Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble - Riviera Paradise (Live From Austin, TX)

Stevie Ray Vaughan performing "Riviera Paradise" live in Austin, TX
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[@TheGeorgiaRover]

Played this for my father as he was slipping away. In his last hours he was very restless. But when he heard this, he completely calmed down. Not long after, that was it. This song was always special before that, but it’s beyond special now, for sure.

[@helenafranca4077]

This is so beautiful to know... music has Always been soothing in so many ways... God bless you, for having played for your dad... gee... This got me emotional. ...

[@snarecat3441]

God bless you & your father.. 🙏🏻✌️

[@helenafranca4077]

@poom nulong i can"t Understand what you wrote.... Thank you

[@patbelcher2712]

I am so very sorry for your loss. My precious husband passed away on Father's Day 2022, only five weeks after we learned he had lung cancer. That is when I discovered first hand that music calms those who are in transition, and makes their passing much easier for them. I hope that when my time comes to leave this life, someone will love me enough to let me leave in the peace that hearing a favorite song brings.

[@chadanding8692]

❤️🙏

[@rodrigoaquinoofficial]

One of the best instrumental songs in universe.

[@roberthitchcock7214]

He was just getting started. We love you Stevie. 💜

[@darronbrown9212]

An absolute masterpiece

[@scharryolds7989]

Absolutely! However, Lenny does it for me! Most beautiful instrumental I have ever heard!

[@kayesetchfield9089]

​@@scharryolds7989They're both beautiful beyond words.

[@JohnDoa1980]

​@scharryolds7989 I'm sorry but who or what are you referring to when you say Lenny?

[@BobAutobee]

I played this song at my Son's funeral. He was 23 and this was one of his favorite songs!!❤ I

[@ericmeyers5576]

Sorry about your Son May he REST IN PEACE..If you want something cool to do. Put Headphones on Play this song sit back and close your eyes and just listen to It.

[@mariojutic6609]

My condolences for your loss my brother! May god bless his soul❤❤❤

[@user-nh6lb6hv8x]

Sorry about you Son Man ,be strong Man,,,,,,,,

[@user-nh6lb6hv8x]

Piano solo the best ❤❤❤

[@VLVanDerMerwe]

If this man’s music isn’t playing at my funeral, I’m not going.

[@Power_Press711]

It hardly ever gets said, but... what a killer, killer band he had behind him

[@williamparker1085]

exactly

[@jeffdemarcus2434]

You ain't kidding...those guys are super and legendary...

[@louiesalinas4720]

yes ssir

[@talibe801]

Best of the best..all

[@sundarmann6167]

My thoughts..

[@midnitesunblues]

Riviera Paradise is Stevie's masterpiece.

[@NHorst]

Interisting chords! 🎶

[@brun00c]

what??

[@deepanddirty1125]

I think every song of Stevie its a masterpiece. But yes, thats a diferent wave

[@acooper11397]

For me it's little wing. But this song is amazing still.

[@DaddyO_Joe]

For me, it’s the this one and Tin Pan Alley. Both masterpieces 🙂

[@lazyboylarry4345]

This song is proof that SRV was a genius, and not a one trick pony. He played blues and that was his bread and butter but he could also play jazz.

[@ericmeyers5576]

And yet young people have no Clue about the Blues, or Guitar players.

[@skipneumann1]

2023 and we are all still admiring and loving SRV’s playing

[@barbarascotto3873]

3023 they're gonna be doing the same.

[@tylerevans2789]

There's a lot of times I drift off into other genres but always once a year I have to come back and listen to this and Little Wing by SRV. Damn do I wish he was still here.

[@JaxenB]

SRV is the greatest to ever flick a string imo

[@elainemeyer5062]

@@tylerevans2789 For you it’s maybe once a year that you come back to listen to this, but for me it’s EVERY SINGLE DAY! ❤ it so much that I can’t help myself from getting lost in this SRV 🎸 instrumental, soothing and relaxing sound! I also wish he was still here with us - I’d buy tickets to see him in concert in a heartbeat if he was - such a loss of a young, talented musician 😥!

[@trevormeredith3709]

We wont have another like him for 1,000 years

[@ramonrey77]

"This goes out to everybody who's still suffering in any way"

[@Reese2279]

the brothers in the "first reaction" videos should see this.

[@subversivelysurreal3645]

Ramonrey77 : Such a beautiful soul.

[@22guitarz]

Whenever I'm down about something going on in my life.. I listen to this song and I will automatically feel much better.. o;)

[@BarbButler]

💕 💞 💓 💗 💖

[@freefree2021]

I suffer from Hemroids, Does this go out to me as well?

[@jacquelineroy1087]

When my son was 19, he introduced me to SRV. He is now 3 months away from 50 and he still loves this music. In fact he owns at least 10 guitars and can play just as well, well not really but pretty close. Thank God for my son because at 70, I still love to groove with SVR. I hope to see him in heaven someday. I will...xoxo

[@jesusheals2]

That is beautiful-and you absolutely will!!!!

[@TheStrataminor]

@@jesusheals2 Well assuming SRV believed in Jesus's redemptive work....in heaven we won't really care who is there or not,,,I think that we'll just be happy to be there! Peace to all!

[@otisbentley7568]

Oh, you are in for the most beautiful arrival in to Heaven that anyone could ask for!

[@Tonetwisters]

Thatta girl. I believe Stevie Ray found Jesus somewhere close to the end ... Ours is a merciful God, who gave him just enough time to clean up his life and come to his Savior. Time is running out. We'll see him sooner than people believe.

[@aaronstandingbear]

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[@bbb462cid]

When Stevie dedicated the song to anyone who was suffering, he damned well meant what he said. I don't know if we were simply blessed to have him or if we were cursed to have lost him, but Stevie gave so much I guess we must have been blessed.

[@nicolasmorin4071]

He was definitely unique and a source of inspiration for many of us. Wherever we are from, SRV had that special gift, to reach anyone's heart.

[@davidl570]

After he became clean and sober (and born again), he once said that we are put on this earth to help each other---his music was his way of doing that (especially when it came to stuff like this). Thanks for sharing your gift, SRV!

[@bbb462cid]

@@davidl570 right on

[@jwichman9]

Blessed for sure

[@stacyblue1980]

Blessed. Very blessed, we are.

[@tagah1]

What a privilege for the ones that saw SRV playing live.

[@xers999]

One of the most beautiful piece of music ever written...

[@cynthiamadrid1430]

A PEACEFUL CONFIRMATION A LONGING IS IN THE STARS ..

[@lucianafarias7028]

increadible

[@lucianafarias7028]

better cuidar man ever...

[@lucianafarias7028]

better guitar man ever!!!!

[@danielryan9076]

I don't believe it was written on paper, but taken with him.

[@one_exp99]

I hope the audiences knew how lucky they were to witness the greatest guitarist in the history.

[@fredsrv]

When I lived in Austin (86-92) I saw Stevie a number of times! My all time greatest show I went to was Nov. 89,at the Frank Erwin Center in Austn Stevie Ray Vaughan & Jeff Beck! They were both on fire that night for sure!

[@reuben433]

@@fredsrv fav song?

[@fredsrv]

@@reuben433 ,Slow jam definitely Rivera Paradise, Fast jam Rude Mood!

[@reuben433]

@@fredsrv I think that pride and joy is his best song,but I love the solo on the youtube live version of look at little sister

[@alanmartinez1025]

Idk about the greatest but one of them for sure

[@ricksmith5230]

We are all suffering. We miss you.

[@beautifulleopard3929]

Now this is real music Ladies and Gentlemen. ......

[@michaelprice7005]

The greatest Austin City Limits episode ever shown.

[@stevenbaker4220]

Michael Price. I agree. At least the best I have seen.

[@jr-xs9tf]

The one with Eric Johnson was close.....just close.

[@TURK_182]

I still remember the very first time I saw this, stoned af looking for something to watch on tv & I come across this guy playing the fuck outta his guitar on PBS, I fell in love instantly!

[@cassianandor4103]

There has been hundreds of ACL episodes at this point, and I haven't seen them all, so I can't say that for sure, but I can't really imagine many, if any, being better.

[@idelliceetta4799]

I love this from PBS --- Austin City Limits!!! Hope they don't take away PBS!!!! I TRULY MISS MR. STEVIE RAY💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔💔 RIP

[@TOXICxNaTionZ]

That man on keys has soul too.

[@aleksandarangelov6572]

He plays with Joe Bonamassa now, i watched him play just before a month here in Zürich. Outstanding!

[@ngirabedechal]

I love that solo so much i feel like im cheating on stevie

[@mcspankies1799]

@@aleksandarangelov6572 i got to see him with joe back in February

[@andykerste1]

Reese Winans

[@andrewdaniluks5020]

He sure does but unfortunately he ain't got the feel like stevie does

[@IndependentMindWoman]

Is this what heaven sounds like…

[@Madmaxx0829]

I’ve watched this literally 100 times….and i never get tired of it….Stevie just feels it…nothing short of amazing…. he’ll never die…

[@fsxvideosa320]

I envy the people in that audience.

[@keithroberts4028]

Amen!

[@chocolate-yoddah]

There have been so few instruments as finely tuned as Stevie. He melded into his guitars. He didn't play music. He was music. Whatever was in his heart, came out through his hands perfectly. This is just beautiful.

[@scharryolds7989]

Exactly!

[@patricksheehan151]

Beautifully said.

[@mre1love1love]

👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿

[@stirfinan1]

What a lovely tribute . Well done you .

[@williamborger8554]

Well spoken… timeless

[@ceemac5656]

So soulful, shaken but not stirred, Stevie. My Auntie was a straight BB King fan. When I was growing up that is all she played. When I got older, I heard Stevie, I was amazed! I took the tape to her and let me tell you, from my Aunt, she said, "A white man playing and singing like that, surely he's got that BB thang, he is a soul Brother! She was from the deep south, she knew the blues. She was simply amazed at Stevie. She became his number one fan after that. No higher compliment can I give than this of my Auntie's experience. She was moved by Stevie, and Stevie was justified as a blues artist to her. RIP Stevie, you are loved and you live in our hearts and minds.

[@claytonsims4511]

Is anyone else’s entire body covered in goosebumps? Pure magic right here.

[@aloeocpmerfg7103]

Was a living Master! how did he come up the feelings is unreal still ,and he play it

[@Staysinmylane]

Every time since the first time

[@TheStrataminor]

Nope...

[@michaelsteven1090]

Never again..music is lifeless these days..Ironic, huh?

[@wesleykelly7597]

yup goose bumps everytime miss you stevie

[@TheMagazinedude]

So clean it kills 99.9% of the bacteria

[@Jake4211-]

Dude, that's the best comment I've seen on YT...BWAAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!

[@eyeswideopenharmony8239]

Killing COVID in 2021

[@mra3822]

Saw this on cliffs of dover too

[@danielluqueromero5939]

E velda

[@JomaCorp]

Nice comment...

[@angelpatricioulloazambrano6816]

Why he is underrated

[@pikesk8er235]

This goes out to anyone suffering in anyway😔 depression..there's nothing worse imo that horrible empty homesick feeling that never goes away all..this masterpiece does help alot

[@eddysgaming9868]

Been there. All this is is momentary and will pass. Don't give up.

[@hobie1dog]

hell yes, well said.

[@Slugg-O]

The Stratocaster is a difficult instrument to master and to say that Stevie made it look easy would be an understatement. He touched countless lives with this song when it was recorded just as he still does today. No exaggeration here. The man had a gift that could be seen, heard and felt in the soul and he shared it with everyone. I've read stories about some very well respected musicians who appeared humble and kind until a story eventually emerged that showed their true colors and busted their perfect image wide open, but not SRV. He battled his demons like many great artists but never, not a single time, did I ever read or hear anything about him being a jerk or anything less than the humble, kind and giving person we saw on stage. He was genuine. You don't have to like his music but if you listen to this song and don't get where I'm coming from then I feel sorry for you because you're missing one of life's greatest gifts.

[@netrioter]

You need Rory Gallagher in your life...Jimi called him the best in the world for a reason. Master of the Stratocaster

[@Slugg-O]

@@netrioter Rorey was phenomenal. Another one gone too soon.

[@finkboy66]

He played with telephone cables as strings - anywhere from .012 to .017 depending on his finger strength at the time. The old guitar playing adage that the heavier the strings, the bigger the sound was certainly true in his case

[@alexlazarescu3869]

The only thing i disagree with is the stratocaster claim you made at the start. Give SRV a cigar box guitar and a slide and hell still rock better than most. Its about mastering the guitar in general, nothing to do with the model.

[@wannaberabbi9302]

Guilherme Gonçalves interesting analogy. I started out with 10s on a strat while most people would start out on 9s and that made a lot of difference regarding my playing. I remember how painful bending was on those strings when I was starting to build callouses.

[@franz909]

If you don't have any SRV in your collection ,you're violating quarantine rules ....

[@kanasatka1]

I am especially fond of the SRV and Albert King In Session

[@halfogre6373]

Johnny Copeland and Stevie Tin Pan Alley but yes Stevie let Albert do everything cause he loved albert

[@collinward2995]

i feel that, people gonna see this comment years from now and not have a clue lmao

[@blacklight4460]

Fuck their rules, but get your SRV anyway.

[@getredytagetredy]

Feck your slave think

[@yazbit]

This one going out to everyone who’s still suffering in any way 💕

[@garymelnyk7910]

We Ukrainians appreciate your kind thought!

[@pasxizeis]

Searching for the comments because I couldn't remember the exact way he told it. Thanks

[@iamhere444]

SRV making the guitar sound liquid as if it was water. Incredible masterpiece.

[@lisastultz1425]

I never really thought of SRV being such an emotional jazz musician. Man, he makes me feel every note.

[@j.rollinsbrunson3671]

Lisa, He is one of the great blues guitarists of our time. There would be no such thing as blues if not for emotion. Feelings are what all blues songs are about !

[@billridge7854]

Children-Children It's music.now it will the Underrated thing .

[@exovaprod6835]

It's more about blues and feeling, not really jazz😅 I mean, he does feel every fucking note and that's so great

[@billridge7854]

@@exovaprod6835 You can't see Johnny Winter shake rattle & roll every stroke

[@ApostleDavidETaylor]

Well, jazz is derived from blues, so that makes sense…

[@lindenblack2172]

The first time I heard this, it literally gave me the chills. Turn out the lights, close your eyes, and let the music take you to another plane of existence.

[@beautifulleopard3929]

Yes

[@CPUMaster500]

"This song goes out to anyone who's still suffering in any way" RIP Stevie

[@midnitesunblues]

Isn't it great to know that we can come back and listen to this any time we are suffering in any way.

[@andykerste1]

And i have time and again. Masterpiece

[@martinwarford3425]

SRV's first words in this video define who he was...a humble, beautiful soul.

[@BarbButler]

💕 💞 💓 💗 💖

[@emirkorkmaz4023]

Guitar players would know how hard to play this good while your tone is that clean. You have literally zero chance to make a mistake. Even the slightest note or mistake that doesn't belong to the song will reveal himself and sound HUGE. The man was an amazing guitar player. RIP Stevie.

[@ajh.7]

It sounds like he has a pretty heavy noise pedal, and yet is still able to play such dynamics, crazy

[@slimmyjimmy2848]

That's why in my opinion you should try to learn every song on acoustic or at least on a really clean tone so you hear every mistake.

[@petergrunwald7442]

The god father of guitar and blues. Unforgettable.

[@Plak2TS]

I just can't get enough of Reese Wynans

[@lindacaldwell6251]

This is the song that the angels request constantly in heaven......

[@michaelkavanagh1645]

nice one Linda, first time listen to it..a paris feel ..he's chaming ever angel up there..

[@kevinsnider8861]

152 people are confused. The rest of us are amazed. OMG

[@donnaoberlin915]

152 hearing impaired

[@barbarascotto3873]

Just pity them

[@HERNAN1960]

Less than 2%, don't worry

[@rustinpieces1]

This song always makes me cry, makes life worth living, hearing the beautiful music we can make. We are so lucky footage of SRV exists. Legend.

[@judithhill8290]

P

[@MrMnchstr]

When he hits that harmonic and depresses the string behind the nut I immediately get tears........you can't watch him and not experience loss, then he makes the guitar cry and you have to cry with it.

[@LauRoot892]

@@MrMnchstr Hello 👋

[@tedhicks6416]

Legit legend! Gone before his time !

[@joshuaryanrichards]

Just thought the same thing. I learned guitar because of Dime, but SRV has kept my heart since my father showed me his tunes when I discovered music as a kid. This is such a great example of his mastery at guitar, he could do spastic playing so well I forget he could bridge R&B and even Jazz.

[@hys1171]

Probably the best version of this song..

[@josephballerini3730]

The dynamics and restraint kills me. He’s so moving in his playing.

[@spamwagon]

I just finished saying goodbye to my Siberian dog buddy, Jett who had to be put down (cancer). Sitting in my car afterward, Riveria Paradise was on the stereo and I cannot say how it soothed my aching soul. Thanks Stevie. I needed that badly.

[@kevinb3812]

I feel you, man! We lost two dear cats earlier this year.

[@suttonem48]

Heard this dozens of times and still knocks me out . Never enough.

[@LauRoot892]

Sutton

[@natemickens88]

That intro goes str8 thru my mind, body & soul....Dayum!!!!!!🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@kleahy106]

Perfect music...every note.

[@tracycallahan7783]

I know what you mean...

[@topraman4672]

youre gay this shits mid

[@jeffthomas6859]

Truly, one of perhaps 5 most beautiful songs ever played by the best Guitar Player ever on this Earth, nobody else but Mr. Stevie Ray Vaughan crying, laughing and loving this 9 minutes and 13 seconds of pure joy at Austin City Limits. May God keep Stevie in our hearts forever!

[@landofodin]

Reese was on FIRE this night as well.

[@jolsn42]

I was introduced to SRV by my son. I've been a fan of Jazz my entire life, but this man's talents just blew me away. This is perhaps, no definitely, the most beautiful song that I've ever heard. It encompasses every human emotion , love, heartbreak, hope. I hope that everyone can agree.

[@judithmcdonald2838]

I tend to agree. Jazz, blues.

[@judithmcdonald2838]

It is the best yup

[@judithmcdonald2838]

So sorry he had to die in a plame crash.

[@n00bie96]

Word. I listen to Jazz more than anything and this is by far my favorite work of SRV. The feeling that is conveyed by the melodic composition is truly heavenly. He is a musical genius

[@Hi_i_am723]

Ur son had great taste

[@toddmichelfelder3417]

Some songs shouldn’t have a limit on “likes”, this is definitely one of them!!!

[@markkennard861]

Stevie passed when i was 30. Now im 61 and just cant get enough. I wont stop buying until i have every album.

[@beautifulleopard3929]

Facts

[@scottmonroe6522]

One of the best piano solos I’ve ever heard, just beautiful.

[@canadablake]

Reese Wynans chewed that piano up and spit it out.

[@tuleralph6031]

Reese is still playing. Lately was with Joe Bonamassa at red rocks.🎵👍

[@broncodude6299]

@@tuleralph6031 and he is STILL KILLING IT. Just love what he brings to both bands.

[@carlwilliams6977]

@@tuleralph6031 He's been playing fairly regularly with JB. The concert at the Greek is unbelievable! Hard to believe it's the same guy until he hits the keys!

[@ektorbazaldua]

Listen to “Crush” by bob Reynolds, it has a amazing piano solo 👍🏻 I love piano solos and I’m always looking for a good one ✌🏼

[@daveallman3981]

How have we gotten away from this kind of music? RIP Stevie Ray.

[@objectivitycave11]

too much sinth

[@MrRyder2U]

Dave Allman Looks like you answered your own question.

[@tejasmathad7188]

world's getting dumber!!

[@Hags665]

Money

[@daveallman3981]

You're right, I never looked at it that.way...

[@bradleyjacked]

Truth is suffering. What a beautiful song.

[@Mopartoolman]

Stevie Ray was the best, no question. He played from the heart, and he had more soul than anyone else out there! I am so glad, and quite proud of the fact that I got to see him just a year before he passed. We all love you Stevie, and may God’s speed be with you!!!

[@elSqueakador]

Where did you see him and please try to put into words what it was like?

[@Angelo-kv7qp]

I grew up listening to Carlos Santana, and I have to agree with you. Stevie was the best. He could play anything, Blues, Soul , Rock and put them together at any time.

[@Mopartoolman]

Same here. I was actually listening to Santana before I found out about Stevie Ray. I still listen to both of them every day.

[@Angelo-kv7qp]

@@Mopartoolman I just saw Santana on UTube. His concert, invite Stevie Ray, Jimmy Vaughan, and guitarist from Fabulous Thunder Birds from Costa Mesa , California,1988

[@badlt1969]

We're all still suffering Stevie.

[@HaplessHarvey]

Im 61 yrs old and hearing this for the 1st time, WOW!😮

[@therowen]

SRV’s Masterpiece…

[@freerein4074]

I still tear up after all these years whenever I listen to this song and watch this video. Irreplaceable.

[@jacobc.3694]

I'm 15 and my dad introduced me to SRV almost 3 years ago. Now SRV is half my playlist.

[@graxjpg]

Check out Eddie Hazel (“Games, Dames, and guitar thangs”, and funkadelics “maggot brain”) and Steve hillage (“Fish rising” and “green”)

[@briansprinkle7855]

The best thing you can ever do is introduce your children to this man's gift...I heard one song in 1980 when I was 15 and never looked back...

[@bwustinbweem]

My dad did the same for me. I started playing guitar because of Led Zeppelin but once he showed me srv that’s what kept me playing the guitar

[@st0a]

Based!

[@user-kw3sw5gd1y]

God, I love this song

[@jesseserna8424]

This is the most beautiful guitar sound , I’ve ever heard !! 🙌🏼🎸

[@shadeyuki]

SRV + Stratocaster

[@briansprinkle7855]

Every...Single...Note... perfect... not one out of place, missed, muffed, or mis-struck... the same is true with every piece of music I've heard of his. Immeasurable Talent...

[@joshuaryanrichards]

Even if he played a note that was "off" or unintended, it would be bent it to his will and it would sound as if it belonged, mortals would struggle to find flaws in his music. You can tell the heavy strings he uses in this footage and if you play get an idea of the intensity of playing ultra-bright 13's and shredding your fingers for art. I used 11's and complain after teaching lessons....

[@musicilham]

@@joshuaryanrichards man you can not really play clean even ur are a good player like srv or whatever

[@michaelmcjilton2079]

He does fudge a note at around 00:47 but recovers like a pro.

[@whirekobzin]

2:00

[@brennerholloman8379]

@@musicilham I get it, but this is filmed in Austin after he had 'cleaned up '! Amazing but true my friend. This is at Zilker Park "Autitorium Shores ' right on Town Lake! Stevie was the best.!! Swaweeetness, Happy Birthday SRV!

[@brightpower22]

At 5:40 I love how he just flows like water...I miss him. No one has ever come close to SRV.

[@NeonhunterCM]

He flows like a RIVER.... no?

[@kiranez6095]

Truth, he was unique

[@jamesvalls8530]

Just keeps going. At a furious pace!

[@lesheath6216]

Like a Texas Flood!

[@suzysrvgirl4ever164]

And I very seriously doubt that anyone will ever get remotely close to playing like he did. He felt everything he played. He played with such fervor, passion, soulfulness and effortless brute strength and never, ever seemed lost as to what he would play next. He was coming from someplace so deep and beautiful that there’s no one you can compare him to. God, I still miss him so very much. I will never get over his passing 😔

[@34northmarketingcompany37]

I was 6 years old and camping with my dad the first time I heard this song. It was a terrible storm that night and we were forced to spend the night in the car on an overlook. SRV Rivera Paradise then became my favorite song. I made him play it for ...2 hours straight, on a cassette tape mind you. We would play it and rewind it over and over, while the rain poured and lightning struck all around. I attribute this moment in life to be the main reason I play blues guitar now. This is a beautiful composition!

[@FloridaManMatty]

34 North Marketing Company I had a similar experience, only I was a little older, was stuck on I95 due to a huge accident ahead of us, and the song was “Cliffs of Dover” by Eric Johnson. My dad wasn’t into the guitar players I was all about at the time, but he LOVED that song, so we played it, rewound, played...for over an hour. Here’s to otherworldly talent, circumstance, and great dads everywhere!

[@lovelyfox9689]

I used to do that to a cassette tape of tracks and lines by Eric Clapton ❤️

[@shaunwarren7400]

That’s a beautiful story

[@The_Winter_Warlock]

Do you think that Stevie's delicate plucks of the cords caused the lightning, makes you think!

[@mauriciocovarrubias562]

Bro. thats a great story, thanks to share

[@mistabimbims6198]

6:32 the sound of him hitting the bridge right before picking up the whammy bar and doing that note is so spine chilling it's ridiculous

[@KaiserBlade]

That's picking above the nut. The bridge is at the bottom of the strings. But yes it's great.

[@mistabimbims6198]

​@@KaiserBlade no, im talking about RIGHT before that. I mean the little echo right before the first note of him hitting the nut and whammying the note.

[@user-dr6vx1me3s]

To anybody still suffering... One of the top guitar players of all times...just wonder what and why he composed this Beauty of song ...regardless of that , thanks Steve.... Your song makes me feel better...in memory of my loved wife..❤

[@itguru2037]

She’s no longer suffering champ. Listen and close your eyes and she is right next to you smiling.

[@user-dr6vx1me3s]

@@itguru2037 God Bless you champ..... You made my day..!!! Will do that right now

[@boguitar87]

Nobody has come close ever since. The last real guitar icon.

[@lawrencesnyder]

Joe Bonamassa

[@boguitar87]

@@lawrencesnyder not even close imo

[@killinbildvow80]

Johnny Winter. Come on.

[@lemi6533]

It may sound funny to many folks, but John Mayer.

[@boguitar87]

@@lemi6533 Mayer is a great player and I like a lot of his stuff. However Stevie was an icon. It takes more than being a great player to become an icon.

[@morganalvarez5925]

He makes that guitar sound so effortless there isn't a guitarist on this planet who could play like him

[@ericbrewerguitar1499]

People try. Some guys are in the ballpark, Kenny Wayne or John Mayer for example, but they really aren’t anywhere close to getting the tone, phrasing, groove and pure raw emotion that SRV channeled into his playing

[@JediHobbit007]

@@ericbrewerguitar1499 I used to say the same thing until I heard Gary Moore "The Loner Live". Give it a listen and prepare to lose all ability to speak. kzbin.info/www/bejne/mnKrgH-igaeii6M&start_radio=1

[@giorgosarkham5611]

@@JediHobbit007 Agree i love Gary Moore but he is nowhere close to SRV

[@Nitsua_Atayha]

Look up philip sayce...

[@JVolpe-qg4en]

@@giorgosarkham5611 its a tie, same level of feeling, just listen the live performances of the loner, still got the blues and parisiene walkaways

[@thomasprejean2107]

One of the prettiest songs ever. This version was on his best hits.

[@bamaman2431]

As I sit here in nowhere Alabama by a fire sipping whiskey looking at the stars this song is perfect man

[@serhiikyrychenko9757]

Dude, you still had access to the Internet in nowhere Alabama. Cool

[@TheChaneSmoker]

We all know he's in his trailer drinking kool-aid out of a dirty mayonnaise jar.

[@briansprinkle7855]

that's the best place to sip whiskey... by an open fire

[@jonnehayesjr.9299]

@@TheChaneSmoker Truth hurts 🤕 😆😆😆

[@jimmiekeeling925]

I hear you brother, right next door here in AUGUSTA, GEORGIA......never heard this song before.....speechless, heard tons of Stevie, how I missed this ? Amazing.....anybody need MASTER tickets, let me know...?

[@gburcalow]

I visited Stevie's gravesite in Dallas a few months ago. Aside from some guitar picks, to which I contributed one of my favorites that I always carried in my wallet, there was not much in the way of tributes on his gravesite. I am assuming he cemetery removes flowers and such after a certain amount of time. The plot is very small and in a sort of island between roadways. I first heard of Stevie's music when I was working in a nightclub in Dallas. I was into hard rock back then, such as Ozzy, Sabbath, Van Halen, etc. Little did I know that this man would change music forever. This song is one that I would love to be played at my own funeral. Stevie said, "this goes out everybody who is still suffering in any way". In these times, aren't we all? This song has always brought me peace. I know Stevie gave up substance abuse right before his death and was getting his life right. Just hoping I can do the same.

[@benjaminstorez2460]

God bless Stevie Ray Vaughan

[@TrinityBookmaster]

That was beyond beautiful.

[@francoforte-67]

It really doesn't matter if you're listening to the Blues, Rock, R'n'B, Metal, whatever.... This guy deserves all the love and respect in the world. A true giant. Unfortunately left way too early. May God save your soul eternally bro'. ❤️

[@marilynjack720]

So smooth, so soft, when the world is crashing around and Insanity running rampant I can listen to this song and it just doesn't matter

[@kenperk9854]

Stevie Ray kicked his demons and then helped Alabama's legendary guitarist, Wayne Perkins kick his. They looked like brothers.

[@michaelgarrity6090]

Jesus, 30 something years later from having watched that episode of Austin City Limits, the shear artistry and musical virtuosity if Stevie Ray Vaughan playing this song still brings tears to my eyes. This performance of this piece of music by one of the best guitar players who ever lived, still is something transcendent.

[@maureendrozda9033]

Stevie Is Playing This Now In Heaven.....

[@mochahuneb3347]

Plenty of tears here. 💕🥲💕 I miss SRV, lord knows I do.

[@rebeccajones6720]

I cry every time my friend! Gone way to soon!

[@joeday4293]

"This one goes out to everybody who is still suffering in any way." Thirty-two years later, I still suffer your loss every time I hear you play, my friend.

[@lewchowen2735]

Best jazz ever

[@phillipschultz7869]

Thank you Stevie. You healed me. ❤

[@guitarsword1]

I just think SRV is the most soulful guitar player there is.

[@jackiefar1]

A meteor comes around once in a while. Stevie came along once. Riviera Paradise hits home. Enjoy his music. Peace in 2020.

[@juanlayton2848]

Texas Legend....The master of the STRATOCASTER.....been hooked on SRV since I was 14....I'm 50 now.....I named my son Steven Ray....he is now 20...

[@Steven_Ray99]

I'm also 20 and named Steven Ray but after my dad and grandpa. My family calls me Stevie Ray sometimes and it fits because I play guitar too😂. I'm proud to share the same name as SRV.

[@thomasmcevoy5787]

Sorry that he was killed for corporate gain .. Was at last concert .. Saw explosion.. Not way news reported

[@wisdomoverfear2685]

If you look closely you'll see the action on the guitar is absurdly high...with a set of .013 high e. string ! Nobody on this planet could play this on that guitar ! I rember a long time ago reading in a guitar magazine he liked the high action and heavy strings because he wanted his guitar to fight back ! Truly a one of a kind musician ! He was something special and sorely missed !

[@walkerbond1907]

The camera angles and lighting in this recording really show how high his string action was. A true master of his craft.

[@bryanglassglass8971]

Camera work is great!!!

[@aryasenaputra3226]

First thing i notice was how ungodly high his action is

[@patroski-mavoski]

@@aryasenaputra3226 is there a reason why he would have it so high? I've always been taught that having it high is not good. Now I'm here wondering if someone on this level of guitarmanship like SRV has it so high, is it indeed a bad thing?

[@RVAReverendDoctor]

And 13-56 gauge strings, too!

[@aryasenaputra3226]

@@patroski-mavoski no idea man, the only reason i can think of is that to avoid rattling with 13s

[@itsliketryingtofitapowerst1860]

I dont like elevators but if this was their music id never take the stairs again

[@codythedoggo7671]

Best comment lmao

[@polytheneprentiss1534]

so true! good one! I didn't want the song to end!

[@qarkmambush3713]

Good one

[@nohabloemojislosiento4930]

Put this on for your walk up the stairs. Play is loud and let it echo to make the elevator people jealous.

[@butchmitch731]

My man...takes you from the twelfth floor to the 14th Yeah, they always knew to look for me at Papa's Place, when they came in and heard that cool ass tune, on the Oregon border. Yep. Played his heart out on this one. A deaf person could feel. Thank you, Stevie You are loved missed

[@williamtate6268]

At his best. I will always remember watching him play this in Fairbanks AK just before we lost him. He was touring with Joe Cocker. They didn’t sell enough tickets so Joe bailed. I’m glad he did because Stevie played for 3 plus hours and was magnificent!

[@midnitesunblues]

'To anyone suffering in any way.' Those words will continue over the years to bring comfort to me...🎸🎸🎸💔💔💔

[@preving]

31 years ago today, Stevie left us. RIP SRV. My fav guitar player

[@njossas274]

32 Today

[@hrishadrai]

The intro is so satisfying. SRV is the god of all guitarist.

[@davidringo1399]

I am a 45 year guitar player...45 years Ive been playing,,, Stevie Ray makes this song look easy, well it isnt.......He is a master guitarist...I saw him play this on a 12 string acoustic which blew me completely away along with everyone else......Pickers like this come once in a millennium...Effortless genius.....

[@LauRoot892]

David 👋

[@Bradbessett]

Pure magic. This song could be on repeat for the rest of my life and I’d be content. RIP to one of the best to ever pick up a guitar.

[@user-ff4xr5rl4w]

S.R.V. re-invented electric blues. He played every song from his heart and nailed every note! You will never hear the same version of a song twice from Stevie Ray. He is absolutely amazing!

[@hoxtongood]

Я полностью согласен

[@stephenodonnell8023]

true dat

[@csi2448]

This song never fails to take you to a different place. A place of calming and relaxation. I always loved the smile Stevie flashed at Reese after he slayed that keyboard solo. And Stevie's smile at the very end is so bittersweet. To think he was gone less than a year after this performance

[@subversivelysurreal3645]

Timothy Howard : It was so SRV to have said that!

[@rushfanjames2112]

Timothy Howard This masterpiece does that! Some of Johnny Cash’s do that for me also. You just close your eyes and forget about things for awhile. R.I.P. Stevie We all love ya!

[@rushfanjames2112]

Taavi1337 Disagree. The context and mood of the song was perfect for a keyboard solo of that quality.

[@MartinMartinez-ld8qj]

@@Taavi1337 If you don't like this keyboard solo, check out the one from the CD called "Sacred Sources". It's another live performance, but I don't know from which show, or from when.

[@tazmankb26]

Yes it does- I put this one in my will for my kids to play at my memorial. This song always made feel grounded and peaceful

[@roydyck5693]

A co-worker introduced me to SRV's music. I was so enthralled that I said I was going to see this artist in concert. Being the cold-hearted SOB, (NOT orb!), that he was, said to me, "No you're not.". And I said, "Why not?". "Because he's dead". My heart was crushed! "Riviera Paradise" IS my favorite SRV song!!! "When I listen to SRV play, I know I'm in the presence of greatness!". Know who said that? EC!!!!! Quite the compliment, I'd say!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@stevejagger8602]

Another masterclass from SRV. It is in Rivierra Paradiso and Lenny that you hear the real muscianship and gifted playing of Stevie Ray Vaughan.

[@thepolishshop]

I close my eyes and forget about my troubles for awhile.

[@antonioricci5465]

Please KZbin don’t take this down

[@Dannyt077]

It's on the official channel

[@romains4845]

And even if KZbin takes this down, I will upload it again. For mankind needs to know who SRV was and how he made the Stratocaster cries

[@dianeduffcroop8158]

It's wonderful to see a clean and sober Stevie Ray doing his thing! I remember feeling so proud of him kicking drugs and alcohol and coming out better than he ever was!❤

[@JimTurnerTech]

I remember the morning of August 27, 1990. I had just wrapped up a midnight shift at the dark site where I worked back in my days as a spook in Northern Virginia. It was about 7:45 AM Eastern. SRV was playing on DC101 as I drove away from the site. "Hey, pretty cool" I thought. Then they played another. And another, and another. I made it down to Woodbridge on Rt 1 before the DJ broke in and explained that they were playing a tribute to SRV who had perished in a plane crash in the early morning hours. I pulled into the BP station at Old Bridge Rd and sat there in disbelief - numb, weeping. The loss was breathtaking. I have no idea where I went or what I did the rest of that terrible day. It still haunts me even now.

[@jeffreylemal7432]

I woke that day and turned cnn ok.the first thing I heard was that stevie had died in a helicopter crash.went the local tavern and bought a case of beer.went home and played everything I had of him.woke up the next morning spread eagle on the living room floor with the record player still going skip skip.

[@elio361964]

That day I cried

[@luissalazar9229]

That is crazy! Im 23 years old and I’ve always loved this musician in particular, the music in this time hits different its just too much style. When I found out how he died it was devastating to me I wish everyday that he was still alive so that I could’ve worked with him!

[@lonewolffullmoon]

Yup I will always remember!!!

[@darylharvey2865]

When I heard the news, I just stopped what I was doing and just shook my head. Devastated. I had just seen Eric Clapton in concert a couple of weeks before and it had been rumored that SRV was showing up on some of the tour dates. He wasn't at the show I saw, but that's probably a good thing, now that I think about it. Not sure if I could deal with the memory of just having seen him live and then knowing he was gone.

[@timothydillow3160]

"Difficult to play impossible to grasp, music answers every question never asked, a shared common memory of divinity still resonates from our past." td

[@maureendrozda9033]

I Love Stevie's Smile At The Very End....He KNOWS He Has Reached People & Touched Hearts!💕

[@maureendrozda9033]

Soul💞Soul, Stevie!❤😘

[@robertdiggins7578]

Yes, and the sound he was making with his pick at the end. My oldest brother used to do that with his pick and I couldn't ever really make it sing (loudly or quietly)... Until I just watched this ending. Now I think I understand how it's done. First a harmonic bell then the quick motion above the fretboard. I'm going to try it and find out. This is the first time I've seen SRV do it or anybody else. I'm sure it's one of those things really good players know. Anyway, what a beautiful ending, and I think part of that smile was from the last sound he was making on the guitar being a cherry on top of what you said exactly right 👍

[@grantdonley4014]

Absolutely incredible playing and composition!! Beautiful