Stevie Ray Vaughan - Life Without You [GEN-Z REACTION]

[@joyous-b8j]

He switched from a red guitar to a white guitar, had to tune it, foot pedal, played one handed, played behind his back, played with his eyes closed, played vertical and horizontal, gave a awesome speech, sang great, played with his teeth and broke a tooth, He looked for it,said " broke a tooth,It's gone "and Smiled and thanked his friend Charlie and HE DID NOT EVEN MISS A BEAT!!! WHAT ARE YOU GOOD AT??🤔🐐🎸🔥😍😁😢😢😢😢😢 RIP STEVIE

[@vickihirsch8340]

He wrote this for his dear friend and guitar shop owner Charlie Wirz who died unexpectedly of a heart attack. The white guitar is one Charlie made for him

[@RLfromTexas1]

Stevie ray was the GOAT.... Alot of People consider Jeff Beck to be one of the greatesrt, Jeff Beck said you might be able to keep up with Stevie for a song maybe two, but when Stevie got that look in his eye it was over t here was nobody, Nobody that could stay up with him....

[@scotdonham1480]

THE GREATEST EVER !!!! PERIOD !!!! NO ONE COMPARES THEN OR NOW !!!! SRV AND DOUBLE TROUBLE THE BADDIEST EVER !!!

[@johnmatthew102]

My friend and I were wrapping up a night of cruising around and anticipating the SRV concert we had tickets to the next day, when we decided to end it with a beer and a game of pool at the local bowling alley around midnight. We noticed the large bus/motor home in the mostly empty lot, but didn't give it much thought. When we entered, we found Stevie Ray and Double Trouble + crew were there bowling! We tried not to act like fanboys, but we did shake hands and talked for a quick minute. He told us that he and the crew liked to bowl a few games to relax and blow off some steam after being on the road. My friend lived minutes away, so he ran home and brought back his Texas Flood LP for Stevie to sign and I am still jealous almost forty years later. The show at the Charleston (WV) Municipal Auditorium in Feb of 1987 was amazing and blew us all away.

[@jimralston7562]

I was fortunate to experience Stevie live 8 times. Always magic but I don't recall him playing behind his back. The last 3 shows I saw were especially spiritual as he was sober and performing In Step. Tightrope and Riveria Paradise... fantastic! When he performed Life Without You he talked humbly about his recovery. RIP SRV , still missed!

[@TerriLynn-hf8xw]

Look for SRV "Sound Check" Srv voodoo child - at the El Macombo SRV- "change it"- at capitol theater SRV- cross fire"

[@vanessarupe2039]

He doesn’t need to see the strings! This is one of my favorites from SRV.

[@stevenseul361]

Thank you for reacting to this I will be requesting more. I've seen Stevie 4 times including his 2nd to last show at Alpine Valley WI. That was with Robert Cray opening then SRV then ofc Eric Clapton. Great show. Stevie was the Best and we all miss him. 😭 I'm happy you liked it.

[@vickihirsch8340]

The necklace is called a Squash Flower. It's a southwest native American piece

[@janicez2630]

Oh man... I just love seeing him and his music live on. He was so good. I was lucky enough to see him live the year before the crash. We were so crushed to lose him. Keep diggin deep. You won't be disappointed.

[@Sohum]

His passing is so tragic... his style is incredible, theres more to listen to for sure

[@Tattooed-nr4kg]

It's amazing how many people reacting to this never notice he changed guitars seamlessly

[@michaelpool5929]

Reese Wynans, the keyboardist, plays with Joe Bonamassa today.

[@stevenseul361]

He joined in 85 for the Soul To Soul album

[@HendersonDavid-m8r]

There is so much you missed in this video. Has trouble tuning his 1st guitar. Directs stage-hands for another guitar. Changes his guitar (without you even noticing), Drops and bends down to retrieves guitar pick. Recalibrates his amplifiers. Plays from any imaginable position. Gives a beautiful speech. Loses a tooth playing with his teeth...you can see him look off stage and say, "lost a tooth"..."it's gone". You get the feeling that he could throw his guitar off of the stage...and still play it! Geez...I'm so glad I grew up in Dallas, Texas and got to witness this amazing, humble man. Thank you, SRV. See you in heaven.

[@Sometimes-even-lyrical]

The squash blossom necklace is a Native American design.

[@mitzifrancis9843]

One of my favorite comments about how Stevie makes you feel was this... A couple was watching a live performance and the wife said to her husband, "Stevie Ray Vaughan makes my ovaries quiver." Couldn't have described it better myself!

[@vichraev.5386]

HAHAHAA great one!

[@jessicajacobsen178]

Absolutely incredible. SRV was in a leave of his own 🥰

[@conniehorton1981]

One of my absolute favorites from my all time favorite SRV❤️❤️❤️. Thank you for this beautiful reaction!!!

[@HS-hr5wp]

I was one month old when he did this performance and what a performance. One of my favorites of his. It's nice to see the love for his skill carry on through a younger generation. He's the goat.

[@harrietmiller3982]

I subbed on your first Stevie video💯. His baby, toddler, and kid pictures show oversized hands in comparison to his small frame. Stevie made the most out of those monster hands‼️. Self taught from age 7, he learned to find the notes by playing the records of all the Blues Masters. And find them he did🎶🎸🎶💙. He never learned to read music probably because music read him so well💯. He grew up to jam with all his idols who loved him dearly and respected the hell out of his playing. A man playing the guitar? Or a guitar playing the man?

[@starfire6122]

Well said Harriet! ✌️💞

[@harrietmiller3982]

@ hi Starfire👋👌✌️. Glad to see you here! I really this reactor will go on down the rabbit hole🐇🐇🐇

[@boffo63]

This was so great in concert. He really cared and wanted people to get along. He was also the most humble person. There's a lot of his concerts on KZbin, give a look.

[@madhatter57]

The first time I saw Stevie Ray Vaughan was In Houston Texas, 1981. A friend of mine said that there was a really good guitar player from Austin playing at Fitzgerald's that night, and that we should go check him out. We did go check him out, and because we got there early we got a table that was pushed right up against the middle of the stage wall. I could have reached out and touched him. As many young ladies did, “touching his boots,” while he was playing. Needless to say, it was an unforgettable experience, and one I've recanted many times. I remember when we were leaving, I said to my friend, “What was that guy’s name again? I think he might be going places. Totally blew me away!

[@harrietmiller3982]

Great story‼️ Color me jealous🤢✌️👌

[@GailMcGrath-k7t]

Jimmy, Stevie's brother said that Stevie was a conduit directly from heaven. He was tuned in directly to God. Jimmy was always amazed at the soul that Stevie played with and when I saw him play live, I would have to agree. Thanks for the reaction Sohum.

[@Boathole66]

When Stevie was ever asked who the best guitarist was he always answered, “Jimmy!” He fully appreciated Jimmy’s skills and contributions that molded the GOAT known as SRV.

[@alexharbison4411]

Nice reaction. He was so much better than everyone else at some point he's just showing off.

[@noahphilter187]

Showing HOW.. SRV ❤ 🎸🎼 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@vickihirsch8340]

Do some Stevie and Albert King in session. Albert was his Godfather and mentor. Also try Stevie with Albert Collins Tin Pan Alley

[@noahphilter187]

SRV..❤ Da cat in da hat wit da strat.. 🎸🎼⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

[@RichardFarina-i9b]

His cover of Jimi Hendrix’s Vodoo Chile (1989 Austin City Limits) is fire! 🔥 Jimi would be proud.

[@Sometimes-even-lyrical]

As you said... "He makes every note count." One of my favorite Bible verses is "Say only what helps, each word a gift." Well, SRV does that with notes, thoughtfully... intentionally... expressively... organically! The music flows through him... and from him to my soul. I resonate when I see and listen to and feel SRV. Stevie tunes me like he tunes his guitar... so naturally... guiding, coaxing, bending, blessing my life. Love. The master's touch. 🎶🎸🕊️ Thank you for such a genuine and sensitive reaction.

[@vomhausmann]

I feel exactly the same way when I watch SRV.....Touches my soul.

[@ewetoobblowzdogg8410]

I was there, that foggy Sunday night in Alpine Valley, WI. The ticket was Robert Cray, Stevie Ray & Eric Clapton. Stevie's guest was his brother, Jimmy Vaughn; Eric's was Buddy Guy. All 5 jammed together for the encore and took it till after midnight. The last song Stevie ever played on stage was Sweet Home Chicago. The irony is that is where he was going when his copter went down

[@robblack5024]

Welcome to our Texas pride and 😊

[@vichraev.5386]

"He makes the human experience tangible through music" - great way of putting it! Other masterful SRV videos: Stevie Ray Vaughn Tin Pan Alley (with Johnny Copeland) Stevie Ray Vaughan - Lenny (Live at the El Mocambo) Jimi Hendrix was one of Stevie's idols, and he often covered Jimi's songs...always making them truly his own. Here's a couple of favorites: Stevie Ray Vaughan ~Voodoo Child ~ Live From Austin T Stevie Ray Vaughan - Little Wing (07/11/1983) Also, here's one where a string breaks and with the help of his amazing guitar tech Rene Martinez, they switch guitars in seconds without missing a beat: STEVIE RAY VAUGHAN - Look At Little Sister || a string breaks ||

[@shatner99]

Glad you said a switch, button when he knelt down. Lots of videos say “…he dropped his pick…” even twice in one song. Great commentary for not being musician. Keep em coming, Not the drones,

[@Cashcrop54]

There is an interview with Chris and Tommy of Double Trouble and they say he did not play behind his back at every show. He only did it with out planning it. And, they say they rarely had a set list unless when they played with Jeff Beck because of the light show. His bending was his strong hands. Most other people could not play his guitar because he used such huge strings.

[@proudarmymom8657]

When Stevie died and his brother went to the crash site, it was because of the necklace that they knew it was Stevie. Stevie was only 35 when he died in a helicopter crash right after leaving a concert he just performed alongside Eric Clapton and some others. RIP SRV

[@TerriLynn-hf8xw]

He broke his tooth, mouthed "sorry" and then was looking to the floor trying to find his tooth

[@thefalloutshelter7799]

cool how he switched guitars without even missing a note. This song is about his friend Charley who pasted away and actually built this white guitar Stevie is playing…..the guitars name was also Charley

[@mrmiscast]

Stevie will never fail to amaze, pretty much no matter what he is playing... There is a 17 min video of him doing a sound check that most guitarist could only wish to be capable of on their best day. Will someone explain the importance of That particular guitar was, and who Charlie Wirz was to Stevie.

[@harrietmiller3982]

Yeah that "Soundcheck" has over 23 million views‼️💯. How many soundchecks get that many views? I'll wait...

[@Donnagilbert6497]

Thank you for that beautiful reaction to my friend. The most important thing I want you to about Stevie is that he was as gentle, kind and humble as he was talented. ❤I’d love to see your reaction to “Tin Pan Alley” with Stevie and his pal Johnny Copeland. Deep Blues! kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3izqWCboNaNe9Esi=4s9xjZWFmMMAdydg

[@bartvandenheuvel1974]

Ones to enjoy Voodoo Child- live Austin City limits Couldn't stand the weather any live performance Little Wing live at the El Mocambo Lenny live in Tokyo

[@jackscott5593]

SRV ~ 🎸🐐 The goatiest goat in all of goatness For the last in the trinity of must-see SRV vids: **Voodoo Child at Austin City Limits 1989**

[@robblack5024]

If you go down the rabbit hole on SRV, check out Willy the wimp 😊

[@johnathanstruble1064]

Broke a tooth, lip read as he looks off stage to a roadie, then mouths I'm okay. ❤

[@HS-hr5wp]

Do riveria paradise live Austin

[@Poppy8899-q8o]

Try Little Wing, live El mocombo 1983!😊👍

[@kathyyoung9539]

Ya'll should check out Stevie Ray Vaughan live at the Festival 3rd Stone from the Sun. Mind Blower. Ya'll been Warned. He's also my Brother. ❤❤❤❤

[@richbrown5209]

Stevie is your brother? The World lost a great person and talent RIP SRV

[@harrietmiller3982]

@@richbrown5209 Stevie did not have a sister~🎋

[@Mookeedo]

Need to check out Jeff Healey live, Can you see the Light.

[@stevenseul361]

That's a good one.

[@michaelpool5929]

Any "best guitarists of all time" list that doesn't have SRV in at least the top 5 is a phony list. I have seen some that don't even have him in the top 20. I consider him at least top 2, but number 1 for the most part.

[@TerriLynn-hf8xw]

SRV was only 5'5" Dynamite in small pkg

[@harrietmiller3982]

Hi there👋✌️. I just sent a PayPal request and here is the direct link with the highest quality! It is Mary Had A Little Lamb, an arrangement by Buddy Guy, as performed at Austin City Limits 1989! It is a fun change of pace, dynamic changes, solos both on rhythm and lead. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gYTEn4eYr9yEmrssi=QBtIqBD61jGw_AEh

[@hectorgarcia3427]

Shook his hand in Austin. Baseball gloves for hands. Only 5'6 tall

[@TerriLynn-hf8xw]

SRV and Johnny Copeland "Tin pan alley" m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3izqWCboNaNe9E

[@sst3d]

He lost a tooth as well

[@sst3d]

This song is about his brother who died….so…Life without you…he’s talking to his dead brother

[@stevenseul361]

No this song is about a good friend that was his guitar tech who died Charlie Wirz. The white Strat was made by Charlie. His brother Jimmie is alive and well.

[@kimcassidy]

His brother Jimmie taught him how to play and he is also a great guitar player,he was in the band The Fabulous Thunderbirds for along time and then went solo,he still plays in his 70's now but still great.You should see him and Stevie doing the song "Pipe line" together,it's amazing!!