WHAT A LEGEND!! | Stevie Ray Vaughan - "Texas Flood" | FIRST TIME REACTION

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Stevie Ray Vaughan - Texas Flood (Live at the El Mocambo)
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[@AileenSenpai]

Had to add an overlay due to my video being blocked since I didn't pause enough. Felt wrong since he was in a groove so I let the guitar do the talking. Hope you all understand

[@Nueral]

No worries we all understand ❤

[@krisfrederick5001]

I don't understand YT sometimes. A lot of times.

[@stoneysopranoyukon9398]

Music is in the soul, not the eyes. 🤘❤️🇨🇦 p.s. An interesting fact; He was the guitarist on David Bowie's Let's Dance album 1983.

[@dmj4966]

Unfortunately makes sense. This vid is long, and rule one is never interrupt a guitar solo, and since this is one long solo, hard to stop it...

[@artsilva]

Totally understandable, not to worry.

[@richardchocolas8800]

Stevie Ray Vaughn in my mind is the greatest guitarist that ever lived.

[@chrisk9911]

I agree 100%

[@marshallmoore435]

I totally agree he was the best.

[@JimmieBuffet-qi3lk]

He is in my opinion.

[@williamholt8810]

Facts!

[@trikefearson]

You've got a great mind between your shoulders

[@capstan50g]

RIP to the greatest blues guitarist of all time. Great reaction, Senpai!

[@johngilmer6782]

I needed a cigarette after watching your reaction! WOW!

[@80srocker33]

Got that right buddy!!👍🫵

[@user-lt7pe2us9l]

Well said

[@joseluisoliveiragoncalves107]

Rory Gallagher ?

[@capstan50g]

@joseluisoliveiragoncalves107 Rory Gallagher is the best blues-ROCK guitarist of all time. RIP.

[@dennishinkle5010]

Quite possibly the greatest performance in the history of recorded music. RIP SRV

[@eemanuel4655]

LIVE!!!!

[@Capnamerica84]

Life without you at the capitol is up there

[@submizeddubz9075]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIGyo42cgK2dn6ssi=u2AjhZ8Le_A1ox0j

[@logical1510]

This performance is the equivalent of when Queen performed at Live Aid. Such an iconic moment that we're lucky was captured on tape for us to enjoy today.

[@SSPVideo]

We lost Stevie 33 years ago today :( There will never be another like him SRV = THE G.O.A.T.

[@davidd8892]

in my book the best guitarist ever, literally makes that thing sing

[@hoppy0720]

Seen the Grateful Dead numerous times at alpine valley. They used to fly out in helicopters after the shows. Made many comments about how bad it would be for one to crash and then that happened.

[@jdbroders64]

Welcome to the world of SRV! The concert at the El Mocambo is considered one of the best live performances of any genre ever recorded. He was channeling at the height of his powers and killed it. Truly stunning. With that said, you can't go wrong with any of his live performances. RIP Stevie. You are missed.

[@MrBPC76]

This entire live performance and the one he did in Austin with Johnny Copeland are definitely the best blues live performances ever made.

[@CrazyHenkie777]

Very true!

[@rottenrobbie66]

I saw him many times in Austin back in the 80’s . This video is 1983 I have a reel to reel bootleg of SRV from 1976 at Antones nightclub when he was playing with the Cobras He was already a master of his craft at a young age.

[@JayLandon64]

And this is before Stevie got sober, so he is probably coked out and hung-over, looking forward to the end of the show so he can get drunk again.

[@mikealdana8012]

Montreux Live and Austin City Limits live recording is right up there

[@kenehlears7716]

I was lucky enough to see him three times in the '80s.amazing isn't even close to describe his concerts.he had walked away from drugs& alcohol and I believe was reaching his peak when we lost him.i cried like a child lost in the woods when they announced his death.thanks for such a wonderful reaction dear❤😊❤😊❤😊

[@brewswillis9783]

3 times for me too, hyperbole fails to capture his brilliance. Have you heard of Danny Gatton? He was an American virtuoso guitarist who combined blues, rockabilly, jazz, and country to create a musical style he called "redneck jazz". (Wikipedia) Saw him shortly before his death and he is/was one of the very few in SRV's league. At one point during his set, he started playing amazing slide guitar with a freshly opened beer bottle then continued playing with a rag while wiping the neck. Check him out, many videos on YT. Cheers!

[@kenehlears7716]

@@brewswillis9783 thanks will give him a look

[@RobertMichaelStewart]

I never got to see him live himself, but I was blessed to see him play for David Bowie 1 time.... He was incredible.... Certainly one of the greatest guitar players of all time!

[@daleliske9757]

I totally agree with your comments. I seen him 1 month before his death, in Ann Arbor, MI. About 20 ft from the stage. I probably mourned over his death, like people did over the death of Elvis.! Just couldn't believe that he was gone.

[@scottclark1839]

Ageed; I discovered him just months before his passing; I bought In Step and had it on repeat, then heard the horrific news.

[@haplogan]

I met this beautiful man, and he treated me like I was golden. Love him, forever.

[@jbcoker]

It's not the guitar that moves him, it's the music. The guitar is his way of expressing his love of the blues.

[@melprophet1936]

Saw SRV live at Jones Beach in NY shortly before he died...it was amazing. Many people in the audience brought binoculars so they could watch his hands as he played. Never saw anything like that before or since. He was one of a kind.

[@ericmcdonough8193]

Saw him at south street seaport in Manhattan a couple of times in the '80s from about fifteen feet away. Don't know how/why I missed the Jones beach show. But did see him at MSG w Jeff Beck about 8 months before he died. Effin helicopters.

[@melprophet1936]

@@ericmcdonough8193 Seeing SRV and Jeff Beck on the same bill must have been amazing! Like you with SRV at Jones Beach, I have no idea how I missed them at MSG.

[@vicprovost2561]

Saw him open and co-headline with Jeff Beck, after Beck's set SRV came out and they did an amazing Going Down, call and response, what a show, RIP.

[@spike6487]

I worked concerts as a Stage Tech at the Saginaw Civic Center in Saginaw Michigan back in the day. Stevie came into town for a show and I worked "deck". This meant I was on the stage, to the left of him during the performance. I was already a big fan before I saw him live. Talk about having a great seat. He was wearing a hat the a big long feather sticking out of it. He hardly looked at the strings the entire time. Unforgettable.

[@dickcnormis1444]

I was there….also saw him at the Pier with Robert Plant

[@jlittleboy]

Dude is a legend, he's like one with the guitar. Another tragedy where music died in a preventable accident.

[@shibolinemress8913]

That was another day the music died. 😢

[@shibolinemress8913]

That was another day the music died. 😢

[@jdb108]

I’m glad you enjoyed this epic performance. Stevie ray Vaughn was an killer guitar player. Gone too soon

[@ericferreira7279]

This man IMO is the greatest guitar player to ever walk the earth. So much emotion in his play and he makes it look so effortless. Do yourself a favor and react to 'Pride and Joy'. This song is my karaoke go-to. I always dedicate it to my wife when I sing it! 😂😅

[@andreasauke5724]

yes! pride and joy live mtv unplugged! kzbin.info/www/bejne/eauYhZmfp7uqrrM Audio or video quality isn't the best here, but the crowd and that 12-string acoustic makes up for it!

[@RoadLessTraveledMedia]

I'm so glad you enjoyed this - fun fact, this was my hero and why I started playing guitar in the first place ('85 baby). He's the Texas blues GOAT.

[@MRBrien77]

My hero as well ❤

[@joelmartin-zi7ti]

I was 18 when I first discovered Stevie Ray and I had been playing guitar for about three years or so and just kinda coming into my own with it and like most of my contemporaries was diving “head long” into heavy metal 🤘 but when I heard this I was hooked!!! He was pretty much personally responsible for putting the blues scene back on the map and I was all about it 😁 He turned me on to the blues and it’s a love affair that’s been going on ever since! Enjoy my friend🎸✌️🫶

[@donpark8316]

Huge fan of SRV. Favorite song is probably Life Without You. If you like that Texas blues sound you should check out Ally Venable.

[@inertiallychallenged]

Same

[@Crespwnian]

@@donpark8316 also one of his stellar performances in that one he's just bursting with emotion and skill

[@joshuawiedenbeck6944]

Two facts that make SRV even more insane: 1. Most people believe he played with either heavy or extra heavy gauge strings. 2. People who worked with SRV said that he would do a set that was 2-3 hours long and then go back stage and jam with whoever wanted to for hours after. So he was playing for 5-6 hours straight. The man was a beast.

[@andyfrancis5277]

If you want to see guitar face..... Watch Eric Gales. The one with him and Joe Bonamassa will blow your mind. Eric Gales plays a Right handed guitar Left handed. Not strung Left handed, just upside down. Yeah,

[@tralph40]

That performance came from the soul. Most metal lovers salute SRV.

[@submizeddubz9075]

This voodoo child he did is the best kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIGyo42cgK2dn6ssi=u2AjhZ8Le_A1ox0j

[@travisbeckner6849]

1. Reactions like this when it's so visibly obvious the you're enjoying what you're hearing is so wholesomely awesome. 2. His cover of Jimi Hendrix "Little Wing" and his song "Lenny" are two examples of no words needed, letting the guitar sing and tell the story masterpieces. 3. This rabbit hole will be so worth it since his entire catalog is just amazing, can't wait to see you experience more

[@ryanwoolsey6972]

Yes, definitely check out Lenny & Little Wing from this same El Macambo concert…

[@wesalker3479]

Let's not forget "Riviera Paradise" . . . . .

[@harrietmiller3982]

@@wesalker3479yes Rivera Paradise from Austin City Limits 1989💙🎶‼️🎸🎸🎸🎶‼️

[@suckmacaque456]

Yes! Little Wing is a must!

[@dusty859]

Check out his version of Voodoo Chile

[@Nueral]

The facials when he doing the solos just show how much work he puts in his solos when he play the guitar he is amazing awesome skill

[@wheelz8240]

It's called guitar face. I've even got it while practicing.

[@user-ws7ws6ds7v]

I was there the night he died in Wisconsin We saw Stevie ray Vaughn Eric Clapton Robert cray and bb king in the end they All played on stage at the same time Beautiful

[@jayman58016]

Stevie played from his soul and had the utmost respect from the OG blues guitarists.

[@AManCalledMoose]

One of the foremost guitarists of not just his generation but all time. It was said of him that he didn't play with his fingers he played with his soul. His light was extinguished far too soon. He was his own man and what a man. Your reaction is one of the best I've ever seen. 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@howlers8]

His light was extinguished far too soon. truest words to describe his passing, I've ever heard

[@josephmansfield2437]

this guy is what the legends of guitar strive to be

[@sylviapotter6328]

Imo Stevie Ray Vaughan was the greatest guitarist of all time, he was so underrated. Stevie Ray Vaughan was born on October 3,1954 in Dallas Texas his older brother Jimmie Vaughan who is a great guitarist In his own right and had a band called The Fabulous Thunderbirds is 3 yrs older then Stevie Ray got an electric guitar when he was 10 yrs old, Stevie Ray loved the electric guitar so on Stevie Ray's 7th birthday he got a toy guitar with cowboys and Indians on it but with that toy guitar he learned how to play Wine Wine Wine and Thunderbird by The Night Caps (on a toy guitar). In 1964 Jimmie gave Stevie Ray his electric guitar for his first gig at the age of 10 at a roller rink, Stevie Ray had joined a band called Krackerjack along with Double Troubles basses Tommy Shannon. Stevie Ray not only plays behind his back but he also plays behind his head, one hand, broken string, switch guitar in the middle of a solo and never missed a beat, no hands just by moving the guitar up and down side to side, backwards, tune his guitar while playing, his teeth, adjust his AMP'S while playing one handed, elbow and could play behind his back longer than anyone ever could, he could also play the drums and Saxophone. Stevie Ray's career only span years and starting with his album Texas Flood that was released on June 13,1983 and in that 7yrs Stevie Ray accompanied so much he was the first musician to be inducted into The Austin Music Hall Of Fame, in 2000 he was inducted into The Blues Hall Of Fame, and in 2015 he was inducted into The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame. He collected so many awards, on December 13,1983 Austin City Limits video was voted Guitar Player Magazine's Best New Talent, Best Electric Blues Guitar Player and Best Guitar Album with his album Texas Flood, he and Jeff Beck are the only Triple Award Guitarist ever. On November 18,1984 Stevie Ray won a W.C.Handy National Blues Award, Entertainer Of The Year and Instermental Of The Year, he was the first white person to win either. In 1977 Stevie Ray put a band together called Triple Threat Reuve with Lou Ann Barton vocals but when she left on November 24,1979 Stevie Ray took over the vocals, in 1980 he changed the name to Double Trouble with Chris Layton joining Triple Threat Reuve on September 10,1978 and was Stevie Ray until his death, Tommy Shannon on bass joined Double Trouble on June 23,1981 and Reese Wynans on keys joined Double Trouble on June 7,1985. Stevie Ray always said the biggest influence in his life was his brother Jimmy Vaughan and on August 26, 1990 Stevie Ray went to East Troy Wisconsin to open 2 shows for Eric Clapton along with Robert Clay,Buddy Guy and his brother Jimmie Vaughan to both shows selling out to 40,000 fans. That afternoon Stevie Ray came down from his hotel room and told Jimmie and the band he had a weird dream that he died and he was looking down at all these people crying, on August 27,1990 after Eric Clapton finish his show they all came out and the last song Stevie Ray ever performed with Buddy Guy, Robert Clay, Eric Clapton and his brother Jimmie Vaughan was Sweet Home Chicago by Robert Johnson. Stevie Ray boarded a helicopter that crashed into the side of a mountain right after takeoff, the pilot had just failed his test for using the gages on that helicopter, never flew that helicopter and never flew at night before. Stevie Ray is so sadly missed even today. FOR ME STEVIE RAY VAUGHAN WILL ALWAYS BE THE GOAT.

[@Levi_dboys1977]

There will never, ever be... anyone who will replace SRV. Such a great blues man.

[@TheMerryPup]

You were so amazed by his playing and singing in the first three-quarters of the performance that I got my popcorn out waiting for when he spun it behind his back! He truly was amazing. My brother and I have competing jealousies. He saw Stevie Ray about 5 times and I never saw him and I saw Led Zeppelin 3 times and he never did. He couldn’t see Zeppelin because he was too young at the time but I’ve been kicking myself for years for not being aware of just how good he was live. At least a good number of his performances were filmed. Great reaction!

[@cadleo]

Its criminal how amazing this performance is. This is the level after next level.

[@digitalsloth490]

Some friends and I were at the Arizona state fair in 1985 when I was 17. We were looking for a place to smoke and we went into the coliseum. SVR was playing. I'd never heard of him, but it was a spiritual experience. I immediately went and bought everything I could find by him and Double Trouble. I was driving home from work in 1990 and had to pull over when I heard he died. He was one of the absolute best guitarists ever.

[@StanSwan]

Saw him live April 10, 1988. He ended the show with Life Without You. People sat there stunned almost until the house lights came up and everyone was on their feet cheering. The band came out for a bow. Remember telling myself the next time he is around I am running to buy tickets. Two years later he was gone. Best show I have ever seen.

[@BlindmanJay]

As a fellow guitarist, I always admired him. He’s probably the biggest influence on my plane. I also highly recommend that you watch his performance of Voodoo Chile’ Live from Austin, Texas, 1989.

[@Xrousn]

I love your perceptions. SRV’s guitar style is so emotional, just like you mentioned. He and his guitar become one. They are the instrument and vocalist combined. I think the reason he plays so fast, clean and emotional is because he isn’t playing the guitar. He’s feeling it. 😊🎸

[@user-sq3xm6ll3i]

Aileen never compare yourself to anyone.... playing guitar is a unique experience to express yourself. SRV has been my favorite guitarist since I first heard him. SRV didn't played the guitar, he bled his soul into it for the world to smile and cry.

[@SciFiCatGuy]

I came of age in Austin at the time Stevie was making his chops and becoming famous. Some of my fondest memories of that time was going to watxh him play at local clubs like Antone's, Hole In The Wall, Liberty Lunch etc. Even after he got big he and the Fabulous Thunderbirds, his brother Jimmie's band, would play Labor Day, Memorial Day, Christmas, and New Years Eve shows for their hometown. A good friend of mine here in Austin is a guitar player, can't throw a rock in Austin without hitting one. Anyway, back in '87 Mike was playing a gig at Antone's and broke a pickup on his guitar and was ending the show early because he didn't have a spare. BTW, Mike played a Fender Strat, like Stevie. As he was packing up, Stevie appeared out of nowhere with a spare set of pickups he had taken off his #1, the very guitar he's playing in this video. He had been in the back with Clifford Antone enjoying the show without anyone's knowledge. He told Mile he was enjoying and didn't want him to stop. He literally gave Mike the pickups off his favorite guitar to keep playing. Like giving the proverbial shirt off his back. That's who he was.

[@artsilva]

OMG Aileen, I am so glad you reacted to this song. SRV was a true master of his guitar to the point where it's been said that his Stratocaster is not just a guitar but is an extension of his body and soul. He never played a song the same, it was always different according to what he was feeling at the time and how he wanted or feel to communicate to the listener. HIs talents was so inspirational that even the supposed guitar gods like Eric Clapton and the other rocks and blues greats before him all admitted that he was at a different level and uniquely special who always knew what to do. This whole show is worth watching, it is the most epic performance he ever filmed which was filmed in 1983. His renditions of Jimi Hendrix tunes are arguably equal or even better because he put his signature on them. Unfortunately his professional recording career only lasted seven amazing years until he died in a helicopter crash in 1990 [exactly 33 years ago tomorrow] after a blues festival concert where he played with all the living legends that night. His band was was known as Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble which consisted of himself, Chris Layton on drums and Tommy Shannon on bass, later on they added keyboardist Reece Wynans.

[@billc.5861]

Yeah Stevie was the real deal. , when he hit it was like a hurricane of rockin blues, a breath of fresh air. He turned every legendary guitarist head

[@bobbyc3895]

In my mind, that was the single greatest guitar performance of all time. Had the pleasure of seeing him twice. First was in a pouring rainstorm as it was an outdoor show, and he was the first of three acts that day (Molly Hatchet and Gregg Allman Band). Then I saw a show where he opened for Santana and he came out to play a few songs with him.

[@crookedbird6589]

Stevie was one of the greatest. Had the fortune to see him twice. Incredible

[@joebass5163]

This concert was filmed in Toronto, Ontario in July 1983. Great performance. Glad to hear this song moved you. I grew up to lots of music because of my dad and heard SRV when I was younger. The guitarist and vocalist is Stevie Ray Vaughn. His backing band is Double Trouble.

[@andyfrancis5277]

SRV had dynamics that no one could match. He would be tearing it up and throw in 1 or 2 soft notes that add a feeling that make perfect sense and then go right back to tearing it up

[@bblluuddwwuullff3379]

Stevie Ray Vaughan. That’s all there is to say. Rest In Peace brother. 🙏🏻 Riviera Paradise is an amazing soothing song to just relax to.

[@jons3808]

I’ve never heard another musician with the soul that Stevie Ray had. There were layers upon layers of depth and personality even in the simplest guitar chords he played. And his voice had it too. Just an unbelievable talent.

[@ConchCollins]

You should check out his live performance of “Life Without You” from The Capital Theater, It's such a beautiful song and shows his singing chops.

[@martystocks1984]

You just witnessed the greatest guitar player to ever strap up,you don't just hear or watch Stevie Ray but listen and feel it , an awakening is the first time you experience SRV

[@fretless05]

Don't feel bad about wanting to throw your guitar away. In an interview, Eric Clapton said that after he heard SRV in London, he considered it as well because he feared he couldn't share a stage with SRV. He was an amazing artist. To make his speed even crazier, know that he played HEAVY string sets, usually 13s, and sped around them like they were nothing, bending them to his will. Tommy Shannon was a great companion on the bass, playing tight blues grooves that kept the songs moving while Stevie went crazy with his solos.

[@H46_2]

Saw him in Columbia SC in 81, I believe, and he opened for Huey Lewis and the News, and SRV stole the show. Was amazing. Pride and Joy is one of my fav songs from him. #ToolArmy

[@cjmars822]

Everytime I watch SRV, I have to sit in awe at the amount of hours he must have spent practicing. To master an instrument to that degree took an epic amount of work, dedication and love

[@yourthaiguy]

Your reaction is the same whenever you watch the GREATEST do what they do best. It’s always a treat!

[@aussierhino471]

'The guitar needs a cigarette after that performance' - not just the guitar I'm guessing, but that was beautifully put! Great reaction!

[@youtubeaccount7770]

That moment in every Texas Flood reaction video when he slings the guitar around and plays backwards without missing a note.

[@yambo59]

Best slow blues guitar performance ever recorded, he made the guitar wail, cry and breath softly - I was lucky enough to see him play live twice -- RIP SRV

[@lathedauphinot6820]

When you saw Stevie play in Austin you’d leave drenched in sweat, tingling, silent, smiling, and feeling like you’d just had a religious experience, and everyone else was the same. He tapped into a Source of music, like a spring, that he knew how to find, let it take him over, and held on while music flowed through him. No man could play like that, but this music came through Stevie. It proved to us that God is active in our lives, and it made us so happy. “Little Wing” from this same show is another astonishing performance where the Spirit plays through him. Thank you

[@craiggreen2369]

There has been so many greatest in my life and SRV is truly THE. greatest guitarist that ever lived. So much passion when he plays, he actually pulls your personal struggles out of you to the light as if he and you can relate. Truly an awesome musician with a caliber we will never see again. R.I.P. SRV.

[@JoshRein9]

Song request: Come On by Oktaf Kanis, thanks! 🔥🤟🏻

[@manicmonday-3833]

My fav song ❤

[@Logan-ed4pu]

Legend is right. Pride and Joy, Look at Little Sister, his instrumental cover of Hendrix's Little Wing. He took guitar to a new level.

[@maryfryer8824]

Stevie's version of Little Wing from this show is my favorite ❤

[@zarkopetrovic7472]

So nice of you to respond to SRV. We don't mind you interrupting at all, we're all enjoying ourselves!

[@405adam]

I had the same type of reaction the first time I heard this. He’s the only musician that’s ever made me feel like that ever. I grew up in the late 90’s early 2000’s and couldn’t believe music like this existed. That’s why he’ll always be the goat to me. As good as Hendrix was, he never made me feel like that

[@BarrenCosmos]

This is also going to be my first time ever hearing this artist before! I’ve always heard the name, but I’ve never sat down to listen to him! Excited to be taking rabbit hole with you as well and seeing how the reaction goes ❤️

[@imweakfordeaky]

Comment from two days later : so what did you think, @BarrenCosmos ?

[@mpd370]

There are thousands of great guitarists out there. He is undoubtedly top 5 all time. Absolutely love me some SRV. Thanks for the reaction.

[@johndevoist8129]

“Voodoo Child” is the next song on your Stevie Ray Vaugh journey.

[@921ster]

What a tremendous talent, he’s the reason why so many love listening and playing guitar. Rip Stevie.

[@peccatumDei]

All of us who are already familiar with this video, were just waiting for you to reach the moment Stevie started playing behind his back, anticipating how you'd react. We were not disappointed. Great reaction Aileen, you're the best!

[@Surfinn]

This guy could literally do whatever he wanted on guitar. Most people who solo for this long get boring, but not SRV. His creativity and passion were incredible.

[@scottalexander619]

I had this performance on VHS when it came out. The concert was in 83. The video tape was so good that I never got it back after a friend borrowed it. 😂 David Bowie featured him on his Songs, Let’s Dance, and Little China Girl. Stevie Ray Vaughan almost died from drug and alcohol abuse and tragically died only a few short years after getting sober in 1990. A few favorite songs of his are; Lenny, Little Wing (incredible instrumentals), Superstition, Voodoo Child, Life without You… Riviera Paradise from his In Step album is an absolute must - even if you don’t do a reaction - you will be doing yourself an incredible favor for giving it a listen. It’s a gorgeous jazz piece that’s almost 9 minutes in length. The sound engineer lost his mind during the session because he almost ran out of tape during the recording and he was afraid he was going to miss some of the greatest jazz guitar he had ever heard. Right when Stevie stopped playing, he could hear the end of the tape clicking against the neighboring reel. 😎

[@robertpeacock5394]

SRV is a legend, I lived in Austin Tx from '79 - '86 and first saw SRV perform live in 1980. I likely saw him perform live more than 50 times in the Austin area in the early 80's. Although I doubt SRV ever remembered my name, He's always pointed me out in the crowd when He saw me. I never met Chris, but I met Tommy on several occasions in a certain setting, I probably met SRV only about 10 times, but I was absolutely gob-smacked as a fan. I must say, after seeing 50+ live performances, I don't think I ever saw SRV play a song twice the same way... He'd hit key points, Double Trouble was good enough to follow and support just about anything, and SRV would just tear of in any direction He was feeling. Many knew SRV much better than me, I didn't even really know him, I doubt He ever remembered my name.... but in those days... SRV and Tommy had their own issues, (their story, not mine), after the European Tour and being named "Guitar Player of the Year", He didn't play as much locally any more.... and I moved from Austin in '86. In 1990, when I heard over the radio that SRV had been killed in a helicopter crash I sat in my car and cried for hours.... and I was a 6'4" 220 pound drug abuse counselor in San Antonio. Thank you again for the content Aileen, I love watching you react and feel the music.

[@pablozee6359]

I was fortunate enough to see SRV many times back in those days. An absolutely otherworldly experience every time. Nobody ripped into a song like that man. He may not be the greatest to ever do it, but there’s certainly no one better, either. RIP legend.

[@dsggoodbar]

SRV obviously was one of the guitar gods. The guitar was basically an extension of him, & the two were a perfect duo. Stevie was the embodiment of blues and soul. All of us are blessed for the musical gifts he's left us. ❤

[@vincentnicoletti]

Never be another srv,don’t feel bad nobody can play like him.pure awesome blues genius is what sets him apart.he will always be missed.brings a tear to your eyes.

[@chrisweidner4768]

There are times this performance brings this 65 yr. old to tears. Genius. Maestro.

[@alienlifeform7490]

It's absolutely overwhelming to see so much mastery and soul in this performance. One with instrument and it's dirty personal. When the vibes are like this, the waters just flow. Thank you, sweetie! 🙏😘🖤🖤

[@richardfarina8165]

I recommend “Life Without You” and “Rivera Paradise”. The former is a beautiful love song for a friend you died unexpectedly. The latter is an instrumental dedicated to those who struggle with alcoholism and addiction, which Stevie struggled with and overcame. SRV are a dedicated bunch an we miss him dearly! ❤

[@chriscatherine5151]

Welcome to the SRV fan club! ❤ He was so awesome. When I went to his show in DC at the WAX, I was ruined for any other band who couldn't hold a candle to his talent. RIP Stevie 🙏

[@gabby15107]

“ I remember being fascinated by the fact that he never ever seemed to be lost in any way.” “It wasn’t ever that he took a breather or paused to think where he was going to go next. It just flowed out of him. Always seemed to flow out of him and actually even that doesn’t come just with virtuosity, practice or any of those. It’s not a question of doing it over and over again or anything like that. It’s just that he seemed to be an open channel. He just flowed throught him, he never ever seemed to kind of dry up.” “Because when I play, I sometimes stop. Every now and then I just stop and think ‘what I’m going to do now’. I don’t want to repeat myself so I get caught up somehow. You freeze and most players do, I never saw him do that." -Eric Clapton on Stevie Ray Vaughan’s guitar playing If you go back and watch it again, half the time he plays with his eyes closed.

[@RobertRose-ki6qp]

SRV is a legend. It is hard to remain composed when listening to him and watching him! His technique is so impressive, but for me it's the emotion he puts into his songs and his musicality that take this to another level.

[@Dougwarren69]

Absolutely adorable and genuine reaction. "He's a bad man, in the best way possible." I couldn't have said it better myself. Cheers. 🤘☮️🎵

[@Code9]

EASILY the most entertaining reaction to this performance I've seen. And I've seen a freakin' ton of reactions to it over the past year or so. You win, darlin'! But don't give up on your guitar playing!!! The VAST MAJORITY of us guitar pickers will NEVER achieve anywhere near his level of playing. But we can all have fun doing what we can and being the best that we can be! That's what it's all about, really.

[@KennethCotarelo]

STEVIE RAY HAS THE DEVIL IN HIS FINGERZ & THE BLUES IN HIS SOUL!!! ROCK. IN. PEACE!!! THE TEJAS TORNADO BABY!!!!!

[@BradyWark-kb1qt]

Stevie plays directly from the inside of his soul that's what makes it so special and inebriating at the same time! I consider him the goat of all modern and old school Blues wrapped up into a delicious soup that no one can resist!

[@Ronzothedrummer]

Those of us that knew the guitar was going to go behind his back got everything from your reaction we were hoping for. Your whole reaction was great and your channel continues to be one of the best on KZbin. Rock on!

[@d.l.607]

I saw him right before he died in a helicopter crash he was incredible RIP Stevie

[@millsmansion9704]

I wish everyone could have attended Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble live in concert.

[@chrisstone5868]

Just had to see your reaction to this today Aileen. When I’m having a bad start to ANY DAY, I watch this, and Eddie Van Halen’s solo reaction. I just remember very first time watching this. I felt, what you felt. Your smile, your laugh, your dance moves, and just pure Euphoric state of mind.. Brings me joy! This Man, and esp this song is ICONIC. But watching you feel, and fall in love with SRV, well that’s Angelic. No one!!.. does this better than you. So thank you. From the bottom of my heart, thank you. You can only be described as a “ Heavenly Helper”. To bring my heart joy is sometimes a very hard thing to do. As I’ve lost 2 children. Not sure I told you this. My first grandson passed in my arms after 7 days, and we lost our oldest Tiffeny in 2017. 2 blood clots took her at 32, instantly. ❤️🙏🌹🌹🌹🌹💧💧

[@krisfrederick5001]

I'm just excited for you to explore so much into the endless depths of the ocean of music. As a musician I love that you aren't afraid to do it yourself. I literally learned by ear and watching Kurt Cobain's hands. No lessons, all you need is passion and emotion. Well and strings, maybe.

[@sonnywolfblues]

Appreciate your genuine soulful reaction....that's the power of the Blues and how it hits the soul.The performance is from his epic show he played at the El Mocambo club in 1983 just as he was starting to get known and many consider this show his finest work.I was lucky to see him live once in 1987 and it was a game changer for me and greatly inspired my guitar playing a few years later.If you love his guitar playing just listen to this over and over and eventually it will influence your own guitar playing.

[@happymethehappyone8300]

Stevie would be proud to know that his nephew is carrying on the family tradition,, Tyrone Vaughan "Goin' Home"

[@T8itnstryd]

SRV was next level. No one else has ever had the chops, voice and amazing style, one of a kind.

[@SkullRanger]

Without a doubt, one of the Best reactions to this SRV performance that I have witnessed thus far! Keep up the Good work. 👍 You'll probably really Enjoy any of the "Voodoo Child" cover vids or " Tin Pan Alley" ones that are out there as well. 🤘🎼🎵🎶🎤🎸

[@timengland91]

This and (look at little sister) with Jeff Healey are my top two favorite srv performances Stevie Rey is a best on the guitar

[@MrT67]

I've always felt that Stevie Ray's voice wasn't really talked about because he was such an incredible guitarist. Such a great voice for the blues. No doubt a true maestro on the guitar. As much as I hate to call someone the best in any creative field..... Stevue Ray Vaughan might be the best lead guitarist........

[@Mssteph239]

SRV was truly the GOAT… no matter what genre… rest easy Stevie 🖤

[@jorgeantoniocruz7416]

33 anos de sua partida e uma falta indescritível para a música. R.i.P Stevie...

[@chipurBillWhite]

Story goes that Brian Setzer was doing a show with Stevie. Later in the show Stevie waved Brian over to play. Stevie gave Brian his guitar. Brian was stunned and expected something unique about it. But he said it was just a normal feeling guitar. And Brian said from that moment on he knew Stevie’s sound was all in his fingers.

[@EthanKandler-ti8px]

It’s a rare and almost impossibly beautiful thing when one of gods creations finds the exact thing, in the most natural way, like an eagle just knowing how to care of their babies, that man was made to play guitar, and guitars were made and meant for SRV. R.I.P.

[@howlers8]

Eric Clapton during an interview portion of an SRV tribute show after Stevie's passing said of him. That Eric heard him on the car radio and stopped to pull over and listen and thought 'I have to find out who this is. not whenever but before the day is out'. Eric at the time could count on the fingers of ONE HAND the number of guitarists he'd heard where he was listening, pulled over and said 'I have to find out who this is'. Stevie became number 4 or 5. He also said of Stevie that he never seemed to have to think about where he was going. the music just flowed out of him. Somehow he was,,,an open channel for the music to flow out into the world.' Those aren't exact quotes mind you but they are pretty close. One of my favorites of Stevie is a show he did for MTV. Back when MTV and VH1 actually played music videos and sometimes live shows. Unplugged. Stevie does this performance where his fingers just seem to fly up and down the strings and the frets. What was more amazing and entertaining to me, as someone who attempted to learn to play...is that the guitar Stevie was bending on for that performace? was a 12string dreadnought body acoustic. I can not for the life of me remember who made it either.

[@alanbraun1187]

When you said you have seen it all, no, now you just started! You start seeing SRV with probably the single best live guitar performance ever recorded

[@gilballmes9709]

Love seeing young people get into good music from my era. Stevie Ray Vaughn was born about six months after me in 1954. Unfortunately, he died on my son's 10th birthday 27 August 1990. SRV is always on thr Top 10 lists of greatest guitarists ever and many times right behind Jimi Hendrix who is number one. Check SRV's version of, "Look At Little Sister", from Austin City Lights.

[@jaredfarney675]

Great reaction! He didn't play guitar, he FELT guitar. Ever the showman, he is forever the GOAT.

[@user-hd2zp7yq1l]

Eric Clapton said, "If you didn't play, he made you want to pick it up, and if you did play, he made you want to put it down"

[@thatninjashow80]

Welcome to Texas Blues Lovely Lady, Stevie Ray was an Amazing Musician, seen him live so many times, my last show I saw of his was with Jeff Beck in Austin, sadly, we lost him on August 27th of 1990, I was a Huge Fan of his and the loss of his music in this world was the worst thing that could ever happen, definitely listen to Life without You and Ain't gonna give up on your Love by SRV.

[@deankay8894]

criminally underrated singer and performer - just because he can shred!!

[@dw9096]

I have used this analogy before with reviewers of this specific performance . With the greatest guitarist that ever lived, you have just went to the top of the mountain and with both hands, grabbed a 1000 volt wire and tried to hang on. If this performance didn’t get you emotional or reach the very bottom of your soul, you are dead. I have watched it hundreds of times and still get emotional.

[@KingdomDumb]

As a kid, I got a VHS tape of this man in the 90's and he is the main reason I kept playing the guitar.