Stevie Ray Vaughan Voodoo Child (Live) One Night In Austin Texas - REACTION

This dude speaks a different language with that damn guitar. The notes go through you if you are really listening to him play. Take a listen and let me know what you think in the comments below. Thanks for watching!!
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[@TrulyUnfortunate]

The only Man on the planet who played Hendrix better than Hendrix.

[@frederickchapa1064]

BEHIND his BACK!!!!!

[@MrToband]

I agree, he was better than Hendrix.

[@rrbone]

Truth.

[@ellenames5193]

Hendrix could play the guitar with his teeth. I'll take Jimi as Numero Uno for all time.

[@billyreno8221]

@@ellenames5193 Stevie played with his teeth also. I think Hendrix was the better innovator and creator but SRV was a better overall Guitarist Stevie played much cleaner and faster. This is just my opinion after listening to them both.

[@regolf.d6519]

I love watching real music fans find SRV for the first time!! The dude is the GOAT

[@stevew585]

The Master! The GREATEST Blues Guitarist to grace this Earth.

[@stonebay2111]

You dont agree joe bonamassa is the best either....glad I'm not alone. SRV and Jeff Healey were both better.

[@stevew585]

@@stonebay2111 No other person is or was in his league

[@rgracia633]

No One Comes Close. He is the greatest of all time

[@stevew585]

@@rgracia633 That's dead right Ralph, I also have a Large Tattoo thats states this Brother! One day, I will leave the UK and make it to Dallas and then Austin! DAMN HELIPOTERS!!!

[@timraymond4026]

BB king said stevie ray vaughan was the greatest guitar player ever

[@JB-xh5mc]

The absolute very best that ever picked up a guitar. R.I.P. SRV!

[@ThatGuy-bp4gz]

So I'm a middle aged, church pastor in Australia bonding over SRV with a cool young bloke in the USA. I love KZbin.

[@JamesMasonJFrost21]

That's what's up... Music can bring everyone together

[@ella5319]

I have bonded too, just can't help it. Just PERFECTION, enjoying here in the Southern USA. A true master of his craft. God bless.

[@waynestumbo2408]

@@JamesMasonJFrost21 indeed. Love the Blues

[@riverrat130]

Right on Brother, Bless ya man.

[@rickrogers1619]

Praise the Lord brother . What's a bloke ?

[@cheyennesewell3945]

His wife said he would play air guitar in his sleep, imagine how much more of this man we could have enjoyed if he hadn't died so young & just when he had gotten his life together :'(

[@starfire6122]

You havent seen anything yet until you see Little Wing or Texas Flood live at El Macambo..cant wait to see your expressions then!!! 💞💞💞💞💞💞

[@ginger4141]

So true.....

[@evilvolts]

I was about to suggest that very song love the stunt at the end of the song ]:P

[@s550danny]

I love Stevie you guys have no idea how much. But everyone saying “absolutely no one comes even close” just remember he’s literally playing a song someone else wrote. That someone else is often regarded the greatest guitar player in history, over Stevie. I love them both but come on. Show some respect

[@fredroderick4905]

Stevie got sober and helped me and others learn to enjoy life by the drop

[@Donnagilbert6497]

Congratulations! ❤️. Donna

[@Mark72672]

The LEGEND BB King, who was an authority on the matter, said Stevie Ray was the BEST he'd ever seen.

[@janisneal9368]

He sure did. I heard him say that in an interview.

[@jeaniebottoms8261]

An interesting fact- Stevie couldn’t read music, but he felt it deep in his soul. He definitely left us too soon. I would love to see you react to his live performances of Texas Flood at the El Mocambo. There are some great studio versions of his songs but, in my opinion, his live performances are his best. Thanks for brightening my day. Great reaction!

[@myfavoritedream2149]

Stevie is fire. Fire. Fire.

[@lindanoel1853]

Rise of a Texas Blues Man.... DVD 2 hours tells all of Stevie's life. Well Done.

[@SSPVideo]

My favorite thing to do is find a new reaction video to Stevie and watch him win over another person. Stevie, you are the best, the G.O.A.T, and missed by so many. But you live on through your your music. God Bless :)

[@dianemccrea3605]

Stevie Ray Voughan, Texas Flood Live 1984 at El Macombo. He will blow your mind !!!

[@NeoViny]

I wonder if Stevie opens his eyes now and then while playing.... totally in the zone. Nothing against these super fast dudes like Vai and Satriani but Stevie is an Artist that let his soul flow through his guitar reincarnate in every note that came out the speakers.... totally different level of playing emotionally....

[@lindanoel1853]

That is what Albert King commented to Stevie, when they were playing In Session youtube. That there are a lot of guitarists who can play real fast, but they don't bring any feeling with it.. You Stevie, play with soul. ***

[@gt1man931]

Jimi would give him a standing O

[@satexman2585]

SRV, still putting smiles on peoples face which put a smile on his face.

[@andaimhineach4131]

Jimi and Stevie were the best ever. And I can't actually say who was number 1. God bless 'em both. I saw him twice live and it was like being lulled into a trance. Just awesome.

[@JamesMasonJFrost21]

this guy was definately talented... too bad they keep banning my reactions to them.

[@andaimhineach4131]

@@JamesMasonJFrost21 Indeed. Keep the faith!

[@lauramyers7926]

I'm so glad you have Stevie in your life. He was not just a god on the guitar but he was a stellar human being as well. He taught and continues to teach people how to get and stay clean. The ONLY thing wrong about Stevie is that he died too young. Way too young. BTW...best reaction to Voodoo Chile (slight return) on youtube. Period. RIP Stevie. We still cry for you.

[@krash66]

SRV is the G.O.A.T., period, full stop. RIP Stevie

[@cadymauro5792]

He was n still is mind blowing n his bass player is too mad love n respect

[@janawebb6490]

You are witnessing the goat he was all heart and soul one of a kind love love love srv

[@raceandrodeo]

What was that, you ask? An otherworldly creature, too good for this earth. RIP, SRV 💞

[@johnroop9625]

That last move,left hand only going down the fret board takes a special energy in the hands that few possess!Genius!

[@brendabrogdon3070]

Ive watched many reaction vidios of SRV and you have the most genuine, natural reaction when you listen or watch him play, l really enjoyed it, no put on from you! Thank you for just being yourself.

[@marlewin5249]

He had a spirit about him that shined through and made us believe in his gift!

[@Frankincensedjb123]

The power, the majesty, the glory. The Vaughn

[@johnhunter7386]

I was 23 when Stevie died. I grew up near where his helicopter crashed. I happened to be back home visiting my parents on that day. I heard the news on the radio and was in shock. I think the fact that it happened so close to home added to the shock. There are a lot of great guitarists and rating them is very subjective. Having said that, Stevie Ray Vaughn was in his own category. I've never heard anybody come close to his gobsmacking creativity. His genius was breathtaking.

[@stanbarrett5552]

The Earth pivoted of it's Axis ever so slightly the day Mr. Stevie Ray Vaughn passed.

[@RMLtiger]

Texas Flood Live at El Mocambo and Little Wing live at El Mocambo.. plays behind the back better than most normally

[@jrogersdal]

Way to spoil the surprise. >

[@RMLtiger]

J. R. Rogers My Bad! Figured it would motivate him to watch sooner! Lol

[@candicescott7176]

J. R. Rogers , hearing about it still can't prepare you completely for seeing & hearing it.

[@michaelbyrd7883]

I saw SRV in Dallas in 1983 that brother could cut heads like you wouldn't believe. He was just as good live! Mind blowing!

[@KillerNetDog]

Just watch literally any SRV performance and it's fire, he even lights Mary had a little lamb on fire live.. Check out "Little wing", it's an instrumental.. Half of what he is playing is just stream of consciousness free style, no two performances are alike, and they are all fire. He died way too young..

[@zebjohnson4899]

Stevie didn't go into beast mode .......he lived there ✌💖

[@bunduru0095]

A literal guitar god.

[@shirleymuhleisen683]

You have to come up with a version to record. But live performances are more ad lib and that is why SRV’s band Double Trouble has to be appreciated as the incredible musicians they are (and still perform with other musicians)

[@-lost514]

I had the pleasure of seeing SRV 3 times.... first time was in a very small venue , in Bloomington Indiana. His Brother Jimmy and the Fabulous Thunderbirds opened the show. It was a great show . At the end of Stevies set , his brother Jimmy carried out a chair and a double neck guitar . Jimmy sat in the chair and Stevie , while over jimmy shoulders , played the lead part and jimmy played the lower neck , the rhythm parts. Then they switched ! You could tell that they had done this before. The last time i saw him , was at a big outdoor venue at Deer Creek , In Indianapolis Indiana. Stevie had just got clean and sober and was feeling great. The Sun was setting in the west as the moon was coming up in the east. He made a remark about it "God Must Love You Indianapolis".. It was one of the best shows i have ever seen!!! . Shortly after that , the world lost the best guitar player ever . Much Love S.R.V. "if I dont see ya again in this world , i'll see ya in the next .... Dont Be Late ..... Dooonn't beeee laaaate "!

[@dianemccrea3605]

Stevie, Little Wing, live, El Macombo. P.S. He only stood 5'5 but, every inch was a powerhouse. He used 12 gauge stings ( the strongest available) and would constantly be breaking them ! That's why you will see him change guitars during live performances. performances.

[@stevew585]

Goosebumps every time! BEST reaction ive ever seen!

[@SlowSilver53]

I saw him live here in Melbourne Australia in 1984, I still brag about it to people today.

[@jimiadams7285]

Stevie Ray Vaughan .... nothing further required.

[@mikegurney9278]

Welcome to the GOAT of Texas Blues, from Canada 🇨🇦. SRV is in a other Stratosphere.

[@dthomevangelize2235]

Can I just say, Stevie don't mess up. Even if he did mess up, he didn't mess up...lol. Also, he bends those 13 gage (thick strings) like they gummy worms...hahaha.

[@rickrogers1619]

Music like this can't be written . It can only be felt . I don't think Stevie could even read music , but he sure as hell felt it ...

[@wgdavis5353]

Voodoo Child was written & performed by Jimi Hendrix; Jimi also wrote Little Wing.. W.G.

[@kjr2868]

SRV played the guitar the way a big breaker surfer rides a wave ... he just rides it! It is pure instinct, founded on hours and hours of riding a wave, until it is an extension of your soul!

[@bettyjohnson4875]

A Legend here in Dallas Texas baby where he lived. God let us have him for a Lil bit and said that's enuff!! The GOAT!! SO MISSED!! RIP Stevie Ray Vaughan 💕🔥🔥🔥 Oh and when you get a chance there is a documentary on his life and his brother who plays also! You won't be disappointed!! He didn't read music or write, this came from inside Stevie's mind, down to his fingers to that 🎸!!! Some of the words are, " Standing next to tha mountain...chop it down with the edge of my hand, look up the rest. Lol🤗

[@Texas_Flood_L8Gr8SRV]

My idol, my hero, the late great Stevie Ray Vaughan. You should watch one of his vids when he plays the guitar behind his back.

[@JB-xh5mc]

To answer your question about writing the Guitar parts yes most do. Stevie played by feel. He was one with the universe when he was on stage. Whatever came to him at the time he played it.

[@hamacus]

Imagine seeing him play that live! I did and seeing this still blows me away every time I see it. Every performance was different and awesome each time I saw him. Love your reactions.

[@davidkprice]

The guitar played SRV, he was just a conduit for endless, eternal notes of the soul.

[@dianemccrea3605]

Love your reaction ! Keep up the great music please. 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@kevinenger8623]

Hey James!! Your spot on!! Stevie always played his music, but always went off a bit depending on his mood. I saw him in 84 live in Norfolk, Virginia. Loved your reaction, and great feedback from the vid! I truly believe, one of the greatest, if not best, guitarists, ive ever seen.

[@stevelucero9047]

SRV was a force of nature.... saw him duel with Jeff Beck live.. it was amazing...

[@marymargaretmoore9034]

Stevie doing Jimi Hendrix's song with the lyrics "If I don't see you no more in this world, meet you in the next one and don't be late." RIP Jimi, RIP Stevie I'm sure he ad-libbed a bit, but kept true to the song.

[@Mrwiggles360]

You owe it to your self to see more of his performances, I've watched many he always give 100 percent and each one holds something differnt that you will enjoy.

[@jonathanbartron3658]

It's really fun watching people hear SRV for the first time. I've seen Hendrix, Clapton, Page, Beck and Vai. SRV is the master.

[@justinthyme1299]

So have I, plus Blackmore, SRV. Still the best....😎😎 FROM AUSTRALIA

[@Hawks438]

Hilarious.....thats the worst case of "STANK" face ive ever seen on a reactors face.😂 Stevie has that effect on people. Great reaction my man.

[@marvinboswell6889]

The Goat was in the house

[@JamesMasonJFrost21]

more SRV reactions will be coming.

[@motodork]

I like your kid (or someone) coming in and asking if you were ok. “No I’m rekt right now”

[@BattleHardenedGolfClashReplays]

Even though it's a cover of Jimi Hendrix song he played it different every time. He was a true Blues guitarist who played with a lot of soul. I got to see him in concert a few months before he was killed (1990). I stood there mesmerized the entire time with my jaw dropped (figuratively). I've been to a lot of rock concerts and have seen many great guitarists, but he was on another plane. I think of him as the Mozart or Beethoven or Bach... of the guitar - a virtuoso. So sad he was taken in his mid thirties. I'm grateful I was able to see him play.

[@eliasbarnes3710]

a gift from the gods

[@pamelajohnson6199]

Can you imagine where he would be today had it not been for that horrific crash that took this young man away? R I P Stevie

[@freudsigmund72]

11:29 SRV couldn't read music... he didn't need it

[@thisweekinmusicreactions8470]

Great reaction bro. One of the greatest 🎸 of all time. Gone too soon. Much love#!

[@MosaicRose99]

I hope you can react to Stevie Ray Vaughan's "Texas Flood" LIVE at the El Macambo. Make sure it is the El Macambo version. You'll be blown away!

[@ridl8006]

welcome to our tortured world... (all of us after hearing this live) ..... your reactions are perfect.... thanks... we're all part of the brother/sisterhood....

[@dianemccrea3605]

Each live version of His Songs Were Differant each time. It never sounded exactly the same way twice. So he went by Feel as much as having perfect technique.

[@zebjohnson4899]

What was that ? Man that's the GOAT doing what the GOAT do ✌💖 rip Stevie

[@chrisbarr959]

It's emotional when he plays

[@antarcticorb9197]

Hendrix laid the foundation. Stevie built upon it..

[@kevinphurrough9052]

you reaction says it all,perfection

[@HeartOfHippie]

My First Husband 83-91 only played SRV. Problem was it was the same 🎧 song one section over n over n over n over. Our year old daughter ran in one day and told him to quit. She was humming at bus stop 😂When he died only SRV was playedat funeral. Kinda glad KZbin wasn’t around then. Or it would be no tv except SRV😁

[@robertajack2783]

He is so good that people who listen to him do the "stank face" He was the Master !

[@kilroy205]

great song, great performance.

[@TheBlaster54]

When Stevie plays he goes into an alternate plane of existence. Stevie couldn’t read music. This song was written by Jimmy Hendrix. Stevie was an admirer of Jimmy. Stevie channeled the music through his soul and into his fingers. He embellished on Jimmy’s four minute version of the song and went over nine minutes by improvising. I highly respect and admire Jimmy’s guitar chops, but even he would have been blown away with how Stevie played his song. Stevie is the G.O.A.T.

[@glumOr]

great shirt great poster great reaction nuff said

[@jackfalstaff]

The beauty of Blues and Jazz is that you don't write it, you feel it. You can find several videos on youtube of the same song, and it's never the same. In fact in 1987, he did a better version where he played 1/2 the song behind his back. Stevie couldn't even read music. He had no idea what key anything was in. He heard, in this case listening to Hendrix do it over and over, and then he played it. His keyboardist, who is not in this encore, is the real hero. SRV played everything down 1/2 step to Eb, which is fine if you are a guitarist, but for a keyboardist is hell. GOAT, and under appreciated because he wasn't in a hair band in the 80's.

[@johnsmith-xh6je]

He was unreal !

[@janicekyzer]

Flawless performance as usual

[@e.dbogan6266]

It's just instinct after awhile, pure instinct. This man was the kind of man who took his guitar to bed with him.

[@EliasRodriguez-rz9io]

I'm getting ready to turn 50 and I had the HONOR of seeing SRV live in South Padre Island. What you see is what you get. In my opinion he will forever be the GREATEST guitar player to walk this earth. Yes, we do have alot of great guitar players like Jimmy Hendricks, Eddie van Halen, Randy Rhodes. Eric Clapton. SRV is still way better than the list I just mentioned. Stevie is the REAL G.O.A.T!!

[@lindanoel1853]

Great question. Eric Clapton said sometimes while he's performing, he has to "stop" in his head to figure out what he could/should do next and that he never saw Stevie having to do that. He was a channel for the soul of blues, of music. This is a Jimi Hendrix song. Stevie asked Mr. Hendrix if it was ok to play Jimi's song. Not only did Mr. Hendrix give his permission, but he also gave Stevie Jimi' gear, his Wah Wah pedal and something else. *** Thank you for this Response: You are one of several who are stunned and don't know what to say. But you really listened, couldn't help be moved and that showed. . Thank you.

[@dennisninneman7824]

Agreed about not being able to hear his words. Cover song from Jimi Hendrix. Both killed it. Both in heaven now. Imagine listening to the two of them jam'n together. Left us too soon as did Jimi.

[@Hal-k8p]

HIGHLY doubt Jimi is in heaven. The life he lived does NOT get one into heaven. You don't get there just because you're a good musician. Stevie is in heaven because he DID find Jesus before he died.

[@hookemdevildog]

SRV is the only guy who could cover Jimi. No one else feels that instrument the way SRV felt it. A true virtuoso. He never played a bad note.

[@debbiegrubb6235]

And he could do it behind his back!

[@jackscott5593]

If you're amazed by this one, you have to see 'Texas Flood' live at El Macambo! Trust me, bro!

[@dianemccrea3605]

Stevie playing on his guitar he Number 1.

[@brettd530]

I feel ya. It's hard to put into words the God given skill and talent that this man had. Absolutely unbelievable. We lost him way too soon.

[@vickietudor4506]

He was amazing!

[@rodneysteffan3073]

Pride and joy

[@dr.michaelcoultrapdcs2922]

James, thank you for liking this song written by Jimi Hendrix. It is on a album called Electric Lady Land. Jimi live version is on utube. Most of us guitar players grew up with that song. Take care, Mick

[@jamesrramey]

SRV was always RAW RIP SRV

[@ssdirk]

Hendrix invented it....SRV MASTERED it...loved his true natural reaction...

[@jakemoeller7850]

Unceasing mastery from start to finish! G*O*A*T

[@debraa.155]

JRV even has a bounce when he's performing. LOVE IT!!!

[@_Common_Logic_]

>8000 views... It seems, your "change of pace" is a welcome detour.... To be honest, your attention to detail and your musical perspective (even as a non-musician) is far better than a majority of the "Music Reaction Channels". Waiting for more! :-)

[@JamesMasonJFrost21]

thanks man... and damn i didn't know it was that many views.... holy smokes. glad you guys enjoy it

[@cavscout62]

Now go watch every performance of him you can find of my Texas Brother Stevie.

[@karencradic3727]

I don't think that I breathe the whole time he is playing, he was amazing. He played 13 gauge strings and had them set high from the frets. Most people can never play that and if they did it would shrewd their fingers off. It is like playing bridge cables

[@gizeright]

I love your "raw" emotions to SRV playing!!

[@toddsalvati5694]

On the seventh day, God rested, because on the eight day he created Stevie Ray Vaughan.

[@dianemccrea3605]

So sad. Stevie died in a helicopter crash in 1990, while on tour with Eric Clapton. He was only 35 when he passed on. Imagine what more he could have given us !