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[@PaulImprota]

“The worst thing for me was that Stevie Ray had been sober for three years and was at his peak. When he played that night, he had all of us standing there with our jaws dropped. I mean, Robert Cray and Jimmie Vaughan and Buddy Guy were just watching in awe. There was no one better than him on this planet. Really unbelievable.” - Eric Clapton.

[@maximesteinebrunner9941]

Facts

[@TheRiboka]

Was this referring to the El Mocambo?

[@modsquad20]

@@TheRiboka El Mocambo was 1983 (when Stevie was still drinking). Clapton's referring to the shows they were doing together when Stevie died in 1990.

[@PaulImprota]

@@modsquad20 I was referring to Eric Clapton's observation, nut thanks for the history lesson with a lesson in chronology. I was pointing to the bigger picture. I'm 62 years old and had seen SRV a few times between 1987 and 1990.

[@modsquad20]

@@PaulImprota I was answering the other guy.

[@Donnagilbert6497]

I’ll tell you exactly how Stevie felt about being called the greatest guitar player in the world. He was saying to me how envious he was of me because I was an artist, a photographer and I worked with abused children. I said, “But you’re the greatest guitar player in the world!” He shook his head “no,” then said said, head down, “But I only do ONE thing.” He was finally sober, and wanted to learn to find balance in his life. He was as humble as he was talented. Donna G❤

[@themadcadder4847]

Wow! That's really interesting. Thanks for sharing that.

[@sabrinaevans8746]

Thank you for the inside scoop

[@jerrypass7135]

Well, that one thing he did, he did better than anyone else, EVER!!

[@JB-xh5mc]

There's nobody better than this man. The absolute greatest guitar player to have ever lived.

[@howardzdenek98]

And possibly the finest guitar performance ever.

[@JB-xh5mc]

@@howardzdenek98 It's definitely top 3. Most likely #1 though. I haven't been floored by a guitar performance like that before and I pride myself a decent guitar player. Stuff he pulls off I couldn't fathom even attempting. He really is the greatest of all time. No doubt. No argument.

[@kens32052]

What's funny is SRV couldn't read music lol.

[@Pilot545]

But wait! What about…ummmm…what about…ummm… 🤔 🤔🤔 …yup! You’re right!

[@largemouthhunter5014]

Slow your roll 😅😅😅 Gary Moore was 🔥 also 🤘😎 R.I.P. 2 Legends

[@mikefetterman6782]

Eric Clapton, BB King, Buddy Guy, Taj Mahal, and many other contemporaries of Stevie, said "it was like he was channeling the blues, an unending. aggressive straight line from drums and bass right through him.". Stevie was the best player ever (Hendrix was a better composer, but not a better player)_ He used the heaviest gauge strings for tone and to build his hand strength. Like a runner wearing ankle weights, he built up more and more speed with every thousand hours he played. And there was more than 30,000 hours of relentless scales and practice even though he had no idea how to read music. "It was all feel, I don't know what to play until the band warms up and then I just play what comes to mind."

[@Shendaal]

He never played it the same way once!

[@ccrowe256]

In my opinion, Hendrix was not a better composer maybe as good. Just look at Stevie Ray’s work. “ ain’t gonna give up on love, life without you, pride and joy, love, struck, baby, riviera, Paradise, Lenny. I know there are others that I can’t think of at the moment, but then he was only 35 when he was tragically killed. Who knows what other music he would’ve given us had he lived. I think you do him a great disservice by not acknowledging his composing ability as well as his guitar playing and his amazing singing.

[@m2goofy760]

"I never met Stevie's mother, but his daddy was a black man." -Albert King "Playing the blues is like being born black twice. Stevie failed on both accounts, but I never noticed." - BB King

[@fretless05]

Eric Clapton, who is often on lists of great guitar players, once said that he considered quitting guitar after seeing SRV play because he didn't know what he could do to keep up with him. He was amazing.

[@m2goofy760]

He also said the first time he heard SRV playing, it was in his car while he was driving. He said he had to pull over and stop do he could listen. When the song was over he said he had to find out who it was, nothing else that day was more important than knowing who was playing.

[@vivianeprudentiabuelens9142]

😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊 7:36

[@MULEHEAD73]

Stevie’s guitar is a part of him he don’t just play it he FEELS it!!!

[@lizardkingof1968]

SRV...THE GOAT OF GOATS...R.I.P. 🔥🔥🔥

[@subversivelysurreal3645]

SRV was the most humble guy, on top of being the best guitarist ever to have lived. He was just beautiful ❤

[@danielmiller8156]

Throughout various interviews, SRV has credited Jimi Hendrix, Santana, and his brother as better guitar players he aspired to become. The man was truly better than he gave himself credit for.

[@spikebeans9563]

Stevie also gave much credit to Lonnie Mack's guitar playing. They recorded together.

[@DSmith264]

@@spikebeans9563 Was lucky enough to see SRV and Lonnie Mack share a stage at the Greek Theater in Berkeley CA. Always made sure to get tickets to see Stevie whenever he came to the Bay Area.

[@spikebeans9563]

@@DSmith264 cool. Know that had to be good.

[@DSmith264]

@@spikebeans9563 Yeah, every performance I saw he gave 100%. The only way to improve on the show was to get a better seat..

[@paulpenix8198]

He also played with 13 Guage strings. Incredible finger strength.

[@danrudnick5252]

Famous musicians dream of playing legendary guitars. Legendary guitars dream of being played by Stevie.

[@metalguru85]

His band was called Double Trouble. He was supporting Eric Clapton on tour when he died, getting a last minute flight on a helicopter that crashed. RIP

[@mconnors1733]

My brother saw the 2nd to last SRV show in Michigan. He was really broken up when he learned that Stevie had died just a day or two later.

[@lesheath6216]

NO, he was a guest player at the Crossroads festival when he died. Stevie never "toured" with Clapton

[@lesheath6216]

@@nihil000 for one album, yes

[@lesheath6216]

@@nihil000 kinda, the producers and his manager wanted him to go ahead and record but Bowie wanted him to go on the road but SRV chose to record. It was all just a matter of the timing otherwise he would have finished that tour with Bowie. As a sidenote, Jackson Brown heard him and offered the use of his studio whenever he was ready to record.

[@lesheath6216]

@@nihil000 indeed he was! And his ties to Mick Jagger, Albert King and a host of other giants make him a Guitar God as well.

[@italcook1]

SRV didn’t read music he played by ear. Genius!! From seven years old! One of my favourite songs now is Mary had a little lamb live in Austin. He is the best ❤️

[@riverlove6820]

Nice reaction to Stevie. I think you guys would appreciate his performance with Jeff Healy-" Look at Little Sister". Absolutely amazing. Anyone else agree?

[@traceyclemons7800]

💯 That is quite the performance!! Jeff Healy..although blind was amazing to watch. He felt every note he played! RIP to both of them!

[@jaydee2012]

Healy is a monster on 🎸

[@traceyclemons7800]

@@jaydee2012 Kenny Wayne Shepherd was also good!.."Deja Voodoo was one of my favorites!

[@reanimated]

@@jaydee2012 And an incredible voice, too!

[@n00bicle]

I'm a HUGE SRV fan, and I love the Look at Little Sister jam with Jeff Healey, but it is the only video of SRV I've seen where I feel like he gets outplayed. Jeff just has such emotion and energy. SRV is no slouch, but Jeff wins out for me in that one. Cheers!

[@lathedauphinot6820]

I saw him play twice with BB King at blues festivals in Dallas, two years in a row. The second time, BB refused to follow him. Some people in the crowd who didn’t know how Stevie played started asking who he thought he was, this local hotshot thinking he could play after the great BB King. Almost as soon as he started his set, Stevie called BB to come play. BB went to the microphone and told the crowd that this was his show, he decided how it went, and how it went is that Stevie played last, and please show him love. They did. It was a beautiful thing.

[@dannychase1787]

GOAT! Better then Hendrix, Clapton, Slash, Page, EVH, Chet Atkins, list goes on. Nobody overpowers a guitar better then Stevie. String bending is fucking insane.

[@claireburling8547]

"Stringbender", one of Stevie's many nicknames for obvious reasons. Personally, I love my little Texas Tornado. ❤ Incredible performance, only one of sooo many. "Tin Pan Alley"(with Johnny Copeland- DO IT!)

[@stevew585]

Agreed Danny!

[@justinhorn2395]

Chet played fingerstyle, Stevie Didn't, like Flemmenco a different skill with the guitar skills book, I see them as the pros amongst pros each respectively in their field. Tommy Emmanuel, Steve Vai and Pedro Gonzalez and Mark Knoppfler too. Jmo. SRV RIP ! 🎉

[@DougTera]

@@claireburling8547 Yes, Tin Pan Alley.....simply mind blowing how good he was.

[@mikefogal8225]

Slash shouldn't EVER be mentioned in any list SRV is in...it's a huge disrespect to SRV. SRV is certainly the GOAT, hands down, and Slash shouldn't ever break the top 100 of any list...unless it's a list of extremely overrated guitar players, of which he should be at the top.

[@KillerNetDog]

Another great and very underappreciated blues guitar player playing Texas blues is Johnny Winter, who we lost not long ago. The first white guy ever inducted into the blues hall of fame. Take a listen to Johnny Winter playing "Be careful with a fool" Live in London in 1971 or "Third degree" .. And if you look close you will see a very young 25 yr old Tommy Shannon who later played Bass for Stevie Ray Vaughan in double trouble in his live videos including this one.

[@SRVfangirl]

Stevie was extremely humble & would have never thought of himself as the best guitarist. He always talked about how great his brother was & how much he loved Jimi Hendrix, Lonnie Mack, Albert King, B.B. King etc. He was a true raw talent born to be where he was. Also a wonderful human being. Thank you for your reaction.

[@DemonCatSpaceStar]

He breaks a string, changes guitars & doesn't miss a beat in "Look at Little Sister" Live in Austin City Limits he was AMAZING! 🤘😈

[@anthonygamble3811]

SRV the GOAT !! Saw Stevie in 85 was blowed away how one man can become one with a guitar RIP If you ever listened to David Bowies Lets Dance album you have heard Stevie. He played on the entire album

[@barrydouglas6276]

"Let's Dance" is IMO a very under-rated album (and I was amongst those slow to appreciate its value). This would be the first time many of us heard Stevie. I don't think that album showcased the core of his playing and singing preferences but it certainly reflects a versatility that is often overlooked.

[@Rod.dodger]

What I love about SRV is no matter the speed he is playing at every note he plays is meaningful. He doesn’t ever play fast just to show off. He IS the GOAT 🎸

[@BobBobson-gv3ol]

He always seemed so humble. I've heard stories about his generosity. He is not just a king, but a gentleman.

[@davidwalker5054]

What proved to me what a genuine good guy he was and why I admire and have the utmost respect for him is when he,s on stage with his old blues guitar idols he never showboats he takes his foot off the gas showing respect for his elders because if Stevie took the gloves off and went to town no guitarist could live with him

[@maryyoung2549]

He was absolutely the greatest of all time. Look at his history, he is not formally trained. Just a poor Texas kid who turned into the best overcoming a lot of struggles. The GOAT.

[@Monsterdrumma]

Stevie is the greatest musician I have ever seen! The only guy that had me choked up on the verge of losing it at his concert, pure soul like he was channeling from the heaven’s basically is the only way I can attempt to describe how unreal he was!

[@1genxgamer10]

"it's like he's making love to it" Bro.. I have been saying that for so long. Jimi, SRV and Prince all had that "making love" to their guitar special quality.

[@andersgranstrom7128]

...and he played 0.13 gauge strings, a challenge to bend... What a true king he was/still is!!

[@scambammer6102]

harder to break tho lol

[@goldensh0t439]

That’s the only strings that can handle his playing😂

[@andersgranstrom7128]

@@goldensh0t439 😂

[@andersgranstrom7128]

@@scambammer6102 Yeah! Heard a story where one of his fingertips got cracked - he solved it by using superglue.... 😂Pretty sure it is a true story!

[@ContrarianCorner]

True... but, like Hendrix, he also tuned down a half step so that loosened up the strings a bit. As others have said, it probably saved him a lot of broken strings during his performances.

[@CousinWhatIsIt]

This is one of my favorite videos to see people react to. Always blows minds!

[@donaldriddle230]

Just to describe the impact that Stevie Ray Vaughn's skill had on people. The day he died, i was at an Old Time Fiddlers Convntion in Galax Virginia. This is solid bluegrass and old time mountain music competition. Hillbillys, rednecks, and some of the most incredibly talented instrumentalists,alive!! The Country and,Gospel music radio station broadcasting the Convention live made the announcement that Stevie Died in the Helicopter crash. You couldve heard a pin drop. Thousands of people were dead silent in shock. Even in the backwoods and hills of North Carolina and Virginia, people knew his name and his talent. Thanks guys for showing him respect.

[@TheBlaster54]

All you have to do is to read about and listen to the all of the rock and blues greats that played with Stevie talk about what they thought of him as an artist and person. Living legend, Eric Clapton said he had never seen a guitarist more at one with his ax than Stevie was. He also said that Stevie channeled the music through his body and out of his hands. Eric went on to say that it was because of that ability why Stevie could play for ridiculously long periods of time. Eric told the story where he was supposed to make a cameo appearance at a concert and he was follow Stevie after he played and when it came time for him to play he backed out. When asked why, Eric asked, “How do I follow that?”

[@jonocom777]

Stevie gave all props to his band. When questioned about where he was going to be he said WE are going to be at such and such place. He was very humble for being able to play like that.

[@m2goofy760]

It's hard to be good at anything, let alone great, when you have to carry your ego too.

[@eb7713]

He also paid his band the same amount that he was paid. A humble man with a heart as big as Texas. I am proud that he came from my state. ❤

[@deborjhablackwell6162]

Speechless is my response EVERY time I watch Stevie Ray play. He becomes the guitar. They are ONE. #micdrop

[@stephaniewashburn7700]

There is no separation from Stevie and his guitar. They are one. He was truly the GOAT 🖤

[@richardrader6427]

He impresses so much in this video, and yet in so many other videos he continues to blow minds for doing so many other unbelievable things.

[@JohnWayne-vf5bs]

I got to give you guys credit for doing this he one of my favorite guitar players of all time he just got it

[@stephaniewashburn7700]

He was truly the most humble soul. I remember the day he passed. My heart literally broken and I just sat and cried. The world was so lucky to have him and his AMAZING catalog.

[@debraa.155]

SRV is the GOAT!!!

[@jimbo4110]

Stevie Ray is the GOAT. He did not need to see the strings. He just needed to reach them. And the music just flowed through him. Even Clapton says he gets lost in a solo sometimes, but Stevie Ray was never lost.

[@markferrett700]

The word genius is banded around far too easily but in this case SRV really was a genius.......R.IP🎸

[@tiffanypalmer9918]

STEVIE RAY VAUGHAN IS THE GOAT 🐐 Welcome to the best guitar player you’ve ever seen. And there are endless live videos of him that are just as amazing. I love him so much. 🥰🥰

[@srv2217]

Been playing guitar for 3 decades and you are spot on. Stevie is THEE GOAT.

[@thirsty_cobra]

SRV reactions never get old. Thank you for appreciating this one of a kind talent.

[@spikebeans9563]

Dude. Stevie is definitely a top notch blues player. He played with the best of the best blues players to ever live.

[@carolinefriedman6625]

The Man was STRUCK BY LIGHTNING!!!❤🙏❤ He is the greatest of all time!!!

[@noelsmith9184]

Such a song and artist.... Full approval this side 😉👍😎🔥🔥

[@FourFish47]

More SRV!! Every video you watch of him play will be live, and every one will blow your effin mind! My favorite might be SRV playing with Johnny Copeland doing Tin Pan Alley. I never get tired of Stevie. He's absolutely the GOAT with a heart of gold to match. Thanks!

[@nancymjohnson]

SRV. The pride of Dallas (Oak Cliff). He was my first live interview on air. Our station was downtown, just a few miles from his house, and he just showed up one Saturday afternoon cuz he thought i sounded nice. We were both shy. Stayed 2 hours. He was one of the kindest souls ever.

[@kimambrose1018]

All Stevie's guitars go to heaven since he played the hell out of them.

[@jamesgonzales5285]

S.R.V. was, and still is, the G.O.A.T.!! 👊🏼💪🏽👍🏻💯🇨🇱

[@hollysmith9979]

I saw him and it's mesmerizing to watch him live and sober so that being said he was also one the most unpretencious legends in the business he didn't think he could even sing....imagine that 😮 I suggest anything you can watch on him because he never left you feeling disappointed and the day he died we not only lost the GOAT of guitar players but a amazing human being 🙏 he was clean and sober when he passed...when I saw him live with BB King his opener!!!Love your reactions guy's😁

[@PriestessOfNothing]

The world only ever gets one Stevie Ray, and I'm so grateful that it was in my lifetime.

[@FeralPatrick]

Watching Stevie and Jimi play is like watching the birth of a supernova. It awes me while equally makes me want to cry - both happy and sad. The pure beauty of the moments they're in... I lack proper words. FYI - SRV was a HUGE Hendrix fan. Jimi played behind his back, with his teeth... That's where SRV got it. But SRV gave it his style. I love them both, but I was a Hendrix fan first, Jimi did it all first, and as the saying goes, Jimi might not be your favorite guitar player, but he's for sure your favorite guitar player's favorite. Watch Hendrix at Woodstock and/or at Monterey Pop - The Experience's American debut. Jimi literally lit that performance on fire... AFTER Pete Townshend had just smashed his guitar right before Jimi went on. Look for "Wild Thing". You'll dig it.

[@olynshytles1674]

Sorry, I hit the thumbs down button by mistake.

[@jangles1839]

Jimi Hendrix is most definitely most guitarist's guitarist! 🤘🏼🎸🤘🏼

[@norair1010]

Whichever one you see first is gonna be your favorite.

[@brewdaly1873]

​@@norair1010I completely agree. I was exposed to SRV first, and he's still my favorite. But it's impossible for me to fault anyone who prefers Hendrix. The fact is they're the two at the very top of nearly every discussion about the greatest guitarists of all time, and I don't think there's a wrong answer between the two.

[@brewswillis9783]

I was fortunate enough to see SRV & Double Trouble live 3 times and hyperbole fails to capture Stevie's greatness. Def the GOAT imo.

[@JoeandAngie]

Me, too. Benefits of living in Memfrica when it was cool

[@Leogoth68]

SRV was part of a three piece band called Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble. I was lucky enough to see him in St. Paul MN. roughly a month before his crash on Aug. 27th. My second favorite guitarist (Alex Lifeson's) birthday. Also my sister's birthday. weird but true.

[@s550danny]

This performance is fucking legendary. Like actually. It looks insane and I’m so glad it was caught on video. But fuck man, to be in the audience. That had to be a surreal experience. I can imagine people being taken aback like “what the fuck are we looking at” So envious of them all lmao

[@chrispate2696]

The man can play. I still watch his videos, and I'm still amazed of his guitar playing every time.

[@rolfbuneker3674]

THAT IS SO MUCH MORE FOR YOU GUYS FINDED ABOUT THIS AMAZING SRV.

[@kengunter6903]

The G.O.A.T. Period!!!!

[@sethgoyne90]

I grew up in Chicago and saw him play at Buddy Guys place Checker Board lounge a bunch of times...you can't imagine the vibe in the room with him playing, it was like the music flowed thru him...When BB King, Eric Clapton, Albert King say he's the best they've ever seen....GOAT...

[@mattwildermuth9152]

All hail the Checkerboard! I was white as Wonder Bread on the outside but as soon as the crowd saw I knew and loved my blues, I was family. Blues unifies like no other music.

[@mattwildermuth9152]

Oh yeah, and occasionally some other white boys like Eric Clapton and Keith Richards would drop in.

[@bobschenkel7921]

The band was called Stevie Ray Vaughn and Double Trouble. Luckily, I got to see him live and in person one time, and it was a mind bending experience. SRV (RIP) was one of THE BEST Guitarists to ever walk the planet, bar none. He is often compared to Jimi Hendrix, but he could hold his own in any situation. And he had that COOL factor going for him as well. A real pro.

[@MartyrDK]

This is my favorite guitar player of all time.. . RIP SRV..

[@MARSHOMEWORLD]

He had many influences but his greatest single inspiration was probably Albert King. And even though Stevie was technically and more proficient guitarist or perhaps more versatile than Albert, there is footage of he and Stevie jamming on a television program I believe in Canada in the late 80s. And Stevie show the proper respect and didn't try it out playing didn't try to smell them, but rather supported overcame and when it came time for Stevie to solo he did so to the best of his abilities and you know what that means. That alone was more than sufficient to submit Albert King's respect for Stevie has a legitimate movement in his eyes. I'm sure that meant the absolute world to Stevie Ray.?

[@rebeccamcvey8600]

In Sessions. GreaT DVD of that show.

[@yambo59]

Best slow guitar blues performance ever recorded -- RIP SRV

[@snakeinthegrass7443]

I can't believe you guys are just getting to this one! Yes, SRV is the best!!

[@paulcastillo8488]

I like your reactions cause you dont stop the music...rock on brothers!!

[@shellycasbeer3775]

I'm so glad that you finally reacted to SRV s Texas Flood. He was so amazing. Your faces were priceless. Thank you. There's so much more. 🎶🎼🎸

[@martystocks1984]

June 2023 and Stevie Ray Vaughn is the still the G.O.A.T,

[@brett3429]

Love this song, gents! Great reaction to one of the masters! 👏🏻

[@wendyb5528]

Welcome to the world of Stevie Ray Vaughan boys!!!!!!! It doesnt have to make any sense... Its STEVIE!!!!!! You will never hear or see another like this man. I sure wish he was still with us now...

[@shonamcnally5855]

Saw him live here in New Zealand. He was absolutely amazing, I was buzzing for days afterwards.

[@keith6485]

Absolutely the GOAT, with a direct channel to the gods of music.

[@Marine1111-p5x]

Clapton, a great guitarist in his own right, said many times SRV was the GOAT and still is.

[@destination22ful]

Great Reaction guys! SRV is still a legend in his hometown of Dallas, Texas. Again , thanks guys.

[@paulmclaughlin2563]

I bought the DVD of this concert for my Dad for Christmas one year. Both him and I were absolutely FLOORED by his performance and skill on stage!!! He is one of the greatest to ever play the guitar

[@memejones17]

Stevie is GOAT and always will be

[@bonniebarlow4939]

I was lucky to see Stevie in Denver in 1984, just after his second album came out. We all waited outside for a long time, went in, sat in our seats and Stevie came out and hit the first notes on his guitar and we were on our feet and didn't sit down during the whole thing. The soul connection and vibrations just went right out of him and into you and it is impossible to describe. You said it looked like he was making love to his guitar - I always have this image of Stevie in a hotel room after a gig - and he and the guitar of the evening are in bed, sitting up against the headboard, both smoking cigarettes

[@ExUSSailor]

Stevie Ray was the GREATEST guitar player who ever lived. He stood alone, completely on his own level, that other players can only dream of attaining.

[@tonylouis6072]

This is an insult to Hendrix and Eddie

[@claireburling8547]

​. This is merely an opinion I'm sure, not an insult to other greats.

[@markoliver630]

Jimi said it was Rory on national TV

[@MARSHOMEWORLD]

I still regret not going to see him on that particular tour, I can remember thinking that the next time he came around he would be a headliner and that would be a show really worth making an evening of. So, I did not go to see him when he was very close my area, and I really couldn't have made a worse Choice. Rest in peace sir you will remain a Legend

[@jasonjohnston94]

I’ve watched this performance of “Texas Flood” numerous times. I have to watch it all the way through every time I come across it.

[@jangles1839]

Dammit Hollywood & Smokey.... y'all done been a part of my life of watching videos that I get antsy when I don't see something posted from y'all when I think it should be! 🤣 In all seriousness, Iove the channel and content you cover and I do truly look forward to seeing what you're gonna bring us each day! 💙🙏🏼💙

[@Hollywood6IX]

Lol thanks for this Jangles, lol but you know we release a video every day for the past 2 and half years😂😂😂

[@jangles1839]

@@Hollywood6IX I know but...if that somehow gets outta whack.... I get concerned 🤣

[@brianmiller2419]

@TrashTalkers For two years I have tried to get yall to react to Jeff Healey " See the Light Night Music" 1988. Blind man playing the guitar like a piano. Just as good as Stevie Ray Vaughn.. Ever seen a blind man play guitar with his teeth?

[@ginger4141]

Page and SRV is my very favorite guitarist of all time. I still remember exactly where I was when they announced his death. We lost a legend way too early. 😢

[@ryanm5909]

SRV has an amazing collection of music! Look for his show from Austin City Limits. Any of the recordings from that will have you floored! He has a bunch of instrumentals also. My personal favorite is "Pacific Palisade". Great video this morning guys! Not a bad way to start my morning with some SRV! Have a great day!

[@harrietmiller3982]

I agree Austin City Limits 1989 is golden. (He was also there in 1983). And my favorite song of his is also Riveria Paradise from Austin City Limits 1989.

[@ryanm5909]

@@harrietmiller3982 thank you for correcting me. It is Rivera Paradise! I don't know why I miss named it. But anyways thank you for correcting me.

[@harrietmiller3982]

@@ryanm5909 that song always takes me to Paradise no matter what the name is🎸🎶💙💯. I only corrected for the reactors.... ✌️💙

[@seejudyo]

Stevie Ray Vaughan played with his soul. Nobody is better than SRV. The Greatest of All time ❤️ this ft worth Texan Loves this man.

[@arnoldcox9128]

This was an absolute roller-coaster ride of a performance 🎸

[@d2d2d28]

I saw him open for Robert Plant on May 23, 1988 at The Spectrum in Philadelphia. We were on the floor, standing the entire time. 🎸🎸🎸🎸

[@karthain5742]

I 100% agree that Stevie Ray Vaughan is the GOAT. However, he was extremely humble about his talent. I don’t know if he admired himself or not, however, there was dozens of other talented musicians he admired. So yes, you are right. He was very humble.

[@tomhartl6330]

He was ONE with his guitar. His music went from his soul directly into ours through it.

[@robrichardson7079]

Blues guitarists have been playing behind their back as a part of showmanship for a long time. Charley Patton was doing it in the 1920s, and T-Bone Walker (from Texas) was doing it in the 1940s. T-Bone Walker was a very important figure in making Texas Blues a big thing.

[@xenoscoot]

Yes! Stevie accounted all of those as influences!

[@mattiefee]

SRV is a legend! Enough said, mic drop... And 360 guitar spin behind-the-back...

[@kenstin3051]

Watching Hollywood get out of his seat was so funny lol

[@kerrycronin256]

I have lived in Mass for all of my 59 years and I have never heard of the singing beach! Can't wait to find out what it is.

[@mikefetterman6782]

Hendrix had to go to England to get discovered. He was just a back up player for bands until he went to London in 67. This is Stevie, one hour after being revived by Toronto medical personnel from a cocaine induced coma. It took bags of IV fluids and vitamins to "rouse" him for this show. Hence the extra extra sweat and notes on top of notes.

[@mikefetterman6782]

Tommy Shannon, great bass player. He and Stevie would often have little telepathic conversations on stage.

[@m.c.1933]

BB King said in an interview for a tribute to Stevie Ray that he had many ways of not only showing he had talent but had the feel of playing blues .

[@spikebeans9563]

One of Stevie's big influences that rarely gets mentioned is Lonnie Mack. There is good videos of them, where Stevie says Lonnie was the best guitarist he played with. They recorded Wham album together. The American Caravan concert is a good one to watch. Lonnie is buried in the same cemetery as my dad. I stop at Lonnie's grave every time I go there. Besides that, he was married to my cousin. Have seen a lot of pics of them together. Never saw Stevie, but did see Lonnie, he came to family reunion one year and played Memphis for us all. If I had only known lol, I was about 10 but still remember it very well.

[@pamela1144]

Stevie was absolute perfection ❤️ I saw him live 3 times! He was music, I miss him everyday.

[@kristaspecht]

Morning fellas! Oh man i just love stevie!! He is smooth sounding on guitar! He is the guitar! My fav songs by him are "life by the drop" and his version of "little wing". Great choice guys!!❤️🤓

[@reanimated]

Oh dang "life by the drop" just feels like floating in some body of water in July.

[@raistlinrodriguez5696]

Stevie Ray is the Greatest there was, is and ever will be. This man just played with pure feeling, he let the music guide him and played what it moved him to play. He will always be The G.O.A.T and he never felt like he was that good on guitar which just shows his humility. R.I.P SRV.

[@stangsswang8355]

Stevie leaving you speechless is exactly the right reaction. He was the real deal. Always took you for a great ride.

[@KenBober]

This is what I've always thought blues was. Just like how when you 2 started this metal journey you just thought metal was metal and just screams and grunts. We have opened each other's minds to new music. Smokey was in his elements today.

[@stevenmonte7397]

SRV was FIRE!!!! From my neighborhood!!! I met him once at the mall. Humble dude! The GOAT for sure!

[@oskar7694]

my favourite guitarrist of all time