Stevie Ray Vaughan - Crossfire (Official Video)

Music video by Stevie Ray Vaughan performing Crossfire. (C) 1989 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT

[@leno1624]

One of the finest guitar players the world has seen and heard RIP SRV

[@lynndavey970]

Can’t feel that twice. I haven’t.

[@Akhenaten93]

I already knew he was great guitarist cause of his real famous songs. But I started listening to him more about a few months ago. He's so damn good. Like it's crazy.

[@ruthdixon7807]

he had the chops, for sure, but it was stevie ray's soulfulness that marked him out from the crowd.

[@kennedyslatton5064]

Sitting in the Nashville airport one afternoon. Waiting on Southwest. Decided to have a brew. I sat down and guess who was on my right. That's right. SRV. I thought this guy looks familiar. He had on a baseball cap and lots of jewelry. Finally it dawned on me whom im sitting beside. Turned out to be one of the most kindness and humblest guys ive yet to meet. He insisted on paying for everything. We actually ordered steak at the bar. I said hell no, I owe you this. His eyes welled up, he patted me on the back and said,thx for being real. That's coming from SRV. Truly a genuine man. I know,I got to eat a meal with him. A very real ,down to earth home cooked man. Miss you buddy. When we parted he said hey man thx for the conversation and meal. What a first class guy. No, executive class.

[@Base612]

Every story about SRV is just like this. He was a great guy. In addition to his incredible chops.

[@patchdavis35]

Stevie was a Texan. Southerner. We're still like that.

[@hugostiglitz6823]

Lol liar

[@angelshalo06]

Stevie was from OakCliff TX some of the best people I have met are from there. Down to earth .

[@christopherallen9580]

Cool experience thanks for sharing

[@wpageabc]

Imagine what Stevie would have created, had he not been called home at 35... RIP star.

[@Dataclysm]

Instead of lyrics, someone should post tabs. Cheers to one of the best to ever do it 🍻

[@stargazingcatgirl3233]

I believe in the tablature fairy, she will visit those who believe ;)

[@damiancazares7994]

Happy Heavenly 69th Birthday Stevie Ray Vaughan October 3 1954 - August 27 1990

[@edp3202]

Tragic death.

[@jimrockford4968]

whos here 2024?

[@geekymetalhead5112]

Man, Heaven must be having one kick-ass concert.

[@shadyganley8877]

Preach

[@repealthepatriotact]

LOL. Where do you think all that music originates from? He had the natural guitar skills and voice, the music and words originated from the other side. Nothing originates here, it all flows from higher dimensions down. SRV was a gifted instrumentalist, but he was simply a portal for the rest. Which means that when you RETURN to the higher realms you will have access to all that and much more you've never heard before.

[@scottphillips7108]

Brilliant... Won't somebody come and rescue me @Jesus...

[@scottphillips7108]

3:54 to end... Perfect...

[@thegranolamusician]

My headphones can't play this song at the volume it deserves.

[@tjb786]

Simon Birk truest shit I've read on this post.

[@scottyallen1402]

Got me some V-Moda's they kick... Amazon for $130

[@c0wb0y41]

That is because you aren't supposed to use headphones. You are supposed to lay a pillow on the floor, place speakers facing towards center of pillow at approximately 18 inches from center , turn volume to 1 Db under your speakers distortion level, then lay your head on a little bit of heaven for 4 minutes and 10 seconds.

[@elizabethfrady3245]

Yes

[@greypilgrim8235]

I know just what you mean.

[@tangoandcars9588]

If Marty Mcfly had played for the festival in 1885 Hill Valley.

[@napoliansolo7865]

I've always felt that SRV never got enough recognition for his singing. He had a great voice.

[@fabijanbaric9816]

preech!

[@mattmay7109]

Criminally underappreciated as his voice is overshadowed by his out of this world guitar skills.

[@aprilalt8806]

I agree 100 percent!

[@user-jy3qj4el9x]

Exactly

[@scottlepine]

who has even tried to fill his shoes with the guitar

[@Cosmicblast77]

There once was a time when guitar gods roamed the earth. RIP SRV

[@JohnNathanCO]

I worked on props for this video. A friend who did this kind of stuff needed a hand. SRV video, hell, yes! Stevie was a gracious guy, we chatted about amps, I strummed his famous guitar while it sat in its case in the basement, quite a thrill. His bandmates were good dudes as well, band/crew lunch up on the roof as I recall, Stevie hatless and comfortable with his baldness! Zero star trip. Incredibly sad day when he left us, rock on forever SRV!

[@Dyers88]

thats awesome man, thanks for sharing!!

[@joelabriola6289]

Thanks for sharing your memories about SRV!

[@SingerCommaMarla]

What hotel?

[@cedricodom2356]

Dope !!Story about an ILL asss guitarist,Salute !!!!

[@chrishandsome4267]

PAUL LECLERC what’s that supposed to mean?

[@lynnadams7017]

What a loss to the world😢

[@richardnorwood3023]

Miss you Brother The Sky IS Crying

[@atlantaenglishschoolfujiag2568]

Best guitarist ever, but what a passionate singer as well.

[@mikehead3534]

I agree but what year was this song?

[@denizoktay850]

Mike Head 1989

[@mikehead3534]

Deniz Oktay​ It was a reference to going mud bogging after Michael glances at Kaylee Jenkins.

[@metsot]

@@mikehead3534 36 zero travel time

[@Mad_Axe_Man125]

Nah that would be Michael Schenker

[@Enoskjp]

he used to be a king, but after he died he became a legend !!

[@BlastinAdrian]

+Enoque Mendes "That's the truth" He lives forever In our hearts!!!!!

[@Hangtightforme]

I agree!

[@BlastinAdrian]

Still the king!

[@gregvandresser7911]

thank god for this song !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@meggiewillis9705]

He sure does. In Austin Texas down town there is a stature of him.

[@marctaylor420]

I was born in the wrong generation I would of loved to meet SRV. I'm a big fan of him I'm trying to share his music to people so they can appreciate one of the best guitar players of all time.

[@stanleydavis7904]

Got his shit together and died,life aint right sometimes

[@pdog44450]

Not only could SRV absolutely shred, he had some amazing pipes to boot.

[@owen5265]

People who don't understand some good-ass music

[@jonerton67]

could stand alone on either one, yet he has both gifts

[@dereknix8032]

AWESOME! SRV is the man on guitar !!

[@brianbeasley1964]

Collectors

[@tvparty7719]

JP Lamunyon SRV died in a helicopter crash

[@willhitch5505]

SRV was and will always be the Best.. He had monster Soul

[@EugeneTucker-cq2co]

You got that right

[@johndeanrichards4067]

He is missed

[@dbrinkm1]

That Boy COULD PLAY !!....we lost a great Artist here folks ..one that cannot be replaced !!! db

[@chriswesthoff8176]

Dana Brinkmeier at least top 5 of all time!!!!

[@ddhwolf7895]

This is better than any drug out there!

[@thomasparoz4019]

this is better thany drug out ther what is this!!!!!

[@thomasparoz4019]

talk about out a nowear

[@ddhwolf7895]

Im saying that this is awesome music and when you have this you need nothing else

[@pettyfan67]

+[DDH] Wolf AMEN!! Music is my drug to. Pulls me out bad mood or depression I'm in. You feel the music way down deep in your soul.

[@anniem.4140]

[DDH] Wolf You got that right! Listening to SRV gives me a natural high :)

[@vonreeves17]

That guitar is just an extension of his arm!

[@adamholtz733]

So true , he brought back blues rock to the highest level !!!

[@mr.smithgnrsmith7808]

I was blaring this last week and a little old black man stopped and asked what I was playing....he said he hadn’t heard good stuff like that in forever....I felt validated...lol

[@randallburnett1536]

Enough said

[@vanessawalker2269]

Yep. Hard to believe it's been SOOO long since he passed. I'm twice as old now as I was when he died. I have pics of his grave the night he was buried. I cherish everything I have that brings him back for a bit ❤❤❤

[@mikemason8422]

My favorite SRV song.

[@colinluby5950]

So sad he died so young, he was excellent....

[@peggysinclair3202]

Stevie - native Texas son - we miss you!!

[@jamesshearman2904]

he knew the blues better than anyone....

[@angelmeyers1455]

Stevie was a master of the guitar, but more importantly he was an instrument of the Master. Stevie was a humble man who, even at the height of his drug addiction was preaching for us to love each other and help others when they are down. I truly miss him...

[@ericphilen3433]

💯

[@modernmilner9836]

I’m not a musician. But damn, that guitar playing sounds dead solid perfect.

[@jarroddavenport7745]

It is man, as always when it comes to SRV

[@mystiquesquared]

It is.

[@justanotherrider]

God...Stevie Ray in 1989 was in a real state of grace...there wasn't anything or anyone that could really stand in his way. Even trapped in an audio recording or videoclip his soul was and is still burning like a star.

[@andygriffin5595]

.yes he is a legend I'm 72 years old I've always loved this guy

[@modernmilner9836]

With Stevie’s wardrobe, this looks like “The Good, The Bad and the Talented.”

[@cherylewart2932]

In 1980 when my husband and I were dating we went to Charlotte NC (30 miles from us) to see a movie. We had some time to kill so we went to a local record store. A man walked past us and my man's jaw dropped. After the man left the building he stopped and whispered, "Don't you know who that was?!!?" I told him no and his eyes got huge and he had that WTF look on his face. It was none other than Stevie Ray. Shame on me.

[@josephwilliams710]

Hey ' Cheryl Ewart that's freaking amazing he saw Stevie walk by Simply Awesomeness:-) Looks like you got Stranded / caught in the Crossfire with Seeing Good ' ol ' SRV !!!!

[@levinmoser4001]

Cheryl Ewart I was a sophomore in high school and Charlotte was my favorite place every weekend. 30 minutes from me also. We must be neighbors! Anyway, I would've been all over that man!

[@Madferit91]

Today on thisngs that never happened

[@Dankyjrthethird]

i have to agree with you man, SRV wasn't that famous in 1980, unless you were from texas there's no way you would recognize him in person (and i say this because he was apparently well known within texas)

[@davidfriesen7748]

I never seen srv, but I seen his brother Jimmy twice in a small venue, in canada. I asked J if he would mind signing my SRV Strat, his reply "I'll sign anything you want" and the guy behind me had his Bar fridge Door from his Man-Cave . 2nd time I got him to sign my tele. In that venue, it held 100 people and if you got there first, your knees were touching jimmy's mike stand, and that's like 2014 SWEET!!

[@No-lg8qz]

I heard him play, I'm a bass player. Audition and realized this man can play. Tail between my legs silent,walked out. Nothing more to say the Man was born to play.

[@brendonvanderwalt6977]

🙏🏻

[@charlescarlson8283]

We lost a great one.

[@TheMissILOVEMUSIC]

Only one thing to say: SRV forever!!!!!!!

[@erinfulton1770]

Steve miller band

[@kesone3352]

the greatest to ever pick up a guitar

[@jeffmusgrave2458]

Gone way too soon this man's music was outstanding😢

[@richardlouro3404]

S.R.V the blues rock legend and all around nice guy...and to think the first big concert he did, he was booed off stage.....well obviously one of the greatest of all time.

[@mattfraser3452]

18 months sober arguably his best record , taken by God far to soon . 🎸🙏🇺🇲🇦🇺🥃🥃

[@user-fv5jq7xp7i]

😅❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@SixxxStringSultan]

This is music!!!

[@Gnaerles]

Hendrix, Vaughan, Marley...all amazing..all died wayyy too young.

[@sandragriffiths9692]

You missed out Moore!

[@averyspillane9721]

Go Stevie...Rockin in Heaven.

[@jimawbrey8705]

Absolutely.!!! ROCKIN LIKE A KING.

[@johnnahodil]

i miss stevie ray vaughan, a great guitarist and vocalist...

[@johnnahodil]

i know im kinda maybe breaking a cardinal rule here on youtube but if ya wanna hear someone that sounds alot like stevie then go check out kokomo Indiana's own mike milligan and steam shovel, those guys are really good

[@deepwaters1922]

We can all debate over who is the best guitarist ever, and for his skills alone, continue talking, but we mourn the loss of such a kind, generous, lovable and truly humble man. We have to remember though, we were lucky enough to see this MUSICAL GENIUS in our lifetime!!! SRV~ You are missed!

[@nathanrieke5061]

Epic. Just a kick-ass blues-rock song from start to finish. This is what happens when you put a master at the controls of a guitar and let him do his thing. This is music, and it makes you wonder why others even bother to try. The solo alone is something to behold. He makes that Strat cry, sing, yell, whisper, and talk...all at once! Miss you, SRV...every day! Can't wait to see you perform again in heaven!

[@revans1961]

I saw them in '86 or '87. The Fabulous Thunderbirds opened for them.

[@jadedstar3673]

I was 2 or 3 years old

[@frogwashwright9796]

Fabulous Thunderbirds are his brother’s band. Jimmie Lee Vaughn

[@stevecrow7020]

Stevie was the best plain and simple.

[@ianfalconer2561]

STEVIE RAY HOUSE IS ROCKING IN HEAVEN R.I.P.

[@davidhorst8386]

Marvin gaye

[@eep9391]

David Horst ?

[@CMissShelleyMichelle]

Janis Joplin? Everyone mentioned in the Righteous Brother song Rock in Roll Heaven and beyond, since they couldn't include everyone!!😎

[@CMissShelleyMichelle]

Ian Falconer Still wearing his Kimono?

[@sabrinapittsley2304]

This guy is totally freaking amazing. Love his playing , his singing, and his unique clothing style. Total package.

[@metronorthwtrain1452]

This song by SRV is still relevant today. Timeless song. Great guitarist and lyricist. Sadly he left too soon.

[@seangallagher674]

A legend, SRV! So, so sad he's gone but his music still lives on!!!

[@Qubic-lg2vq]

So much Albert King in his playing .

[@finster444k]

Imagine being such a badass you walk into any bar/club & blow them away like Vaughan did !

[@billchew450]

Try any arena

[@mirchavgust4015]

SRV forever

[@mikeyt22003]

Thank you Stevie 💫

[@nathanrieke5061]

This is easily one of my top 5 favorite songs of all time. Great blues-rock jam from start to finish. Oh, and Stevie's guitar solo, that starts at 1:56? It's just EPIC. I don't use that word often, as I think it's over-used, but I think it's appropriate here. RIP SRV. You are missed every single day, and not a day goes by that I don't listen to this song at least once.

[@walterbugbee9278]

Me too Natalie.Used to come to Nemohis around 85-87 .Memphis in May.Which is where l live.Stevie Ray Vaughn was Definitely an Eoic Guitarist and Vocalist.l sure miss Him.May S.R.V. R.I.P..😇🎸🎤🎶💯

[@jamescoleakaericunderwood2503]

Not a day has gone by in the last seven years that I haven't lived this song 🤷✌️🙋

[@christophergallagher531]

All these years, gone. I needed a shot of Stevie. Chose this. Chris

[@zeekmx1970]

I love it when he double pumps the string. NOBODY should underestimate that double stop bend vibrato at the intro either.

[@lukel121]

So much control, its unbelievable.

[@richardray2303]

The song that actually got me hooked on SRV as a young teen.

[@stevieray667]

Me thoo

[@nicholascoggins2701]

Richard Ray I’m only 15 and this beets the hello out of today’s music

[@betsymilwee8446]

I got hooked on Texas Flood at El Macombo!! I get chills all over when I watch him!

[@metsot]

Yeah, flawless

[@green_bay_cheesehead1248]

Lol I’m 13

[@nathanrieke5061]

This is one of my favorite songs of all time. Nothing else even comes close, period. SRV was well ahead of his time, and he died WAY too soon. The solo alone, which runs from 1:55 to 2:48, is truly epic, and it alone worth listening to this song several times. LONG LIVE SRV!

[@tastemaker_87]

I had to comment on this too. It's impossible to not be moved by that solo

[@richardporter7755]

That base line is vicious and that snare drum with stevie at lead .........perfection.....nuff said.....

[@fabijanbaric9816]

Well said!!!!!

[@lancecohen9950]

I play bass, and It's cool, but a really simple bass line..

[@michellelopez5407]

Southern boy blues & jazz such magic fingers 🎸❤

[@davekrell1403]

Let's hope and wish. That today will be a good day.

[@aaronhadley3454]

The bass in this song is absolutely phenomenal

[@byronstephens4442]

Underrated Should Be Mentioned With The Greatest Of All Time

[@vojislavoluic4339]

Sjajna stvar........hvala ti SRV........kad slusas - do daske i odjebes sve

[@ramiz110]

Day by day, night after night Blinded by the neon light Hurry here, hustling there No one's got the time to spare Money's tight, nothing free Won't somebody come and rescue me I am stranded, caught in the crossfire Stranded, caught in the crossfire Tooth for tooth, eye for an eye Sell your soul just to bop on by Beggin' for a dollar, stealin' a dime Come on can't you see that I'm Stranded, caught in the crossfire I am stranded, caught in the crossfire I need some, kind of kindness Some kind of sympathy, oh no (Lead) Save the strong, lose the weak Never turning the other cheek Trust nobody, don't be no fool Whatever happened to the golden rule

[@suzanne1430]

It's sale your soul just to buy buy buy .not bop on by..lol

[@meggiewillis9705]

@@suzanne1430 right.

[@jeffhull6049]

I wrote it

[@Kots2016]

For me---the BEST guitarist who ever lived! Miss him so much!!

[@HMMELD]

There are some pretty good guitarists not many people ever heard of, they just didn't get their big lucky break. I saw one named Slink Rand who could give SRV and Nugent snd Hendrix a run for their money.

[@davidmcmahon5991]

Me also😢💘🙏

[@rhondab.e8545]

Stevie's true voice sings through his guitar. Even in the company of legends he is amazingly unique.

[@philipconboy3712]

28 years today

[@kencorsiglia7181]

YES WE ARE CAUGHT IN A CROSS FIRE. WHAT A CLASSIC.

[@kimberlyl9844]

In the decades since SRV's untimely passing, he has, like all great artists who die too soon, achieved a mythical status among the guitar Gods. While there are many who can lay claim to the title "G.O.A.T," none can and wouldn't say that they were better than the Man from Texas. R.I.P Stevie. Rest assured that your music will not diminish with the passage of time.

[@ShanDaR778]

Dude was just AWESOME!!!...❤❤❤❤

[@thehood5079]

SRV was my growing up years. Fucking dude was awesome! 62 and feeling a little old…LOL….but still young at heart$

[@dawnrudolf8379]

My son, Damon, plays the heck out of this song! He plays Stevie’s part, of course. Proud Mom here.

[@B3ASToFaCookie]

That snare, Stevie's guitar, and Stevie's voice make for an eargasm 🤘

[@progmeup]

I think Reese Wynans' incredible Hammond B3 work also deserves some appreciation. Reese actually co-wrote the song.

[@deborahparham3783]

The thing that was so incredible about the way Stevie played was that he never held anything back. When he touched the strings on his guitar music surged out of every cell in his body. Full tilt and wide open all the way. No one else even comes close.

[@CharlesRonald-sc9zb]

Hi, how are you? 🙂

[@deborahparham3783]

​@@CharlesRonald-sc9zb Still caught in the crossfire and missing SRV.

[@CharlesRonald-sc9zb]

@@deborahparham3783 It’s a pleasure to meet you through these network I am Charles Where are you from and where do you live?

[@18BIG78]

Still listening September 2022 I'm 64 now and I miss my friend SRV

[@nic5754]

Yeah SRV and his voice surely not appreciated. Guitar playing ... one of the best .......... ever

[@Bocephus_92]

The reason I hold a guitar in my hands is because of Stevie Ray Vaughn.. My hero, my inspiration! Thank you SRV & Double Trouble! #LegendsNeverDie

[@stevieray667]

Relate t you

[@vanjaradulovic8656]

m2

[@noahredwine8021]

Same, srv bb king and clapton.

[@WarriorMigs24]

You're right

[@misterx4757]

Same bro!

[@jackspry9736]

RIP and long live Stevie Ray Vaughan (October 3, 1954 - August 27, 1990), aged 35 You will always be remembered as a legend.

[@scorpichella]

I think this vid has aged really well. When you think of many vids from the same era especially.

[@georgebrooks7809]

shore doo miss this good ol boy😪

[@roxiecorbin4121]

I miss ya Stevie, Damn Chopper crash in Wisconsin. We Lost a Great one way too soon.

[@lancel71]

This man for many yrs was controlled by addiction. Ultimately, he beat his addictions and lived sober for over 4 yrs and that shows me he was more of a badass than I first realized! Rip SRV

[@chuckdeluca1586]

srv was best blues guitarist ever!

[@Steven-zg5bq]

wow, a one in a lifetime talent.........so glad I experienced it

[@Kriskae]

can't believe so many dislikes. how can you not love Stevie Ray Vaughn. I love him

[@joannhunter-kemp1243]

This is PLAYIN!!

[@wondershpiel]

SRV, Billy Gibbons, Keith Richards, Gary Clark Jr. and the others who brought/bring the blues to the mainstream and new generations deserve a special place in heaven. That place has an open bar, of course.

[@anitavassar1]

I know your under Crossfire. You stand or you fall. I love you.

[@NostalgiaMan]

This is a sound this entire decade is not capable of recreating due to lack of talent.

[@JimmyBags69]

I wouldn't say lack of talent. Lack of taste, most definitely.

[@metsot]

There's plenty of talent in today's young artists ..it's not recognized that well ..or smthg.

[@Tonetwisters]

@@metsot One of the editors of "Guitar Player" Magazine once said it best when he said something like, "I know there are some serious players out there who will never see the light of day, who are as good or better than the "stars." He was right. There is a lot of talent and a lot of songwriters out there who will never be given a chance because of the "in crowd" gate keepers. Trust me.

[@TheTenngoat]

100% accurate. However, I would say that the lack of talent/taste has been absent for LONGER than a decade. It is comical how the youth of today naturally gravitate toward the rock music of the 70's, 80's and early 90's. Why is that? Because they obviously recognize the talent in the ability to play a real freakin' instrument, the quality of the song writing and the overall artistry that has been lacking for (in my opinion) at least 20 years. Good post!!

[@landenguitar1305]

@@Tonetwisters I massively agree with this.. it just takes time... sometimes too long

[@williejones2139]

Stevie Ray Vaughn great classic singer R.I.P my brother love you always.

[@Turtle-ep5ci]

SRV insisted and persisted and didn't take no on being taught by B.B. king. Couldn't have asked and learned from any better of a good friend!

[@JosephDuncan-jj1yl]

Still the greatest