Stevie Ray Vaughan's Soundcheck - WHOA! (First Time Reaction)

[@ryanr5319]

The jacket!!! I mean...the jacket.

[@troypullen7469]

The first song is Scuttle Buttin' Signature SRV. Probably the hottest rhythm guitar line for a song ever....

[@harrietmiller3982]

When your Soundcheck blows away most people's concerts🎸🎶💙‼️💯

[@BarbButler]

💙🙏🏻💙🎸🎸🔥🔥. Nice one to steer the young lad to, Harriet!! Blessings sent your way!!!🥰☮️🌺

[@harrietmiller3982]

@@BarbButler thanks Barbara👏🙌👌✌️. Every true Stevie fan has to see this right? I've watched numerous times myself. But I never get tired of watching/listening to Stevie play🎸💙🎶‼️

[@BarbButler]

⁠@@harrietmiller3982Yes, Harriet… you are so right!! And…Same!!!💙🙏🏻💙

[@starfire6122]

Harriet and Connie..👏👏👏👏 let's keep em coming ladies💞✌️

[@troypullen7469]

Yeah! I've ran a lot of sound in my life and I can't imagine somebody jumping into Scuttle Buttin' right out of the gate. I would have fell out of my chair trying to dial in the mix.

[@lathedauphinot6820]

“Scuttle Buttin’”, first song off his 2nd album that he used to open with in the mid-‘80s, which he used to follow immediately with “Couldn’t Stand The Weather”. You know the next one, “Ain’t Gone & Give’n Up On Love”, then “Say What?” from the 3rd album ‘Soul To Soul’ which, when it first came out and I heard it on Austin radio, I thought they were chanting “Sold his soul.”

[@arizrich]

His fingers, so fast!

[@leftybass5860]

Straight outta bed, straight to the jam.

[@deegomez2089]

Someone had commented before that when you get up at 7am, dressed like that and playing like that, you endorse your paycheck...badass 🎶🎵😎

[@leemiracle6840]

Scuttle buttin.

[@mikelundquist4596]

Cudos to whoever decided to record the sound check.

[@reginastogner9535]

Still amazed how he plays both rhythm and lead. Got to see him for $2.50 and my student ID

[@christopherhammons5252]

Hey new member I play guitar and Stevie was and is my number one infuence. There is a video from the Rome Inn in Austin 1979 he does 4 songs sky is crying, love struck Baby , collins shuffle. And one other. Its actually filmed. I would request that one for your Stevie Sundays.

[@claranielsen3382]

I had the privilege of meeting him several times. One if the nicest , most humble guys you could ever meet. ❤❤

[@harrietmiller3982]

@@claranielsen3382 lucky you👌✌️💯. Color me jealous💙🎸🎶

[@conniehorton1981]

Lucky you!!!!!!!

[@starfire6122]

I've met Stevie in my dreams...I'll settle for that! Lol💞✌️

[@claranielsen3382]

@@starfire6122 lol I met him actually in a little dive bar here in Lubbock back in the late 70s . Then later in the 80s.

[@L33Reacts]

You are so lucky thank you for sharing that!! I bet he was a good dude. You can just tell. It’s all in the smile and the eyes 😊

[@dawntucker5052]

SRV was so so special ❤❤❤

[@corawheeler9355]

Way cool .. and this is a soundcheck. Not all of us were able to see him live ... so great to have these videos.

[@williammcdonald2392]

Not Crossfire, Scuttle Buttin 😉

[@midnitesunblues]

🎸So thankful for these random videos of Stevie. brings a tear and a tug to my heart every time.

[@harrietmiller3982]

Hey Lee✌️glad you enjoyed this👌. That first song was Scuttle Buttin that he usually starts his sets with. The name comes from old ships that had a large dispenser (like a modern day water cooler) that sailors would gather around and shoot the breeze so refers to gossiping/chatting). This was January 1986. Stevie was 31 here. But everything really is young Stevie as 35 is too very young to be your last year. I think you missed when Reece broke the piano bench and after asking Reece so what happened Reece, he walks away and tells him no more drinking! But they jumped right back in the exact spot they were. Such a tight knit group and awesome Band of Brothers. Stevie always insisted all performance fees be divided equally between each member even though he was the main draw. He insisted which was unheard of which tells you a lot about the man himself as well as the band's devotion to him. Even though the video and sound quality leaves a lot to be desired, we all remain grateful it was recorded at all. 🎸🎶💙‼️💯. As always thank you Lee for our Stevie Ray Sundays👌🙏👏🙌💯. Keeping great music alive thanks to super reactors like yourself😉❣️

[@BarbButler]

Thanks as always, Harriet… for all the great information… I also love the fact that you can tell he had just woken up… he was still yawning!💙🥱💙

[@harrietmiller3982]

@@BarbButlerrubbing his eyes, but when he straps in...🔥🔥🔥

[@harrietmiller3982]

Yes his guitar techs were a crucial part of the team. Rene Martinez shown here strapping him in was a valuable and important person to Stevie. He met Rene when he was working at Charley's Guitar Shop in Dallas. Charley Wirz was good friends with Stevie and was the one Stevie wrote Life With You about. He finally talked Rene into leaving Charley and touring with the band, he even sometimes opened for them depending on the venue as Rene is an excellent Flamingo guitarist. Stevie was really hard on his guitars and Rene had his work cut out for him to keep them in repair, restrung tons of time, and he was the tech that switched guitars on Stevie out so smoothly at the Austin City Limits Look At Little Sister performance. A very integral element to the group.

[@conniehorton1981]

Great info Harriett!!!!!

[@harrietmiller3982]

@@conniehorton1981 hey Connie👋✌️. Thanks for spilting this one with me cuz a true fan needs to have watched this one for sure🎶💙‼️

[@johnathanstruble1064]

Scuttle Buttin, opened every show with it. 👍😎

[@tommarks3726]

When I first wake up, I can barely find the door out of my room. This cat is shredding and not missing a beat. RIP

[@frankiemanning1743]

The first song is Scuttle Buttin.

[@normandaubry]

This is what i call « speeding up from 0 tp 60 mph in 0,5 seconds ». I’m so happy that you finally watched this.

[@jamessomers8808]

I used to be a roadie for a local band. I recognize those boxes.

[@UFOS4]

Saw him in 1989, will not ever forget that concert. Love this man x1000! He gives Blues its own SRV category.

[@bluetopguitar1104]

And it's a freaking souncheck. Most of us wish we could approach that level of playing even once.

[@cynthiaschultheis1660]

🙏RIP STEVIE🙏

[@jorgeantoniocruz7416]

Esse cara faz um falta enorme!!! R.i.p Stevie. Tenho 57 anos e minha maior referencia de guitarrista e ele, o maior performance ao vivo do mundo.

[@melanieredfield9736]

I've seen interviews with Tommy and Chris over the years. One of them said there were times in sound checks and rehearsals when Stevie would purposely TRY to play badly & screw around, but he just couldn't do it, it always got right back into a groove. That opening number was called Scuttle Buttin'. It was how they usually opened their shows.

[@billpayne6445]

The opening song is Scuttle Buttin'. Thanks for the reaction.

[@conniehorton1981]

Thank you Harriet for sharing this one with me!!! Thank you Lee for Stevie Sundays! I look forward to each and every one of you today was great as usual!!!

[@harrietmiller3982]

My pleasure Connie🌹🦋. Yes Stevie Sundays are my favorite👌✌️💯

[@Hartlor_Tayley]

Incredible

[@davidmckenzie420]

I watch this often.

[@joelwonder5362]

Just woke up...eyes like coal in the snow from a wold night...picks his nose and lays down licks

[@paulgl5178]

Pittsburgh, January 1986. Very entertaining for a “sound check”. Thanks for your reaction. The video is just an amateur camera from crew associate -so no direct audio feed from the mics to adjust with. First and third songs (Scuttlebutin’/Say What) used to be played in succession in their earlier sets. On “Say What”, you can see Stevie soften his guitar riffing to allow Reese Wynans to solo before the keyboardist’s bench collapsed on him! It was a humorous moment and you can hear someone suggest “no more drinking “ in jest. This video is a nice behind scenes of a weary band going about their business to run an obligatory production check for an upcoming performance. I especially enjoy seeing a tired SRV begin to apply himself and seem to come to life when the music begins. And his outfit; dude!! Very soulful rendition of “Ain’t Gonna Give Up Love” Memphis TV production, August 1986. I think Stevie cleaned up fall of 1986. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jGexeaOepr2Xfposi=wRLFDHIiEOY96Hoc

[@michaelkeefe8494]

Gangster

[@poptart4260]

Caught him in 84 at pier 84 , even though he from the south he was comfortable in N Y C he sat on the edge of the stage and jammed a song or 2 with out a care in the world

[@Donnagilbert6497]

I think the first one was Scuttle Buttin’ or Wham!

[@WilliamWarlick]

Reese broke his seat!

[@benhinds2971]

Always the loyal professional. This is right about the time addiction crippled him to the point that he couldn't go any further. He looks bad. But at least he came out the other side a better Stevie; physically, musically, spiritually, and happier.

[@cletushouse906]

Ahhhh. You finally found this one. Congrats.

[@jaredsearle4278]

Scuttlebutten

[@98a56b32c]

"Scuttle Buttin" is what he's playing in the beginning

[@sharondavid-melly1498]

Stylish & smokin' 🔥

[@davidwolf4677]

Just a little Scuttle Buttin’…

[@conniehorton1981]

WOOHOO❤️❤️❤️. Can’t wait for this one!!!!!

[@harrietmiller3982]

Right there with ya Connie✌️👌🎸🎶💙

[@richardrader6427]

Whe -hew!!!

[@mztweety1374]

One of my 18 favorite guitar gods

[@SnoopySnoops1]

When I roll out of bed the kettle looks complex, let alone picking up a guitar :D

[@harrietmiller3982]

😂😂😉I can relate to that statement✌️

[@mstewart109]

So hey you finally got to this. Even if free time

[@mikelundquist4596]

The guitar tech is Rene Martinez. Fantastic tech and also a wonderful guy. I went to see him at Charley's because I had a 1960 gibson with a jacked up neck joint. He knew I didn't have any $$$, so he told me how to fix it myself. And he's a really good player, too.

[@aaronb4493]

❤️

[@dadmateryn8092]

The song is called Scuttle Buttin

[@scotttrainer9704]

Probably the only speaker playing his vocals is the one that aims towards him.

[@brianbrown2266]

It's not a sound check it's a existential out of body experience sorry it had to be said!!😊

[@cynthiaschultheis1660]

Jimi Hendrix, he died...Vaughn picked up mantel....then he died young in accident...KENNY WAYNE SHEPHERD picked up mantel of BLUES GUITAR... "WAS" (🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥) "EVERYTHING IS BROKEN" (GREAT DYLAN COVER) "SOMEHOW, SOMEWHERE SOMETIME" "I'M A KING BEE" "TRUE LIES" 🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼❤❤❤❤😎😎😎😎

[@lucasmichaud-acapulco]

You don't know what you have until you lose it. Honestly though, I knew. I'm thankful I got to see him in Montreal ahead of Joe Cocker. Back then, they called him the guitar gunslinger. Sounds right. RIP SRV.

[@MaraGore-zf2dr]

Austin Tx, his concert there he played the best it is Leave my Little Girl Alone, plz react you will love this one.....................

[@russellgtyler8288]

When a long haired dude wearing a cowboy hat, jeans, boots and a leopard print duster walks on stage and straps on a fender you know some shit is about to go down.

[@kenbelke8549]

dont feel sorry for Tommy, he was born for this......started out playing with the OG white bluesman... Johnny Winter in the 60s

[@davidosborn9469]

You did notice the guitar switches didn't you?😊😊

[@gordonpelto1069]

Scuttle buttin was the first tune...

[@beverlyoyarzun3326]

Have you seen the one where he breaks a string, keeps on going and swaps guitars without missing a note?

[@largemouthhunter5014]

You based in Maryland ? I'm out here in Western Maryland

[@70centurian]

Look up the story. Plzzzz RIP G O A T.

[@scotttrainer9704]

You do Willie the Wimp yet?

[@lathedauphinot6820]

That song has disappeared, it seems.

[@traceyclemons7800]

Neither Tightrop or pipeline "Scuttlebuttin"

[@glennmitchell9107]

In the mid or late 70's I attended a concert in Spokane, WA where SRV and Bonnie Raitt performed. I can't remember which was the headliner. SRV was either stoned or badly hungover, sounded horrible, and probably didn't do a sound check. Bonnie Raitt was great, but she was not who I came to see.

[@harrietmiller3982]

Boy you don't hear that very often but that would have probably been in 1986 when his lifestyle started really catching up with him in terms of playing. His talent, commitment, and passion for playing couldn't be denied even high but then it did. The same year he collapsed, almost died, rehabbed and recovered transforming himself to another level entirely. He and Bonnie did play in Seattle in 1986. What a bummer to have seen him not play his best.

[@glennmitchell9107]

@@harrietmiller3982 Although I can't remember, 1986 is probably correct. I got back from overseas that summer.

[@harrietmiller3982]

@@glennmitchell9107 after Stevie got clean and played better than ever, it inspired Bonnie to get sober. She gives Stevie credit for waking her up. My daughter are going to see Bonnie perform next month and really looking forward to it.✌️ Stevie spent his last 4 clean years dedicated to helping other people get clean as well as he was never happier in his whole life than when sober.

[@lathedauphinot6820]

@@harrietmiller3982It was a short time period, and it all happened at once, like it does with alcohol. A friend of mine worked at the Austin Opera House and let me in the back when they were recording ‘Live Alive’, and they didn’t sound good. They were out of tune, out of rhythm, ….. and I was shocked.

[@davechattoe9144]

Its like you pretend where where on space crank and you got it babe, he's been only dead for 23 year. WTF .