I completely agree, I wish other pieces of his music had come through. Every time I hear it I love it.This very well could have been produced last year, except for one thing, the music industry wouldn't choose anything that makes sense or sounds like something😅!
My wife and I saw him in Springfield MA on a Friday night walking out went to the ticket booth and bought tickets for the next night what an amazing performer !!!!
@Daniel Szczepankiewicz. We played this song in our classic rock/blues band and I quickly learned that Robert Crays style is very unique. It was so fun playing the bass part to this.
As good as anyone to ever touch a guitar!!! The man can sing, write songs and damn, that man can play!!! One of my all-time faves, been a fan of Robert for decades!!
It was October 2014 I was in Des Moines, Iowa. I’m 33 years old and I can’t sleep and I’m surfing the web on a public computer in a hotel lobby, just killing time so I get some rest before my cousin’s wedding. And for some reason, this song comes over the loudspeaker and it just sticks with me. It’s inescapably infectious. And how a blues tune managed to breakthrough to the top 40 in a year filled with hair metal and new wave and R&B makes this song extra special to me.
I remember watching this on MTV, in 1986 I believe. It just blew me away. Still does. Robert has the perfect Blues voice, and the guitar is pure sickness.
Yeah he was in West Palm Beach with the Doobie Brothers on Wednesday July 10th. I don't think Robert Cray has ever gotten the attention and accolades and praise that he deserves so rightly Just saying ❤❤❤
@@johnannadavis8411He was definitely an influence on my early playing. He is widely respected and appreciated among musicians, but I agree overall his talent is greatly under appreciated in general.
Amen. Check out Buddy Guy and Quinn Sullivan from many years ago, when Quinn Sullivan was.......only twelve years young. Two legends--one soul--decades apart. 😎
I saw Robert Cray at the Coogee Bay Hotel in Sydney in the late 80's....I was only about 18 and even then I knew how special he was. Here I am now, 52 and still loving this. Smooth and sexy AF.
It's his biggest hit on the US Charts so youthful at the same time in 87 as another classy axeman Chris Rea who did Let's Dance imagine those 2 doin a duet or jam guitar solo with similar vocals
I heard this song for the first time about an hour ago on the eighties station on Sirius radio. I had never heard of Robert Cray before today, but I'm seriously impressed with this song.
Robert Cray is without a doubt the most famous person to graduate from my high school. He used to jam in the garage of Larry Wansley (older brother of Wanz who sang on Macklemore’s Thrift Shop) across the street. Who knew he would turn out to be so good! He doesn’t get the credit he deserves!
This one of those sort of forgotten songs, I know it well, but totally forgot it for however many years till right now. It's fun to revisit forgotten tunes.
I'm kind of ashamed to admit I had never heard of Robert Cray until I randomly found Strong Persuader in a box of records my Dad gave me a couple of months ago. But as soon as I put the album on my turntable, dropped the needle and heard Smoking Gun for the first time, I knew I had to find more of his albums.
It sure doesn't seem like 40 some years have passed since I became an avid fan. Timeless... one of the greatest! I have seen too many of his shows to count and each one was spot on!
In all honesty, I never heard of Robert Cray until I went to a Peter Frampton concert a few years ago in Houston (he opened for PF) Texas. Really enjoyed the show... So glad I went to that show. Next day I got on UA-cam and listened to more of his stuff
The fact that this absolute gem of a man was with Stevie Ray on the last night of his life really gives me comfort. Who better to be with really. I absolutely love this song. He will always hold a special place in my heart.
SRV was flying to New York in fact on that dreadful day to propose to his model girlfriend. My childhood friend Josefina Diaz also a model was living with the girl whose was going to marry SRV.
Wow. That is really poetic in its own right, their having played together on that fateful night. It has brought a year to my eye and a smile to my face at the same time...that night was a terrible end to such a monumental man and musician. But he lived on in his musical legacy.
I'm in Austin and I used to see SRV for a buck at Hut's Hamburgers. He was always talkative between sets, and after the show. Lou Ann Barton would sing with him many times there. I first saw Robert Cray when he was invited to one of the many outdoor concerts we had here with SRV and the Fabulous Thunderbirds. I weep at the thought of those days, times, we all took for granted. Never did we think we'd lose Stevie the way we did. When news of Alpine Valley broke, a stunned city populace of fellow musicians, people from all walks of life, met at the place where many T-Bird Riverfests were held. Thousands of us in tears, all of us. A radio station sent a mobile unit out, and SRV was being played non-stop. It was surreal. I had never witnessed mass mourning like that before. The man was loved by many worldwide. Our city loved him long before the rest of the world did. It didn't matter wtf style of music you played, everyone knew SRV and dug him. A statue of SRV graces the area near where thousands used to hear Our Hometown Boy play.
I saw Robert Cray perform live at the Birchmere Supper Club in Alexandria, VA in 2003 or 2004. A group of us had great seats and enjoyed the show and food. What a treat!
Years ago my husband and I saw Eric Clapton and Robert Cray opened for him...he stole the show for us...wonderful...the voice, the guitar, the entire package!
I remember this, such a great song. Robert Cray has it all, the musical talent, grreat voice, the looks and the material. Some people have all the luck..!
Happy 😃 Birthday 🥳 Well I Guess Yesterday. My Bad 😞 Might Of Had 2,3,4, Or 5 To Many Beer’s 🍺🍺 & Maybe A Little Green Machine 🫣 Bye The Bye Mr. Cray Is 69 Year’s Young Now! Myself 37 & Have Been Listening 👂 Since I Was 14. 😎🎸
Robert left the tour. Clapton’s getting weird in his older age. I’ve borrowed a lot of his licks and I always liked his blues stuff and his rock stuff. He co wrote Old Love with Robert Cray so they’ve been friends for yrs. But Clapton compared the Covid vaccine to slavery and Robert had enough and left. Their friendship’s over.
One of the best written , sung & played songs ever . Best thing about roberts playing is he puts every note the song can stand but not one too many ! Thanks Robert cray for this song I have really enjoyed it
This guy is awesome , the best ! First time I ever heard was on Beale st drinking a blue hurricane , and trust me when this man came on stage everyone was like , who the heck / hell is this . Man this guy had it all . Wooooowe wow , to this day I’ll never forget it !
Everything in this song melts together perfectly, one of his best or most likely his best song, my favorite of all his songs, he has a real cool style, love his voice too
@@dcharles1798 That's the point... Robert knows 3 is an odd number, he even says it's not an even sum.... The common saying is,"Put 2 and 2 together," meaning make it even and reason.... Robert put 1 and 2 together meaning it doesn't add up correctly. :)
Love you, Robert! Thanks for the music, this one, especially. I had never heard of Robert Cray. My aunt Belle, from New Orleans, pointed you out with this one. I may never have discovered you had it not been for Sweet Auntie Belle.!
"I'm standing here bewildered, I can't remember just what I've done I can hear the sirens whining, my eyes blinded by the sun I know that I should be running, my heart's beating just like a drum Now they've knocked me down and takin it, a still hot and smokin gun" Damn those are some of the coldest lyrics ever!! LOVE this song!!
i introduced my bf in the 90s to this album strong persuader he wouldnt stop listening to it haha it is an still classic underated singer an guitar player too
Wife got me tickets for Valentine's Day to see him tomorrow 2/17/24 in Charlottesville! Gotta love a women who knows great guitar!
How was it?
Crazy woman man
I wanna go. !!!
@@randy5655exactly. Mr Cox wtf?
I’m going to see him tonight in Merced California.
This man was so smooth.. he had it going on in every department.. never ever got the credit he deserved.. total class with that guitar.. 🔥🔥🔥
He still does! ❤
Ever notice he was the bass player in Animal House backing (My man!!!!) Otis Day?
I completely agree, I wish other pieces of his music had come through. Every time I hear it I love it.This very well could have been produced last year, except for one thing, the music industry wouldn't choose anything that makes sense or sounds like something😅!
I saw him just a few years ago and he is still incredible live!
Just saw him on Friday and nothing has changed.
My wife and I saw him in Springfield MA on a Friday night walking out went to the ticket booth and bought tickets for the next night what an amazing performer !!!!
This artist is a good singer and guitar player. Like his style
This man does not get the credit he truly deserves. Not only a talented vocalist, but one of the best guitar players of all time.
Seeing him tomorrow night in Peachtree City, GA
best guitar players of all time? LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL
Daniel I'm Polish too, and grew up with something close.... Szczepanski!
I know what you mean, but he does! Look at his Grammys, and millions of his fans worldwide. Take heart -:)
@Daniel Szczepankiewicz. We played this song in our classic rock/blues band and I quickly learned that Robert Crays style is very unique. It was so fun playing the bass part to this.
Somebody wrote that Robert Cray has the soul of Stevie Wonder, the guitar skills of Jimmy Hendrix and the smooth of Eric Clapton
Nice one.
But missed that he writes music that we all can relate to!
And that person has the music 'list' I want!!
Very close
Robert Cray is Robert Cray he is an individual not like anyone. He didn't need to be.
As good as it gets!
Smooth real smooth...
Not just his guitar playing. Has good voice!!!
He's superb
Amazing artist
So over looked, just came across this hot singer
As good as anyone to ever touch a guitar!!! The man can sing, write songs and damn, that man can play!!! One of my all-time faves, been a fan of Robert for decades!!
damn skippy and
Yes been listening to him since the 80s, a great musician, I just love listening to him.
George Benson but it’s not a comp
It was October 2014 I was in Des Moines, Iowa. I’m 33 years old and I can’t sleep and I’m surfing the web on a public computer in a hotel lobby, just killing time so I get some rest before my cousin’s wedding. And for some reason, this song comes over the loudspeaker and it just sticks with me. It’s inescapably infectious. And how a blues tune managed to breakthrough to the top 40 in a year filled with hair metal and new wave and R&B makes this song extra special to me.
He deserves better recognition for his work. Awesome singer and guitarist.
amen
Robert cray
an artist with few peers.
He is so suave
He played on stage next to
MR.B.B.KING how much more can you get. Recognized by the KING OF BLUES
I remember watching this on MTV, in 1986 I believe. It just blew me away.
Still does. Robert has the perfect Blues voice, and the guitar is pure sickness.
When MTV played real music.
Was big on VH1, when that channel started up...
I wore his record out then. Love him
I remember too Burg. I thought he was a great guitar player but his voice is what kills them all!
Yeah he was in West Palm Beach with the Doobie Brothers on Wednesday July 10th. I don't think Robert Cray has ever gotten the attention and accolades and praise that he deserves so rightly
Just saying ❤❤❤
So true.. I remember first hearing him in the 90s in Miami. I said wow this guy is great !"
@@johnannadavis8411He was definitely an influence on my early playing. He is widely respected and appreciated among musicians, but I agree overall his talent is greatly under appreciated in general.
I first heard of him in the late 80s here in the UK via this song,when he was highly-regarded as an up-and-coming bluesman by those in the know.
They give it all to that white dude Clapton.
@@reggaefan2700 Clapton was/is an enormously talented,guitarist too. It doesn't have to be an either/or choice.
Robert Cray said he doesn't like to play flashy speed solos. He likes to keep it soulful.
Cray is a master... you can literally feel the emotion in his guitar.
Well said.....love him
AMEN
Exactly. His style is so deliberate and straightforward. You have no doubts about where he’s coming from.
Well said 👍
When he was told by pros he was lazy on strings it chapped my ass. 😠
He's got major skills
Underrated musician
I’m 49. Been playing guitar for 35 Years. Robert Cray is like a fine Whine....Keeps getting better with Age!!!
When I see Robert Cray playing with B.B. King and Eric Clapton and getting a thumbs from B.B. he's among the best.
Been listening to him for a very long time he's a cool dude any places guitar very well
He has an exceptionally clean picking technique!
Amen.
Check out Buddy Guy and Quinn Sullivan from many years ago, when Quinn Sullivan was.......only twelve years young.
Two legends--one soul--decades apart.
😎
Absolutely!
He's right up there!
He's a master! Simple presentation, masterful guitarwork...no undue flash, no baloney theatrics...just pure simple talent and soul. God love him!
He doesn't show off nearly as much as he could. And that is fine by me. Seen him many times.
@@chrisharrison2214 saw him in 1988 Austin, Texas. Solid as a rock. He deserves better treatment from the music world IMO.
I'm a big fan of Robert cray love his music
I love that his tone is clean and pure - not saturated with tons of gain. Really lets his skill and emotion shine.
Seriously overlooked
Not by everyone... the gentleman has 5 Grammy awards... 😊
Yes seriously overlooked.❤
Totally agree!
Not only is Robert a great guitarist, his voice is pure magic!
One of the all time classics, it just never gets old.
amen
I saw Robert Cray at the Coogee Bay Hotel in Sydney in the late 80's....I was only about 18 and even then I knew how special he was. Here I am now, 52 and still loving this. Smooth and sexy AF.
Lol, I just read your same comment on “Right next door” except you were 15 then🤣. RC is the epitome of cool.
I can’t believe the CBH used to host the likes of Robert Cray
Have to hear this every once in a while. Love Robert Cray
Look for Clapton and Cray perform Old Love on David Sanborn channel
Nothing beats a smokin gun
It's his biggest hit on the US Charts so youthful at the same time in 87 as another classy axeman Chris Rea who did Let's Dance imagine those 2 doin a duet or jam guitar solo with similar vocals
That's one smooth brother.One of the best guitarist on the planet,not to mention the great lyrics.
Amen to that
Turn it up baby ✌️
Have listened to John Lee Hooker or Canned Heat?
@@diana7043 yes I have.Always liked Canned Heat.😎✌️
What a Much,Much Underrated Blues guitarist and Singer. .... Robert Cray...Rocks... Hell Yeah..Mr Dilly.. Approved !!!👍🎸😎❤
The man can write, sing and play!
He's been around for decades and he still looks like he's only 23 years old.
He probably was it’s 1986
Looked 23 in 2009? He looked to be around his 50's in 2009...
He's real real good
HE IS ONE OF THE BEST BLUES ARTISTS OF ALL TIME!
He really is.
I've loved his music for decades.
Mr. Cray's voice and guitar playing seem effortless yet perfection.
I heard this song for the first time about an hour ago on the eighties station on Sirius radio. I had never heard of Robert Cray before today, but I'm seriously impressed with this song.
Yeah, me I dont like blues for the most part but this guy can definitly play. And I actully like this one.
Welcome to the fold! You've got a LOT of fantastic music to hear. Robert is a tremendous artist.
Robert Cray is without a doubt the most famous person to graduate from my high school. He used to jam in the garage of Larry Wansley (older brother of Wanz who sang on Macklemore’s Thrift Shop) across the street. Who knew he would turn out to be so good! He doesn’t get the credit he deserves!
So fine a singer and guitar singer.
Aren't we lucky to have hlm
A banger of all bangers
Cray, along with SRV, Clapton, and the legendary BB King brought a resurgence of Blues in the 1980s.
This one of those sort of forgotten songs, I know it well, but totally forgot it for however many years till right now. It's fun to revisit forgotten tunes.
Bob Cray is ok in my book, a true working Man's man . thanks for the relief of a hard day,
I'm kind of ashamed to admit I had never heard of Robert Cray until I randomly found Strong Persuader in a box of records my Dad gave me a couple of months ago. But as soon as I put the album on my turntable, dropped the needle and heard Smoking Gun for the first time, I knew I had to find more of his albums.
pbloo574 Dads cool. I played the vinyl off this lp. Seeing him live is amazing
pbloo574 how did that happen???
lrp team. seals.
pbloo574 You will be glad you did!!!
you should be ashamed
Oh Hell yeah! Robert Cray was fantastic!!! What a fabulous entertainer! Strong voice and stronger guitar skills!!!
He IS fantastic silly girl. 🙂🤪🎸
@@moeshiner156 sorry... I just haven't heard anything from him for a while. I love his music. I meant no offense or upset.
@@michellemccoy3726 No worries, i was making a funny, lol. No offense or upset here. Keep on Jammin and have a good day! 🙂🙂
@@moeshiner156 Have a great week! Stay well!
The real deal and better than many!
Gotta love this man's guitar playing.
Bob Cray he’s been my North Pole. Don’t settle and rip that shit you know know you the most talented go ahead turn up n shred that shit
It sure doesn't seem like 40 some years have passed since I became an avid fan. Timeless... one of the greatest! I have seen too many of his shows to count and each one was spot on!
In all honesty, I never heard of Robert Cray until I went to a Peter Frampton concert a few years ago in Houston (he opened for PF) Texas. Really enjoyed the show... So glad I went to that show.
Next day I got on UA-cam and listened to more of his stuff
It was at the Arena Theater.
Anyone else there that night?
In the 80s I went to a Huey Lewis concert and he opened...was way better than Huey Lewis.
Both together ...how awesome😎👍💖
The fact that this absolute gem of a man was with Stevie Ray on the last night of his life really gives me comfort. Who better to be with really. I absolutely love this song. He will always hold a special place in my heart.
Wow that's soooooo true SRV was a lover of course. An awesome guitarist as well.
SRV was flying to New York in fact on that dreadful day to propose to his model girlfriend. My childhood friend Josefina Diaz also a model was living with the girl whose was going to marry SRV.
Really?? That's a news to me,but them 2 on the same stage in one night isn't out of line.
Wow. That is really poetic in its own right, their having played together on that fateful night. It has brought a year to my eye and a smile to my face at the same time...that night was a terrible end to such a monumental man and musician. But he lived on in his musical legacy.
I'm in Austin and I used to see SRV for a buck at Hut's Hamburgers. He was always talkative between sets, and after the show. Lou Ann Barton would sing with him many times there. I first saw Robert Cray when he was invited to one of the many outdoor concerts we had here with SRV and the Fabulous Thunderbirds.
I weep at the thought of those days, times, we all took for granted. Never did we think we'd lose Stevie the way we did. When news of Alpine Valley broke, a stunned city populace of fellow musicians, people from all walks of life, met at the place where many T-Bird Riverfests were held. Thousands of us in tears, all of us. A radio station sent a mobile unit out, and SRV was being played non-stop. It was surreal. I had never witnessed mass mourning like that before.
The man was loved by many worldwide. Our city loved him long before the rest of the world did. It didn't matter wtf style of music you played, everyone knew SRV and dug him. A statue of SRV graces the area near where thousands used to hear Our Hometown Boy play.
I listened to this song every Saturday at Porter Cable working over time with Todd. Thanks for the good times!
I saw Robert Cray perform live at the Birchmere Supper Club in Alexandria, VA in 2003 or 2004. A group of us had great seats and enjoyed the show and food. What a treat!
One of the greatest songs ever recorded! The brilliance of this song is found in its simplicity!
amen
BB King 2.0
A true talent 😊
This man makes me shiver with his music,very underrated! This is music at it's best!
Not a good analogy but he's the frank Sinatra of the blues+ he's a great guitar player: so smooth it's uncouth
Years ago my husband and I saw Eric Clapton and Robert Cray opened for him...he stole the show for us...wonderful...the voice, the guitar, the entire package!
I had the pleasure of seeing them together in April of 2007 at value City arena
I remember this, such a great song. Robert Cray has it all, the musical talent, grreat voice, the looks and the material. Some people have all the luck..!
My wife and I went to see Robert in Fresno in about 1998.. only better live.
Robert Cray plays guitar so good and he sings mighty fine.
65 years old. Been listening to the blues almost as long as the Beatles, early 60's, but this is a standout song and guitar performance of any genre
Never forget my dad stopping at a store to buy this album, he put it on and I, maybe seven at the time, was mesmerized.
I saw him in Richmond Virginia. 1991 . Best blues man,( B.B King was the best)
Seen him in Chicago 1980’s. Such a force-commands a blues stage.
I reckon his phrasing damn near perfect.
What's not to love about this guy? Right?
Great musician
I remember when this song came out it is just as awesome today as it was back than .
My ex introduced me, what a gift. I do love a a singer who is also a master with a guitar.
Beautiful voice... oh yeah.. lol lot of love Marilee ❤️
Saw him in Austin, Texas 1987. Great show! Had to put out my joint, says the Man!
What an incredible song. Still sounds as good today as it did in the 80s. Timeless.
For all the thumbs down... you don't have a clue what great music is 😎🤔🎸🎶
Well said!
Robert. Cray. Great.
Happy 😃 Birthday 🥳 Well I Guess Yesterday. My Bad 😞 Might Of Had 2,3,4, Or 5 To Many Beer’s 🍺🍺 & Maybe A Little Green Machine 🫣 Bye The Bye Mr. Cray Is 69 Year’s Young Now! Myself 37 & Have Been Listening 👂 Since I Was 14. 😎🎸
Loved his voice ever since I first heard him in the late 80's. Very talented and not nearly enough radio play. He's a true diamond in the rough.
I saw Robert Cray lead off for Eric Clapton.... One of the best concerts ever.....
Robert left the tour. Clapton’s getting weird in his older age. I’ve borrowed a lot of his licks and I always liked his blues stuff and his rock stuff. He co wrote Old Love with Robert Cray so they’ve been friends for yrs. But Clapton compared the Covid vaccine to slavery and Robert had enough and left. Their friendship’s over.
@@Utube-s8m The concert I saw was right after Smoking gun was released..... It was along time ago.....
Same here in Denver holy shit can he play
this man is Jordan .. no holes in his game. Great Guitar , great voice , great presence .. was grateful to have seen him live
Right on my man I'm glad that you have a UA-cam channel where we can chat with you miss you dude man
Such a simplistic intro,but it grabs you right by the frontal lobe. :o)
Sometimes when you play fewer notes, it creates a more full soundtrack. This is a great song.
I've heard this song countless times and just never tire of it. His voice and guitar playing are amazing
Amazing talent, great voice, unique guitar style.
One of the best written , sung & played songs ever . Best thing about roberts playing is he puts every note the song can stand but not one too many ! Thanks Robert cray for this song I have really enjoyed it
This guy is awesome , the best ! First time I ever heard was on Beale st drinking a blue hurricane , and trust me when this man came on stage everyone was like , who the heck / hell is this . Man this guy had it all . Wooooowe wow , to this day I’ll never forget it !
What a damn fabulous solo. One of the greatest of all time
Everything in this song melts together perfectly, one of his best or most likely his best song, my favorite of all his songs, he has a real cool style, love his voice too
And Phone Booth!
The whole song is a masterpiece! But to me, the standout lyric is "I put 2 and 1 together, and we know that's not an even sum."
I guess it's because of tbe implication that he realized something doesn't add up(Not an even sum) 😏
3 is an odd number, silly...
Correct xx
Dosent need explaining. Think we know
@@dcharles1798 That's the point... Robert knows 3 is an odd number, he even says it's not an even sum.... The common saying is,"Put 2 and 2 together," meaning make it even and reason.... Robert put 1 and 2 together meaning it doesn't add up correctly. :)
I discovered this gem only a week ago. Go's to show that if u want too hear great music u have too seek it out..
Seen him 5 times plays the real deal serious about his music Robert is a wizatradcin the strings squeeze. poping
Love you, Robert! Thanks for the music, this one, especially. I had never heard of Robert Cray. My aunt Belle, from New Orleans, pointed you out with this one. I may never have discovered you had it not been for Sweet Auntie Belle.!
I grew up with a lot of blues music thanks to my dad. Robert Cray's voice is one of my favorites, and he is a great guitarist too.
"I'm standing here bewildered, I can't remember just what I've done
I can hear the sirens whining, my eyes blinded by the sun
I know that I should be running, my heart's beating just like a drum
Now they've knocked me down and takin it, a still hot and smokin gun"
Damn those are some of the coldest lyrics ever!! LOVE this song!!
My favorite
Similar to Hey Joe.
I’m standing here bewildered,
I can’t remember just what I’ve done
❤️
The refrigerator door is open and I don't know why.
i had the honor to see him at the jazz festival in newport rhode island around 1983.....ooooh man!!!!!!
Good guitar. Nice to be free
Everyone acknowledges the guitar chops. But that voice…soooo smooth.
Definitely ❤
Just saw Robert and band this evening. I went to his concert maybe 15-20 years ago. He hasn’t lost a thing! Vocals are good as ever. Great show!
Wow
@@madgemarielayfield1556 yeah he still sounds amazing he's currently on tour. Check your area!
Listen to him make that guitar cry.And what a great voice. I'll never get tired of this!
I love this song "SMOKING GUN"... I wish he could come back to Madison, Indiana again.Robert Cray is INCREDIBLE 😊😅😅😮😂❤❤❤❤
i introduced my bf in the 90s to this album strong persuader he wouldnt stop listening to it haha it is an still classic underated singer an guitar player too
Man this guy's good been following since the 80's
Shiiii I was born in the 80s 🤣 🍀
Me2 Brilliant isn't he😙
Me too...since the 80's as well. Smooth!!!
He's good for a black dude 😸
@@bilbobaggins4710 what do u mean for a black dude? That's bullshit! What does color have to with talent?