I was doing some work for his former tour bus driver. He told me about a time that he was picking Stevie up at the air port and a bunch of Japanese tourists got on his bus thinking it was for them. Not only did Stevie wait in line to get on his own bus, but he had the driver take the tourists to their hotel. Amazing guy
I loved your reaction. You nailed it when you said "he doesn't need to sing, he speaks with his guitar" Stevie Ray Vaughan was a once in a lifetime performer. Don't get me wrong, there's alot of badass guitar slingers out there. But there will only be 1 Stevie Ray Vaughan.
It would definitely be a tie between three for me Stevie Ray Vaughan Joe bonamassa and josh smith but Stevie Ray has the best singing voice out of the three cause of that Texas style I think he has a very unique singing voice and style
What most People don't get. Is how great "Double Trouble" are .They make playing with Stevie look easy.They never mies a beat no matter where He goes they are right there with Him
This Texas gal sure misses his unbelievable talent... man, I wonder what it was like to be sitting in the audience at the El Mocambo during this performance... dang!
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I don't know that there is *one* that is better than them all. I think it's a genre thing. He is the GOAT in Blues, Blues Rock, and the like. No one is better. Period. But there are others who share that title in other genres of music. Eddie van Halen, for one.
@randallECTRIC Jimmy was a pioneer of rock and roll, but he wasn't that good on the guitar. He's been elevated to a rock god status deservedly, but it wasn't really for his technical playing... Half the time on stage he was high a kite on acid, and there were plenty of false notes... He definitely had the feel, but Stevie here is so much better technically...
@randallECTRIC Objectively, Stevie Ray is a better guitar player than Hendrix was. So are Van Halen, Satriani, Steve Vai, Albert King, and countless others. Doesn't make Hendrix any less of a rock Legend, it's just facts. He's not coming back from the dead to pat you on the back for defending his honor, so just chill out...
@randallECTRIC Again, you're just making shit up... I'm done with you, fanboy, it's clear you're not objective. And use some fucking punctuation you illiterate buffoon.
I love the innovation of Jimi, the perfection of Gilmore, the creativity of Vai, the technical ability of Bonamassa, the melody of Bratta, the flash of EVH, the instincts and virtuosity of Gales, the abandon of Page, the mastery of Schon, Friedman, and Moore- but there are 2 players who have achieved complete connection and transcendence with the instrument: Carlos and Stevie. Soul calls to soul. There are opinions expressed about the players I mentioned, and others- virtuosos all- but even Carlos would acknowledge that SRV was the greatest ever. SRV had 4 years of sobriety to show just how profound he was as a human being. SRV- G.O.A.T. Some don't see it that way. Sobeit.
Stevie Blows away BB and I love BB's elementary block style solos and creative bends. Cred for sticking with it and being an Icon, but seriously...Stevie blows BB away and BB would concede
@@jamesellis314 it was never a competition thankfully, id like to think the love of the craft was more important to them both than who was better at it.
@@jamesellis314 Stevie had a lot of respect for B.B.King.He was late for a show once so B.B. opened the show for Stevie.Once he arrived and found out B.B. opened for him he became upset and told his people that it will never happen again.That's how much respect he had for B.B. On a lighter note Stevie was the first white man to win a blues award at the time was only awarded to black musicians.
This is sad people saying things because he is white snd does the blues but it’s not racist but if a white person says Jimmy is black he’s or she is labeled a racist . Just leave it at they’re incredibly skilled at what they do
You're absolutely right gorgeous. Thanks to the internet, Stevie's music is spreading worldwide and younger audiences are discovering him. That's awesome! R.I.P. SRV
I was at his last two shows at Alpine Valley. I've been to hundreds of shows in my lifetime. His second to last show was the greatest performance I've ever witnessed from any talent. I wish he had been feeling it that last show. Maybe he wouldn't have left early on that helicopter. I cried like a baby when I heard the news.
Hendrix was Stevie's Idol. He even had one of Hendrix's effects pedals. SRV's covers of Hendrix songs are amazing. I suggest watching Little Wing from the same show. ua-cam.com/video/i6G53BMgugo/v-deo.html Eric Clapton: "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, 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." SRV made the only three-time inductee to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame question his own musicality.
You're beautiful, and I'm glad that you found Stevie. Eric Clapton said he was the best Player on the Planet & " ...He was like an open channel & the Music just flowed through him..." Stevie did not mindlessly shred, every chord-note came from another place that Stevie took us to. I got to see him live & the best concert I've ever seen. IMO, he was the Best & as of yet, he has no equal in terms of ability or passion. He did not read music, yet taught himself how to play...Everything that comes out of that Guitar is pure genius and passion!
R I p stevie Ray I had the pleasure of working on the Road crew for Stevie Ray and double trouble Stevie once one of the most gentlest Souls he treated everyone like family never looked down on anyone he was one of a kind god has taken him home and I know Stevie is up there jamming with the Angels
Saw him many times here in central Texas. You never hear a song played the same way twice unless its a recording. Stevie played what he felt in the moment and for that moment you felt it to.
Great great song. But for me, Riviera Paradise will always be the song that means "Stevie Ray Vaughan". His whole musical being is wrapped into the song. It's a portrait.
@@bbb462cid For me, it's his rendition of Little Wing. He takes a beautiful, barely 2 minute Jimi Hendrix classic and just turns it into the this soulful, bluesy, jazzy creation all his own. It's like the guitar is his muse and he pulls out this artful masterpiece of passion, soul, sorrow and beauty. It always brings a tear to my eye.
Amazing how well you captured and described him. "It's like improvisation at the highest level" "How do you learn something like that?" Exactly. He taught himself to play guitar and never learned to read music -- so every performance of every song was mostly improvisation. Apparently,, the drummer's job was just to hold the beat so SRV could come back to it. "Strong fingers" Yes, he used 13-gauge cables for his guitar strings
I distinctly remember hearing the news. Where I was, what telephone I was on, who I talked to, and that my next phone call was to work, telling them I wouldn't be in. And then I drove around, blasting Stevie Ray.
A watershed moment for me as well , remember driving and hearing the news on the radio that my favorite musician died in a helicopter accident ...telling my passenger to shush , hearing it verified , pulling over at next rest area and sitting in shock as a tear ran down my face ... fighting back tears just remembering it now .. still one of my all time regrets is not seeing him live . He use to play clubs and festivals etc all around me all the time and I kept thinking I’ll catch him next time and many times after that .... I was under age (20 yrs old ) and wanted to see him at a club where I could have a beer or two (to help my social anxiety) .. so let my story be a cautionary tale for you . You never know when the music will just not be there anymore , take those opportunities as they come ... don’t wait for the “perfect “ set of circumstances ... was home this past anniversary of his death and you better believe his music was a playing on my player(s). Rip SRV you are missed now and forever .. Sorry for being so sappy ... I’m kinda jealous she just now is finding SRV and gets to hear all that awesomeness for the first time .
Stevie plays better behind his back than most guitarists play in front. My buddy saw his last concert before his tragic death. He went to Alpine Valley to see Eric Clapton and he said Stevie Ray blew Clapton away that night. RIP SRV
Heard that was the night Clapton called him an open channel & wished he could get to that place in his own play. SRV always blew everyone off the stage, even when with old legends he revered & was holding back, he couldn't help it. Still have unused tickets for when the show was headed south later that year.
I saw SRV in '89, about a month before his death. His 1st encore was "Voodoo Chile (slight return)" which was INCREDIBLE. He played behind his back on that song too.
When you said “bodybuilder of fingers” I fell outta my chair convulsing in a deep-belly laugh until my sides hurt. I subscribed immediately and thank you for a laugh I haven’t had in over 20 years. God bless your beautiful soul.
You know they were one of the special ones when people are still listening and loving them 30+ yrs later. RIP champ. You were a special one and left your unique mark on the world.
You are absolutely right about the improvisation. Stevie plays it different every time. Watch another live video of the same song and it will be different. Just built around the same foundation
No complaining ever from me. I am hypnotized when I listen to you talk. Completely beautiful accent and beautiful eyes. You have so much love and passion for the music. Never want this spell to be broken.
Hi there my my beautiful Russian friend. Hope all is well and you're doing better. I had procedure dome on my back a week ago. Feeling much better today than last week. SRV.. one of the greatest blue guitarist ever. In my view he is the best of all time.. I love SRV, ALL THE SOLOS ARE EPIC. Jimi hendrix, I say top 2. Both have different t styles of playing. Sadly he died way to young. Im glad you did this reaction. Ppl will always complain. Don't change stay who you are my friend. PRIDE AND JOY is another awesome jam.. theres more.. thank you my friend. .. be safe and be careful out there...
Thanks for reacting to this song even though it probably had nothing to do with me requesting it a while ago. I recently took up playing guitar a couple months ago and I have a feeling that even if I quit my job and practiced all day everyday I would probably never achieve this level of playing in my lifetime. If you have never played guitar before, you have no idea how hard it is to play at this speed and fret every string in just the right spot so you don't get a buzzing sound or a flat sound if one of your other fingers bumps against the one you are playing. All that is just for the left hand. The right hand still has to pick the correct string at exactly the same time the left hand is fretting it. Much respect to anyone that has put in the time and effort to play like this. Stevie was the best. No question. R.I.P.
I'm amazed by your spot on analysis of the greatest blues player IMHO, you did it straight from the soul and what you feel. You really touched me, thanks!
Greetings from the Lone Star State,,,Thank you for sharing your reactions to this, it was great to see there are still young people who have the heart to hear great music, and know where it comes from! ...Peace!!
lady , your physical beauty is exceeded by your acumen and awareness of just how wonderful SRV really was. you have to be the most honest person i have ever listened to on youtube. you certainly are right about our pop culture.
You really need to check him out playing Little Wing. I get full body chills every time. You're right. Especially with SRV, every note comes from deep inside. He doesn't think. His soul takes over his fingers.
Hi from Sacramento! Top 3 of all time. The Texas Tragedy. He got clean and things were getting great for him and he died in a helicopter crash in Chicago. Keep up the awesome videos!
Stevie was an absolute beast on the guitar, and possibly the best blues player that ever lived. I saw him play live twice and ive never seen a better blues guitar performance, a true legend - RIP SRV.
Thank you for that reaction. I am speechless. I grew up on Stevie Ray Vaughan, but I never thought that I would see anyone play guitar as beautifully as he that looks as beautiful as you. You have a new subscriber. Thank you
Great reaction. You hit on a couple things that show how perceptive you are. The strength of his hands. Most people play between 9 and 11 gauge strings. Stevie regularly played with 13 gauge. Also you talked about his improvisation. You can listen to Stevie play the same song in 3 different places on consecutive nights and never hear the songs exactly alike. He draws from the crowds. Early in this video he was about to step to the mic to start singing. and changed his mind and continued his solo. Best ever. BB King, Clapton and others would agree. RIP Stevie.
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I enjoyed your reaction very much. Thank you for posting. I was at Alpine Valley the night we lost SRV. I saw his last performance. Gone much too soon. Peace
Another great reaction to such an awesome bluesman. He was dedicated to the music so much he used to "superglue" his callouses on his fingers to keep playing.🤘
Young lady. I know you like metal. I am a guitarist and I played in a heavy metal band. Welcome to rock and blues, mixed. I can assure you of this....I felt I could play as well as many know guitarists. Well......all I needed to do when I thought I was getting good...is watch SRV. Than I knew I was not as good as I thought. The man was a beast with a guitar. Many of the best recognized him as one of the top two or three ever....perhaps the best. I love the blues connection. Thanks I have seen him play often but each time is easy to watch. Amazing.
It dont matter what other guitarist is good because he or she don't come close to SRV. He is one of a kind and his ability of playing guitar is insanely out of this wrold...incomparable! Being a Texan I am proud to be from the same state he is from. Texas has an incredible numerous musicians who are so talented in their own ways, but SRV is one unique man who tops any chart as one of the best and talented musician ever to live!🙏👏🎸
I never got to see him live (I was 12 when he died) but I'm trying to imagine the vibe in the front row and the volume coming off the stage. It's one thing to hear a great player but to be in the same room with one is another thing entirely. SRV once had a dream that Hendrix was trying to teach him chords and he knew what the chords were in his sleep but when he woke up, he'd forgotten them all.
I’m glad you liked one of my favourite SRV song. Life without you will show Stevie’s amazing guitar talent but also shows he amazing person and soul he has. And may I say you have such a beautiful energy and soul yourself. I can imagine you in the 60’s. I love Dave Gilmore as well. I life live with so much gratitude. Gratitude that I’ve been able to see so many amazing bands including Stevie and Pink Floyd. They both transport us to places other than where we are. There is a new soul from another time that is so amazing and we are so so blessed to have. She incapsulates you with her emotional connection. Her name is Angelina Jordon. Very very special. Stevie and Angelina are very different. By they both have a journey that is there to be enjoyed.
I remember i was only 12 when i heard the new of him dying. Even though i was 12 my heart sank because he was one of the reasons why i learned to play guitar, im 41 now and he is still an influence to me and sometimes manifested in my playing. I recommend to listen to Riviera Paradise when you have a chance such a well made song by him. Btw, Texas flood is a good love making song!!! Lol!!!
Just don’t have guitar players like that any more. Bonamassa is good, but SRV has the total package; incredible technique, great music, and passion. One of the greatest all time.
I've heard professional musicians try and play his number 1 guitar in the video. And couldn't. He had super thick strings and set up maybe higher than an acoustic guitar. It was even common for him to super glue his fingertips back on so he could preform. RIP Stevie
Stevie was popular when I was young, I am a 30 year fan. He will always be known as the master of the Stratocaster. No one can create a presence with a guitar like him. Try Little Wing (another Hendrix cover)
SRV's playing is endless effort and strength. He did everything to make blues more mainstream. He did so much people are still trying to catch up but can't. Nobody has played blues as well since.
Great genuine reaction! The "bodybuilder of fingers" is even more true when you realise he played mostly with 0.13 gauge strings, and occasionally up to 0.17 gauge, (closer to fencing wire some might say). And he could bend a full note with them. Thats why his tone and depth was so full. By comparison, and not detracting from them, Clapton and Page played 0.08 gauge. SRV is IMO the best of all time. Some lights burn bright but short. Maybe it's better they never get old, but he is sorely missed. RIP.
Sure he's one of the best of all time, but I'm not a huge Texas blue's shuffle music lover. I saw SRV once live in Dallas and he was imo the greatest electric player I've ever seen but his music and songs are not the best. The Beatles, Zeppelin and Floyd, apples to oranges I know but their music is the best.
Great reaction as always, I can tell this one hits your soul! 🪐🪐🪐 Stevie was a master of his craft, very hard to come close! His guitar playing is next level, so much feel & emotion packed into his style of blues! Plus the guy could sing! Also his fingers were very strong, he used 13 gauge strings at standard pitch, crazy! Though I didn’t really get into him too much, one can not take anything away from his playing or his contributions to blues guitar! A true legend! R.I.P. 🎸🔥
I was just give up on your reaction when you paused it and hit the nail on the head! You absolutely get it! Welcome to a world with SRV! Sadly his catalog will never be complete!
Stevie Ray Vaughan is my favorite guitarist by far, and it's so fun to watch him play. But your facial expressions were so filled with joy and awe, I couldn't take my eyes off you. I think you'd really love SRV's song "Life Without You". It's very tender, and the magic he does on his guitar (or geetar, as you call it ;) is absolutely haunting.
Different guitar styles create so many different lists for me. WHO is my favorite? What style. Gilmore's? Trower's? Page's? Hendrix's? Vaughn's? I LOVE them all and could name about 2 dozen more. The most often asked question about Vaughn is a comparison between him and Hendrix, who was better. I answer that one this way. Hendrix wrote the songs Vaughn played them better than anyone but him, sometimes better than him SO Vaughn ended up being better BUT give Jimi an extra decade of life and guitar playing that Vaughn got and who knows.
Love how you let out a little yell at one point in the song. I was right there with you! Perfect reaction! And then your yell at end of the song - my reaction exactly 😀
SRV one of the greatest! This was a great reaction video. The production editing and fade ins and outs was really good. My favorite of your videos so far!
Can't stand the weather was there first 1million seller and it was going good tell he passed miss him so badly. Maybe he would have made music that would have blowed our mind's and maybe not butt rest his soul. God bless you a your family.
People shouldn't be allowed to watch this without some sort of waiver or disclaimer or something. Not everyone's mind can deal with the level of awesomeness presented in SRV's performances.
Stevie has long been a favourite of mine ,i only saw him one time but i came away from that gig on cloud nine.He was so respected by all musicians .Even now when i hear any of his work ,it makes my heart soar and his guitar just talks to the soul .Loved your reaction
Dime from Pantera will always be my personal favorite and no matter how many rankings come out, we just have to find the person that we connect with the most. You have the most expressive reacting face! You literally just light up when you like something. Always love seeing new content from you. Keep it up my friend!
Good review. Thanks. I watched your review of SRV and VooDoo Child, but you didn't play to the end. The last few Mins are worth the seeing and hearing. Thanks. Looking forward to more from you.
I watch lots of UA-cam reaction channels. Your videos have some of the best editing and production. Congrats! Great reaction to one of the best. I am blessed to say that I saw SRV in concert in 1985. Life changing!
I was doing some work for his former tour bus driver. He told me about a time that he was picking Stevie up at the air port and a bunch of Japanese tourists got on his bus thinking it was for them. Not only did Stevie wait in line to get on his own bus, but he had the driver take the tourists to their hotel. Amazing guy
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Steve for me the best guitar 🎸 all the times my favorite
...and Fellow Texan.
Is that not a class act? what a great person
....sounds like Stevie’s typical, humble manner.
I loved your reaction. You nailed it when you said "he doesn't need to sing, he speaks with his guitar" Stevie Ray Vaughan was a once in a lifetime performer. Don't get me wrong, there's alot of badass guitar slingers out there. But there will only be 1 Stevie Ray Vaughan.
This. THIS! So much this!
Stevie Ray's death was 30 years ago on August 27th. It rained here on the 27th. The Sky was Crying.
Nah. The sky was crying in happiness for finally getting to see what us mortals have been seeing for years.
I was on my way to school and heard about it on the radio. I remember it the way older people remember the Kennedy assassination. Hometown hero. ATX.
You're a smart Lady! You get it! 👍😁✌️
@@EdwardWerner-mb6ex you're a clever woman
@@bbb462cid Not a woman! Not that clever!
Greatest guitar players in history;
1. SRV
2. Everyone else
Stevie himself said Hendrix was one of the greatest to EVER PLAY.
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It would definitely be a tie between three for me Stevie Ray Vaughan Joe bonamassa and josh smith but Stevie Ray has the best singing voice out of the three cause of that Texas style I think he has a very unique singing voice and style
I've been playing since the mid 1980s and seen a lot of good players. Line starts behind Stevie....
I love love love SRV, but you need to listen to more music if you really believe this.
What most People don't get. Is how great "Double Trouble" are .They make playing with Stevie look easy.They never mies a beat no matter where He goes they are right there with Him
You are correct they were awesome together!
That entire band was tight
Anybody that can keep up with SRV is a top tier performer.
Didn't they play with Jonny Wintet?
yes ma'am Texas born Texas raised and we sure miss him RIP. thanks for the nice reaction
This Texas gal sure misses his unbelievable talent... man, I wonder what it was like to be sitting in the audience at the El Mocambo during this performance... dang!
1000 years from now SRV will be known as the greatest guitarist ever, no matter who is #1 now.
You are so right about that he can't be touched
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Sorry dude....SRV will always be known as the 2nd best player to ever live.......Long live the King....JIMI
@@russlupky3505 he was the master of the shuffle blues. But that is it! Jimi was on a another level, and Jeff Beck
They play guitars now?
Stevie is G.O.A.T...greatest of all time.
I don't know that there is *one* that is better than them all. I think it's a genre thing.
He is the GOAT in Blues, Blues Rock, and the like. No one is better. Period.
But there are others who share that title in other genres of music. Eddie van Halen, for one.
@randallECTRIC Jimmy was a pioneer of rock and roll, but he wasn't that good on the guitar. He's been elevated to a rock god status deservedly, but it wasn't really for his technical playing... Half the time on stage he was high a kite on acid, and there were plenty of false notes... He definitely had the feel, but Stevie here is so much better technically...
@randallECTRIC Objectively, Stevie Ray is a better guitar player than Hendrix was. So are Van Halen, Satriani, Steve Vai, Albert King, and countless others. Doesn't make Hendrix any less of a rock Legend, it's just facts. He's not coming back from the dead to pat you on the back for defending his honor, so just chill out...
@randallECTRIC Again, you're just making shit up... I'm done with you, fanboy, it's clear you're not objective. And use some fucking punctuation you illiterate buffoon.
@randallECTRIC Jimi was a GOAT, too. That is not in dispute whatsoever.
I love the innovation of Jimi, the perfection of Gilmore, the creativity of Vai, the technical ability of Bonamassa, the melody of Bratta, the flash of EVH, the instincts and virtuosity of Gales, the abandon of Page, the mastery of Schon, Friedman, and Moore-
but there are 2 players who have achieved complete connection and transcendence with the instrument: Carlos and Stevie.
Soul calls to soul. There are opinions expressed about the players I mentioned, and others- virtuosos all-
but even Carlos would acknowledge that SRV was the greatest ever.
SRV had 4 years of sobriety to show just how profound he was as a human being.
SRV- G.O.A.T.
Some don't see it that way.
Sobeit.
Beautifully said! ❤️
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I'm with you, I saw him in the 80's live and I see it that way! Carlos is not a bad 2nd.
i agree with everything you said, Scott...but though long forgotten, Robin Trower should be included in that conversation
Truer words may never have been said! Well done!
BB KING said “playing the blues is like having to be black twice, Stevie missed on both counts, but the thing is I never noticed”
Stevie Blows away BB and I love BB's elementary block style solos and creative bends. Cred for sticking with it and being an Icon, but seriously...Stevie blows BB away and BB would concede
@@jamesellis314 it was never a competition thankfully, id like to think the love of the craft was more important to them both than who was better at it.
@@jamesellis314 Stevie would highly disagree I think
@@jamesellis314 Stevie had a lot of respect for B.B.King.He was late for a show once so B.B. opened the show for Stevie.Once he arrived and found out B.B. opened for him he became upset and told his people that it will never happen again.That's how much respect he had for B.B. On a lighter note Stevie was the first white man to win a blues award at the time was only awarded to black musicians.
This is sad people saying things because he is white snd does the blues but it’s not racist but if a white person says Jimmy is black he’s or she is labeled a racist . Just leave it at they’re incredibly skilled at what they do
I think it is wonderful that there is another generation that Stevie has touched. He was so amazing. He played from his soul.
You're absolutely right gorgeous. Thanks to the internet, Stevie's music is spreading worldwide and younger audiences are discovering him. That's awesome! R.I.P. SRV
Stevie was one of a kind. He's sorely missed
Every day bro
I was at his last two shows at Alpine Valley. I've been to hundreds of shows in my lifetime. His second to last show was the greatest performance I've ever witnessed from any talent. I wish he had been feeling it that last show. Maybe he wouldn't have left early on that helicopter. I cried like a baby when I heard the news.
I'm from Argentina. I remember clearly the day he died, he was not only an inspiration, I felt that I lost a friend 💔
This woman really GETS IT. Stevie Ray has her on the brink of exploding the entire time, and that's the proper reaction to Stevie Ray, IMHO.
BB King said, “I play until I run out of ideas, but Stevie Ray never wins out of ideas.
She totin SRVs baby now
Hendrix was Stevie's Idol. He even had one of Hendrix's effects pedals.
SRV's covers of Hendrix songs are amazing. I suggest watching Little Wing from the same show.
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Eric Clapton: "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, 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."
SRV made the only three-time inductee to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame question his own musicality.
Stevie was gifted one of Jimi's scarves by a friend. He wore it often.
Stevie's version of Little Wing is probably one of my favorite all-time songs ever.
Imagine if They could have played together
That would have been amazing. I was lucky enough to see Stevie play five times.
I believe Albert king was his idol
Love the fact he called his iconic guitar “ First Wife”.
Tells ya just how much dedication he had for his instrument.
Rest In Peace Stevie Ray.
"Heros get remembered, but legends never die" 🔥🎸
Yes man 💓
You're beautiful, and I'm glad that you found Stevie. Eric Clapton said he was the best Player on the Planet & " ...He was like an open channel & the Music just flowed through him..." Stevie did not mindlessly shred, every chord-note came from another place that Stevie took us to. I got to see him live & the best concert I've ever seen. IMO, he was the Best & as of yet, he has no equal in terms of ability or passion. He did not read music, yet taught himself how to play...Everything that comes out of that Guitar is pure genius and passion!
Stevie Ray Vaughan is the No.1. Always will be. PERIOD! ❤❤❤❤
Sweet heart you just witnessed the best you'll never see another like Stevie again.
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Its an unparalleled example of guitar mastery. There will never be another Stevie Ray Vaughan, ever.
R I p stevie Ray I had the pleasure of working on the Road crew for Stevie Ray and double trouble Stevie once one of the most gentlest Souls he treated everyone like family never looked down on anyone he was one of a kind god has taken him home and I know Stevie is up there jamming with the Angels
Saw him many times here in central Texas. You never hear a song played the same way twice unless its a recording. Stevie played what he felt in the moment and for that moment you felt it to.
Please listen to "Tin Pan Alley" with Stevie Ray Vaugh and Johnny Copeland....two of the greatest Legends there ever was. :-)
I like the Stevie/BB version, Myself.
Great great song. But for me, Riviera Paradise will always be the song that means "Stevie Ray Vaughan". His whole musical being is wrapped into the song. It's a portrait.
@@bbb462cid For me, it's his rendition of Little Wing. He takes a beautiful, barely 2 minute Jimi Hendrix classic and just turns it into the this soulful, bluesy, jazzy creation all his own. It's like the guitar is his muse and he pulls out this artful masterpiece of passion, soul, sorrow and beauty. It always brings a tear to my eye.
I couldn’t agree more. Awesome
the look when he started singing while playing behind is back - Priceless lol. Welcome to the church of SRV. we love to have you in the group.
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Amazing how well you captured and described him.
"It's like improvisation at the highest level"
"How do you learn something like that?"
Exactly. He taught himself to play guitar and never learned to read music -- so every performance of every song was mostly improvisation.
Apparently,, the drummer's job was just to hold the beat so SRV could come back to it.
"Strong fingers"
Yes, he used 13-gauge cables for his guitar strings
Literally God fingers on the man.
The guitarist of my life. A beast.
Edit: I forgot to mention it, but last thursday, 08/27, it was 30 years since his death.
I distinctly remember hearing the news. Where I was, what telephone I was on, who I talked to, and that my next phone call was to work, telling them I wouldn't be in. And then I drove around, blasting Stevie Ray.
A watershed moment for me as well , remember driving and hearing the news on the radio that my favorite musician died in a helicopter accident ...telling my passenger to shush , hearing it verified , pulling over at next rest area and sitting in shock as a tear ran down my face ... fighting back tears just remembering it now .. still one of my all time regrets is not seeing him live . He use to play clubs and festivals etc all around me all the time and I kept thinking I’ll catch him next time and many times after that .... I was under age (20 yrs old ) and wanted to see him at a club where I could have a beer or two (to help my social anxiety) .. so let my story be a cautionary tale for you . You never know when the music will just not be there anymore , take those opportunities as they come ... don’t wait for the “perfect “ set of circumstances ... was home this past anniversary of his death and you better believe his music was a playing on my player(s). Rip SRV you are missed now and forever ..
Sorry for being so sappy ...
I’m kinda jealous she just now is finding SRV and gets to hear all that awesomeness for the first time .
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You're Correct Young Lady, you CAN'T "learn" to play that much Emotion....it's Felt from Within....SRV was Amazing. RIP Stevie🙏🎸
Stevie plays better behind his back than most guitarists play in front. My buddy saw his last concert before his tragic death. He went to Alpine Valley to see Eric Clapton and he said Stevie Ray blew Clapton away that night. RIP SRV
Heard that was the night Clapton called him an open channel & wished he could get to that place in his own play. SRV always blew everyone off the stage, even when with old legends he revered & was holding back, he couldn't help it. Still have unused tickets for when the show was headed south later that year.
I saw SRV in '89, about a month before his death. His 1st encore was "Voodoo Chile (slight return)" which was INCREDIBLE. He played behind his back on that song too.
@@TheCadman069 ha ha.. I'm State alumni & kid there now. Gotta have more cowbell
My Cousins were at that concert also.
He lived in my city and we loved him well
Salute from Austin, Texas.
When you said “bodybuilder of fingers” I fell outta my chair convulsing in a deep-belly laugh until my sides hurt. I subscribed immediately and thank you for a laugh I haven’t had in over 20 years. God bless your beautiful soul.
Same here soon as she said that I was in stitches 😂😂
You know they were one of the special ones when people are still listening and loving them 30+ yrs later. RIP champ. You were a special one and left your unique mark on the world.
You are absolutely right about the improvisation. Stevie plays it different every time. Watch another live video of the same song and it will be different. Just built around the same foundation
No complaining ever from me. I am hypnotized when I listen to you talk. Completely beautiful accent and beautiful eyes. You have so much love and passion for the music. Never want this spell to be broken.
Hi there my my beautiful Russian friend. Hope all is well and you're doing better. I had procedure dome on my back a week ago. Feeling much better today than last week. SRV.. one of the greatest blue guitarist ever. In my view he is the best of all time.. I love SRV, ALL THE SOLOS ARE EPIC. Jimi hendrix, I say top 2. Both have different t styles of playing. Sadly he died way to young. Im glad you did this reaction.
Ppl will always complain. Don't change stay who you are my friend. PRIDE AND JOY is another awesome jam.. theres more.. thank you my friend. .. be safe and be careful out there...
Thanks for reacting to this song even though it probably had nothing to do with me requesting it a while ago.
I recently took up playing guitar a couple months ago and I have a feeling that even if I quit my job and practiced all day everyday I would probably never achieve this level of playing in my lifetime.
If you have never played guitar before, you have no idea how hard it is to play at this speed and fret every string in just the right spot so you don't get a buzzing sound or a flat sound if one of your other fingers bumps against the one you are playing. All that is just for the left hand. The right hand still has to pick the correct string at exactly the same time the left hand is fretting it.
Much respect to anyone that has put in the time and effort to play like this.
Stevie was the best. No question. R.I.P.
I'm amazed by your spot on analysis of the greatest blues player IMHO, you did it straight from the soul and what you feel. You really touched me, thanks!
Greetings from the Lone Star State,,,Thank you for sharing your reactions to this, it was great to see there are still young people who have the heart to hear great music, and know where it comes from! ...Peace!!
All need to remember that is was Hendrix that inspired Stevie to play and Stevie played tribute to Hendrix all the time.
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lady , your physical beauty is exceeded by your acumen and awareness of just how wonderful SRV really was. you have to be the most honest person i have ever listened to on youtube. you certainly are right about our pop culture.
You really need to check him out playing Little Wing. I get full body chills every time.
You're right. Especially with SRV, every note comes from deep inside. He doesn't think. His soul takes over his fingers.
Hearing SRV and looking at a beautiful woman! Dont get much better than that!
One of the most commercial things he did was play lead on David Bowie's Let's Dance album. It's worth a look.
Hi from Sacramento! Top 3 of all time. The Texas Tragedy. He got clean and things were getting great for him and he died in a helicopter crash in Chicago. Keep up the awesome videos!
Stevie was an absolute beast on the guitar, and possibly the best blues player that ever lived. I saw him play live twice and ive never seen a better blues guitar performance, a true legend - RIP SRV.
Thank you for that reaction. I am speechless. I grew up on Stevie Ray Vaughan, but I never thought that I would see anyone play guitar as beautifully as he that looks as beautiful as you. You have a new subscriber. Thank you
"he's like a bodybuilder of fingers" what a great description of SRV!
Great reaction. You hit on a couple things that show how perceptive you are. The strength of his hands. Most people play between 9 and 11 gauge strings. Stevie regularly played with 13 gauge. Also you talked about his improvisation. You can listen to Stevie play the same song in 3 different places on consecutive nights and never hear the songs exactly alike. He draws from the crowds. Early in this video he was about to step to the mic to start singing. and changed his mind and continued his solo. Best ever. BB King, Clapton and others would agree. RIP Stevie.
Gary Moore - Still got the blues live
Michael Amott (Arch Enemy) - Intermezzo liberte live in Japan 2008
King Diamond - Sleepless nights live at Fillmore
I must have seen a 100 first reactions to Texas Flood, and love each and everyone's face every time.
His guitar playing complements his voice. This is the art of blues.
Kind of call-and-response song.
I enjoyed your reaction very much. Thank you for posting. I was at Alpine Valley the night we lost SRV. I saw his last performance. Gone much too soon. Peace
Another great reaction to such an awesome bluesman. He was dedicated to the music so much he used to "superglue" his callouses on his fingers to keep playing.🤘
Young lady. I know you like metal. I am a guitarist and I played in a heavy metal band. Welcome to rock and blues, mixed. I can assure you of this....I felt I could play as well as many know guitarists. Well......all I needed to do when I thought I was getting good...is watch SRV. Than I knew I was not as good as I thought. The man was a beast with a guitar. Many of the best recognized him as one of the top two or three ever....perhaps the best. I love the blues connection. Thanks I have seen him play often but each time is easy to watch. Amazing.
It dont matter what other guitarist is good because he or she don't come close to SRV. He is one of a kind and his ability of playing guitar is insanely out of this wrold...incomparable!
Being a Texan I am proud to be from the same state he is from. Texas has an incredible numerous musicians who are so talented in their own ways, but SRV is one unique man who tops any chart as one of the best and talented musician ever to live!🙏👏🎸
The spring rains in Texas is her crying for her lost sons. The years when it floods is when she has been listening to Stevie on the wind.
Srv can't be touched he is the best there will ever be and nobody will ever change my mind
I never got to see him live (I was 12 when he died) but I'm trying to imagine the vibe in the front row and the volume coming off the stage. It's one thing to hear a great player but to be in the same room with one is another thing entirely. SRV once had a dream that Hendrix was trying to teach him chords and he knew what the chords were in his sleep but when he woke up, he'd forgotten them all.
Stevie is a god and is missed so much!
That sheer top on Yuliya tho😳
I’m glad you liked one of my favourite SRV song. Life without you will show Stevie’s amazing guitar talent but also shows he amazing person and soul he has.
And may I say you have such a beautiful energy and soul yourself. I can imagine you in the 60’s.
I love Dave Gilmore as well. I life live with so much gratitude. Gratitude that I’ve been able to see so many amazing bands including Stevie and Pink Floyd.
They both transport us to places other than where we are.
There is a new soul from another time that is so amazing and we are so so blessed to have. She incapsulates you with her emotional connection.
Her name is Angelina Jordon. Very very special. Stevie and Angelina are very different. By they both have a journey that is there to be enjoyed.
I remember i was only 12 when i heard the new of him dying. Even though i was 12 my heart sank because he was one of the reasons why i learned to play guitar, im 41 now and he is still an influence to me and sometimes manifested in my playing. I recommend to listen to Riviera Paradise when you have a chance such a well made song by him. Btw, Texas flood is a good love making song!!! Lol!!!
I first listened to him when I was 16...30 years since he died and I still miss the mastery that was SRV
We lost a true legend when Stevie Ray passed he was just getting started RIP
This is the only reaction I've saved as Favorite. Your comment is so authentic. Thanks.
He's a Geeta athlete..a bodybuilder of fingers!!! WTF? I'm laughing my nuts off..this reaction is priceless!!!
You need to check out The Allman Brothers Live at the Fillmore East! Please, you will love it too I promise!👍
Just don’t have guitar players like that any more. Bonamassa is good, but SRV has the total package; incredible technique, great music, and passion. One of the greatest all time.
I've heard professional musicians try and play his number 1 guitar in the video. And couldn't. He had super thick strings and set up maybe higher than an acoustic guitar. It was even common for him to super glue his fingertips back on so he could preform. RIP Stevie
He plays Jimi Hendrix better than Jimi Hendrix! LOL
You took the words right out of my mouth lol
I always cry when I hear this... I can't help it.. It's out of this world ! R.i.p. dear Stevie
Stevie was popular when I was young, I am a 30 year fan.
He will always be known as the master of the Stratocaster.
No one can create a presence with a guitar like him.
Try Little Wing (another Hendrix cover)
SRV's playing is endless effort and strength. He did everything to make blues more mainstream. He did so much people are still trying to catch up but can't. Nobody has played blues as well since.
Great genuine reaction! The "bodybuilder of fingers" is even more true when you realise he played mostly with 0.13 gauge strings, and occasionally up to 0.17 gauge, (closer to fencing wire some might say). And he could bend a full note with them. Thats why his tone and depth was so full. By comparison, and not detracting from them, Clapton and Page played 0.08 gauge. SRV is IMO the best of all time. Some lights burn bright but short. Maybe it's better they never get old, but he is sorely missed. RIP.
Sure he's one of the best of all time, but I'm not a huge Texas blue's shuffle music lover. I saw SRV once live in Dallas and he was imo the greatest electric player I've ever seen but his music and songs are not the best. The Beatles, Zeppelin and Floyd, apples to oranges I know but their music is the best.
Great reaction as always, I can tell this one hits your soul! 🪐🪐🪐
Stevie was a master of his craft, very hard to come close! His guitar playing is next level, so much feel & emotion packed into his style of blues! Plus the guy could sing!
Also his fingers were very strong, he used 13 gauge strings at standard pitch, crazy! Though I didn’t really get into him too much, one can not take anything away from his playing or his contributions to blues guitar! A true legend! R.I.P. 🎸🔥
Stevie has more soul than any other guitarist in the history of ever...🎸😎
Left us WAY too early...😘🔥🤘
This whole show (Live at El Mocambo) is Stevie at his best. I can't believe his guitar ever survived his playing.
I was just give up on your reaction when you paused it and hit the nail on the head! You absolutely get it! Welcome to a world with SRV! Sadly his catalog will never be complete!
What SRV was born to do. RIP Stevie.
Stevie Ray Vaughan is my favorite guitarist by far, and it's so fun to watch him play. But your facial expressions were so filled with joy and awe, I couldn't take my eyes off you. I think you'd really love SRV's song "Life Without You". It's very tender, and the magic he does on his guitar (or geetar, as you call it ;) is absolutely haunting.
Different guitar styles create so many different lists for me. WHO is my favorite? What style. Gilmore's? Trower's? Page's? Hendrix's? Vaughn's? I LOVE them all and could name about 2 dozen more.
The most often asked question about Vaughn is a comparison between him and Hendrix, who was better. I answer that one this way. Hendrix wrote the songs Vaughn played them better than anyone but him, sometimes better than him SO Vaughn ended up being better BUT give Jimi an extra decade of life and guitar playing that Vaughn got and who knows.
Less than a decade actually
Hendrix died with 28
SRV 35
The best reaction video I’ve seen yet !! Listening to srv strum out his soul will make heart happy
that overlay editing is great
Love how you let out a little yell at one point in the song. I was right there with you! Perfect reaction! And then your yell at end of the song - my reaction exactly 😀
3:41You had the famous Stank Face! SRV was the king of stank-facedness and none of us are immune.
Stevie talked thru his guitar like you talked with your dress, but that is okay sweetheart... I had a GREAT time watching you both!
Listen "Little Wing"next time, great performance.
I agree. Little Wing covered by SRV is another gem of many.
SRV one of the greatest!
This was a great reaction video. The production editing and fade ins and outs was really good.
My favorite of your videos so far!
Can't stand the weather was there first 1million seller and it was going good tell he passed miss him so badly. Maybe he would have made music that would have blowed our mind's and maybe not butt rest his soul. God bless you a your family.
My first time here. I love your house and decorating. Beautiful. You are too!
People shouldn't be allowed to watch this without some sort of waiver or disclaimer or something. Not everyone's mind can deal with the level of awesomeness presented in SRV's performances.
Stevie has long been a favourite of mine ,i only saw him one time but i came away from that gig on cloud nine.He was so respected by all musicians .Even now when i hear any of his work ,it makes my heart soar and his guitar just talks to the soul .Loved your reaction
You're very perceptive, and you're very charming. I enjoyed your reaction a lot. Thanks -
You nailed it! Stevie Ray is music! I miss him every day. Saw him live 3 times. Perfection❤
Love your honest reactions. Very insightful.
Dime from Pantera will always be my personal favorite and no matter how many rankings come out, we just have to find the person that we connect with the most. You have the most expressive reacting face! You literally just light up when you like something. Always love seeing new content from you. Keep it up my friend!
Stevie just hits different
Good review. Thanks. I watched your review of SRV and VooDoo Child, but you didn't play to the end. The last few Mins are worth the seeing and hearing. Thanks. Looking forward to more from you.
He does a beautiful version of “Little Wing” that you should check out.
Riviera Paradise is one of my faves
I watch lots of UA-cam reaction channels. Your videos have some of the best editing and production. Congrats! Great reaction to one of the best. I am blessed to say that I saw SRV in concert in 1985. Life changing!