S.R.V's A.A Speech (Full)

Stevie Ray Vaughan discusses alcohol, drugs & sobriety at an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting in early 1990.
This speech was in 4 parts on the tubes, so I figured i would put it into one.
Thanks to brytar8 for the original upload(s)
/ brytar8

[@sixstringintexas]

This was recorded at The Aquarius Group in Dallas on Jan. 1st, 1990. It was his home group & the last New Year he'd ever have. Stevie was my sponsor & I'm still clean & sober. RIP my Brother, RIP.....

[@jayfoster3371]

I listen to this beautiful speech by STEVIE RAY VAUGHN at least once a week! What a blessing & inspirational AA lead I've ever heard from the best guitarist I've ever heard in my 4 yrs of sobriety! God bless him for helping millions to recover.

[@jordangordan8980]

Way cool. I'm on my way to sobriety. No alcohol anyways. This speech does a lot for me.

[@brambo5670]

@@jordangordan8980 You can do it too!

[@russellwajda4422]

Wow. This is hitting me hard. I’ve never done much but alcohol wasn’t addicted. I guess my one addiction is food. I’m paying the price for that. To hear Stevie Talking about it I am so touched. I have a loved one who is an addict and I understand how hard it is. God Bless Stevie and God Bless All Of You. I will give send this to someone very important to me. Rest In Peace Stevie

[@joemacdonald7879]

You are fortunate

[@alanfrehley1373]

Read Stevie refused point blank to autograph ANYTHING at his AA meetings, he was "Stevie an alcoholic", NOT "Stevie the rock star". That's class!

[@sr4663]

Recovery can't be all self-centered and be successful. The 12-Steps are all biblically based wisdom on how to live life on life's terms by the grace of God.

[@angierucker5505]

Thats what you call , working a serious program.. RIP BEAUTIFUL

[@jono4708]

That's anonymity the spiritual foundation of all the principles without it your goose is cooked and apparently Steven knew that. Good program.

[@Say_No-2_Animal-Abuse_]

I really don't think, Steven, knew just how amazing he really was. That just wasn't his way. I feel, there are many jewels in his 👑 still helping people 31 yrs later.

[@nitehawk-de8fy]

Rock hard

[@christysmith76]

Stevie is still " helping people" to this day...A great inspiration...God Bless Him....Great post...

[@austinharrison2453]

Christy Smith he has helped me too i can relate to the things he did when he was a child and me

[@bengarciamusic4life]

Words are more powerful than feelings. Knowledge is power. If not for discovering this video, I too may have ended up much deeper than I could ever pull myself out of.

[@richardjreilly9948]

Used to have this on CD... SO GLAD TO HEAR IT AGAIN.....STEVIE, YOU ROCK!!!

[@kimberlys.t.7206]

Ben Garcia Ben that’s great I’m so happy to hear that Stevens testimony has helped you to that extent. He’s proud to have played such a great role in your life Ben . I’m pretty sure of that. You stay strong and keep on rockin rolling to Stevie’s music 😀❤️

[@pixamite1]

Yes he is! Such and amazing gifted person with a huge heart for seeing people become and be their best. He fought through and overcame the storms of life as he often said by the grace of God.. Unfortunately he was called away too soon. One of those things we'll never understand on this side of life. He is still greatly missed! RIP Stevie

[@paulreyling1203]

my name is William to let know that I been clean and sober for 11yrs

[@RPMX4]

Congrats and well done! Please stay with it my friend. Just know that even tho we don't know each other, you're in my thoughts and prayers. Solidly.I think Stevie's backstory here is pure and beautiful. And I know he wouldn't object to any of us listening to it. In his hearts of hearts.

[@jaytouhey109]

Fucking rights William

[@jordangordan8980]

11 years, wow.

[@kimberlys.t.7206]

That’s a wonderful accomplishment my dear. Be happy and stay strong! You can do this. ❤️

[@jerodbarrett6720]

Congrats William. I hope and pray that you are still hanging in there.

[@tobfairba]

this was taped at an AA Conference and people can buy the tape. This was taped 6 months before he died ... very powerful! We all just have one day at a time, so live it by doing the next right thing!

[@shirleymuhleisen683]

Elizabeth Fairbanks Thanks!

[@lilsusieq100]

Do you know who the taper is?? What Conference? Thank you.

[@vintagedrummer]

although AA is supposed to be anonymous.... hearing this from such a legendary and influentual person will be very helpful to many... especially musicians who are currently struggling.

[@fabianstanley13]

+Ryan Mitchell - agree with what you say. Mostly because there are a number of folks who play music who believe they need to be drunk/high to perform a show.

[@from-Texas]

Ryan Mitchell Addiction is a disease. I've seen FBI, Texas DPS, Doctors, and many smart and talented people's lives wrecked until God's grace shines upon them to illuminate the road to recovery.

[@Vaughanaddict]

Fabian Stanley been there, done that. It's all a lie. Stevie was right. I used to think I was a better player when I was messing around. Nor true. Amen brother

[@gerrett108]

Me

[@wolfe6220]

I've a feeling Stevie wouldn't mind people hearing this (or Jimmie either) if it could help one more person get clean. That's just the kind of man he was. It's a shame more people aren't like him. RIP, Stevie Ray...

[@camillabarbero8074]

the first time I heard this I was shocked and saddened, to hear him open up and discuss his life is heartbreaking. Yes there many famous people in every walk of life, but there is no one like Stevie Ray Vaughan

[@rcp916]

This message came to me at a hard time. I needed this.

[@Aikidophile]

me too, brother.

[@from-Texas]

Same here. I went to La Hacienda in 2010. Got sober and started living life again. Stevie Ray went there also. It's in Hunt Texas. 12 step. Ask for Leroy Loeffler.

[@honey2050]

Me too I'm about to go through hard time right now

[@larryhaase7132]

Me too from meth which I thought I'd never do, I secluded myself and listened to Stevie.id play guitar and do meth but it's like he was talking just to me and made me start changing my ways . If it wasn't for him I would have took my own life several times but it's like Stevie always enters my mind and shows me the right way

[@pointuout2020]

Same here in 2022! Thank you and thank you Stevie!

[@ledzep6301]

Please dont remove this , this is really great , im so glad somebody recorded this. We lost him to soon Aug 27 1990 RIP You will forever be one of the great ones. You sounded like such a good soul , Glad you found peace before you were called home.

[@saunteviamajor5066]

So bittersweet. We lost a truly gentle & soft-spoken musical angel. R.I.P. Stevie & well done

[@CelestialInferno]

I'm glad someone else sees this too. It gives me hope. He was so kind and profoundly thoughtful. Truly a great person I think.

[@walterloucks4787]

Stevie was TRULY A gift from God to us. R. I. P. SRV

[@MosaicRose99]

"I'm just glad to be alive". This really made me tear up. How I wish you were here today Stevie....

[@myers10101]

Me too.....this makes me want to cry.

[@larryhaase7132]

Me too 😭

[@tracystevens684]

I feel he never died - his music is as alive and inspiring today as it ever was. He was too good for this planet ❤

[@3SeveredHeads]

God gave him the stregnth to become sober....then carried him home 😢 RIP SRV....ur still making a difference ❤

[@billytheweasel]

Notice how he's so rock solid and fluid playing, yet his vulnerability shows another side of this great man when he spoke in the fellowship.

[@3SeveredHeads]

I think most of the greats are so amazing in what they do because some of that vulnerability comes through with an honesty & humbleness that others do all they can to suppress....Its hard to explain (an just my opinion!) RIP SRV you definitely went way too soon 💞

[@randyrudd5594]

3SeveredHeads so true.

[@Kyle-dj2gv]

Thank you for posting this. I see in the comments some think releasing this is wrong because it's private and they could be right. But this being Stevie Ray Vaughan, a lot of struggling alcoholics and drug abusers might listen to him more than an average Joe. I think Stevie would've wanted this this be heard because if it helps someone get on the road to sobriety it would be worth it. That's just my opinion. SRV Forever

[@gutbucketbluesman4664]

Totally agree with that!

[@edwardroberts9296]

I have deepest respect for Stevie Ray Vaughan as as ingenious musician and a truly genuine person.I went to an AS meeting,(in sierra vista,az.)not as an alcoholic but drug addict.The people were rude toward and basically told me I didn't belong or wasn't wanted there.They told that their group was strictly for alcoholics and not addicts.A very real turn-off experience it was.r.i.p.Stevie

[@georgiagirl1961]

I agree. He spent the last four years helping others. He would be so proud. His bandmates said given the opportunity to help someone he would "light up".

[@bengarciamusic4life]

Very true, I wouldn't be listening to this if it were not told by an inspiring musician who I look up to. It's crazy how much I can relate...I feel like I am the person as him, but not as bad into the drugs but definitely not on the right path. I'm definitely an alcoholic and SRV is too and got clean for not for the sake of music, but for the sake of himself. I'm 35, been a blues musician for 20+ years and I'm not sure I even know who I am after watching this. I know what I am. But who am I. All I know is alcohol. Barstools. (I haven't been in bar in years) ...but I still drink as much at home as if I were in a bar every night closing it down. Thank you SRV for showing me the way and to not be afraid to ask for help. Thank you Brother.

[@carlosstubbs399]

These kind of talks always make me tear up🎭 lol He got me Sober!🤘

[@kcstoneguy]

This is really powerful You can just hear the honesty and caring in his voice thanks

[@theangrymick9743]

I’m still fighting alcoholism myself. I’ve tried to drink myself to death and yet I’d always wake up the next morning hungover. I’ve been playing guitar since the age of 4. If Stevie could do it, then I can prevail.

[@neveragainsam9786]

How are things Mick?

[@manhalen7046]

Peel back the layers of the onion buddy and keep going. Use music if you need to and no one is listening.

[@teresathomley3703]

I hope you're OK, Mick.

[@Pleaver]

As I struggle with my own sobriety, I find this talk helpful. RIP SRV. If you can do it, I can too.

[@Vaughanaddict]

Pleaver I am over 3 years sober and find myself eyeballing the bottle once in a while. Right then do I think to myself, "3 years is a while and your body is completely free of this poison. Why would you?" Pretty easy to go on through day when you think about how bad it actually is for you. You'll be alright man. Keep your head up!

[@davidcatalano3781]

Please check out antidote for all on KZbin

[@kimberlys.t.7206]

I hope you’re doing well with your sobriety Pleaver . I send you my well wishes some 6 yrs later I hope it finds you happy and clean my friend.

[@deborahreeves6091]

Ok o

[@Say_No-2_Animal-Abuse_]

Of course you CAN! Blessings & strength to you.

[@meredithtyson3408]

That put me on my knees. We lost him too soon, but he left a legacy of love and hope, and will always be remembered as a great man. Thank you, Stevie Ray. Thanks for all the love you've passed our way.

[@pamelawaits1878]

Im so glad i found this speech. Everytime he said he was just happy to be alive it breaks my heart. What a more than special man he was. So kind and giving. He was clean for four years.

[@RamBamJukebox]

Stevie helped us to find his musical heroes & stay sober with his unforgettable heartfelt way. I've been sober over 30 years now & still feel very grateful for his inspiration.

[@crickella]

Even now, his testimony is powerful. Thank you Stevie, for your music and good heart!

[@Johnbartheart]

😬👍🏼

[@carolynbonlarron9081]

Forever doing Gods work Stevie. We are Responsible. When anyone, any where reaches out for help may the hand of AA always be there. Thank You for your service.

[@BreadandFaxes]

3 years sober in October.

[@Gratefulman1965]

Almost six years of sobriety for you now I hope.

[@kimberlys.t.7206]

Lucky Dog Absolutely I’m praying for everyone on this channel to stay clean and Sober! ❤️

[@818deadboys]

Nice Also the way that’s worded plus the profile pic sounds just like a line from Otto lol

[@BreadandFaxes]

@@818deadboys still sober over here

[@gsd5.785]

@@BreadandFaxes ayee

[@johnfrusher6321]

Hi to all. I'm John F from Melbourne, Australia. I'm listening intently to Stevie V's beautiful, honest, caring & sharing his experience, strength & hope in sobriety. I haven't had a drink for 35 years + thanks to the grace of God (higher power as I came to understand), the program of AA incl all its meetings & beautiful members. How fortunate we are to have Stevie's powerful testimony from 30yrs ago to draw strength & hope from. If anyone's having problems with alcohol and drugs please give AA a go and join us on the road to happy destiny. JF.

[@kvixtr6]

As a recovering alchoholic with nearly 7 years sober I find this as an inspration to keep going strong and redouble my efforts within my AA program.

[@grigli31]

You left us with your awesome music, and then you topped it off with your experience, strength and hope... a message for us. God bless you brother. I can't imagine what it is like to soar with God as you are doing now.

[@R90916]

Thank you SRV, my name is Dan and I'm an alcoholic. 1 yr 3 months sober

[@mistyh5279]

This always makes me cry I LOVE YOU ANGEL

[@billytheweasel]

yeah

[@rullmourn1142]

IKR

[@MrT5mustang]

Thank you for this... This is awesome! thank you for the post!

[@levinmoser4001]

Can you imagine being Stevie Ray Vaughan's sponsor? He did an awesome job and together they saved a lot of people.

[@scorpichella]

I read that Stevie’s sponsor was a minister from a Methodist church.

[@StratMatt777]

This is amazing- thank you for posting this. I would have never been able to hear this otherwise (obviously). My dad was an alcoholic, but seeing that made me not drink ever. This is very interesting to hear because I always wonder why musicians who become addicts don't ever learn from the musicians before them who were addicts (and often died from it). Stevie is why I HAD TO buy a guitar in 1997- I really appreciate being able to hear about his homelife growing up. Fighting parents caused me to close my bedroom door and escape in music- and I can play guitar almost as good as Stevie (thanks to obsessive practicing for many years). Thanks for uploading. Where did you find this?

[@dorothydaniels5579]

To hear his voice and just how humble he is and fought to live and be sober and he ended up passing away. My heart is so heavy.

[@michaelsine5586]

My wife and I are celebrating, by the grace of God, 4 years of sobriety; October 28 and 29, A day at a time.

[@joec.4430]

SRV genius with a lot of geniuine words of wisdom God Bless you Stevey Ray I know your Jamming hard in HEAVEN !

[@ned_frankly]

22 years this month. By the grace of God and the fellowship of Alcoholics Anonymous.

[@Bibirrin]

I never expected the man who could make music that seemed humanly impossible, to express himself with such humanity and humility. I identified with what he said about getting to a point where the idea that his "growing" was "like something he "couldn't reach anymore...something that I just could dream about." I'm an alcoholic in my 9th month of sobriety and this is helping tonight and will help me tomorrow. In the rooms or on the street, you never know who is going to be the voice of God . Tonight it was Stevie Ray Vaughan. I hope there's a beautiful place where people like Stevie go. God keep you, Stevie. Thank you for this post.

[@tracystevens684]

A beautiful intelligent comment. I hope youre doing well.

[@ellenfalls1330]

Thank you, Toasted, for combining the clips. Thank you, Stevie, for the inspiration. I've been listening to this at bedtime every night.

[@billytheweasel]

He had something that connects to people ready to be connected... still HAS

[@walterloucks4787]

God bless you , SRV.

[@layde1]

I am so impressed by the work Stevie did after he got clean. He showed tremendous strength and courage to beat his demons and his complete, quiet honesty here is humbling. He stayed strong and importantly, went out of his way to help others stay the course with their own recovery. This is the measure of the man and is a great legacy for him in itself.

[@bradleyD777]

last part of this interview is so heartbreaking.....much love my man.

[@TheYank67]

This man's an inspiration in life and in death. Rest In Peace, SRV.

[@kimberlys.t.7206]

I love it that Stevie gave credit to the lord. Makes me love him even more than I already do. ❤️

[@cheryellemley-mcroy6758]

His mama said he had a real genuine relationship with Jesus.

[@pensnut08]

Brought a tear to my eyes. ODAAT.... Music and life is SOOOOO much better sober. This is a powerful message and I am glad it is here for all to hear. Just one person may hear this today and say "That's it. I don't want to be drunk anymore.". You don't have to. Go to a meeting. Everybody there has been where you are... Trust me!! You will be welcomed.

[@mowglivapes7887]

32 years clean/sober ODAT. Stevie's story and In Step were inspiring in my early recovery and many, many times through the years. This is the first time I hear this. Thanks for posting it +ToastedMojo - 30 years gone too soon. Thanks SRV. Still inspiring people.

[@joethompson1270]

Seeing a lot of negative or polemic comments. I'm just appreciative that his share was preserved for folks to hear. He was an amazing musician who dealt with a terribly difficult struggle (which many people deal with) and was able to rebuild himself and do what he could to reach out to other folks in need.

[@senordonkfish4375]

Very true, bless SRV he’s helped me a lot and I adore his music and his message of sobriety and his journey ❤️

[@khayward60]

Thanks for sharing Stevie.

[@andronomisneltron3231]

I reach for sobriety. I listen to this about once a year

[@RachaelLeValley]

WOW. what a beautiful share. experience strength hope. but deeply profound because it's humble and from the core. LOVE YOU BROTHER

[@angelargumedo3992]

I am a professional musician in recovery. Stevie ray Vaughn is my all time favorite guitarist and I get strength and inspiration from his story. I listen to his music day and night and also refer to his story often. Thank you stevie ray. Suzanne oliver, GA

[@shable1436]

Yes me too this is very inspirational to me as well, coming from the likes of one of the greatest of all time makes this that much more special to similar musicians having addiction problems.

[@halesatin9162]

As for myself, I know for a fact that I have about a 300 percent chance of becoming an alcoholic due to both of my parents being alchoholics and my mother drinking heavily while pregnant with me (side note: ladies, don't _ever_ knowingly drink while you're pregnant, *your child will hate you forever* , I assure you...). This is something that hangs over my head like a specter every day. To the folks struggling with alchoholism I say: stay strong, to anyone else thinking of drinking and who _isn't_ addicted, pregnant, etc.: moderation or not at all. Bad habits are easy to quit if you never start them in the first place... R.I.P., Stevie Ray Vaughn, a damn great guitarist, an even greater human being. Thank you for being a good man in spite of it all and inspiring me to try to be the same, Sir... I'm feeling low? Don't need a beer, I just need to pick up "Naomi" and play... ;)

[@tomassimatovic]

I played rude mood at a little country gig for a friend of mine, and If was the most surreal experience because it was the best I've ever played it. the buzz had warn off, but I found myself a bit more sneaky with alcohol than ever before (which isn't very, I typically don't drink but I saw a different pattern that night) a few people said stevie was looking down that night, but that night I got pulled over and I had a bottle of jack in the glove compartment and it was like a nightmare, and at that moment, I knew I was done. however, I was NOT intoxicated, I passed, and the law states that it just needs to be locked in the glove compartment, I explained I didn't have the key to lock it and I got off with a speeding ticket, a handshake and a couple new people to come watch me play. I listened to this speech and got the chills, I think Stevie gave me a bit of a reality check I needed with God's permission. I can't wait to see what I can do on the stage sober. thanks for posting this!

[@dawz121]

Tomas Simatovic

[@odudi]

Tommy Shannon said when someone told Stevie they were struggling with drugs and alcohol and asked how did he quit Stevie would just get exited cause he enjoyed helping people. It's a shame he died so young he was such a good soul, gave great music, insperation, heart, and help to those struggling with drugs and alcohol. I don't for the life of me understand some of the hate in the comment section. I guess some people are just so full of hate that they have to roam the internet looking for places to spew their anger.

[@kotysuefawcett6538]

Well said. Thank you

[@willard2729]

I've watched every interview of SRV I can find and it's clear that he was a good guy with a rough home life underneath all that talent and the outfits. There are plenty of bad people in this world. Not sure why he had to go

[@gutbucketbluesman4664]

Well i wonder who or how this came to be? Thanks to whom ever recorded this.

[@kevinryan1359]

Gut Bucket BluesMan if youre not into the AA thing, "speaker tapes" are a popular thing in the program to help spread their message.

[@jcschwartz59]

7 months later SRV would pass. RIP

[@judithmagill229]

JC Schwartz So glad he left this world sober......

[@carlsmith1263]

Bc he figure out why he was here and became pure. Angels have there way... If u dig that song of his.

[@wannaberabbi9302]

@@carlsmith1263 Life Without You. Makes me cry.

[@paulmoore7768]

I miss you so bad. You help me pick my guitar back up. Still love your music. R.I.P SRV.

[@Johnny1.0]

Stevie had passed by the time I got clean and sober but he was an inspiration to me.

[@sibsbubbles]

On a technical note for anyone out there, reduce pitch 1 semitone to get the "speed" of the recording corrected. Thank you for sharing this. This definitely came at the right time this year for me. Maybe could've come sooner but, like he says, I kinda "saw it coming" in my life too. One hard day came when I realized I had to stop, but I needed to first figure out how to stop and who could help me stop. Now after about 5 months, and the pandemic, a lot of my perspectives of things have changed. Not just drug use, but...people, life, the way we each live our lives, what makes people tick...both good and bad...etc.

[@BlastinAdrian]

Stevie's story is great, Stevie's story is So true & Is a great story for me to listen too.

[@billstephens6655]

Wow. That was beautiful. Thanks for sharing this. It meant a lot to me.

[@senordonkfish4375]

This speech is so inspiring and SRV’s journey is so inspiring, he and Jimi Hendrix are my favorite musicians and the greatest blues guitarists of all time IMO. I’ve been sober for 5 months now and the last time I used, I listened to this speech, it saved my life and I come back to it often. I can’t thank SRV enough for his music and for sharing his journey, best wishes to everyone, especially reckoning addicts and using addicts, I hope you and I can find sobering, if Stevie can do it, we all can!! Much love❤️❤️❤️💯

[@pholderman1]

Thank you for this. So good to hear Stevie's story

[@jeffrowlette]

Stevie was my inspiration to get clean.... I went clean in the Summer of '90....then he passed away in August. I've been completely clean and sober ever since....33 years now. Stevie literally saved my life and he never even met me.

[@jm12green31]

Wow man that's pretty impressive I'm sure he would be proud

[@StarlightWorkshop0z]

Please give me the strength to carry through with giving up grog and finding some peace and less white noise. I need to seek AA. Srv you have been a part of me in one way or another since i was a teen. Thankyou.

[@rcp916]

11:50 is truth. Trying to kill ourselves but can't. There's never enough alcohol or drugs. I can do them all until I can't.

[@rickelst2564]

rcp pop me 2 man the drugs would keep me going BUT HE DIDED IN HELICOPTER CARSH you know.

[@thobbs4526]

Spouse has been sober since August 1989, thank you A.A.

[@kimjohnson8471]

Alcoholism has no prejudices nor is a respector of person. RIP SRV.

[@tomsteve3804]

happy birthday to one of the greatest musicians. a blessing he got sober and was able to share the journey.

[@pbottino1]

Miss you so much. RIP Stevie. God Bless You.

[@user-zx1ir7jt4c]

Life's a bitch and then you die. That's Stevie's story. At least he had some good times and made some legendary music along the way. It just really hurts me to think that he went through the hell of kicking the alcohol and drugs, then he was killed. Maybe it was fate that his life was cut short and he no longer has to deal with his inner demons on a daily basis. I too am an addict, 5 years clean. Thanks for posting this, brought tears to my eyes.

[@patriciacampbell4564]

And spared the dry drunk phase. A dry drunk is far worse than an active alcoholic.

[@allanhalldorson7006]

It wasn't fate, it was the jesuits. learn about them

[@kakwirakeronrmontour861]

At least he died free in his spirit from addiction. Yes it hurts to think we lost him just when he got free but he could have died in exactly the same crash but drunk out of his mind. It's hard but God bless him that he died free. That's powerful, because his soul was a good one.

[@Say_No-2_Animal-Abuse_]

@@kakwirakeronrmontour861 I agree with you. In my Op, GOD chose to bring him home, when HE was ready (when Stevie, was ready.) To me that is Grace. Time to change....😌

[@jeanetteshumway5093]

Thank you for posting this. A lot to take in❤

[@bobbyhughs4159]

may god bless you very empressed with your humble ness iveve been told you helped canadian artist coljn james

[@seaneagle239]

Thank you God for our time with Stevie, Rip brother your such a blessing to the world

[@mickmoore2938]

I have put together two years, then 14 months since 2010.. been in and out since last July.. my last drink was hours ago.. might be looking at a spot playing guitar in a Sixth Street house band soon, might not be... reaching out for the love Stevie gave this world, whatever happens..

[@windsofmarchjourneyperrytr2823]

Mick Moore go to AA and do everything EXACTLY AS THEY ASK YOU TO DO. Then youll have a chance. My mother died of alcoholism the year he died.

[@jimmyjennings4089]

I been to this giant statue of Stevie Ray Vaughan and I looked at this statue and thought to myself man you must of made one heck of a mark if you get a statue made of you just for playing guitar and singing then I thought about how great Stevie Ray was and then I thought oh ok I see.

[@shable1436]

You hear Wisdom beyond his years in this speech, he loved blues, he loved his brother, and eventually he loved himself and realized how important he was to others and that was the motivating factor to keep him sober

[@bengarciamusic4life]

The more I look learn about SRV, Eric Clapton, etc... As a blues musician, I am learning I am following the same road. SRV is someone I've come to look up to. This has been truly inspiring. I'm in tears because I just realized I too, need help. Stevie is an absolute hero. Legend. And much much more. Long live SRV!! A man with a great heart and soul.

[@bengarciamusic4life]

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[@Xardox17]

What a great testimony. Keeps me clean and sober another day.

[@pensnut08]

The humility in his voice... Humble... Brings tears to my eyes.. I just hit 14 yrs...

[@maureendrozda9960]

CONGRATS!! My 17th AA Bday Was April 8....& I Restarted & Rededicated Myself To My Program...Even Tough I'm Still Not Drinking...The Hard Work Is SO Worth It!! I Knew - When I Saw Stevie & DT For The Last Time - July 17, 1990 - What A HUGE Deal Stevie Sharing His Story With People Was....& I Told Him That! I Hope His Audiences & Fans HEARD Him! Stevie Truly CARED About People Not Living In The Same Hell He Had Come Thru - & Cared That People Not Die That Way!....He KNEW What A GIFT That His Still Being Alive To Tell The Tale In 1990 Really Was! I Was Dealing With Alcoholism That Almost Killed Me Twice In 3 Weeks, But I Did Not Have The Extra Deadly Addiction Of Cocaine That Stevie Had To Overcome...I BLEW Me Away How He THREW Himself Into This Program Totally & Really GOT IT...You Can Hear It In How He Talks About How He Saw HIMSELF Change - I Heard Those Amazing Changes In Him In His Music After 1986 - Especially Live - It Was A Beautiful Thing To Watch! I Still Miss Stevie SO Much - But He Left His Heart With Those Of Us Who Still Remember Him & Still Love His Music! God🙏BLESS You, Stevie💗SOUL💞SOUL😘

[@danielbaxter2664]

This Means a lot 2 ME, cuzz I'M ON MY Road 2 Recovery !

[@joreeves9175]

So sweet just hearing his voice. He did so good in many areas. Thank you for the company and the folks that took care of him through this area of his life. He is loved in many ways. Just hearing his voice is so calming. I could continue writing. I love you still Stevie Ray Vaughan. We miss you but you left your music. Were proud to have been apart of ya through your mucic ✨💜✨👼✨💜✨💋🎵🎶🎹🎸🎤

[@kotysuefawcett6538]

God bless Stevie Ray Vaughn. What a powerful message. Rest in Paradise dear man. 🤗🤗🤗

[@alphainfo100]

Thank you, where is this from? I hope this message touch's souls as it should... a real blessing, from a old time fan!

[@georgiagirl1961]

From the Aquaris Group, his home group in Dallas Texas, recorded January,1990 a few months before he died in the crash. R.I. P.. Stevie.

[@spyvomatic]

Thank you for posting this. I really wanted to hear it and at the AA conference, they wanted $8.00 for it.

[@williamivborges9151]

Amazing insight into his past. Amazing person. R.I.P. Stevie

[@dynajohn]

"My parents used to have these 42 parties..." that's my story. Thanks Stevie V.

[@Vaughanaddict]

I wish I was in the audience for this

[@georgiagirl1961]

Great stride made by Stevie in a short time. His time would be shorter than anyone of us could ever imagine. He touched and changed many lives thru his dedication and determination to make a difference. He was successful not only as a great musician. But as a humanitarian. His big heart passed a lot of Love our way! Thank you for posting. God bless all that are struggling with addiction and that you overcome and love happily sober. Amen!

[@Sophiecjp]

It was so sad when we lost this man. RIP Stevie. I started drinking at 8 also. Sober since 1990 myself and forever grateful. I got sober In Dallas. I remember the Aquarius group. I got sober at the gift in Irving then moved to Carrollton and new home group was Addison group. I now hail in TN but miss Texas AA. I love AA anywhere but I guess where you get sober will always be special.

[@martiflash]

Thank you

[@jimcole6423]

SRV is man who has dealt with many trials and tribulations as many of us have. I believe what made him pull through each time was his determination to overcome. I have experienced this "determination" myself. It works. Please know that once your mind is made up to do something, it WILL happen. You have already won half of the battle. RIP SRV. You have taught us so much. We love you.

[@drakeelliott5079]

Thank you Stevie, I listen to this every night. Still helping folks all these years later, this speech is a blessing. Truly helping me stay sober for myself and my loved ones.

[@ramseydaugherty5515]

This is a wonderful example of an amazing amount of humility. I mean Stevie is, arguably, the best guitar player that has ever lived or ever will live, and even Stevie needed help stopping. As you may imagine, I'm a part of the fellowship and every so often I need to hear a great speaker, thank you so very much for posting this video

[@dielauwen]

Me and Stevie did drink togethe in grade school.Tom collins tastess like S_____ . I hope people benefit from this speech as alcohol abuse runs in families. His first songs were little sister and mary had a little lamb. I went to Alanon eventually and found how alcoholism effects everyone in the family. Later fa you.

[@4406bbldb]

go to a meeting if you want help. anonymity is a spiritual principle.

[@donmulligan5512]

Thank you for posting

[@judithmagill229]

Such a good, honest testimony; didn't know he started drinking so young! And like he says, " it's only by the grace of God"...... I'm so thankful he was able to get straight, but the phrase "only the good die young" haunts me.

[@danielmccoy1825]

I needed to hear this. This was about the time I started drinking heavy at 15 in Oklahoma. 32 years later I am sober. I was a beginner at guitar when SRV died. His memory has made me a competent player, now this recording gives me another gift.

[@matthewcrowson5058]

Stevie Ray is my hero...awesome musician and got clean and sober

[@precbsfender]

God took Stevie way to early...years of hard work was finally paying off...

[@liastalard40]

Great speech Stevie thanks!

[@JRDavis-he1jk]

I’m dealing with my demons because of you Stevie!

[@BlindMellowJelly]

Each of you should be commended for your accomplishments. It is great to see so many comments. Be well and stay strong.