Roy Buchanan - Sweet Dreams

Roys best known track (Cover of a Don Gibson song) again taken from the setlist at Rockpalast Germany.Enjoy!!!!

[@bloozlvr]

First heard this at the end of The Departed-I was falling asleep while every one was being shot in the head and then this guitar took off the top of mine-how I missed this man in my fifty years of listening to rock and blues ,I don't know but am eternally greatful to Martin Scorsese for using this in his movie or I never would have known about Roy-cuts me to the soul every time I hear it-thanx to all who have posted his videos;

[@moovgirl]

He is wonderful. I just discovered him this year and it makes me really sad to hear of how his life ended. Truly a loss.

[@64fairlane305]

yeah, killed by the police

[@randyjones280]

Well Carey Zeigler who was his bass player told me that the police did it, but you never know. He could have been drunk and depressed but to use your own shirt? Uh uh😢

[@dannygattontribute]

my brother was danny gatton's drummer for 18 years. i met roy when i was young. he was one of the greatest. dan and roy, you will never hear anyone as good. EVER!!! they were truly the masters.

[@OgreDaddy]

I had the pleasure of catching Roy live just once at some club in Maryland. To this day, I remember his playing brought me to tears of joy!

[@jhump2431]

Roy is my favorite guitar player so underated it makes me sad but the people who heard him all love him

[@lazur1]

Great guitarists are delicate souls. Sweet dreams, Roy; your music makes this world a better place.

[@joeylodes]

Roy makes that guitar gently weep, cry, and wail

[@urankjj]

Saw Roy many times in the 70'z & 80'z, in the U.S. Also saw J. Beck & S.R.V. back then. Roy just spoke to you through his Tela like no one else could. Long live Roy , be him dead or alive.........

[@robbada1]

Snuck into Armadillo World HQ, Austin Tx in 1974 when I was 15 and saw Roy. I had never really heard of him and was completely, completely blown away! What that man could do with simple guitar and amp was so ahead of his time. Shame he left us so soon! Thanks for posting these clips lee32uk you have brought back some great memories of a truly magical night many years ago :-)

[@beastyclarke]

One of the best heart felt guitarists I have ever heard. Glenda-Marie

[@harrypros]

so, SO very good, starting almost to cry now.. Master!!

[@Emin7]

Never got much airplay in England but thank the heavens for pirate radio caroline who brought brilliant u.s artists to us through the back door.

[@bigshed51]

This and Jeff Becks Drowning in my own tears.......just great blues guitaring.

[@northernsoulpilgrim]

Had the good fortune to see Roy Buchanan play in Melbourne Australia in 1985 much to my brothers chagrin.A true great.

[@Mark8395217]

This song makes me weak... simply beautiful. Deepest respect for those that paved the way for so many others, especially for those that knew fame would elude them. Though the list would be terribly long, I grew up just outside of DC listening to 2 of the best... Danny and Roy.

[@truebrittoo]

Just stunning , what a guitarist !!! a great talent never truly recognised

[@funjohnnie40]

Pretty song. Well played. Thanks for puttin' it up.

[@de1ce]

the track that introduced me to the talented Roy Buchanan..........sweet dreams and may you rest in peace Roy wherever you are

[@ChaoticInferno]

I was introduced to this guitarist by an old friend and I never stopped listening to his music after...

[@ClassicRockDJdotcom]

Absolutely the best blues guitarist that most people never heard of. I saw him back in the mid 70's at Hampton Beach Casino, Hampton,NH.... R.I.P. Roy

[@murrmac]

I have obtained the 1971 PBS DVD and CD from randytoma, and I urge anyone who is a fan of Buchanan to do likewise. The superb version of Sweet Dreams that got taken down from KZbin is on there, and there are many other spellbinding examples of Roy's Telecaster mastery. All in all, an absolute "must have" and I am extremely grateful to randy for making this music available.

[@rockandrant]

This clip should have a million hits by now.

[@airmotion1]

One of the greatest guitarists ever.

[@photopicker]

Roy was such a genius - saw him in 1981 in San Diego at a little club - he could burn

[@thumbpickr1812]

what technique, what an artist! no matter how many times you listen to this, it's as fresh and moving as the first time

[@Manolian]

Roy brought Heaven to earth with that sound.

[@RONHAT]

The album version of this is sensational. You can sense his feelings with each pick of the string he makes. This is great too but if you can, check out the album. His other tunes are great also. Keep it alive!

[@tomjones9935]

Agreed- it’s so emotional- I play myself, and he has a Master’s touch for tone. I read many years ago that he would rewire his pickups in his Telecasters a bit differently than Leo Fender did to help him get such exquisite tones.

[@1936Maddie]

What sweet sounds Roy....a pleaure to the ears....thank you. May you RIP

[@bon1042]

Thanks for responding. I'm going to miss that version, I love it, those first few notes make your gut ache.

[@MokRodrigues]

If every single person in the world listened to this masterpiece, the world would know the meaning of peace.

[@pawnshops]

Wonderful ! So good to hear him play this classic in such style. So sorry you left us Roy.

[@BobDaniel56]

Wow. That was beautiful. He puts so much feeling into each and evry note.

[@imaginarythings]

Oh Roy is a great peformer and musician...I've always loved his music!!!~I'm really happy to find one of his performances...It's Awesome~5*****'s

[@tarzorro]

i´ve heard Rock blues..since 16 years.My first CD of Buchanan i got it before 6years.I should have known him before that time because he is really a great Guitarist.I like his solos.

[@Rosieisapunk1200]

Love that tone.

[@tonyezar7547]

Truly a master!! R.I.P. ROY

[@MrZee1967]

Roy's style is almost hyptnotic...My absolute favourate!

[@dudewheresmy6string]

seriously awesome guitar.....i frikin love it

[@karrieg08]

Love this Guy!

[@bobf.]

A master at the craft.......

[@pawnshops]

This is a lovely track and in my favourites list - thanks Roy RIP

[@pawnshops]

Beautiful track - so melodic and feelgood

[@martinwhitemusic]

I've just recently found out about Roy Buchanan, this is a really good performance and I love his playing style! Thanks for posting!

[@sajeedsarwarbd]

Roy was exceptionally good. His bending technique was nothing short of amazing. RIP!

[@pawnshops]

Beautiful sound,great player, pure quality.

[@aveojohnee]

Absolutely the best!

[@RickyDemetro]

omg!! i saw this in the departed and I always wondered what it was! yes!

[@souravacharjee4880]

Me too Only 12 years later 😊

[@chris.pbacon2068]

Can't think of a better piece to fall asleep to.

[@fryerel]

a sweet dream indeed! Beautiful!

[@LandonShipman-iDzynes]

txtr57 saw roy many times first about 1974 best of the best he is missed

[@greggacemusic]

mind blowing, I am so glad I found this channel...always admired this man's neck work...not 11 fingers fast, just true to the heart...the best pause player ever.

[@Iamyourboo2]

Roy is amazing.

[@bammo1]

stunning sound and playing what a loss

[@renduke]

why can't i stop wacthing this guy, jeff beck, steve vai and frank zappa...i swear its like i am a junkie i literally watch em for hours on end.

[@onebgg]

I concur! Roy rules!!!

[@Miledark69]

Excelente melodía. Genial, me encanta!

[@Usurped]

Wow! Sweet Sweet Guitar!

[@yancey11]

If ANYONE has ever mastered the guitar, then it must have been him......WOW!

[@betterway2]

woooow, great master :))) in my playlist, thankssss !

[@photopicker]

I saw Roy perform in 1981 and he just smoked on guitar. He had a fondness for Bolivian inspiration. I have his autograph somewhere.

[@myse1f]

that was the way I found out about Roy, thank God I saw that movie!

[@souravacharjee4880]

Me too You commented 12 years ago👍

[@TheRomanmoroni]

Seen Roy at the Schaeffer Music Festival in Central Park back in 75. I remember him acting a little overwelmed from the warm welcome he received and actually saying to himself "Roy, you made it!"

[@genericgeorge]

Beautiful.

[@thumbpickr1812]

Brilliant! Buchanan was a completely unique guitar genius. Pity he had to die so young.. but this is immortal music.

[@ptrpovski]

Great Roy!!!

[@souravacharjee4880]

Pure eargasm😍😍😍

[@Gilyslas]

As a kid I would listen all I could to Roy. He was one of the best guitarists on the planet. RIP

[@Fender56]

I love Roy ! This song is haunting and make's me feel reflective. I think he was one of the best guitar player's. Some of his blue's are so good I just cant believe it. Now the other side, He over played at time's, Just because you know the lick's and they fit doe's not mean they sound good. Sometimes it's what you dont play that make's it sound even better. He tryed to think out of the box, that's good. Thats how new music come's along, On this song, play it staight and with feeling.

[@stp1954]

Sweet Dreams, children.... And RIP, Roy...

[@marija1952]

I loooooooooove it!!

[@priggish]

He's great!

[@charlesmarshall2697]

wonderful!

[@FaryalAmjad]

Imet roy in Toronto in 76. He was a quiet and soft spoken guy,and very friendly.i WAS VERY SADDENED by the news of his death in 88 and miss him very much,much like the loss of the GREAT Danny Gatton. RIP friends

[@wisesatyr72]

he captures the lyrical emotions of patsy cline on this. a gentle blade that goes right through the heart..

[@haggismuncher]

This man was probably the most underrated of all blues legends ever!!!!its easy to see why he's one of the best tho!!your memory remains in You-tube Roy!

[@jkoff76]

Roy was so good it is scary!!!

[@ymp5000]

i grew up listening to this guy via my uncle back in the 70s-80s and after all the shredders i tried to imitate i now have come full circle in my mid 30s.this guy was great.

[@K3KCT]

The little device at 0:57 - Roy makes it sound like a voice; simple but just gorgeous.

[@busajasweyoo]

roy buchanan is probably THE most underrated guitartist in history....

[@Royalhighlander]

a GENIUS.. ALL i CAN SAY ABOUT THIS

[@van1976]

Roy Buchanan--special kind of music. Saw him at Boston's Symphony Hall- 1976-- I was so close I could have shined his shoes--literally!

[@ravello99]

Roy, Roy, Roy.... what a MASTER of the telecaster. Will some screenwriter PLEASE write a screenplay on his life? What a story? From the small towns of America to recognition by the greats of rock and roll (the Rolling Stones and Jeff Beck for example); constantly running from his demons; never "making it" in a commercial sense; and ultimately dying in a jail cell by hanging.... Roy's is an amazing story. I can see Robert DiNero playing the part of Roy? Anyone?

[@ColonelFuckwadd]

beautiful

[@YankeeClippa]

Like Roy said... "There is no such thing as number one"... But he is my favorite. He's got a magical way that blows my mind.

[@rockandrant]

Jeff Beck said Roy was the best he ever saw. I saw Roy play in March of 1974 and I agree with Jeff Beck. No one like him

[@mark54ization]

saw him around 85 in dalaas at the Fast and Cool club...sat right in front of him, less than ten feet away. The man could play effortlessly above the fretboard|! Best song he did that night was Down by the River

[@littlewingthing]

bless your sweet sad soul, roy

[@StephenAnthonyMusic]

I have only heard 2 pieces by this guy so far but all I can say that I think I'm going to be very happy I discovered his music.

[@WilliamHW]

Great! Roy Buchanan is amomg my all time favorites. I LOVE that Roy Buchanan sound signature, the "screaming" or whining strings, the down and dirty bluesy feeling. What a tasteful player!!! lee32uk Thanks for taking the time to make this available. William

[@NaturylAdmiralJamesVQuirk]

Roy was THE MASTER.

[@makemeateeshirt]

heard bettah obviouslt:~~# god bless ya Roy

[@thessa54]

i just love him, its my favorit one

[@alexjimenez2066]

So sad, the way he was lost to the world, one of the greatest, RIP Roy, you are miss.

[@lucasquirrel]

there is no, "better"... only each man's voice. if you cant understand it, or appreciate it for what it is, just move on and listen to those you find moving.. love all, diminish none... shally

[@kenneym2003]

How I miss this guy....He didn't need to sing...his guitar did!!! All these years later, there is no one that quite compares with him...

[@martychamberlain899]

John Hyatt - Roy lost his life in jail in Fairfax County, VA, not in Baltimore. Inspection of the body showed signs of a beating. Roy was the best along with Danny Gatton. Both lived in the DC area, Danny in MD and Roy in Northern VA. Both unique talents and two of the best "tele" players ever. Both lost to us. Sad. Nobody played with more "feeling" than Roy!!

[@joeymangano3122]

Totally true!

[@tbenjaminkx42]

I would give my left arm just to hear that beautiful version of sweet dreams by roy

[@mosrite60]

I recall hearing Roy play this tune on one of his earlier albums maybe early 70's. Awesome tele sound his own distinct style for sure.

[@MsOldGregg]

I admit it. I came for Haunted House. Then stayed for Messiah, Dreams and all the rest. There was and will never be another like him.

[@theerion]

wow! god i love that tone and volume pot rolling - sweeet. i can't do it very easily on my strat. danny gatton's hotlicks video has instruction on how roy's makin' that old school wah