When she started gushing on SRV's guitar in the first 30 seconds I didn't think she was going to make through the whole thing, knowing what was coming. Seeing someone experience SRV for the first time, especially this one is wonderful. Thank you, you made my day.
Yeah very interesting to see a professional analyze and react to srv. He’s responsible for some of the first real music I listed to/heard/remembered as a kid.
That was my thought "You ain't heard and seen nothing yet..." - and it was such a pleasure to watch Elizabeth's reaction the whole way through, I laughed so hard when she was about to loose it...
I love watching her reactions as she hears things I may have not noticed or could put into words although I've heard him play since I was a teen.shes a joy to watch.and I learn from her.
yeah she just should clean up her undies and find the good man , get married and start a family , forget about all she thinks she knows , because she will never be there in the realm of SRV tone and sound universe .
The only thing that sucks is we’ll never be able to experience this for the first time again. I remember my dad showing the live at El Mocambo vhs when I was a kid and that was something that changed me lol.
Stevie is the greatest guitar player of all time. He played every style of guitar blues, rock, jazz, cord melody, he was a shredder you name he did it all in the same song to boot. 3 months before he died he played the Mann Music Center in Philadelphia, I took my 9 year daughter Nicole to see him, we seat in the 20th row. During his oncore, I walked her to the edge of the stage, she was jumpng around with a banner that said "Hey Stevie, I'm Little Sister". Tommy Shannon saw her and was laughing. When the Solo was over Tommy walked Stevie over to her, he took her from my arms, and gave her a kiss on stage. We waited to see if some would take her banner back stage and get it singed but they said we had to leave but if we waited on the side of the building maybe when they left him might sign it. Again security was chasing everyone away. So when they approached me they asked what I was doing hanging around I explained what happen inside and people around us comfirmed it. The guy took the banner and came back after about 10 min and said follow me. He took us back stage where Tommy, Chris and Reece came by and signed her banner. Then someone approached us and told us that Stevie would be out shortly and would see my daughter first before his public relation gig. Stevie spent about 20 min talking to Nicole and when he left he hugged her and walked away, Nicole wasnt finished with him yet. She callout "Hey Stevie", he came back knelt down again and she asked, Stevie are you going to come back, Stevie said are you going to come back if I do, Nicole said yes and Stevie said I'll come back then. Stevie wasnt just a great musician, he was a gentle, tender, loving, compassionate man who had 20 min to talk with a 9 year little girl. Thats was even more inpressive then his playing. God Blessed Stevie with amazing talent but he gave him is greatest gift of humility and humanity. RIP our gentle friend.
I agree with you to a point and I *_used_* to think the same about his abilities...until I heard the SRV & Steve Vai song. He's without a doubt the best Blues guitarist *EVER,* but listening to that song made me realize how much he limited himself with the pentatonic scale. Don't get me wrong, I absolutely love SRV. I started playing guitar because of him. I did my senior project on him, his life & career...but I think he could've done so much more if he had ventured out into other areas. That said, I'm glad you highlighted some of his past like this.
That is so awesome, but at the same time so sad and heartbreaking. What an honor and privilege, not only to see live and meet, but for him to (while on stage) pick up and give a little kiss to YOUR "Pride and Joy" how crazy is that. That last part about "are you coming back if I do?" kinda hit me like a gut punch. I agree with you 100%, Stevie Ray was the greatest guitar player of all time. Thanks for sharing that.
Thanks for this story..its always great to hear about positive interactions with our guitar heroes--especially those who are no longer with us. I hope your daughter has a memory of it still...and the banner!!
I saw him live on his birthday, about this time in his career, in Austin. We were supposed to see Eric Johnson, who was playing down the street, but it was too crowded. I had only heard of SRV at that point. To say I was blown away is an understatement. I was 10 rows back, stage right. At one point I snapped out of my trance and looked back at the crowd. They were swaying, side to side, to his music, as a group. He had the entire club hypnotized, in his hands. I can picture it in my mind, to this day. There has never been anyone like him before, during or since and probably never will. I am so thankful to have seen him.
It's almost criminal that a person can only watch this performance for the very first time once in their life. I've watched it probably a hundred times and it hasn't gotten old yet.
Stevie Ray Vaughan played every note and every song like it would be his last, pouring his soul into his music. His guitar was an extension of his body. Both B.B. King & Albert King spoke about Stevie Ray Vaughan's talent with wonder and awe. No higher praise is possible. Also, Stevie Ray Vaughan was 35 years old when he passed away in 1990 from a Helicopter crash. He's definitely one of the greatest guitarists of all time.
@@nucleargrizzly1776 wow lucky...wish I'd had the forethought to see them together, but I was singularly (mostly) wrapped into Jerry Garcia...the Dead.
Elizabeth, welcome to the alter universe of SRV. There never has been or will be another like him. The more you listen to his song repertoire, the more you crave. I remember hearing on the radio about his sudden, unfortunate passing in 1990 and pulling my car over so I could break down and cry. Stevie is the most soulful, talented blues guitarist I have ever heard play.
Was on my honeymoon in Hawai'i, having just missed getting to see him at that last Alpine Valley show because our wedding was on a Friday night and the family bought us non-refundable tickets for the honeymoon as a gift - I mean, what would make someone change their honeymoon plans? To her credit, my wife would have put it off a day if it wouldn't have cost us more than the wedding to do it - she understands. Instead she had to see me bolt upright in my lounge chair by the pool screaming. Still hurts my heart to think about it. Live on, SRV.
After 16 commercials and a survey I made it through the video. Best blues guitarist ever. He was born with that thing in his hand. Just incredible talent
Watching the other players is funny, too. Like watching Hendrix live with the Experience. Those dudes were constantly on their toes, uncertain what Jimi might do next.
@@FuzzyWCTX Not at this time it wasn't. It was 3 piece. SRV on guitar and vocals, Tommy Shannon on bass and Chris Layton on drums. Reese Wayans, the keyboard player, wasn't added until later.
...and every performance was different. Weeks before he died, Eric Clapton introduced him as the greatest blues guitarist alive. I personally think he is the best to EVER live. RIP SRV
Stevie was a true original. Eric Clapton said of him, " Stevie was a huge, open channel that music just poured out of. He made people who had never touched a guitar want to grab one and start playing, and made those of us who played for years want to quit." I am 72. I saw Stevie live twice. It remains one of my best musical memories, and to see you experience it for the first time is great fun.
Saw SRV live with another legend we recently lost, Jeff Beck. They were on their "Stevie and Jeff" tour where they would trade off headlining each subsequent show, so that neither of them was really "the star." Stevie came on first in this case and slew, then Jeff came on and slew, then they both came back for a 20 minute encore that absolutely destroyed everyone who was left in the theatre not already dead. An amazing performance.
@@MitchJohnson0110 the song is "Let's Dance". Stevie's sound was so distinct and pure; as soon as you hear the guitar solo, you know immediately it's SRV. The real shame is that the radio edit version of the song mostly cuts out SRV.
Forget the incredible musical talent, no one will ever be as fucking cool as Stevie Ray ever again. The swagger and style is so immense, who else could pull off that outfit AND the guitar swing behind the back?!
You can’t ask guitar players watching to comment on Stevie Ray’s ability or technique. He is the greatest blues guitarist ever. And his singing is in its own category of one. He died young. The word genius is so not nearly enough to describe him.❤️
@@kamelionify showing off? nah fam, that's just him feeling it and doing his thing. When you're at that level of mastery, you're in the zone. It was him and that guitar in that moment. My boy was lost in the sauce. He wasn't thinking about the crowd.
His brother Jimmie Vaughan, also an excellent guitar player, was interviewed one time and they asked if Stevie Ray ever played a same song twice the same way. Jimmy thought about it and said something like "He never plays the same song once the same way." Stevie Ray Vaughan, May He Rest in Eternal Peace, was a once-in-a-lifetime. The lives of millions of us has been made brighter because of his brilliance.
He said once he didnt see the point in playing the same song the same way, He really didnt care for recording studio's and polished sound board enhanced licks, he said I play the way I play and thats it!
I once read an interview with the guys from Double Trouble, SRV's backing band. My favourite line from it was something along the lines of 'Some guitarists don't play a song the same way twice. Stevie never played a song the same way once.'
I think that is exactly what she ment regarding his talent. As being an out of the world improviser. Endless musical nuances, not to speak about the technical requirements needed. The man was an endless font of expressivity. Never boring for a second.
About three months before he died I got to hang with Stevie when he was recording his last LP (Family Style) with his brother Jimmy. We were at the Peabody Hotel in Memphis and he sat down at a table with me for about a half an hour just to chit chat. It was one of the coolest things that ever happened to me and he was one of the nicest people I ever met. God Bless Stevie Ray Vaughan. May he Rest In Peace.
I haven’t listened to any SRV in a very long time, and I forgot just how freaking brilliant he was. Few, if any, play and sing with the amount of soul and intensity he did. One of the greatest losses in music history.
He was asked in an interview once, How would you liked to be remembered, and he replied (I'm paraphrasing here), that he would like to be remembered as one of the greatest guitar players that ever lived. Stevie, that is how I will always remember you brother, RIP.
You can't teach anyone how to play the Blues. You can teach the progressions, the chords, but it takes a hard life to even begin to understand....... and watching Elizabeth geek out over the absolutely most genius who ever picked up a 6 string..... more than priceless.....
I will never get tired of seeing a new Stevie Ray Vaughan fan being born. The man's music saved my life when I was younger, and I'll always champion his brilliance.
You could watch Stevie play a song a hundred times and it would be a hundred different ways. It all depended on how he felt at the time. Because the guitar was part of him. His soul and the guitar were connected. He was the real deal. Another one of my Texas brothers. Some can mimic SRV but none can actually do it like he did. I’m an old guy. Listened to Stevie from the time he was just a kid. I still sometimes get goosebumps. R.I.P. SRV.
This video was a joy to watch! SRV Wore you out with his creativity. It was a real joy watching you watch this video! Your joy of discovery was infectious! When he flipped his guitar behind his back (signiture move) I thought you were going to lose it! Thank you for this! Check out SRV's Pride and Joy for more of his vocal styling! Love you mean it! 💖😘
Brother, I always still get goosebumps. I particularly enjoyed watching a classically trained musician marvel at the technical proficiency and musicality of the greatest ever to play. Back on a six string with Texas twang.
Another musical genius has found you, and now we have the delight of seeing/hearing you listen, observe, analyze, and then share with us. I had lost count of how many times I had the privilege of seeing Stevie Ray live.
If this is your reaction to "Texas Flood", you *need* to watch the entire "Live at the El Mocambo", probably the best live performance ever. No fancy effect or theatrics, just pure raw emotion. It doesn't get any better! I think I am about to rewatch it again.
she is having a musicgasum which is when you find a song or artist ABSOLUTELY amazing in every way and it gives you the shivers whenever it comes on. Look at her facial expressions they are amazing
Eric Clapton on Stevie Ray Vaughan: I don’t think anyone has commanded my respect more, to this day. The first time I heard Stevie Ray, I thought, “Whoever this is, he is going to shake the world.” I was in my car and I remember thinking, I have to find out, before the day is over, who that guitar player is. That doesn’t happen to me very often, that I get that way about listening to music. I mean, about three or four times in my life I’ve felt that way, in a car, listening to the radio, where I’ve stopped the car, pulled over, listened, and thought, I’ve got to find out before the end of the day, not, you know, sooner or later, but I have to know NOW who that is. …and I remember being fascinated by the fact that he never, ever seemed to be…lost in any way…It was as though he never took a breather…or took a pause to think where he was gonna go next, it just flowed out of him. It’s going to be a long time before anyone that brilliant will come along again. I didn’t get to see or hear Stevie play near often enough, but every time I did I got chills and knew I was in the presence of greatness. He seemed to be an open channel and music just flowed through him. It never seemed to dry up. I have to tell this story: We played on the same bill on his last two gigs. On the first night, I watched his set for about half an hour and then I had to leave because I couldn’t handle it!. I knew enough to know that his playing was just going to get better and better. His set had started, and he was like two or three songs in, and I suddenly got this flash that I’d experienced before so many times whenever I’d seen him play, which was that he was like a channel. One of the purest channels I’ve ever seen, where everything he sang and played flowed straight down from heaven. Almost like one of those mystic Sufi guys with one finger pointing up and one finger down. That’s what it was like to listen to. And I had to leave just to preserve some kind of sanity or confidence in myself.
Clapton and Buddy Guy were backstage listening to Stevie burning up the stage. Clapton was next up when turned to Buddy and asked how he was supposed to follow that. Buddy said just do the best you can. Think about that for a second. When Clapton is afraid to follow you, you know you're good. Very good.
Pretty high praise from Eric Clapton. He is dead on though describing SRV as a channel. The creativity just flowed effortlessly from his guitar. A true legend.
Clapton reacted the same way when he heard Skydog playing on Wilson Pickett's "Hey Jude" not long after the Beatles released the original version. He pulled his car over and had to know who that player was NOW. EC went to see ABB play from the front row. Dickey Betts recognized him and froze. Duane noticed Dickey had stopped playing, looked out to see why, and HE froze too. Afterwards, Eric invited Duane to jam with him, which lasted all night, and from that, the rest is history. Duane was true to his own band and turned down the offer to join the Dominoes.
August 27th,1990. "The day the music died".... Saw him four times and each time was just blown away and actually left each show with tears in my eyes SRV was proof there was a God and he spent alot more time on SRV than any other man in history.
Saw him on June 27 in Noblesville, IN right before the crash and it remains the most epic concert out of countless one's of a lifetime. SPECTACULAR!!! God only knows what he would have achieved in his career if he hadn't been taken so soon.
I was at that concert in Alpine Valley. Most amazing. But what freaked me out was we went along the side and saw the helicopter he died in sitting in the fog. I said to my friends, “I hope no one is using that tonight.” The next morning I found out he did.
I've been playing guitar for 35 years, and Stevie played it better behind his back than I'll ever be able to play it the regular way. Genius, legendary, and tragically gone too soon. Great reaction - thank you!
Have heard people say on twitter that it isnt talent it is practice practice practice. I am sorry, I could practice all day every day and not be a fraction as good as SRV or BB King or Hendrix. Kinda like saying if I practice painting I could be Michelangelo? There is skill and then there is talent.
This is one of the best Stevie Ray Vaughan reactions on UA-cam. Thank you so much for sharing your first SRV experience with us....I for one truly enjoyed watching this almost as much as you enjoyed making it. You reaction gives countless SRV fans a lot of happiness because it's fantastic to see another generation being influenced by not only a master musician but Stevie was genuinely a good and humble person. Everyone knew he was the best except Stevie himself. I still cry thinking about Stevie and what might have been. The loss of him defines the word tragedy, imho.
SRV is one of the guitar gods. He plays with the best stink face ever. He also plays with extra thick string set. He throws in all that flamboyant playing and doesnt miss a beat of the melody without it sounding forced. He was truly in a class of his own.
Most guitarists I know can't understand how he plays with those heavy strings. It's a crucial part of how he gets his sound. And no one else can do it.
The GOAT of guitar showing all how it is done. He's been gone 32 years from this earth and I have never seen anyone come close to Stevie Ray. I am so thankful to have seen him play live in small clubs in 1984.
You are absolutely right no one will ever come close to Stevie in blues! Check out the new kid on the block Billy Strings ,he’s only 30 years old Bluegrass prodigy!
twice and chomps debrione winery in george, the last was 3 shows before his last, so fuggen sad, Stevie looked at me several times and nodded, think he recognized us?
He was a direct channel for the blues. There was no thought, hesitation, game plan etc. It just flowed. He just played and there was never any question about whether he could pull it off. He was lightning in a bottle and all you had to do was turn it loose.
This is by far Elizabeth’s greatest reaction. Her enjoyment of SRV increased my enjoyment. Greatest guitar player, also greatest loss. I’ve already watched this reaction 3 times in less than 2 days. Elizabeth, you are a gem!
Definitely! Jeff beck same I feel way he kept evolving right up until his death tragically young at 78 he looked about 50 and should have lived to 120! His mastery was ALL THERE!! Just look at the musicians he was playing with all 30 and younger it appeared and EVERYONE wanted to play with him.. no wonder the guy was a genuinely NICE bloke down to earth and talent out of this world but also so generous!! Never hogged any limelight! That's class! God bless him and God rest his soul! 👍💔🎸🏴🇬🇧
I usually love her reactions but I gotta say that I didn't like this one. Felt forced and exagerated in many ways. Sorry guys... I love her, but I disagree that this was a good reaction video.
MASSIVE credit must be given to Chris Layton and Tommy Shannon in helping build the legend of Stevie Ray. Their outstanding musicianship and rock steady rhythm section helped build the foundation that fostered allowed Stevie Ray to could flourish and become who we now call SRV.
As a guitar player seeing Stevie do those quick slides in between solos is almost like clearing a chalk board to write new amazing things on it. This guy was absolutely a true legend and one of my favorite guitar players next to Clapton and Hendrix.
6:34 in before he sings his first note and Elizabeth has been thoroughly blown away. That's just how damn good SRV was. He could play for an hour straight and you would never, at any point, be bored or cease to be amazed. He didn't play the guitar. The guitar spoke through him. And I loved his voice. So perfect for his music style. The definition of legend. RIP.
I introduced dozens of people to SRV over the years. In one case, a guy at work said "he plays awesome, but they need a better singer". I was literally SHOCKED, and couldn't really understand what he meant.
it's not even up for debate - the guy was an absolute legend. Jazzers, rock guys, metalheads, you name the genre, they all recognize Stevie's greatness. You can't call yourself a musician if you don't respect what he could do.
A master class on being in complete control of every atom of oxygen in the room! It's a rare gift to see someone levitate over the stage the way SRV could.
That tone is unmistakable. The power that shines through even in his most graceful notes is breathtaking. It's an infuriating tragedy that he was taken from us.
Just after having gotten clean and fixing his life and loving it and performing at the highest levels he'd ever performed at. He was too good for this world in every way.
Eh he's not bad at singing though he's no 'singer' You can tell this the over use of vibrato. He struggles to control at lower pitches. This is a very common limitation of most persons
Back in '90, when I heard the news about his passing, I literally wept...The guy had just got his life back in track, and was on his way to have an amazing (more than it was already) career as one of the most gifted musicians ever... I find myself elated with your reaction to SRVs performing, Elizabeth...Thank you!
I was 5 years old, and still remember it was one of the only times I had seen my dad cry. My dad was a guitar player, and half owner of a blues bar from 89-99. So I grew up surrounded by SRV, Eric Johnson, Joe satriani, Steve Vai, and the like.
Me too man. I still remember the moment. Had the radio on and the announcement came on. I didn’t believe it. Turned on mtv (back when it was actually a music channel) and caught mtv news. I was devastated. Such a loss.
@@tdz69 I was watching MTV when the news was announced and my heart stopped a beat. I was supposed to see him live before he died and something came up and I was like oh I'll catch him next time on tour.
I remember when the news broke. It was announced that he was on tour with Eric Clapton. At the time there were rumors that Eric had given up his seat on the helicopter. For a week or so everyone I knew discussed the event with reservation. Then one day someone spoke up and asked 'Is it wrong to think that the wrong guy was on that helicopter?' We all broke down and acknowledged that we all had been wondering the same thing, just that no one wanted to say it.
It's great watching someone who's really not that familiar with SRV, but still extremely educated in music theory and composition, breakdown and appreciate the technical brilliance of SRV. And to be overwhelming excited by the journey to boot. Really goes to show what a great artist and unfortunate loss Stevie Ray Vaughan was.
@@rickjensen2833 Stevie Ray Vaughan wasn't a commercial success. I've been playing guitar since I was 15 and Stevie is on MY Mt Rushmore of personal influences with Vai, Skolnick and Rocky George. Throughout my life I've met GUITARIST who weren't too familiar with his work. If they do, he's "that guitarist on the David Bowie track". She was probably barely alive when SRV died, I have no reason to doubt her sincerity.
Stevie Ray Vaughn isn’t just a blues legend but also a bona fide musical god, while watching that stank face and his magical fingers never gets old. Double Trouble also deserve high praise as a brilliant rhythm section and for being the perfect foil to Stevie's ridiculous virtuosity. Thanks so much Elizabeth as your reactions were priceless!
I can’t help but cry when I hear Stevie play that song. I was in a record store in Austin the day he died. They were playing non stop Stevie while we were in there, and I mentioned to my friend, that that particular store usually plays pop music so it was cool to hear Stevie. The cashier heard me and said didn’t you hear? My heart dropped. Tearing up just thinking about it.
SRV's instrumental-only version of Little Wing is the tune that does it for me. A beautifully emotional track, without even signing a single word. I like his rendition of Little Wing more then Jimmy's original.
"My ears are bending and he's giving me chills." The same reaction we all had when Stevie burst onto the scene. Gone way too soon but thank God for his time on Earth and the musical legacy he left behind.
While I've heard this song like a million times before, it's truly such a joy to see someone else enjoying it for the first time too. Brings a new appreciation to something I'd almost taken for granted 😁
That moment starting at 24:02 when Elizabeth has her mind blown seeing SRV play behind his back and not miss a beat is priceless!! SRV and his guitar were one.
I love you Elizabeth. The only way I could love watching a SRV video more is by watching you critique it. I've seen you critique several performances and I absolutely love your enthusiasm and excitement over all genres of music. Your uncontrollable expression of appreciation for music is contagious. Thank you for letting me and others enjoy it with you.
Thank you Elizabeth. Words cannot describe how talented and soulful SRV was. As a guitar player I'm constantly blown away by the extremely heavy guage strings he used, hands like iron, controlled feedback, over the top vocals, I could go on and on. He felt the music he played deep in his soul and so do his listeners. Also this concert was from 1983, by 1986 he was deep into drug addiction. Thankfully he was able to get clean by 1987 and create more incredible music. There will never be another SRV.
@@Hitical_Crit I think so. his entire set was heavy gauge. Non-players would have real difficulty understanding how hard it is to bend 2+ whole steps, in time, and stay in pitch....and do it over and over and over again. There's a video where he breaks a low E...it looks like a cable flying about lol:).
Speaking of the strings, have ever seen how truly large his hands were? I met him in 87' and got to shake his hand. My God, fingers the size of bratwurst and a grip like a bear trap!!
I forget where I heard it but recently I watched something, (maybe his guitar tech) saying he wasn't playing heavy strings, I assume later in his career. I wish I had known because my first strat has so many springs on it and the neck is a banana now
@@OceanofMaya I handed my guitar instructor my guitar when I was 18 and asked him to give it a go, he grabbed a hold of it and said what the hell do you have on here, I said 19's, he said how do you bend that. Ha. But it really wasn't worth the skin. I switched to 8's and every note I held I squeezed out of tune.
I saw him in Atlanta pretty much days before he passed. He was so open and pure to a small and enchanted audience about his sobriety and life. He gave us one of the best concerts we have ever seen. 😢
I would never mean this in a vulgar way, but that is what an eargasm is all about....when it makes you react in such a way that you can't control yourself, you know that you have just heard something as great or greater than anything you have ever heard before. He was the Epitome of greatness.... a phenomenal reaction Elizabeth.
We lost Stevie 34 years ago tomorrow. Came back here for another listen. There are just four sounds here: his voice, the guitar, the bass, and the drums. Just four sounds. But a million feelings. He was the greatest. I miss him so much. The dissonance is so thick you could chew it. The dynamic control is absolutely breathtaking. He goes between frenetic madness and a tearful whisper effortlessly. There is no space between his voice and the guitar. They move together. His body moves when he plays and his guitar moves when he sings. They are one instrument performing at the very peak of excellence.
Yes he was! After he got sober, he inspired countless others who were trying to overcome their addictions by not only wholeheartedly immersing himself in his program, but by also mentoring others by speaking before groups and telling his story. That makes his tragic death at such an early age even more heartbreaking, to know that he had overcome so much, and was seeing life through clear eyes and brain. RIP SRV
Yeah ,,, you can say anything ... But when you make that face ... You know ,,, it's touching your soul ... Love your comments ... Love your videos ,,, you bring it all to mind ... Why we love music !!! Thank you ...
In 1983 I was a 21 year old rock/blues guitarist. I had just moved to Reno, NV and was trying to figure out what I wanted to do. I can actually remember the first time I heard Stevie Ray Vaughan. I was listening to the radio when Pride And Joy came on. I was blown away. I remain blown away by every single note I have ever heard him play. In 1990 I was sitting with a group of friends talking. My brother's wife showed up, sat down next to me, leaned over and whispered "Stevie Ray Vaughan died". I was devastated. At that time he was my primary influence. I make a point of not trying to mimic my influences, but rather follow their examples by working towards putting myself into whatever I play. The way Stevie approached the guitar, and the power he put into his playing is unrivaled....I do need to say that it's probably a good thing that I don't try to mimic my influences because I wouldn't be able to mimic them anyway 😂
Stevie isn't dead. He lives on with his music and the people who continue to listen to him. For me, he's always alive every time I listen to his music...
He won't make any reaction videos though. I feel like she should have at least learned the guy passed away in a helicopter accident though. Somewhat important
If there was one man that was put on this earth to get absolutely everything out of a guitar 🎸 SRV was that man. He put it all out there when he played. Such an amazing talent gone way too soon. RIP SRV
SRV says more with his guitar while warming up that many guitarists say in their entire body of work. When he actually applies his talents specifically to a song it’s sublime.
Jeff beck same I feel way he kept evolving right up until his death tragically young at 78 he looked about 50 and should have lived to 120! His mastery was ALL THERE!! Just look at the musicians he was playing with all 30 and younger it appeared and EVERYONE wanted to play with him.. no wonder the guy was a genuinely NICE bloke down to earth and talent out of this world but also so generous!! Never hogged any limelight! That's class! God bless him and God rest his soul! 👍💔🎸🏴🇬🇧
With the utmost respect for all the great blues guitarist that came before, no one else can touch Stevie’s one-of-kind tone, style and technique. He truly is in a class all by himself. And I don’t want to hear about Bonamassa being in the same class. He’s not even in the same school district as Stevie. RIP SRV 🎸
This might have been my favorite reaction video I have ever seen. Priceless! I was lucky enough to see him live before he died. It was a big arena and I was far away and I was still mesmerized. I am a professional musician and I was 21 when he died. My band was playing his songs at the time. I remember the day he died so well. They played his songs all day on the radio. Tears were flowing.
I literally wanted to cry watching you get excited about watching SRV do his thing. Shows that you "get it", and appreciates the beauty of SRV's monumental talent that he was. You don't see that too often these days. Thank you. ☺️
I've seen this performance countless times...hundreds easily...and it gives me goosebumps every time. Probably my favorite musical performance of all time.
Special thing you sometimes get when the singer is also playing. Brings to mind Robert Johnson, Bob Dylan and Neil Young. They all hold conversations with their instruments.
I'm beyond stoked that you're finally digging in to Stevie Ray Vaughan. He's the answer to the question if Jimi Hendrix and Jeff Beck (RIP) were combined into one person what would they sound like. And yet, he takes the fierce blues aggression of Hendrix, the soulful touch of Beck, and out of it comes a wholly unique voice on the guitar. I contend that SRV was the last truly original blues guitarist, and he didn't limit himself to just the blues. His loss is still one of the most devastating in the pantheon of rock and roll over 30 years later. He had just gotten clean from hard drugs and had nothing to hold him back, but a helicopter crash had other plans. :( Thanks for this Elizabeth, seeing someone else discover this rare talent of a human and enjoy themselves so thoroughly is awe inspiring, even for someone who's grown up listening to Stevie Ray Vaughan.
@@VodkaSelekta 100%, he’s an amalgamation of Robert Johnson, bb king, Hendrix and many more incredible artists. There is something just so insanely “genuine” about Srv and it’s such a shame he left this earth so early. He played the HELL out of that guitar
Only SRV could make Elizabeth , someone who reacts to vocalists , have a complete eargasm meltdown . I simply love it !! Stevie was one of those guitar players that had a direct link between his soul and the strings on that guitar . He poured everything he was into every note he played or sang and it showed !! One of the most amazing guitar players , songwriters ,blues vocalists and performers to ever strap on a guitar and step behind the mic . Elizabeth you are simply going to love this rabbit hole, his vocals and guitar playing will leave you amazed with every video you watch !!!! Enjoy !!
She is use to guitar players and does play a musical instrument. The top tier players get bored with the standard sound and play their instrument like it was performed by a top player on another instrument. So even if they don't play that instrument, they know what it can sound like when played by a top player.
@@orlock20 are you saying that Stevie had a standard sound and that because she plays piano she can't be impressed? I've seen a lot of dumb comments on UA-cam, but yours takes the cake.
Stevie really uses the very vocal quality of the instrument, there’s a lot going on with phrasing and subtle pitch manipulations that are emotional to singers as well if they have a good ear. He creates surprise, drama, comedy, anguish, actually he does so much that his SRV clones do not! Wow. It comes down to a lot more than the equipment, the techniques or the notes, it is SPIRIT . . .
Your analylsis is what drives through our reactions!~. He brings the entire spirit as he plays. SRV is the GOAT of Blues and guitar. Love your excited reactions and input. Stay Safe
I was laughing my butt off when you were listening to his guitar playing and loving it! I kept thinking, "and you haven't even heard him sing yet!" Truly a legend. There is a great free documentary about him, although I can't remember where I saw it, but it is phenomenal. He was a genuinely awesome person too. In the documentary, I believe it was a vocal teacher he went to at some point to tell her he wanted to learn to sing. She had him sing a bit and said, "honey, you don't need any lessons! Don't change a thing!" (Or something like that 🙂)
Me too. Pretty funny actually. Yes, if you are blown away now Elizabeth, this early in the song where he is just prepping the audience what were you going to do when he finally stepped up to the mike.
Stevie did completely retool his singing/singing style after he got clean. He modeled it off of lifetime friend Doyle Bramhall. Stevie said that he was basically just "shouting" when he was singing. After he got clean, his singing is what improved the most. I implore everyone to watch Stevie's performance of 'Cold Shot' from the 89 ACL show. And then go listen to another 1989 performance, just UA-cam 'Stevie Ray Vaughan Dirty Pool Clean Strat'. It's phenomenal. He's on a radio show and he just busts his guitar out and blows us all away with his playing and singing!
There's this - ua-cam.com/video/PECJR78vHV4/v-deo.html - Rise of a Texas Bluesman, which the pretender King* Edward the 28th mentioned. *My family name can be traced to the 4/5th century and the family motto translates to "Royal Our Blood"😉
@@gordowg1wg145 It's a profile name dude, relax. Spoiler: I'm not actually a King. And it's 2008. When I made this account. Also you linked them to the same doc I mentioned and the link doesn't even work. Oh and what is this "Royal" name you claim to have?
When he says Texas. He’s expressing the strength and vulnerability of Texas. It’s like he’s standing strong as a Texan with every emotion being thrown at you.
Saw him 6 months before the helicopter crash. When he started a solo his eyes would roll back in his head and nothing but white could be seen. He was not human. An angel in human form that praised all of creation with the melodies that set the soul free. RIP SRV
My wife and I did too around the same time, can't remember exactly. We were at Marriot's Great American in Santa Clara, His stage left, front spots. I remembered his eyes doing that too !! We were in front of the speakers, couldn't hear for a week! We're even still married, Rhythm & Blues!
@@ostosis704 He was not on drugs at all. He had been through rehab and his girl friend Janna Lapidus Leblanc, helped him stay clean until the helicopter crash that took his life. She was a former model and was instrumental in helping him turn his life around.
@@chetsmith2593 Congrats on your marriage. Mine only lasted 20 years, regretfully. Stay strong and give your lovely wife an extra hug and kiss. Peace....
This song in particular is musical edging at its finest. It's exciting, provocative, occasionally obscene, and takes you to places you've never imagined before. Although not vocally dense, I'm so glad you did this video, because Stevie Ray expresses himself through his guitar more passionately than most any other artist through their medium. One thing that makes your channel so special is that your keen perception of the artist and subtleties of their performance have given me new perspective on artists and songs I've listened to for years, so this was a real treat.
Every part of this song makes you feel like you’re experiencing a wild, ever changing rain storm. You feel the lightening, thunder, rain, wind and all of the variations of a storm. True genius by SRV. He is the GOAT!
The song that got me into guitar back when I was 14. Hard to believe that's been over 20 years now.. If only we could've had him longer. You will always be missed Stevie.
I remember seeing his Austin City Limits set on PBS in the mid-90sish when I had just started playing as a kid and remember being just absolutely floored. SRV, along with Clapton, Gilmore and Santana became some of my biggest inspirations as a player.
dude same! I was probably 10 and I would watch this video on repeat and mimic the sounds with my voice. Luckily I had intuitive parents and within a few months they got me a bright red Squire Strat and a starter amp. Been playing for 15+ years now.
AHHH!!!!!! THE GOAT! So glad you're getting into SRV! His songs, Little wing, Mary had a little lamb, voodoo child, Lenny, Tin Pan Alley (Tin pan is a MUST with Johnny Copeland). Stevie should always, ALWAYS been seen so pick the live versions. The Live at "El Mocambo" ones are incredible.
@@toddpaluzzi True, he had several covers over his time but each are his versions and in some cases outshines the originals. That was one of his gifts that he shared with us, his fans. In fact if you look at 212 X's list every one is a cover but aside from Little Wing and Voodoo Child how many know or care because of how well he performed it and fused his style with the song that was written.
I’ve listened to a lot of SRV reaction videos, and though you’re not a guitarist, it feels to me like you understand the essence of Stevie’s musical genius better than anyone I’ve heard. You grasped most every nuance of what made him this living channel of endlessly flowing creative musical ferocity. Thank you so much for your deeply insightful analysis, it brought me to tears …
You nailed it brother. Watching someone enjoy Stevie this much brought tears to my eyes as well. She gets it. He was a brilliant light that was extinguished gar too early. The world is less without him.
This reaction brought tears to my eyes. Feeling you get so authentically delighted by his presence was a beautiful thing.🙏🏻💖 His Love will continue throughout time carried through his magical creations in frequency. I know that you truly felt the energy flowing through him and literally pouring from him. I enjoy all of your videos because of how genuinely excited and passionate you are about the music and the vocals. Music truly creates connection. You see, we are here, as far as I can tell, to help each other; our brothers, our sisters, our friends, our enemies. That is to help each other and not hurt each other. Stevie Ray Vaughan
My 52 year old heart does, too. That he had recently gotten clean before that helicopter ride killed him makes my heart ache to this day. Ill always remember where I was.
There's a quote I remember seeing from Stevie's brother Jimmie about his skill on the guitar. It was something like "my brother played the guitar like he was breaking out of jail", and that's so, so appropriate for the way he played. There's never going to be another one like SRV. He was truly one of a kind.
I just stumbled upon this. I don’t know who you are or what you’re about but, I love how genuinely excited you are to hear this guy play music. He’s one of the biggest guitar heroes that ever lived and I rarely see people get excited who aren’t guitar players. He changed everything by drawing from everything.
This was Stevie’s finest live performance. Thank goodness it was captured on video for the world to embrace for the remainder of time. SRV is the GOAT.
Watching a master at his profession on the guitar, but also someone who is one with the guitar. The way he could bend, blend and become the guitar with his playing and singing has never been matched. You don't see anyone now that even comes close to his creative abilities, just pure soul and blues. I think after watching this young ladies reaction to pure genius like this she made have had to step outside for a smoke because of the way it made her feel.
Okay, Elizabeth's reaction to when SRV flipped his guitar behind his back is now my absolute FAVOURITE reaction of hers of all time!!😄I could imagine the math going on in her brain as she was trying to comprehend what she had just seen. Live at the El Mocambo is by far the BEST live music ever recorded, hands down. I am glad that you finally got a chance to hear the great Stevie Ray Vaughn, Elizabeth!
Stevie doesn't play the guitar, he is the guitar.
Can't "like" this hard enough.
Very well put and 100% correct.
No, Stevie was fuckin that guitar and that guitar loved it.
You're totally right Dude!!!
I heard someone say once that he doesn’t play it, it plays him 🤯
Most of us guitar players and most professionals consider this performance one of the best guitar performances ever recorded
Well, I SURELY DO!
Yes it is, listen to Rory Gallagher too.
Tbh, I'm pretty sure he coulda played the whole song behind his back.
Every time he took the stage was the best guitar performance recorded. He was never not in the zone.
He was definitely one of the GOAT players for sure
When she started gushing on SRV's guitar in the first 30 seconds I didn't think she was going to make through the whole thing, knowing what was coming. Seeing someone experience SRV for the first time, especially this one is wonderful. Thank you, you made my day.
Yeah very interesting to see a professional analyze and react to srv. He’s responsible for some of the first real music I listed to/heard/remembered as a kid.
That was my thought "You ain't heard and seen nothing yet..." - and it was such a pleasure to watch Elizabeth's reaction the whole way through, I laughed so hard when she was about to loose it...
Especially when she pauses 600 freaking times just to tell us the obvious. Kind of ruins the mood. I didn't make it through.
I thought she was going to need an oxygen tank !
And another SRV fan is born...
Watching Elizabeth experience something most people have known for decades is one of the most adorable things on the internet.
I envy anyone that gets to hear this the first time. It’s just glorious.
An orgasmic musical experiences it appears less than 5 mins in.. this woman feels music to her core and her loins it seems by her reactions
@@jasonn9222 wtf are you going on about lmao
I love watching her reactions as she hears things I may have not noticed or could put into words although I've heard him play since I was a teen.shes a joy to watch.and I learn from her.
I was thinking the same thing. I think she may be on the younger side. You would have to be fairly young to not know this.
If this performance wasn't recorded, people wouldn't believe this level of guitar mastery was possible.
Yes, its impossible to put the to describe this in letters or words to anyone
I feel the same way every time I watch a Stanley Jordan video.
IT WAS THE BEST GUITAR PERFOMANCE IN HISTORY
That is a great point. In the AI digital world no one would believe this was true live performance.
Eric Johnson circa 1991 is even better IMO.
As a bassist, I also have a huge appreciation for his bassist, Tommy Shannon, laying down a beautiful, clean, groovy foundation
I agree 100%!
Better be good on bass when your guitar player is almost playing bass strings.
Agreed- Tommy + Chris + Reese = badass
Absolutely!
I used to work in a BookStore in Austin and Tommy and Chris used to come in all the time. The best backing band ever.
Elizabeth, the opera singer and vocal coach, getting excited about SRV making his guitar sing.
@Rick O'Sidhe He broke a lot of us. 😁
Pros appreciate other pros.
She did mention it was hard to keep her thong on.
Read here shirt
yeah she just should clean up her undies and find the good man , get married and start a family , forget about all she thinks she knows , because she will never be there in the realm of SRV tone and sound universe .
She likes Stevie and his guitar for sure.
I was so fortunate to have lived in Austin Texas in the 80’s and 90’s. You could hear Stevie play live, frequently. Magic. What a gift.
Yeah, lived in Austin 75-82ish saw Stevie every time I could, saw him with Johnny Winter
@@leemathis6053 excellent👍👍
Having grown up with this, I still get goosebumps, but to see someone else experience it for the first time is magical.
Yeah ..it was a real treat to see why someone gets your own established love for SRV....
Watching her reaction is like hearing the music for the first time all over again.
Yeppp, came here to say this exact thing.
The only thing that sucks is we’ll never be able to experience this for the first time again. I remember my dad showing the live at El Mocambo vhs when I was a kid and that was something that changed me lol.
@@Primussux710 I can understand that
Stevie is the greatest guitar player of all time. He played every style of guitar blues, rock, jazz, cord melody, he was a shredder you name he did it all in the same song to boot. 3 months before he died he played the Mann Music Center in Philadelphia, I took my 9 year daughter Nicole to see him, we seat in the 20th row. During his oncore, I walked her to the edge of the stage, she was jumpng around with a banner that said "Hey Stevie, I'm Little Sister". Tommy Shannon saw her and was laughing. When the Solo was over Tommy walked Stevie over to her, he took her from my arms, and gave her a kiss on stage. We waited to see if some would take her banner back stage and get it singed but they said we had to leave but if we waited on the side of the building maybe when they left him might sign it. Again security was chasing everyone away. So when they approached me they asked what I was doing hanging around I explained what happen inside and people around us comfirmed it. The guy took the banner and came back after about 10 min and said follow me. He took us back stage where Tommy, Chris and Reece came by and signed her banner. Then someone approached us and told us that Stevie would be out shortly and would see my daughter first before his public relation gig. Stevie spent about 20 min talking to Nicole and when he left he hugged her and walked away, Nicole wasnt finished with him yet. She callout "Hey Stevie", he came back knelt down again and she asked, Stevie are you going to come back, Stevie said are you going to come back if I do, Nicole said yes and Stevie said I'll come back then. Stevie wasnt just a great musician, he was a gentle, tender, loving, compassionate man who had 20 min to talk with a 9 year little girl. Thats was even more inpressive then his playing. God Blessed Stevie with amazing talent but he gave him is greatest gift of humility and humanity. RIP our gentle friend.
I agree with you to a point and I *_used_* to think the same about his abilities...until I heard the SRV & Steve Vai song. He's without a doubt the best Blues guitarist *EVER,* but listening to that song made me realize how much he limited himself with the pentatonic scale. Don't get me wrong, I absolutely love SRV. I started playing guitar because of him. I did my senior project on him, his life & career...but I think he could've done so much more if he had ventured out into other areas.
That said, I'm glad you highlighted some of his past like this.
That is so awesome, but at the same time so sad and heartbreaking. What an honor and privilege, not only to see live and meet, but for him to (while on stage) pick up and give a little kiss to YOUR "Pride and Joy" how crazy is that. That last part about "are you coming back if I do?" kinda hit me like a gut punch. I agree with you 100%, Stevie Ray was the greatest guitar player of all time. Thanks for sharing that.
Who’s peeling the onion?🥺
@@larryallen4553 I was peeling potatoes earlier
Thanks for this story..its always great to hear about positive interactions with our guitar heroes--especially those who are no longer with us. I hope your daughter has a memory of it still...and the banner!!
The greatest live performance ever recorded. The entire show was captured on video.
I personally think his austin city limits live show was slightly better, but this is iconic too
Absolutely is !
By any one any where at
any time
Ever .
I’ve said for years .
agreed
I saw him live on his birthday, about this time in his career, in Austin. We were supposed to see Eric Johnson, who was playing down the street, but it was too crowded. I had only heard of SRV at that point. To say I was blown away is an understatement. I was 10 rows back, stage right. At one point I snapped out of my trance and looked back at the crowd. They were swaying, side to side, to his music, as a group. He had the entire club hypnotized, in his hands. I can picture it in my mind, to this day. There has never been anyone like him before, during or since and probably never will. I am so thankful to have seen him.
@@cadillacslim73 And you are a famous music critic so everyone knows you.
It's almost criminal that a person can only watch this performance for the very first time once in their life. I've watched it probably a hundred times and it hasn't gotten old yet.
Stevie Ray Vaughan played every note and every song like it would be his last, pouring his soul into his music. His guitar was an extension of his body.
Both B.B. King & Albert King spoke about Stevie Ray Vaughan's talent with wonder and awe. No higher praise is possible.
Also, Stevie Ray Vaughan was 35 years old when he passed away in 1990 from a Helicopter crash. He's definitely one of the greatest guitarists of all time.
I saw Stevie play with Jeff Beck twice. It was a religious experience.
@@nucleargrizzly1776 Stevie and Jeff doing 'going down' by Freddie King is epic!
@@nucleargrizzly1776 wow lucky...wish I'd had the forethought to see them together, but I was singularly (mostly) wrapped into Jerry Garcia...the Dead.
He died on a helicopter crash ? Unlucky dude.
His brother who's no slouch on guitar himself once said that Stevie was hard to play with, 'cuz he never played a song the same way...once.
Elizabeth, welcome to the alter universe of SRV. There never has been or will be another like him. The more you listen to his song repertoire, the more you crave. I remember hearing on the radio about his sudden, unfortunate passing in 1990 and pulling my car over so I could break down and cry. Stevie is the most soulful, talented blues guitarist I have ever heard play.
Me, too. I was running a work errand that day and came back to the office crying.
Amen brother!
I just fell into a chair and sobbed. It was a terrible, terrible day.
Was on my honeymoon in Hawai'i, having just missed getting to see him at that last Alpine Valley show because our wedding was on a Friday night and the family bought us non-refundable tickets for the honeymoon as a gift - I mean, what would make someone change their honeymoon plans? To her credit, my wife would have put it off a day if it wouldn't have cost us more than the wedding to do it - she understands. Instead she had to see me bolt upright in my lounge chair by the pool screaming. Still hurts my heart to think about it. Live on, SRV.
I was driving home from work. But the initial reports I heard where that Stevie, Albert Collins and Eric Clapton all perished. I had to pull over.
Now THAT'S how you react to Stevie. When a non-guitarists gets chills from his phrasing, bends and lyrical playing.. right on!
I was thinking the same thing. This is the best reaction I've seen so far.
Yeah, that was cool. She rewound all the great parts.
After 16 commercials and a survey I made it through the video. Best blues guitarist ever. He was born with that thing in his hand. Just incredible talent
He did three things at one. Lead, rhythm, and vocals. It was beyond normal human talent. He was a force of nature.
Stevie was awesome, but the guitarist in any good three piece band has to play both rhythm and lead, and is usually the vocalist.
Watching the other players is funny, too. Like watching Hendrix live with the Experience. Those dudes were constantly on their toes, uncertain what Jimi might do next.
@@robertott1172 but this is more than a 3 piece band.
@@FuzzyWCTX Not at this time it wasn't. It was 3 piece. SRV on guitar and vocals, Tommy Shannon on bass and Chris Layton on drums. Reese Wayans, the keyboard player, wasn't added until later.
I can barely speak while listening to music.
It's a legendary live performance.
And he did this kind of thing 6 days a week, for years.
This isn't a one off.
True, I saw him live twice and he did it then. It was super cool of course but I not shocked by it like people are today. It's just what SRV did.
...and every performance was different. Weeks before he died, Eric Clapton introduced him as the greatest blues guitarist alive. I personally think he is the best to EVER live. RIP SRV
This is a very good point that I think a lot of people forget.
Saw Him with Jeff Beck,and Santana, at The Oakland Coliseum in 91.
P.E.R.I.O.D.
Stevie was a true original. Eric Clapton said of him, " Stevie was a huge, open channel that music just poured out of. He made people who had never touched a guitar want to grab one and start playing, and made those of us who played for years want to quit."
I am 72. I saw Stevie live twice. It remains one of my best musical memories, and to see you experience it for the first time is great fun.
Clapton was no slouch on the guitar but SRV, as he said, made him want to quit. There was nothing left to say.
@@bixby9797 I doubt Clapton actually meant it literally, but it's still a great quote.
I believe Bowie said the same, about him being an open channel. He heard Stevie play and knew he had to get him on a song. That gave us "Lets Dance"
Saw SRV live with another legend we recently lost, Jeff Beck. They were on their "Stevie and Jeff" tour where they would trade off headlining each subsequent show, so that neither of them was really "the star." Stevie came on first in this case and slew, then Jeff came on and slew, then they both came back for a 20 minute encore that absolutely destroyed everyone who was left in the theatre not already dead. An amazing performance.
@@MitchJohnson0110 the song is "Let's Dance". Stevie's sound was so distinct and pure; as soon as you hear the guitar solo, you know immediately it's SRV. The real shame is that the radio edit version of the song mostly cuts out SRV.
Forget the incredible musical talent, no one will ever be as fucking cool as Stevie Ray ever again. The swagger and style is so immense, who else could pull off that outfit AND the guitar swing behind the back?!
Never forget the master! I will listen till my end! I get what your sayin!
Steven Van Zandt tries and he does a good job in his own right but he isn’t Stevie
You can’t ask guitar players watching to comment on Stevie Ray’s ability or technique. He is the greatest blues guitarist ever. And his singing is in its own category of one. He died young. The word genius is so not nearly enough to describe him.❤️
I love him but sometimes i wish he would stop showing off
@@kamelionify then he wouldn’t rlly be Stevie I feel like it’s up to the audience to identify each instrument
@@kamelionify showing off? nah fam, that's just him feeling it and doing his thing. When you're at that level of mastery, you're in the zone. It was him and that guitar in that moment. My boy was lost in the sauce. He wasn't thinking about the crowd.
The secret is Whiskey and Coke. And I ain't talkin' about cola.
( ' "Quite" ' ) ENOUGH SAID (if you consider as I do people : only MUSIC and POETRY ARE IMMORTALS). PERIOD.
His brother Jimmie Vaughan, also an excellent guitar player, was interviewed one time and they asked if Stevie Ray ever played a same song twice the same way. Jimmy thought about it and said something like "He never plays the same song once the same way."
Stevie Ray Vaughan, May He Rest in Eternal Peace, was a once-in-a-lifetime.
The lives of millions of us has been made brighter because of his brilliance.
Once in a lifetime wasn't even close. This was the sort of musical genius was singular, iconic, unique. My heart hurts every time I listen to him.
Amen. He was a true genius.
And if it’s possible, he is one of the most UNDERRATED guitar players (by people that are ignorant) or all time!!!
He said once he didnt see the point in playing the same song the same way, He really didnt care for recording studio's and polished sound board enhanced licks, he said I play the way I play and thats it!
"Everyone asks me about my brother's guitar playing. I just miss my brother." Jimmy
The beauty of Stevie wasn't just the talent, it was the improvisation. Dude never played the same song the same way twice. He was magical.
I once read an interview with the guys from Double Trouble, SRV's backing band. My favourite line from it was something along the lines of 'Some guitarists don't play a song the same way twice. Stevie never played a song the same way once.'
I was going to say, it was always the same song, and never played the same way. But you pretty much hit my comment..
@@neilomac I saw that interview great line. Listening to his different live versions of life without you is a real treat.
I think that is exactly what she ment regarding his talent. As being an out of the world improviser. Endless musical nuances, not to speak about the technical requirements needed.
The man was an endless font of expressivity. Never boring for a second.
About three months before he died I got to hang with Stevie when he was recording his last LP (Family Style) with his brother Jimmy. We were at the Peabody Hotel in Memphis and he sat down at a table with me for about a half an hour just to chit chat. It was one of the coolest things that ever happened to me and he was one of the nicest people I ever met. God Bless Stevie Ray Vaughan. May he Rest In Peace.
It's crazy how much Stevie accomplished at such a young age. He is and will always be a guitar legend. Miss you Stevie.
Yep
He came onto the scene fully formed. His apprenticeship was as a child, emulating his brother ad the record player.
I haven’t listened to any SRV in a very long time, and I forgot just how freaking brilliant he was. Few, if any, play and sing with the amount of soul and intensity he did. One of the greatest losses in music history.
He was asked in an interview once, How would you liked to be remembered, and he replied (I'm paraphrasing here), that he would like to be remembered as one of the greatest guitar players that ever lived. Stevie, that is how I will always remember you brother, RIP.
Amen
Roger that!
.Me too!
Amen, he is a guitar 🎸 God
Yeah, totally agree. But I rate him first spot 12/10. Even though he had his demons, still the guy to listen to for guitar playing.
You can't teach anyone how to play the Blues. You can teach the progressions, the chords, but it takes a hard life to even begin to understand....... and watching Elizabeth geek out over the absolutely most genius who ever picked up a 6 string..... more than priceless.....
I will never get tired of seeing a new Stevie Ray Vaughan fan being born. The man's music saved my life when I was younger, and I'll always champion his brilliance.
That's awesome, man. 💕
Mine too!
This had me in tears of joy.
Your reaction to Stevie’s magic is priceless.
Man I miss him.
something tells me she needed to smoke a cigarette after this one.
@@loloholmes2793 Lol! I was thinking the same thing.
❤️
What he said............."wiping away a tear with my head down"
Very well said!!
You could watch Stevie play a song a hundred times and it would be a hundred different ways. It all depended on how he felt at the time. Because the guitar was part of him. His soul and the guitar were connected. He was the real deal. Another one of my Texas brothers. Some can mimic SRV but none can actually do it like he did. I’m an old guy. Listened to Stevie from the time he was just a kid. I still sometimes get goosebumps. R.I.P. SRV.
His brother said "Stevie never played a song the same way once."
Amen I saw him live about a dozen times. Including two nights in a row. Never saw the same set twice.
This video was a joy to watch! SRV Wore you out with his creativity. It was a real joy watching you watch this video! Your joy of discovery was infectious! When he flipped his guitar behind his back (signiture move) I thought you were going to lose it! Thank you for this! Check out SRV's Pride and Joy for more of his vocal styling! Love you mean it! 💖😘
I think the best way to describe it is 'unbridled sincerity'.
Brother, I always still get goosebumps. I particularly enjoyed watching a classically trained musician marvel at the technical proficiency and musicality of the greatest ever to play. Back on a six string with Texas twang.
Another musical genius has found you, and now we have the delight of seeing/hearing you listen, observe, analyze, and then share with us. I had lost count of how many times I had the privilege of seeing Stevie Ray live.
If this is your reaction to "Texas Flood", you *need* to watch the entire "Live at the El Mocambo", probably the best live performance ever. No fancy effect or theatrics, just pure raw emotion. It doesn't get any better! I think I am about to rewatch it again.
I absolutely second that. I remember watching that gig on a VHS tape with my mouth open and jaw on the floor.
This is the El Mocombo performance
It’s magic. It’s just a conduit of energy from someplace unknown. He was unmatched.
Love your reaction 😊
Live at Austin City Limits was my personal favorite
she is having a musicgasum
which is when you find a song or artist ABSOLUTELY amazing in every way and it gives you the shivers whenever it comes on. Look at her facial expressions they are amazing
Instant Musigasm 😂😂😂
I'm thinking I need a shower after watching her enjoy this . . . I'm enjoying the music and watching her too!
Eric Clapton on Stevie Ray Vaughan:
I don’t think anyone has commanded my respect more, to this day. The first time I heard Stevie Ray, I thought, “Whoever this is, he is going to shake the world.” I was in my car and I remember thinking, I have to find out, before the day is over, who that guitar player is. That doesn’t happen to me very often, that I get that way about listening to music. I mean, about three or four times in my life I’ve felt that way, in a car, listening to the radio, where I’ve stopped the car, pulled over, listened, and thought, I’ve got to find out before the end of the day, not, you know, sooner or later, but I have to know NOW who that is.
…and I remember being fascinated by the fact that he never, ever seemed to be…lost in any way…It was as though he never took a breather…or took a pause to think where he was gonna go next, it just flowed out of him. It’s going to be a long time before anyone that brilliant will come along again.
I didn’t get to see or hear Stevie play near often enough, but every time I did I got chills and knew I was in the presence of greatness. He seemed to be an open channel and music just flowed through him. It never seemed to dry up.
I have to tell this story: We played on the same bill on his last two gigs. On the first night, I watched his set for about half an hour and then I had to leave because I couldn’t handle it!. I knew enough to know that his playing was just going to get better and better. His set had started, and he was like two or three songs in, and I suddenly got this flash that I’d experienced before so many times whenever I’d seen him play, which was that he was like a channel. One of the purest channels I’ve ever seen, where everything he sang and played flowed straight down from heaven. Almost like one of those mystic Sufi guys with one finger pointing up and one finger down. That’s what it was like to listen to. And I had to leave just to preserve some kind of sanity or confidence in myself.
Clapton and Buddy Guy were backstage listening to Stevie burning up the stage. Clapton was next up when turned to Buddy and asked how he was supposed to follow that. Buddy said just do the best you can. Think about that for a second. When Clapton is afraid to follow you, you know you're good. Very good.
Pretty high praise from Eric Clapton. He is dead on though describing SRV as a channel. The creativity just flowed effortlessly from his guitar. A true legend.
@@Slugg-Olove this…I see a dad (Buddy) patting his son (Eric) on the back, “it’s ok slugger, you’re gonna do just fine”.
Clapton reacted the same way when he heard Skydog playing on Wilson Pickett's "Hey Jude" not long after the Beatles released the original version. He pulled his car over and had to know who that player was NOW.
EC went to see ABB play from the front row. Dickey Betts recognized him and froze. Duane noticed Dickey had stopped playing, looked out to see why, and HE froze too.
Afterwards, Eric invited Duane to jam with him, which lasted all night, and from that, the rest is history. Duane was true to his own band and turned down the offer to join the Dominoes.
@@Slugg-OI was there. I know. I remember.
August 27th,1990. "The day the music died".... Saw him four times and each time was just blown away and actually left each show with tears in my eyes SRV was proof there was a God and he spent alot more time on SRV than any other man in history.
Saw him on June 27 in Noblesville, IN right before the crash and it remains the most epic concert out of countless one's of a lifetime.
SPECTACULAR!!! God only knows what he would have achieved in his career if he hadn't been taken so soon.
"The day the music died" Not hardly bud, but keep believing that smooth brain. 😂🤦🏼♂️
Well said 👊
I was at that concert in Alpine Valley. Most amazing. But what freaked me out was we went along the side and saw the helicopter he died in sitting in the fog. I said to my friends, “I hope no one is using that tonight.” The next morning I found out he did.
I've been playing guitar for 35 years, and Stevie played it better behind his back than I'll ever be able to play it the regular way. Genius, legendary, and tragically gone too soon. Great reaction - thank you!
If Jimmy Hendrix lived to see him he'd know the respect he showed his music.
Jimmy who?.. Jimmy Hendrix could only dream about being the guitarplayer Stevie was.
😂
Have heard people say on twitter that it isnt talent it is practice practice practice. I am sorry, I could practice all day every day and not be a fraction as good as SRV or BB King or Hendrix. Kinda like saying if I practice painting I could be Michelangelo? There is skill and then there is talent.
That's so funny I was thinking the same thing
This is one of the best Stevie Ray Vaughan reactions on UA-cam. Thank you so much for sharing your first SRV experience with us....I for one truly enjoyed watching this almost as much as you enjoyed making it. You reaction gives countless SRV fans a lot of happiness because it's fantastic to see another generation being influenced by not only a master musician but Stevie was genuinely a good and humble person. Everyone knew he was the best except Stevie himself. I still cry thinking about Stevie and what might have been. The loss of him defines the word tragedy, imho.
SRV is one of the guitar gods. He plays with the best stink face ever. He also plays with extra thick string set. He throws in all that flamboyant playing and doesnt miss a beat of the melody without it sounding forced. He was truly in a class of his own.
Everytime I see the phrase "stink face" I get a laugh.
@@marshallmoore435 me too. Clearly it’s orgasm face.
It's the Vaughan Face lol. This 'stink face' stuff started after his death. When he was alive it was the Vaughan Face.
Most guitarists I know can't understand how he plays with those heavy strings. It's a crucial part of how he gets his sound. And no one else can do it.
@@steakandsanity also used bass frets
This is an absolute treat. Watching a musically inclinded person experience Stevie Ray Vaughan for the first time is just wonderful.
The GOAT of guitar showing all how it is done. He's been gone 32 years from this earth and I have never seen anyone come close to Stevie Ray. I am so thankful to have seen him play live in small clubs in 1984.
FACTS!!! Stevie is the GOAT and can’t get touched
I actually think that he played VooDoo Child better than Jimi. His technical and improvisational skills are still to this day unmatched.
You are absolutely right no one will ever come close to Stevie in blues! Check out the new kid on the block Billy Strings ,he’s only 30 years old Bluegrass prodigy!
twice and chomps debrione winery in george, the last was 3 shows before his last, so fuggen sad, Stevie looked at me several times and nodded, think he recognized us?
Hard to believe it's been that long already. Wish I had been able to see him live
He was a direct channel for the blues. There was no thought, hesitation, game plan etc. It just flowed. He just played and there was never any question about whether he could pull it off. He was lightning in a bottle and all you had to do was turn it loose.
At 75 years he makes me feel like A COOL DUDE JUST FOR LISTENING
Yes indeed Ive read people were talking about he would practice and play for hours on end with out stopping, he was dedicated to say the least.
This is by far Elizabeth’s greatest reaction. Her enjoyment of SRV increased my enjoyment. Greatest guitar player, also greatest loss.
I’ve already watched this reaction 3 times in less than 2 days.
Elizabeth, you are a gem!
Definitely!
Jeff beck same I feel way he kept evolving right up until his death tragically young at 78 he looked about 50 and should have lived to 120! His mastery was ALL THERE!! Just look at the musicians he was playing with all 30 and younger it appeared and EVERYONE wanted to play with him.. no wonder the guy was a genuinely NICE bloke down to earth and talent out of this world but also so generous!! Never hogged any limelight!
That's class! God bless him and God rest his soul! 👍💔🎸🏴🇬🇧
Yep. She gets it! 😮
She's so cute. Laughing every 20 seconds. USA!
I usually love her reactions but I gotta say that I didn't like this one. Felt forced and exagerated in many ways. Sorry guys... I love her, but I disagree that this was a good reaction video.
Stevie’s guitar sings, screams, yells, cries, howls, pleads and begs leaving listeners wrung completely OUT.
MASSIVE credit must be given to Chris Layton and Tommy Shannon in helping build the legend of Stevie Ray. Their outstanding musicianship and rock steady rhythm section helped build the foundation that fostered allowed Stevie Ray to could flourish and become who we now call SRV.
As a guitar player seeing Stevie do those quick slides in between solos is almost like clearing a chalk board to write new amazing things on it. This guy was absolutely a true legend and one of my favorite guitar players next to Clapton and Hendrix.
That's a cool way to think of it.
Great analogy that is exactly it
quality comment right here, nice observation.
SRV was NEVER next to any player. SRV was the Master and everyone else is just an admirer
Or changing the row on a typewriter!
That is precisely how you’re supposed to react to this music… he aimed for the soul, and nailed a bullseye. ❤
6:34 in before he sings his first note and Elizabeth has been thoroughly blown away. That's just how damn good SRV was. He could play for an hour straight and you would never, at any point, be bored or cease to be amazed. He didn't play the guitar. The guitar spoke through him. And I loved his voice. So perfect for his music style. The definition of legend. RIP.
I introduced dozens of people to SRV over the years. In one case, a guy at work said "he plays awesome, but they need a better singer". I was literally SHOCKED, and couldn't really understand what he meant.
it's not even up for debate - the guy was an absolute legend. Jazzers, rock guys, metalheads, you name the genre, they all recognize Stevie's greatness. You can't call yourself a musician if you don't respect what he could do.
I know, can not sit through 10 minute zeppelin songs without getting bored. Never have that problem with Stevie.
A master class on being in complete control of every atom of oxygen in the room! It's a rare gift to see someone levitate over the stage the way SRV could.
That tone is unmistakable. The power that shines through even in his most graceful notes is breathtaking. It's an infuriating tragedy that he was taken from us.
Too good for this life...
*_His_* death was the one that gut-punched me! I remember the shock... Why *_him_*?!? 😠
Just after having gotten clean and fixing his life and loving it and performing at the highest levels he'd ever performed at. He was too good for this world in every way.
Just think what he would have produced in the last 32 years
i still tear up when i listen to him.
I feel like his voice is so criminally underrated
His voice is the best compliment to his playing, they go hand and hand.
Eh he's not bad at singing though he's no 'singer' You can tell this the over use of vibrato. He struggles to control at lower pitches. This is a very common limitation of most persons
SRV had two voices, one in his mouth and the other in his hands. The hands were the more eloquent voice in my opinion.
That's because he wasn't a singer who played guitar. He was a guitar that could sing.
@@SadisticStangNo way, I am a professional vocalist. He has a mature, killer voice like an old black blues man.
Back in '90, when I heard the news about his passing, I literally wept...The guy had just got his life back in track, and was on his way to have an amazing (more than it was already) career as one of the most gifted musicians ever...
I find myself elated with your reaction to SRVs performing, Elizabeth...Thank you!
I was 5 years old, and still remember it was one of the only times I had seen my dad cry. My dad was a guitar player, and half owner of a blues bar from 89-99. So I grew up surrounded by SRV, Eric Johnson, Joe satriani, Steve Vai, and the like.
Imagine the levels that a clean, reborn SRV would have taken it to. Damn.
Me too man. I still remember the moment. Had the radio on and the announcement came on. I didn’t believe it. Turned on mtv (back when it was actually a music channel) and caught mtv news. I was devastated. Such a loss.
@@tdz69
I was watching MTV when the news was announced and my heart stopped a beat. I was supposed to see him live before he died and something came up and I was like oh I'll catch him next time on tour.
I remember when the news broke. It was announced that he was on tour with Eric Clapton. At the time there were rumors that Eric had given up his seat on the helicopter. For a week or so everyone I knew discussed the event with reservation. Then one day someone spoke up and asked 'Is it wrong to think that the wrong guy was on that helicopter?' We all broke down and acknowledged that we all had been wondering the same thing, just that no one wanted to say it.
It's great watching someone who's really not that familiar with SRV, but still extremely educated in music theory and composition, breakdown and appreciate the technical brilliance of SRV. And to be overwhelming excited by the journey to boot. Really goes to show what a great artist and unfortunate loss Stevie Ray Vaughan was.
I don't believe her. There are alot of these channel's now. Oh, I've never heard elvis before.
She should see the Look at Little Sister when he breaks a string.
@@rickjensen2833 Stevie Ray Vaughan wasn't a commercial success. I've been playing guitar since I was 15 and Stevie is on MY Mt Rushmore of personal influences with Vai, Skolnick and Rocky George. Throughout my life I've met GUITARIST who weren't too familiar with his work. If they do, he's "that guitarist on the David Bowie track". She was probably barely alive when SRV died, I have no reason to doubt her sincerity.
@@rickjensen2833 The vast majority of people that inhabit this planet have never heard of him.
its kinda like the movie Hevey Metal
It is the one who come to be when it is needed.......
truly a great virtuoso
Stevie Ray Vaughn isn’t just a blues legend but also a bona fide musical god, while watching that stank face and his magical fingers never gets old. Double Trouble also deserve high praise as a brilliant rhythm section and for being the perfect foil to Stevie's ridiculous virtuosity. Thanks so much Elizabeth as your reactions were priceless!
Tommy Shannon on bass, Johnny Winter's sideman for years.
Truth. Obviously we all know SRV as the legend he is, but Double Trouble is as reliable and solid as it gets.
I can’t help but cry when I hear Stevie play that song. I was in a record store in Austin the day he died. They were playing non stop Stevie while we were in there, and I mentioned to my friend, that that particular store usually plays pop music so it was cool to hear Stevie. The cashier heard me and said didn’t you hear? My heart dropped. Tearing up just thinking about it.
SRV's instrumental-only version of Little Wing is the tune that does it for me. A beautifully emotional track, without even signing a single word. I like his rendition of Little Wing more then Jimmy's original.
@@VauxhallViva1975 my favourite aswell!
27 AUG 1990
i was born exactly 24 hours after he crashed :(
Thank You for sharing
"My ears are bending and he's giving me chills." The same reaction we all had when Stevie burst onto the scene. Gone way too soon but thank God for his time on Earth and the musical legacy he left behind.
Facts
While I've heard this song like a million times before, it's truly such a joy to see someone else enjoying it for the first time too. Brings a new appreciation to something I'd almost taken for granted 😁
That moment starting at 24:02 when Elizabeth has her mind blown seeing SRV play behind his back and not miss a beat is priceless!! SRV and his guitar were one.
I knew it was coming and I knew she'd love it. What a reaction, she has me laughing so hard I cried.
I love you Elizabeth. The only way I could love watching a SRV video more is by watching you critique it. I've seen you critique several performances and I absolutely love your enthusiasm and excitement over all genres of music. Your uncontrollable expression of appreciation for music is contagious. Thank you for letting me and others enjoy it with you.
Thank you Elizabeth. Words cannot describe how talented and soulful SRV was. As a guitar player I'm constantly blown away by the extremely heavy guage strings he used, hands like iron, controlled feedback, over the top vocals, I could go on and on. He felt the music he played deep in his soul and so do his listeners. Also this concert was from 1983, by 1986 he was deep into drug addiction. Thankfully he was able to get clean by 1987 and create more incredible music. There will never be another SRV.
Didn't he play .13's? Hands like iron alright to hit those bends, and the TONE
@@Hitical_Crit I think so. his entire set was heavy gauge. Non-players would have real difficulty understanding how hard it is to bend 2+ whole steps, in time, and stay in pitch....and do it over and over and over again. There's a video where he breaks a low E...it looks like a cable flying about lol:).
Speaking of the strings, have ever seen how truly large his hands were? I met him in 87' and got to shake his hand. My God, fingers the size of bratwurst and a grip like a bear trap!!
I forget where I heard it but recently I watched something, (maybe his guitar tech) saying he wasn't playing heavy strings, I assume later in his career. I wish I had known because my first strat has so many springs on it and the neck is a banana now
@@OceanofMaya I handed my guitar instructor my guitar when I was 18 and asked him to give it a go, he grabbed a hold of it and said what the hell do you have on here, I said 19's, he said how do you bend that. Ha. But it really wasn't worth the skin. I switched to 8's and every note I held I squeezed out of tune.
I saw him in Atlanta pretty much days before he passed. He was so open and pure to a small and enchanted audience about his sobriety and life. He gave us one of the best concerts we have ever seen. 😢
Great concert at Lakewood
Damn, what a privilege.
saw him 3 times, but none of those shows were after he sobered up. I heard he was 10 times better once he was drug and alcohol free.
I would never mean this in a vulgar way, but that is what an eargasm is all about....when it makes you react in such a way that you can't control yourself, you know that you have just heard something as great or greater than anything you have ever heard before. He was the Epitome of greatness.... a phenomenal reaction Elizabeth.
We lost Stevie 34 years ago tomorrow. Came back here for another listen. There are just four sounds here: his voice, the guitar, the bass, and the drums. Just four sounds. But a million feelings. He was the greatest. I miss him so much. The dissonance is so thick you could chew it. The dynamic control is absolutely breathtaking. He goes between frenetic madness and a tearful whisper effortlessly. There is no space between his voice and the guitar. They move together. His body moves when he plays and his guitar moves when he sings. They are one instrument performing at the very peak of excellence.
Stevie was also one of the most kindest and most humble human beings who ever existed ❤️
Yes he was! After he got sober, he inspired countless others who were trying to overcome their addictions by not only wholeheartedly immersing himself in his program, but by also mentoring others by speaking before groups and telling his story.
That makes his tragic death at such an early age even more heartbreaking, to know that he had overcome so much, and was seeing life through clear eyes and brain.
RIP SRV
he didn't even like to say something bad about another person
He was only with us a short time but he gifted the world immensely.
She never stopped smiling the whole time! Each note Stevie Ray produced was literally music to her ears! 😊 You go girl
Yessssss
Yeah ,,, you can say anything ... But when you make that face ... You know ,,, it's touching your soul ...
Love your comments ...
Love your videos ,,, you bring it all to mind ... Why we love music !!! Thank you ...
That face, that reaction... that's why so many guys want to play guitars. Chicks dig guitarists. Simple
first time i've seen her react like this since eddie vedder's black
Think she fell in love with Texas blues😂
You really can't fake the genuine joy Elizabeth gets from really good music.
In 1983 I was a 21 year old rock/blues guitarist. I had just moved to Reno, NV and was trying to figure out what I wanted to do. I can actually remember the first time I heard Stevie Ray Vaughan. I was listening to the radio when Pride And Joy came on. I was blown away. I remain blown away by every single note I have ever heard him play. In 1990 I was sitting with a group of friends talking. My brother's wife showed up, sat down next to me, leaned over and whispered "Stevie Ray Vaughan died". I was devastated. At that time he was my primary influence. I make a point of not trying to mimic my influences, but rather follow their examples by working towards putting myself into whatever I play. The way Stevie approached the guitar, and the power he put into his playing is unrivaled....I do need to say that it's probably a good thing that I don't try to mimic my influences because I wouldn't be able to mimic them anyway 😂
Stevie isn't dead. He lives on with his music and the people who continue to listen to him. For me, he's always alive every time I listen to his music...
Amen brother
He won't make any reaction videos though. I feel like she should have at least learned the guy passed away in a helicopter accident though. Somewhat important
He isn't dead! REALLY! Be patient
If there was one man that was put on this earth to get absolutely everything out of a guitar 🎸 SRV was that man. He put it all out there when he played. Such an amazing talent gone way too soon. RIP SRV
Check out Taj Farrant...hes the next SRV...and I'm not kidding you....
I bet her husband knew he could play behind his back and never told her 😉😉😂
@@mustangmikep51 He's good. But sorry - he ain't SRV good.
SRV says more with his guitar while warming up that many guitarists say in their entire body of work. When he actually applies his talents specifically to a song it’s sublime.
Jeff beck same I feel way he kept evolving right up until his death tragically young at 78 he looked about 50 and should have lived to 120! His mastery was ALL THERE!! Just look at the musicians he was playing with all 30 and younger it appeared and EVERYONE wanted to play with him.. no wonder the guy was a genuinely NICE bloke down to earth and talent out of this world but also so generous!! Never hogged any limelight!
That's class! God bless him and God rest his soul! 👍💔🎸🏴🇬🇧
With the utmost respect for all the great blues guitarist that came before, no one else can touch Stevie’s one-of-kind tone, style and technique. He truly is in a class all by himself. And I don’t want to hear about Bonamassa being in the same class. He’s not even in the same school district as Stevie.
RIP SRV 🎸
This might have been my favorite reaction video I have ever seen. Priceless! I was lucky enough to see him live before he died. It was a big arena and I was far away and I was still mesmerized. I am a professional musician and I was 21 when he died. My band was playing his songs at the time. I remember the day he died so well. They played his songs all day on the radio. Tears were flowing.
I literally wanted to cry watching you get excited about watching SRV do his thing. Shows that you "get it", and appreciates the beauty of SRV's monumental talent that he was. You don't see that too often these days. Thank you. ☺️
Yes....absolutely!
It puts a smile on my face that older music and artists are still being recognized and appreciated 30 or 40 years well after they were recorded.
Real talent ages well
The greatest to have ever picked up a guitar, what an absolute treasure SRV is. Loved watching you experience this for the first time...magic!
I've seen this performance countless times...hundreds easily...and it gives me goosebumps every time. Probably my favorite musical performance of all time.
“There are clearly conversations being had between the two.” That’s the best description of SRV’s blend of guitar and vocals I’ve ever heard.
I think that's how it is for everyone that plays an instrument. Music is a language. We're trying to have the best conversation together.
Clearly conversations are being had, can’t tell if the guitar is agreeing or arguing with him! 😂
@@lauralaine8678 😂🤣😂🤣😂
He lets his guitar speak
Special thing you sometimes get when the singer is also playing. Brings to mind Robert Johnson, Bob Dylan and Neil Young. They all hold conversations with their instruments.
I'm beyond stoked that you're finally digging in to Stevie Ray Vaughan. He's the answer to the question if Jimi Hendrix and Jeff Beck (RIP) were combined into one person what would they sound like. And yet, he takes the fierce blues aggression of Hendrix, the soulful touch of Beck, and out of it comes a wholly unique voice on the guitar. I contend that SRV was the last truly original blues guitarist, and he didn't limit himself to just the blues. His loss is still one of the most devastating in the pantheon of rock and roll over 30 years later. He had just gotten clean from hard drugs and had nothing to hold him back, but a helicopter crash had other plans. :( Thanks for this Elizabeth, seeing someone else discover this rare talent of a human and enjoy themselves so thoroughly is awe inspiring, even for someone who's grown up listening to Stevie Ray Vaughan.
To me at least, i hear 60% Albert King 30% Jimi and maybe 10% Misc Influences. Weird how everyone hears things completely different.
@@VodkaSelekta 100%, he’s an amalgamation of Robert Johnson, bb king, Hendrix and many more incredible artists. There is something just so insanely “genuine” about Srv and it’s such a shame he left this earth so early. He played the HELL out of that guitar
Only SRV could make Elizabeth , someone who reacts to vocalists , have a complete eargasm meltdown . I simply love it !!
Stevie was one of those guitar players that had a direct link between his soul and the strings on that guitar . He poured everything he was into every note he played or sang and it showed !! One of the most amazing guitar players , songwriters ,blues vocalists and performers to ever strap on a guitar and step behind the mic .
Elizabeth you are simply going to love this rabbit hole, his vocals and guitar playing will leave you amazed with every video you watch !!!!
Enjoy !!
Brilliantly said. This is probably my favorite of her reaction videos. Honestly, reminds me of myself when i discovered SRV as a kid 30 years ago
She is use to guitar players and does play a musical instrument. The top tier players get bored with the standard sound and play their instrument like it was performed by a top player on another instrument. So even if they don't play that instrument, they know what it can sound like when played by a top player.
@@orlock20 are you saying that Stevie had a standard sound and that because she plays piano she can't be impressed? I've seen a lot of dumb comments on UA-cam, but yours takes the cake.
I wonder if her husband survived the attack after she filmed this
Stevie really uses the very vocal quality of the instrument, there’s a lot going on with phrasing and subtle pitch manipulations that are emotional to singers as well if they have a good ear.
He creates surprise, drama, comedy, anguish, actually he does so much that his SRV clones do not!
Wow. It comes down to a lot more than the equipment, the techniques or the notes, it is SPIRIT . . .
Your analylsis is what drives through our reactions!~. He brings the entire spirit as he plays. SRV is the GOAT of Blues and guitar. Love your excited reactions and input. Stay Safe
It's always fun when someone meets the GOAT
One subtle thing I am always impressed by with him is his ability to stay perfectly on beat throughout his improvising.
I was laughing my butt off when you were listening to his guitar playing and loving it!
I kept thinking, "and you haven't even heard him sing yet!"
Truly a legend. There is a great free documentary about him, although I can't remember where I saw it, but it is phenomenal. He was a genuinely awesome person too.
In the documentary, I believe it was a vocal teacher he went to at some point to tell her he wanted to learn to sing. She had him sing a bit and said, "honey, you don't need any lessons! Don't change a thing!"
(Or something like that 🙂)
Me too. Pretty funny actually. Yes, if you are blown away now Elizabeth, this early in the song where he is just prepping the audience what were you going to do when he finally stepped up to the mike.
Guessing its the one I watched. Lonestar 1984-1989 on Amazon Prime. I just realized there is one for 1954-1983 Rise of a Texas Bluesman.
Stevie did completely retool his singing/singing style after he got clean. He modeled it off of lifetime friend Doyle Bramhall. Stevie said that he was basically just "shouting" when he was singing. After he got clean, his singing is what improved the most. I implore everyone to watch Stevie's performance of 'Cold Shot' from the 89 ACL show. And then go listen to another 1989 performance, just UA-cam 'Stevie Ray Vaughan Dirty Pool Clean Strat'. It's phenomenal. He's on a radio show and he just busts his guitar out and blows us all away with his playing and singing!
There's this - ua-cam.com/video/PECJR78vHV4/v-deo.html - Rise of a Texas Bluesman, which the pretender King* Edward the 28th mentioned.
*My family name can be traced to the 4/5th century and the family motto translates to "Royal Our Blood"😉
@@gordowg1wg145 It's a profile name dude, relax. Spoiler: I'm not actually a King. And it's 2008. When I made this account. Also you linked them to the same doc I mentioned and the link doesn't even work. Oh and what is this "Royal" name you claim to have?
When he says Texas. He’s expressing the strength and vulnerability of Texas. It’s like he’s standing strong as a Texan with every emotion being thrown at you.
This has got to be one of my favorite reaction videos ever. Seeing someone experience Stevie Ray for the first time is so cool.
I'm watching it for the fourth time now. :)
And I've seen the video she's reacting to at least 100 times.
Saw him 6 months before the helicopter crash. When he started a solo his eyes would roll back in his head and nothing but white could be seen. He was not human. An angel in human form that praised all of creation with the melodies that set the soul free. RIP SRV
I never saw him in concert. A huge regret.
My wife and I did too around the same time, can't remember exactly. We were at Marriot's Great American in Santa Clara, His stage left, front spots. I remembered his eyes doing that too !! We were in front of the speakers, couldn't hear for a week! We're even still married, Rhythm & Blues!
That was also due to the drugs he was on, but no doubt. One of the best.
@@ostosis704 He was not on drugs at all. He had been through rehab and his girl friend Janna Lapidus Leblanc, helped him stay clean until the helicopter crash that took his life. She was a former model and was instrumental in helping him turn his life around.
@@chetsmith2593 Congrats on your marriage. Mine only lasted 20 years, regretfully. Stay strong and give your lovely wife an extra hug and kiss. Peace....
This song in particular is musical edging at its finest. It's exciting, provocative, occasionally obscene, and takes you to places you've never imagined before. Although not vocally dense, I'm so glad you did this video, because Stevie Ray expresses himself through his guitar more passionately than most any other artist through their medium. One thing that makes your channel so special is that your keen perception of the artist and subtleties of their performance have given me new perspective on artists and songs I've listened to for years, so this was a real treat.
Occasionally obscene.
So true
You need to check Jeff healey, as the years go passing live at a jazz festival. I promise you will not be disappointed
Again, I concur.
I wish I had words to express how much I love watching you enjoy the music that formed my 20s and that I love so much
Every part of this song makes you feel like you’re experiencing a wild, ever changing rain storm. You feel the lightening, thunder, rain, wind and all of the variations of a storm. True genius by SRV. He is the GOAT!
The song that got me into guitar back when I was 14. Hard to believe that's been over 20 years now.. If only we could've had him longer. You will always be missed Stevie.
I remember seeing his Austin City Limits set on PBS in the mid-90sish when I had just started playing as a kid and remember being just absolutely floored. SRV, along with Clapton, Gilmore and Santana became some of my biggest inspirations as a player.
dude same! I was probably 10 and I would watch this video on repeat and mimic the sounds with my voice. Luckily I had intuitive parents and within a few months they got me a bright red Squire Strat and a starter amp. Been playing for 15+ years now.
AHHH!!!!!! THE GOAT! So glad you're getting into SRV! His songs, Little wing, Mary had a little lamb, voodoo child, Lenny, Tin Pan Alley (Tin pan is a MUST with Johnny Copeland). Stevie should always, ALWAYS been seen so pick the live versions. The Live at "El Mocambo" ones are incredible.
You can't say his songs, and mention little wing and voodoo Chile
@@toddpaluzzi True, he had several covers over his time but each are his versions and in some cases outshines the originals. That was one of his gifts that he shared with us, his fans. In fact if you look at 212 X's list every one is a cover but aside from Little Wing and Voodoo Child how many know or care because of how well he performed it and fused his style with the song that was written.
👍👍👍👍👍 live tin pan alley is sooo goood
Preach brother PREACH!!!!
Yes, yes. Tin Pan Alley with Johnny Copeland is phenomenal and a must-for sure.
Very cool that you found SRV. Your reaction makes me think you would enjoy Derek Trucks as well.
I’ve listened to a lot of SRV reaction videos, and though you’re not a guitarist, it feels to me like you understand the essence of Stevie’s musical genius better than anyone I’ve heard. You grasped most every nuance of what made him this living channel of endlessly flowing creative musical ferocity. Thank you so much for your deeply insightful analysis, it brought me to tears …
You are so right. A true legend. My 65 year old heart mourns his genius loss.
@@pattyandersen5516 a true inspiration in so many ways …
You nailed it brother. Watching someone enjoy Stevie this much brought tears to my eyes as well. She gets it. He was a brilliant light that was extinguished gar too early. The world is less without him.
This reaction brought tears to my eyes. Feeling you get so authentically delighted by his presence was a beautiful thing.🙏🏻💖 His Love will continue throughout time carried through his magical creations in frequency.
I know that you truly felt the energy flowing through him and literally pouring from him. I enjoy all of your videos because of how genuinely excited and passionate you are about the music and the vocals. Music truly creates connection.
You see, we are here, as far as I can tell, to help each other; our brothers, our sisters, our friends, our enemies. That is to help each other and not hurt each other.
Stevie Ray Vaughan
My 52 year old heart does, too. That he had recently gotten clean before that helicopter ride killed him makes my heart ache to this day. Ill always remember where I was.
Whenever I need to be cheered up, I will rewatch this. Stevie Ray's brilliance and Elizabeth's appreciative glee are all I need.
There's a quote I remember seeing from Stevie's brother Jimmie about his skill on the guitar. It was something like "my brother played the guitar like he was breaking out of jail", and that's so, so appropriate for the way he played. There's never going to be another one like SRV. He was truly one of a kind.
I watched this video just to see your reaction of him playing behind his back. Priceless!
I just stumbled upon this. I don’t know who you are or what you’re about but, I love how genuinely excited you are to hear this guy play music. He’s one of the biggest guitar heroes that ever lived and I rarely see people get excited who aren’t guitar players. He changed everything by drawing from everything.
Oh you'll have to check out her reactions to Nightwish with Floor Jansen and her reaction to disturbs "Sound of Silence".
Oh you've just stumbled down the rabbit hole here! Learn so much on this channel.
Rabbit hole she is amazing
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Welcome to the club! She's like an adorable siren 😂
Elizabeth's unfettered joy is making a magnificent performance even better.
I know I freaking love it
This was Stevie’s finest live performance. Thank goodness it was captured on video for the world to embrace for the remainder of time. SRV is the GOAT.
I thought when I saw him it was his finest performance. But you are right
Watching a master at his profession on the guitar, but also someone who is one with the guitar. The way he could bend, blend and become the guitar with his playing and singing has never been matched. You don't see anyone now that even comes close to his creative abilities, just pure soul and blues. I think after watching this young ladies reaction to pure genius like this she made have had to step outside for a smoke because of the way it made her feel.
Okay, Elizabeth's reaction to when SRV flipped his guitar behind his back is now my absolute FAVOURITE reaction of hers of all time!!😄I could imagine the math going on in her brain as she was trying to comprehend what she had just seen.
Live at the El Mocambo is by far the BEST live music ever recorded, hands down. I am glad that you finally got a chance to hear the great Stevie Ray Vaughn, Elizabeth!
100%. It was amazing to see her reaction! So genuine! She couldn’t believe what she was seeing!
You cannot watch an Elizabeth analysis without a smile on your face - her joy is infectious