Roy Buchanan - In the Beginning/Drifting Blues

[@robertfkaz7013]

I was about 12 or 13 years old and would stay up to watch tv on weekends, when one night I was flipping through the channels and came across Austin city limits. We were listening to Zeppelin, Floyd, Hendrix and a variety of old Rock and Roll at the time. When I heard Roy on ACL I was in awe. My inexperienced young heart was torn and elated with his guitar playing. The fact that he’s not super known makes him even more special. Thank you Roy for touching so many of us.

[@peterbartolomeo9574]

I could listen to Roy Buchanan play all day long. This man was beyond next level. He was in his own class. Untouchable

[@jasonboczko4392]

Can't speak of anyone that could play the guitar and connect and play directly from his heart and soul. Like Roy. Never got to see him live but I could only imagine.

[@peterbartolomeo9574]

You look at Roy's coy smile.....like he was aware of his incredible ... unequalled talent and he'd toy with us mere mortals by teasing us with his seemingly effortless bending of the strings......making that Telecaster SCREAM so mournful and sorrowful. Roy told his story through that guitar. No gimmicks ..no whammy bar...no pedals....no distortion......pure talent...his fingers seemed possessed. I can't get enough of his magic. Rejoice in Heaven Roy. You showed the world what a true MASTER sounds like

[@stepney56]

It's like being wrapped in a warm blanket of beautiful music.

[@joepauley7506]

I had the pleasure to see Roy twice, I was in front of him both times, damm was he great!

[@electrickflame353]

Lucky Man

[@johndicapua2412]

HE WAS AND HE STILL IS … IN OUR HEARTS. I AM HOPING THE INTERNET WILL FIND HIM NEW FANS ! I PITCHED ROY IN BACK IN THE 70'S THEN JOE BONAMASSA, ERIC STECKLE AND ALBERT CUMMINGS GET OUT AND SEE LIVE BLUES .

[@robroy4058]

Roy wasn't ahead of his time, nor was he behind on the times.... he was in his own time. Not many people know him, which is very sad. He truly was one of the greatest guitarist of all time.

[@viewfromtheroad2656]

Greatest guitarist never known.

[@christophersmith2165]

You might be surprised... there is a lot of people who know him well. I know him well, and saw him. But you are right. He was himself. In his own time.

[@peterbartolomeo9574]

I just started listening to Roy's music a week ago.... embarrassingly....I'm 63 and been hearing of him for a good many years ...just overlooked him I guess. Now , for 8 days straight I've played everything I can find of Roy Buchanan over and over and over again. To me....he's not one of the greatest players...he is the greatest guitarist I've ever heard. Only Chet Atkins and Roy Clark Glen Campbell ...maybe Jeff Beck Albert Collins BB King were close....Roy Buchanan makes it all look so damn easy. He's haunting me. I'll be a fan till my days are done. Long live the greatest guitar master of all time

[@randyjones280]

I knew him and I am from Maryland so I also knew Danny Gatton and those guys were just driven people that didn't want public acclaim, they just wanted to play

[@VaVaBanks28]

Here again Roy.. Thanx for all da guitar vibes you gav a young black kid from da atl hoods.. Growin poor and watching your interviews and doc. About your life gave me da courage to keep playin, peace.. -rikki sparx

[@mikes6970]

You picked a legend to be your mentor .... the greatest ...

[@Giants588]

I've been listening to Roy Buchanan since 72 or 73. Ever since he made his 2nd album. As far as I'm concerned he was one of the greatest guitarists to walk the Earth. Also, he was a hell of a songwriter, just an amazing story teller. Unfortunately, we lost him way too early. RIP my man!!!!!!!

[@thehengy3232]

His 2nd Album was his best

[@thehengy3232]

And I agree he and Zappa are probably my two favorites. Sad not many people my age have had the opportunity to listen to these two and many more. It opened my time and gave me perspective on my young strange life.

[@jeffd1147]

The first time I saw him was on a TV special on public television. The first time live was at the Syria Mosque in Pittsburgh Dec. 27, 1974 & he came back always around Christmas time. And I saw him 16 more times. What a Christmas gift. He never played to an empty seat. At least not in Pittsburgh! J.D. from where else, Pittsburgh.

[@tomdavidson3069]

One can study Roy's "techniques" and "tricks" and learn how to do some of what he did with a guitar..but Roy was such a Master of his instrument that his playing transcended Technique..He was able to allow the guitar to be a Direct Expression of his soul..obviously (if you have ears to hear) a haunted, even tortured Soul..He expresses, with his guitar, something that language cannot speak..He has spoken to me and for me for 45 years.

[@bradkursh1446]

Tom, that's the goal of all musicians but very few "attain" it like Roy does!!!!!!!s His was sad personal story as well

[@hunt_sonicshaman5711]

Great comment! So true

[@peterbartolomeo9574]

It hits you immediately. The sorrowful anguished haunting wail of that Telecaster.....I have never heard someone play so clean and with such command. He was extremely next level. R.I.P. Roy .......

[@NathanandWaty]

I been listening to Roy for 30 years ...but lately i feel more connected to his playing...i go to sleep on aeroplanes listening to Roy. So soothing. Like someone else knows what its like to be alone in this world...as we all are

[@thomasbosco1673]

RIY HUNG IN PFISIN YHONG AFTER HIS WIFE DIVORCED HIM SO San and an innovated unique individule sound.

[@robertmunoz4277]

You are not alone if you have strength I lost my son 4 yrs ago 😢 I almost totally lost mine ,thanks to my daughter and granddaughter for keeping my heartbeat going

[@kayzstore5363]

I absolutely love that lazy smooth seductive blend it flows so beautiful ❤❤

[@Randolf1958]

Thank you Roy whereever you are.

[@DogCatchersBand]

Roy was one of a kind...sorely missed

[@albanymike]

This is the soul of a man that one it touches you can never be forgotten

[@amfinc2]

2:22 HITS YOUR SOUL LIKE A LIGHTNING BOLT

[@rycooder9486]

2 versions of Roy playing Drifting..one w a piano and this w organ...very unique player

[@docoftheworld]

one of my favorite tunes ... RIP Roy

[@mikes6970]

AMEN ...

[@Giants588]

The late, great Roy Buchanan, beautifully done, RIP

[@deirdrea100]

stunning as always, RIP my bluz guitar man. Your music lives on.

[@electrickflame353]

He went savage on those strings!!

[@alexroska]

how can this have only 12K likes??!!!!! this should be taught in school and played for pregnant mothers!!!!!

[@Giants588]

In The Beginning, beautiful piece, and Drifting Blues is really sweet too. Good stuff!!!!!!! Thanks for putting it on You Tube.

[@anthonycanuso3232]

From another planet

[@thehengy3232]

This takes me back to friendless days of somewhat recent months gone by. Afternoons spent smoking dope in my bathroom and playing my guitar. Roy and Maestro Zappa filling my ears with heavenly harmonies. Days spent thinking about life, my promising near future, and finding people like myself to find a way through life's maze. Those days have since passed but this music takes me back to that mindset. No Iphone, no friends, nothing to do but smoke, (ironically) run, and play guitar. Roy man ever since the second time I listened to "I Won't Tell You No Lies" I have been treating my ears to your melodies. Thank you for giving me insight into the past, and teaching me about The Soul. And pain.

[@thehengy3232]

I more so listened than I did play by the way XD

[@thehengy3232]

I did not mention. I have had personal battles and struggles with myself and the terms of life no 14 year old should have had. Roy's music took me through battles with my conscience in a year that felt like an eternity. Very adult, critical, deep, depressing, interesting, amazing battles over my life's meaning.

[@thehengy3232]

It is true when I say he will teach you about the soul.

[@bradkursh1446]

Music is so powerful, "Hengy"...…….G-d Bless you, sir

[@rogerthat309]

@@thehengy3232 keep on keeping on man! Music and humor, the two most important things in life :)

[@tom3033acq]

Il Blues come L'anima non ha colore..... Quando lo ascolto , Roy ne è la prova ,

[@FREDCHAPELLIERmusic]

Billy Price on vocal!!!! great singer!

[@lavoniajohallharris3313]

Giv a me da chills! Great Blues~

[@kayzstore5363]

Awe man hes so amazing lol😊❤ tip toe thru the roses stuff❤❤❤😅

[@donnrutherford7059]

I read recently Roy played with his amp on full,everything on 10, and all you hear on that telecaster is his incredible knowledge and feel of how to play that thing better than anyone

[@YaKamarJulia]

Amazing..Thanks for posting

[@gerardfossat]

exquisite drifting....

[@whitenationalist6474]

Roy was a true innovator. His music will always be around. To say that it's a shame that not many people know him is absurd, I mean, why should they? Not many people listen to instrumental music in the first place. The average listener is fixated on vocals and pop melodies. So what. Not many people have heard of great surgeons or great but totally undiscovered painters. So what. Roys music has always been there and available to whoever wants to hear it. He is very far from being 'unknown' and there are other really great guitarists from Roy's generation who died broke and unknown. So what. That's the way the world works. True artists don't chase down fame or money. That's for posers, phonies or people 'born to the business'. So what. Roy did just fine and had many more opportunities then most and was the first to admit this. Not everyone gets the chance to develop incredible chops or have a major network do a 90 minute special on their life like the PBS documentary done on Roy, among other things. In many respects, Roy had it too easy. But he had real soul and had a true love for the instrument. God bless Roy Buchanan.

[@bradkursh1446]

AGREED, "Mister Nationalist"!!!!!!

[@sacfc9050]

True 'nuff. Thanks for the tribute to a man who, while he might not have been tortured was divinely afflicted.

[@cosmicman621]

Eric S ...divinely afflicted.....

[@1954tele]

Roy's best work was done live. I've just discovered this clip. Hey, It must be Christmas !!!!! Thankyou so much for uploding this soundcypher !!!! We are so fortunate to have KZbin !! Again, thanks.

[@wuddychunk1]

I find it hard to believe I hadn`t heard of him and I`m 61!!!

[@kayzstore5363]

Slipping away 🎉🎉🎉

[@Novin23]

Thanks. Sorrow.....

[@AntonioBetancourt48]

Un clásico....

[@johndicapua2412]

JUST GOT PAID ( GREAT TUNE ) I AM GOING OUT FOR SOME PLAID PANTS ... IN HONOR OF ROY !

[@davidranger13]

I Ware Them Also, Thanx Roy B... ❤

[@MrPulchinela]

Oh, my Roy!

[@dougjardine5929]

no kidding eh, dang

[@gustavorodriguez6365]

BEAUTILFUL ROY´S VERSION

[@bottleobushmills]

This is alive and breathing... roy=telecaster

[@kayzstore5363]

So lazy . smooth ❤

[@JOCA208]

Whe mis him,But always in my heart.

[@adalexbelgistan2203]

great great & great

[@bradkursh1446]

And on & on!!!! ...………………………………………………………………………………………..

[@markandriscin534]

Ok

[@sisterdiggins]

Really Nice!!

[@johndicapua2412]

GREAT TUNE HERE ….. ROY MAKES GREEN ONIONS SOUND COOL !

[@Gibson4383]

WOW!

[@michaeladrian2210]

Really cool change arnd 2:30

[@kayzstore5363]

Welcome home baby❤

[@fltrbvr]

It's too bad that "commercial Media" will never produce great music again. Well... that is.... unless it begins to be profitable again

[@cheesefrogsnail]

Pas difficile de savoir à qui Jimmy Page a piqué la plupart de ses plans blues non ?

[@myse1f]

Not a decent recording, but surely some decent playing. It's hard not be impressed by this guy. And that 'tele sound', maaaan. ;)

[@kayzstore5363]

Earnest T Bass..look alie 😂❤

[@fltrbvr]

Don't play Livestock too early... or you have to play it all night long!

[@PINSKO]

Sounds like Peter Green singing.

[@locochonazo]

nobody has said a f#%(# word about this version; when? where? and who was in this jam..shit!