This is the same guitar Stevie Ray Vaughan played on the Tonight Show before he passed. It was the first SRV signature prototype before the signature line of guitars actually came out. Jimmy Vaughan gifted this guitar to Kenny, and he has been playing it ever since.
Kenny, we're all standing on the shoulders of giants. You do justice to Stevie. Many complain about the similarities but as a fellow guitarist we all borrow strongly from our heroes. It takes a lot out of a man to play the blues with heart and soul. You've got it in spades. EXCELLENT job.
I saw Stevie Ray Vaughn up close n personal at Humboldt State University right before he left us wanting more. What an awesome awe I was in that night. If I close my eyes and listen to this Stevie is right there in front of me again. What a treat. Thank you Kenny.
Well, you have it or you don't... and Kenny Wayne Shepherd HAS it! I have been listening to this young man for 20+ yrs... I have yet to be dissatisfied. #TrulyGifted #NuthinButTheBlues
Thank you all for commenting on my video. At the time age 51, this was my first ever attempt at recording a live concert song from my phone and uploading it to youtube. The sound is pretty good for an iPhone 5SE. KWS has a ton of heart and soul (and Noah and the band is awesome), though this song resonates among all KWS to me. God Bless all of you, stay safe, live life
Kenny wrote this and recorded it on his debut album in 94' He was 17 years old.. I remember hearing it when I picked up this album in 95 after it's release and was just blown away at the talent from this kid..
Love this. I've been listening to KWS since college when Ledbetter Heights came out - GREAT RECORD. He's grown so much over the years - VERY UNDERRATED and not discussed as much as many of his peers.
Great performance and love the undeniable SRV feel! It's obvious his spirit was there when you consider Alpine Valley is about 20 miles or so from the Summerfest stage where this took place, While We Cry....still.
i had my eyes shut and if that wasnt perfect then i dont know what could, kenny that was awsome my friend, it brought tears to my eyes.when you coming to northern cal? anytime soon.
You, never come closer, to SRV but you and only You Kenny . You can Be the Next., SRV . And whit his drummer ,backing him up, to the level. Some wil never, get so close as you, there hole lifetime .............You, Kenny is so absolute best , so you must be the top 5 guitarist in the World Amazing
Crisp, vibrant frontal notes of Yellow Ledbetter with a palatable, full body character of Lenny and hints of Only God Knows Why. Great vintage! Should mature on the rack for years to come.
OMG This... saw this boy live in a small club in Vancouver in the 90's. This song - for me - is just really good musical sex in 6:10 minutes. Foreplay to climax; By the end of this song - played at the rite volume - I am wrung out. This is Just Good Guitar. end of sentence
right on. close my eyes and think about the loved ones I've lost in the last three years. I can see them smiling and happy. but damn do I miss them. love ya mom, love ya Shaun boy!!!!
I absolutely love this song - when he starts by saying “nothing but the blues”, I start getting chills up my spine. I want this played at my funeral (should I have one!!!)
Wish he'd have sounded like this at the King Biscuit Festival last October. Totally different experience. Hope traveling with Samantha Fish for a while gets him back into his own groove. Playing like SRV is a great thing, but playing what's in your own head is even better.
Holy Toledo ! First time hearing this guitar maestro. He is a true craftsman of sublime melody, who never hits a showy or unnecessary note. I hear echoes of Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughn, and also Robben Ford. I would pay any gate fee to see Kenny Shepherd and Robben Ford play on stage together, just to witness two consummate guitar heroes on the same stage.
Man Kenny was playing a SRV Signature Strat , and he kept pouring his heart out every time he play this wonderful tune , this is a total homage to the Guitar Hero , love it so !
Luke Matheson Sounds like Stevie was passing the torch to Kenny Wayne , Stevie should have told the boy to keep his head down and take the color out of the Blues !
Yes, so some guy commented a while back, that Kenny Wayne Shepard was trying to play Steve Ray Vaughn songs. Or trying to be him. We'll Steve actually played some of Kenny's songs instead. Kenny is Kenny, and Stevie is Stevie. Thank you
Sorry, but Stevie never played KWS songs. KWS did meet SRV when he was 7, but that was before KWS became a prodigy. By the time KWS really started to become popular, SRV had already passed away. KWS does state that meeting SRV was his biggest influence. www.kennywayneshepherd.net/blog/17878953
I'm really starting to appreciate the talent of Kenny wayne Sheppard. I've always known he was good ever since my mom told me about him in the 80s when he was only about 17 or so. I'm so glad to see him doing well. I've been playing guitar since 83 and i am amazed at this dudes talent
This is the same guitar Stevie Ray Vaughan played on the Tonight Show before he passed. It was the first SRV signature prototype before the signature line of guitars actually came out. Jimmy Vaughan gifted this guitar to Kenny, and he has been playing it ever since.
ive followed this kid 25 yrs,kid has old blues man in his soul
Kenny, we're all standing on the shoulders of giants. You do justice to Stevie. Many complain about the similarities but as a fellow guitarist we all borrow strongly from our heroes. It takes a lot out of a man to play the blues with heart and soul. You've got it in spades. EXCELLENT job.
I saw Stevie Ray Vaughn up close n personal at Humboldt State University right before he left us wanting more. What an awesome awe I was in that night. If I close my eyes and listen to this Stevie is right there in front of me again. What a treat. Thank you Kenny.
That is by far the very best tribute to SRV and his style while kws still keeps his there too,,,,nice and heartfelt
And how bout chris Layton laying it down like old times....
This kids got it from an old time rock and roller/blues fan cheers from Canada
I'm 60 years old and have loved kenny Wayne half my life.LOVE you Kenny Wayne Sheppard. Thanks for all the awesome songs.
I never knew he could play like that. He's better than i ever thought.
Just had goosebumps for 9 minutes.
How could somebody not love this ???
It amazes me that he wrote this as a teenager. So incredible.
Brings tears to your eyes hearing that guitar crying like this... Oh so soulful!!
THAT is just a thing of beauty. Thank you Kenny.
Well, you have it or you don't... and Kenny Wayne Shepherd HAS it! I have been listening to this young man for 20+ yrs... I have yet to be dissatisfied.
#TrulyGifted
#NuthinButTheBlues
This is why the strat will never die!
Kenny is getting in to my top list bands
Repeat. 24/7. It'll never get old.
Thank you all for commenting on my video. At the time age 51, this was my first ever attempt at recording a live concert song from my phone and uploading it to youtube. The sound is pretty good for an iPhone 5SE. KWS has a ton of heart and soul (and Noah and the band is awesome), though this song resonates among all KWS to me. God Bless all of you, stay safe, live life
All i can say is. . .I HAVE BEEN SLAYED, and my heart and spirit moved. Thank you. You are liked and loved by me Kenny Wayne Shepherd. :)
only one word, fantastic
Sweet, sorrowful and melodic with phrasing reminiscent of Hendrix, SRV, Clapton and Richie Sambora. Nicely done!
Kenny wrote this and recorded it on his debut album in 94' He was 17 years old.. I remember hearing it when I picked up this album in 95 after it's release and was just blown away at the talent from this kid..
I've been enjoying it for a long time and it's getting better and better
Good O'le Blues.... How Blue can You get...
Feeling+talent= this guitar solo
Liked his style since Blue on Black. This is up a couple of levels though. Awesome.
this is the heart and soul; it just reaches in and touches that light inside turning up the flame....thank you Kenny my old soul shine that light
Saw him live many years ago supporting the Eagles in huddersfield in UK and this was the highlight of his set
Absolutely loved this! The kind of soulful music you can easily get lost in ...
Sunning myself drinking a goo glass of red 🍷 and listening to this! Grateful for the beautiful things you in life!
Awesome talent
grand song, played with helluva feeling... :-)
Holy Shit. This was just sitting here? I find it now? Ahhh, better late than never and I hear Jimi in there. Ahhh. Post Christmas gift💟
OMG .... Son your music can move a soul. Thank you...
Putting his heart into some beautiful guitar work.
Smoked a joint with this dude in 97? He was like I knew him my whole life. One of the coolest times. Before the internette hahahahaha
Love this. I've been listening to KWS since college when Ledbetter Heights came out - GREAT RECORD. He's grown so much over the years - VERY UNDERRATED and not discussed as much as many of his peers.
This is where I come when I need to shed some negativity.
KWSB is my remedy.
That was beautiful, he took a little time and built a solo, and it paid off!
Just goes to show that less really is more! Superb playing pure and heartfelt.
Beautiful...😎❤️✌️
Such an absolutely beautiful song. Can’t get enough of this guy.
Just saw Kenny Labor Day weekend at Peoria Blues Fest and he fuckin KILLED IT! Awesome guitar slinger!
YellowLedBetter on SRV feel is something that makes really cry.
Kenny, Pearl Jam, Stevie, blues feeling, all together is magic, indeed!
JoeMitraglia thank you for pointing this out lol 😂 I was like why isn’t anyone understanding this is yellow led better but instrumental
This is a Bad Little Dude..I like his style very much..
Another 'new to me' guitarist! Wow! Fabulous! Listened to this a couple times. Made my day.....thanks
I kissed my boyfriend (aka love of my life) when we was listening this song at a Kenny's concert in Brazil, thanks Kenny Wayne u r so important ❤️
Great performance and love the undeniable SRV feel! It's obvious his spirit was there when you consider Alpine Valley is about 20 miles or so from the Summerfest stage where this took place, While We Cry....still.
i had my eyes shut and if that wasnt perfect then i dont know what could, kenny that was awsome my friend, it brought tears to my eyes.when you coming to northern cal? anytime soon.
Love love love Kenny Wayne Shepherd!! Can’t wait for him to come to Texas!!!!!!♥️🔥
Beautiful...
What a great melody!
Love this song!
a lot of emotions in a pocket of notes playing so well with the heart
You, never come closer, to SRV but you and only You Kenny . You can Be the Next., SRV . And whit his drummer ,backing him up, to the level. Some wil never, get so close as you, there hole lifetime .............You, Kenny is so absolute best , so you must be the top 5 guitarist in the World Amazing
Crisp, vibrant frontal notes of Yellow Ledbetter with a palatable, full body character of Lenny and hints of Only God Knows Why. Great vintage! Should mature on the rack for years to come.
Something of “Lenny” in it! One of my favorite of him! Great playing and tone, beautiful feeling too 👍👍👍💙🎸💙
Love your tones Kenny master play.
BEEN AROUND SO LONG LOVE HIS SHOWS AND HE STILL IS A YOUNG MAN !
Extraordinary ! I love Kenny and this song is excellent !
Masterful performance.
Played on an srv signature strat with swapped out saddles and pick guard
Beautiful music!
A song to trip in your mind and relax.
absolutely beautiful!!
OMG This... saw this boy live in a small club in Vancouver in the 90's. This song - for me - is just really good musical sex in 6:10 minutes. Foreplay to climax; By the end of this song - played at the rite volume - I am wrung out. This is Just Good Guitar. end of sentence
right on. close my eyes and think about the loved ones I've lost in the last three years. I can see them smiling and happy. but damn do I miss them. love ya mom, love ya Shaun boy!!!!
Beautiful🎶
First saw Kenny in concert way back when he was about 19 or 20. Opening act for B.B. King. Great show.
So schön!
I absolutely love this song - when he starts by saying “nothing but the blues”, I start getting chills up my spine. I want this played at my funeral (should I have one!!!)
I feel exactly the same way
I pray they will not have to bury a heart like yours! Cold Chills...me too!
Might be sooner than we thought... I love this song as well, heavy SRV influenced.
sitting here first time hearing this song. missing my little bro. miss ya Shaun boy. miss ya man.
Wish he'd have sounded like this at the King Biscuit Festival last October. Totally different experience. Hope traveling with Samantha Fish for a while gets him back into his own groove. Playing like SRV is a great thing, but playing what's in your own head is even better.
Dedicated to my pal Lisa Farley and her mother and her very cool and humble benefactor...
Just can't seem to get enough of Kenny Waye Shephard SOUL
Holy Toledo ! First time hearing this guitar maestro. He is a true craftsman of sublime melody, who never hits a showy or unnecessary note. I hear echoes of Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughn, and also Robben Ford. I would pay any gate fee to see Kenny Shepherd and Robben Ford play on stage together, just to witness two consummate guitar heroes on the same stage.
Saw KWS at the Red Bute Gardens then saw Buddy Guy twice, Second time with Jimmie Vaughan !!!!!! Was Incredible.
Lucky Dude. 3 greats....
Probably one of the most underrated bands in North America.
Este guitarrista es el.mejor homenaje a Stevie Ray vaughan que pueda existir salud kenny Wayne!
While you cry I give you solutions and I live my life
Mi piace, è bravo chitarrista 💚
To me if there ever was a love song....this is it. No need for words just pure wonderful sound.
Man Kenny was playing a SRV Signature Strat , and he kept pouring his heart out every time he play this wonderful tune , this is a total homage to the Guitar Hero , love it so !
Kenny could be playing a $50 pawn shop Squire and he'd still sound just as good.
It's the Indian and not the arrow what does the killin.
Luke Matheson
Sounds like Stevie was passing the torch to Kenny Wayne , Stevie should have told the boy to keep his head down and take the color out of the Blues !
I saw KWS band for the first time last august on med cruise and was so blown away I have booked to go to Berlin Germany next July to see them again
You can bet SRV's spirit was in the room that night.
Damn right my hair standing up now...love my SRV, , kws too
piękne/beautiful
Coś wspaniałego!! :) przyjemność dla ucha
just beautiful
Don't compare this young man to Stevie Ray. I had the privilege of seeing SRV live 3 times. And KWS as well. Every great guitarist is unique.
Yes, so some guy commented a while back, that Kenny Wayne Shepard was trying to play Steve Ray Vaughn songs. Or trying to be him. We'll Steve actually played some of Kenny's songs instead. Kenny is Kenny, and Stevie is Stevie. Thank you
SRV died when kenny was 13
Sorry, but Stevie never played KWS songs. KWS did meet SRV when he was 7, but that was before KWS became a prodigy. By the time KWS really started to become popular, SRV had already passed away. KWS does state that meeting SRV was his biggest influence.
www.kennywayneshepherd.net/blog/17878953
No....u r way off ...big time
SUCH GREAT TONE AND FEEL WHEN HE PLAYS AND MY WIFE ALSO LOVES HIS HAIR !
SHIT Kenny Wayne Shepard played so good... I thought he was SRV's son!!!! PLAYIN THE SAME GUITAR SRV DID!!! WOW!!!!!
I am glad KWS has worked hard and is at the top of his game, also he has not caved in to popular stylings. Nice!
🤘 Dat some of da best "string bendin" dat I've seen this cat do yet !! 👍👍
I like to listen to this before I start a stressful day; new 'Tailwind' and Gravity are great too
I'm really starting to appreciate the talent of Kenny wayne Sheppard. I've always known he was good ever since my mom told me about him in the 80s when he was only about 17 or so. I'm so glad to see him doing well. I've been playing guitar since 83 and i am amazed at this dudes talent
He was 18 at his first release in 1995
I was there LOL
You mean 90s. I've been listening his music since 1997-ish when he got better known thanks to B.B. King my idol.
Love him ... saw him live in Lexington and what a concert
He was 12 in 1989
Does anyone know if this was written to honor Stevie Ray Vaughan? So much of it sounds like him.❤️
Stevie would be very proud of Kenny !
wow. just wow.
man!! play that guitar at every show
Great song