SRV - Life Without You (Best Version EVER) - Part1

[@maryjulkowski4146]

I adore the live version, where he speaks from his heart at songs end. He is so into it that when done and thunderous applause happen, he looks up like, oh yeah, you guys are here, and states,"its the truth". Powerful. Ripped my guts out and made me happy at the same time. What a gift our Lord shared with us. Amen.

[@MsEadamo]

R.I.P. my love!

[@thurmanwatson5954]

Mary Julkowski AMEN..

[@carlsmith1263]

All angels have to go home, he even said it in this song if you listen close..

[@adriennefox-dr7lg]

Mary Julkowski can you tell me which one this song means so much to me it was what I played for my mother’s wake we are or where always listening I remember when he passed I was in jr high and I thought my grandmother had passed because my mom was cooking and crying but it was him the same day my mother passed we where going to make dinner together and she passed of an accidental overdose prescription it was the hardest thing ever in my life my name is Adrienne I’m from the saint Louis area and if you ever get out to try some blues bars best one is the slipper noodle in Indianapolis and another good one in saint Louis is broad way oyster bar thanks for sharing I might be younger than most but my mother gave me something no one can ever take away a vast love of great music how could you not love him

[@cyndylynn6369]

Oh yes...I just watched every one of them. River of Tears Flowing Free Outta Me... Soooo Much Love, Light And Gratitude Out to You Stevie... Resting in Sooo Much PEACE...

[@athalak9486]

Why does tears come to my eyes at 2:39? I understand what he means, but then the guitar makes me live what he says... I don't care if there's a faster guitar player or better than him, he is the only one who makes me feel something like that... for that he's the best guitar player for me

[@keithsage7258]

I have never fully recovered from this loss, RIP old friend.

[@theossideris62]

THE BEST SOLO ON A GUITAR EVER MADE!!!!!!!"

[@alivengood2005]

How could anyone sit and listen to this and not just sit back and close their eyes and let their minds float away. And OH MY DEAR GOD... that chord change up at 2:00!!! SRV... so amazing, so missed.

[@surojitdey4850]

Alegna McClellan amazing

[@cocoexist734]

Agree!!

[@mathisond]

I saw this man play five times in the late 80's on the seacoast of NH, in Boston...just about anywhere, anytime he played from New York to Portland. I have been blessed to hear him play live multiple times. To this day, I both miss the man and charish the music and the memories. Thank you, SRV

[@FirstBlueTea]

23 years - it is hard to believe. Thanks Stevie for bringing the guitar back up front in the 80's and for the love and respect you always showed for all the people who came before you. I seem to remember both Albert and BB considered you a son..............I finally got to Austin this summer - I called it my "Stevie Ray Pilgrimmage."

[@mirandaverlain2970]

Stevie is still pickin and singing the blues across the Universe...Heroes are remembered..But, Legends never die...

[@mntrvn]

I had the pleasure of seeing SRV once, and to this very day...... I still wish I could hear him live again. He had a very powerful message in this song, and we as human beings..do need to listen

[@aarmist]

It is always good to appreciate what has come before. SRV is legendary. However, we have good music today. Stevie was never a big radio hit in his day. Look in the nooks, find the gems and share it with your friends. Pull up the expectations of current music.

[@Amethystmountain]

Ain't nobody better than He , and this song says it all . Play one for my Mom Stevie, your music gave her peace right up to the moment she passed 0ver .... we'll keep spreadin' the love around while were here. Your music is exclusive in my house , Big brother Jimmie is the only other thats played here. Thank you for all you shared.

[@johnart3181]

This city misses you, hell this world does too, miss you srv

[@jamesmonahanmusic]

A singer who has gone to artist's paradise. ❤❤❤😢 LIFE WITHOUT YOU (C)2006

[@loispulliam3001]

once in a lifetime....what an awesome artist..raw, hot, sweaty, gasping for breath and trying to focus your eyes

[@jodeeb.6496]

SRV would be the first to say he never liked or wanted to be a God. It made him uncomfortable being compared to the real God. That being said I totally agree he was/is special.. Not a day goes by i don't play his music, think of him and his family and grief at what could have been and never will be. Solace only comes from the fact that his music still lives and his message is still being felt. A greater bluesman there will never be. A tortured soul his life except for those four years know resides his soul in heaven. Unfair! Yes! SRV ❤ lives in us. Love and miss you every day. RIP SRV

[@stevenyurik2924]

WELL SAID JODEE...

[@MakiMeLen]

This version will be played at my Funeral one day, a long time from now, or I will rise up like Lazarus and bust some heads with my Strat that they better bury with me! I still miss you Stevie, there's never been anyone else like you Man, and I don't expect there ever will be again; at least,not in my lifetime.

[@andrewtoebbe3885]

Amen. DITTO

[@dgclassic5591]

We sure MISS YOU Stevie !!! We will always LOVE and THINK of YOU often with the way YOU touched our Hearts.Its a common pass time here to sit by the fire pit for hours listening to the best tones and skills that has ever been on this planet. Helps to get our minds right from the stresses of life. We hope the angels love you as much as we do!! From East Texas ✌

[@BillyGrayhairs]

I was introduced to Stevie Ray's music shortly after his death. I thought, "Why have I not heard of him before." I have been playing guitar since I was about 8 yrs old and love his style.(raising a family had me so consumed) After viewing some interviews , here tonight, I see what a real person with a good heart he was. I agree with him, You must feel it in your heart to get it out there. After listening to "Life Without You" tonight, I couldn't help but tear up, for this loss. Also I noticed we have the same birthday, which blows me away. I'm sure he is content now in heaven, and hope to meet him one day. God Bless You.......Stevie Ray Vaughn. Your friend, Billy Gray

[@andystephenson5407]

ohhh god were coming up on it . Stevie tunes will be jammed all day and I will play till my fingers bleed and my hand blister. in honor

[@debrapounds8839]

no words to express the emotions that Stevie Ray produces with his magical guitar playing. this song makes me cry along with his guitar as i miss my sweetie, John. Rest in peace John and tell Stevie Ray hello for me.

[@danielking1994]

Play this at my funeral.

[@surojitdey4850]

Thank u my Godfather....all the love u passed our way :')

[@aloisemason3044]

Life without you Stevie Ray Vaughan and the legendary music you brought the world was spontaneously awesome and then you vanished..Taken away from us that loved your blue's and rock n roll to a height that was incredible..Every performance was outstanding and Double Trouble was great..you are missed Stevie and your music goes on..Your memory still remains with your fans and never forgotten..U live on.R u with me?

[@deniseinbuffalo4229]

25 years gone too soon but alive everyday!

[@kathylyons3895]

Stevie Ray Vaughn forever is the best of all Blue's guitarist & singer's of all time!🌷💖❤

[@michaelmaldonado7369]

Always cry when I hear this, thinking first of my mom,who passed away in 2003,and my dad,who died in 2015......

[@timkennedy5063]

... best damned blues guitar player that ever lived! R.I.P. SRV!

[@cybertiledude]

That's what made him a legend. Like BB King he could make you cry with one note. That's why they call it the blues.

[@christinabargmann4523]

Amazing man. Condolences to all who have lost the ones they love. When I hear this song, I think of a different struggle. The one I fought with drugs. To me, Stevie is letting me know that no matter how far down you go, there are those that love you. I have a Life worth living.

[@aciccare]

and it still hurts as much as my family who are all gone, Jimi, Duane, Gary Moore, Jeff Healey, Sinatra, Bowie, president Kennedy and Lyndon Johnson. I hope when my day comes, that someone will remember me and that I tried to make a contribution. Life is great, but Life with STEive playing is better. RIP.

[@pt4218]

I haven't been able to listen to Stevie in over 22 years because it reminded me of my one true lifetime love, to much pain. I just found out in June of this year that you passed away Mark! I've missed you so much all the years. Somehow after hearing the news I can't get enough of SRV. Thanks Stevie for giving me the memories back. Every time I hear this song or any of your songs I think of Mark! Love you both and I'm sure you have both have spent time together in heaven.

[@supermanwithabeard03]

This was sad to read. :( I'm so sorry to hear about your Mark.

[@charlesmdowell]

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[@charlesmdowell]

Terri Phillips Phillips

[@charlesmdowell]

Stephen RAY Vaughan😢😇

[@charlesmdowell]

we will miss Stephen RAY Vaughan😢😇

[@charlesmathews6285]

to one of the greatest guitarist gone to soon RIP SRV until I see you again I try to spread the message stay away from drugs

[@seanyiscubsfan1]

Charles Mathews He was 3 years sober when he died

[@somepeopleloveithot8805]

Oo oo now baby... tell me how have you been We all have missed you... and the way you grin The day is necessary... every now and then For souls to move on... givin' life back again, and again Fly on fly on....fly on my friend Go on... live again... love again Day after day... night after night Sittin' here singin' every minute... as the years go passing by... by, by, by Long look in the mirror... we've come face to face Wishin' all the love we took for granted... love we have today Life without you... all the love you passed my way The angels have waited for so long... now they have their way Take your place...

[@mikehernandez146]

No tape can ever give justice to his music and showmanship! Rock on SRV!😎

[@blues24u]

Life Without You" was a song Stevie wrote after the untimely death of his great friend and mentor Charley Wirz. the song shows his love for Charley and how much he truly missed him. The White Stratocaster Vaughan played that was fitted with Danelectro Lipstick Tube Pickups was made by Wirz with the help of Stevie's Guitar Tech Rene Martinez. (thanks, nik - Spartanburg, SC)

[@CAmour]

Hello Baby, How have you been? Oh, 23 years today, we MISS you my sweet SRV! I'll NEVER stop listening to you! You have given me inspiration to be the BEST I can be. Life without You, just really leaves us wondering what you are up to now! I think you are still here......I can hear it in the wind chimes! Little Boy Blues, is that you?? WE LOVE YOU!! Rock on in Riviera Paradise!! We hear you, still! love you srv...

[@srvcarl77]

TRUE SRV fans feel exactly how you do brother !!!!!! I have listened to him EVERYDAY for that last 20 plus years, My mood goes from Joy, Amazement, to Anger, because he should still be with us,,,,so stupid how he was taken from this earth !!!!!!!!! There has be no guitarist like Stevie,,,he put his heart and soul into every note,, every word he sang !!! and that's is what made him a legend !!!! RIP Stevie,,always in our hearts !!!

[@BlastinAdrian]

SRV - Life without You has been Rough, You live forever In all our hearts Including your brothers Jimmie! we love your music, your great friend Rocky Athas Is touring with John Mayall and misses you! RIP STEVIE

[@jimcole6423]

8/27/2019 a sad it is is today. Thank you for sharing your talent and love with us Stevie. We miss you. We love you. RIP SRV.

[@flyfisher6381]

Still remember where I was and what I was doing when we heard the news .

[@chonch7441]

Please tell

[@SRVFANRIPSRV]

I cryed. That day for stevie he will allway be the man !!! Rest in peace stevie

[@shirleysavoie2118]

Still mourning his loss😢😢 Will never forget😢😔😢😔

[@MattDougan]

As it is said. "Only the good die young" I think this is especially true in the case of Stevie. RIP Dear sir....

[@timjo75]

Amen brother!! I turn 37 tomorrow and I can't agree more! He was only allowed a certain amount of time to change the world, and he did exactly that!

[@rainerzufall9594]

What is music? .... HE is music! ....... thank you

[@zachmcdonald3779]

Time flies. My father used to play this for me as a child. SRV's message he tried to convey in his art every day of peace and taking care of your brother man could not hold more importance in this day and age. I hope everyone listening takes it to heart.

[@wellasilva3738]

He is so missed. I know my late husband is up in heaven, having a huge jam session. Him and many other Austin, Tx musicians are all together again. Jammin out.

[@KJE09]

i was born in 85' i have never seen this man play live, i have only seen videos on the internet and when MTV atually played Good Music, and it still brings tears to my eyes knowing that we have lost great man... RIP SRV you will be forever missed and never forgotten!

[@maxwelld1961]

Still have the ticket stub. February 7th 1987, at the Saenger theater in Pensacola Florida.There were no reserved seats, so my friends and i, there were 4 of us, we got in line right behind these young guys from the navy. When the doors opened man we ran down. Ended up second row middle of the aisle. They had built an extension to the stage and man SRV was breathtaking that night. I was 26 then, and it seems like yesterday. He is still the man.

[@MattShoner]

Just think if Stevie & Double Trouble was still rocking they would be a chart topper, more than ever we could ever imagine, Stevie we salute you man, wish I was old enough to hear you LIVE,

[@imjusthereforthefood8156]

god damn it, Stevie shouldn't have went so soon. Still no one like him to this day, they get close! But never another Stevie

[@rhondahamilton3155]

my favorite version of my favorite song!!!!

[@lauryliepolito52]

Well hello baby, Tell me, How have you been? We all have missed you, And the way you grin The day is necessary, Every now and then For souls to move on, Given life back again Fly on, Fly on, Fly on my friend Go on, Go on and live again, Love again Cause day after day, Night after night Sittin' here singin', every, every minute As the years go passin' by, by, by, by A long look in the mirror, We come face to face Wishin' our love we took for granted A love we had yesterday, Cause Life Without You All the love, you've passed our way Angels have waited, for so long Now they have their way Take your place....

[@Fiendocaster]

+Laurylie Polito You can't always rely on lyrics websites... they're often inaccurate. Best to use your ears. He sings "Second guessing every minute" and not "Sitting here singing every minute". Just thought I'd let you know. Cheers

[@seanlangham4170]

Time, certainly has gone bye, cee you in Heaven !

[@katalindudas1938]

It was a great loss!! Miss you!!

[@davidhoxit4274]

I sure do miss you Stevie, I have no doubt you had so much more to offer sir!!

[@vanhalendreams]

Sometimes I like to believe that the dislikes are people's way of saying "I'm too emotionally moved right now, I can't handle this glorious blues." I sure as hell know SRV moves me like nobody's buisness. He was the first artist I said when I was 10 that I'd listen to anything of his even if I hadn't heard it before. Happy 58th Stevie!!!

[@DayTripperLennon]

wow dude. you're right this is the best version. absolutely breathtaking.

[@stephenborn2006]

if you can't understand SRV, u have not lived at all and probably never will!!!!!

[@MyLapuLapu]

I don't think he meant to do that. Hes in tears you see, that's why he pressed the wrong button. I dig this version.. RIP SRV. Thanks for posting!

[@hermanyosephferdy9303]

Stevie, always miss you Stevie Regards, From Flores - Indonesia

[@RaptorV1USA]

I was blessed to see him play live about 2 months before he was killed... .6 days after my birthday... my GF had gotten us tix to see him for my Bday that year... I cried like a child when I heard the news... SRV was, is truly a one and only. I've never been affected like that by someone's death before or since....xcept for close family... This song is crazy poignant, always makes me tear up and breaks my heart... GodSpeed SRV The most fluid guitar player ever

[@samturner5288]

srv learned from hendrix. ......and with good reason.....i had to stay home when my parents saw him in co.......in like 87 or 85.....wish i was there......missed a great

[@kalaharisurfer9605]

When someone composes a piece like this to celebrate your life you know you truly touched that person.

[@joebuchanan158]

How can anyone dislike Stevie Ray Vaughn? A legend!! RIP Stevie!

[@brianmendoza8678]

A friend of mine she my heart and soul but thru all the bad shes delt with in life shes scared to open up she cant let go of the past but she has the soul of sn angel and im lucky to havr someone as special as her in my life even as a friendim blessed Bear

[@octopus59]

I love hearing you younger folks appreciating this guy. I'm 53, and I watched him rise, and mourned his passing, but didn't know how great he was for some years after his passing. I was kind of stupid. So were most people, at the time, as he wasn't revered like the ultimate bluesmaster he was, at the time. Listen to this!

[@kernal616]

STEVIE RAY STILL GIVES THE LOVE BACK. HE IS STILL ALIVE IN MY LIFE. every time i hear him.JUST AN AWESOME PERSON IN LIFE.

[@aciccare]

Sometimes in life, going all the way back in time, someone, maybe the Creator, sent people with special abilities to help the masses; Gallieo, Einstien, Billy Holiday, Hendrix, Sinatra, James Cagney, Clapton, Jesus, Muhammed , Joan of Arc, and oh so many more. I am just saying that I. like so many others, still wonder why Stevie was taken in a freak accident and I have concluded that his "Time" was up. For me, I almost drowned when I was seven and I was in a violent head on collision but I guess my time was not up then. And I am thankful that I was alive and awake to witness first hand the advent of this Guitarist and how he became a much better guitar player. I still listen to him almost every day. So, for all the souls who came to earth to help alleviate the pain, advance the cause, provided leadership, entertainment, made sacrifices for the good of mankind and I miss them , and Stevie very much. anthony

[@mistyh5279]

I have been very sad without you baby I miss you so much But Angel you are ALWAYS alive in my heart ♥

[@4Ciaiy]

For all the love you passed our way. I was 25 and I cried like a baby RIP

[@michaelsmitherman2831]

My God, I had almost forgotten Stevie's energy when he played...he was electric,on open channel to the music of the soul...where is this type of jam these days?...

[@CelebrityCyborg]

22 years since the day my heart sank.I drank HOLY WATER (Heineken) On the beaches of Florida, Ft Myers Area, to alight the fire of the chariot that carried Sir Stevie Ray Vaughn to the great "Concert in the Sky"! with a somber loss and contrite heart I lost the best friend I ever had. but here we unite to ensure the perseverance of a Arch of Achievement. GOD be with the fans of SRV. "Long Live the fighters!" Muab Deb! "Excuse Me while I kiss this guy!" LMAO! in loving memory of SRV, We love U!

[@cemetarygates79]

Alpine Valley, WI holds millions of great memories for me, and SRV will always be at the top of them.

[@kathylynnlarouchelyons860]

Love his style, energy meaningful aura!!!

[@amateurhour4906]

not a day has passed in my life, where i haven't thought of living in stevie's time. my dad loves his music, and so do i. i made my playing style like his because one day, i wish do be just like. stevie is living still. within his music lovers, and he always will

[@MOOKS65]

WOW IT 2012 AND STEVIE AND YOU STILL BRING TEARS TO MY EYES AND ACHE IN MY HEART TO THINK IT`S BEEN NEARLY 20 YEARS SINCE YOUR PASSING THAT YOUR MUSIC IS STILL GOING STRONG AND IT WILL FOR GENERATIONS TOO COME.. LOVE AND RESPECT TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ... ONE OF THE GREATEST FOREVER .... LOVE LOVE LOVE

[@chompy21921]

I started playing guitar at 12 after my dad passed away music helped the pain i fell in love with the instrument when i had the good fortune to play a 78 srv strat and now im 20 years old and a music major in college because of that strat srv helped me find my real love guitar so thank you stevie

[@martinbouwmeester7879]

R i p, Stevie ray. Guitar god. A big human Being, who deserves all our dedication, Evert day! No bigger guitarist has ever lived and will ( except Rory Gallagher)

[@reademandsweep]

The one and only..... No one else even comes close. The Angels have waited.. Now they have their way!!

[@jdtracy]

This was originally released on Soul to Soul (1985), not In Step (1989). The correct reference above to The Fire Meets the Fury album is taken from the tour of the same name, which included Jeff Beck as the other artist, trading places as the lead act, which was a part of Stevie's full In Step tour.

[@SuperSwineSlayer]

I feel for all of you that never got to see him live. I was fortunate enough to see him 4 times along with many others you will never see as well. All of you young people that think your current music sucks are pretty much right. They have a few good real bands that are new but gems are rare. I suggest you try and see the ones that are left before they are gone if you can. Buddy Guy still plays he will blow you away too. You just have to look hard for the good stuff today and see it live.

[@SugaInDaRaw]

it is truly refreshing to come to this video and see positive comments supporting an amazing musician and an even better person. SRV's fan base is the best still in 2013

[@robincash4569]

Personal memories abound, thanx SRV, BYBY Aunt Carla, watch out heaven here she comes, day hi to all my loves.. can I kiss your peacock Stevie?

[@msattler111]

I saw him live several times........ The first was at Summerfest in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Just days after his first album started to tear up the charts. I was a few feet away from him, and he came out schvinging his stuff. Unbelievable. And then, the last show. I was at Alpine Valley that night....... What was soooooo tragic to me was not just his loss, but the direction he had taken. Cleaned up and sober......oh, God, what might he have become?

[@srvcarl77]

I totally agree with you !!!! He is missed greatly !!! Stevie's music, guitar playing touched me like no other !!!!

[@LukeMathesonDrums]

This has always been my favorite song by Stevie, and I had just completed basic training in the Army. 9 weeks of no music, and when I purchased a CD player and head phones, I saw the new release of In Step, got it, and played this song first. I got chills, and had a few tears roll down my face. Stevie, you said it best. "The Angels have waited for so long, now they have their way. Take your place!"

[@thcr001]

This one takes me back. Life is good as long as you enjoy it. Rock on !

[@LutherRayable]

you were so beautiful man.......from the first time i heard tin pan alley and couldnt stand the weather.......all the long way down to alpine valley.where you simply rewrote what its supposed to sound like.Your music still moves me greatly brother.....and your message...... fly on Stevie,thanks so much for everything

[@alwaysamy4]

I saw him play and met him the very last time he played in Dallas. Broke my heart when he died, Love to Stevie in heaven. You live on brother

[@brian2661]

the bad thing about listening to a stevie ray cd..... you know there will never be a new one... miss you every day friend

[@perrygal8]

This is BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!! What a tragic loss, RIP Stevie!! We miss you!!

[@mohamedkadaoui7318]

STILL NUMBER 1 ..

[@metalheadjesusfreak]

to you Shirley Mulcahy one of the best sopranos ever droped on this planet,you will be missed but most of all remembered!!!!!!!!!!!!ill see you again soon!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Deadprez41]

22 years of sober this man help me see I had a problem, God bless him!!!

[@seanyiscubsfan1]

A few years before his death and after he got clean he took part in a concert with members of Lynyrd Skynyrd and they did a couple of songs together including Call Me The Breeze and I thought it was amazing.

[@trevormcclever9158]

Oh man is there footage of that? That mustve been amazing!

[@BeerMeister1214]

SO heartfelt..cant explain the emotions it creates in me..too many to try and name. Res In Love SRV...see you when I get there..

[@thomashoughton3154]

just lost my wife this song by stevie just fucken crushed me what an IMMENSE talent can only iMAGINe WHAT COULD SHOULD HAVE BEEN--

[@robertrios6598]

Thanks Stevie for being a such great inspirational part of my LIFE ... " keep on jamming ! "

[@emilynichole9]

I have been searching and searching for this version of this song and never found it until today. This was the version that my dad and I used to listen to together, and it was one of his favorite SRV songs. Thanks for posting this - it's bringing back lots of great memories of my dad.

[@Grocker1919]

THX STEVIE,For your SOULFUL BEAUTIFUL BLUES,YOU ARE MISSED LIKE CRAZY!! YOU LIVE ON,IN SO MANY HEARTS!! I LOVE YOU FORVER..RIP STEVIE!!

[@trevormcclever9158]

One of my biggest guitar inspirations, srv really lived and breathed his music, with unbelievable skill! I just wish i was born in a time where i couldve seen him play live. Hes one of those once in a lifetime guitar players that are just so far beyond talented you almost have to see one of his live videos to believe it. Rest easy srv, forever one of the greatest 🤘