Stevie Ray Vaughan - Playing Lenny for the Last Time!

[@TBlanktim]

I was at a Los Lobos show at the Greek in L.A.. Between acts, my girl had to use the restroom. I stood outside waiting for her, the lights went out and Los Lobos were about to come on stage. As I look to my left, in comes a small group of people. It is SRV and Lenny with bodyguards. They have to walk right past me to a side door. I am bugging! No one around but them and me. He sees that I recognize him and his body language says leave me alone. I pull out a pick (Herco Heavy) and simply hold it up to him. He smiles and pulls out a Fender medium from his pocket and flips it to me and gives me a thumbs up and goes through the door. A real treasure, the pick and the moment.

[@srvguitarlegend2876]

Stevie was the man .... Thanks so much!

[@motokev]

great story..... the guy was soooo good.

[@1dotele]

great story

[@sinceagesago5258]

are you high?

[@sprintcarsandguitars959]

AGNOT MODGNIK maybe your high?

[@ElreyJames]

This guy actually 12 stepped me one unforgettable night back in 87 backstage at Tampa Florida concert . I had been on an awful cocaine relapse for weeks and couldn't stop for the life of me, he sat me down hugged me and told me everything was gonna be alright...and then we shot a game of pool! I cleaned up soon after and have been sober ever since .He was a genuine man and very kind to me not long after he died in a helicopter crash... He was clean & sober 4 years himself🙏

[@kru420m]

That's a really good story, and I'm glad you can still share it friend.

[@GreensnGuitars]

❤❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏😉😉

[@user-qr8ki8ue4i]

His legacy is for the broken. And it goes on and on and on.

[@ElreyJames]

Pete Lucchini I’m not sure what your asking... I will tell you this I met him about a year before that Tampa concert in the Dallas airport I was waiting for my flight and I saw this guy with a hat on actually I couldn’t see his body I just saw the hat with a feather bobbing up and down walking kind of fast and I knew it was him without even seeing him so I followed him he was walking fast he was late for his flight and when he got to his gate he missed his plane .I was with my friend and we sat down and we just started talking and my friend had this AA necklace on and he said I know what that is and that started the whole conversation we hung for a good hour and talked about guitars and his guitar tuning and string gage and stuff... he then told me when I play in Tampa you write a note and give it to my tour manager I want you to come back and say hi an I did...!

[@pixamite1]

Wow!

[@Edkarmakornir4nu]

I was at Alpine valley that weekend, I am still to this day never going to forget what was an unbelievable weekend with Eric Clapton, Robert Cray, SRVs bro Jimmy and other greats, and waking up Monday to go to work and hearing about his passing, just how fast so much happiness can be erased by such horrible news. I remember seeing an interview with him and at the end he stated if I go I hope it’s after my greatest performance, I can honestly say it was for for me. 08/27/90 RIP S.R.V.

[@donnacsrpenter7226]

That had to b a truly heartbreaking day 4 u.I had the honor of seeing him n double trouble in Nashville at Starwood. Luv that man to this day.I am so sorry for that trauma u had to feel.God bless u it may have been a lot of yes gone but ull never forget it..

[@kenthomas4668]

I was there Saturday as well. I will never recover for the news I got on that Monday evening. There is a bootleg available recorded from the soundboard of that show.

[@NothingMaster]

Not a single note did he ever play that didn't come from the very core of his being -- and that's what sets him apart, aside from his absolute mastery of the blues rock guitar. Music that touches your soul. Rock In Peace

[@ninovaroni6979]

Yep, straight from his soul. That's why no one will ever be SRV.

[@robertdoran2907]

That is so true. He never, ever “missed” a note. And every note was a note that only he could play. I miss the man. He was, and still is, the only artist that I know I can listen to, and get completely lost in his music. We all need that sometimes.

[@katejohnson2683]

More soul in that man than any musician I have ever heard. Love the others but Stevie changes you on a deeply core level. Dont know how that can happen. So sad hes taken from us.

[@sillysausage4549]

Overrated. Just my opinion.

[@cougar2013]

@@sillysausage4549 in what way? He was an absolute monster.

[@ella5319]

He was playing this with such feel, sadness mixed with good memories, goodbye to an important person & time in his life. God Rest your souls Stevie & Lenny.

[@TheInnerYouCAS_K]

He still loved her ~ and she him.

[@trish5515]

Sad they got divorced. I guess he being away from home a lot and the drug and alcohol abuse did not help the relationship. They did love each a lot and had been together for a very long time. I read his manager and Janna encouraged him to divorce Lenny? I cannot help feeling if Janna had not come along Stevie and Lenny may have had a chance to repair their relationship once he had sobered up. Just my opinion. Don’t shoot me down.

[@ella5319]

@@trish5515 I won't disagree with you, it would have been wonderful if they had reconciled, I do believe they truly loved each other....oh what might have been, just think of the beautiful babies those two would have made.

[@debbiegrubb6235]

@@trish5515 I doubt they would have repaired their relationship. I read that while Stevie was in rehab he called her and she wouldn't talk to him and when he got out and went home she had changed all the locks on the house and was seeing other men. That's when he filed for divorce.

[@TheStrataminor]

@@ella5319 Get real, they are no more special than anyone else...and the kids would grow up more likely to be entitled and no better than anyone else....SRV was another celeb muso who couldn't hold life together, and definitely not someone I look up to (sure he played great....but that's all he had).

[@kmj1966blues]

I have been a blues guitarist for 30 plus years. Met Stevie several times at Antones. When her recorded riviera paradise, he went into the studio alone, turned off the lights sat down in a chair his back to the glass told them to roll tape and in one take recoded what millions have come to love. This version of "Lenny" is my favorite it says I love you and it's all over all at once. I don't believe he ever stopped loving her. Stevie exuded love always. This video is priceless for the music.

[@TheInnerYouCAS_K]

AGREE!!!

[@wannaberabbi9302]

@jemjean100 from what I heard in an article it was because she started seeing other men...

[@wannaberabbi9302]

@jemjean100 ouch, it's terribly sad... but sadly I doubt stevie's rock and roll attitude would have made him stay loyal, and I doubt having a husband constantly touring would help with Lenny either. it's all a very said affair. I sincerely hope they were on good terms in the end.

[@wannaberabbi9302]

@jemjean100 sad that they both had to have such a bad life. I hope she feels better now.

[@wannaberabbi9302]

@jemjean100 may she rest in peace.

[@BlindMellowJelly]

Well, I have to add another story of my time with this man. Merriweather post pavilion in Columbia MD 1989. I was working security and being the older dude (23) they put me backstage. Not one of the other workers knew who he was or cared but I sure did. The bus pulled up for a few min and out came the posse with Stevie being third to exit. Fresh pack of Kool's and a smile on his face. Being the only black dude there he came right for me. I said Mr Vaughn your wait is 13 min and there are food and drinks in the stage room. He laughed and said they already ate and asked me if I had a light. I had a black zippo and he seemed to like it. They all stood around and cracked jokes about Philadelphia where they were the night before and said he was glad to be out of there. The main mangt type guy said time to go and they just walked on stage like it was just another day at work. I think they played for 2 hours and 15 min and was floored at every note. Jimmy and he played the double neck and jimmy backed him on Travis Walk and Texas Flood. After the final son they went to exit and he looked at me and said " did you lack it (like with a texas drawl) I said hells yeah. He said did it sound good to you, I said man, you sounded like you might wanna check your family tree. Jimmy laughed out loud and Stevie just smiled and him and his soaking wet shirt walked past me and he said Thanks and headed to the bus. Not the best story but that shit meant alot to me. I just could not fan out cause its silly. I paid to see him after that 6 more times but wow, he was a nice man.

[@jdoe1988]

I'm still kicking myself in the pants for not having seen him when I had the chance. HIs last appearance at the Merriweather, I thought, "I'll catch him next tour." There was never to be another tour.

[@BlindMellowJelly]

@@jdoe1988 There were lots of tours from 1988 to when he passed......just not at merriweather

[@jdoe1988]

@@BlindMellowJelly I know of no other appearances that SRV made in MD between August 1989 and August 1990, when he passed.

[@TBlanktim]

Great story. He was such a humble guy that it seemed he was unapproachable until you engage him. I had a chance to tell my story to Kim Wilson and he laughed and said that was Stevie alright.

[@BlindMellowJelly]

@@TBlanktim Yeah, I can see him digging Los Lobos without a doubt. Great Story Bro

[@s550danny]

I used to be into queen, still am, I’ll always love queen but I remember thinking “there’s no way it gets better than this” then I found out about Clapton (I play guitar myself so I always wanted to see the goats and Clapton was the only name I knew) so after Clapton I discovered Hendrix. I knew Hendrix was the undisputed god of guitar for all his innovations and revolutionary way of playing guitar but I wasn’t into his music that much either. Then one day, scrolling thorough Facebook I found a video that said “Stevie Ray Vaughan and Albert King- Pride and joy” now, I had heard of the 3 kings so secretly I went into that video, hoping Albert would kick this guys stevies butt. But within 3 seconds of Stevie beginning to play, I knew he was different. And I knew he was going to be the next big thing in my life. And so it has been for the last 2 years. I cannot put into words what Stevie did for me from his grave. I’ve learned sooo much from him, life lessons and music too. I’m so sad I never got to see Stevie, I was born in 2000. And if there’s one regret I have in this life, is not being born on time to see this greatness. It’ll be stevie’s 30th anniversary since the day he passed in 2 days. Rock on in heaven Stevie. Forever in our hearts Thank you if you took the time to read this

[@beckydeleon8241]

I was deaf for 60 years, but then I got a cochlear implant. I didn't know how to hear, so I had auditory therapy every week for three years. My son-in-law has admired SRV for a long time. Then one day, I ran across a KZbin video of Stevie. I decided to see if I could figure it out. I listened. My gosh! Wow! Never heard anything like it. I'm sure artificial hearing is different than normal hearing, but my gosh!! He was playing sounds I never imagined existed! He was magnificent wasn't he? What a beautiful soul he was and what a tragic loss for all of us.

[@angelmeyers1455]

@@beckydeleon8241 What a beautiful comment...I am blessed for reading it..thank you! Reading through the comments on this SRV video is truly a record of testament proving that Stevie Ray Vaughan must have been an angel sent here for but a short time to bless this fallen world. Job well done Stevie...

[@bowlda_5194]

I have the same story as you but Hendrix was my inspiration. I'm just now starting to explore again because I've listened to almost every Hendrix song there is- even the bootlegs only on youtube. I just found out I'm in the top 0.001% of listeners on spotify. So far what I've found is everyone who was intensely interested by Hendrix has become an indescribable master of guitar. Stevie ray is no exception. He once said he felt like Jimi Hendrix was a brother to him and he felt close to him even though they never met. I totally get that. Theres just about 3 artists who I think have a pure connection to music (on guitar) and I think they were Jimi, Stevie, and on a good night, Eric Clapton. This song is some good ass evidence. Why do all my friends like rap? They're missing so much.

[@TBlanktim]

I never turned on to Queen too much but, Brian May always had a very cool sound.

[@TBlanktim]

I never turned on to Queen too much but, Brian May always had a very cool sound.

[@maxschlobach7006]

I was about 17, I was depressed and suicidal. Nothing made sense for me, nothing made me feel fullfilled and really, I was scared of life. It was late at night, like 3am and it was one of my really bad days. But somehow I stumbled upon a video called SRV - Lenny (Live at the El Mocambo)... I started to cry immediately (something I could never do before). Idk what it was, but I felt understood, like Stevie knew exactly what I was going through. This one video really changed my life, I found peace with myself, because I knew from that moment on that all I have to do in life is being myself. Sometimes I forget to be myself and lose my peace, gut all I gotta do is come back to this song and learn to accept my pain, for it only makes me stronger. I wish he was still alive so I could thank him

[@pixamite1]

Just keep hanging tough, you'll continue to be ok. I wish he was still here too.

[@maxschlobach7006]

@@pixamite1 your comment means a lot to me, I found out yesterday that my bestfriend lied to me

[@barbarascotto3873]

Max, you can thank Stevie by paying it forward.

[@steve6548]

I can relate. Hope you are doing well.

[@DonBeresford]

Beautiful, keep rocking dude

[@durmondglanton]

Greatest guitarist of ALL TIME !!! Often imitated, NEVER duplicated!! People always say "there will never be another"(whether it's sports or music) but I feel VERY comfortable saying there will NEVER be another SRV🙌🏿 Rest In Paradise

[@jimduggan1614]

Not quite

[@harryjohnson8605]

Lenora was lucky to have a beautiful piece of music written for her RIP Lenny and Stevie

[@lburrell1965]

I miss him so much ! Not just the music , he was a sweet soul and great person ! Love you SRV !

[@sophiawolthof1238]

❤❤❤

[@michaelbyrd7883]

In Dallas my buddy says hey I got two tickets to see the Moody Blues if you gimme a ride to the show I'll give you one. I was 16 he was 21 I had a pickup. Cool let's go a last minute thing. Get to a place never been to before called Reunion arena. Big marquee TONIGHT AN EVENING WITH THE MOODY BLUES under that small letters special gst stevie ray vaughn. He said who the **** is stevie ray vaughn, I said I don't know just some opener we'll sit through. In we go 8th row just off center smoking a doob, laughing my *** off. Buddies telling jokes and just kinda looked funny. Lights out, on walks these three dudes one with a guitar and a hat. Playing begins loud my friend still talking telling jokes 5 minutes later, me to him hang on man listen to this guy this is the most incredible guitar playing I've ever heard. Never forget it. I can't remember one song the Moody Blues played, but I can remember Stevie that was 1983.

[@srvguitarlegend2876]

That's the reason that I opened this channel for. This kind of comments are priceless. Thanks man

[@TBlanktim]

I first saw him in Hollywood Ca. Not glitzy Hollywood, the old dirty section of it. He played in a converted movie theater that was turned into a strip club. The area was rough. Seedy, not dangerous. After that, they tried having music acts in there. It was called The Ivar Theater, on Ivar Street off Hollywood Blvd. HE BLEW THE ROOF OFF THE DUMP!!! And yeah it was LOUD! He pulled out all the tricks. Hendrix stuff, feedback, and flipping the guitar around flat on the stage by the tremolo bar. This was Double Trouble. Must have been in 1982 or maybe 1981. Not sure of the year. Most folks at the show hadn't seen him before. Talking with others out on the sidewalk afterward, the general consensus was, this was something very unique and all of us were blown away. After that, I kept an eye out to see if he would play anywhere within driving distance to go see them. Still listen to him weekly. Thanks for your story. Makes me wonder how many times that happened at other shows.

[@michaelbyrd7883]

@@TBlanktim Yea, yours sounds a very special moment, yea he was unstoppable by anyone but himself, except for crash. Every body- blues, rock player measures themselves next to him. Around the world. I seen Jimmy several times he never tries to pull off what Stevie did cause he can’t non one can.

[@616rcs]

My friend and I went to see Stevie open for the moody blues at the spectrum same tour. Left during the moody blues. Was lucky enough to see him live 5 times

[@yanceyjames3089]

Stevie Ray Vaughan has helped me through a lot of tough times in my life.

[@isuckatnames2659]

Felt that, brother. Currently keeping me together. Learning some of his stuff in guitar, and not only is it great to listen to, but playing it takes it to another level. You feel his soul in a way. Mind-blowing.

[@matt8831]

I'm 16 years old and this version really gets me, I always cry whenever i listen to this. The standard tuning hits different in this song and his soul while playing it. Truly a master, I never imagine that i would miss Stevie, I've been obssesed with his music and I'm playing guitar learning stuffs from him not only his techniques but I'm also learning how to be a better person and showing some love to others too and that is all because of him, he is changing my life to be the better version of myself. Thank you Stevie! We miss you!

[@steezyhardcore]

Yeeeaaahh

[@happyfreeliferc]

That's great Matt !! ☀️

[@leoward6609]

When I was 16 I was really into death metal, nevertheless for my birthday my grandparents gave me a stack of SRV albums. I still remember where I was the first time I heard little wing, driving down the street having to pull over because I couldn't see through the years. I had no idea at the time who he was, but I felt it. I heard little wing and my life changed forever during those seven minutes. I'm a guitar teacher now, and I love what I do. Stevie, wherever you are, thank you man.

[@Guitarwench]

I too am from metal origins and little wing was the first time I heard SRV and he has been my all time favorite guitarist ever since. I also now am a guitar teacher. Just goes to show, regardless of anyones music preference once you hear stevie it changes you forever.

[@olivergold4641]

When i sit out back and watch the sunset or watch the stars and listen to this. I have to hold back tears.

[@imgeegeey4623]

I do too!!!!!

[@larrygeetar9309]

Follow that with Riviera Paradise and your sunset is a complete success.

[@papa_pt]

especially this version

[@BerndThomasSchuller]

Honestly there are some very nice stories in the comments here, thanks guys for sharing. SRV's music seems to attract nice folks.

[@srvguitarlegend2876]

That's for sure ;)

[@katejohnson2683]

Cant do justice in words...crying , so beautiful, how? Did he create that? Not from this earth. Angel

[@icanmanifest]

Like attracts like

[@paulies5407]

The age range is what gets me. People born 2006+ and still getting into stevie like he'd just come out.

[@alfonsoflores9314]

Stevie Ray... one of only a chosen few... touched by God...a legend born in my lifetime that will be remembered as one of the greatest guitarists that ever lived.

[@AZDynamics]

Not only was SRV one of the greatest shredders ever, but his heart was enchanting . . .

[@keithg1391]

Oh my GOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!! He just took that song to another place!!!! Best guitarist of all time!!! Miss you Stevie!!!

[@faroukkane6244]

R.I.P Mister Vaughan. We miss you.

[@richardbonillasjr5216]

I stayed in prison for a good chunck of my life, for 22 years. One thing that I could remember was the first time I heard SRV. There are many things that i just don't want to remember or, if I had the option, I would delete those experiences. However, hearing SRV play a rendition of Jimi's "Little Wing" is something that I will never forget. I mean, never. It really affected my life. It made me think of how great one person could be. I didn't know who he was. SRV is the one that got me into blues and who I thought of all of those years. Sometimes people are just going to be able to do it for you even if you are in a prison.

[@noahsimmons4107]

Right on man..glad your out and not locked up. One love brother

[@LTDanno360mods]

cheers to beeing on the other side of the fence brother gotta fine what makes you happy in life ,,, this ,, makes me think ,, its better than the best drug on that streat brother listen i been all around that block keep your dam head up and ears on jimmy is watching over us

[@peanut71968]

Richard Bonillas, Jr ... friend ... brother ... we all have to serve (SRV) something ... someone ... we serve The Lord .. we serve another .. or we serve time ... Via Condios

[@charlenesaar6155]

Richard Bonillas, Jr I listened to him all my life but the minute I heard him play little wing it changed me no the minute I heard and seen him. nothing in the world is like him no one can compare he is one with his guitar they are soul mates. I have led a not so good life as well. he inspires me to get over it move on who cares if you are almost 40 your hubby chose dope who cares you can still learn you always wanted to. I picked up my daughters guitar today.

[@marleypup4462]

His music changed me too. I think he played little wind on Austin city limits. I decided when I saw that , that I wanted to do something, anything that well.

[@cjsmith8319]

I wish Stevie could see how many lives he profoundly impacted. I still remember hearing Lenny for the first time when I was still fighting drug and alcohol addiction. It changed me. Now almost a year sober, I had no idea this rendition was posted on here. This one is extra special. Stevie, if you can hear me somewhere. "We all miss you. Thank you"

[@mike8610]

Still making such an impact on people's lives. I first heard him back in maybe 1993-94 when I was 12-13 and not yet playing guitar. I had to know what this sound was. Been hooked ever since and playing ever since as well. I'm sitting here in my house in 2022 at 40 years old now in tears listening to this. This man was a channel for love and positive vibes. He lives on in many ways.

[@robertduvall7392]

What a beautiful tribute to someone who he loved so much. We have/had Stevie and that was a true blessing.

[@rsdsfk]

Easily my favorite version of Lenny. The tone of his guitar is so much sweeter and brighter than other versions, along with a slightly faster tempo. That's what makes this version especially special for me. R.I.P Stevie Ray - I wish I could of seen the man with my own eyes.

[@steezyhardcore]

Yeeepp

[@papa_pt]

standard tuning too!!

[@midnitesunblues]

Stevie's song is so beautiful, so imbued with love, it must have been heartbeaking for him knowing that what was created from love for his wife was now a sad and sweet goodbye to Lenny... It's a shame this show wasn't filmed just for this song alone. rip to both

[@HardRockMiner]

When Stevie died it was the real Day the Music Died. Or that's how I felt about it anyway.

[@harmandalap8265]

I think you are right,cuz never heared some one playing with so much feeling ,stevie his soul and heart flows true the speakers every time l listning to stevie ! now l have to say am from the netherlands and the blues is not populair here but it saved my live! l was born in 87 and my first contact with the blues was when l was 21 and the song called pride n joy l felt inlove with the music from stevie and l never heared some one like stevie ! we are lucky the blues is for every one and its a treasure for the world to know and hear ! stevie was and still is the best PERIOD

[@mooningthemoon]

I felt that too, funny how when he was alive, a lot of critics called him an imitation of Hendrix, yet after his passing the same critics celebrated his talent, Elvis was the same to an extent. Stevie was tuned to a higher plane, of music, and at the end of his life, tuned to the higher power Amen.

[@donnacsrpenter7226]

Sir u r not alone there every August on the day he passed I say a prayer n cry like a baby. 1 of the top 10 worst days of my life.After the loss of my husband n my son,my mama n daddy.He will always b The Master of the Blues.He felt every note he played. And we felt it too.

[@cassidygraham6966]

Look,this may sound a bit cheesy but im going to try my absolute hardest to revive the blues like he did.Im 15 and still have a long track ahead of me but i believe in myself.

[@Texasbluestunes]

Yeah, I was 17 and driving down 59 through the middle Houston right about the Wesleyan exit when it came across the radio. I was just sick man. At the time I'd been stuck on him like glue for over 5 years, although he played Houston often, I was just to young to see him live. Some things you just take for granted..

[@TheMidnightModder]

This song is a beautiful representation of the ups and downs, fights and quiet points of their relationship. Whether he knew it or not he created a masterpiece.

[@nugget1928]

wow, I was so lucky to hear this loud and live

[@kingkeefage]

Yeah, you absolutely were lucky. He had already been killed by the time I was old enough with a higher level of interest to really notice him beyond the radio, so I didn't have a chance to ever see him. I grew up with a lot of greats from many different styles being played around the house. A significant number of the artists I love are dead, too old, too "big" to come here, or are too expensive when they do come here or close. I keep forgetting that a lot of the music made during my lifetime is already considered classic. Those bands were only recently, or will soon become, eligible for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. It's a good feeling in some ways.

[@Fender0nfire]

You dont know how lucky you are

[@joshuadonato7094]

James McCarthy yea you're lucky, he was killed 7 years before I was even born, never had the chance to see him, I only know what he's like from videos and albums :(

[@popebryanii7224]

My mom met Srv by accident and she said that "he was the kindest most well respecting musician ever". She met him at a random bar in West Virginia.

[@BN3_exe]

Being that I was born almost a decade after SRVs death, and being relatively new to his music (Been listening for a year or two now), every time I listen to him play on his records, live performances, talking in interviews, and reading stories having to do with SRV, all I can do is feel all the different moods and emotions. I seriously wish I would've found out about his a hell of a lot sooner.

[@srvguitarlegend2876]

You must think that you've been so lucky to have found him now and not so many years later.... so you can enjoy SRV's music for the rest of your life..... I had the same feeling a long time ago, I was searching for something and I finally found him ...

[@mike7397]

I will never be able to play like the great SRV but he inspired me to pick up a guitar!

[@sprintcarsandguitars959]

listen,you don't want to be a clone,im 51 build my own strats and can play blues to metal,been going since guitar class in 82. practice on every body you like and get your own style going. jimmy,stevie,there just playing there influences. open your mind and listen to whatever sounds good to you,mix em all into your style. there's been countless times people have asked stevie who he wants to play like,his answer? like me,all the ones i heard and liked all in his own style!!!!

[@morocxas]

mark miller le style c'est l'homme,thanks you sir for this comment

[@sprintcarsandguitars959]

soufyane casablancais your welcome,stevie was always asked if he was like hendrix,his responce when asked was great! just be yourself,and all the greats mixed in,i think albert collins once said its like a pot of gumbo,a little of everything thrown in!

[@luiznicolau1857]

YOU?!?!!?!? nobody can, guy!!!

[@mike7397]

Luiz Nicolau

[@landsharkjones8712]

What a beautiful homage to a woman you just can’t hold on to.

[@jeffcooper9363]

Beautiful man, just beautiful. I first saw Stevie back in 1980 at a place called the "Clubfoot" in Austin. I was absolutely blown away not only by his playing but his showmanship. He gave it all away when he played...

[@Slugg-O]

I've been a huge fan for decades and I cannot recall a single note SRV ever played that didn't come from the heart. Stevie was NOT normal. Listen to every note and nuance. Normal people cannot express themselves this way. He was gifted. There are so many great comments and compliments in here that say everything I think and feel about this song, SRV, my life, my choices, second chances and what happens tomorrow. I'd like to add to it, but you, his fans, have said it all for me. Thank you.

[@sheilabarron7206]

Lenny is such a Beautiful instrumental piece Rest in Peace Stevie Ray you are So Missed and you will Never be Forgotten ♥️

[@thegaragephilosopher6870]

I was there that night. A day that I will never forget. I my friends and I went from Detroit. None of us were ever there before but had a high school buddy who just moved there. We had the best time of our lives. And we left out the wrong gate. It was on opposite side of our parking. As we walked around we got stopped by security guards. They said we had to wait as the helicopters were about to take off. I watched as they flew off. Then by time we got to car…..we heard. That changed my life. We drove home and stopped on beach of Lake Michigan. We just sat there for hours…..just hearing the notes played the night before over and over again. Miss SRV to this day

[@conscience333]

I discovered Stevie only a year or so after he died but I know him personally because his Soul was in his music. He's been a part of my life for nearly 30 years and when I listen to his music and think of how he died, I get a deep pang like it happened yesterday and I lost someone close to me. I'm Catholic and I pray for his Soul because God is eternal it doesn't matter what time frame I'm in, I know I can pray for him and it makes a difference. I want to go to Heaven and I want to see Stevie there (and many others). God bless you Stevie, you touched many Souls !!

[@mrmeageeson]

Nearly 30 years ago I witnessed a extreme day of the blues guitar featuring , Robert Cray , Buddy Guy, Eric Clapton, Stevie Ray, & Jimmy Vaughn ... And as we moved along after the final encore much like cattle , We watched as to the back of the stage helicopters taking off .. My friend goes " Clapton is gonna crash tonight" ... And I quickly scooled him saying these guys fly in & out of here thousands of times, they could do it blind folded !!! We only saw Erie fog blanket the ski hills of Alpine Valley theater... Never heard a thing... Next morning got a phone call saying watch the news !!! He was in rare form that night ...and the show proves this ...

[@lesaserrato3575]

Yes, we have lost many great musicians in air disasters. Stevie was and is my personal favorite. So amazingly talented. I can only imagine the wonderful music we would have been blessed with in the years to come, if, if, if..... Grateful for all he shared with us in the short time he was on this earth. Always a fan💕

[@ЮпитерИванов-м4э]

Аналогично.

[@dgclassic5591]

Nothing about or played by the one,THE ONLY SRV ever gets old.. Never will. Six strings down YOU are GREATLY MISSed !! Love and Respect SRV !! OG SRV fan here in East Texas hanging on to the memories... See you again some day !! ✌🎸

[@fredfloyd68]

This is one of my favorite soft jamout by Stevie love them jazz chords then Stevie goes nuts on the fretboard....simply awesome!!!

[@scottsalter6400]

A great influence on me on my sobriety and my vision and hope for a better life and what a great guitar inspiration! We miss SRV

[@graftongodofmemes]

He's not dead when there's so much of him still left on earth.

[@pievancl5457]

this is the best version of lenny out there. that intro and outro are so wistful and flowy, more so than other versions. you can really feel his emotions in this one. so powerful.

[@danieldickey3258]

Pievancl -Lenny out of the shadows

[@pievancl5457]

what does that mean?

[@damienr1076]

All version are the best...

[@jadiahwashington16]

I was in a cab on my way to a medical evaluation in the year 2006 when I heard Stevie Ray Vaughan at the time I just started learning acoustic I been a fan ever since It really pains me that he lost his life he is one of my top five guitar players

[@brandnewty]

RIP Stevie and Lenora. Thank you so much for everything.

[@jimcole6423]

8/27/19: RIP Stevie. Thank you for sharing your love and talent. We miss you. We love you.

[@harmandalap8265]

Stevie is the reason l picket up a guitar and my guitar is my best buddy now ! Stevie thank u for saving my live ,rip until we meet in heaven 💜

[@ImjustJoshnU]

I played bass without an amp for years. I got heavy fingers now because of it. Heavy heart too. This man with Tommy and Chris were the shit...flat out.. They found their groove. I still listen today and am in awe. It's hard to replay feeling....

[@srvguitarlegend2876]

Something similar to you happened to me but with the guitar, I hadn't "guitar" for some years back, so I played with whatever was around. I still listen to them EVERYDAY. Take care!

[@kenthomas4668]

I used to travel to Mexico and would record tons of music onto 90 minute long cassettes for a boombox I would carry everywhere. I met a guy at the timeshare that loved to get close enough to hear the music and would ask me what I was listening to. Eventually I gifted him all the cassettes in the small gym bag I carried with me. Every year when I left he got another bag full. This went on for 5 to 7 years until the management changed and he no longer worked there. Years later as the wife and I were walking down the street I heard yelling and someone begging me to stop as he knows me. I continued to ignore him but he started screaming "you're from Chicago and you have two kids!" I stopped to see who this guy was and it was my old music friend, Artemio! He wanted to thank me for all the music and explained that he had started a tradition where all his friends would come over and listen to the tapes. There was an eclectic mix from Pink Floyd to Zappa but mixed in there was a tape that they could never figure out who it was as it was just labeled SRV. He HAD to know who that was after all these years, so I told him. He didn't even know it was the blues but he loved it! We shared a hug and said our good byes and we have never found each other again but we will always share the love of great music and SRV.

[@midnitesunblues]

what a fine story. Thanks for sharing the memory with us.

[@prycebadger2754]

I was born 15 years after his death. But listening to this is almost like getting a hug by Stevie. I’ve also learnt the song and gonna play this in a gig to tribute SRV.

[@welpiguess]

this version will forever have a special place in my heart, i may have not gone through a divorce but i've gone through my biggest heartbreak as a young man. i keep my fingers crossed that before i die ill be able to come back to this version and smile, today i still grieve in my depression but thats alright, its alright because it has to be alright, else i wouldn't be living. long live stevie ray vaughan, gonna play this piece later on today. to anybody reading this, keep on rocking, hell the world will keep jamming even if you dont, so you may as well be a part of this psychedelic experience

[@kingkeefage]

I could hear this song every day for decades, and I would still be amazed at how every single time, every play of the same cut, and every experience is completely different. The description contents together with how he played it hold a special meaning for me in some way. Everything changes: I can be sad and wallow in my sorrow doing nothing, or I can be happy and inspired by my experience and what I have learned by deciding to live with change. I'm going to play guitar.

[@khwkar8268]

It always blows me away, been listening to this song for over 20 years. Thank you Stevie.

[@robharding5345]

Great musicians come and go, I have a feeling S R V will be here for quite some time yet, Such a talented human being, We miss this kind soul !

[@mbsheisey]

If I ever want to find out what kind of heart and soul this man had, all I have to do is listen to "Lenny." An absolutely astonishing piece of music!

[@MrGuitars8]

This is a Beautiful , how can you not like it ? Only sad for their divorce but life on the road has claimed many Marriages . Thank you for sharing this with everyone .

[@overdsizedsalmon4543]

Man there’s some points in this song where you can hear some of the tremolo and it perfectly mimics a persons wobbly voice after crying

[@tuk8103]

He had the blues he was trying to get her back

[@tuk8103]

@@Sasketchejuana_man good one bro

[@fredfloyd68]

One of Stevies best tunes....goes right to the soul.Miss him...

[@marcustorigian829]

When I was a senior in high school in the Fall of 1984, I was absorbing as much music as I could possibly get my hands/ears on to learn and study as a sax player. I was a complete Jazz-Hole (listening to Parker, Coltrane, Monk, etc.). Jazz was my life, and I was convinced it was everything great about music. But then …. one of those early days in the Fall of the school year, before rehearsal, the guitar player and bass player in our high school jazz band were just messing around playing a tune, of what I later, upon asking them, found out to be, “Couldn’t Stand the Weather.” As soon as I heard it, I had to know what that tune that was, and who did it . I hadn’t heard of Stevie Ray Vaughan before that. I was engulfed by its feel and groove. That weekend, I put all my shekels together, went to Tower Records, found the eponymous album of this new tune I was so enamored with, purchased it, came home and began to listen, and then ……. 🤯🤯🤯 That was this first moment when I really understood the beauty of music. Stevie Ray Vaughan has, from that day, been a bedrock in my love and enjoyment of music. The more I learned from him and about him, the more I came to understand what music meant for mankind. He was a gift from God. And if you listen very closely, when he plays/sings, you can hear God speaking through his very immensely talented child. God Bless You SRV! It is, it was, and it always will be an honor and privilege. SIDENOTE; I did catch him once live, and I don’t have any personal story about an interaction with him, but needless to say the show was more than inspirational.

[@motokev]

Man, this Lenny version is amazing. I'm not a god believer, but when I hear SRV play I start believing. How can a human play a guitar like that.

[@pattiosmith8963]

That just gave me chills reading your post after just listening to Lenny.I think it is so cool that you start believing. I agree, how can a human play guitar like that? I believe he played from his soul,the guitar was an extentsion of his soul.

[@motokev]

If you play guitar or any instrument, you know how difficult it is to be the best. You have to have a natural talent to have any hope. It's obvious SRV had the natural talent as did Hendrix. But, most mortals who have the natural gift and all the practicing still will not achieve the SRV status, it's impossible.

[@sinceagesago5258]

same thing as millions watch jimi Hendrix play

[@sprintcarsandguitars959]

motokev ya,they all said that when jimmy left us.i cant stand that word,srv only played what he was influenced by,as all the rest of us musicians do,there will always be greats well after were gone,stevie always said he's just playing what he was influenced by,nothing is impossible,kind of like your 4th grade teacher saying you will never amount to anything? but if you have that attitude ,your done from the get go! my buddy's dad once told me a story. he said if you don't start paying attention you will be digging holes and doing nothing in life,so when he got older he started a backhoe co. and he say's to me,you know what. i make 10 times the money digging holes than my teacher ever did! true story,look up "roddie inc" that would be his son,and you tell me if he looks poor? he's the one that told me when we were 20,i cant stand when somebody say's that's impossible! or you cant do that,after that i instilled that in my head,now i can play the heck out of a strat! from the first fret down to the last,from blue's to metal,just words of wisdom.

[@sinceagesago5258]

So I'm guessing right now you know how to shred on the guitar instead of playing spongebob tunes right?

[@edadan]

First time I heard him play was in the late 70’s. I was in a record store and suddenly this unbelievable music started playing. I bought Texas Flood immediately and wore that tape out.

[@5slide]

Only just heard this version and it's my favourite, amazing playing and tone!

[@dobronx4033]

Ou man ., just found this version , gives me chills knowing the back story, the amp, the crowd noise, guitar tone sounds like those long summer Texas evenings, cheers and blessings to all

[@dylanchatfield50]

the standard tuning almost seems like he's at peace with Lenny and happy

[@noahsimmons4107]

dylan chatfield dude I totally thought about something along those lines...standard tuning just sounded so sharp and pure idk...it was the perfect setup for the last time honestly

[@larrygeetar9309]

+dylan chatfield I think it may be the recording that makes it sound like standard tuning, as some commenters have opined. The tempo is noticeably quicker and his string vibrato also seems at a different rate than usual. As far as I know, he always played tuned down one half step. The only time I saw him appear to be in standard 440 tuning was with Albert King on the "In Session" DVD. I'm not positive that's the case but I've played along with and watched it several times. Albert used a weird tuning so it's possible Stevie tuned standard to make it easier for Albert and him to play together. Just a guess on my part.

[@kaiselkamish9904]

SOMEONE REALISED! it gives such a etherial sound.

[@dylanchatfield50]

larry geetar your right mate it is odd to think his Lenny strat would be tuned to standard. It’s possible that the strings had tightened on there own or it is just the recording that gives the tone.. my ears can’t hear it either but he sure does play it with so much passion

[@Sasketchejuana_man]

He had already fell in love with somebody new in march of 86' Model Janna Lapidus who he met in New Zealand. He and Lenny divorced in 88'.

[@midnitesunblues]

Stevie wrote Lenny for his wife, but Riviera Paradise was for us. Both make me cry. God bless his beautiful soul.

[@CarolineVaughan-yg4gp]

Riviera Paradise was another song Stevie wrote for Lenny. It was originally called Our Riviera Paradise.

[@midnitesunblues]

@@CarolineVaughan-yg4gp Yes, that's true. Even though he did write it for her, it turned out to be for us when he played it. what a cool thing to do. Stevie was a special soul.

[@crowhaven200]

Man... speechless.. breathless... pure feelin

[@dalespuzzillojr.5622]

he spoke volumes with one note...one phrase. Still remember the first time I heard his guitar and his voice ...he had such power when he played...he still is truly magical to watch!

[@jodyosborne8945]

R.I.P Stevie Ray, we love ya dude, Keep on rockin' with the angels! You will be dearly missed, I grew up listening to you and thats why i play guitar today.

[@alicejones9031]

The Lord took him because he fulfilled his life's work....I thank him for the joy he brought me from his music.

[@0Imtheslime0]

Rest in Peace Stevie and Leonora Bailey.

[@edwardroberts9296]

Stevie Ray Vaughan is truly an unique and inspirational guitarist and performer,you're dearly missed.buddy

[@TomGreen-gi3tl]

I've never heard him play this before. Incredible. Undoubtedly SRV is the greatest of all time

[@louisesblues]

That was just so good..never to be repeated. The Master.

[@sebastianchristin5562]

Stevie much music left us ! You admire all my life ! Vaughan forever!

[@judythepunk461]

Such a legend, i'm so sad i never got the chance to see him live and/or meet him, being born 10 years after he died and all... But my dad played SRV amongst others to me when i was young

[@45mutant]

When I was 22 yrs old he played the Bayfront auditorium 1987 here in Corpus Christi tx, during the encore ( Voodoo chile) me & my friend ran up on stage, I bowed in front of him like the we're not worthy he freaked out lol , we got escorted out the back, waited 2 hrs they came out when he looked down to shake our hands he's, your the guys that ran up on stage ......

[@srvguitarlegend2876]

That's one of the main reasons I made that channel in the first place. Just to know about the stories from the people that were there whatching the greatness of the late great SRV. Thank you man.

[@RicardoWarnermusic]

Si no fuera por SRV yo no me dedicaría a este bello arte que es la música. Mi inspiración, su música llega al alma

[@kaiselkamish9904]

For the people who wonders why it sounds so ethereal, i have a theory, yes, he was palying in standart, that's for sure, but what other versions of lenny doesn't have is the keyboard, those chords are in some way the sames in lenny but with Reese Wynans everything takes another color, same with riviera paradise, he just makes it different but in a really good way.

[@jimcole6423]

Back again. Can't get enough. RIP SRV.

[@Jensen6297]

Every time he plays this song its always different. It shows the emotions he played in that song about his wife.

[@aloisemason3044]

Stevie Ray Vaughan is phenominal on the strat and plays the best of any musician that has ever set foot on a stage...and Stevie was inspired at such a young age and set out too be the best blue's and rock n roll musician ever..a legend is what he was and Stevie had a life outside of music that just faded away..and in this song Stevie hurts by the sound of his voice and the music..goes with life..

[@salortiz3528]

Why God !! I ask myself this every time I hear SRV.

[@bluzzpower]

Soulful SRV in his better moments..In standard tuning no less! RIP Stevie!

[@bluestarinkc]

I will never forget you Stevie, you still bring tears to my eyes every time I hear you I miss your music so much.

[@AldoMeyer]

SVRguitarLegend Thank you for sharing wonderful pics and moving Lenny. Thanks.

[@williamwright1953]

4:55 how is that even possible... legend

[@tuk8103]

The blues

[@mattroberts86]

Sac Memorial Auditorium, the year before, opening band a local bar band unknown. The room transformed when SRV took the stage. He left everyone nearly speechless the rest of the night, with much appreciation shown in between each song. Unlike any other concert experience, unforgettable range of emotions flooded the place, with happiness being the main one.

[@martamanson1794]

I hope Lenny lives on through his wonderful music and the true love of his many many fans

[@aaronhenning5184]

Man this hurts deep in my heart. Getting divorced next week, so I know the pain that he was putting out here. Such a beautiful soul.

[@BlackLabelMark]

Keep your head up. I was there about 8 years ago and it was probably the hardest thing I’ve ever been through. You will make it though.

[@TBlanktim]

Yeah, even though I got to see him play several times that experience stands out. There was a real treat seeing the Fabulous Thunderbirds (original lineup) in a small renovated movie house. It was Christmas time and they had a few guests sit in. Buddy Guy, Albert Collins and more. But the real treat was they all came back onstage after the closing encore and did an hour long set of Christmas tunes. Just great.

[@susancanavespe1696]

TBlanktim Where was this?

[@TBlanktim]

@@susancanavespe1696 At the Wiltern Theater in L.A. if I remember correctly. Corner of Wilshire Blvd. and Western Ave. Converted movie house.

[@joerobbins6318]

Great pictures, truly inspiring to all those who appreciated his music and for the few who really got to know him

[@ashimjungthapa9643]

every note devine emotion flowing

[@nickjimenez6138]

Wish I could've seen him live. Even though I'm a player I didn't become aware of Stevie until a couple yrs before he died. I used to deliver oxygen and nitrous and while on my route heard Riviera Paradise. Had to pull over and just let those beautiful notes wash over me. Truly a master at his craft.

[@jessiem276]

Something about his playing sounds different here, but I Love it! He was AWESOME! Such an humble man..with a heart of gold. RIP, Stevie Ray 💙

[@augsburg74aya]

I hope there is a better place after we leave this earth and I hope hes there

[@TheSarahbeach100]

There is and I believe he's there. He reminded his audince we hear by the grace of god.

[@sophiawolthof1238]

❤❤❤

[@edadan]

There’s Heaven and Hell. Jesus is the ONLY way to the “better” place. Get a bible and start reading. God bless you friend.

[@BlackSheepDog1]

Seriously wish someone would clean this up and make it crystal clear! While capturing all the special nuances that made SRV so great!

[@cboyblue6168]

The pic of SRV, Lenny and Little Charlie brought back a few memories, sitting there with the 3, Cboy down on Guadualupe, AJ. Loved it when Cboy and Big Louis were on the dance floor...C walk my dog. Good times. He was a good guy, great guitarist and would’ve been even greater being clean.