Jimmy Hendrix did the original. Thats the version you have more than likely heard. Jimmy invented it, SRV perfected it. You've know been exposed to THE GOAT!
SRV is THE GREATEST to EVER play. There have been so many arguments over the years about who was best... and I don't even hesitate. It WAS and IS Stevie Ray
Texas Flood live at El Macambo...MUST SEE!!! Welcome to the amazing...astonishing...thrilling world of SRV! The more you hear and learn about him the more you will appreciate the GOAT! SUB'D for more!
Besides "Texas Flood" at El Mocambo, anything from the SRV and Double Trouble concert at El Mocambo is fire! Always do SRV live. Other songs for reactions include "Love Struck Baby"/"Rude Mood" at Daytona Beach," "Leave My Girl Alone" at Austin, and "Tin Pan Alley" with Johnny Copeland. "Dirty Pool," "Couldn't Stand The Weather," "Testify," "Riviera Paradise," "Ain't Gone and Give Up On Love," "Pipeline" with his brother Jimmy Vaughan, the hilarious music videos of "Superstition" and "Cold Shot," "Mary Had A Little Lamb," "Lenny" which Stevie wrote for his wife Lenora, his acoustic performance on MTV Unplugged, "Look At Little Sister" with a string break and the smoothest guitar swap ever, "Life Without You" at the Capitol Theater where he delivers not only amazing guitar skills and emotional vocals, but a message we all need to heed. The list goes on and on. You can't go wrong with SRV.
Welcome to the family! Now that you have lost your Vaughanginity, next must be his version of Texas Flood live at El mocambo! You are not ready for this!!!!
I was fortunate enough to see them live 3 times and yes, he's absolutely the GOAT! Something I more recently learned is that while he grew up listening to the blues on the radio, he thought the rhythm and lead guitar parts were played by the same person so he taught himself both parts at the same time. Oh, and he never learned to read music and played strictly by ear! Yep, he's the GOAT!
SRV! THE GOAT, THE LEGEND. He is one of the top three guitarist of all time, its that simple. And he had a tragically short career due to a helicopter crash, and still attained legend status. Actually can't believe you never heard of him. There are plenty of live videos of him to react to thankfully. If his life had not been cut short I'm sure he would still be huge today.
Stevie ray Vaughn is the goat so many always watch him live try Texas flood live at the elmocombo and also life without you live at the Capitol theater 1985 it will not disappoint.
You've likely heard the famous introductory riff either in the video game "Guitar Hero", or at the start of a WWF wrestling match! By SRV himself. Stevie did this as a cover of the original version by Jimi Hendrix. Hendrix is widely considered the guitar GOAT for being so innovative and infusing psychedelic rock into funky blues...but others, myself included, believe SRV is every bit the Legend, and equally the GOAT for his incredible talent & ability to speak the language of Texas blues/rock directly to your soul! He was entirely self taught, revered by masters of the blues, and a quickly rising star with his band Double Trouble...until his sudden death by helicopter crash in 1990 at age 35. Check out Texas Flood live at El Mocambo.
SRV is head and shoulders the greatest guitar player of all time . His performance in capital theater NJ 1985 is my favorite of all time ,such a great guy with a great message . BB King said I play in sentences, SRV plays in paragraphs!
I always love your reactions my friend! My Absolute Favorite musician EVER ❤❤❤ R.I.P. Stevie❤ I second what the others are saying - Texas Flood Live at the El Mocambo. I also highly recommend SRV live with Johnny Copeland - Tin Pan Alley(masterclass in blues); SRV Life Without You live at the Capitol Theater - he speaks to the audience & it hits your heart, (SRV wrote it for his late friend Charlie Wirtz); Look At Little Sister, Live in Austin - smoothest guitar swap ever (after a string breaks). All will knock your socks off. ❤ Stevie Is Still the GOAT.
So much fun to watch you discover SRV! He was definitely the GOAT blues guitar player, imo. When he played the guitar it was an extension of his body and soul. This is a rabbit hole you will thoroughly enjoy going down! Thankfully there is so much of his live music recorded, because Stevie Ray live is the only way to go. Try Texas Flood live at el Mocambo next. Love watching your reactions to music! ✌❤
SRV is the GOAT of blues guitarists, up there and having played with the top of old time blues legends, like BB King and Albert King and also Eric Clapton and numerous others. Always loved for his humble heart and most certainly never forgotten. We love you SRV! ✌🏼❤️
I continue to be stunned by "guitar people" who never heard of Stevie Ray Vaughn...arguably the best guitar player of all time. In the day when SRV did this cover it was said that "SRV plays Hendrix better than Hendrix plays Hendrix. "
SRV is doing a cover of this song. It was originally by Jimi Hendrix. Cool fact: after Jimi passed away Stevie went to Jimi’s dad and asked permission to cover this song. RIP Jimi and RIP Stevie. We miss you😢
Must watch Stevie Ray Vaughan songs: "Texas Flood"-Live at El Mocambo; "Look at Little Sister "-Jeff Healey and Stevie Ray Vaughan. Stevie Ray is a demi god here in Texas. We actually have a statue of him in Austin. 🤠🥳💯💣💥👌
SRV ~ 🎸🐐 THE goat of all goats Do yourself a HUGE favor: **Texas Flood at El Macambo** **Life Without You at Capitol Theater ** **Tightrope at Austin City Limits 1989**
And I was one of those people I had the honour to witness him live three times, I am seventy-four years of age I grew up in the 60s and Jimi Hendrix was one of the best but my personal opinion Stevie Ray Vaughan took it to a whole new level, God bless him he is jamming out with Hendrix and all the rest of the Kings, he will always be in our hearts, so I am glad you and your generation are getting to experience a true legend, so God bless you God bless your family and God bless the United States of America and Texas where Stevie Rae was born,
Jimi was one of Stevie's biggest idols. The story I've heard is that he was originally hesitant to cover this song for fear he wouldn't do it justice. Finally he personally asked Jimi's family for permission to try it. Jimi's father gave him his blessing, as well as gifting him Jimi's own wah-wah pedals. (That's what he bent to adjust several times.) What a touching honour that was! And there was no one more deserving. It's been said that no one else has channelled Jimi like Stevie. You're right; this song alone should have sent him to the Hall of Fame. Eric Clapton, B.B. King, Buddy Guy, Johnny Copeland and many, many others have said he was the very best of all of them. Tragic that a helicopter crash took him in 1990, at the height of his career. R.I.P., Stevie! 😢 Please do more of him! As good as his studio recordings were, his live performances took everything to a whole new level. He never played any song the same way twice, so check out as many live performances as you can find and pick your favourites. There isn't s bad one among them! And let's not forget his amazing band Double Trouble! Keyboard, bass and drums are out of this world, and worked with him like a well-oiled machine. He was not nearly as famous in his lifetime as he deserved. Thanks so much for reviewing this and spreading the word to new generations! Keep up the great work!
Growing up in Austin, as an under-age teenager, we used to sneak into Antone's Blues Club to listen to this kid named Stevie. He would come down from Dallas and play. We had no idea we were looking at a legend in the making, we just knew that he had a God-given talent. RIP SRV
God bless SRV RIP✝! Others below have listed songs to react to PLEASE watch LIVE versions 🎸to watch his talent. Thank you for this reaction so I could enjoy his performance once again. 👏I will be watching for your next encounter with "THE GOAT".☮☯
That is so awesome! And yes, I agree. SRV is the GOAT on guitar not just because he is a blues legend but IMO because he played with all his humble heart and soul. ✌🏼❤️
@@cocobeachvillage4310 I remember as a teen loving SRV. Then my uncle told me about them in HS. My mom was older and this was early HS at Kimball. Both brothers were already playing. He was EXTREMELY gifted. He’s actually buried yards away from my uncles and my grandparents in Oak Cliff(that’s where they are from).
No clue how many times ive heard this! All you need to do is watch it to know why. GOAT! And he also plays behind his back! Wth? Must have been born with a guitar in his hands! Then he does-Texas flood also! Both amazing. Even B B KING said he was great! That s a big deal! Never get enuff srv! Dan-north florida usa-7/03/22! Ps-if this dont move you.. call. 911.
Texas Flood live at El Mocambo (maybe one of his best performances ever) Life Without You live at Capitol theater (my favorite. Insane technique, great message/speech in middle....and a LOT of special things you'll have to see to believe.) Anything else he ever did. He could make Happy Birthday sound amazing.
Thank you for your reaction! Of course, you may recall by now, Jimi Hendrix (the greatest guitar player) is the original genius behind that familiar song. There is no doubt Stevie Ray Vaughan is a guitar master himself-and even Jimi would have thought Vaughan’s cover of “Voodoo Child” worthy. I sometimes prefer the SRV’s more energetic and distinct version. SVR was primarily known for blues style guitar. A classic blues performance of “Texas Flood” is captured at the intimate venue of El Mocombo (Toronto, 1983). th-cam.com/video/KC5H9P4F5Uk/w-d-xo.html He also does a fine cover of another Hendrix tune (Little Wing) at this same show. For a nice rhythm-groove song with SVR’s band ‘Double Trouble’, consider “Mary Had A Little Lamb” performed at the same Austin 1989 show as your “Voodoo Child” reaction. th-cam.com/video/WWU6hpPJG_c/w-d-xo.html There are dozens of other worthwhile SRV songs to react to-just make sure you see the LIVE shows. The magic is SVR live
SRV=TTT->True Texas Treasure I am a HUGE SRV fan! You might lose your Texan card and rights to live here if not. 😂 I hope you do some more. Texas Flood will BLOW YOUR MIND! Pride and Joy is awesome too. But, there’s many, MANY more. It’s so sad he left us so young.
Absolutely the best guitar player of all time. He was taken entirely too soon. Couldn't read music, so he learned everything by ear. He used the heaviest guitar strings and still broke them. You'll never hear a better guitarist. Ever.
It still hurts every time I hear someone say they've never heard of Stevie Ray. But then I'm happy that they finally get there. If you want to hear Voodoo Chile a few more times, include several versions by Stevie. And of course, the original by it's composer, Jimi Hendrix, RIP. Each one will blow your mind I a different way. I never get tired of the astonished look in people's faces when Stevie strikes that first chord! Precious ! And loved your reaction to this, saying you're tired. It's exhausting listening to that. He does make it look so easy, like everyone should be able to do it. LoL. I know you're gonna keep reacting to lots of SRV. I'll be waiting. It's an addicting of the best kind. ☮️ To all
Jimmy didn't pick up a to guitar impress. He had music in his soul that needed to be expressed. And we were blown away. This was originally done by Jimi Hendrix. Only Stevie was able to give it life like Jimi....but in his own unique way. RIP Jimmie. Gone too soon.
We had the Jimi Hendrix version of this played at the end of my brother's funeral, a few years ago. It caused a lot of smiles, and a few frowns. He was brought into the crematorium to Hawkwind's 'Silver Machine'. They were his two favourites, so it was a natural choice :0)
This was a cover of Jimi Hendrix song. SRV idolized Jimi and it shows in this performance. SRV is the G.O.A.T. in my humble opinion. He and the guitar were one. He died in 1990 in a helicopter crash. RIP Stevie. Sir, you have a deep rabbit hole to dive into with SRV. Suggestions, "Life Without You" live at the Capital Theater, "Texas Flood" live at the El Mocambo for starters. You won't do yourself justice if you don't do the live versions of his music. He has so many unbelievable moments. You will be in awe. This is just the beginning of your jaw dropping moments. I am looking forward to more reactions to the greatest blues guitar player and his backup band, Double Trouble.
SRV just set the bar for you-from now on you will find yourself comparing lesser guitar players to his performances. He was and is the GOAT. Long live SRV I’m our hearts and memories!! RIP STEVIE RAY VAUGHAN! Check out Texas Flood Live at the Mocambo next-your mind will be fully blown!
I really appreciate the way you have the picture up there. It's really cool. Your reaction was perfect. Make sure you react to Stevie playing Texas Flood behind his back LOL. I'll be looking forward to it. Until next time stay well
I plays this same song at a Jerry's Kids telethon and played the guitar behind his back, and so cleanly! I know right? 🤯😶 Mind blown and I am still speechless!
"Stevie was an endless, open channel that music just poured out of. He made people who'd never touched a guitar in their life want to pick one up and start playing, and he made those of us who'd played live onstage with him before want to quit"...................Eric Clapton.
G.O.A.T. Change my mind. There are plenty of "Greatest" and Legends", but Stevie was the best of the best. In his short life, he played with a lot of the Legends and learned from them.
Thanks for a great reaction! Yes, as other commenters have stated this was one of Jimi Hendrix greatest and Stevie perfected it like no one else could have done.
SRV should always be reacted to live first, then the studio versions after you run through all the live performances. "Life Without You" live from the Capitol theatre, "Mary Had A Little Lamb" yeah the nursery rhyme live from Austin and "Willie the Wimp" Live At Midtfyns Festival 1988 are must sees.
My favorite to see is Look Little Sister, because of the guitar change. When SRV went to record this he went to Mr Hendrix and asked permission. He used Jimi's wawa pedal. SRV passed Aug 27 1990, in a helicopter crash after a show with Eric Clapton. He was 35.
If you like this you NEED to see his song TEXAS FLOOD LIVE AT ELMOCAMBO, you will be blown away by the most amazing blues guitar performance ever recorded. I was lucky enough to see him live twice before he was killed in a helicopter accident and it was something ill never forget.
I remember listening to my favorite radio station in San Antonio the night he died in that plane wreck, and feeling the loss. They announced it as soon as it was official and people across the state felt the loss.
These pheneoms pick a guitar up early in life, and it never leaves them. I mean everywhere they go. They are still developing into an adult, and the guitar becomes a part of that development. It really is a part of who they are.
I highly suggest Life Without You at the Capitol theatre in in Passaic NJ written for his friend Charley Wirz who was a mentor and helped Stevie in building guitars. It's his best vocal, great solo, and beautiful message. You won't be disappointed.
You lucked out here young man...this vid clip is from Austin city limits and is a legendary performance that shows Stevie in top form....I luv his live performances best because you get to see his incredible finger work as well as hear those spot on tones...Ty for this brother
You should check out: Dirty Pool Live at Montreaux 1982; Tin Pan Alley Live at Montreaux 1985 with Johnny Copeland; Riviera Paradise, Mary Had a Little Lamb, Tightrope, Crossfire, Look at Little Sister, Couldn't Stand the Weather all Live at Austin 1989; Love Struck Baby, Ain't Gonna Give Up On Love Live at Daytona Beach 1987; Life Without You Live at Nashville 1987 ( a lot of people recommend the Capitol Theater version of this song, but after getting clean and sober the message in Nashville is closer to his heart).
Steve Ray Vaughan Texas Flood Live at the El Mocambo....it has to be the El Mocambo version....guaranteed SRV will be the absolute GOAT after watching that...you'll thank me! :)
You've never heard of him because he died over 30 years ago. Stevie began playing guitar when he was 7, after his brother-Jimmie- started to learn at age 10 the year before. Stevie never learned to read music (not sure about Jimmie). What they did do was spend all of their allowance on records, mainly Blues. Stevie didn't know most bands had separate rhythm and lead guitarists, so he learned to play both at the same time. Both brothers began playing professionally early and both dropped out of school at 17 and moved to Austin, which has arguably the leading live music capitol of the US. Recommendations: anything from the show you watched (Austin City Limits 1989), Life Without You -Capitol Theater 1985, Pride & Joy in Montreux in 1982. Cold Shot (Official video)- hilarious...the guys really hammed it up and dialed the corniness factor to 11. Everyone had a blast filming this.
That performance was part of a PBS tv show called Austin City Limits. It's possible the crowd was asked beforehand not to scream and yell until the end of each song. I don't know that for sure, just a possibility. Also from that same show you should see Mary Had a Little Lamb, Riviera Paradise, Crossfire, and Look at Little Sister (for the smoothest mid-song guitar change you've ever seen).
This reaction is a year old now, so I'm very much hoping that you've since checked out other live performances by Stevie Ray. His best (although there are no sub-excellent ones) are Pride and Joy, Texas Flood, and Life Without You. I know I'm forgetting some, but you get the idea ... Enjoy!
This song was a Hendrix song . Thats probably where you know it from. I love Hendrix but the best guitar player that ever lived SRV all day every day.. Oh you think this is crazy good. Stevie Ray Vaughn Live at the Macombo Texas Flood. Prepare to have your mind blown.
Big fan ! GOAT! great human being! Got clean and killed at 35 in a helicopter crash! Jimi Hendrix Stevie made it is took it made it his own he took it to another level! He loved Jimi. He used Jimi’s Wawa pedal! Self taught! Need to go down SRV rabbit hole!
You can tell it's a Hendrix song by all the reverb, distortion and psychedelic influence. Please don't stop here, many will tell you Texas Flood, but my favorite is "Life Without You" and you're welcome my friend
R.I.P. Stevie Ray Vaughan Died August 27, 1990 helicopter crash leaving Alpine Valley in Wisconsin .. After a concert with His Brother Jimmie Lee Vaughan, Eric Clapton and others... Jimi Hendrix Original Voodoo Chile...... Investigate SRV's biography.... Learn More.. So Many Songs he does ALL Awesome Blessings Darrell Killingsworth
Some more SRV for you to check out - Texas Flood and Little Wing from the El Mocambo, Tin Pan Alley with Johnny Copeland, Look at Little Sister, where he breaks a string but you'd never know form the performance, and Mary Had A Little Lamb. The last two live from the same show as Voodoo Child in Austin, Texas. Also check out As The Years Go Passing By by Jeff Healey, a blind guitar player who will really blow your mind!!
Yo preparaba mi viaje a Argentina para ver su tour x allá con Eric Clapton,,,, era agosto del 90, yo trabajaba de cajero en un banco aquí en Perú,,,, mi trabajo era tan aburrido pero mis vacaciones coincidían con ese viaje, y tenía algo de dinero ahorrado,,,, la sola idea de verlo en vivo me hacía alucinar, su música sonaba en mi casa y en la radio todo el tiempo,,,, todo estaba listo!!!! Hasta que una horrible tarde del 27 de agosto de ese año escuché por la radio la trágica noticia de su muerte,,,, fue algo tan devastador,,,, me quedé congelado mientras la gente y los clientes me veían derramar lágrimas sin razón aparente,,,, nadie allí podía entender lo que pasaba por mi mente,,,,, pocas veces en mi vida sentí tanta tristeza y desolación,,,, para mi, la palabra frustración tiene como significado la tarde de ese horrible día..... Mañana es 3 de octubre del 2022, fecha de su nacimiento y en mi casa sonarà su música muy fuerte, como todos los días ! Cada día te extraño más Stevie ! Ya nos veremos algún día, y esta vez NADA podrá evitarlo.... 😪😥♥️
Jimi Hendrix did the original and performed it at Woodstock. Ste ie worshipped Hendrix. Used to carry a polaroid photo of Hendrix in his wallet. Stevie covered several of Hendrix' songs.
This is Stevie Rays most excellent cover and homage of JIMI HENDRIX' original song.from way back in the day - its also been ripped off by many others for commercial use, wrestling etc. but its JIM HENDRIX song - and nobody covers it with more skill and creativity than SRV.
Jimmy Hendrix did the original. Thats the version you have more than likely heard. Jimmy invented it, SRV perfected it. You've know been exposed to THE GOAT!
Not to nitpick, but it's Jimi Hendrix
@@acemodez3169 Yes it is. I stand corrected. Proof that one shouldn't type after sitting by the pool drinking Tequila. ;)
@@Gashouse69 lol
Jimi Hendrix did it left handed on a right handed guitar.
I'm with you 1000% Gashouse69, Hendrix wasn't in the same league as SRV, NOBODY WAS OR IS!
SRV is actually covering Jimi Hendrix. Stevie is a guitar legend. One of the all time bests. RIP SRV.
SRV is THE GREATEST to EVER play. There have been so many arguments over the years about who was best... and I don't even hesitate. It WAS and IS Stevie Ray
100%!!!!
Correct and correct
You speath the truth..
Texas Flood live at El Macambo...MUST SEE!!! Welcome to the amazing...astonishing...thrilling world of SRV! The more you hear and learn about him the more you will appreciate the GOAT! SUB'D for more!
I agree 100%. Texas Flood Live at the El Mocambo truly showcases his incredible talent.
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Agree, and subbed, waiting to hear Texas Flood live from the El Mocambo. Be sure you catch that version - live at the El Mocambo.
Yes Texas Flood Live at the El Mocambo is SRV’s performance of Texas Flood.
That should say best performance of Texas Flood.
SRV - Still blowing minds 32 years after fate snatched him away.
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Besides "Texas Flood" at El Mocambo, anything from the SRV and Double Trouble concert at El Mocambo is fire! Always do SRV live. Other songs for reactions include "Love Struck Baby"/"Rude Mood" at Daytona Beach," "Leave My Girl Alone" at Austin, and "Tin Pan Alley" with Johnny Copeland. "Dirty Pool," "Couldn't Stand The Weather," "Testify," "Riviera Paradise," "Ain't Gone and Give Up On Love," "Pipeline" with his brother Jimmy Vaughan, the hilarious music videos of "Superstition" and "Cold Shot," "Mary Had A Little Lamb," "Lenny" which Stevie wrote for his wife Lenora, his acoustic performance on MTV Unplugged, "Look At Little Sister" with a string break and the smoothest guitar swap ever, "Life Without You" at the Capitol Theater where he delivers not only amazing guitar skills and emotional vocals, but a message we all need to heed. The list goes on and on. You can't go wrong with SRV.
Great list of songs--most important to to see the LIVE performances, right?
He's one of those artists within a few seconds you know it's him.
He's one of the best guitar player of all time.
Welcome to the family!
Now that you have lost your Vaughanginity, next must be his version of Texas Flood live at El mocambo! You are not ready for this!!!!
I was fortunate enough to see them live 3 times and yes, he's absolutely the GOAT! Something I more recently learned is that while he grew up listening to the blues on the radio, he thought the rhythm and lead guitar parts were played by the same person so he taught himself both parts at the same time. Oh, and he never learned to read music and played strictly by ear! Yep, he's the GOAT!
You’ve just been SRV’d. Welcome to the rabbit hole. RIP, SRV. Thanks for the music. ✌🏻❤️ and Texas.
SRV! THE GOAT, THE LEGEND. He is one of the top three guitarist of all time, its that simple. And he had a tragically short career due to a helicopter crash, and still attained legend status. Actually can't believe you never heard of him. There are plenty of live videos of him to react to thankfully. If his life had not been cut short I'm sure he would still be huge today.
Stevie makes them guitar strings scream begging for mercy!!!! Lol So much fun to watch! He is a bad azz! Great reaction! Thanks 🎸🎸🎸🎸
Stevie ray Vaughn is the goat so many always watch him live try Texas flood live at the elmocombo and also life without you live at the Capitol theater 1985 it will not disappoint.
You've likely heard the famous introductory riff either in the video game "Guitar Hero", or at the start of a WWF wrestling match! By SRV himself. Stevie did this as a cover of the original version by Jimi Hendrix. Hendrix is widely considered the guitar GOAT for being so innovative and infusing psychedelic rock into funky blues...but others, myself included, believe SRV is every bit the Legend, and equally the GOAT for his incredible talent & ability to speak the language of Texas blues/rock directly to your soul! He was entirely self taught, revered by masters of the blues, and a quickly rising star with his band Double Trouble...until his sudden death by helicopter crash in 1990 at age 35. Check out Texas Flood live at El Mocambo.
SRV is head and shoulders the greatest guitar player of all time . His performance in capital theater NJ 1985 is my favorite of all time ,such a great guy with a great message . BB King said I play in sentences, SRV plays in paragraphs!
I always love your reactions my friend! My Absolute Favorite musician EVER ❤❤❤ R.I.P. Stevie❤
I second what the others are saying - Texas Flood Live at the El Mocambo. I also highly recommend SRV live with Johnny Copeland - Tin Pan Alley(masterclass in blues); SRV Life Without You live at the Capitol Theater - he speaks to the audience & it hits your heart, (SRV wrote it for his late friend Charlie Wirtz); Look At Little Sister, Live in Austin - smoothest guitar swap ever (after a string breaks). All will knock your socks off. ❤ Stevie Is Still the GOAT.
Yeah, SRV is one of the GOAT guitar gods!!
Great reaction!!!
So much fun to watch you discover SRV! He was definitely the GOAT blues guitar player, imo. When he played the guitar it was an extension of his body and soul. This is a rabbit hole you will thoroughly enjoy going down! Thankfully there is so much of his live music recorded, because Stevie Ray live is the only way to go. Try Texas Flood live at el Mocambo next. Love watching your reactions to music! ✌❤
SRV is the GOAT of blues guitarists, up there and having played with the top of old time blues legends, like BB King and Albert King and also Eric Clapton and numerous others. Always loved for his humble heart and most certainly never forgotten. We love you SRV!
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It was mind blowing watching him live... the energy was like high voltage
I continue to be stunned by "guitar people" who never heard of Stevie Ray Vaughn...arguably the best guitar player of all time. In the day when SRV did this cover it was said that "SRV plays Hendrix better than Hendrix plays Hendrix. "
SRV is doing a cover of this song. It was originally by Jimi Hendrix. Cool fact: after Jimi passed away Stevie went to Jimi’s dad and asked permission to cover this song. RIP Jimi and RIP Stevie. We miss you😢
Must watch Stevie Ray Vaughan songs: "Texas Flood"-Live at El Mocambo; "Look at Little Sister "-Jeff Healey and Stevie Ray Vaughan. Stevie Ray is a demi god here in Texas. We actually have a statue of him in Austin. 🤠🥳💯💣💥👌
Statue in Austin is on my bucket list.
SRV was the GOAT! He was so amazing. ❤️
SRV ~ 🎸🐐 THE goat of all goats
Do yourself a HUGE favor:
**Texas Flood at El Macambo**
**Life Without You at Capitol Theater **
**Tightrope at Austin City Limits 1989**
Also, Couldn’t Stand the Weather at Capitol Theater and Testify at El Macambo.
And I was one of those people I had the honour to witness him live three times, I am seventy-four years of age I grew up in the 60s and Jimi Hendrix was one of the best but my personal opinion Stevie Ray Vaughan took it to a whole new level, God bless him he is jamming out with Hendrix and all the rest of the Kings, he will always be in our hearts, so I am glad you and your generation are getting to experience a true legend, so God bless you God bless your family and God bless the United States of America and Texas where Stevie Rae was born,
Jimi was one of Stevie's biggest idols. The story I've heard is that he was originally hesitant to cover this song for fear he wouldn't do it justice. Finally he personally asked Jimi's family for permission to try it. Jimi's father gave him his blessing, as well as gifting him Jimi's own wah-wah pedals. (That's what he bent to adjust several times.) What a touching honour that was!
And there was no one more deserving. It's been said that no one else has channelled Jimi like Stevie. You're right; this song alone should have sent him to the Hall of Fame. Eric Clapton, B.B. King, Buddy Guy, Johnny Copeland and many, many others have said he was the very best of all of them. Tragic that a helicopter crash took him in 1990, at the height of his career. R.I.P., Stevie! 😢
Please do more of him! As good as his studio recordings were, his live performances took everything to a whole new level. He never played any song the same way twice, so check out as many live performances as you can find and pick your favourites. There isn't s bad one among them! And let's not forget his amazing band Double Trouble! Keyboard, bass and drums are out of this world, and worked with him like a well-oiled machine.
He was not nearly as famous in his lifetime as he deserved. Thanks so much for reviewing this and spreading the word to new generations! Keep up the great work!
Growing up in Austin, as an under-age teenager, we used to sneak into Antone's Blues Club to listen to this kid named Stevie. He would come down from Dallas and play. We had no idea we were looking at a legend in the making, we just knew that he had a God-given talent. RIP SRV
Jimi unlocked the doors and Stevie kicked them wide open.
Two Legends
God bless SRV RIP✝! Others below have listed songs to react to PLEASE watch LIVE versions 🎸to watch his talent. Thank you for this reaction so I could enjoy his performance once again. 👏I will be watching for your next encounter with "THE GOAT".☮☯
SRV is the GOAT. He actually went to high school with my mom and her brothers. My uncles knew him and Jimmy his brother. They were all young then.
That is so awesome! And yes, I agree. SRV is the GOAT on guitar not just because he is a blues legend but IMO because he played with all his humble heart and soul. ✌🏼❤️
@@cocobeachvillage4310 I remember as a teen loving SRV. Then my uncle told me about them in HS. My mom was older and this was early HS at Kimball. Both brothers were already playing. He was EXTREMELY gifted. He’s actually buried yards away from my uncles and my grandparents in Oak Cliff(that’s where they are from).
I couldn't click fast enough! So happy you covered this legend~❤️ RIP you have opened the floodgates of SRV fans. ... just watch the numbers ~
No clue how many times ive heard this! All you need to do is watch it to know why. GOAT! And he also plays behind his back! Wth? Must have been born with a guitar in his hands! Then he does-Texas flood also! Both amazing. Even B B KING said he was great! That s a big deal! Never get enuff srv! Dan-north florida usa-7/03/22! Ps-if this dont move you.. call. 911.
This song is featured in the film, Blackhawk Down.
Exceptional talent!
Texas Flood live at El Mocambo (maybe one of his best performances ever)
Life Without You live at Capitol theater (my favorite. Insane technique, great message/speech in middle....and a LOT of special things you'll have to see to believe.)
Anything else he ever did. He could make Happy Birthday sound amazing.
More Stevie Ray Vaughan please!!!!
Hey Taylor - this was Jimi Hendrix - SRV that you're seeing is the "cover" - but IMHO, Stevie kills it... hope you react to more of him... thanks!
Thank you for your reaction!
Of course, you may recall by now, Jimi Hendrix (the greatest guitar player) is the original genius behind that familiar song. There is no doubt Stevie Ray Vaughan is a guitar master himself-and even Jimi would have thought Vaughan’s cover of “Voodoo Child” worthy. I sometimes prefer the SRV’s more energetic and distinct version.
SVR was primarily known for blues style guitar. A classic blues performance of “Texas Flood” is captured at the intimate venue of El Mocombo (Toronto, 1983). th-cam.com/video/KC5H9P4F5Uk/w-d-xo.html
He also does a fine cover of another Hendrix tune (Little Wing) at this same show.
For a nice rhythm-groove song with SVR’s band ‘Double Trouble’, consider “Mary Had A Little Lamb” performed at the same Austin 1989 show as your “Voodoo Child” reaction.
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There are dozens of other worthwhile SRV songs to react to-just make sure you see the LIVE shows. The magic is SVR live
SRV=TTT->True Texas Treasure I am a HUGE SRV fan! You might lose your Texan card and rights to live here if not. 😂 I hope you do some more. Texas Flood will BLOW YOUR MIND! Pride and Joy is awesome too. But, there’s many, MANY more. It’s so sad he left us so young.
Absolutely the best guitar player of all time. He was taken entirely too soon. Couldn't read music, so he learned everything by ear. He used the heaviest guitar strings and still broke them. You'll never hear a better guitarist. Ever.
Texas Flood live at the El Mocambo. Your welcome
It still hurts every time I hear someone say they've never heard of Stevie Ray. But then I'm happy that they finally get there. If you want to hear Voodoo Chile a few more times, include several versions by Stevie. And of course, the original by it's composer, Jimi Hendrix, RIP. Each one will blow your mind I a different way. I never get tired of the astonished look in people's faces when Stevie strikes that first chord! Precious ! And loved your reaction to this, saying you're tired. It's exhausting listening to that. He does make it look so easy, like everyone should be able to do it. LoL. I know you're gonna keep reacting to lots of SRV. I'll be waiting. It's an addicting of the best kind. ☮️ To all
Jimmy didn't pick up a to guitar impress. He had music in his soul that needed to be expressed. And we were blown away.
This was originally done by Jimi Hendrix. Only Stevie was able to give it life like Jimi....but in his own unique way. RIP Jimmie. Gone too soon.
We had the Jimi Hendrix version of this played at the end of my brother's funeral, a few years ago. It caused a lot of smiles, and a few frowns. He was brought into the crematorium to Hawkwind's 'Silver Machine'. They were his two favourites, so it was a natural choice :0)
This was a cover of Jimi Hendrix song. SRV idolized Jimi and it shows in this performance. SRV is the G.O.A.T. in my humble opinion. He and the guitar were one. He died in 1990 in a helicopter crash. RIP Stevie. Sir, you have a deep rabbit hole to dive into with SRV. Suggestions, "Life Without You" live at the Capital Theater, "Texas Flood" live at the El Mocambo for starters. You won't do yourself justice if you don't do the live versions of his music. He has so many unbelievable moments. You will be in awe. This is just the beginning of your jaw dropping moments. I am looking forward to more reactions to the greatest blues guitar player and his backup band, Double Trouble.
SRV just set the bar for you-from now on you will find yourself comparing lesser guitar players to his performances. He was and is the GOAT. Long live SRV I’m our hearts and memories!! RIP STEVIE RAY VAUGHAN!
Check out Texas Flood Live at the Mocambo next-your mind will be fully blown!
The Pride of Texas…The Greatest Guitarist Ever. Miss him every day!
Must go down his rabbit hole BUT always watch Live!
I really appreciate the way you have the picture up there. It's really cool. Your reaction was perfect. Make sure you react to Stevie playing Texas Flood behind his back LOL. I'll be looking forward to it. Until next time stay well
Yeah, it's actually Jimi Hendrix' song, Stevie Ray was covering it.
I plays this same song at a Jerry's Kids telethon and played the guitar behind his back, and so cleanly! I know right? 🤯😶 Mind blown and I am still speechless!
"Stevie was an endless, open channel that music just poured out of. He made people who'd never touched a guitar in their life want to pick one up and start playing, and he made those of us who'd played live onstage with him before want to quit"...................Eric Clapton.
G.O.A.T.
Change my mind.
There are plenty of "Greatest" and Legends", but Stevie was the best of the best. In his short life, he played with a lot of the Legends and learned from them.
As always ...nicely played! Jimi Hendrix is what you heard, I would bet🤔 Spread it Brother😎🇺🇸
You have only scratched the surface of , in my opinion, the GOAT. Enjoy the journey. BTW, good reaction.
SRV is the best blues guitarist that’s ever been and nobody wore a hat better than him❤️
Yes, it is almost unbelievable what SRV could do to a guitar and what a great performer he was!
Stevie's version is the only one worth listening to, there will never be another like him. R.I.P
Texas flood by Stevie live at the El Macombo is even better.
Thanks for a great reaction! Yes, as other commenters have stated this was one of Jimi Hendrix greatest and Stevie perfected it like no one else could have done.
SRV should always be reacted to live first, then the studio versions after you run through all the live performances. "Life Without You" live from the Capitol theatre, "Mary Had A Little Lamb" yeah the nursery rhyme live from Austin and "Willie the Wimp" Live At Midtfyns Festival 1988 are must sees.
My favorite to see is Look Little Sister, because of the guitar change. When SRV went to record this he went to Mr Hendrix and asked permission. He used Jimi's wawa pedal. SRV passed Aug 27 1990, in a helicopter crash after a show with Eric Clapton. He was 35.
Texas Flood live at El Macambo...MUST SEE!!!
If you like this you NEED to see his song TEXAS FLOOD LIVE AT ELMOCAMBO, you will be blown away by the most amazing blues guitar performance ever recorded. I was lucky enough to see him live twice before he was killed in a helicopter accident and it was something ill never forget.
Great reaction... keep em up man
The guitarist who wrote this song is a dude named Jimi Hendrix. His version from the album Electric Ladyland is also mind blowin'...
I remember listening to my favorite radio station in
San Antonio the night he died in that plane wreck, and feeling the loss.
They announced it as soon as it was official and people across the state felt the loss.
These pheneoms pick a guitar up early in life, and it never leaves them. I mean everywhere they go. They are still developing into an adult, and the guitar becomes a part of that development. It really is a part of who they are.
I highly suggest Life Without You at the Capitol theatre in in Passaic NJ written for his friend Charley Wirz who was a mentor and helped Stevie in building guitars. It's his best vocal, great solo, and beautiful message. You won't be disappointed.
You lucked out here young man...this vid clip is from Austin city limits and is a legendary performance that shows Stevie in top form....I luv his live performances best because you get to see his incredible finger work as well as hear those spot on tones...Ty for this brother
I love the very end where he just peers out at the audience, as if to say..."Take that!"
He can play the guitar behind his back just as well as in the original position.
You should check out: Dirty Pool Live at Montreaux 1982; Tin Pan Alley Live at Montreaux 1985 with Johnny Copeland; Riviera Paradise, Mary Had a Little Lamb, Tightrope, Crossfire, Look at Little Sister, Couldn't Stand the Weather all Live at Austin 1989; Love Struck Baby, Ain't Gonna Give Up On Love Live at Daytona Beach 1987; Life Without You Live at Nashville 1987 ( a lot of people recommend the Capitol Theater version of this song, but after getting clean and sober the message in Nashville is closer to his heart).
Steve Ray Vaughan Texas Flood Live at the El Mocambo....it has to be the El Mocambo version....guaranteed SRV will be the absolute GOAT after watching that...you'll thank me! :)
The one thing you can be assured of if SRV is preforming it will be kick ass.
Welcome to the light. :)
You've never heard of him because he died over 30 years ago.
Stevie began playing guitar when he was 7, after his brother-Jimmie- started to learn at age 10 the year before. Stevie never learned to read music (not sure about Jimmie). What they did do was spend all of their allowance on records, mainly Blues. Stevie didn't know most bands had separate rhythm and lead guitarists, so he learned to play both at the same time.
Both brothers began playing professionally early and both dropped out of school at 17 and moved to Austin, which has arguably the leading live music capitol of the US.
Recommendations: anything from the show you watched (Austin City Limits 1989), Life Without You -Capitol Theater 1985, Pride & Joy in Montreux in 1982. Cold Shot (Official video)- hilarious...the guys really hammed it up and dialed the corniness factor to 11. Everyone had a blast filming this.
That performance was part of a PBS tv show called Austin City Limits. It's possible the crowd was asked beforehand not to scream and yell until the end of each song. I don't know that for sure, just a possibility. Also from that same show you should see Mary Had a Little Lamb, Riviera Paradise, Crossfire, and Look at Little Sister (for the smoothest mid-song guitar change you've ever seen).
On top of everything else, this is LIVE!
This reaction is a year old now, so I'm very much hoping that you've since checked out other live performances by Stevie Ray. His best (although there are no sub-excellent ones) are Pride and Joy, Texas Flood, and Life Without You. I know I'm forgetting some, but you get the idea ... Enjoy!
This song was a Hendrix song . Thats probably where you know it from. I love Hendrix but the best guitar player that ever lived SRV all day every day.. Oh you think this is crazy good. Stevie Ray Vaughn Live at the Macombo Texas Flood. Prepare to have your mind blown.
Big fan ! GOAT! great human being! Got clean and killed at 35 in a helicopter crash! Jimi Hendrix Stevie made it is took it made it his own he took it to another level! He loved Jimi. He used Jimi’s Wawa pedal! Self taught! Need to go down SRV rabbit hole!
You can tell it's a Hendrix song by all the reverb, distortion and psychedelic influence. Please don't stop here, many will tell you Texas Flood, but my favorite is "Life Without You" and you're welcome my friend
R.I.P. Stevie Ray Vaughan Died August 27, 1990 helicopter crash leaving Alpine Valley in Wisconsin ..
After a concert with His Brother Jimmie Lee Vaughan, Eric Clapton and others...
Jimi Hendrix Original Voodoo Chile......
Investigate SRV's biography....
Learn More.. So Many Songs he does ALL Awesome
Blessings
Darrell Killingsworth
SRV is amazing for sure, RIP Stevie, gone way too soon.
The GOAT !! Plain and Simple !
Listen to Texas Flood! Omg!!!😱😳
Some more SRV for you to check out - Texas Flood and Little Wing from the El Mocambo, Tin Pan Alley with Johnny Copeland, Look at Little Sister, where he breaks a string but you'd never know form the performance, and Mary Had A Little Lamb. The last two live from the same show as Voodoo Child in Austin, Texas. Also check out As The Years Go Passing By by Jeff Healey, a blind guitar player who will really blow your mind!!
STEVIE IS LIFE 🔥🎸😍🔥🎸😍🔥🎸😍🔥🎸😍🔥
Check out Stevie doing "Texas Flood" Live at the El Macambo. He is a freaking legend!!!
Yo preparaba mi viaje a Argentina para ver su tour x allá con Eric Clapton,,,, era agosto del 90, yo trabajaba de cajero en un banco aquí en Perú,,,, mi trabajo era tan aburrido pero mis vacaciones coincidían con ese viaje, y tenía algo de dinero ahorrado,,,, la sola idea de verlo en vivo me hacía alucinar, su música sonaba en mi casa y en la radio todo el tiempo,,,, todo estaba listo!!!!
Hasta que una horrible tarde del 27 de agosto de ese año escuché por la radio la trágica noticia de su muerte,,,, fue algo tan devastador,,,, me quedé congelado mientras la gente y los clientes me veían derramar lágrimas sin razón aparente,,,, nadie allí podía entender lo que pasaba por mi mente,,,,, pocas veces en mi vida sentí tanta tristeza y desolación,,,, para mi, la palabra frustración tiene como significado la tarde de ese horrible día..... Mañana es 3 de octubre del 2022, fecha de su nacimiento y en mi casa sonarà su música muy fuerte, como todos los días !
Cada día te extraño más Stevie !
Ya nos veremos algún día, y esta vez NADA podrá evitarlo....
😪😥♥️
Jimi Hendrix did the original and performed it at Woodstock. Ste ie worshipped Hendrix. Used to carry a polaroid photo of Hendrix in his wallet. Stevie covered several of Hendrix' songs.
The only person who could cover this song is SRV. Check out his interviews . Absolute freaking LEGEND. Sadly he was taken from us way too early.🖤
I bet you heard Jimmy Hendrix's version. Stevie Ray Vaughn is one of the smoothest playing guitarists and a Top 5 all time great.
The absolute best blues guitarist America had to offer, IMHO
Now that you know SRV you will never be the same again! I know that I am changed forever 🙏
This is Stevie Rays most excellent cover and homage of JIMI HENDRIX' original song.from way back in the day - its also been ripped off by many others for commercial use, wrestling etc. but its JIM HENDRIX song - and nobody covers it with more skill and creativity than SRV.
Welcome to the world of Stevie. 🙂
Chek out Stevie Ray Vaughan live at El Mocombo Texas Flood. IT WILL BLOW YOUR MIND!! ❤❤❤❤
It was a Jimmy Hendrix song MY STEVIE RAY is doin' a cover. ❤❤He was my brother. ❤❤