Stevie Ray Vaughan - Little Wing (REACTION!)

[@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 jammed onstage with him before want to quit."...........Eric Clapton.

[@matthunter983]

Derek and the Dominoes cover is better

[@pandorafox3944]

He did not want to follow SRV. 🙂

[@mh4zd]

That was actually Benjamin Franklin.

[@SGTJDerek]

@@pandorafox3944 nobody did.

[@67goldtops]

@@matthunter983 B*llshit. It's not even in the same league. Neither Eric nor Duane could even attempt to master the intro, which everyone knows in the most important part of the song.

[@PaulImprota]

“The worst thing for me was that Stevie Ray had been sober for three years and was at his peak. When he played that night, he had all of us standing there with our jaws dropped. I mean, Robert Cray and Jimmie Vaughan and Buddy Guy were just watching in awe. There was no one better than him on this planet. Really unbelievable.” - Eric Clapton

[@patriot9067]

When Stevie Ray Vaughn gets done playing, even his guitar needs a cigarette. Never be another SRV. RIP

[@kierstenridgway4634]

Well said!! 😆

[@kierstenridgway4634]

Btw, I need a cigarette after watching him! 🤣

[@sunburstmike8745]

HaHa ... such a great comment!

[@jrroy3509]

He plays his guitar like it owns him money !! RIP SRV

[@kdonovan221]

Truth my brother

[@SquishyMan9919]

It doesn't matter if SRV is your favorite guitar player because he is most likely your favorite guitar players favorite guitar player.

[@barefootwanderer]

SRV's version of Little Wing just takes me to heaven every time I hear it. It's a gorgeous and glorious tribute to Jimi, Stevie took a great song and made an instrumental version that was totally his own. One of a kind.

[@darrengooding4703]

Stevie Ray was so good he literally would bring tear to my eyes just feeling his music, and his covers of Hendrix were as passionate as if Jimi was playing it himself

[@whome1299]

He does that to me, too.

[@stickofbutter9733]

SRV was one of a kind. So much talent and soul in his playing.

[@r.h.332]

Me Too!!!

[@joeljones5613]

YES, YES, YEEEESSSS !!!!.....PREACH

[@monkeyballs512]

Exactly! I wasn’t old enough to see Jimi perform live, but I got the chance to see SRV and that’s the next best thing

[@ChrisCo0066]

He was tapping harmonics for the sound while he was adjusting for tone and using the tremolo/whammy bar. Absolute Beast

[@iDuckman]

Yes! You ninja'd my comment. It wasn't for show.

[@GaudyGabriev]

SRV was a master of the instrument in a way very, very, very few people have reached. Insane how skilled he was with that thing.

[@c_sparks_1002]

@@GaudyGabriev Because to him it's not an instrument. It's an extension of his body. Him playing the guitar is like walking to us.

[@yerboibillnye]

Think he switched pickups too

[@nickhughes3893]

BBKing said “I play in sentences. Stevie plays paragraphs”.

[@mikejohnson7206]

Perfect explanation ✌️.

[@keldrifdarkflame8364]

Wow now thats a fucking complement!

[@lucaswallo8127]

lol what

[@lucaswallo8127]

@@keldrifdarkflame8364 yeah

[@primebeef3938]

That’s some damn high praise right there. Ol’BB was a solid dude himself, I miss him also.

[@SilkenShame]

There's a video called "best sound check" or something like that. It's just someone that happened to be there recording a random morning sound check and Stevie looks tired AF. It answers you question about his "warmups" ;)

[@michaeldubya]

I was at Montreux standing outside, on leave while stationed in Italy. Caught the show, the fans were not impressed. They came for jazz. Had seen him play at a club in downtown Houston a couple years earlier.

[@marcwilcox2281]

That sound check is absolutely ridiculous.

[@mmmichellegirl]

My roommate worked at The Fox Theatre in Atlanta and brought me backstage for the SRV show. I never heard of him before; was not even remotely interested in seeing him. But I sat down on one of the amp cases behind the band and listened. My jaw was literally DROPPED for the ENTIRE show! Not.even.an.exaggeration. There are literally no words to describe the beautiful musicianship of this man! Gone.WAY.too.soon! 💔 PS: I remember him getting on his tip-toes when he played the high notes. 😊

[@vomhausmann]

Wow!!!

[@briandrummond8446]

It amazes me how nobody ever talks about how epic the end of this is. He turned to tune his guitar and amp the way Hendrix played the song, and gave his tribute to Hendrix. Him giving recognition like this to Hendrix is one of the greatest moments in music history.

[@nazztynatenugglife5891]

To me SRV is like Bo Jackson, he was around for such a short time, if you didn't know of him during his time, you might not come across such shooting stars! R.I.P SRV

[@thatmanstumototours2270]

The whole song is a tribute to Hendrix. A very respectful and loving cover of one of Jimi's most recorded tunes...

[@JayLandon64]

The very ending references 'Castles Made of Sand'.

[@csi2448]

@@JayLandon64 he throws a little 'Power of Soul' in there, shortly before that too

[@supernaught1963]

I thought I heard a little "When The Gods Made Love".

[@karenj3611]

He is totally feeling every note. That guitar is an extension of his body.

[@bobh2581]

Or the other way around

[@LittleBrassPegasus]

Vaughans guitar was simply an extention of his soul. He is the GOAT imo

[@craigsmith9775]

Blues is one of those music genres that comes from the soul.

[@SuperMisteryMan01]

SRV and Jimi really embody this for me personally

[@delt19]

Nicely said! Couldn't agree more.

[@Molonlabe07]

No doubt he is the goat

[@mads4387]

You need to react to a song where Stevie also sings, because not only is this guy unbelievable on the guitar, but he does that while singing. It's just out of this world

[@gregkleinfall1901]

Whenever I hear SRV play, it sounds like the guitar is actually singing. I swear that I can hear the emotion from the guitar itself. It never fails to move me.

[@jcspaziano]

Jimi was a hero of SRV! Voodoo Child was another cover he did. IMO Stevie did the man justice every time.

[@LAYG0]

IMO, SRV's Voodoo Child surpasses Jimi's. I can listen to it on repeat.

[@lylechipperson3407]

@@LAYG0 dude im so glad that srv named that song voodoo chile instead of voodoo child just so i don't have to say that technically he did the SAME song better.

[@LAYG0]

@@lylechipperson3407 Not sure you think it is what you think it is: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Voodoo_Chile

[@lylechipperson3407]

ehh blame the record companies not me man @laygo but that makes me sad to read :( i have all of hendrix's original albums and none say voodoo chile. just srv's albums do. nah man that's a late edit look at the credits in the end... hendrix never called it voodoo chile

[@netrioter]

Jimi was dead before SRV even came out...shut up

[@melissaparsons6575]

Only time I saw my dad cry was when he heard about Stevie’s passing. My dad was a guitar player and SRV was his hero. We played Riviera Paradise at my dads memorial Jammer (his musician friends came together and had a concert at my dads place)

[@telebender]

Man he is so amazing. His "touching" the guitar is SRV hitting harmonic notes...so yes, it does do something musically. Also, you gotta do a reaction to the original by Jimi; it really highlights Jimi's amazing soul & rhythm chops, which are often overshadowed by his epic soloing ability...great lyrics too.

[@jeepersmcgee3466]

They've definitely heard the Jimi version

[@melissaward6311]

Also eric clapton,with Derek and the Dominoes paid tribute to Jimi on the Layla album. Beautiful song. Shows a little softer side. Srv is so unworldly. Phenomenalal is right!

[@MetalRob81]

"Epic soloing ability" 🤣🤣

[@VeteranVandal]

Jimi carries problems: his music is ALWAYS blocked. So that might be why they didn't do a vid on him, if they didn't.

[@telebender]

@@VeteranVandal Good point.

[@rullmourn1142]

Stevie is not a shredder, he's an axe master. He lived in my city, and we loved him well. Salute from Austin, Texas.

[@marcusweber8733]

He was born and raised in pleasant grove outside of Dallas him and his brother went to school in oak cliff

[@rullmourn1142]

@@marcusweber8733 ..ikr, but he lived in Austin later, for many years.

[@herrbonk3635]

What is this "shredding" that you hear on YT? I've tried to get the meaning for years now. Sounds like you are ripping stuff apart? ("Jam" doesn't mean what it used to either. It used to mean improvising, when I was young. Lots of american slang has changed, and us outsiders have a hard time decipher what it could possibly mean now.)

[@myjewelry4u]

My dad found SRV in the last year of his life and loved him. I wanted to to take him to a Joe Bonamassa concert here locally, he was too sick. But, papa loved the blues. Glad you liked it. It’s sick. Props Hendrix

[@joshythehand2960]

HEY.. since you guys said it.. there is an incredible video of Stevie warming up.. many call it the best warm up of all time.

[@module79l28]

Ryan: "George and I were actually in the process of pulling up the lyrics..." SRV: *laughs in instrumental* xD

[@FrowningIke]

There are lyrics in the original. I was wondering if he was going to sing. JH sings it very melodically, not really SRV's style so I wasn't surprised he didn't.

[@module79l28]

@@FrowningIke - You really didn't know this version was an instrumental, did you? ; )

[@FrowningIke]

@@module79l28 First time seeing it, so no.

[@jessiem276]

@@FrowningIke I think Stevie had a better voice, than Jimi.

[@MMMM-qr5md]

GOAT, without a doubt, absolute maestro. The swaggerrrrrr on this man, whew!

[@bigdaddymojo2005]

I LOVE ALL GREAT GUITARISTS, that play great ,in EVERY Genre,.... but SRV...is the GOAT!!!!!!!

[@angelmeyers1455]

Stevie was a musical genius who always played from his heart and knew not to let his mind get in the way of that open chanel that just naturally flows...

[@mikejohnson7206]

Stevie was a musical genius. The notes just flowed out of him, so beautiful.

[@kennethbarber438]

Hendrix was the genius.

[@LK25278]

@Brian Vos Nah there's a lot of debate about who's the best, but i agree with all the rest of what you said

[@codybolt4542]

When Stevie played, he controlled the very air the sound waves traveled through. He was a force of nature.

[@jokeradam2278]

The only thing my daddy ever gave me that was worth a crap was a cassette tape of Texas flood. I was playing hair metal until I heard Stevie. He changed my life forever, inspired me enough to become a professional musician myself for a decade. Went to his grave in South Dallas and gave him a few tears because the man meant that much. SRV was the Goat.

[@socopescasasn2786]

You cannot practice your way to greatness. Stevie had a gift and we should feel extremely fortunate to have had the opportunity to experience and share his god given talent.

[@justmax1834]

thats like the only way to greatness. i think you are underestimating the work this man did on the guitar. of course he probably had a natural talent, but the hours and time he and others of his level has put in should not be discounted to a gift

[@dabrack9350]

Yes, his talent was indescribable and then he practiced, and practiced, and practiced.

[@Old_B52H_Gunner]

I’ve seen Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Rush, Rainbow, TOOL, Megadeth, Metallica, and SRV live, and SRV was the best concert I ever saw, he truly became one with his guitar.

[@Sommertest]

Do just a quick reaction on Stevie switching guitars after a string break, MID SONG. Crazy talented. The video you watched was filmed during Stevie’s era of drinking and drug abuse where he would be completely smashed on stage. His playing IMPROVED when he got sober!

[@csi2448]

It improved BIG TIME!!! The last year of his life was easily his best. His playing, his tone, his singing, all of it went to a higher level! He seriously was just starting to hit his stride when he passed

[@Chimp_Handzee]

I hate helicopters.

[@lleldridge1]

If you’re curious about his warm ups, there’s a great vid on YT called SRV sound check. He walks in, yawns and shreds. It’s mind blowing.

[@Theutus2]

Best comment on that sound check.. you can dress like a wizard, when you are one

[@rmoultonrmoulton145]

Dude, so glad you mentioned this because I was about to do the same. Supposedly he'd been up for like 10 or 15 mins...he's rocking that badass coat that only he can pull off, and he starts shredding.

[@Hej67]

I miss SRV on a daily basis. “You see, we are here, as far as I can tell, to help each other; our brothers, our sisters, our friends, our enemies. That is to help each other and not hurt each other.” - SRV quote.

[@BarbButler]

💙💜💙💜💙

[@bigbillhaywood1415]

The world needs to listen to that message. Cooperation > competition

[@kostadindobrev4814]

I'm happy to see the community that follows you requesting stuff like this. People now-a-days rarely look back into the past to explore music such as this, let alone stop and try to figure out the energy and emotions driving the artist. Good work, keep it up!

[@shelbyjackson6903]

The man was a literal guitar god, unmatched, to this day. I don't know how his guitar didn't just burst into flames from his touch.

[@andaimhineach4131]

Important note: As mind-blowing as he was as a guitar player, he seemed to be equally impressive as a human being. RIP Stevie and God bless all here.

[@kjguitarman]

Yes he was, yes he was

[@tiffanypalmer9918]

Breaks my heart I never got the chance to see him live. Must have been mind blowing. 🐐

[@mesaeddie]

and a Fantastic singer that went perfect with his playing. Just listen to Ain't Gonna Give Up On Love.

[@cockedhammer72]

yes, his song 'Life without You' displayed that . I tear up , still

[@JayLandon64]

At least, once he got out of his coke fiend and drunk phase.

[@snoxracr]

I was at his last concert at Alpine Valley, I went there to see Clapton, I really didn't who Stevie was at that time but I was BLOWN away, amazing talent, sadly lost

[@jamescutler8055]

One thing to keep in mind, SRV never play the same song the same way live. Every time he plays it is a feel not a technical performance.

[@Kickinthescience]

Same way Prince does it

[@taylorriccelli4062]

Yeah it's called just jamming to the chord progression..every guitarist does it.

[@jamescutler8055]

@@taylorriccelli4062 not every guitarist does it well. 90 % do it poorly or mediocre at best.

[@taxicabbie147]

Check out Rory Gallagher if you like that kind of musician

[@taylorriccelli4062]

@@jamescutler8055 I guess my point is there are many more impressive things about srv than this. It's not that hard to improv, alot of people do it, myself included. It's his feel and tone that is impressive and unique.

[@EricAndrewDodson]

This is one of my all time favorite songs. Even the recorded version I listen to on a regular basis. I highly recommend listening to the Hendrix version side by side to see where the jumping off points are musically and how he elevated an already beautiful and brilliant crafted songs

[@bloodhound8000]

Ultimate SRV song "Life Without You". Live from New Jersey. Inspirational song, plays behind his back, tunes his guitar during play, adjusts petals during play, adjusts amps during play, does a guitar swap and chips a tooth playing with his teeth. Got it all !!

[@insulani]

His playing brings tough men to tears. Pure magic. It’s like God playing through his hands.

[@PlightOfAMan]

I cried for sure

[@omniversalll]

Yup. After watching these videos hundreds of times over, there's still a large percentage of that time where I'm brought to tears. Life Without You (Capitol Theatre version) gets me every damn time, there's just something so emotional and deep with his playing that I can't explain.

[@DavidDArcy1975]

God died on Sept 18th 1970

[@da324]

@@DavidDArcy1975 Good one!

[@tubelious]

waiting for Lennie reaction.

[@keithgillum3414]

Man, at the end when he throws in a bit of "Castles Made of Sand" (also Hendrix).... just unreal.

[@shanehackley1397]

Also at 14:05 he trows in some Band of Gypsies as well!

[@roddmcleodable]

One of Hendrix's best tunes. He could write almost as well as he played! His version is like 2 and half minutes, so Stevie stretched this way way out and took the song to new places, but he really did it (mostly) inside the melodies and harmonies that Jimi provided. I'd love to hear you react to Cold Shot or Tin Pan Alley.

[@plectrumura]

Tin Pan Alley is one of my favorites. I thought it sounded easier than most of his stuff so I decided to try and learn it. I got a decent tab for it, looked at it for about 2 minutes and was just like "nope" and closed my laptop. SRV was a beast.

[@wendylynn4318]

@@plectrumura try playing it with the size strings Stevie Ray uses. I've heard he uses enormous gauge strings. Most people couldn't bend them like he does.

[@stevenwilliams1805]

@@wendylynn4318 yeah he did, 13s I believe. He also super glued the calluses back on to his finger so he could keep playing.

[@drj2171]

That’s my only complaint about the original. Too short! Love this song!😎

[@WornDownSaint]

Riviera Paradise. Completely improvised and recorded on the spot.

[@Chief5150]

Of course that was all “functional.” I realize it maybe one of your 1st viewings & i’m so pleased you reviewed this song. Every movement he did created an audible effect. He goes from a 12th fret harmonic, to a 5th fret harmonic reversed for show, then back to a 12th fret harmonic and adds Tremelo bar. 👍

[@greatwhitedonkey]

Which, is completely insane!

[@jamesnycgk2487]

sad that SRV is not more well known, one of the the legends in his genre. someone who appreciated the greats. a man who truly felt the music . close your eyes and feel the music

[@Monsterdrumma]

Stevie was the absolute greatest musician I have ever seen in my entire lifetime and I am a drummer! I still get choked up just typing this, listening to him etc. You guys get it, how can’t you?!

[@ethelynchristopher6995]

My husband was a huge fan of SRV, so when his second album came out he got it right away and when a tour was announced he was determined to see him in concert. We had the honor of seeing him at a small venue in DC during that tour. When he played Voodoo Chile the place went nuts. Incredible.

[@Howdytoons]

"It just sounds so good tho" Yes it does.

[@LeighPC79]

Yes! On top of everything else that was incredible about Stevie's talent, that tone was just so so good.

[@efreeze287]

@@LeighPC79 yes man, I love his tone it's a wash of amazing frequencies, sometimes it seems like he must be flooding the fretboard with sweat because it's a goddamn flowing river of sound

[@FlowingAway]

How awesome to see you commenting on a Lost in Vegas video! My son and I love your Dinostory videos. Kronosauras is freaking awesome 😎

[@jessemclemore1108]

he was the greatest, and he always gave respect to all of those he learned from

[@HTNT9]

SRV is 100% the GOAT. My fav blues guitarist. It takes a lot of talent to get Albert King's attention. These 2 had a killer collab.

[@shredmaestro93]

Bri. This is one of the most beautiful guitar songs. SRV is a legend

[@DarthTicius]

SRV was the guy that, when you listen to him, your cigarete burns down in your hand up to your fingers, and you don't even feel it. His music takes you and doesn't let you go.

[@darrengooding4703]

Well said

[@Mike_Jones68]

Def greatly said man

[@WhatsLeft71]

SRV has an acoustic song Life by the Drop that is beautiful and touching. Y’all should check it out.

[@frankesposito5155]

One of my favorite SRV songs, and it gets zero air time on radio

[@PabloRichardFernandez]

100%!!! The emotionality and - to me - relatable lyrics, have brought a tear to my eye more than once.

[@jeremiahdunn6546]

@@frankesposito5155 my favorite srv song, I want this played at my funeral

[@Sommertest]

One of my favorites. A song written from his heart.

[@WhatsLeft71]

@@jeremiahdunn6546 Me too! It’s for sure on my funeral playlist lol

[@tomfinlay7373]

You need to see Texas Flood performed live by Stevie Ray Vaughan to really appreciate him as an artist. You have never heard or seen the guitar played the way he does it there, and his vocals are amazing.

[@Blackshirtz]

can't believe they haven't done little sister and texas flood..absolute musts!

[@heavybrett-al4082]

"is that functional" hell yes,when he's doing those little tricks he's hitting harmonics on a crazy level, great review guys👍🙏🎸

[@amorgan5844]

He flipped his pickup switch adjusted tone then slap check it and continued playing!! Its on a level ive never seen.

[@donaldglaser7686]

"hopefully this was the right choice..." There are no wrong SRV choices except turning it off.

[@allielightfoot2769]

Jazz and blues is played at almost a have beat slow. An old jazz teacher told me with blues, you want to almost sound. .5 beat late

[@ferox965]

Beautifully put. Cheers.

[@christopherpendergast8886]

The word “genius” gets overused but when you’re talking about SRV & Jimi, it’s right. They’re our modern Mozart & Beethoven.

[@kdonovan221]

Chris your comment only gets an Amen from me. You nailed it as best as it ever be described

[@saturnracer156]

SRV played straight from his soul. That kind of music comes from deep within, not through memorizing notes on a guitar.

[@MikeNullMRN]

Every track from this live performance is insanely good. It just flows out of him. Great chemistry with his band, too. One of the best of all time!

[@bobdonovan34]

If his guitar burst into flames I wouldn't even have questioned it.

[@NytronX]

SRV was one of the very few players that reached a level of greatness where the guitar became an extension of their being. At this level of flow, any melody in their head can instantly be expressed on guitar with no latency.

[@kdonovan221]

Very well put

[@nenhumnome4149]

Exactly.

[@dougmcvean884]

Jimi Hendrix was the pioneer, Stevie Ray Vaughn expanded on it. In my opinion, it's not fair to say one is better than the other. They are both GOATs. Stevie was able to channel his feelings and emotions into his playing. That's what makes it so powerful

[@Kickinthescience]

Well unfortunately Jimi died before he reached his peak

[@endocry]

My hot take has always been that Hendrix was the innovator and a bigger force creatively, but Stevie's actual playing is unmatched.

[@theJohnGaltLine]

@@Kickinthescience you could say the same about SRV. How would we know?

[@csi2448]

@@theJohnGaltLine it was the exact same for Stevie. He was just hitting his stride when he passed

[@theJohnGaltLine]

@@csi2448 that would be my argument as well

[@johnriff85]

I really feel like Stevie's band doesn't get enough credit for being able to keep a groove going and staying on time so well while he goes off. Without Chris and Tommy backing him to that level that well it doesn't matter how talented he is, nothing would have sounded as good as it does from a groove standpoint.

[@janetleefyffe3727]

And when they added the organ..... absolute genius

[@dianemalone9496]

Agree!

[@ramseydaugherty5515]

I'm a 41 year old lifelong SRV fan and the point you made I bring up all the time when I'm talking about his amazing guitar skills with my guitar playing buddies. Also don't you know how much fun it would have been to have been his bass player or drummer. They truly don't get the credit and respect they deserve, they practically had to be a metrodome never loosing a measure

[@jkshaw81]

Absofuckinglutely.

[@Kronx1970]

Maybe they don't in present day, but when SRV was alive they were often spoken about as one of the best rhythm sections around. I mean they were called Double Trouble for a reason. But to your point a great rhythm section can elevate a band to a whole 'nother level. Some bands/musicians get it and don't let them go. And I feel conversely some musicians never find the exposure they deserve because they didn't have a good rhythm section behind them.

[@thedadbodangler7784]

Easily my favorite guitarist! So glad you guys get the same feels from his playing that I do.

[@Swollen_Goat]

There will never be another SRV. Truly a wonder to behold.

[@vikingnortheast]

yes, he was teasing out a harmonic. *if you touch the strings while they are ringing the touch will cause the string to ring like a bell. if you go back and listen you'll hear the tone of the string change

[@DarthStoner]

You gotta watch him performing “Little Sister” on this same concert i believe. He pops a string mid solo and plays it off like nothing, one of the greatest videos ever recorded.

[@danmaja6275]

I need to go watch that

[@DarthStoner]

@@danmaja6275 kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqq6ko2MmM2XbM0

[@kennethturner8290]

Personally, my favorite SRV song, always defined him best for me.

[@darrengooding4703]

Saw that, didnt faze him in the least, a cool customer

[@vascorodrigues6274]

It isn't the same concert but yes it was an Amazing moment

[@kf8346]

Jimi’s version of little wing is so short and sweet. It is the perfect under 3 minute song. And yes it does have lyrics.

[@deanjohnson8538]

Thank you for sharing. This is one of my favorite songs by him. Riviera paradise is another, but you can’t really miss with Stevie Ray Vaughan.

[@canadiangarbagecanfire56]

It is an incredible concert he is in the zone toe whole concert

[@lankestermerrin267]

Totally agree. I’ve seen a lot of his filmed performances and I think this might be his best. He was just on fire this night.

[@Lona_Chess]

You can't say enough about this man. SRV was one of the greatest musicians to walk this planet. And he makes it all look so effortless. Please do more Stevie. Even if gets blocked on YT, add some reactions of him to your Patreon. Thank you!

[@leftywright6458]

The great thing about Stevie was he was as wonderful of a human being as he was a guitar player. When I miss him it is him as a good person as much as a guitar player.

[@bobbysantiago5783]

Seeing him live was probably a religious experience… seriously. He (and the band) evokes an emotional response only true music lovers understand… 🔥

[@grimmj0ker]

I saw him play 3 times and it was as close to a religious experience as I've ever had.....when he played God was in the room. The "creative spark" was a blazing sun to him. I'll never see another like him but I'm glad I could witness that....

[@sunburstmike8745]

Great comment! I once saw SRV at the Intrepid pier in NYC in 80's and no lie: my man ... right in the middle of playing ... de-tuned ALL his strings till they were so loose he was bouncing his guitar like a duffle-bag along his side, then ... without missing a beat ... tuned them all back up and continued playing. CONTINUED PLAYING ... ya' understand? I'm so fortunate to have been there. I couldn't forget that if I tried!

[@raymondmccollum2382]

I was fortunate enough to see him live during his live alive tour. Absolutely awesome show.

[@patriciabutler6311]

It was. I got to see him at least 8 times. At the end of one concert jamming with Joe Cocker and BB King was epic. Wish people had cell phones back then like they do now. He left us just as the world began to discover him. Living in Dallas, I saw him at dive bars back in 80-82 before he started doing larger concerts. He played before The Who one year in the Cotton Bowl. I left during The Who it was such a step down in musicality. He plays like his soul is coming out of his guitar. Like he’s jamming in your living room. No concert or song is ever the same. He was a very special musician and undoubtedly the greatest guitarist of all time.

[@tinman24611]

I was fortunate and it's was also sad to say I saw him play live just months before we lost him. I was not a blues fan so to speak. I appreciated it but never sought it out. I saw Robert Cray, BB King but SVR was the only one who's music drew me in. His "Essential" CD has never left my car's CD player.

[@conorwheale4705]

This dude is legend!! It’s sounds like a guitar orchestra. Once in a life time.

[@garylittle166]

I have seen SRV both before and after he got sober an he was by far the most soulful dude I have ever seen. He has the heart of the blues in his soul. BTW this was the song that my wife came out to at our wedding.

[@kevindennis8042]

Love the Video of SRV flawlessly switching out a guitar over a broke string. Guitar tech was on point aswell.

[@joeycarter8846]

It's strange how every time you listen to SRV, he seems to get better. Such a rare talent.

[@tahamohammedi5898]

I really appreciate how Ryan picked up on the "imperfection" of the performance, that it's not planned and it's emotionally driven because if you look at the studio version you see major differences. Just goes to show why i love this chanelle.

[@cresencioacosta1843]

I live in Lubbock Texas when I was in my twenties I used to go to this little bar on 19th Street the name of the bar was The Rusty nail and it was like a hotel bar anyways there was this little white dude in the corner would break up some riffs on his guitar that were phenomenal well it turned out to be Stevie Ray Vaughan when I saw him on stage it was like I was watching a legend being born true story I think the name of the motel with the Cabana

[@Phattydumpz]

Great analysis you guys get it, we get it. There never was one like him, there will never be one like SRV. It's greatness you can't copy this. Transcendent ability the guy was hyper focused on one thing and we all get to witness it 40 or 50 years later. What a legend this guy blows me away every time I watch him.

[@vomhausmann]

Same here...always transported into his music/soul...so amazing he was!!

[@TiltChamberlain513]

Talking about the emotion he put into his songs. His live Austin City Limits performance of Leave my Little Girl Alone you can hear him when he's soloing yelling like he's psyching himself up to rip the guitar.

[@csi2448]

The "war cry" as I like to call it. Also, right before he goes into his epic solo, you see his eyes roll back in his head very briefly. He then proceeds to go to another planet, that most guitarists can only dream of going to. And for those that don't know, he was completely sober at that point of his life

[@rushfanjames2112]

Him performing Riviera Paradise was out of this world. Absolutely mesmerizing!

[@omniversalll]

Man I fuckin' loved this reaction. I've been addicted to Stevie's music (especially the reactions) for the past year, and this is one of my favorite performances by him. If you ever decide to return to his music, Life Without You (Capitol Theatre version) by Stevie is incredibly moving and emotional, at least for me. Maybe my favorite performance of his.

[@kikivon3501]

The difference between the other “technically “ sound solos you were talking about and an SRV solo is SOUL. The man has soul, he has the rare ability to translate it through his guitar and you FEEL it. SRV, Jimi Hendrix, Jimi Page, Eddie Van Halen, David Gilmore ( check out Pulse Concert, it won’t disappoint)

[@jr-xs9tf]

Few if any could ever put the stank on a guitar like him. Just dripped with emotion.

[@Droogie128]

This is more than just hours at the gym. Stevie reached a form of zen while playing. It was an extension of his soul. When he looks away and just starts going off, it's like something else is taking over.

[@mik9124]

No words, just listening to the best tribute to Jimi ever

[@crookedbird6589]

I saw him twice . He was incredible. It's like he is kicked back in a lazy boy and all this just pours out of his guitar.

[@Z33non]

Saw him twice in one day!

[@dieselbourbon3728]

SRV had that special something that goes beyond technical talent. His playing was pure emotion and you felt it.

[@arizonavixen]

he feels every moment of the music, you can see it in the performance.. amazing artist, not recognized until after he was gone. RIP SRV...

[@ChaosDave2]

Little Wing is my favorite Hendrix song. Stevie’s is every bit as good.

[@jonporter1233]

For sure

[@57mab]

Better... there is no question about it , IMHO.

[@swanee22]

You guys are so much fun to watch, real appreciation for the talent. My first concert as a teen was Jimi back in 1968...I regret that I never saw Stevie Ray at some point. Like Eric Clapton said about SRV, that he didn't have to think about what he was going to play next...from note to note...ever...everything just flowed like a clear stream.

[@cstarv]

there is a video about 13 minutes of his sound check and it's epic. I don't understand why people compare him to Hendrix. They were both amazing, it doesn't take away from the skill of the other one. But you can say they are way better than anyone else.

[@csi2448]

Stevie hated the comparisons as well. Hendrix was obviously a massive influence. But Stevie said something along the lines of, "there's only one Hendrix and there will never be another one. I just try my best to carry his music on, like I do with anybody else's music I've ever appreciated"

[@joelbuff3254]

Oftentimes thanks n the solo, rhythm becomes second to flash. That’s why Stevie is such a badass. He keeps the rhythm better than most men not named billy gibbons.

[@curtkramer5154]

Definitely do Texas Flood live at El Mocambo next… you’re welcome

[@claireburling8547]

Oh he was the GOAT alright and kept proving it over and over again. You need to check out "Soundcheck". It's like a mini-concert. And looks like he was half asleep. They'll never be another. RIP Stevie, and thank you for it all.

[@ereyes1116]

I love y'all channel! SRV is one of my favorite guitarists of all time! If y'all can, check out his song called 'Lenny' if you feel so inclined! It's TOO good! I love this channel and have been watching for years.

[@ssdelko]

As a lot of others have said, you really need to know the Hendrix version to fully appreciate what SRV is doing here. Every time he cycles through the song he just pulls out more and more. The studio version is amazing.

[@ferox965]

I thought leaving the vocal out was a brilliant touch.

[@sunburstmike8745]

Good comment ... I've often listened to that one several times in a row! I thought that one (on the CD) was just this live version but thanks for correction. Clapton said something like, "most of us play long solos but eventually kind of run-out of gas --- Stevie was like a bottomless well of ideas ... he just reached down for more!" Getting a compliment from Eric ... wow! I don't know if there's a video of his last concert --- where Clapton was playing with SRV --- but I bet you could hear what he was talking about. So sad, bc Eric said that basically Stevie left the stage and boarded the helicopter and a little bit later they realized --- or actually heard accident --- that he was gone. I've never heard anyone like him before or since!! As an aside, if you've never listened to Django start with "Mystery Pacific" and continue down rabbit hole ... you will dig it. Even though it's pretty old jazz I realized that he was The Goat of his time. IMHO, I think of all time. But, as for Stevie, all the Blues' greats just said what we all know!

[@chrisbrooks67]

SRV was an amazing player, but it's often overlooked how good his band was. It takes special musicians to support someone on SRV's level.

[@primebeef3938]

This is true. Double Trouble was no slouch themselves. They could outright jam!

[@artlabus3387]

This what it looks and sounds like when the guitar becomes an extension of one's soul

[@charlesperez5983]

He has a sound check video in a fly ass jacket that’s flawless

[@kenstu5942]

Gentleman, you're appreciation of masterful musicianship brings me back time and time again. I'm buzzing along with you, thankyou.