Stevie Ray Vaughan Performs "Tightrope" | Letterman
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- Опубліковано 10 лют 2025
- The late blues great performs one of his hit songs with Paul Shaffer and the World's Most Dangerous Band.
(From "Late Night," air date: 9/21/89)
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Stevie was clean at this point and was riding the momentum of his new album and outlook; you can tell he is in a good place. So utterly unfair he would be gone less than a year later.
RIP SRV 🥀 life is bittersweet!
Bonnie Raitt said on a podcast once she saw how much better SRV (sober 10/86) looked and played sober … she made the decision (sober 2/87) it was time for her to get sober!
In Step was act😢a great album!
@@michaelparrow5737 ... I grew up in Madison WI didn't see the Alpine Valley show was working my way through U of Wisconsin 🦡 BA in history degree as a butcher The Regent Food Market we cranked a LOT of SRV 🥀 in that tiny shop when they announced on the radio his chopper went down was a sucker punch 👊🏼 for the ages still stings it happened in my backyard 🌪️🎸🐐 I saw some great acts at Alpine Valley learned to ski at Cascade Mt next door
@@imtheman4805 Jimmie Vaughan's speech during Stevie's induction into the RRHOF still gets to me. "Big brother taught little brother how to play guitar. But little brother taught big brother how to get sober"
2024, 59 years old & still get goosebumps watching SRV play!
You and me, both!
Me too I'm 60, I got to see him three times in Indianapolis, it changed my life ...I still get goosebumps.
I'm 57, SRV is still the best
I'm 54, and yes SRV's just amazing
Same!
Paul is clearly enjoying himself, playing with an absolute legend!!
Paul would enjoy himself with himself
Have you ever watched Paul?
They all were. Anton and Will were killing it too.
Funny, but Paul is great in his own right.
I'm guessing Paul and the boys knew they were in the presence of greatness
He is much more interesting than I thought@@drewa2
Bassist low key destroying it on the low end here too. Excellent recording. What a time that was
The whole band was in the pocket.
was thinking same thing, excellent bass playing
@@tedpikul1 Where was Double Trouble??
@@Kat-gx3se Stevie just siting in with Paul's band for the whole show, this is the tune they played
this was 1989, that's the amazing Will Lee on bass !
Miss you Stevie!
Yep
Stevie just had a presence on the stage that captured an audience.
Yes. And that presence was all about his music and his delivery of the song-nothing else added, nothing else required.
Stevie is like an old friend...love his guitaring and love the man who stepped out of the darkness of addiction into the light of recovery. His best friend Tommy Shannon said he wanted people to know how great Stevie was as a man even more than a guitarist.
Great he got out of addiction!!
out of addiction and straight into a mountain....
I choose addiction EVERY time...
@@Ghost1126 Thats why you're not Stevie
Please dont reproduce...@Ghost1126
My wife and I were at this show. What a treat to get to see SRV play live.
You lucky sod 👍
When you went to those things, did you know who the guests were ahead of time, or did you find out the night of?
@@dominysynclair Dave would often mention the next night's lead guest at the end of each show, so I might have known who the first guest was going to be from watching the night before, but I don't believe he mentioned who the musical artist was going to be. It was a surprise to see SRV sitting in with the band. He played through all the breaks as well.
At 3:23, that stop on a dime has always given me chills. Rest In Power, Steve!!
I saw him four times and got to meet him and got his autograph. One night he was playing and a couple jumped up on stage to dance. They just stopped playing on a dime and he says he loved for them to dance but it too dangerous with cabling and then bam they took off again from where they stopped. They were that tight together.
Great timing on that. Pauls band had to constantly be on their toes I bet when they had to back a guest artist. But, I bet the band was excited as heck to play in this one with Stevie. I know I’d have been practicing all night the night before to not mess up. Great coordination among the band to hit that break in the song.
The Most Dangerous Band in the World! They are all fabulous musicians themselves.
Came here for this. I replayed that 4-5 times before moving on. Love his music. Such a loss.
Hearing SRV is always a spiritual experience ….RIP Brother.
It sure is. Steve Vai and Joe Satriani went to my high school. They were ahead of me by several years. Great as they are, Stevie touched my emotions. Just incredible.
Woah buddy, now *this* is a treat! Thank you to whoever decided to upload this gem. Edit: This is less than a year before he was killed. Hurts to think he had a little less than 11 months left after this performance.
Very sad, the guy was truly a virtuoso.
And then Stevie Ray sat in with Paul Shaffer's all-star band on David Letterman's 8th anniversary special, which aired Feb. 1st, 1990. (That special is on Don Giller's Letterman channel.)
@@qthelost Oh wow, he made it back really quickly. That's almost unheard of. Shoot, if I were Dave, I'd have done whatever I could to get him to sit in as often as possible. He was just so damned good. His loss is such a downer.
He was sooo good!
Yes Excellent!!!🎸 I love how Paul Shaffer 🎹 jams with all these great musicians.😏
The austin city limits show he did around this time is one of best performances ive ever seen,leave my little girl alone top notch!
Leave my Little Girl Alone at that show is my favorite song and version! He killed it!
SRV just threw a monkey wrench into all hair metal bands of that era. His playing was straight ahead blues, just so pure and powerful! We miss him! ❤
He damn sure did!!
Made us all run to the woodshed.........😮❤❤❤holyshit
He toured with Robert Plant back then and I swear it was like being at a Hendrix show, blew Plant away
Makes me so happy and sad all at once.
Brother I know exactly what you mean
Same 😢
I was lucky enough to see him in Kalamazoo, Michigan, two days before he passed. I was so close to him his sweat was hitting me. I totally miss him. RIP SRV. 💔
Me to
God bless you that had to be almost religious
3 decades gone, and I still love watching him play.
A huge loss, hard to believe he was taken so young & it’s been so long ago, over 30 years & I still remember that day like it was yesterday. SRV, you’re still missed to this day & there won’t be another like you.
...ever!!
Meet Stevie back in 1984 at Kean College NJ. When he shook my hand I said your one of the guitarists in the world. He replied "I try man" wow how humble great guy he was. Also played Girls Just Wanna Have Fun in rehersals. Everyone Keep the FAITH.
You mean you met him. I think he knew he was one of the guitarists in the world. Proof reading is hard.
@@KaiserBlade 🤣🤣
Lmao he’s definitely one of the guitarists in the world
Sounds like something he'd say
Sober 35 years and still love this guy!! Wish he were still playing.
Congrats man, that’s a hell of an achievement. Respect.
I'm drunk! But least I drink responsible and not over do it! I know my limit and not a drunk who changes attitude.
I like how you included the monologue banter at the beginning. Bravo!
Always cool to see professional musicians like Paul and his band knowing their guest is functioning on a totally different level. Tragic this was so close to the end, RIP SRV
I have a high level of respect for SRV, but I wouldn’t say that he was operating on an “entirely different level” than Paul Schafer and the Late Night Band. Apples and Oranges.
I’ve never seen anyone have that “ dangerous “ feeling live. He was such an awesome player
I regret not seeing him in concert. He was one of the best blues guitarist of my time. So low key but had a stompin’ blues sound.
Low key? How do you mean? Not a phrase I’d use at all to describe SRV.
@@daveedson32 right? I was thinking more like full throttle.
@@fivehead6675 💯
I saw Stevie & Jeff Beck on the Fire Meets the Fury tour.
Un-f**king-believable show.
Spectacular performances by both!
Both of those guys are in "the one & only" category.
@@OblivionAviator I saw that! Carlos Santana came out for 3 songs but Jeff Beck stayed in the dressing room so it was just Carlos and SRV.
The very best guitarist I have ever seen in concert.
Masterful!
RIP Stevie... Your music and guitar playing is TIMELESS!!!
He was taken from us way too early and in the middle of his primetime. You are truly missed dear Stevie. God bless his soul.
Groove is king. And Stevie was a king. Great songwriter too.
Stevie wrote this with Doyle Brahmhall.Stevie also learned to sing from Doyle.They both are missed.
That YAAAAAAAH starting the solo, gold.
Thanks, Letterman Channel.
Miss you Stevie. 🙏
I'm 18 and found this guy a couple of months and can't get enough of him. I've listened to all of his studio albums and pretty much his entire discography and every live show he did that I can find on youtube. If anyone has any more recommendations from him or other players please tell me. My dad has already told me about Rory Gallagher and Jimmy Thackery but if there is any more I'd love to hear.
That is a deep rabbit hole. Could try with SRV influences like Albert King or Buddy Guy. Also try Gary Moore
Dude, you might want to reseach an albino guy, name of Johnny Winter. Everything SRV is/was is because of JW
Danny Gatton, Buddy Guy, Eric Gales, and of course Jimi Hendrix.
Danny Gatton. Super underrated.
That’s very cool you are getting into SRV. Check out some of the artists who influenced SRV such as Earl Hooker, Magic Sam, Otis Rush, and Albert King
This makes my heart feel good. RIP SRV❤
Absolutely fantastic performance of this SRV classic with a great feel and backing from the house band complimenting Stevies guitar. That lead in from Anton Fig at 3:24 is class!
Awesome as always.....forever loved & missed😍💔💔💔
More Stevie Ray videos please!
I don't know if there are any from the Late Show. He died less than 11 months after this.
@@OTOss8 He appeared at the LN 8th Anniversary Special...I know because I was there!
@@jedblaugrund597 Well, I didn't know. I simultaneously *hate* you but am absolutely *thrilled* for you that you got to see it. Are there any memories from that show that you'd care to share with the rest of the class?
Thank you Letterman for releasing this gift to us all!
Dave knew great artists/musicians!
No words for the magic Stevie Ray exudes when he plays
Such a brilliant talent! I miss him and what might have been.
My buddy Mike worked at a small club in New Haven CT. SRV was in town and playing there so we went to see him. When we got to the door my friends boss said to him, one of the guys didn't show up if you'll work tonight your buddy can go backstage with you. I said Mike, you're working tonight. A night I'll never forget.
Kentucky Fried Mike?
Not Kentucky Fried Mike.
How can I miss someone that I never meet? SRV forever
I always liked the fact that Stevie wasn't a shower . He had a look, but seems incredibly shy and just wanted to play.
Awesome guitar and great voice too! Loved SRV.
Damn!!! Stevie was soooo good man. WOW!
This just amplifies how good Chris & Tommy are!
but it's not them
@@kingswayguitar I believe that's the whole point.
Totally agree, as good as Dave's band was, couldn't hold a candle to Double Trouble.
Different, not better.
But Will Lee not too bad..
THIS!!!! Yeah, Stevie Ray!! Awesome, Awesome, Awesome!!! Many thanks to whoever found and put this on the channel here!!
Just way too cool!!
He was A GREAT One.
He was so awesome!
I still have the tribute to stevie on dvd and is really rare at the moment... but love stevie and tribute album/dvd 😊
I saw Stevie Ray Vaughan in Regina Saskatchewan at the centre of the arts. Later that night I walked over to the paddock, which was the nightclub with the good bands in those days. The one time, the one time! That I didn’t have money to go inside for a beer, Stevie Ray Vaughan shows up and plugs in. I didn’t see him play in the bar that night, but I was standing outside when he came out. He was walking kind of staring down so I couldn’t see his face. I said great show at the Centre Stevie Ray. He then looked up at me said thank you then lower The brim of his hat again and left. A very cool moment and a story that I have repeated several times over the years. He died in that terrible helicopter crash not long after that.
The paddock....now you're taking me back.
Talented beautiful humble funny SRV. Rip you are missed and loved ❤
Thats why youtube is the best thing on the internet, a time machine that allows us to see new stuff from our beloved SRV! Also kudos to the bass player, always bringing nasty licks everytime i see him on the tonite show.
This band evidently contains actual musicians/vocalists. I love this band! Great job people! ❤
Totally Awesome!!! I will alway's love Stevie Ray Vaughn. What a great singer and guitar player! 🙏🤗😎❤️
I miss him so much. Saw him play in '87.
Was hoping this would show up one day, thanks so much. Arc Angels played the show too, well worth a look.
Great!!! I recommend, playing at maximum volume!!!
As good as it gets. Miss you Stevie!
What an honor for Paul Shaffer and the band.
I still remember exactly what I was doing when Entertainement tonigth announced his departure ... I tought learning about John Bonham and Randy Rhoads was bad ... DAMN ! I still miss his genius
Thanks for sharing Dave. This is timeless. We love and miss you SRV. Greetings from Samsun Turkey.
I'll never, ever forget when I got the news that SRV had died- I was in the Navy stationed at RTC Orlando, and the DJ on WDIZ- Rock 100 broke the news. I was sitting in my car, actually waiting for him to play (as he did every afternoon at the time) "Crossfire". I had the CD in my car, plugged it in the player and cried like a baby while listening to the album. Later on that year I obtained a copy of "Family Style" and sat stunned at the sheer beauty and craftsmanship of Stevie Ray and Jimmie together- "Tick Tock" is, along with John Fogerty's "Don't You Wish It Was True" my two all-time favorite songs.
Although I’d liked The Fabulous Thunderbirds for a couple of years before hearing of Stevie Ray (no internet in the mid-80’s…), In Step was when I first discovered SRV, and damned if he didn’t change my life, both musically, and personally, in his recovery helping ME stay sober for more than thirty years now. I miss you, man, and wish I could’ve met you…
I've never even heard this song before so seeing it played live is a big treat! 👍
Love Stevie!
The man that brought cool back to the blues!
So sad how all the greatest guitarist leave us too early, the guy was a genius , ye all our greatest guitarist have gone, god rest them ♥️😔
Stevie was holding back I’m 59 I remember watching this Paul knew talent Stevie ray absolutely awesome
Stevie is forever ...
Enjoying this sittin in S Austin
Texas legendary boy!
Astounding performance. The sound quality is incredible.
Wow, listen to Will Lee's bass part...smoking! Stevie was too, of course!
Will is one of the most heard yet most underrated bassists out there. Him and Bob Babbitt.
Will plays on stuff you didn't even know he played on but nobody holds down the bottom with Stevie like Tommy and Whipper.
Thank you for this.💗
OMG!
THANK YOU!
SRV - AMAZING!!!
I saw him twice in concert. The guy played in the groove pocket and still managed to embellish with his guitar licks.
Heard it years ago in guitar world article. “Stevie Ray didn’t die, God wanted guitar lessons.” I’ve played guitar for almost 20 years, and I’ll never forget when I heard Life without You, live from Nashville, it’s pure heart and emotion. It completely changed they way I approached guitar, it’s not about technical perfection, it’s all about feel, and soul.
What a stellar performance. Love that this guitar gifted genius of a man managed to wear off the varnish and paint off his guitar from shredding on it. RIP Stevie. You are missed by the masses and your style will never fade.
Fantastic job
As a fan of the blues and Letterman what a great video
Stevie at the peak of his career and just about to start his famous tour with Jeff Beck. I saw them on that tour at the Worcester Centrum later that year. Have they uploaded one of Gary Moore's Letterman appearances? If not, they damn well should.
I was at that Centrum show too! ❤
Was at the RPI one. Liked SRV more but Beck and Bozzio were eye opening for me
First time I heard this I had to pull over and soak it in. So great. I love how raw and '60s it sounds. RIP Charles. 😢
STEVIE WAS INCREDIBLE AT WHAT HE DID! LOVE HIM AND MISS HIM!
Miss this great Bluesman, awesome always.
Interesting piece of trivia. Christopher Cross, the artist known for "Sailing" and "Arthur's Theme" was a hard rock guitarist in the early 70s. He was on the Texas scene. He traded in a pieced together Fender Stratocaster for credit towards a Gibson Les Paul. It was like the very next day and SRV came into the shop and bought that Stratocaster and it became his "#1."
Certain words shared here really made me start to hurt inside and actually cry again...
Over something that happened 34 years ago...I was 20 then...
I'd like to say that the heartbreak is even worse cause he just seemed like a truly wonderful man coming into a truly happy New Life in sobriety .
...him having been a great guitarist is really not as important...
Ask his brother and those who loved him...
They would have loved having him here all these years, even if he lost his arm or something in the accident and never could play again.
Thank you! Love this ❤
Ga pernah bosen liat srv main ❤❤
SRV and the band sounded great together. Pros all around.
Pure talent, spiritual energy
Lucky enough to be at Buddy Guys Legends and saw SRV while they were recording a album. Best night ever. RIP
such a genuine performer such a great player..... miss that guy
Incredible LIVE Performance...
Sure do miss Stevie ✌️💖 🎶
I love Stevie Ray and always will !! 🤘R.I.P 🙏
Stevie showing how it is DONE. God Rest His Soul.
Shivers all through my body
What a GIANT!!!!
Great performance. One thing which struck me about SRV is that he was a relatively young man at the time of his passing, but his playing, demeanor, and overall presence was of someone much older, experienced, and wiser. Namaste.🙏🏽
Two famous Texas musicians on that stage. Will Lee is a Huntsville, TX native and his dad was a music professor at Sam Houston State. Add Anton Figg and this was the next best thing to having Double Trouble there with him. Sid McGinnis looked like kid in a candy store too.
That sound is pure soul
I’m 231 years old and I grew up to this!
The man's playing was breathtaking.
Uno dei più grandi di tutti i tempi!!!
Saw him live twice...I love this song. Thanks!
Bass player is killing it!
My God what a loss...love hearing him still
Hadn't seen this before; great to see the man himself!