Stevie Ray Vaughan is a LEGEND (Life Without You REACTION)

[@joegonzales9275]

He's so good that you didn't even notice when he switched the guitars

[@joyous-b8j]

STEVIE SWITCHED FROM A RED GUITAR TO A WHITE GUITAR, THEN HE HAD TO TUNE IT , PLAYED WITH HIS EYES CLOSED, PLAYED ONE HANDED, PLAYED BEHIND HIS BACK, GAVE A GREAT SPEECH , PLAYED WITH HIS TEETH, BROKE A TOOTH, LOOKED FOR IT, HE SAID I LOST A TOOTH AND SMILED!!❤❤❤😍😍😍🐐🐐🐐🎸🔥🤯😱🙀😳😢😢😢😢RIP STEVIE!!!

[@SSPVideo]

The G.O.A.T.

[@WilliamWarlick]

​@SSPVideo My hero, and I'll never recover from his death, it should never have happened. I'll never understand why.

[@WilliamWarlick]

What's so amazing, reactors don't see him switching from an out of tune red Strat to a White Strat and the tech behind him. Sorta sad.

[@kenwilfong7887]

​@@WilliamWarlickI agree they miss so much going on. And their supposed to be paying attention. What's wrong with them?

[@christophermorris7616]

And with a message for all humanity 🍃💥

[@aldobelli8300]

I'm amazed that 98% of reactors never notice the guitar change in this video. Of course he does it so effortlessly and doesn't interrupt the song.

[@757optim]

Agreed. The fact that the camera is zoomed in on Stevie's face while the tech is swapping guitars is part of it, but they often even miss the obvious change of guitar colors. That white Strat with lipstick pickups was a gift from Charley Wirz, the deceased friend of Stevie's who inspired the song, expressing how much Charley was missed.

[@jonathanlindsay4975]

Amen 🙏!!!

[@maryannerazzano7692]

The guitar guts always see it

[@MrEmmert2000]

SRV with Jonny Copeland live, "Tin Pan Alley". Greatest blues duo ever seen.

[@pamelajohnson6199]

Love that one!

[@Al-ym9ju]

I watched a video of someone who worked behind the stage during a concert and told a little story about SRV. Said after a song he stepped back stage to have a callus superglued back on his finger that he ripped it off during play. He strung his guitars with a custom set of GHS Nickel Rockers Strings that he helped to design. I watched another video of a guitar player who strung his guitar with these strings and could not play it very long as he said it ripped the shit out of his fingers. SRV's guitars had a special sweet sound like no other and his playing ability is unbelievable to say the least. R.I.P. SRV!

[@212x3]

Stevie doing "Mary had a little lamb" live at Austin city limits. It's incredible.

[@harrietmiller3982]

Yes from 1989!

[@kencoop5440]

💯

[@StanSwan]

He was 33 when he died in 1990. He used to close his shows with this song. Saw him live.

[@1aleckman1]

Anthony, love your reactions! You've got to check this one out. STEVIE RAY VAUGHAN - Look At Little Sister || a string breaks ||. His E sting breaks around 2:44 and he goes on as if nothing happened and then changes guitars mid song without missing a beat. We're talking Top Tier Professional here. Stevie Ray Vaughan & Jeff Healey - 'Look At Little Sister'. This one is a banger that I'm sure you'll like. He plays along with Jeff Healey and Jeff is blind, but also plays the guitar in such an unconventional way that it will knock your socks off. Enjoy my friend and have a great day!

[@reginastogner9535]

I still am amazed that he plays both lead and rhythm!

[@funnyeveryday-vn3nq]

I've always been amazed that it was just one guitar doing all that!

[@susanboles5587]

Stevie and his guitar are connected in the soul.

[@lisar.6670]

God 'SUPERSIZED' Stevie Ray's 'talent' gene ... RIP Lil' Stevie 🎸

[@andrewoconnell862]

Back story: The white guitar he switched to after breaking the string on the red guitar early in the song, was the guitar Charley Wirz, the owner ofCharley’s Guitar Shop in Dallas, built for him. Stevie wrote "Life Without You" as a tribute to Charlie after passed in 1985. He gives Charlie a shout out at 13:26 In this performance, Stevie also lost his tooth while playing part of the solo with his teeth. GOAT

[@derekpalmer8752]

I had tickets to see him for the first time on 9/23/1990 (2 days before my birthday). Needless to say, it broke my heart when he went down on 8/27/1990. I still have the tickets framed and proudly displayed in my office. GOAT

[@derekpalmer8752]

While attending law school in Lubbock, my dad used to go see him play at the original Stubb's BBQ. Stevie used a stack of 6x9 car speakers and would sit down at the table and play with the audience members sitting right there (keep in my it only had about 10 tables).

[@bella-xp7qd]

Charley was a white custom-made "hardtail" (non-tremolo, fixed bridge) "Stratocaster-style" guitar built by Charley Wirz, a friend of Vaughan's and owner of Charley's Guitar Shop in Dallas. Wirz built it in late 1983, and placed a neck plate on it engraved "To Stevie Ray Vaughan, more in '84". THIS SONG HE WROTE THIS FOR HIS FRIEND CHARLEY WHO PASSED AWAY SUDDENLY.

[@bryankingery1944]

Saw SRV live 5 times. Was lucky enough to meet him backstage where he signed my ticket “SRV” and gave me a guitar pick. I still have both hanging on my wall.

[@jasonwalker7916]

SRV just loved playing. It was said that after one concert, don't remember where. A person went to it and then went to the local bar down the street. AND SRV walked in with guitar in hand, asked to play with the bar band and closed the bar playing with them.

[@jeromiemunoz2920]

No ever mentions how swaggy SRV was. This man had it all going on. Tragic lost to the world for sure.

[@lathedauphinot6820]

You’re exactly right: natural talent plus an unbelievable work ethic. He took his guitar to school every day when he was growing up, talked his way into the clubs and onto the stage at night, fell asleep in class. He played most of the day and most of the night, every day, for many years. He loved it, said he could only communicate through his guitar.

[@joeypeacock1673]

To hear a different side of Stevie, listen to Riviera Paradise. A song for all the people who are hurting. One of his very best and a song that creates a mood/environment much different than most of his songs. A true masterpiece. Love you for diving headfirst into the rabbit hole. Thanks for the reactions. Stay safe.

[@annemaclean6634]

This is fabulous, playing the guitar behind his back again and he just makes it looks so easy! What a charismatic performer Stevie Ray Vaughan was and such a legendary guitarist. You're just spellbound watching him play, you can see he's completely absorbed in the music, it's just wonderful to experience. Thanks for another great reaction, Anthony!😊😊

[@Jules-um4yy]

Hey Anne, his voice reminds me a bit of John Mayer's in this one.

[@patrickjohnson1172]

And in those moments, he was nothing short of the baddest man on the planet.

[@keithlints2514]

"Texas Flood" Live at the El Macombo is the GREATEST PERFORMANCE you will EVER see. The amount of improvisation is obvious.

[@andrewoconnell862]

Undefeated

[@TexasMagnolia]

This right here is The Must react to SRV! The passion, the technical difficulties, SRV dancing with his guitar. The loss of his friend and guitar tech. Miss his every day. (Edit) the donation interruption- disrespectful. Full screen needed!

[@williamcabell142]

Simply the GOAT OF GOATS! 😎🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@deborahhalbert3372]

Also if you want some additional insight into his passion, check out his “Sound Check” video. Makes other performers seem like they’re sleepwalking

[@GBeret83]

"Stevie was an endless, open channel that music just poured out of. He made people who'd never touched a guitar in their life want to pick one up and start playing, and he made those of us who'd played live onstage with him before want to quit."..................Eric Clapton.

[@maryshaw5578]

A lot of people say that the music was in him, and it came out through the guitar.

[@conniehorton1981]

Great reaction to my all time favorite SRV!!! No one speaks to my heart and soul like Stevie Ray❤.

[@harrietmiller3982]

@@conniehorton1981 I second that emotion💙🎶🎸💙💯

[@conniehorton1981]

@@harrietmiller3982 Thanks Harriet!!!

[@maryannerazzano7692]

This performance was after he got sober too. He was even better than before . Amazing human ❤️

[@krushon3298]

'Lenny' by SRV Live at Macambo His guitar tells the sexiest story ever!

[@susanboles5587]

Best guitarist ever. I have every CD he ever put out including the ones Jimmy found after his death.

[@scotdonham1480]

SRV AND DOUBLE TROUBLE THE BEST HANDS DOWN !!! NOBODY COMPARES !!!

[@headache1959]

to me what is more impressive is the unhooking and re-hooking the strap so smoothly and effortlessly is amazing! You know how hard that alone is? He had to practice that more than the songs.

[@ricksurratt9034]

He is very talented

[@deanwimbridge9318]

The master 👏

[@anniethijssen3873]

Stevie Ray Vaughan Tin Pan Alley (with Johnny Copeland)

[@deborahhalbert3372]

THE GREATEST

[@jenniferyorgan4215]

Stevie Ray Vaughan covered a Jimi Hendrix song called Little Wing. I prefer the Live in Loreley Festival better than El Mocambo. You should also check out: Dirty Pool Live at Montreaux 1982; Tin Pan Alley Live at Montreaux 1985 with Johnny Copeland; Riviera Paradise, Mary Had a Little Lamb, Tightrope, Crossfire, Look at Little Sister, Couldn't Stand the Weather all Live at Austin 1989; Love Struck Baby, Ain't Gonna Give Up On Love Live at Daytona Beach 1987; Life Without You Live at Nashville 1987 ( I like it better than the Capitol Theater version of this song, he never played the same song the same way twice, live. After getting clean and sober the message in Nashville is closer to his heart).

[@aura81295]

You would have to watch/listen to a lot of super talented guitarists to make a personal ranking of favorites. There are many styles and genres to explore. Blues is one of my favorites when I am in the mood. Acoustic guitar is generally the more all around go-to sound I prefer but doesn't hit as well when I feel or want to feel energized. SRV definitely had talent, skill, and passion to perform. 🎸🤟

[@jannaromine5908]

My son Reggie had this played at his wife Kathy's memorial service in Oct 22. Reggie passed 8 months later.I pray they are reunited in heaven

[@zeem3366]

He wrote that song for his friend who made that white guitar for him, he passed away and this song was Charlie's tribute

[@illete3802]

telling a donation you will give some back to him earned you a subscriber. very nice to see good people still

[@debrablankenship100]

The ultimate guitar hero❤

[@italcook1]

The man who made this white guitar, a good friend, had just passed away :( Stevie was very sad!

[@josephkriegel2119]

You said it so well. It's hard and it takes so much time and practice; I appreciate you acknowledgig this; It's hard but it is so good and if I can make someone happy and smile, I've done my job; I want to make people happy, dance and smile.If I can do that, I've done my job.

[@vincentvancraig]

the first behind the back, then put the guitar out in front of him....its all 100% arm & finger strength, the technique is called "vibrato" he is just bending notes with his fingers holding it out in front of him like that....srv had ape-strength in his hands

[@johndugger1028]

again, SRV THE best blues player to ever pick up a guitar

[@stewiejr06]

Every guitar player always have more than one guitar ready and this song is about his addiction

[@vincentvancraig]

new jersey...yes, sir:) ....srv was next level

[@johnathanstruble1064]

Broke a String, and a tooth , in one song ! GOAT❤

[@melvisroberts3715]

The white guitar was designed by Stevie and a friend who had died and Stevie is playing in tribute

[@R8drdave]

Greatest of all time

[@largemansteve60]

SRV's not the only blues guitarist I've seen play behind the back. Young blues guitarist Ally Venable has played behind her back in a couple of her videos I've seen on the toob. Talented young lady, she's done duets of blues songs with Buddy Guy and Joe Bonamassa.

[@aldobelli8300]

He broke his tooth during this performance and you can see him looking on the ground for it. He then turns to his roadie and says "I broke my tooth".

[@axeheke]

Great performance from SRV. Could you please play this other one?Not many know of this gem of SRV but it is his parting gift from him to humanity and can heal your soul if you are ever hurting in any way? It’s a master class in guitar and has more than him doing solo in it? You won’t be disappointed and will be glad you checked it out to round your SRV experience out. It’s Riviera Paradise live in Austin Texas. Enjoy and thank me later.

[@joesaulsiii2254]

It's learning another language, most people will never see, even very experienced pros

[@scotttrainer9704]

His little talk was about "The Mother" country. The Apartheid in South Africa.

[@anniethijssen3873]

Stevie Ray Vaughan & Jeff Healey - Look At Little Sister

[@jenniferyorgan4215]

That is the awesome Reese Wynans on keyboards, came on board 1984.

[@mwinstanley7]

I'm not big on greatest/best.... so many wonderful musicians, Stevie is certainly one of the greats.... Hendrix - Machine Gun (the Band Of Gypsies performance is stunning) Steve Vai - For The Love Of God (live with Metrapole orchestra is stunning) Jeff Beck - 'Cause We've Ended As Lovers All well worth checking out

[@Jules-um4yy]

Excellent suggestions

[@darkomtobia]

Tin Pan Alley with Johnny Copeland ("Flying High" by him is great. He has great stuff with Albert King and Jeff Healy. He has 2 official videos that are worth a look. Cold Shot, because it's funny. Superstition, he covers Stevie Wonder, who makes a cameo.

[@karenlaneville8074]

Tin Pan Alley with Johnny Copeland is my Favorite ❤❤❤❤

[@moniquesewell2670]

Watch his Sound Check when they woke him up, he kills it

[@R8drdave]

Greatness

[@RockinMamaT]

First 😂You should check out Stevie with another guitar legend Jeff Healey little sister live. I saw Stevie in 88 open up for Robert Plant and he literally seduced me with his guitar and then he sang....smooth as butter 😂 Great reaction and Peace out ✌️ ☮️ 🙏

[@xciteful]

11:53 till 12:23 is when Stevie actually surpasses Hendrix.

[@melvisroberts3715]

SRV was 36 when he died, he was 6 yrs older then me

[@dawnbailey910]

We Oak Cliffers are very proud of him!

[@andrewoconnell862]

"Texas Flood" Live at the El Macombo

[@spineynorman7378]

If you look closely you will see him telling someone he chipped a tooth while picking the strings with them.

[@TerriLynn-hf8xw]

I clicked soooooo fast!!!

[@israeljarvis8086]

This song was only on the LP and not the cassette because the cassette didn't have enough run time, lol

[@vincentvancraig]

in "texas flood ,live, at el mocambo" i dont think hes was "flexing", other reactors have said that too, i think he was just so heartbroken & fvcked up on cocaine & whiskey that all the "behind the back " stuff is just pitr self expression, like, he felt so strongly about what he was trying to express for this woman, ,that playing "normally" wouldnt get his point across enuf....& this song's subject + his speech...this song is a whole other situation entirely...for 2 decades i thought " life without you" was about a woman & lost love but its about his friend who died...i really think all the so-called "flexing" stuff here is just him trying to do his friend's memory justice.... & then with the fancy guitar playing after the speech it was like "hey....listen, this is important"....srv wasnt really a normal dude...he was very humble & very genuine...after he got sober in 1986, he helped *a LOT* of people get sober those last 4 years of his life.....he never did anything half way

[@R8drdave]

More live Stevie ray. Hopefully hours.

[@jeffrowlette]

I helped a man climb a mountain. And when I was done, I realized I too had climbed the mountain.

[@douglasheath411]

Yes, he broke a string and switched guitars without missing a note because he is the guitar !

[@davevanvuuren578]

You know?. To eliminate argument amongst a lot of people. He was the Goat in his genre. Admitadly prob one of the top 10 of all time. Let's face it, there are many great guitarists in different genres and never compare.

[@victorbradshaw7359]

Funny I am just catching up with your channel I just recommended this same thing on your Texas flood reaction yes keep going I'd love to hear what you now think about SRV compared to Slash as you wanted black Pegasus to do on your first reaction to SRV

[@frederickchapa1064]

Need to do a reaction to Texas Flood live at the El Macambo!!!

[@vomhausmann]

Here's the thing...SRV didn't just have one or two great performances....he always gave it his 120% night after night...I have never seen anyone play with his passion! I went to see Joe Bonamassa several years ago...nowhere near SRV...technically really great but didn't move me like watching an old video of Stevie. I can't imagine how it would have been to actually seen him in person. And he could play different genres....not just one type of music. A once in a lifetime artist.

[@bella-xp7qd]

SRV practiced at least 5 hrs a day.

[@TerriLynn-hf8xw]

The chat next to the reaction distracted me

[@acemodez3169]

I wanted to like it, but I already had 🤔

[@omniversalll]

I think it's really difficult to give a top 5 or a "who's the GOAT" ranking since guitar is super subjective & all the best players are incredible in their own way, BUT, add Gary Moore to your next up list. Gives that same "magic" feeling that SRV gives. Europe had Gary, North America had SRV.

[@kencoop5440]

SRV #1 Whats so difficult about it?

[@jonathanlindsay4975]

Never seen anyone more interested in the computer replies and not Stevie Ray.

[@kenwilfong7887]

You got that right

[@rickygraham8838]

You don't even hear the transition between his two guitars

[@Sometimes-even-lyrical]

Playing with his teeth... his tribute to Jimi Hendrix.

[@daryllemons66]

It was feedback from the amp

[@tim196868]

They were not hammer-ons they were bends.

[@bluepearlmoon]

Especially poignant because of his untimely death - seems like he's singing about himself.

[@moniquesewell2670]

He lost a tooth doing that, you can see him looking for it, then he looks across the stage and if you can read lips tells his guy I just lost a tooth

[@RandyChalouxjr]

Check out srv and Jeff Healey look at little sister

[@joepilkerton7956]

Try Stranglehold by Ted Nugent

[@williamcabell142]

He actually lost a tooth playing with his teeth! 🥴

[@muratguven8579]

HELLO. DİMASH KUDAIBERGEN. NEW WORLD SUPERSTAR S.O.S REACTİON PLEASE

[@unclericky6164]

Please do me a favor. don't ever do a live reaction to Stevie Ray Vaughn. I just tried watching this and you're more focused on comments and people giving you money than to appreciate the greatness that is in front of you. You just don't get it. sorry bro...

[@kenwilfong7887]

He missed so much going on dang man Get it together

[@humpy936]

6 minutes?, WTF you’re gonna miss a lot of good music.😢 I stopped video at that point and I’m turning you off.

[@saorsa5]

Little wing live el mocambo