Stevie Ray Vaughan - Voodoo Child (REACTION)

[@liftme225]

Jimmy is Jimmy. Stevie is Stevie. Both THE monsters in their own right.

[@AirplayBeats]

Exactly!!!

[@jerrypass7135]

@@AirplayBeats, Jimi was a great guitar player. He was the greatest innovator. Stevie Ray Vaughan learned from Jimi, among others. But then.....SRV took it to another, higher level. A level that has never been eclipsed since. I mean, it's ALL on video for everyone's ears and eyes to judge. SRV was a far superior player. He was cleaner, faster and more technical and his TONE will never be equaled. Long live SRV, his music and the love he passed our way. The true, one and only GREATEST. OF. ALL. TIME.

[@Mrguitarcovers]

@@jerrypass7135I mean can anyone else take it higher than srv AND DOUBLE TROUBLE (people forget how well that band was) took it

[@EliDavis-h1y]

Stevie ray Vaughan, is the best in the world, no one is better, the master

[@daltonwade7908]

Indeed he is the greatest to ever do it, he’s the Micheal Jordan of guitar.

[@IwantJenniferConelly]

sadly, SRV is no longer in this world

[@zebjohnson5580]

"The thing about Stevie Ray Vaughn guitar playing is there's no hesitation , like when I play I have to think about where I'm going next. With Stevie he just goes there he doesn't have to think about it " Eric Clapton ✌🤘💞

[@stevenmonte7397]

One of my favorite quotes about any musical talent. And also B.B. King said he spoke in sentences but SRV spoke in paragraphs.

[@RonRezendes]

@@stevenmonte7397 sadly no love button for this comment!

[@Power_Press711]

B. B. said the same thing

[@jamproject9]

There was no hesitation because he never took risks as Jimi said the mistakes are where the ideas come from . Every time Jimi played it was a full on exploration of on the spot jamming and ideas . With Srv who I also love it was more a set performance . JIMI HENDRIX is guitar . And for anyone who really hasn’t explored Hendrix’s music ( because his sister is managing his estate and making it hard for people to see his real amazing work on KZbin ) start with his Woodstock improv performance then watch his live machine gun performance . Jimi played it all heavy metal , heavy rock , blues , jazz to acid to country to folk , everything . Whereas Srv was a really good Texas bar blues artist who just played blues to slightly heavy hand blues . There is no competition and Jimi of all people hated being called the greatest and was only concerned with innovation . Of which he is second to none .

[@joemartinez4329]

Eric Clapton said the same thing. About he would have to pause in his solos. Whereas SRV was a “channel” and he never got lost or had to think about his next note. Especially in his live performances. That was what was different about his solos and I couldn’t figure what it was until EC pointed that out. Amazing.

[@ChristopherMurphy1969]

This set was recorded 40 years ago and Stevie's Stratocaster is still trying to recover.

[@mik9124]

His Strato still remember how He treated her so well like no one ever before , let her speak like She can

[@TheDivayenta]

Stevie does such a beautiful version of Jimi’s Little Wing.

[@xenoscoot]

Yes! El Mocambo is my favorite followed by the studio version.

[@RA57727]

Echo those comments about ‘Little Wing” excellent piece right up there with Riviera Paradise (it just doesn’t get much better).

[@shanecanida8553]

Absolutely!!!!!!!

[@frankcirillo4246]

Stevie Ray's version of Little Wing from Ripley's Music Hall is imo the best version. Check it out.

[@eastcoast9478]

SRV’s Little Wing is subtle and low. Truly magic. Barely human.

[@SnuSlavin]

Stevie spoke with Jimmy's dad, he asked permission to play this song.....RESPECT

[@RaymondBCrisp]

This song wasn't merely a cover, it was a tribute to Jimi.

[@doobiedave9686]

Jimmy Vaughan is Stevie Ray's brother and an awesome guitar player in his own right. You guys should check out Stevie Ray and Jimmy playing Pipeline together ON THE SAME GUITAR AT THE SAME TIME. 🎸🔥🎸🔥🎸🔥🎸🔥

[@mepmadeeasy751]

Yes, and the fabulous t-birds. Jimmy''s band. It took me years to appreciate Jimmy, however that one video of Jim standing in when he broke a string changed my view. Sorry, poor memory. What a player man, he kills it right up there with Brian Setzer.

[@stevenmonte7397]

Man, this brings back memories! I met Stevie once. He lived down the street. Jimmy's daughter was my first girlfriend. I had NO IDEA Stevie would become the GOAT! Legends! Every time I pass their old house, I wonder what it would be like to still have Stevie around.

[@markdecker6190]

There's a song SRV did with brother Jimmy the album "Family Style" called "Hard to Be" where in the very beginning Stevie says, "Roll and I'll just feel something". That to me sums up the essence of his playing. Don't know if this is the case but I imagine he's saying something like, "Yeah, I don't know what I'll play for my solo yet, but don't worry, I'll feel it when the time comes" kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4qveJavoqaLhJY

[@joemartinez4329]

True. His brother was his biggest inspiration. Then Hendrix.

[@JimmieBuffet-qi3lk]

Yes I enjoyed that video. ✌️🔥

[@theyrecousins]

SRV, every time in interviews I've heard, has always said "there's only one Jimi". Stevie was a prodigy, but he knew where he was pulling from. I think of Stevie as being a perfect musical acolyte - he really gathered all the good and took it forward, but always acknowledged the limits of what he could do with what he gained from those before him. He was just starting to venture into his own territory after he got sober just before he passed. I really wish he'd stayed around longer.

[@RandyTWA]

Bass and drums are highly underrated. They had to adapt on the fly as SRV never played a song the same way twice. S.R.V. = G.O.A.T.

[@liftme225]

Double Trouble monster rhythm section. With Reece as well on keys.

[@mepmadeeasy751]

If im not mistaken, Tommy Shannon still tours with a Texas blues group. I'm usually mistaken though lol. Not sure about drummer. Shannon is as solid as Gerry on bass from Rory Ghallaghers band for me, for sure!

[@BaxterThewall]

And no setlist.

[@harryayre9050]

Jimmie Vaughan was quoted saying. "Stevie never played a song the same way once let alone twice"

[@sebatianalvarado7171]

Roy Buchanan was the same .. never played same song same way live ... another forgotten great ..

[@qswitch2293]

Only one way to say it…Jimi deserves the props…he WROTE it…but SRV is the greatest guitarist that ever walked the planet.

[@scottmitchell7126]

Totally agree 👏

[@3r7h130undx]

Absolutely.

[@hawks6973]

Jimi was SRVs idol growing up. He had lawyers and agents to negotiate stuff, but Stevie personally asked Jimi's family (Jimi was dead by then) for permission to cover the song. His agents could have handled that, but he thought it was important to do it himself. The thing that makes his performance in this song so great is it's a perfect homage to his idol, but SRV still makes the guitar parts his own.

[@subversivelysurreal3645]

SRV : “I’m a fool for Jimi, yes I am “ ❤

[@bluepearlmoon]

Stevie never played the same song the same way - always something different! Miss you xo

[@davidstephens6462]

Double Trouble is arguably the best blues/rock rhythm section ever. Tommy and Chris are just so damn tight! They played for the song and could follow Stevie down any musical left turn and make it sound rehearsed.

[@artbagley1406]

One of the top 5 3-man combos in blues/rock ever!

[@joeybossolo7]

Preach, brother!

[@joemartinez4329]

So true.

[@franklee3800]

SRV wasn't just A Master....he was THE MASTER....what a sad and sorry loss.

[@kennethelsman3959]

I am always struck that if you close you eyes you would think there is a rhythm guitar in there but Stevie fills the room with sound from one guitar!

[@MattW-s9s]

He plays rhythm and lead, bro, he was truly a Master

[@BrianKennedy-r4k]

The man never played a song the sane way twice and it was incredible every time. Without question the greatest guitarist that was put on this earth

[@tjmasson1013]

Pure stream of consciousness playin. One of the 🐐 GOATs

[@CatIsky]

I have to agree with your opinions. Both artists are exceptional. Jimmy was truly innovative and Stevie is ONE WITH THE GUITAR. He delivers it like no other.

[@robertd.7060]

BB KING & Eric Clapton, BOTH , said , he was MUCH better then they would EVER be ! And SRV played with a bunch of Blues players / legends at his time !

[@mik9124]

Stevie was the man who told the Bible of the Blues. In memory of all the greats before. He will never be forgotten, ever .

[@joewhipple6259]

His performance of voodoo Chile at Austin city in 1989 is probably one of the greatest ever you need to check it out sometime pure greatness also a fun one from Daytona beach love struck baby and rude mood

[@cathymcmahen271]

Yes. Please listen to this version of Voodoo Chile also. It is totally different (all versions of SRV's performances are). But this version from Austin in 1989 is faster, cleaner, badder.

[@jasonbyassee7541]

Austin City Limits was such an incredible concert.

[@deoncruywagen5191]

I agree totally. This was an awesome performance, but the performance they did in Texas was on another level. All of them. It was faster, and just more intense. Please, please, please react to that one too.

[@patrickmurchison9145]

The 1989 Austin City Limits concert was the first SRV DVD that I ever bought (Booklet plus CDs & DVD) and I was BLOWN AWAY!!! And then I got the "El Mocambo'' DVD and saw this version and I was equally blown away!!! I can't say which version I like mo' better!!! 😃 I think the El Mocambo version is a bit more psychedelic than the ACL version!!!

[@lastnote]

@@cathymcmahen271 I've always preferred this El Mocambo version for whatever reason. The speed on the ACL performance just kills some of the groove & cool factor or something for me. It's of course a killer performance musically, just feels like a different song.

[@robrobert9541]

The thing one has to remember about Jimi is that when he was doing what he was doing, no one had EVER done anything even close to that before. He was an innovatror. Every guitar player in rock was shocked by what Jimi was doing, and they all knew they were going to have to step up their game now. He started what we have today, and without Jimi rock music would very likely have taken a completely different trajectory.

[@jamproject9]

Exactly , Jimi was and is the man . And no one even since has made the impact he has and being murdered at the young age of 27 with a couple gallons of wine in his lungs is a tragedy . Jimi’s career lasted only three years and in that time he shaped what music is today .

[@FeralPatrick]

Reminds me of Pete Townshend's reply when they asked him how he felt seeing Jimi play for the first time - "A hell of a lot of pain!" The Who and Jimi deliberated on who would go on the stage at Monterey Pop last to close the show. Pete used to break his guitars, and Jimi planned on smashing his, too. But Jimi went on last and literally lit the show (his guitar) on fire.

[@jerrypass7135]

Absolutely NONE of that makes him the greatest guitar player. SRV was far superior when it came down to just playing. He has no equal. Not even Jimi.

[@MarkMay-cr6bv]

@@jerrypass7135 You're right, Jerry. I'm 65 and I've idolized Jimi Hendrix most of my life. He was a monster player and he gets the credit for taking the guitar where it had never been before, influencing countless players then and now. But Stevie Ray Vaughn is a better player. I've never heard anything Jimi played that Steve Ray can't play as well, bit I never heard Jimi get the pure sound Stevie Ray pulls out of the air.

[@alanberg5575]

​Agree! Not to take anything away from Hendrix, but Stevie played it cleaner and harder---AND with those ridiculously heavy-gauged strings!! -​@@MarkMay-cr6bv

[@cherylwoodward]

I never saw anyone feel music the way SRV did-it just went from his soul through the guitar and out of the speakers. He knew that instrument like it was born in his hands. A truly unique natural talent.

[@stonewall554]

The devil may have went to Georgia to steal a soul, but he went to Texas to learn to play guitar. RIP SRV

[@elainejames5426]

Stevie Ray playing is in a League of his own.

[@rickyesch1586]

Somebody penned this correctly, Stevie isn't playing the guitar, he is the guitar!

[@lewisbuckles5794]

I've always said SRV is the goat

[@neogeoha1464]

When Eddie Van Halen passed away, Steve Vai said of all the great guitar players, and they are a lot of them, only two where truly transformative in the way they changed the instrument and how it was played by players after them. Jimi Hendrix and a Eddie Van Halen. At first i thought SRV belonged on that list but since he arrived on the scene then tragically left, no one has even come close to him. No one. His style is all his own. He was a force of nature that the music simply poured out of. Your reactions are a testament to his power. I’ve seen other players play with feeling and soul, but nothing like SRV. We were lucky to have him, and lessen now that he is gone. SRV always paid tribute and homage to the great blues players like Albert King, Muddy Waters, Jimi, etc.

[@stephenodonnell8023]

Thinking Rory was a great influence

[@Prone2Thrill]

My favorite quote about SRV "He didn't plug into an amp, he plugged into his soul!" Not the only Jimi Hendrix song he covered. He always said Jimi was the greatest guitarist. I'd say he was giving props though because SRV is at the top of the mountain no doubts. Don't miss "Tin pan alley" with Johnny Copeland. It's a FIERCE song and a BADDDDDD ass duet! Totally blues to the T

[@gregorykoelpien9429]

And Jimi gave the belt to Terry Kath, so it's complicated!

[@jamproject9]

I grew up on playing Hendrix and Srv . Hendrix is the man and top of the mountain , Srv is a damn fine blues man and if it weren’t for the fact he straight up stole Albert Kings licks he would be in the top three blues guitarists category but Albert King is the blues . And Jimi is the space and time traveler .

[@joemartinez4329]

So true. I noticed whenever SRV played all the “greats” he seemed to take a backseat to them out of respect. Such a cool soul. RIP my fellow Texan.

[@lonnieelliott9833]

Stevie Ray was the worlds greatest Blues guitarist of all time!

[@stevew585]

Thank you Guys! At last, someone has the balls to say it, SRV IS THE GOAT!!!!

[@leehale5828]

I was lucky enough to see Stevie play live shortly before he died. I had not heard him before and I thought at the time, this guys pretty good and then he played Voodoo Child. For me, it lauched him into the stratosphere of guitar players, I had never heard anything like that before or since, just an unbelievable talent.

[@sansdecorum4600]

I was fortunate enough to have seen SRV play twice in the early 80's. Once at some nightclub called "Brassy's" on A1A in Cocoa Beach, Fl. and again, of all places, at the Brevard County Fair where I stood about eight feet from the stage. What a performance!! The latter probably contributed to my tinnitus. Worth it!

[@michaeldubya]

Have been a fan of SRV ever since I witnessed him in a venue in downtown Houston. It was 1974, was crushing around with one of my buddies, there was Schlitz 24oz involved. He had a big red Buick two door, rag top. Anyway we ended up at a place called “Inn on The Square” (picnic tables and a stage). The chalkboard outside announced Stephen Raymond Vaughn. Years later while serving in the U.S.A.F. stationed in Italy took a trip to the Montreaux Jazz Femstival, SRV was on the card. They booed him. However David Bowie was there and asked SRV to play on his next album, “Let’s Dance”.We shrugged and paid our cover charge. Sat down and witnessed the beginnings of (IMHO) the GOAT of Texas Blues. That’s it boys and girls. Happy Trails and God Bless the U.S.A.

[@dw794]

RIP. HE IS THE GOAT. PLAYING IN HEAVEN

[@jamesthelen7138]

This guitar is worth 1.2 million There is a huge appetite for this guitar.

[@Blue-qr7qe]

Yes !!! Now here's what's really fun: Watch the Voodoo Child from Austin, Texas - not a repeat, totally different. But still such an homage to Jimi. 'Gift that keeps on giving... Also, tapping (playing one handed, not picking) that riff was from another Jimi song.. more tribute -

[@johndtribuna1194]

The first time I heard SRV play this, I was in denial - I didn't want to admit that I thought he did it better than Jimi, but man, listening to you comment on this and watching your jaws drop at the same points mine still does, was refreshing. Thanks! Just subscribed - I wanna hear more of what you gotta say!

[@a.bevdfray6625]

You gotta do Little Wing from this same concert. No other version will do.

[@abc456f]

When Stevie played, every decision he's making in the moment is the absolute perfect decision. Every note and tone is exactly what it's supposed to be. And it all just flows through him. My number one, no doubt.

[@stuntman1359]

I've been listening to Stevie Ray Vaughan for 30 years now. I still haven't heard anything like him. he was the genuine article.

[@edwarddoddy2130]

Dude’s Y’all honesty based on what you’re experiencing and nothing more than that is awesomely respected, I wish so much of society could show their realism to true greatness when it comes to just being real and nothing more.

[@whiteroses47]

If you love Jimi Hendrix, you'll really love Stevie Ray Vaughan; if you love Carlos Santana, you'll love Stevie Ray Vaughan; Johnny Copeland, B.B. King, Albert King, Eric Clapton, and on and on! Stevie Ray had a bit of each them in him, but he had his own, unique style. To me he stood out among the rest! I've been watching Stevie Ray's videos for two weeks now and more than anything I love his live shows because he is so exciting to watch. I love how he freestyles or improvises, and he oozes with passion. He dives deep into the depths of your soul with his music and his live performances are phenomenal. I swear he was born with a guitar and I love his raspy voice! He was definitely a blues man a lil' bit of jazz and lil' bit of funk rock. Did he ever get blisters on his fingers? He had such great precision and endurance. I'm saddened he isn't around anymore.

[@scottmitchell7126]

Don’t be silly? You can’t compare Santana with these guys. Hes just peter green wannabe 🤦‍♂️

[@christopherdavidson4382]

Well, he got callouses that often tore off and he had to glue back on so he could continue to play.

[@Lowrdr65]

There isn't anyone out there now or ever that played with the feeling and finesse and intensity of Stevie Ray Vaughan he tore that guitar up. His brother Jimmy Vaughn from The fabulous Thunderbirds has his guitar I believe. You guys really need to check out some of his other videos to really appreciate the genius and technique behind that guy's playing. One of the best there ever was or ever will be

[@midnitesunblues]

Absolutely you've got to carve out some time, even if its just for yourselves, to watch Stevie play Voodoo Chile on his 1989 Austin City Limits appearance, which comes toward the end of his all too brief time here with us. Stevie got clean and sober in Oct 1986 and his music got even better.

[@christopherhuot2826]

I saw SRV twice in the 80's and I was humbled and honored to have witnessed him

[@paulschmidt1247]

I saw Stevie play in 1985 in Seattle super humble guy and he made it clear how much he loved his fans, also I was involved in a private bidding for one of Stevie’s guitar straps that I did not win because it sold for $35,000, can you imagine what number 1 guitar would sell for it’s probably a million dollar guitar.

[@local631]

I agree Stevie was humble to his soul, he never did anything to show or say i'm better and thats why all the other greats loved him. he only played the way he did because thats how he felt , thats why every night is a little differant but technically clear and clean. He would stay and play another encore just to make sure that everyone felt like they got their monies worth..

[@metaphoria3]

Wonder if he had a deeper affinity for Seattle knowing Jimi was from there

[@ghost4realbitch]

Kurt Cobain's MTV Unplugged Guitar sold at auction for $6,010,000

[@pattiehammer567]

Thanks for such a great review! What I like about SRV, is that if you were to watch another video of any of his songs it will be different. He totally played from his heart and soul. I could go on forever about him!!! Watch life without you if you haven't!

[@mrmiscast]

I'm sure someone will have said this before, but Stevie loved Jimmie and while he made songs "his own" he was more faithful to the original artist than many could even be capable of being. Just in case y'all might have known this, Stevie Ray Vaughan couldn't read music...Several other fantastic guitar players couldn't either.

[@elric58]

Search for "stevie ray vaughan el mocambo" and you will find about a dozen songs from this incredible show. The man is a legend and at the top of any list of great guitarists.

[@owlcu]

When it comes to idols, many folks have trouble being honest because they don't like having their idols taken off that pedestal. But I don't look at it that way, since no matter how good someone is, someone else will learn from them and just elevate that pedestal they are both part of. If Stevie could have gone back in time and played in front of Jimi, Hendrix's jaw would've hit the floor as he recognized his own art brought to another level.

[@vanhattfield8292]

Nothing saying that you can only idolize one person. No one has to be brought down for someone else to rise up.

[@billschafer9668]

Stevie was an alien! The best.

[@ripmcmanus]

One of the best musicians of all time...struck a chord. My grandmother was a professional classical pianist. Not a fan of rock. My brother asked her to watch some of his Live at Montreux DVD and she was speechless except to say, "that man is an incredible musician."

[@bobbelleci9995]

Yes, Stevie is "like one with the guitar." He's in the moment. He's in that groove. Symbiotic relationship. Yeah, it's fun to watch him play. Thank you Stevie for coming into our lives. Phenomenal. 🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸

[@storbokki371]

Hendrix is a critically important pioneer that created this type of music. SRV learned everything Hendrix, Clapton, and all the Blues legends had to offer, swirled it all together and made something even greater, but couldn't have done it without all those great influencers.

[@zazz69ed]

he also took stock in the local bands he jammed with and listened to such as Dust.. in the rock world a very little known band but for locals of Oak Cliff back in the 60's they were a huge deal.. they made it onto the rock and roll tree of life.. he took many inspirations from music of all kinds including gospel.. yes Jimi was a hero for him as are many others but he took a little from alot of genres and made it all his own.. he was a god formed from the blues and gospel and then rock .. he will never be forgotten that is for sure. and perhaps before my uncle dies he shares all of the old 8 mm and reel to reels of jam sessions he had with friends and family and other musicians from Oak Cliff..

[@npkrn6764]

Well put!

[@michaelbrown3128]

Stevie is just Soooo Smooth!!!!

[@petepotaczek5844]

I idolized Jimi, he was my hero and still is however, when Srv came out after like 3 years I finally admired defeat and crossed over. I mean Jimis a God on guitar but Stevies “ the God” in my opinion. Jimi was Stevies inspiration and for Stevie to honor Jimi by playing his music is an amazing legacy for Jimi. RIP to both and I’ll bet nobody comes close in rock n roll heaven!! God surely is proud of his accomplishments!!

[@tombrown5924]

Because I loved Jimi Hendrix I was at that SRV show as a 17 year old from Buffalo because a friend took me and said I needed to see this guartist who played Hendrix. Nobody coverd Jimi better and that night in Toronto made me an SRV fan for life.

[@SgtPUSMC]

SRV is still the only guy I've ever heard who could cover a Hendrix song and make it his own. Even guys like Gary Moore who was an epic guitar player and who covered many Hendrix songs, never really OWNED them like SRV. Eric Clapton summed it up the best when he said that SRV was the only guitar player who NEVER seemed to loose his way. The music just streamed out of him. Everyone else had (has) to stop once in a while to take a break, catch their bearings and figure out where they are going. SRV never seemed to have to do that. There are a few players who sound almost exactly like their studio recordings which is impressive. I.e. John Petrucci of Dream Theater plays incredibly complex music and it's basically note for note with their studio recordings. Most guitar players sound very different live. I think for most of them, it's because they can't duplicate what they do in the studio in a live setting. SRV was a different beast, he COULD play things note for note, but he chose not to. Every recording was essentially a live performance and every performance was different. Chris and Tommy, and later Reese were the perfect band for him because they could roll with it and keep up. RIP SRV, the GOAT.

[@russellgil8232]

I’ve seen that guitar in a museum in San Antonio. Also saw it played both nights they recorded the Live Alive album at the old Austin Opera House.

[@MedSurg420]

'Slight Return' is meant to say that this song is a bit of a reprise of another Jimi Hendrix song earlier on that same album called "Voodoo Chile". So "Voodoo Child (Slight Return)" is basically like saying "we're almost playing Voodoo Chile again, but it's not quite the same." On another note, you guys should definitely check out the first Voodoo Chile by Jimi :)

[@ottootis1]

I went back and listened to the longer Voodoo Chile recently after not listening to it for a while and it is easy to forget how outstanding it is because of the success of 'slight return'. Definitely should be covered.

[@johnbratmon6385]

If you want to check out a great version of the long form Voodoo Chile, check out Gov't Mule "The Deepest End" live CD. Warren Haynes does an amazing rendition of the song, and Jack Cassidy, the original bass player on the record, plays it with Warren. kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5jEn6qsnJuqiJY starts at 1:51:18...

[@MrSteeles912]

Wow, thanks. That answers the two questions I’ve always had. 1-what is slight return? and 2-why is it spelled chile and child? I never knew there were two different songs, or versions, by Jimi. Now I have to go listen.

[@baird5776mullet]

Jimi was a pioneer but Stevie IS the GOAT. P.S. Jimmie Vaughn was Stevie's brother ,they did a song together before Stevie was killed entitled "TICK TOCK" please check it out in the near future, peace.

[@thatmanstumototours2270]

Stevie loved and respected Jimi and this cover reflects that...Hendrix was an inventor and creator, he spent less time on technical aspects. And Stevie had a lifetime to perfect .And as Stevie said, copying isn't creating.

[@jamproject9]

I literally can’t believe these comments on Jimi having less technical ability to Stevie ??? LololLol man you can tell those that never held a guitar to those that play actual guitar . Jimi is guitar .

[@livingandriding]

One of the best guitarists to date.. he plays effortlessly.. He doesn't look at his guitar or fingers.

[@gs8191]

Deep respect from Stevie to Jimi. Jimi was a trail blazer and Stevie idolized him and Jimi was one of his main inspirations.

[@rachelcastaneda1381]

Y’all should see the ACL where he is playing his guitar and a string breaks- SRV does not miss a beat when he changes guitars out 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼

[@gregschultz9462]

You guys need to watch his last austiin city limits performance.Definitely one of best performances he was also clean and sober...unfortunately it was right before his death.

[@lonobird4711]

SRV is a FREAK!! CRAZY GOOD!!

[@a.bevdfray6625]

Stevie actually used Jimi’s wah wah pedal. Long story behind how he got it.

[@Twobarpsi]

Your commentary on this song is so real. I love watching you guys!

[@Thomas-qe7ez]

Hard to get more badass than that performance by SRV. If you want to see him play damn near the entire song of Voodoo Child behind his back - look up his performance of it live in Nashville. Most epic performance I’ve ever seen - of ANYTHING.

[@KarlMcMAn]

I remember reading a interview of SRV and he talked about how he had a dream where Jimi taught him these secret chord and scales patterns and when he woke up he couldn’t remember any of it so he spends his time practicing to try and remember it. With a mind set like that it’s not even a wonder why he plays like he does. He was right when singing this song saying he’s a voodoo child and he’s got a root in his hand. Well that’s what always heard Stevie say.

[@mikemcchesney2555]

I don't know if you know the story (and I didn't see it in the comments): Now IIRC when SRV went to Jimi's Father to ask permission to play Voodoo Child, Mr. Hendrix made him play his version right there. He was so moved by the performance, he gave SRV Jimi's WAH Pedal (so in this video you are listening to Jimi Hendrix's WAH Pedal being used to cover a Jimi Hendrix Song). Enjoy!

[@billdomitilli8125]

Jimi did it with amplification and feedback, SRV did it with notes. The effect is identical. Two musical geniuses. Jimmy V. is his older brother. Plays in The Fabulous Thunderbirds.

[@coinneachmaclellan3121]

As a person who saw both guitarists in their prime I just want to say that Hendrix was an inventive guitarist technically and musically who was pioneering the guitar style that Vaughan had the luxury of studying at length in it's entirety.

[@sebatianalvarado7171]

that roy buchanan had already started and done by the time hendrix , beck , page etc did it ... people forget he was the muscos muscisian that these greats copied bits of .. Roy used no pedals to get those sounds .. just both hands and fingers .. didnt see hendrix, but seen both buchanan and srv few times ... so totally understand what you are sayimg .. Roy used to say .." there are no number ones " .. and thats totally correct .. but just for a little bit of history of poor forgotton Roy Buchanan .. he started in mid 50s at abt 15 on rd alone , he had mastered the tele well ( gibson think first ) well before most of the 60s greats had really started .. and they all came to see him play and learn from him .. Beck was heavily influenced by him ... why Roy wrote .. my friend jeff .. worth a listen .. Beck and S Wonder(writer) dedicated .. on becks blow by blow ... cause we ended as lovers ... to roy ... even in mid 50s as a younger kid than robbie robertson he also mentored himfor a few months to get him up to speed ..

[@noshobalosa3437]

SRV is the instrument, the guitar and microphone are his outlet.

[@espvp95]

You have to remember Stevie was paying tribute to his heroes every time he picked up the guitar. He took every lesson they had for him and made it his own, out of respect. This song is no different. I think if Jimi and Stevie ever met and got to play together they would respect each other.

[@smgdroid]

It's not just that he plays the guitar so well, he somehow turns the guitar into something else. It's like if aliens came to earth and left behind one of their advanced tools, and humans found it and thought 'wow, this thing is the best hammer I've ever used', and just started smashing things with it... then the aliens come back and show us what it really is and how it is supposed to be used... I don't know if that made sense lol...

[@deborahcornell171]

I agree with others, it's the Austin City Limits 1989 version of this song that you NEED to see. Stevie was clean, sober & happy. You can see & hear the difference. Plus, it's a better quality video, you can see what he's doing much better. It's worth doing in addition to this one. Hope you do it! Btw, Austin City Limits is a long running show on PBS. Stevie appeared on it twice, in '83 & '89. He was ill in '83 & even though he played well, the '89 appearance is better in every way. It's so popular & so often requested, PBS still airs it occasionally & features it when they celebrate their anniversaries, fundraising etc. 💙☮💙☮💙☮💙☮💙

[@docmason9677]

I use to play Voodoo Chile and Little wing back in in the late 60's being a Boomer, but until I heard SRV play them in the early 1980's I knew Stevie Ray Vaugh was the GOAT of all guitar players of his class. I got spoiled and can't listen to Hendrix and The Experience's versions any more. Sad but true.

[@rhhfayetteville]

The Austin City version is INSANELY good. It’s much more up tempo. SRV just takes off and the band is right there w/ him.

[@florencemiller7826]

Back in the 70s bands weren't hard to compete against each other they were out to complement each other , that's why I today young guys like Chris Stapleton play all that music from then, cuz those guys paved the way or else when they died their music would have died with them and everyone has their own style and I love them all in 1967 I was ten and listening to all my sisters music I was hooked

[@buckfrnka2774]

Most tragic loss of a musician in my life, no one has ever captivated my musical interests more.

[@1stsharkb8]

I used to go watch Stevie in less than reputable bars around Dallas before he was even old enough ti be in a bar. He has always been fabulous! He never wanted to sing. He just wanted to play the guitar. Others forced him into the limelight.

[@ItsWizz23]

SRV was an open channel, and the universe sent direct signals to this man.

[@joemartinez4329]

You have to watch SRV performance playing Ain’t Going To Give Up On Love at Capital Theater with the big Texas flag in the background. I love that you guys caught on to his greatness ASAP. Once you discover SRV world it makes you happier. The day he died I stopped learning to play the guitar. RIP my brother Texan.

[@a.bevdfray6625]

I’ve heard it said that Jimi was the innovator and Stevie was the perfecter.

[@jamproject9]

Jimi is the innovator and all the rest are regurgitators.

[@jackmark5532]

Stevie is giving homage. They were both REAL!

[@lisalott4236]

Great reaction. Stevie was a humble man & would say Jimi is the best. Jimmy Vaughan is Stevie Ray's older brother. Can't we just love them all cause all play differently? He is exciting to watch for sure & he never played a song the same way twice.

[@samueldoutt3504]

He plays jimis power of soul during that last guitar solo right before the outcome SRV was a GOD 😊

[@youdontknowordoyou]

Prince was also extremely underrated on the guitar- Rock and Roll Hall of Fame / While My Guitar Gently Weeps / Take over

[@FrowningIke]

7:56 Stevie would regularly hang out in his local guitar store. One day a guy came in to trade in his old guitar for a new one. After he left Stevie asked to play that old trade in guitar and he loved it. That guitar is the one you're looking at.

[@tiffanypalmer9918]

I have seen A LOT of elite guitar players live. I have NEVER seen anyone like SRV. He’s the 🐐

[@johnp5351]

I agree I was lucky enough to see him a couple of times in the UK and up close . He was q something else . Technically I would question in a different sense the guys I've been lucky enough to see specifically john mclaughlin or allan holdsworth but they're in a different realm

[@chrisweidner4768]

This I can believe. Although I would of liked to see Duane Allman a try. Listen to Buckethead’s coupon. If you like, it opens a door to a wonderful world.

[@SilkyEnchilada]

SRV, is a ledgendary guitarist. He rests among the elite axe men. R.I.P homie

[@cjcal2674]

Man I never get bored of watching people react to Stevie. Subscribed👍🏻

[@donnaoberdorf750]

SRV was different from anyone else on stage in the 80s! As someone who lived it, loved Jim Hendrix and Jim Paige. I was in my 20s during that time and there was nothing better than rolling one and kicking back with Stevie!

[@EliDavis-h1y]

The best guitar player in the world,

[@studentoflife385]

Y'all should check out his Sound Check video! His warm up was better than any live concert I've seen.

[@yambo59]

Stevies live in Austin Texas version of this song is also a GREAT performance as well and one of his very best, look for the Austin performance Stevie will be dressed in all black - Stevie rarely played a song twice the same exact way, each performance had its own nuance. This is a great version of this song, and though I grew up with Jimi as a kid Stevie is a whole other animal and he really knocks this one out of the park, I saw him play live twice and it was amazing.

[@dathorndike4908]

Stevie walked up the entire neck of his guitar on that section he played with one hand. That is as impressive as playing behind the back.