ай бұрын
I've been to Austin more than a few times. You Texans sure do love your Stevie Ray and I love you guys for that.
@josephregester77806 ай бұрын
3 guys playing live. Playing the guitar behind his back while singing. amazing. just amazing.
@minigirl68397 ай бұрын
Texas royalty right there. We've even got a statue of him in Austin. He played rythym and lead guitar parts simultaneously. A true demi god here in Texas! 🥳🤠💯💣💥👌
@johnleeshute7 ай бұрын
Amen to that from Galveston, Texas!
@shiznitshnitzel4Ай бұрын
The greatest live performance ever. By the greatest musician that ever lived.
@rickseuferer54187 ай бұрын
SRV is one of the greatest. He could make that guitar sing, cry and talk. A true legend.
@yambo596 ай бұрын
Best slow blues guitar performance ever recorded -- we lost a bonafide guitar God when we lost him RIP SRV
@ttmaiden757 ай бұрын
Srv....unreal...best guitar player of all time and taken wayyyy too soon. RIP Stevie!!
@neilpatrickhairless7 ай бұрын
Best guitar player I ever heard was Roy Clark, but SRV was a hell of a player for sure.
@danfournier98667 ай бұрын
Voodoo Child is a must!!!! Saw him in concert. Mind blowing.
@BarbButler7 ай бұрын
💙💙💙💙💙… Stevie Ray Vaughan brought me here… Lovely reaction… Subscribed!😎😎
@laurawatters9147 ай бұрын
RIP STEVIE RAY VAUGHN 😇♥️🌹BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL BLUES 💙💙💙💙💙.
@kiddoiam7 ай бұрын
I remember the night that helicopter went down. Bawled my eyes out. And for a brief few minutes they thought Eric Clapton was on it with him. Talk about heartbreak.
@paladino4447 ай бұрын
Congrats young man, you've just been introduced to the greatest Blues Guitarist in history and overall considered in the high ranks of all electric guitarist that ever lived. SRV. You will never look at other guitar players the same ever again. What you heard and saw can not be unseen. There are players and then there are Masters. One is one in 2 million maybe, then there is SRV and he was one is maybe 2 billion that could do what he did. Think I am exaggerating? Do the research and what other guitarist say about him. There will never be another SRV, R.I.P Stevie, we miss you.
@HyBr1dRaNg3r7 ай бұрын
Notice how often he switches pickups and rolls the volume knob back…DYNAMICS, Stevie is an absolute master
@scottsteinberger20767 ай бұрын
Stevie Ray Vaughan seemed like such a cool dude , there will never be anything like him again. RIP
@SkateSoup7 ай бұрын
Legend has it Stevie didn't go to the crossroads to sell his soul to the devil to play like this, the devil went to the crossroads to sell his own soul to Stevie so he could play like Stevie.
@2muchtork2 ай бұрын
Good point.
@user-et2fj8xm5l7 ай бұрын
It’s heads above what you usually listen to kid. This is grown up music for grown up sensibilities. Keep listening Blues is one of the biggest rabbit holes one could fall into…
@cschroeder22767 ай бұрын
This is Texas blues, and you watched the master of Texas blues. RIP Stevie, the world is less now that you aren't in it.
@kevinlundgren11697 ай бұрын
Yes , this is the blues , it's some heavy blues ! And yes , Stevie Ray is one of the best !
@dreww16097 ай бұрын
Yessir! Sorry for the long comment, this just got me hyped! (This was 1982 by the way, a few months before he was discovered by the world). You've officially been baptized by the greatest to ever do it. He is improvising - all feel and soul - most of the entire song - he has his go-to licks and structure and moves but his soul get's locked in and he just leaves normal earth behind and travels and brings us along (one of the cool things about getting into the blues...it will help your guitar playing to learn the blues as it is the source of all music, and once you have some comfort, you can improvise forever.). Welcome to a new world as there are dozens of videos of SRV and he NEVER disappoints. ALWAYS DO HIM LIVE!!! Most people check "Voodoo Child" next, any version will do, and to really hear his vocals "Life Without You - Live at Capital Theater" - "Mary Had a Little Lamb - live from Austin" and EVERY SINGLE song from this concert, SRV Live from El Mocambo (check out "Lenny" from the same concert to have instant brain explosion). He is the Baddest MF to ever go out and demolish the guitar and electric blues on stage. While he can be so gentle, precise, and take you through the clouds with the angels bending around soft corners, he also rips and tears into it like he is possessed with something, mean, beautiful and spiritual all at the same time. He was on fire that night - every night - but it is a gift to guitar players and music lovers that people were on hand to record this night, from which this version of "Texas Flood" is from. He never played the same song the same way twice, so you can watch a different "Texas Flood" live and he'll do the same basic structure, some of the main licks and such, but every time out he let his soul drift into some magical place and he gave it all back, and it'll be a totally different outcome. He eventually gave us his life (RIP Stevie it still hurts) in a freak helicopter crash in 1990, 7 years of the spotlight, and IMO - and its cool for anyone to love whoever, Van Halen, Jimmy Page, of course Jimi Hendrix -and many many more - the most, it isn't about wrong or right, it is personal and whoever hits you or touches your soul is your GOAT - but for me and multiple generations since, it all begins and ends with Stevie. The blues are an incredible rabbit hole to go down which stretches you back to insane players like Robert Johnson in the 1930's, with cheap beat-up acoustic and nothing else, playing for whiskey and a bed that night in the old deep American south (Mississippi Delta blues is THE SOURCE) to BB King in the 60's and a zillion other amazing players. Stevie's beat up 1962 Fender Stratocaster you just watched is arguably the most valuable guitar on planet earth (if you go back and watch or on future vids, he just uses one pedal, and a Wah pedal, but he is constantly adjusting his pickups and tone knobs mid song in a purely subconscious master wizard level, to get that perfect tone (his tone is just as epic as his playing). He called this guitar 'Number 1' and it is the sickest guitar hands down, to me at least. SRV went through a battle of life to arrive at the man you just witnessed and his guitar fits the part. Enjoyed many of your vids over last couple years, glad you got to this one, it is a game changer.
@yadaroni7 ай бұрын
Good music is music that effects you on a real level. GREAT music, is music you hear...and your never the same after. SRV was one of the greatest.
@Mr.wilson9497 ай бұрын
As a Texan, I approve of this video. RIP,SRV. Thanks again for the awesome video, Molly boy.
@davidburleson48122 ай бұрын
He died in a helicopter crash on August 27th 1990. Every year, I love to listen to his music on this day, I believe it is a fitting tribute to him. Im from Texas, and he was absolutely a son of Texas, and we miss him all the time. RIP SRV
@w.c.orielly90597 ай бұрын
SRV was the pinnacle of blues guitar playing at that time and has earned his place in the top teir of guitar players of all time... he was definitely on of many GOATs on the guitat!!!
@margiemcpeak93043 ай бұрын
🎸💯 That's those Texas blues, Declan‼️🔥 🤯 SRV called his guitar "The One"!🐐 RIP Stevie Ray Vaughan. ❤️🕊️🙏
@snakeinthegrass74437 ай бұрын
THANK YOU, MOLLY BOY!! So glad to see you expanding your mind!! Welcome to Texas Blues.
@williamwalsh37792 ай бұрын
This concert was 1983, but Stevie's influences were 50's, 60's and 70s. He took traditional blues, added fire, magic and insane passion and elevated it to what you see here. I was lucky enough to see him live once before he passed.
@ragtie61777 ай бұрын
Along with all the fantastic and informative comments here, I'd like you to check out another one of his called "Tin Pan Alley" live, with Stevie and Blues Legend Johnny Copeland...a phenomenal tribute to the respect Stevie not only had for them, but how they were actually humble towards him out of respect for his abilities and kindness. I've seen SRV 6 times. And I've seen all the greatest Blues players over my 68 years on this planet. And I can say without a doubt he is the very best of all time. From "Look at Little Sister" to his bluesy version of the "Mary had a little lamb" to "Cold Shot" to "Caught in the Crossfire" & a slow instrumental "Riviera Paradise" you can see his diversity running thru his veins powered by his soul. GOAT. Great reaction video.
@LL-xk2yu7 ай бұрын
I was waiting for someone to recommend Tin Pan Alley live with Johnny Copeland. One of the best things I’ve ever seen. Please don’t miss that.
@ragtie61777 ай бұрын
@@LL-xk2yu ohhhhhh...yah
@mrsrevan12 ай бұрын
When electric guitars sleep, they have nightmares about SRV. I had the privilege to see him live many years ago, unbelievable. To get that tone he used strings that were incredibly thick. He would use super glue to glue torn callouses back on his fingertips so he could continue playing. The BEST there ever was.
@mattwysock10207 ай бұрын
Saw him in concert in 89 with Jeff Beck. Best concert I ever saw. A year later he was gone.
@tubelious7 ай бұрын
Jeff is another GOAT level players to check out. And his live concerts are actually nicely available on high quality. Super shame that SRV live recordings are crappy quality (in PQ & AQ)
@Champaign11176 ай бұрын
Same here. Had been wanting to see him for years then finally did in '89. Thankfully. RIP SRV
@roberta77277 ай бұрын
Love, Love, Love ❤ SRV(RIP) I Was blessed to meet him and shake his spectacular, angelic hand 🥰 he was so humble and kind💯 he loved his fans ❤ You should check out Life with out you, or Pride and joy,or If the house is Rocking,or Look at little sister, There all great songs 💯 I know you'll love them😅and of course you will want to see them live📀Love your channel and your reactions and you 😂Rock on and Rock hard 🤘🎧👍🙏🦾🇺🇲🥰✌️God Bless you and yours 🙏✌️
@Tbirdhaynes7 ай бұрын
Thank you for getting to this one, I could not have clicked on it fast enough!! I turned 14 years old on the very day he performed this incredible performance 7/11/1983. Been a fan since the eighties and even saw him twice!! I could literally suggest all sorts of songs and performances of his. His studio recorded stuff is great no question but his genius was performing live. He never played the same song the same way twice so you could literally watch him play the same song countless times and see and hear a different version everytime!
@ebnykween7 ай бұрын
FACTS! This reminds me of Neal Peart, I heard he never played the same each time he hit those drums.
@charleslusk25806 ай бұрын
We called this " cruising music" back in the day. Put this on the radio and just drive. Glad you are enjoying Stevie Ray.
@omniversalll7 ай бұрын
I've been watching reaction videos to every genre for maybe 5 or 6 years now, SRV was and still is my favorite rabbit hole. Highly recommend one of the three: Life Without You (live @ the Capitol Theatre), Lenny (Live @ the El Mocambo), or Little Wing (also live @ the El Mocambo). Some of the most intense & emotional performances I've ever seen, regardless of artist. Absolutely breaks my fucking heart that he died the way he did, especially after getting sober. Seems to happen with all the legends.
@ebnykween7 ай бұрын
We cannot forget the "sound check" video! OMG!!
@Rubytuesday156911 күн бұрын
Saw Stevie in Western Australia many years ago. Unforgettable. RIP SRV 🕊️
@ferdinandchavez75667 ай бұрын
Stevie Ray was from Dallas, Tx namely Oak Cliff (Thars My Hood) area. But he was a national treasure and gone at too early of an age and robbed us of more musical treasures like this.
@Querientje5 ай бұрын
If hes from dallas why is his statue in austin??
@ferdinandchavez75665 ай бұрын
@@Querientje he played a lot in Austin is my guess. Didn’t know they had a statue there.
@cynthiapiazza31683 ай бұрын
Wait for it…. When he slings that guitar behind him! Priceless!
@alanprice58927 ай бұрын
SRV , any day. Gotta be a live performance. The guitar is the lead singer, his voice is the solos.
@billslikeiii29103 ай бұрын
The G.O.A.T. ... welcome to the world of music circa 1983. There are no click tracks, no in ears monitors ... just talent, practice, and an open channel to the music named Stevie Ray Vaughan.
@HoochEvans3 ай бұрын
The silence at the end sys it all!
@Joolstb3037 ай бұрын
A legend in his own right and the only person who could get close to Hendrix when playing his songs.
@Tassie852 ай бұрын
I was at my office job in 1990 when i heard, on the radio, that SRV had died. I took an early lunch and cried like a baby. What a loss. What a gift he was.
@johnathanstruble10647 ай бұрын
See the rabbit hole...jump in head first! Don't be afraid, STEVIE, will catch you! 😂
@davespears22417 ай бұрын
Love to see younger people appreciating Stevie Ray great reaction I saw him live in Sydney Australia in 1986 my favourite musician ever.
@EBoudreault7 ай бұрын
Another guitar God he plays guitar with his soul, you feel it in his music, I was lucky enough to see him live opening for Van Halen in 1985 or 1986 fucking awesome
@glenciesielski5 ай бұрын
Blues baby blues I’m 72, grew up with his playing.
@grommet19667 ай бұрын
Stevie swings guitar around back…….”What?” Replay🔥
@myrnahuichapan76247 сағат бұрын
I loved him So very much and he was taken away from us too early. On my knees to the Great one Stevie Ray!
@kiddoiam7 ай бұрын
That's the blues, son. That guitar is cryin' its ass off to ya.
@cotedebeaune20126 ай бұрын
Yeah, yeah, yeah. And if you want to dig just a bit further...this is the '12-bar blues' form. The time signature is so slow that even I can play the chord progression (I don't really have much musical talent) on a rhythm guitar. That leaves the lead soloist to....just....go...off (into some other place and time). You are also correct that this music can just allow a listener to CHILL OUT (using whatever vehicle one may choose, if you will). I will never forget when and where I was when I heard SRV had passed. That was a sad, hard day. The house is a rockin', don't bother knockin'....Just come on in!
@_Coffee4ClosersАй бұрын
Stevie Ray was the GOAT! We lost him way too soon. 😢
@green4anon3397 ай бұрын
Molly boy I was wondering when you would find the guitar G.O.A.T
@daveking93937 ай бұрын
First time to your channel. That was really enjoyable. Thanks for sharing
@as73267 ай бұрын
One of the best ever!💜💜💜
@TimOlsen667 ай бұрын
It's so fun to watch you kids experience real music and talent and genius for the first time! I saw SRV live twice in my younger days and no other musician has even come close to comparing to his unique, raw talent. I cried on the day he died and I still mourn the loss of his pure guitar genius. Godspeed Stevie Ray ❤🎸
@patriciab8257 ай бұрын
"Life without You" and "Tin Pan Alley" with Johnny Copeland next!! Yeah let's gooo!!