Teens React To Stevie Ray Vaughan - Texas Flood (from Live at the El Mocambo)!!!

[@tommyb123]

Guys I got to see Stevie Ray Vaughn as a 18th birthday present from my dad. He skipped work and he had came up with some tickets and came by our house to pick me up and didn’t tell me where we were going until we got there. What an amazing memory. Thanks dad!!!

[@1719456]

As a much older Man, it warms my heart to see young people appreciating Stevie. He conquered his demons & he was cut down in his prime. Fortunately, we have the Internet to preserve his genius. There are many more videos of Stevie, We know you have other genres of music to experience, but come back to Stevie occasionally & you will never not be blown away by his talent.

[@guitarz4eva1]

You said it all Buddy. I was gonna comment something close to this but you got it.

[@Fox1gal]

Who would of thought back In the day this would be still have the same effect on people! But yet we knew

[@kevinsmith4429]

Absolutely! He & Albert King comes to mind immediately.

[@wendyolstad876]

Really appreciate you guys.. Please find a video of Stevie doing Mary Had a Little Lamb live with an outrageous keyboard solo by Reese. Over the top genius around.

[@terra451]

Turned 55 the other week - same feeling!

[@rayberke2836]

Playing behind the back is one thing, playing the way SRV plays behind the back is just unbelievable!

[@bluesman0903]

What you may not realize is you just witnessed the greatest live performance EVER (IMO), Stevie was the best, RIP SRV.

[@stevedahlberg8680]

Dude, TOTAL GUITAR ENLIGHTENMENT unlocked!

[@joannparker1977]

Stevie Ray IS the best guitarist ever. It took me awhile to come to the conclusion that he eclipses even the great Jimi Hendrix. He died in a plane crash in 1980. 😓 I live in Austin and there’s a larger than life bronze statue of Stevie Ray on Auditorium Shores in Zilker Park. Even though he was from Dallas, he became famous at Austin’s Antone’s. Now that says something. The guy is legendary.

[@WesFanMan]

Check that: it was a helicopter crash on August 27, 1990.

[@yambo59]

Best slow blues guitar performance ever recoreded IMO RIP SRV

[@stevenmonte7397]

That’s why he’s the GOAT!!! I met him once. He grew up in my neighborhood. His niece was my first girlfriend. I never knew he would be so amazing!!!

[@gkny4045]

These kids are grooving to the blues- without even realizing it. That is when you know the music withstands the test of time. Great reaction!

[@subversivelysurreal3645]

I LOVED their reaction❤

[@dianaspears571]

Stevie also played the guitar behind his head and with his teeth. There is a video on Utube where he's playing the guitar with his teeth and loses a tooth. Another good video to watch is "Look At Little Sister" with SRV featuring the great Jeff Healey. Jeff Healey is a blind guitar player that is phenomenal.

[@gabby15107]

Eric Clapton was once asked who the greatest guitar player ever was. His reply was Stevie Ray Vaughn. He said he (Eric) played written music. Stevie played straight from his soul. That's probably the highest praise as a guitarist you can get.

[@zwhtan]

Another thing people don't often realize is that Stevie used such impossibly thick hard strings on his guitars that virtually nobody else could play them - you could literally cut meat with those strings. It helped him to achieve his incredibly powerful raunchy sound.

[@ebnykween]

I read somewhere that three guitar greats tried to play #1 and they simply could not.

[@acemodez3169]

I've heard them referred to as a few different things, one of being barbed wire, I think it was Ted Nugent said

[@zwhtan]

@@acemodez3169 🤣perfect

[@genebrenner855]

I think the heavy string bending is what drives people wild. There is such tension in its tone. He's got to work through the bend, you think he might not make it. But he does and you can see the effect with these two appreciative fans.

[@starkenterprises2371]

They are 13 gauge strings.

[@j.t.3798]

Welcome to the blues, young men! You just watched the 🐐! Enjoy the ride!

[@ronlackey2689]

"I don't know who this guitarist is...he's the best soloist I've ever heard". Welcome to the SRV rabbit hole young man. Enjoy.

[@pattiehammer567]

Oh my goodness!!!! I think Stevie is smiling in heaven right now!!?

[@yambo59]

His name is STEVIE RAY VAUGHAN (pronounced "VAWN") - and you guys have just witnessed one of THE very best BLUES players to to ever do it, I saw him live twice back in the day and Ill never forget it.

[@jamieosborn]

SRV definitely is a legend of the guitar.

[@frankcirillo4246]

Went with a buddy to see SRV with Jeff Beck down in Miami. He finished his set with Voodoo Chile and we couldn't even clap or cheer. We were in such awe of what we witnessed.

[@chrishildebrand1836]

Saw the same tour in Largo, MD at the Capitol Centre.

[@salishseaartsfoundation]

@@chrishildebrand1836 I saw both SRV and Beck more than once, but never together. I don't know if my heart could have standed witnessing the two of them on the same bill.

[@gramps6334]

He wears me out emotionally. I have listened to him since the early 80s and I'm still shocked at what he could do.

[@glassontherocks]

Vaughn-Beck would have been great to see.

[@anthonyattard6726]

Saw them in Toronto.

[@greggbradford2307]

Damn... NEVER SEEN A YOUNG MAN YOUR AGE feel Stevie that way accept back I the day live in concert. Awesome review guys!! He never has to look at the guitar... NEVER lol

[@Richstang67]

The best to ever pick up a guitar, he is the goat. Legend has it that when Stevie got to heaven God said to him is there anything I can do for you & Stevie replied yes you can get out of my seat now.

[@davidt9841]

To my fellow older fans of SRV, like me, I'm sure you've seen and listened to this performance many times. In the late 80's our band played quite a few SRV tunes, this one among them. When we first began playing SRV, many people weren't even aware of Stevie. Of course, his tragic death changed that. To my young hosts, I can hardly put into words how happy, and appreciative, it makes me to see you giddy about what you're being exposed to, and witnessing, with this performance. Stevie was one of a kind, and this entire show is over the top! RIP SRV!!!

[@home2624]

A master at work. You will see other great guitarists but you will never see better.

[@jenniferandrews1917]

Stevie didn’t play the guitar, the guitar played him. God rest his soul.

[@acemodez3169]

Hey that's what I say. He was possessed by it and the guitar played him

[@markallen8679]

@@acemodez3169 SRV WAS the guitar!

[@arthurjacobo1376]

Stevie Ray: "Hey Gui..." Guitar: "YES!!!"

[@yungbootyheadmcgee]

I think the better expression would be Stevie didn’t play the guitar, he POSSESSED it!😁

[@stefanpalickimusic]

Yup! Around our house we say, "you can hear his heart in every damned note!"

[@winstonsmith8441]

Need to watch Stevie perform "Life Without You" at the Capitol Theatre on 9/21/1985. Amazing.

[@danielwilliams6952]

Stevie was the GOAT. Playing the guitar was as easy as breathing for him. The more you watch him play, the more you'll love it. May I suggest life without you live at Capitol theater... P.S. always watch Stevie play, listening to him play and watching him play are 2 different things

[@chanaplotke6218]

Looks like Silas is getting goosebumps and going stank face and has so much emotion listening that he doesn't know whether to laugh or cry. I know it. I feel the same. Thank you for listening to this and for recording your reaction.

[@ginger4141]

That guitar was just a extension of his body. SRV could make that guitar sing. I still remember where I was when they announced over the radio that he died. 😥🎸🔥

[@claranielsen3382]

You just witnessed a Texas Legend. This song is also Texas Blues. I love watching younger people discover him. He has more tricks up his sleeve too. I was do fortunate to have had a chance to met him on a couple of occasions even had s drink with him and see him in concert. He was am incredibly humble and sweet man. I don't care what anyone recommends because he never had a bad performance that ever saw. I love Pride and Joy so if you can do that one sometime that would be awesome. But I think you will love whatever you do next. He also played with B.B.King so you might want to check out those performances of 2 legends together. Also any Austin City Limits performances. In my eyes Stevie and his guitar are one entity. You cant separate the two. He was such a great talent and he is greatly missed. Great Reaction guys loved it.

[@hellhound551]

The world may never see another guy like SRV. The combination of supernatural guitar skills, perfect blues singing voice, and an ability to make the audience "feel" the music is a rare gift. Very few if any, have all these things working for them. Gone way too soon, the world lost a true master musician who performed at another level. RIP SRV

[@real_lostinthefogofwar]

It was a great night at the Elmo, I was lucky enough to be there. To see him in a small bar like that was something special.

[@tomroome4118]

My friend and his wife were there, too. It was simulcast on TV and I recorded it for them (vcr). You can see them at the very start of this clip.

[@real_lostinthefogofwar]

@@tomroome4118 I missed the Stones when they played there, no way was I going to miss Stevie. ;)

[@CharCanuck14]

The Elmo was one of my favourite haunts, as well as Grossman's across the street. Great music in both places!

[@SSPVideo]

You know what legacy is? 32 years after his death he is still inspiring young guys like yourself. What an incredible loss but maybe that's what he was suppose to be in his short time here. SRV = THE G.O.A.T.

[@philstone3859]

Aw, bless y’all. “I don’t know who this guitarist is.” Ha Ha! You guys get it. This music lasts across time. Glad you’re here! I’m TEXAN and saw him once. It was a hellava once! Rock On gentlemen, Rock On.

[@drdanr]

the kid on the left gets it...Tommy and Chris both in the pocket, Stevie pouring his soul into it, all within the first minute.

[@Heavyspider007]

Rest In Peace to Stevie and everyone else in the crash. It’s been 32 years and it still hurts. 😢

[@subversivelysurreal3645]

It’s so painful since he had quit his (family) alcoholism and he was engaged to Jada-and they were planning on having children. It’s just excruciatingly painful.💔Also after that Alpine concert he had talked to Chris Layton about all of the new things that he wanted to do, adding brass, amongst other things. So it hurts us ALL so, so much. We ALL needed beautiful Stevie.

[@astroman7436]

Welcome to the world of blues. SRV Is a LEGEND! People will fill you in on his greatness, which is endless.... Most respect to Stevie's playing, but I have more appreciation for him for not just being a bluesman, but for him being a ambassador for the blues. He always showed his respect & appreciation of his hero's by constantly promoting those who came before him! A truly gifted man. 🤙

[@kevinsmith4429]

😎👌

[@greggbradford2307]

Bass and drums are key to keep it the rythem as Stevie goes off the deep end. This is some of the richest blues you'll find! MASTER at his craft. Sings while playing many many measures behind his back. He's the goat!

[@stefanpalickimusic]

Yup, if your rhythm section if weak it falls apart as soon as your lead starts to improvise wildly, like SRV was known to dololololol

[@klasseact6663]

I'm so thankful the younger generation gets to see this because it will NEVER happen again❗️ You guys need to check out "Third Stone from the Sun" from this same concert...it's a MIC DROP 🎤 for sure!

[@geoffcarr1212]

SRV was rated by almost every great guitarist Eric Clapton, Muddy Waters, Albert King, BB King, Buddy Guy John Mayer, Keith Richards, Jimmy Paige Carlos Santana, the list goes on as the the greatest blues player of all time. He died at the height of his career after a concert at Alpine Valley for Eric Clapton, he was supposed to ride in Clapton's helicopter but gave his seat to another person and took a later chopper which crashed killing all occupants.

[@davewright8546]

I grew up in Texas. Got to see Stevie in a big bar around 82/83. He blew the roof off the place. Went global right after. My favorite guitarist. Stevie was a BAD man!❤

[@joannparker1977]

He died in 1980. If you saw him then, he was dead and wherever you were, you saw a ghost perform… 🤔 And, he became famous years before. He got his big break at Antone’s in Austin.

[@davewright8546]

Stevie died in 1990 while playing in Wisconsin. Get Your Facts Straight!!

[@jrogersdal]

Actually Stevie didn’t get the respect he deserved until he played on David Bowie’s Let’s Dance album. The first time I saw him was when he was doing free concerts mid-week on Auditorium Shores in 1979. In 1984 I was working at Steamboat on 6th St and he played to a crowd of about 70, only 1/3 of our capacity.

[@kenword3038]

@@jrogersdal I was going to SWTSU in San Marcos at that time, he used to play Cheatem Street on Thursday nights , most of the time there was only about 30 -40 people with Stevie Ray sitting on a stool ripping solo. I even bought him a beer once. Good times!

[@jrogersdal]

@@kenword3038 Yup at Steamboat he just sat on the edge of the stage jamming.

[@happymethehappyone8300]

R.I.P. Stevie..Thanks For ALL You Gave Us...Gone But Definitely Not Forgotten.🙏❤

[@mkelly1347]

Got to see SRV in a bar in Austin before the super fame. He did a nasty slide and cut his finger on the strings, kept playing till the song was over. Went to his amp and grabbed a tube of superglue. Hit his finger with it, used a nail file to smooth it out and finished his set. Everyone just watched in total amazement!!

[@lucasroth7922]

I used to go see Stevie Ray back in the late 70s at a place called Fitzgerald's in Houston TX before he became a guitar legend it was always 🔥as hell! R.I.P Stevie✌🤘

[@lathedauphinot6820]

Fitzgerald’s is a great place to see a show.

[@lucasroth7922]

@@lathedauphinot6820 yes it was sadly it is no longer there 😔✌🤘

[@gilbertdare5921]

You fellas stumbled on the best version of texas flood he ever did. Coming from a fan of 40+ years. Saw him live 4 times. Highlight of my life! One and only!

[@stevedahlberg8680]

That's awesome that Silas figured out pretty early on not to pause during the middle of guitar solos or really any solos, or for me really any awesome transitions, laugh, but that is difficult to do with Stevie Ray vaughan, he gets into these sections where he just goes off for stanza after stanza.

[@mikebetts2046]

Check out his live performance where he breaks a string and executes a totally slick guitar swap. He plays around the broken string as if nothing happened.

[@matthewnasci2646]

You can see Stevie Ray Vaughn change out his guitar when he performs Life Without You live at Capitol Theater, Passaic NJ 8/21/1985. Doesn't miss a beat.

[@mpctulsa]

Fun tidbit, Stevie was discovered in a bar in Dallas by David Bowie who immediately had him join up and play Let's Dance. You can hear his distinct sound.

[@Donnagilbert6497]

I think he heard him at Montruex (can never remember how to spell that..) in 1982, along with Jackson Browne, but I could be mistaken!

[@lathedauphinot6820]

@@Donnagilbert6497 You’re right. Their new manager knew Mick Jagger, sent him a tape, and Jagger booked them to play a private party in New York. Jerry Wexler I think was there, flew to Texas to see them play at home, then got them booked at Montreux Jazz Festival, the first unsigned band to ever play it. They were still playing little clubs in Texas.

[@WesFanMan]

Check that: it wasn’t Dallas, it was the Montreaux Jazz festival in 1982. David saw him perform live in the festival and met him at an after hours party in a small club.

[@MrTexxan8]

My ex wife went to high school with him in Dallas. Awesome talent left us way too soon

[@lyvmyk9988]

I had the pleasure of seeing Stevie live. No matter how cool this is on video, the real performance blows this away. Jimmy Vaughan and the Fabulous Thunderbirds opened the show and were incredible. Then out came SRV and Double Trouble, epic. It was legend.....ary.

[@R8drdave]

Stevie ray is amazing

[@richardpetty9159]

Kudos to Stevie Ray Vaughan‘s band, Double Trouble. Especially the bassist. If you watch him you’ll see he’s always watching Stevie because he never knows where Steve is going to go with a song. Different every time.

[@CharCanuck14]

Suggestion: "Look at Little Sister" - Stevie Ray & Jeff Healey. Jeff was an amazing guitarist who was blind since infancy. Both have sadly passed away.

[@sr71ablackbird]

jeff hasn't been gone all that long though, has he ?

[@CharCanuck14]

@@sr71ablackbird 14 years now but it seems like yesterday :-(

[@love68]

Ya'll give this 54 year old man hope for our youth!🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘💯💯💯💯😃❤🤍💙🇺🇲

[@Donnagilbert6497]

Stevie was as kind and humble as he was talented. A beautiful soul. Love seeing you young ones discovering him! Have you friend check out your “Voodoo Child” reaction then both watch his “Tin Pan Alley” performance with Johnny Copeland, and please check out “Life Without You” from the Capital Theater. Donna G❤️

[@Kbsmith-626]

Mary had a little lamb was a great spin on an old nursery rhyme

[@williamhilton841]

Stevie Ray and Jeff Healey did a live performance together that sounded good. Check it out.

[@jameshenry3802]

Jeff Healy great Canadian guitarist

[@rickmolmen178]

I shed real tears when Stevie died. When my "father" passes not so much.

[@salishseaartsfoundation]

It's always great seeing SRV playing live, but I love this performance in particular. Truly the Goat. Rest In Power.

[@MuddyPoppins]

So nice to see you kids appreciate some the better things of the past. Keep SRV’s spirit alive and teach him to your children too.

[@Chase57Tx]

The greatest blues man of our time RIP

[@JoeandAngie]

Texas blues. Muddy waters and Johnny Winter will blow yer mind

[@yungbootyheadmcgee]

*all time

[@davidwester9870]

Welcome to SRV WORLD. A man that should be on the MT Rushmore of guitarists 🎸. I love it when I see youg dudes find this band. ROCK ON.

[@scottlockerby2911]

THIS is what we did !.somthing to stimulate our mind,relationship with our family,friends .SRV was with you in your reactions. I Bet you could feel him in your chest.😇

[@paulwalker9421]

Vaughan was one of the greatest! RIP

[@Sometimes-even-lyrical]

1. Always listen to the live performances whenever possible. 2. Don't miss different performances of the same song. SRV never learned to read music, and with every performance he would creatively improvise within the main structure of the songs, whether they were his own originals or direct covers or adaptations. By the way, his band is Double Trouble. Prior to 1985 it included bassist Tommy Shannon and drummer Chris Layton. In 1985 keyboardist Reese Wynans joined Double Trouble. They were all awesome, superb supports for Stevie Ray's guitar work and as his friends. SRV always insisted that the monies coming in from the gigs they had be split evenly between the four of them, even though he was perceived as the "headliner." SRV was truly humble in so many ways. He showed great respect and kindness for others. He always credited the great blues artists who came before him and Jimi Hendrix and other great guitarists and innovators who inspired him. You should check out his "Pride And Joy," "Dirty Pool," "Testify," "Cold Shot," "Riviera Paradise," "Couldn't Stand The Weather," and so many more. You can't go wrong with any song he's done. Some specific performances I'd recommend beyond those that others are sure to suggest are: -- "Look at Little Sister," at Austin, TX -- "Leave My Girl Alone," also at Austin -- "Oreo Cookie Blues," with one of his idols, Lonnie Mack, at The American Caravan -- "Superstition" (a very clever music video that covers the Stevie Wonder.song, and even has Wonder making a cameo appearance at the end of the video) -- "Lovestruck Baby"/"Rude Mood," at Daytona Beach, FL, where SRV is having a blast and dances as he plays the first song and rockets into a blazing fast performance of the second -- "Pipeline" with his brother Jimmie Vaughan, with them playing together on a double-necked guitar

[@DrMcKay66]

We are blessed for being able to watch videos of SRV here on youtube. Many forget this was a long time ago now. Rock In Peace Stevie Ray ❤

[@omniversalll]

There's only a few guitarists that were born with this kind of feel, and I'd argue Stevie was on the top (for me). Stevie, Gary Moore, Jimi Hendrix, David Gilmour, John Frusciante, Philip Sayce, Jeff Healey, B.B. King, all masters of feel in their own right. You've got to be cut from a very specific cloth.

[@redpine8665]

Born with very good dexterity, but it's practice, practice and more practicing. And when your done, you practice for 4 more hours. These guys get great by working their asses off practicing.

[@greggguenthard]

Add Johnnie Winter to that list.

[@stefanpalickimusic]

Lolol Yup! You hit on them all, man! Saw Phillip Sayce live in Hamilton Ontario in the summer, he is unbelievable! I was lucky enough to be able to speak to him for a few minutes after the show and he signed my 1930s resonator which belonged to my grandfather. Very cool, humble dude.

[@williamneugent]

Finally a little love for Gary Moore .

[@doobiedave9686]

When Stevie Ray wasn't singing, he sang through his guitar and the rhythm section is called Double Trouble with Chris Layton on drums and Tommy Shannon on bass. 🔥✌️

[@robertstephenson7864]

He was the greatest guitarist ever!

[@sharonlahaye5803]

Stevie Ray Vaughan is considered one of the best blues guitarists of all time. Unfortunately, he was killed in a helicopter crash at only age 35. He greatly influenced many of the best blues guitarists.

[@eileencastillo6323]

I never get tired of feeling what listening to SRV does for my soul. Good observation about Tommy Shannon and Chris Layton playing with Stevie Ray. They have to stay keen aware of what he's doing during the intros and Stevie Ray's solos, to know where he's going next. You can see Tommy on bass keeping his eye on Stevie Ray.

[@derekpalmer8752]

It's so great seeing the younger generation discovering Stevie. Watch him. Appreciate him. Share him with your friends. He was definitely a once in a lifetime treasure that needs to live on!

[@doc6507]

You talked about the bassist and drummer being in the pocket. They sometimes had trouble because Stevie would just go off when he was really feeling it and they would have to figure out where he was going with his solo and to their credit they usually made it work.

[@benjamineferko1657]

RIP Stevie. Thanks for sharing your talent.

[@AlRozon]

I've always said it... SRV was the KING of Stank Face! :) As for all of his guitars .. he tuned down a half step usually .. the guitar in this song was tuned to Db - a half step down.. but he had other guitars that were tuned in standard tuning for certain tunes.. so he had multiple guitars tuned differently depending on the songs he played.

[@josephconsoli4128]

This is quintessential Stevie and quintessential blues. My personal favorite style of blues. Clean, mellow, soulful. You guys are right that he was saturated into the guitar. An extension of his body. A tragic loss.

[@ericanderson8886]

If not the GOAT, certainly up there with the very best. RIP

[@rayniecox7683]

At this point in his career he had already been playing guitar over 20 years! Oh and he was 29 at the time of this recording!😎😎😎😎

[@KevyNova]

I saw Stevie in concert less than a year before he died. I was 16 and seeing him definitely changed my life. You guys should totally get into some more SRV but also more Jimi Hendrix. Jimi played behind his back, behind his head, between his legs, one handed, and even picked with his teeth!

[@Davtheimpaler]

He played better behind his back than most people play in front.

[@karenford7510]

Watch live performances from Austin Texas of Mary Had A Little Lamb and Look at Little Sister!

[@clarkanthony538]

SRV dude. The best ever.

[@vrvaughn]

The bass guitarist was with Johnny Winter back in the late 1960’s and early 1970’s. A master blues bassist.

[@harrietmiller3982]

Yeah Tommy Shannon, the bassist, played at Woodstock with Johnny Winter💙🎶💙

[@andrewpetik2034]

10:05 Mr. Video giggling..... I laugh and cry at the same time. The fact that he was taken from this life so young..... talented gifted and really just enriching and blessing people's lives.....Rest In Peace Mr. Stevie Ray Vaughan

[@dennishinkle5010]

The GOAT.

[@randyhochstein8455]

SRV is solidly in my top 5 guitarists of all time, and that’s a pretty lofty achievement considering the vast number of seriously talented musicians that are out there now. Not to mention the incredible guitarists that are no longer with us. Stevie has been gone for 32 years ,RIP SRV. ♥️✌🏼😎

[@swfcocs1]

I've got to ask, who are the other 4 in the top 5?. For me the five would be Hendrix, SRV, Gilmour, as my top 3 then maybe pick from BB King, Knopfler, Iommi, Blackmore and Page, it's so tricky lol

[@randyhochstein8455]

@@swfcocs1 you are certainly correct about it being tricky, and of course, completely subjective, but here goes. Not necessarily in any particular order, and also subject to change on any given day 🤣. Jeff Beck, Jimmy Page, SRV, Warren Haynes, Randy Rhodes. However, there’s nothing to say that this list will be exactly the same tomorrow, considering how many guitarists I love listening to. ✌🏼😎

[@rickparker4012]

I am so pleased that young people are listening 🎧. I'm knocking on 70 gone through music of the 50s 60s 70s 80s you'all missed it. Music is where we went, . Love was everywhere, hate was kicked to the curb.

[@davespears2241]

Respectful reaction to a great human being saw him live once memories for a lifetime.

[@MosaicRose99]

RIP Stevie. We his fans love this man....

[@rogerdaly6326]

I was fortunate enough to have seen SRV 4 times before he passed. My friends father was the general manager of an independant record store where we live. He would always bring home promo copies of new artist coming out. One day he brings home a cassette tape that was so far in advance it didn't even have cover art work. It had a piece of green card stock with the song titles typed on it. That tape was Texas Flood. Needless to say we were blown away by the playing on that tape. One time he was the opening act , then a band called The Alarm went on followed by the headliners , The Pretenders.

[@crazydale1000]

Your reaction was gold. It's really cool to be seeing the younger generation get off on one of the best blues players ever. Check out Gary Moore doing Red House live. He was another great one.

[@marymargaretmoore9034]

I had many chances to see him live, but I put it off and then it was too late. I'm so bummed about that. R.I.P. Stevie. Please also react to his song "Life Without You" live at the Capitol Theater in 1985.

[@dianedarby442]

Every song on that Texas Flood album is fantastic. . . and, you're right, Hendrix did that too . . . Hendrix was a big inspiration to SRV. Enjoyed the reaction, guys . . . thanks!

[@subversivelysurreal3645]

If he were a Buddhist, he’d have reached enlightenment. I’m paraphrasing, but when I heard that, I thought, ‘ -they GET it. Stevie just channeled the music through his guitar, and when he sings, you can see if he’s holding his strings to mute them, his hands will move when he sings. You FOUND the GOAT, and you should see and hear everything-then react to SRV w/guest Johnny Copeland performing ‘Tin Pan Alley’ at Montreax 1985. It’s a blues tune, but you’ll SEE how much SRV is one just ‘channeling’ his music.

[@lookmanohands1966]

Nobody flowed like SRV. Pleasure to see him with Jeff Beck in Worcester MA and he was indescribably good. Master of blues and he had so much more to show us. F--kin choppers took my only Uncle in '65 and Stevie in '90. Both outstanding humans.

[@jaydee2012]

No matter how many times i watch SRV play it brings tears to my eyes.

[@mauistevebear]

SRV is the GOAT of the Blues!!! There will never be another one like him! I'm so happy you guys listened to him, especially your friend who never heard of him...now he will never forget the legend of SRV!!!

[@JoeandAngie]

Peter greene, Gary Moore, muddy, Lonnie mack, Freddie king, Johnny Winter, Walter trout...no one is best

[@mauistevebear]

@@JoeandAngie You forgot Jeff Beck on your list...LOL

[@edbluez99]

Think Clapton stated he first heard SRV in his car on the radio and had to pull over. Then saw him live and almost felt depressed lol.

[@ethelynchristopher6995]

Stevie Ray was one of my husband's favorite musicians, so of course when he came to the DC area he was determined to see him in concert. We saw him at the Wax Museum, a 1000 seat concert venue. He was phenomenal.

[@rolliebrewer530]

Stevie was playing juke joints with his brother Jimmy before they were teens

[@twistedbard]

The musicians being in sync is called "doing their job". In fact, how I would describe anybody on stage's performance, other than Stevie, would be "just chillin' ".

[@nodope4me]

Check out “Life without you” live at the Capitol Theater. SRV definitely the GOAT